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March 14, 2017 Archives

Vol. 13 Issue 62

Breaking news (3-14-17, 10:30 p.m.)
Reward offered for return of missing dog
A reward of $100 is offered for the return of a missing black lab named Payton. See the info and photo...

Weather Bulletin (3-14-17. 10 p.m.)
Continued storms to increase risk of further rock, mudslides
The risk for additional rock and mudslides will continue for Clearwater and Idaho counties due to the combination of rain on top of snowmelt, according to a forecast issued by National Weather Service-Missoula Tuesday afternoon. See the forecast...

National Weather Service-Missoula reports 24-hour rainfall totals
National Weather Service-Missoula reported rainfall totals between 0.02 and 1.00 inches in the 24-hour period ending early Tuesday afternoon. See the amounts...

US 12 experiencing rock fall, debris slides
With all the rain and snowmelt, US Highway 12 has had problems with rock fall and debris slides, just like county and private roads. See the report and photo...

Suspect arrested after 17-hour stand-off with law enforcement
LENORE - Chad Lee Vonk, an enrolled member of the Tlingit Tribe, was arrested on Tuesday, March 14, after a 17-hour stand-off with local law enforcement at his residence in Lenore, according to a news release from the Nez Perce Tribe. See the report and photo...

Colonoscopies help prevent colon cancer deaths
Removing polyps during colonoscopy can not only prevent colorectal cancer, but also reduce deaths from the disease for years, according to a new study. Check our Health Talk column sponsored by Brookside Landing and Clearwater Valley Hospital and Clinics. See the column...

Need 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...

Looking for a job?
Check Classifieds...

You Could Be a Winner!
Join us for our 530th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the clues...

We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 5297th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winner and clues...

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...

"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there's something stronger-something better, pushing right back."

- - Albert Camus

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