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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Moscow. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 2:30 a.m. on August 24, Moscow Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 1700 block of Appaloosa Road that caused total loss of the residence, damaged a nearby home, and led to the safe evacuation of all occupants. Big Country News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory today — warning that local conditions may impact residents’ health and advising them to stay informed as monitoring continues. Big Country News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Health and Welfare Director Alex Adams announced a policy that will change how foster youth survivor’s benefits are used by July 1, 2026 — the funds will be applied only for unmet needs and the remainder saved for future use. Between July 2021 and May 2025, 326 foster children lost their intended Social Security benefits when nearly $2.3 million was used to offset care costs — under the new rule, the money will return to the children once they leave custody. Big Country News
- ➤ Attorney General Raúl Labrador said Idaho defeated a legal move to block House Bill 264, the university restroom privacy law, which stays in effect as the case continues. U.S. District Judge David Nye denied the preliminary injunction motion—ensuring the law protects student privacy for now. Big Country News
- ➤ Motorists traveling on U.S. Highway 95 between Lewiston and Moscow will face up to 20 minutes of delays this week as the Idaho Transportation Department sets a 5 mph speed limit on the Thorn Creek Bridge for concrete work beginning Wednesday with curing through Friday—drivers should consider alternate routes like State Highway 8 to avoid heavy backups during peak hours. Dailyfly
- ➤ State officials said Monday that Idaho is projected to have an $80 million deficit that does not include extra costs from federal tax changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — an outside estimate puts those tax changes at an added cost of $167 million. Gov. Brad Little already ordered state agencies to cut spending by 3% and lawmakers will decide on further actions in January to keep the state budget balanced. Big Country News
WELLNESS NEWS
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Comin' Home to Hunga Dunga Brewing Company
7 PM – 1 AM — Hunga Dunga Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music as local artists share their life stories through song.
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Craft Lounge at the Moscow Public Library
5:30-7 p.m. — Moscow Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity and enjoy crafting with fellow adults in a relaxed setting.
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Colby Acuff Live Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — John's Alley Tavern — $17.39 — Enjoy strong drinks and live music at Moscow's unique venue featuring Colby Acuff.
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Palouse Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon
7 a.m.-12 p.m. — Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center — Registration required — Enjoy a refreshing sprint triathlon or duathlon in the beautiful fall setting of Moscow, Idaho.
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