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Whether it’s in the hallways or on the field, our SRO's are there to support our students. Last week, Deputy Paradis len...
08/31/2026

Whether it’s in the hallways or on the field, our SRO's are there to support our students. Last week, Deputy Paradis lent a hand with traffic control at the Troy Cross Country meet, cheering on athletes from Troy, Deary, and Potlatch. We’re proud of the relationships our SROs build and look forward to more opportunities to support our schools this year.

We had a great time at the 10th annual Police vs. Fire softball game this weekend! We played alongside City of Moscow Po...
08/30/2026

We had a great time at the 10th annual Police vs. Fire softball game this weekend! We played alongside City of Moscow Police Department against the Moscow Volunteer Fire & Ambulance. A big congrats to Moscow Volunteer Fire & Ambulance for the win this year!

We can't wait for a rematch next year 💪

08/26/2026

The stop arm was out, the lights were flashing - and this driver kept going.
While this video is from last year, with kids back in school, bus safety matters more than ever.
Flashing red lights + extended stop arm = STOP, no matter which direction you're driving.
Drivers caught doing this will be cited. Slow down. Stop. Watch for kids.

08/19/2026

LATAH COUNTY PARKS FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT

Due to extreme fire danger, the following are now PROHIBITED at Robinson Park, Robert Edwin Lloyd Park, Phillips Farm Park, and Bateson-Hylton Park:

🚫🔥 Campfires & stove fires (Liquid Petroleum/Liquid Propane Gas stoves OK, in a cleared area only)
🚫🚬 Smoking outside vehicles or a cleared 3-ft area
🚫⚙️ Combustion engines & spark-generating equipment, 1PM–1AM

08/14/2026

A Message from The Horse and Halo:

14 DAYS.

We have until August 28th to rescue as many of the 65 horses recently seized and forfeited to the Latah County Sheriff’s Office as possible.

We are partnering with LCSO to find immediate, safe placement for these horses so their futures are no longer uncertain. We are incredibly grateful to the Sheriff’s Office for giving us the opportunity to do everything we can for this herd.
The horses are believed to be primarily Morgans. We spent time with them yesterday, and they are inquisitive, curious, and have wonderful dispositions. Since coming into care, they have gained weight and shown substantial improvement. We are also working to get preventative veterinary care on board as quickly as possible.

The herd currently includes approximately:
• 10 stallions
• 1 gelding
• 24 mares
• 23 foals

Exact ages and additional information are still being determined.
If you previously applied for a horse from the Westwinds Morgan case, we strongly encourage you to apply for one of these horses as well.

WE NEED HELP.

If you are an established rescue that can take horses, or if you have acreage or facilities we may be able to use temporarily, please contact us immediately:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Fourteen days isn’t much time for 65 horses. But we have an opportunity to change what happens next for them, and we’re going to do everything we can with the time we’ve been given.
Please share. Especially with experienced horse homes, equine rescues, Morgan enthusiasts, and anyone with safe acreage who may be able to help.

UPDATE: August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PMThe gas leak has been capped by Avista and there is no longer any danger from the leak...
08/11/2026

UPDATE: August 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The gas leak has been capped by Avista and there is no longer any danger from the leak.

Please avoid the area of S Garfield and W Grant St in Genesee. There is an active gas leak. Genesee Fire Department is actively evacuating residences and Avista Utilities is enroute. We will put out more updates in appropriate.

⚠️ROAD CLOSURE ALERT⚠️🚨US 95 near Trestle Road, Viola 🚨US 95 is currently closed for an ongoing collision investigation....
08/08/2026

⚠️ROAD CLOSURE ALERT⚠️
🚨US 95 near Trestle Road, Viola 🚨

US 95 is currently closed for an ongoing collision investigation. Please use alternate routes of travel through this area.

Statement from the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office:We are saddened by the recent news that the admitted murderer of Mad...
07/27/2026

Statement from the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office:

We are saddened by the recent news that the admitted murderer of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin and X**a Kernodle continues his efforts to victimize their families and friends. Our office is prepared to defend the well-deserved convictions and sentences and ensure justice prevails.

No further statements will be made at this time.

Conditions this week: hot, windy, extremely flammable. Recommended activities: literally anything that doesn’t involve f...
07/22/2026

Conditions this week: hot, windy, extremely flammable. Recommended activities: literally anything that doesn’t involve fire.

In the evening hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026, Latah County Sheriff’s Office Deputies successfully apprehended a felony ...
07/13/2026

In the evening hours of Sunday, July 12, 2026, Latah County Sheriff’s Office Deputies successfully apprehended a felony suspect after a high-speed chase.

At about 5:45pm in the evening of July 12, 2026, Latah County Sheriff’s Office was provided information by Benewah County Sheriff’s Office, indicating they had been in pursuit of a vehicle where the driver, identified as Francisco Johnson had allegedly been attempting to cut off his ankle monitor and committed felony battery on an officer.

When Johnson’s vehicle was located by Latah County Deputies it was traveling at nearly 30 mph over the post speed. Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Johnson, however, he chose not to comply and a pursuit began.

Johnson attempted to conduct a U Turn on Us 95 near Potter Road, but his vehicle was pinned in place by a Latah County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Johnson then proceeded to flee on foot, a Taser was deployed and Johnson was taken into custody. Johnson received medical treatment and was transported to the Nez Perce County Adult Detention Center where he was booked for felony eluding and resist/obstruct. Charges out of Benewah County are pending.

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