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Category: District 1 – Northern Idaho

  • August 11, 2024 - Fatal crash NB Highway 41 at milepost 24

    Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just before 8:52 PM on August 10th, 2024, in Bonner County, Idaho. The crash occurred on State Highway 41 near Blanchard. The driver of a Toyota Pickup driven a 50-year-old male out of Sprit Lake was southbound on State Highway 41 attempting to pass […]

  • August 8, 2024 - Idaho State Police Announces Retirement of Colonel Kedrick Wills

    MERIDIAN, Idaho—The Idaho State Police (ISP) announces Colonel Kedrick Wills’ retirement, effective August 15. Colonel Wills, a second-generation ISP trooper, has been a dedicated member of the agency since 1996 and has served as Colonel since 2017. His leadership, commitment to service, and dedication to the people of Idaho have left an indelible mark, and […]

  • August 3, 2024 - Idaho State Police Investigates Tanker Truck crash on SH41 and Seasons Road

    KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho – The Idaho State Police is investigating a Semi Truck and Trailer crash that occurred on August 2, 2024, at 4:36 p.m. A loaded 2020 Kenworth Tractor and Polar Semi Trailer being driven by a 42-year-old, male from Ellsworth, South Dakota, containing gasoline and diesel fuel failed to negotiate the curve on […]

  • August 3, 2024 - UPDATE: ROAD REOPENING – Overturned Tanker blocking SH41 north of Post Falls

    SH41 is now re-opened, though between Seasons Road and SH54, the roadway will only be available to residential traffic for those who live within that stretch. If you do not reside within that section of the highway, please seek an alternative route. 674 / 3908 ### (Original Release: 08/02/24) POST FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State […]

  • August 2, 2024 - Overturned Tanker blocking SH41 north of Post Falls

    POST FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police is on scene of an overturned tanker semi-truck on SH41 near Seasons Road. The roadway is completely blocked at this time. If travelling, please avoid this area. There is no timeframe for when the roadway will be back open. 648 / 3908

  • August 2, 2024 - Fatality crash Eastbound Interstate 90, east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

    COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred at 10:58 a.m. on August 2nd, 2024, eastbound on Interstate 90 near milepost 19 just east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. At approximately 10:58 a.m., a 31-year-old female, from Post Falls, Idaho, was traveling eastbound on Interstate 90 near milepost 19 in […]

  • July 30, 2024 - Safety Advisory: Extreme Caution Urged on Roads Reopened in the Gwen Fire Zones

    CENTRAL IDAHO – With roads reopening in the Gwen Fire area after evacuations, the Idaho State Police (ISP) urges all travelers and residents to use extreme caution. The area contains active fires, which are a constant and significant threat and present numerous hazards. Based on shifting weather patterns, fire conditions may change rapidly, and road […]

  • July 25, 2024 - US12 highway closure milepost 10 to 35, Spalding to West of Orofino, ID.

    UPDATE – Its has been determined that these closures will be in place until further notice: US12 from the US95 interchange to Milepost 39. And SH3 from the US12 interchange to milepost 10. In addition, Gifford Reubens Road is closed from US12 towards US95. 517 / 4410 Idaho Transpotation Department and the Idaho State Police […]

  • July 25, 2024 - Fire closes SH3 east of Lewiston, Idaho

    UPDATE: The Idaho State Police is receiving numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding the closure of SH3. For clarification purposes, US Highway 12 is NOT closed, it remains open at this time. The only closure in place at the current time is SH3, starting at US Highway 12, north to the County line, just south […]