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July 8, 2026
Vol. 22 Issue 80
Published nightly, except Sunday, in Orofino, ID
Breaking news (7-12-26, 9:30 p.m.)
Greer Grade opening Monday morning, with pilot car during the day
Clearwater County Sheriff's Office has been advised, starting at about 7 a.m. and continuing to 9 p.m., a pilot car will escort vehicles through the fire scene on Greer Grade/ State Highway 11. See the info...
Breaking news (7-12-26)
Infrared mapping reduces size of Greer Fire
Infrared mapping conducted Saturday refined the Greer Fire's estimated size to 354 acres, according to Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). See the report...
Breaking news (7-12-26)
Clearwater County Sheriff John Smith asking for caution around firefighting activities
Clearwater County Sheriff John Smith is asking people to please be aware of ongoing firefighting activities as they enjoy summer recreational activities on rivers and lakes in Clearwater County. See the info...
I spent an afternoon watching the air attack on the Greer Fire
I spent some time Saturday afternoon watching some of the air attack on the Greer Fire. See the photos...
Correction (7-11-26, 7 p.m.)
Correction: U.S. Highway 12 is opening Saturday evening, not State Highway 11
U.S. Highway 12 is opening not State Highway 11; Clearwater County Sheriff John Smith corrected with a push notification on the Sheriff's app. See the info...
Breaking news (7-11-26, 6:30 p.m.)
State Highway 11 closure being lifted at 7 p.m.
Closure of Highway 11 will be lifted at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday evening, according to Clearwater County Sheriff's push alerts. See the info...
Breaking news (7-11-26, 6 p.m.)
Greer Fire grows to estimated 456 acres; no containment
The Greer Fire has grown to an estimated 456 acres and remains 0% contained, according to Idaho Department of Lands. See the info and photo...
Breaking news (7-11-26, 10:45 a.m.)
Residents being advised of evacuation levels due to Mile Marker 25 Fire
According to Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, currently the area starting at Amos Bench Road east to Mile Marker 28 on U.S. Highway 12 is set to the "READY" evacuation level. See the info...
Breaking news (7-11-26, 10:45 a.m.)
Greer Fire estimated at 300 acres, State Highway 11 closed Greer to top of Grade
GREER - The Greer Fire burning on Greer Grade, near Greer is estimated at 300 acres and is 0% contained. See the info...
Breaking news (7-11-26, 10:30 a.m.) (See update with info)
Fire closes Highway 12 near Lenore
The Idaho State Police and the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office are currently assisting fire personnel with an active fire near Lenore necessitating a closure of U.S. Highway 12 between mile posts 21 and 28. See the info...
Breaking news (7-10-26, 11:30 p.m.)
Greer Fire threatening power infrastructure, outages anticipated
A fire in the Greer area is threatening power infrastructure and Clearwater Power anticipates a loss of power to the Weippe, Fraser and Greer areas, they posted on Facebook about 10 p.m. See the info...
Breaking news (7-10-26, 7 p.m.)
Active wildland fire burning on Greer Grade, public asked to avoid area
An active wildland fire is currently burning on the Greer Grade and in response to the incident and to ensure public safety, the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office will be closing State Highway 11 shortly from Greer to the top of the Grade, according to Sheriff John Smith. See the info...
Breaking news (7-9-26)
Montana man arrested after high-speed pursuit, crash Tuesday
A Montana man was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash Tuesday, according to an Orofino Police Department release. See the report and photo...
Rotary announces Log Drive winners
Orofino Rotary Club announces their Log Drive winners. See the article and photos...
Osteoporosis prevention, treatment discussed
Prevention is the foundation for good health care for all ages. See the column and photo...
Obituary:
Harold Isbelle, 78, Pierce...
Obituary:
Ann Pappenhagen Reimann, 95, born in Orofino...
Human remains located near Waha in March identified
On March 28, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office was notified of possible human remains located in the Swamp Creek area near Waha, according to a news release. See the report...
America 250 the focus of fifth annual Student Democracy Day
LEWISTON - The community is invited to participate in the fifth annual Lewis-Clark State College Student Democracy Day on Thursday, July 23. See the article...
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Join us for our 690th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the winner, answer and clues...
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"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." --- JRR Tolkien, from "The Fellowship of the Ring"
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