Vol. 17 Issue 192

COVID-19 case numbers climbing in Clearwater County, North Central Idaho
COVID-19 case numbers are climbing again in Clearwater County and North Central Idaho, both confirmed and probable cases, according to statistics on Public Health-Idaho North Central District's website. See the info...

Air Quality Advisory, Burn Ban extended for Nez Perce Reservation
An Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban is extended for the Nez Perce Reservation due to an increase of wildfire smoke from local fires. See the advisory...

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality extends Air Pollution Forecast, Caution
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has ectended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater, and Idaho Counties off the Nez Perce Reservation of degraded air quality. See the info...

Bedrock fire reaches 20 percent containment on west side
The Bedrock Fire has reached 20 percent containment along the west side of the fire. See the report...

Orofino Celebrations, Inc. holding monthly meeting Aug. 24
Orofino Celebrations, Inc. August monthly meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. at the White Pine Building on Main St. to plan and prepare for Orofino Lumberjack Days. See the article...

Average Orofino gas prices unchanged from last week
Average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is unchanged at $3.65 this week. See the report...

Cougar Rock Complex transitioning back to local district
On Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6 a.m., command of the Cougar Rock Complex Fire will transition back to the local district. See the report...

Breaking news (8-15-21, 5 p.m.)
Type 2 Incident Management Team assumes command of Bedrock Fire
The Rocky Mountain Type 2 Incident Management Blue Team officially assumed command of the Bedrock Fire effective 6 Sunday morning. See the report and photo...

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You Could Be a Winner!
Join us for our 629th 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 628th 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....

"We think of miracles as large and grand - and they can be - but there are miracles all around us that we take for granted, including spiritual miracles and finding happiness amid hurt and pain." -- Hidden Miracles: Life After the Sandy Hook Tragedy