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Local & Regional Urban Renewal Agency members discuss prospective projects (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT

Clear lines are drawn, as the fate of three project areas dominated the conversation at a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency.

Local & Regional Students’ makeover Ranger Shop at Beachview Park with mural (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM PDT

Local students will transform into artists, thanks to the Clarkston city council's approval of a community mural.

Local & Regional Idaho Christmas day murder trial under way

By Associated Press Published: Jun 12, 2013 at 8:01 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 8:01 AM PDT

Prosecutors charged St. Maries resident Joseph D. Herrera with 2nd degree murder after his girlfriend, 18-year-old Stefanie A. Comack, died of gunshot wounds on Dec. 25, 2011

Local & Regional Community Development Block grant discussed at meeting (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM PDT

The Lewiston City Council discussed how it could utilize a grant that's designed to help people struggling with poverty.

Local & Regional Boise man dies in mountain bike accident in British Columbia

By Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 11:21 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:17 PM PDT

He was unconscious when he was found by other bikers and died before he could be carried off the mountain.

Local & Regional Clarkston 12th Street receives funds for improvements (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM PDT

Reconstruction of Clarkston's 12th street has forward momentum after a construction contract was approved at the Clarkston City Council meeting Monday night.

Local & Regional It was a full calendar for activities in city of Lewiston (Video)

By Sophie Miraglio Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 1:04 PM PDT

This past weekend, people of all ages filled the streets of downtown Lewiston for the Library's grand opening and a series of events that followed.

Local & Regional Lawyers for alleged Boise terrorist want out of case, cite budget

By JOHN MILLER - Associated Press Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 10:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 3:51 PM PDT

Fazliddin Kurbanov of Boise has pleaded not guilty to charges that involve teaching people to build bombs to target public transportation.

Local & Regional Unused state funds will benefit Asotin county streets (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT

The Asotin County Commission approved a major construction project Monday that will bring local roadways and side-streets up to state standards.

Local & Regional Decrease in re-reimbursement programs causes St. Josephs layoffs (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:06 AM PDT

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center staff recently received the grim news that 47 positions are being eliminated from the next fiscal year budget.

Local & Regional Blue Mountain Fire Dist. requests state mobilization for wildfire (Video)

By Veronica Miracle Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM PDT

Wildfire season is upon us, as the first major fire was burning in our region.

Local & Regional Animal lovers raise money at Paw-louse 5-K Fun Run (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:32 AM PDT

Almost 150 animal lovers and their dogs woke up early Saturday morning for a run through the University of Idaho campus.

Local & Regional Second trial for Lazcano ends with hung jury (Video)

By Rachel Dubrovin Published: Jun 11, 2013 at 8:27 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2013 at 10:53 AM PDT

The re-trial of Daniel Lazcano ended Monday afternoon with another hung jury, and the defendant will be released from jail on his own recognizance.

Local & Regional Should Idaho raise its minimum wage? Group thinks it's overdue

By Associated Press Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 1:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 1:54 PM PDT

The group, led by Anne Nesse, contends that Idaho's meager compensation compared to other states is a moral issue that needs to be handled by voters rather than the Legislature

Local & Regional Farmers face uncertainty due to GMO wheat

By GEORGE PLAVEN, East Oregonian Published: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 10, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service launched an investigation after a farmer, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported finding wheat plants resistant to the herbicide glyphosate, marketed by Monsanto Co. under the brand name Roundup.