Vol. 20 Issue 139

Breaking news (6-13-24, 10 a.m.)
Spokane pilot dies, sons survive in plane crash north of Elk River
On Wednesday at about 11: 40 a.m., the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office received a report from the Idaho Division of Aeronautics that there was an emergency beacon from a plane going off about five miles north of Elk River. See the report and photo...

Spring Chinook Salmon fishing situation updated
It is time for my weekly spring Chinook Salmon update (June 11, 2024). There is only one closure this week - the Clearwater River between Cherrylane Bridge and Orofino Bridge. Please read the Clearwater River Fishery section below if this is an area you like to fish. See the report and graphics...

Death notice:
Lynda Litchfield, 75...

Death notice:
Valerie 'Val' A. O'Rourke, 59...

Are your kidneys healthy?
Our kidneys are vital to our health. See the article and photo...

Orofino Rotary hears from outbound exchange student
We held a special meeting on the fifth Friday of May to hear from Holly Hill, our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange student, who leaves for Thailand in August. See the article and photos...

Looking for a gift or collectible, special photos or frames, need faster Internet, a new roof, RV parking space?
Check out our Directory Page and see who might have the 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 684th 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 683rd Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the winner, answer 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....

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