Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
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🚧 Accidents
A man from Montana died in a four-car crash in Post Falls on I-90 when his Prius left the shoulder after failing to negotiate a curve and struck a semi from Spokane — the incident blocked westbound lanes for about three and a half hours with two other vehicles involved.
A multi-vehicle collision on I-90 near the state line occurred Monday evening when a gray 2013 Toyota Prius lost control on a curve and struck a 2024 Volvo semi-truck—causing one death—as other vehicles sustained minor damage, authorities said.
💼 Business
Raising Cane's opens this morning in Post Falls and begins serving customers its signature chicken meals.
Avista customers may soon see changes to their monthly bills if Washington regulators approve the company’s proposed rate adjustments.
The plan would lower natural gas costs by nearly $10 while raising electricity bills by about $3 to fund a low-income rate assistance program—further increases are set for early next year.
🚨 Crime
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador warned Idaho families on Tuesday about a rise in cryptocurrency ATM scams targeting seniors — scammers pose as officials to trick victims into sending cash and advise reporting any incidents immediately.
The Rathdrum Police Department is asking for help finding Abigail Steiner, 28, who was last seen on September 5 at 3:45 p.m. after taking an Uber from her Rathdrum home to Super 1 in Hayden and may be with Christopher Moore in a blue 2010 Ford Explorer—she has mental health and medication needs and did not bring her cell phone.
🌲 Environment
Cooler temperatures and increased humidity helped firefighters gain ground on several North Idaho wildfires—including the Sage Brush Fire near Athol, now 30% contained—while evacuation advisories eased; crews continued efforts on the Ulm Creek, Green Rattle Complex and Lightning Creek fires as forecasted thunderstorms may push fire activity higher in the coming days.
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