Moscow Farmers Market Craft and Food Jury Dates

The City of Moscow is accepting reservation forms for the 2020 Moscow Farmers Market Craft and Food juries. Juries are open to prospective vendors who have new business ventures, unique products to introduce, or are seeking a direct market opportunity to ...

Moscow Farmers Market Poster Contest

The City of Moscow is accepting entries for the 2020 Moscow Farmers Poster Contest. The deadline to submit an entry is Wed., Feb. 26, 2020, by 5:00 pm. The artist with the winning entry will be awarded $300 for their work. 

In keeping with the spi...

The City of Moscow is Seeking Community Input for Playground Replacement Equipment

January 13, 2020 (Moscow, Idaho) -- The City of Moscow is in the process of selecting new playground equipment for the Jim Lyle Rotary Park, located on the northwest corner of the intersection of East F St. and Orchard Ave. The project will replace the exi...

"Cozy" Reception at the Third Street Gallery

The Third Street Gallery will host a reception for Cozy on Thursday, January 30 from 5-7 p.m. The event will include a viewing of the art in the gallery, Things with String demonstrations sponsored by The Yarn Underground, and a no-host bar and refreshmen...

Moscow Volunteer Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant

December 26, 2019 (Moscow, Idaho) -- The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department has received a $1,720 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world's largest commercial property insurers.FM Global representatives presented the award to the Mos...

Statewide Effort Begins to Keep Drunk Drivers Off Roads During Holidays

December 16, 2019 (Moscow, Idaho) -- BOISE -- The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, which is why the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to warn of the dangers ...

Join the Moscow Tree Commission

December 16, 2019 (Moscow, Idaho) -- Currently, the Moscow Tree Commission has two (2) open positions. Applicants must reside within the City of Moscow. The Tree Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Mayors Conference Room lo...

“Cozy” at the Third Street Gallery

The Third Street Gallery greets the winter season with Cozy, a fiber art invitational exhibition featuring regional artists. The show will be on display at Moscow City Hall December 9, 2019 – January 31, 2020.

This is a time of year for turning i...

Citizens Police Academy

The Moscow Police Department holds an annual Citizens Police Academy. This eleven-week course meets once a week to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn and experience the law enforcement profession while enhancing communication lines to those citi...

Winter Driving Tips

Winter weather can provide some unique challenges, and the Moscow Police Department has some advice for driving safely in the snow and ice.

For more information about our snow operations, please visit https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/364/Snow-Removal-Winter-Wea...

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...

Plowing Around Parked Cars

Here's what a snowplow driver sees while trying to plow around cars parked on the street. This job is not for the faint of heart!

Snow Pushback and Snow Gate Operations

Once city streets have been plowed and are navigable, we begin the process of pushing back snow to widen the available roadway. Our staff uses specially equipped heavy equipment (in this case a grader) to push snow to the curb. We also utilize snow gates ...

Cooking for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so we deep fried some turkeys at the fire station! While the NFPA does not recommend cooking turkeys in propane fryers, this video shows how to reduce risks when cooking for the holidays. Many common fires and injuries take place...

Fire Engine Walkthrough

See why our newest Pierce Saber fire engines have made such a tremendous difference for our volunteer firefighters in Moscow, Idaho. Learn more about the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department at https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/184/Mosco... 

Find the MVFD o...

2019 Shiekh Community Unity Award Ceremony

The City of Moscow Human Rights Commission awarded Kay Keskinen the 2019 Ismat Ara and Abdul Mannan Sheikh Community Unity Award on November 14, 2019. At the event Mayor Lambert cited the nomination of Keskinen by Lysa Salsbury, "While Kay's professi...

Change your clocks, change your batteries!

We recommend changing smoke alarm batteries twice per year, so what better time than when we fall back and spring ahead! When you change your clocks this weekend, consider replacing any 9V batteries in your smoke alarms as well. Fires can start when you l...

MPD Press Log 1/23/2020

1/23/20

20-M00664 Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address: W A ST; Emanuel Lutheran ChurchMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: CLOTime Reported: 08:03Cad Comments:RP has possible information on Robbery suspect from yesterday. Officer’s responded,no...

MPD Press Log 01/22/2020

20-M00623 RobberyIncident Address: W PULLMAN RD; AUTO ZONEMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 07:23Cad Comments:RP says guy walked up, thing over nose, robbed rp at gun point. took items fromcounter. Officer’s responded, report taken.

2...

