June 12, 2026                   Vol. 22 Issue 68

Breaking news(6-15-26, 5:45 p.m.)
Clearwater County Commissioners appoint John Smith as Sheriff
OROFINO - Clearwater County Commissioners by a 2/3 majority (Commissioner Ken Harvey abstained) announces the appointment of John Smith to serve as Clearwater County Sheriff for the remainder of the term currently held by Sheriff Chris Goetz and issued the following information. See the info...

Breaking news (6-15-26, noon)
Coroner releases name of man who died in Weippe officer involved shooting
Clearwater County Coroner Dennis Fuller Monday released the name of the man who died in an officer involved shooting Friday evening in Weippe. See the info...

Breaking news (6-13-26, 8:30 p.m.)
LPD investigating officer involved shooting in Weippe that results in suspect's death
WEIPPE - The Lewiston Police Department is conducting an independent investigation into an officer involved shooting that occurred Friday, June 12, in Clearwater County resulting in the suspect's death. See the report...

Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee to hold governmental meeting on traditional homelands
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) will hold a special meeting on June 23 at 9 a.m. on the Nez Perce Tribe's Am'sáaxpa, Place of Boulders, property in Joseph, Oregon. See the article...

Safe Routes to School sponsoring Bike Rodeo
Safe Routes to School is sponsoring a free Bike Rodeo June 20 at Champion Park, H St. behind Orofino Elementary School. See the article...

Clearwater Historical Museum now has Saturday hours
The Clearwater Historical Museum now has Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of August. See the article...

County Commissioners discuss scope of work to repair roads
Road & Bridge (R&B) Supervisor Rudy Knapik discussed the Scope of Work prepared by J-U-B Engineers for the repairs to Lower Fords Creek Road, Upper Fords Creek Road and the Wells Bench Road with Clearwater County Commissioners during their regular session June 1. See the report...

Death notice:
Jesse D. Coonce, 84, Ahsahka...

Death notice:
LeRoy Howell, 81, Kamiah...

Death notice:
Nancy McDonough Lerandeau, 87, formerly of Orofino...

Idaho Public Utilities Commission approves Avista's wildfire mitigation plan
BOISE - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has issued an order approving Avista Utilities' wildfire mitigation plan (WMP). See the info...

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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"