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Lewiston
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Clarkston man, 61-year-old Scott L. Snodderly, was arrested in Lewiston when police stopped his silver Toyota 4Runner near the Stinker Station at 2:05 a.m. on Wednesday — he admitted he did not have a driver’s license or registration and his vehicle had been reported stolen on August 24, so he now faces felony charges for grand theft and driving without privileges. Dailyfly
- ➤ A couple from Post Falls said contractor Dale Groth took $285,000 to build a shop on their family property but stopped working soon after, and an investigator from Idaho’s Department of Professional and Occupational Licensing is reviewing the case—serving as a warning to others hiring local contractors. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Idaho educator Jemila Chellappa has developed an online tool that uses temperature data to predict crop growth and insect pest stages — helping farmers know when to apply pesticides, irrigate, or fertilize. The Growing Degree Day Calculator uses data from AgriMet weather stations — and will be expanded to track Idaho’s major crops as Chellappa seeks funding and partners. KHQ
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Education released the 2025 ISAT scores today—showing steady proficiency rates in math, English Language Arts and science while noting small gains among some grade levels and student groups. The State Board of Education is reviewing potential changes to the tests to better support future learning. Big Country News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State University researchers using a convolutional neural network project that by mid-century (2031 to 2060) parts of the Northwest — including areas near Lewiston—will see up to 12 more days with lightning and a heightened wildfire risk, affecting nearly 98% of fire-prone lands. This study emphasizes the need to better manage forests and prepare communities for increased lightning-caused fires. Dailyfly
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