MPD Press Log 01/21/2020

20-M00582 Welfare CheckIncident Address: E 6TH ST; near John’s AlleyMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: CLOTime Reported: 07:50Cad Comments:Westbound by John’s Alley, elderly male with long white beard having to holdonto wall to walk. Officer ...

MPD Press Log 01/20/2020

20-M00555 Traffic ViolationIncident Address: 700 blk TAYLOR AVEMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:49Cad Comments:Officers responded. No report.Saw a 21 yo kid hop into a Red Toyota - all drunk inside the car. RP stoppedthem and they went int...

MPD Press Log 01/19/2020

20-M00522 Alcohol OffenseIncident Address: W 6TH ST; WALLACE West Parking LotMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:05Cad Comments:Case requested. Report taken.

20-M00524 Noise ComplaintIncident Address: 1100 blk W A STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition:...

MPD Press Log 01/18/2020

20-M00490 Citizen DisputeIncident Address: 100 blk S ASBURY STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:08Cad Comments:Officers responded, no report.Physical fight - 4 parties involved.

20-M00491 DUI Alcohol or DrugsIncident Address: 600 blk IDAHO A...

MPD Press Log 01/17/2020

20-M00455 Non-Injury Traffic AccidentIncident Address: W PULLMAN RD; Walmart; PLMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:30Cad Comments:Rp came out of work and noticed that there was damage to his vehicle and itlooks like a plow hit the vehicle. S...

MPD Press Log 01/16/2020

20-M00425 Controlled Substance ProblemIncident Address: W 6TH ST & PERIMETER DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:19Cad Comments:Officer arrested female for drugs. Report taken.

20-M00427 Disabled VehicleIncident Address: E PALOUSE RIVER ...

MPD Press Log 01/15/2020

20-M00389  Trespassing ComplaintIncident Address : E 4TH ST; MPDMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:40Cad Comments:Advised someone is on the roof of building.  Officers contacted subjects. NoReport. 20-M00390 &...

MPD Press Log 01/14/2020

20-M00353 Parking ProblemIncident Address: 1400 blk W A STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:14Cad Comments:Blue Ford F150 parked in handicap without placard. Officer responded and didnot cite the vehicle. No Report.

20-M00356 Parking Problem...

MPD Press Log 01/13/2020

20-M00310 Other Law Enforcement CallsIncident Address: 1700 blk N POLK ST EXTMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 03:05Cad Comments:Officers responded. No report.Thinks a plow driver came through and knocked off one of the manhole covers.

20-M0031...

MPD Press Log 01/12/2020

20-M00285 DUI Alcohol or DrugsIncident Address: S MAIN ST; Champions Bar & GrillMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:27Cad Comments:Officer requested case. Report taken.

20-M00286 Citizen AssistIncident Address: 200 blk TAYLOR AVEMOSCOW ID ...

MPD Press Log 01/11/2020

20-M00264 Traffic HazardIncident Address: E PALOUSE RIVER DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:21Cad Comments:Road is completely blown over. An officer responded, no report.

20-M00265 Agency AssistanceIncident Address: 3100 blk TOMER RDMOSCOW...

MPD Press Log 01/10/2020

20-M00225 VIN Number InspectionIncident Address: 2205 NURSERY STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 08:11:45Cad Comments:Request on a 15ft camp trailer. No report.

20-M00226 Agency AssistanceIncident Address: 300 blk E 3RD STMOSCOW ID 83843Dispos...

MPD Press Log 01/09/2020

20-M00203 Welfare CheckIncident Address: 300 blk N LINCOLN STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:30Cad Comments:Officers responded and provied the female a courtesy transport home.

20-M00204 Other Law Enforcement CallsIncident Address: 100 blk...

MPD Press Log 01/08/2020

20-M00173 Theft of AutomobileIncident Address: 600 blk N ALMON STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 06:43Cad Comments:Officers responded and located the vehicle. No report.

20-M00174 Disorderly ConductIncident Address: HAWTHORNE DR; Hawthorne Vi...

MPD Press Log 01/07/2020

20-M00144 Welfare CheckIncident Address: 100 blk N JACKSON STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:22Cad Comments:Dog barking for an hour that RP has never heard before. Wondering if owner isokay. No Report.

20-M00146 False IdentificationInciden...

MPD Press Log 01/06/2020

20-M00113 Trespassing ComplaintIncident Address: 900 blk W PALOUSE RIVER DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:03Cad Comments:Officers responded. No report.Male named David Lord is hanging around outside, he used to be a friend until hegot in...

