January 30, 2026                   Vol. 22 Issue 13

County Commissioners approve agreement for juvenile funds
During the regular session of the Clearwater County Commissioners Jan. 20, Juvenile Director Alana Curtis presented the Passthrough Funds Recipient Agreement between Clearwater County on behalf of Lewis County and it was approved. See the report...

Total of 1,015 students make Lewis-Clark State College 2025 fall semester honor roll
LEWISTON, Idaho - A total of 1,015 students made Lewis-Clark State College's honor roll for the 2025 fall semester, college officials have announced. See the lists...

Orofino Senior Meal Site announces lunch menu for February 2026
Menus have been approved by our Registered Dietitian. Meals can be delivered to people unable to attend the Meal Site. Contact for more information - Orofino Meal Site 208-476-4238. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. See the menu...

Obituary:
Rodger F. Colgan, 87, Orofino...

Obituart:
Norma Jean (Wunderlich) Carpenter, 81, Orofino...

Obituary:
Joan A. Webster, 91, Orofino...

River otter season closure begins Jan. 30 Clearwater Region
The river otter harvest quota of 20 otters for the Clearwater Region was reached on Tuesday, Jan. 27. In accordance with regulations, the otter trapping season for the entire region will close 72 hours after the quota is met, at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. See the info...

Study finds that ADHD medications stimulate alertness, motivationResearchers found that prescription stimulants for ADHD act on brain networks that control wakefulness and reward, but not attention as previously thought. Check our Health Talk column sponsored by Clearwater Valley Health and Clinics. See the column....

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We Have a Winner!
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...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 689th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winner and clues...

We Need Your Memories!
Join us for our 618th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See how to help....

"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"