Good morning, Moscow.

The Lewis-Clark Animal Shelter has launched its PAWSITIVE START Community Training Program, a four-week $100 course teaching commands like Sit and Down — local trainer V.

Blair Voltz earned CPDT-KA certification in March and course funds will support the shelter’s behavior training program. The program offers additional private lessons based on availability.

After a gag order was lifted hours ago, Moscow police shared limited details about the University of Idaho murder case on November 13 that left four students fatally stabbed and said more information will be released before Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing on July 23—sealed documents will remain in effect.

Firefighters made progress on the Cherry Fire near Deary by reaching 10% containment on the 113-acre blaze burning in heavy logging slash within a state endowment timber sale and part of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests — crews removed hazard trees, maintained road closures on Brush Creek Road, and enforced a two-mile temporary flight restriction under a Red Flag Warning as 191 personnel worked the incident. The fire’s cause remains under investigation.

Avista will upgrade gas lines near UI campus, and two intersections will be closed next week; the Perimeter Drive and West 6th Street intersection will be closed from July 21-25 and the Rayburn and West 6th Street intersection from July 24-August 1 while traffic control measures guide drivers and no power outages are expected.

Four attorneys (Sunil Ramalingam, Sandra Lockett, Kelley Porter, and Erin Tomlin) are finalists for the Latah County Magistrate Judge appointment following a vacancy in the seat.

They will be interviewed Monday morning at 9:30 at the Latah County Courthouse, with eight applicants in total (all vying for the role).

The Idaho Transportation Department warns that many Idahoans are receiving scam text messages claiming unpaid traffic tickets—these messages include bad links and false threats.

Residents should not click on any unfamiliar links and must report such messages immediately.

The Range Benders Pubbin' on the Patio

5-7 p.m. — Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute — Family friendly — Enjoy a delightful evening of food, drink, music, and summer fun with friends on the patio.