Transformer failure knocks out electrical power
A transformer failure at the Ahsahka Substation about 9:30 Saturday knocked out the power for Clearwater Power customers in Orofino, Peck and surrounding areas for about 5 1/2 hours, according to Bob Pierce, Clearwater Power Company. See the report...

County candidates share their backgrounds, thoughts
In the election Tuesday in Clearwater County, there are two commission seats, as well as the positions of sheriff and prosecuting attorney up for the people's votes, but only one race is contested. See the info...

VFW Post # 3296 plans upcoming Veterans Day week events
Because there is no school on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, area schools will be holding their Veterans Day ceremonies earlier in the week. See the info...

Orofino City Council to meet Tuesday
Orofino City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 217 First St. See the agenda info...

Cub Scout Pack 564 holding American Flag Retirement Ceremony
In honor of all who served, Cub Scout Pack 564 or Orofino will hold their American Flag Retirement Ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. See the article...

Jeff Jones tells Rotarians about KLER
Jeff Jones, who with his wife, Monica, owns the two separately licensed Orofino Radio stations, KLER-AM and KLER-FM spoke at the Orofino Rotary Club meeting Friday. See the column...

Steelhead to return to Boise River Nov. 10
Despite a lower-than-average steelhead return, Idaho Fish and Game will continue the popular stocking program in the Boise River starting on Nov. 10. See the article and photo...

November is Winter Weather Preparedness Month
Winter weather can bring a combinatin of potentially life-threatening conditions, including freezing rain, ice, snow and high winds. See the column...

Need help cleaning house, a fishing guide, faster Internet, a new roof, a heating system repair/install or lodging for guests?
Check out our revised 'Directory Page' and see who might have the remedies for holes in your roof, faster Internet and great places to stay. See the page...

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You Could Be a Winner!
Join us for our 519th History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the clues...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 520th Week of Orofino History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the winner, answer and clues...

Trivia follow up...answers?
We are still working on the follow up on some Clearwater Country History Trivia topics. Check here to see them...

Clearwater Creations
We have started a 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...

Catch up on 2016 Clearwater County Fair and Orofino Lumberjack Days articles & photos
For those who would like to catch up all at once on Window on the Clearwater coverage of the Clearwater County Fair and Orofino Lumberjack Days, we are providing this page with links to articles, photos and information about happenings in 2016. We will continue to add to the archives on this page as we continue our coverage. See the latest on the home page each day. See the archives here...

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--John F. Kennedy