We will not have a Saturday edition this week due to the holiday. See you again on Monday.

New governor takes office, hails Kempthorne confirmation
BOISE--Lt. Governor Jim Risch became Idaho's 31st Governor following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior early Friday morning. See the article and photo...

Intermountain Forest Association applauds Kempthorne approval
COEUR D'ALENE-Intermountain Forest Association today applauded the confirmation of Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne as the next United States Secretary of Interior. See the article and photo...

Fishing season opens
The traditional opening of fishing season, and the official launch of summer in Idaho, is Saturday, May 27. See the article...

Enjoy U.S. Army Corps parks during Memorial Day weekend
WALLA WALLA, WA--The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is a great time to visit parks and recreation facilities operated by the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. See the article...

There is no reason good enough not to wear it
"It's too hot! It doesn't look cool. I know how to swim. Nothing is going to happen to me," are just some of the reasons that people claim that they do not wear their life jackets. See the article...

'Bigwater Blowout' planned in Riggins June 3
Do not miss the excitement on and off the water at the "Bigwater Blowout" Saturday, June 3, in Riggins, Idaho's Whitewater Capital. See the article...

Designating vehicle use on the Nez Perce National Forest
Managing outdoor recreation is central to the work of the Forest Service and the demand for recreation opportunities continues to grow as more people discover this region. See the article...

OJHS Seventh Grade Boys place second at meet
The Seventh Grade Boys Team from Orofino Junior High School traveled to Lewiston on May 17 for the Annual Bi-State Track Championships. See the article...

OJHS Boys Track Team travels to Kamiah
In the 12 team Kamiah Invitational Track Meet at Kamiah May 6, the Orofino Junior High School Boys Team placed third. See the article...

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You Could Be a Winner!
Join us in our 62nd Week of Orofino History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the first five clues....

We Have a Winner!
We have a winner in our 61st Week of Orofino History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the winner and answer....

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...