Lapwai, Idaho- Based on several confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our region, the Nez Perce Tribe has elected to enact a Stay-At-Home Order for the Nez Perce Reservation effective immediately until further notice. “At this time, we find it in the best interest of our people to further emphasize social distancing. There is […]
With The Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) recently having issued a resolution declaring a state of public health emergency on the Nez Perce Reservation, consistent with efforts around the globe to take preventative measures to avert the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), The Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises remains committed to making efforts to protect the health and […]
Lapwai, Idaho – An eleven hour standoff between Nez Perce Tribal Police and an armed individual ended on Sunday when Michael Eli Wilson, Jr. peacefully surrendered to police. Mr. Wilson, a 28-year-old Nez Perce Tribal member, had bunkered down in a vehicle with a weapon in a field adjacent to U.S. Highway 95 and Tom […]
Lapwai, Idaho- The Nez Perce Tribe (Tribe) has issued a resolution declaring a state of public health emergency on the Nez Perce Reservation due to the occurrence and imminent threat of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). An incident command team has been mobilized to keep abreast of the latest information and data related to COVID-19. Incident Command along […]
Lapwai, ID— Information that indicated a weapon could be on campus, prompted a 2 ½ hour lockdown for all students and teachers at the Lapwai Middle/High School today, November 29, 2018. An individual heard mention of a weapon possibly being in the possession of a student on campus. At approximately 9:00 a.m., the Nez Perce […]
On April 17th, 2019 Nez Perce Tribal Police (NPTP) experienced one of their worst nightmares when Officer Josh Rigney was shot twice while off-duty, in his home. Thankfully, the Lewiston Police Department (LPD) responded immediately. As Officer Rigney was taken to the hospital, calls were being made to his brothers and sisters in blue. […]
Lapwai, ID- There have been two recent reported incidents of suspicious vehicles driving within the city of Lapwai talking to children. The Nez Perce Tribal Police Department is currently investigating both situations. There is not a current accurate description of the suspects or vehicles. More information will be available following further investigation. The Tribal […]