UPDATE: Deputies identify passengers after train hits car in Koo – Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com
Update: Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has identified the believed driver of the car hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Rathdrum as 18-year-old Austin Wiseman. He is believed to be in critical condition at this time.
The other person in the car is a 15-year-old damsel who deputies believe is from Coeur d’Alene.
Deputies are still investigating at this time.
Previous Coverage: A train hit a car at the Huetter Road railroad crossing Thursday afternoon.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office says there were two people in the car that was hit and emergency crews had to extract them. They have not been identified, but the Sheriff’s Office says one person is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. Both have been taken to the hospital.
Deputies are asking that you avoid the area of N. Huetter Road and Lancaster Avenue at the crossing as they investigate.
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Where is the smoke coming from? Map shows 74+ wildfires searing in western states
Where is the smoke coming from? Map shows 74+ wildfires searing in western states
KHQ.COM – If you’re wondering where all of the smoke in the air is coming from. the reaction is most likely not one specific fire. Presently there are more than seventy four major wildfires searing in eight western states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Dozens of those fires are searing in our instantaneous region.
KHQ.COM – If you’re wondering where all of the smoke in the air is coming from. the response is most likely not one specific fire. Presently there are more than seventy four major wildfires searing in eight western states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Dozens of those fires are searing in our instantaneous region.
FIRE MODE: Total list of fires searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana
FIRE MODE: Total list of fires searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana
WILD KHQ.COM – Wondering where all the wildfires are searing in our region and how big they are? This is a accomplish list of all the fires presently searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will attempt to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inwards the story to see exactly where fires are searing relative to your location.
WILD KHQ.COM – Wondering where all the wildfires are searing in our region and how big they are? This is a finish list of all the fires presently searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will attempt to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inwards the story to see exactly where fires are searing relative to your location.
DUI crash injures five on Highway three hundred ninety five near Deer Park Monday night
DUI crash injures five on Highway three hundred ninety five near Deer Park Monday night
DEER PARK, Wash. – Five people were injured, including three children, in a DUI crash near Deer Park Monday night. The Washington State Patrol says 23-year-old Kelly Walsh of Spokane was heading south on Highway three hundred ninety five when he attempted to turn onto Crawford Road and pulled out in front an SUV heading north on 395, hitting it head-on. WSP says at least one person had to be extricated from the wreckage.
DEER PARK, Wash. – Five people were injured, including three children, in a DUI crash near Deer Park Monday night. The Washington State Patrol says 23-year-old Kelly Walsh of Spokane was heading south on Highway three hundred ninety five when he attempted to turn onto Crawford Road and pulled out in front an SUV heading north on 395, hitting it head-on. WSP says at least one person had to be extricated from the wreckage.
Hurricane Irma strengthens to a Category five storm
Hurricane Irma strengthens to a Category five storm
MIAMI – American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category five storm. The flights were added in St. Maarten and St. Kitts and Nevis. Those are in addition to regularly scheduled flights Tuesday and Wednesday to Miami.
MIAMI – American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category five storm. The flights were added in St. Maarten and St. Kitts and Nevis. Those are in addition to regularly scheduled flights Tuesday and Wednesday to Miami.
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McMorris-Rodgers releases statement on DACA
McMorris-Rodgers releases statement on DACA
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthful immigrants from deportation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday called the program known as DACA as an “unconstitutional exercise of authority by the executive branch.” He says the Trump administration is urging Congress to find an alternate way to protect youthfull immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthfull immigrants from deportation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday called the program known as DACA as an “unconstitutional exercise of authority by the executive branch.” He says the Trump administration is urging Congress to find an alternate way to protect youthfull immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.
US to phase out youthfull immigrants program
US to phase out youthfull immigrants program
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthfull immigrants from deportation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday called the program known as DACA as an “unconstitutional exercise of authority by the executive branch.” He says the Trump administration is urging Congress to find an alternate way to protect youthfull immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that it will wind down a program protecting youthfull immigrants from deportation. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday called the program known as DACA as an “unconstitutional exercise of authority by the executive branch.” He says the Trump administration is urging Congress to find an alternate way to protect youthful immigrants brought into the country illegally as children.
How you can help with fire ease efforts in Montana
How you can help with fire ease efforts in Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. – There are several organizations in the Treasure State extending a helping arm. If you’re not near the fires but want to help, these organizations make it effortless to donate online. The four hundred six Family Aid Foundation is a foundation which aims to help those in need in western Montana. A link on their website permits you to donate and all donations go directly those evacuated due to the Lolo Peak Fire.
