October 22, 2018 (Moscow, Idaho) —  City of Moscow Public Safety personnel were notified by Gritman Medical Center this afternoon that the hospital had received a threat by phone of a potentially hazardous device at the facility. Moscow Police, Fire and Moscow Volunteer Fire Department personnel have responded and are working to secure the scene.  Moscow Police are actively investigating the source of the threat with assistance from Gritman staff. 

A similar event did occur earlier this month and was determined not to be a valid threat.  Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.