Vol. 20 Issue 198

Breaking news (8-22-24, 11 p.m.)
Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area rescinding Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
As of 12:01 a.m. on Friday Aug. 23 the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area will no longer be under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. See the announcement and map...

Lewis-Clark State College opens fall semester with enrollment on the rise
LEWISTON - Thanks, in large part, to a jump in healthcare education and career-technical education students, Lewis-Clark State College's overall headcount is up 2.5% and its fulltime equivalent (FTE) enrollment has grown 2.2%, according to unofficial first-day totals published on Monday. See the article and photo...

Fatal crash US 12 near milepost 149 in Idaho County under investigation
The Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Aug. 8 on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 149, near Jerry Johnson Campground in Idaho County. See the report...

School started in Joint School District #171 Wednesday, Aug. 21, and motorists need to use extra caution around school bus stops, intersections and school zones, especially in the morning just before school begins and in the afternoon when students are getting out of classes. See the safety rules and sponsoring businesses...

Death notice:
Ernest James Wargo, 79, Orofino...

Obituary:
Cheryl Ann Gibson (Stoddard), 73, formerly of Orofino...

Cracker Jack Complex burning in Gospel Hump Wilderness
Four wildfires burning within half a mile of each other in the Gospel Hump Wilderness have been combined into the Cracker Jack Complex with a Type 3 Management Team. See the report...

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Join us for our 687th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the clue...

We Have a Winner!
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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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