Vol. 21 Issue 154

Orofino Fire, Police chiefs urge public to follow ordinances in 4th of July celebrations
Orofino Fire Chief Bart Jones and Police Chief Vince Frazier are urging the public follow the Orofino's ordinance that if fireworks leave the ground or go boom, there is no way they are safe and sane and are illegal. See the report...

Rotarians gather for change of officers event
Members gathered June 27, at the beautiful High Country Inn, (courtesy of proprietor and Rotarian Jo Moore) to recognize the splendid job of outgoing officers and to welcome incoming officers for 2025-26. See the column and photo...

FS 247 to be impassable beginning July 8 for road maintenance
Forest Service Road 247 (Beaver Cr. Highway) will be closed and impassable from its junction with State Highway 11 in Headquarters at mile post 0.00 to mile post 5.70 during a road, maintenance project, according to a Dworshak Dam Facebook post. See the info and map...

Obituary:
William Henry 'Bill' Winker, 81, worked at Orofino Machine...

University of Idaho announces spring semester Dean's List, including local students
MOSCOW- University of Idaho is pleased to release the Spring 2025 Dean's List, including several local students. See the list...

Skip Brandt writes comments about protestsSkip Brandt expresses his thoughts about protests June 14. See the Letter to the Editor...

Weather Bulletin (6-29-25)
National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory
National Weather Service-Missoula has issued a Heat Advisory for the Orofino/Grangeville Region from noon Monday through 9 p.m. at Tuesday. See the forecast and map...

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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....

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