Plowing Snow in Moscow, Idaho

Why do we pile snow into the middle of the highway? Why have Moscow's schools only had 3 snow days in the last 7 years? Should I move my car when it's snowing?

If you've ever wondered what goes into plowing 186 lane miles of streets in town, we followed ou...

Community Police Officers Make A Difference

Police officers in Moscow, Idaho are proud to share why they are dedicated to our community and its police department. Click here to learn more about working for MPD!

Our mission is focused on the concept of “community policing” with th...

Changes to Curbside Single Stream Recycling

Has your recycling tote been marked as contaminated? We made a video with Moscow Recycling to help clear up some of the confusion!

The global recycling market is changing, and those changes have drastically affected the recycling program in Moscow, Idaho. ...

Don't Play Hide & Seek With First Responders

Hide and Seek is fun, but not in emergency situations!

The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department and the Moscow Police Department would like to remind our community to “Help Us, Help You” by having your address number visible on your homes a...

2018 Winter Carnival

The Moscow Winter Carnival took place on November 30, 2018. The event finished with the annual "Light Up the Night Parade," and we set up a timelapse!

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Winter Driving Tips from the Moscow Police Department

Winter weather can provide some unique challenges, and the Moscow Police Department has some advice for driving safely in the snow and ice. Captian Lanier of the Moscow Police Department shares a few tips for staying safe on the roads.

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Shop with a Cop!

At Shop With A Cop, police officers meet with 40 local kids to pick out gifts for the holidays! Participants bring their shopping lists, and officers help them choose gifts for their families.

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MPD Press Log 02/19/2019

19-M01428 Traffic Hazard

Incident Address: N MOUNTAIN VIEW RD & E F ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 06:34

Cad Comments:

Branch hanging over NB lane. Looks like it could fall
sometime soon. Officer

responded and there was no hazard. No rep...

MPD Press Log 02/18/2019

19-M01390 Sex Offense

Incident Address: MOSCOW; on Polk St

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:58

Cad Comments:

Officer responded to a report of a sex offense. No
report.

Requesting an officer for a sex assault victim in the ER.Happened somewhe...

MPD Press Log 02/17/2019

19-M01357 Animal Problem/Complaint

Incident Address: E 6TH ST; Johns Alley

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:42

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

There is a dog tethered to the door at Johns Alley. Looks
like a poodle.

19-M0...

MPD Press Log 02/16/2019

19-M01334 Non-Injury Traffic Accident

Incident Address: S JACKSON ST; Crites Seed

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:32

Cad Comments:

Officer arrested male for DUI. No report.

19-M01335 Intoxicated Person

Incident Address: 1600 blk S MAIN ST

MOSCOW...

MPD Press Log 02/15/2019

19-M01293 Controlled Substance Problem

Incident Address: 1100 blk N POLK ST EXT

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 02:34

Cad Comments:

Someone is smoking pot in the area. Must be near an air intake. RP's whole

apartment started to smell of marijuana...

MPD Press Log 02/14/2019

19-M01258 Welfare Check

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Garden Lounge

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:14

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

Male walking and stumbling in the street. Wearing gray longer coat.

19-M01260 Threatening

Incident...

MPD Press Log 02/13/2019

19-M01234 Disabled Vehicle

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Sunset Mart

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:26

Cad Comments:

Disabled vehicle. Officers responded. Assistance provided. No report.

Wed Feb 13 06:41:01 PST 2019.CR.CMS

Rp is stuck in the mi...

MPD Press Log 02/12/2019

19-M01198 Parking Problem

Incident Address: W A ST; University Village

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: CLO

Time Reported: 07:13

Cad Comments:

Car parked by fire hydrant in the back lot. Unknown description. Officer

responded. Unable to locate vehicle blocking any h...

MPD Press Log 02/11/2019

19-M01164 Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 2500 blk CASTLEFORD ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 05:35

Cad Comments:

RP is concern his neighbor is snow blowing at 530 in the morning and he states

the neighbors are all waking and turning on ligh...

MPD Press Log 02/10/2019

19-M01144 Citizen Dispute

Incident Address: E 6TH ST; Johns Alley; behind

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:56

Cad Comments:

Verbal domestic behind Johns Alley. Officer responded, parties separated. No

report.

19-M01145 Unconscious Person

Incident...

