Winter returns to the Clearwater
After several weeks of mild weather, winter returned to the Clearwater today with snow beginning to fall about 10 this morning and continuing into the evening leaving roadways icy and slushy. See the article and photos...

Former Chief Deputy accidentally shot
Former Clearwater County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Joe McCarthy was accidentally shot in the face and chest area while hunting with his son Saturday in the Little Canyon area, according to the department. See the article...

OHS Mediacs options expanding
Orofino High School's Mediacs are finding their capabilities and options expanding with new equipment purchased with funds from the Horizons program. See the article and photos...

OPD seeking information
Orofino Police Department is seeking information concerning an altercation near the Ponderosa Restaurant Friday about 9:30 p.m. See the article...

Adult Learning Center Board honors former director
Terry Law, former director of the Adult Learning Center was honored at the meeting of the organization's board Friday. See the article and photo...

Lady Maniacs head for State
The Orofino High School Lady Maniacs won the right to go to the State playoffs Saturday night when they beat the Lady Loggers from Potlatch High School to place second in the Central Idaho League District Tournament. See the article and photo collage...

OHS JV beat CVHS JV
The Orofino High School Junior Varsity Basketball Team sponsored a tournament at OHS gymnasium Saturday morning. See the article and photos...

Orofino loses to Troy
In the second game of the tournament, the Orofino High School Junior Varsity team played the Troy Trojans for the Championship. See the article and photos...

OJHS wrestlers compete
Orofino Junior High School wrestlers competed in the Jenifer Junior High School Invitational Saturday in Lewiston and came home with a fourth overall. See the article...

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Join us in our 48th Week of Orofino History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Orofino's history and heritage. See the first clue...

Clearwater Creations
We are starting a new service for Clearwater Country artisans and crafters that would like to advertise their creations on our site in a shopping cart format and for those who would like to purchase items uniquely from Clearwater Country. See the Creations page...