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December 18, 2020 Health officials in north central Idaho and southeastern Washington reported a combined 116 new coronavirus cases Thursday in the 8 county area. Nez Perce County had the highest number of new infections with 40; Latah County added 9; Idaho County saw its numbers climb by 10; Clearwater County had 7 new cases; and Lewis County reported 4 new COVID-19 infections. In southeastern Washington, Whitman County reported 23 new cases; Asotin County’s numbers rose by 19; and Garfield County reported 4 new virus infections on Thursday. For the second straight day, there were no r...

LEWISTON, ID - A deputy from Nez Perce County attempted to stop a blue Dodge pickup for a traffic violation in the 800 Block of 21st Street, at about 8:30 p.m. Sunday. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, the driver exhibited signs of impairment and failed to pull over when the deputy attempted to make the initial stop. The driver continued at or near the speed limit, heading south on 21st Street, and continued onto Thain Road. From Thain, the driver turned onto 10th Street, and then west on Bryden Ave. Another deputy was able to successfully deploy spike strips near the bottom...