MPD Press Log 02/09/2019

19-M01128 Suicidal Person

Incident Address: 100 blk E 4TH ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:47

Cad Comments:

Officer responded. Subject was transported voluntarily to Gritman. No report.

RP wants to stab himself in the heart.

19-M01129 Noise C...

MPD Press Log 02/08/2019

19-M01091 Unconscious Person

Incident Address: 600 blk LUND LN

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition:

Time Reported: 04:04

Cad Comments:

Law, Fire, and EMS responded. Patient was transported to
Gritman. No report.

19-M01092 Vehicle Prowl

Incident Address: 600 blk E 6TH ST...

MPD Press Log 02/07/2019

19-M01064 Malicious Mischief

Incident Address: 400 blk N BLAINE ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 02:19

Cad Comments:

RP reporting someone threw something over her brand new
car around 0000.

Officers responded, report taken.

19-M01069 Non-Injury...

MPD Press Log 02/06/2019

19-M01023  Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : BAKER ST; Motel 6MOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:12Cad Comments:RP just woke up to hearing someone yell for help. RP thinks they were outside.Subject screamed "ahh...

MPD Press Log 02/05/2019

19-M01003 Non-Injury Traffic Accident

Incident Address: W PULLMAN RD; Walmart

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:18

Cad Comments:

Someone hit RPs veh in the parking lot. Officer
responded, report taken.

RPs veh- white jeep. No one saw it happen ...

MPD Press Log 02/04/2019

19-M00970 Traffic Hazard

Incident Address: CIRCLE dr; between line & C

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 07:39

Cad Comments:

Stop sign going up the hill is missing.

Officer responded and spoke to the street department about the missing signs.

Re...

MPD Press Log 02/03/2019

19-M00935 Accident Hit & Run

Incident Address: NEZ PERCE DR; SIGMA CHI

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:24

Cad Comments:

Officer responded, no report.

Cold- 30 ago. Saw a blue sedan back into a silver Tacoma. Didn't see anyone

leave a note. ...

MPD Press Log 02/02/2019

19-M00908 Trespassing Complaint

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Gritman Hospital

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:00

Cad Comments:

Officer arrested female for trespassing. Report taken.

19-M00909 Civil Calls

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Hillcrest M...

MPD Press Log 02/01/2019

19-M00872 Other Law Enforcement Calls

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Gritman Hospital

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:47

Cad Comments:

Officer requested a case. No report.

19-M00873 Agency Assistance

Incident Address: 3400 blk LENVILLE ...

MPD Press Log 01/31/2019

19-M00841 Suspicious Person/Circumstance

Incident Address: 1700 blk N POLK ST EXT

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:23

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

Started last week; RPs dog house was moved around int he
back yard. Another day,...

MPD Press Log 01/30/2019

19-M00813 Communications Problem

Incident Address: 1400 blk E D ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 07:59

Cad Comments:

LCSO received an open 911 call from this number. They advised it addressed at

this location. Officer responded. No Report.

19-M0...

MPD Press Log 01/29/2019

19-M00781 Non-Injury Traffic Accident

Incident Address: STADIUM DR & W 6TH ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 09:00

Cad Comments:

2 vehicle non injury accident, non blocking. Sedan, silver in color and a

silver Ford SUV. Rp is a witness only,...

MPD Press Log 01/28/2019

19-M00756 Welfare Check

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Zip Trip

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:35

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report. Male is confused on where he is, doesn't know where he came from...currently

inside the store and ask...

MPD Press Log 01/27/2018

19-M00736 Welfare Check

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Gritman Hospital

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:33

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

Female leaving the ER exit, intoxicated.

black sweatshirt, black pants, sandles no socks.

19-M0...

MPD Press Log 1/26/2019

19-M00708 Malicious Mischief

Incident Address: 700 blk TAYLOR AVE

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:27

Cad Comments:

Officer responded, no report.

RP advising neighbors often have parties where people end up throwing items at

RP's apartment. Toni...

MPD Press Log 01/25/2019

19-M00681 Controlled Substance Problem

Incident Address: 900 blk PARADISE CREEK ST

Suite 307; Rm D

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:27

Cad Comments:

Officer responded, no report.

RA on Duty advising of the smell of marijuana. States suspect resi...

MPD Press Log 01/24/2019

19-M00652  Fire AlarmIncident Address : 2100 BLK WESTVIEW DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:13  Cad Comments:MFD responded. Unknown cause. 19-M00653  Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : 20...