MPD Press Log 01/05/2020

20-M00096 Missing PersonIncident Address: MOSCOWMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:50Cad Comments:Officers responded and located the female. No report.Wife is missing, last saw her 2 hours ago.

20-M00098 Vehicle ProwlIncident Address: S MAIN ...

MPD Press Log 01/04/2020

20-M00078 Alcohol OffenseIncident Address: W 3RD ST; Pizza PerfectionMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:14Cad Comments:Officer requested case. Report taken.

20-M00079 Parking ProblemIncident Address: 200 blk BAKER STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition...

MPD Press Log 01/03/2020

20-M00050 Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address: 1600 blk LEVICK STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 01:09Cad Comments:Male hanging out in the area since about 2000, asking for phone cord and otherrandom things. Thinks he might be on ...

MPD Press Log 01/02/2020

20-M00023 VagrancyIncident Address: 645 W PULLMAN RD; Idaho InnMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:43Cad Comments:Officer requested a case. No Report.

20-M00024 Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address: N MAIN ST; CenexMOSCOW ID 83843Dis...

MPD Press Log 01/01/2020

20-M00003 Traffic HazardIncident Address: E 5TH ST; Moscow High SchoolMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 00:15Cad Comments:RP reporting three very large branches that have fallen to the ground and areablocking a lot of the lane. An officer resp...

MPD Press Log 12/31/2020

19-M11977 Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address: 300 blk N JEFFERSON STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 02:36Cad Comments:RP reporting a suspicious subject. Officers checked the area and were unable tolocate. No Report.

19-M11979 Non-...

MPD Press Log 12/30/2019

19-M11954 Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address: 862 TROY RD; McdonaldsMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 02:37:49Cad Comments:Officer requested case for possible domestic. Unfounded. No report.

19-M11957 Stray AnimalsIncident Address: ...

MPD Press Log 12/29/2019

19-M11938 Welfare CheckIncident Address: 1600 blk S MAIN STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 02:14Cad Comments:Officers responded. Child was turned over to family.Rp calling to check on a child. The mother is supposed to be on her way homeinto...

MPD Press Log 12/28/2019

19-M11919 Domestic DisputeIncident Address: E 6TH ST; Johns Alleybetween Johns Alley & CoopMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition: ACTTime Reported: 23:55Cad Comments:Officers responded and spoke to the subjects. No report.Guy being very aggressive with female. F...

MPD Press Log 12/27/2019

19-M11891     Found PropertyIncident Address : 100 BLK E 4TH STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 04:35      Cad Comments:Case requested. No report.

19-M11892 Welfare CheckIncident Address: 300 blk T...

MPD Press Log 12/26/2019

19-M11869  Fire AlarmIncident Address : 600 BLK BRITTON LNMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 01:34Cad Comments:Fire and Law responded for a fire alarm. No fire emergency. No report. 19-M11870  Structure FireIncident ...

MPD Press Log 12/25/2019

19-M11858  LockoutIncident Address : 1400 BLK W A STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:15Cad Comments:RP locked herself on the balcony. Officers responded, no report. 19-M11859  Civil CallsIncident Address : 700 B...

Street Snow Removal

After snowfall events, major streets and arterials are plowed first, and repeatedly depending on the rate of the snow fall, followed by the lesser traveled residential areas. The Moscow-Pullman Highway, Highway 8, and Highway 95 are State roads, and snow ...

Sidewalk Maintenance

Under a Moscow City Ordinance (Title 5 Section 9-3) it is the responsibility of the property owner to keep adjacent sidewalks clear of snow and debris, including the portion of the sidewalk which runs to the middle of any adjacent public alley.

Cleared sno...

Keep Fire Hydrants Cleared

Citizens are requested to be observant of fire hydrant locations to ensure that emergency access to those hydrants is maintained, especially on dead end streets and near parking lots.

The Moscow Water and Fire Departments request that a 3-foot circle aroun...

Snow Plows and Roll Carts

Moscow residents are asked to promptly remove roll carts from the curb line or collection area throughout the year. This is especially important during the winter months with snowfall when Moscow Crews are plowing roadways and sidewalks. If you have a dri...

Heat Safety

When heating any structure, keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater. Maintain that space as a kid and pet free zone as well.

For fuel burning space heate...

Avoid Frozen Pipes

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...