Good morning, Lewiston.

The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter has launched PAWSITIVE START, a new dog training program led by certified trainer V.

Blair Voltz to teach basic commands and build stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. The four-week course costs $100—funds from which will support the shelter's growing behavior and training programs.

AAA warns that during the first half of summer, 49 traffic fatalities occurred compared to 40 last year, and urges drivers to reduce speed and avoid distractions—so everyone can stay safe—during the 100 Deadliest Days.

The Cherry Fire northeast of Deary grew to 113 acres with zero percent containment as of Thursday morning, as an infrared flight revealed heated pockets in unburned vegetation, according to the Idaho Department of Lands.

Crews suppressed wind-driven spot fires in heavy logging slash within an active timber sale area — no structures were threatened.

The City of Lewiston announced that Bryden Canyon Road will be closed nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from July 13 through July 25 to let crews maintain the stormwater system along the road from 4th Street to Snake River Avenue — residents should take alternate routes during closure hours.

The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office will start targeted aggressive driving enforcement patrols on Sunday, July 20 to reduce dangerous driving and prevent crashes—officials said patrols will focus on high-traffic areas.

Idaho's new law took effect on July 1st and exempts small sellers with gross sales under $5,000 from needing a seller’s permit or collecting sales tax—however, this exemption does not apply to vehicles, lodging, alcohol, or admissions.

Eligible sellers must still pay tax on purchases, track sales over $3,000, and register for tax collection if their sales increase above these limits.

Idaho senators Jim Risch, Mike Crapo, and Missouri senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Graham Hoffman Act to increase penalties for assaults on first responders after a deadly attack on North Idaho firefighters on June 29 that killed two fire chiefs.

The bill would impose up to 10 years in prison—longer if an attack causes death or kidnapping.

Lewis-Clark State College Women’s Golf earned the third highest team GPA in NAIA on Wednesday with a 3.820 average, and four players recorded a 4.0 in the spring—making them the only Cascade Conference program in the WGCA top 10.