MPD Press Log 01/23/2019

19-M00624  Animal Problem/ComplaintIncident Address : 700 BLK BRENT DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : ACTTime Reported: 00:08  Cad Comments:Reporting a dog stuck in the tree in the front. Dog located tied to a tree,unable to move. Report Ta...

MPD Press Log 01/22/2019

19-M00597  Accident Hit & RunIncident Address : 1000 BLK S HARRISON STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : ACTTime Reported: 10:24Cad Comments:Officer advised.  Report taken. 19-M00598  VIN Number InspectionIncident Address...

MPD Press Log 01/21/2019

19-M00566 Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 100 blk S LILLY ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 02:07

Cad Comments:

RP advising of a party at this location with loud music. Officer responded. No

report.

19-M00567 Unconscious Person

Incident Address:...

MPD Press Log 01/20/2019

19-M00545 Citizen Dispute

Incident Address: 1400 blk W A ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:59

Cad Comments:

ANONYMOUS

Officers responded and arrested male on a warrant. No report.

RP can hear someone yelling from the apartment complex at the t...

MPD Press Log 01/19/2019

19-M00523 DUI Alcohol or Drugs

Incident Address: W 6TH ST & S ASBURY ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:55

Cad Comments:

Officer arrested male for DUI. Report taken.

19-M00525 Civil Calls

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Rosauers

MOSCOW ID 83843...

MPD Press Log 04/08/2018

18-M03032 False Identification

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Corner Club

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:53

Cad Comments:

Officer requested a case. Arrested male for obstructing.

Report taken.

18-M03033 Controlled Substance Problem

Incident Addre...

2019 Moscow Farmers Market Poster Contest

The City of Moscow is pleased to announce the 2019 Moscow Farmers Market poster contest. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 27, 2019 by 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN ENTER A POSTER?

This call to artists is open to everyone, regardless of age or experience...

Love Your Farmer, Love Your Food

Join us for the fifth annual “Love Your Farmer, Love Your Food”– an evening of connecting community members to local producers and to their regional food system. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 6:...

City Seeking Community Input on Lola Clyde Park Playground

The City of Moscow is in the process of selecting new inclusive playground equipment for Lola Clyde Park, located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Polk Street and Rodeo Drive. The project will include an inclusive playground with swings that...

Moscow, Idaho Public Art Call – Aquifer Mural

The City of Moscow Public Works Department and Arts Department are seeking qualifications from mural artists for a semi-permanent public artwork. The Water Filter Plant building has been selected for a mural installation on the highly-visible and busy int...

Snow Removal From Sidewalks

Winter weather has arrived and the City of Moscow would like to remind citizens to please keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice for safe travel of all pedestrians. Per Moscow City Code — Title  5 Public Ways and Property: Sec. 9-3 Owner ...

Heat Safely

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to...

Snow Loads

• Make sure the roof drains and scuppers on commercial buildings are clear and working properly.
• Snow build-up needs to be removed, especially on older buildings that may not be constructed to the current code-required loads.
• Use of snow rakes whenever possib...

Keep Fire Hydrants Cleared

• Hydrants on dead end streets and near parking lots are especially susceptible to being blocked.
• The Water and Fire departments request that a 2 to 3 foot circle around the hydrants be left clear of significant snow accumulations to provide clear emergency ...

Avoid Frozen Pieps

• Leave cabinet doors under sinks open, especially if they are located on exterior walls.
• Set thermostats no lower than 55 degrees, even if the house is unoccupied.
• Do not remove snow from the tops of water meter boxes unless it creates a safety hazard. An ac...

Information on Street Snow Removal

• During heavy snowfall events, residents are asked to park off the street to allow plows to clear as much of the roadway as possible.
• If residents have a concern regarding a street that has not been plowed, please call 208-882-COPS.
• The Moscow Pullman Highwa...

Citizen Sidewalk Maintenance

Moscow City Code — Title  5 Public Ways and Property: Sec. 9-3 Owner to Remove — It  shall be the duty of every owner of any land, building, or lot within the City to remove snow and/or ice from adjacent sidewalks to ...

Snow Plows and Roll Carts

• To assist street crews, residents are asked to remove rolls carts from the curb line or collection area by 12 p.m. (noon) the day after their scheduled collection day.  
• To ensure uninterrupted garbage service during snow events, residents are ask...