April 1, 2026                   Vol. 22 Issue 37

Spring Chinook fishing set to open April 25
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved spring Chinook seasons to open on April 25 in the Snake River, Lower Salmon River, Little Salmon River, Mainstem Clearwater River, Middle Fork Clearwater River, North Fork Clearwater River, South Fork Clearwater River, and Lochsa River. See the article and photo...

City Council hears reports on the impacts of flooding, mudslides
Orofino's City Council heard reports from department heads about the impacts of the flooding and mudslides caused by intense rainstorms from the Atmospheric River that was over the area the week prior to their regular meeting March 24. See the report...

Death notice:
Suzanne Marie Finney, 78, Orofino...

Death notice:
Andrew Davis, 74, Ahsahka....

Obituary:
Elaine Smith, 96, formerly of Orofino...

Obituary:
Audrey Kay Ross Steiner, 89, Orofino...

Obituary:
John 'Bucky' Allen Curtis, 78, Orofino...

Rotary Log Drive tickets available
The annual Rotary Log Drive is coming up and tickets are available from any Rotarian. Tickets are $10 each. See the column...

Orofino Fire encourages public to observe training
Spring is here and so is a great training opportunity. They encourage the public to attend and observe Orofino Fire Department said on their Facebook page. See the article and photos...

'Tween and Teen Club' meeting Thursday at Clearwater Memorial Public Library
This week at Clearwater Memorial Public Library's "Tween and Teen Library Club" (Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in the Burnham-Moore Conference Room), discuss "The Wingfeather Saga" by Andrew Peterson, while crafting a personalized journal. See the article and graphics...

Orofino's average price for a gallon of regular gas stabilizes
Orofino's average price for a gallon of regular gasoline stabilized this week at $4.19. See the report...

Death notice:
Joan E. Barrett, 82, Lenore...

Obituary:
Dennis Wayne Lichti, 77, Orofino...

Clearwater Memorial Public Library planning remodeling circulation area
Clearwater Memorial Public Library would like to notify patrons that, to enhance staff safety and improve service, they are planning a remodel of our circulation area. See the info...

Looking for a gift or collectible, special photos or frames, need faster Internet, a new roof, technology help?
Check out our Directory Page and see who might have the technology help, remedies for holes in your roof, faster Internet, that special photo, frame or gift. See the page...

Looking for faster internet?
Check Classifieds...

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"