Asotin News

CLARKSTON a ' Asotin County Sheriff Ken Bancroft has confirmed that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has been diagnosed some inmates who have been booked into the Asotin County Jail.

Discussions continued about the new Storm water ordinance at Monday night's public hearing held by the Clarkston city council.

Hop on a bus and save yourself some time and money. Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area is working to make rides even more efficient.

Asotin County political races are heating up with more contested seats. For Asotin City council seat two is between Keith Delzer and Steve Cowdry.

A field fire that was burning Friday near Anatone was headed southeast. Asotin County Fire officials said there were unconfirmed reports that mowing may have sparked the fire about three miles southeast of Asotin.

Storm water is a hot topic as the feds say it's time to enforce the Clean Water Act.

Filing week in Washington is wrapping up and candidates are signing up and preparing to campaign.

I recently went morel mushroom hunting. My journey began in Clarkston where some family and friends packed a lunch and the usual day-trip supplies.

Asotin County Public Transit wants to improve its bus routes. Tuesday night they presented their proposal to the Clarkston City Council.

Asotin Police Chief Lee Reed resigned Thursday afternoon, said Mayor James Miller.

Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax, announced today he has no plans to run this fall for the Eastern Washington legislative seat he took over from the late Rep.

ASOTIN a ' Recycling is now possible at any hour of the day at the Asotin County Landfill Starting Monday a new entrance to the landfill is open.

EMS discussions continued Wednesday night between Lewiston, Asotin County, Clarkston and the City of Asotin.

Asotin County has a new assessor. Commissioners Monday interviewed three candidates chosen by the Asotin County Democrats: Dave Abbott, Lynelle Reed and Evan Southwick.

ASOTIN a ' There has been another twist in the ongoing Valley EMS controversy. Wednesday, in a 7 to 3 vote, the Asotin County EMS Council denied the City of Clarkston an ambulance license, saying more EMS negotiations between Lewiston and Clarkston need to take place before further action is taken.

There will be a pig roast, drinks and dancing, poker tournament with the grand prize going to the top winner and also a silent and live auction.

A Clarkston man facing multiple drug charges was in Asotin Co. Superior Court Monday morning.

ASOTIN a ' A trial date was set Monday for a Clarkston man charged in a case of alleged bizarre behavior.

A budget proposal from the Washington state Senate would trim $30 million from the Department of Fish and Wildlife's biennial budget.

An Asotin City Council member has resigned amid fourth-degree assault charges related to an alleged kissing incident.