Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
Good morning, Lewiston.
🏘️ Community
The Idaho Animal Rescue Network received a $3,000 donation, significantly aiding in restocking their pet food pantries for low-income and unhoused pet owners across multiple counties and the Nez Perce Reservation.
Lewiston will offer a free Christmas Surf & Turf lunch for seniors at the Community Center, with a suggested donation of $4 for attendees over 60 and $5 for those younger.
The access gate on Stagecoach Rd. in Lewiston will be closed until February 28th due to construction for an Avista transmission line project.
🚧 Accidents
The Lewiston Fire Department combated a significant fire for six hours on 3rd Street, successfully rescuing a cat with no reported injuries, and the cause remains under investigation.
A 51-year-old Lewiston man, driving a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe, fell asleep and hit a utility pole on Thain Road, causing temporary power loss for 300 customers but no injuries.
🚨 Crime
Kevin Brotherton, 39, voluntarily turned himself in for the burglary of a home in Culdesac, ID, admitting to stealing a safe with $1,905 and personal items.
📰 Economy
Natural hazards cause an estimated $3.4 billion in annual agricultural losses in the U.S., with California farms suffering the most, particularly due to drought.
🌲 Environment
Idaho Fish and Game requests public assistance to identify a suspect in the illegal killing of a bull moose near Lewiston.
🏛️ Government
Idaho lawmakers are considering significant changes to Medicaid expansion in 2025 due to budget concerns, with proposals ranging from repeal to reform, amidst a backdrop of political changes and ongoing debates about the program's impact on state finances and public health.
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