MISSOULA, Mont. – There are several organizations in the Treasure State extending a helping palm. If you’re not near the fires but want to help, these organizations make it effortless to donate online. The four hundred six Family Aid Foundation is a foundation which aims to help those in need in western Montana. A link on their website permits you to donate and all donations go directly those evacuated due to the Lolo Peak Fire.
Hurricane Irma strengthens to a Category five storm
Hurricane Irma strengthens to a Category five storm
MIAMI – American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category five storm. The flights were added in St. Maarten and St. Kitts and Nevis. Those are in addition to regularly scheduled flights Tuesday and Wednesday to Miami.
MIAMI – American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category five storm. The flights were added in St. Maarten and St. Kitts and Nevis. Those are in addition to regularly scheduled flights Tuesday and Wednesday to Miami.
DUI crash injures five on Highway three hundred ninety five near Deer Park Monday night
DUI crash injures five on Highway three hundred ninety five near Deer Park Monday night
DEER PARK, Wash. – Five people were injured, including three children, in a DUI crash near Deer Park Monday night. The Washington State Patrol says 23-year-old Kelly Walsh of Spokane was heading south on Highway three hundred ninety five when he attempted to turn onto Crawford Road and pulled out in front an SUV heading north on 395, hitting it head-on. WSP says at least one person had to be extricated from the wreckage.
DEER PARK, Wash. – Five people were injured, including three children, in a DUI crash near Deer Park Monday night. The Washington State Patrol says 23-year-old Kelly Walsh of Spokane was heading south on Highway three hundred ninety five when he attempted to turn onto Crawford Road and pulled out in front an SUV heading north on 395, hitting it head-on. WSP says at least one person had to be extricated from the wreckage.
Mad Minute stories from Monday, September 4th
Mad Minute stories from Monday, September 4th
Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News eleven at eleven Mad Minute stories from Monday, September 4th.
Here are the extended versions of the KHQ Local News eleven at eleven Mad Minute stories from Monday, September 4th.
FIRE MODE: Total list of fires searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana
FIRE MODE: Utter list of fires searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana
WILD KHQ.COM – Wondering where all the wildfires are searing in our region and how big they are? This is a finish list of all the fires presently searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will attempt to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inwards the story to see exactly where fires are searing relative to your location.
WILD KHQ.COM – Wondering where all the wildfires are searing in our region and how big they are? This is a accomplish list of all the fires presently searing in Washington, Idaho and Montana. We will attempt to keep the list as updated as possible. You can also use the interactive map inwards the story to see exactly where fires are searing relative to your location.
Where is the smoke coming from? Map shows 74+ wildfires searing in western states
Where is the smoke coming from? Map shows 74+ wildfires searing in western states
KHQ.COM – If you’re wondering where all of the smoke in the air is coming from. the response is very likely not one specific fire. Presently there are more than seventy four major wildfires searing in eight western states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Dozens of those fires are searing in our instant region.
KHQ.COM – If you’re wondering where all of the smoke in the air is coming from. the response is very likely not one specific fire. Presently there are more than seventy four major wildfires searing in eight western states including Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and California. Dozens of those fires are searing in our instantaneous region.
South Korea conducts live-fire naval drills
South Korea conducts live-fire naval drills
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s navy has conducted a live-fire exercise in waters off the country’s eastern coast as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following North Korea’s latest nuclear test. Seoul’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that warships including a Two,500-ton frigate, a 1000-ton patrol ship and 400-ton guided-missile vessels participated in drills aimed at retaliating against potential North Korean provocations.
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s navy has conducted a live-fire exercise in waters off the country’s eastern coast as Seoul continued its displays of military capability following North Korea’s latest nuclear test. Seoul’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that warships including a Two,500-ton frigate, a 1000-ton patrol ship and 400-ton guided-missile vessels participated in drills aimed at retaliating against potential North Korean provocations.
Boating citations up in two thousand seventeen in Kootenai County
Boating citations up in two thousand seventeen in Kootenai County
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – A deadly boat crash took the lives of three people on Lake Coeur d’Alene on July 30, 2016. Since then boating citations on Kootenai County waters haven`t just enhanced, they`ve skyrocketed. «We`ve just stepped up safety instruction stops, traffic stops, and I think the public is taking notice of that,» said Deputy Sheriff with the KCSO Marine Division, Tanner Cox.
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – A deadly boat crash took the lives of three people on Lake Coeur d’Alene on July 30, 2016. Since then boating citations on Kootenai County waters haven`t just enhanced, they`ve skyrocketed. «We`ve just stepped up safety instruction stops, traffic stops, and I think the public is taking notice of that,» said Deputy Sheriff with the KCSO Marine Division, Tanner Cox.