Presidents' Day a little more obscure than other holidays
Presidents' Day is a holiday that is a little more obscure in its history and observances than most. See the article...

Konkolville Lumber undergoes renovation
Phase I of a major renovation at Konkolville Lumber Mill was recently completed and the first log over the new system was scheduled last week, Alex Irby told Orofino Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday. See the article...

VFW welcomes National Guard home
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3296 and Auxiliary welcomed home soldiers of the Orofino Armory with the 116 Engineering Battalion of the National Guard home with a luncheon Feb. 11. See the photo collage...

Obituary: Mary Ellen Petty...

Maniacs beat CVHS to stay alive at districts
The Orofino High School Maniac Basketball Team is still alive in the District 2A Tournament with their win over the Clearwater Valley High School Rams Friday night. This was a loser out game. See the article and photos...

Legislature weighs in on wolf management
The Idaho Legislature is considering a joint resolution urging the U.S. Forest Service to issue a permit to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to land helicopters in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness to help monitor wolves, according to an IDFG news release. See the article...

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Check out the answer!
Join us for the answer to our 48th Week of Orofino History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Orofino's history and heritage. See the background and photos...

You Could Be a Winner!
Join us in our 49th 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...