Man falls into rocks
Rescue personnel were called to the area of the Lewis and Clark historical sign near mile post 47 on U.S. Highway 12 Tuesday evening to help a young man who had fallen on the rocks at the edge of the Clearwater River. See the article and photos...

Hillcrest helicopters perform the fire dance
Two helicopters from Hillcrest Aircraft Company, Inc., were an integral part of the fire fighting efforts Saturday on the Eagle's Nest Fire off Lower Fords Creek. See the information and photos...

Seal coating work may delay traffic
Seal coating of Michigan Ave. and Dworshak Dr. began today will continue through Friday, so traffic delays may be expected in those areas. See the article...

Prison escapee found
Christopher Critchfield, an escapee from Idaho Correctional Institution-Orofino work crew, was captured by a U.S. Forest Service officer in Oregon on Aug. 5 and was being held at the Gold Beach, OR jail, according to Idaho Department of Corrections. See the article...

Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests welcome Labor Day visitors
Labor Day is just around the corner and despite the recent onslaught of wild fires, recreationists planning a Labor Day outing on the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests can expect plenty of available campsites and places to pursue their favorite end-of-summer activities. See the article...

Death Notice:
Donna Marie Clark...See the article...

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