Clearwater County celebration begins Friday
The Lumberjack will be King and many northern Idaho residents will be celebrating the history and heritage of loggers and the timber industry during Orofino Lumberjack Days and the Clearwater County Fair this weekend. See the article and photos...

Orofino City Council meeting cancelled
Orofino City Council did not have a quorum of its members in attendance Monday evening. Matters that were on the agenda will be considered at their next meeting, Sept. 26.

Public invited to watch Wendover ascent re-enactment
On Sept. 15, 1805 Captains Lewis and Clark and the members of their corps began the treacherous ascent up Wendover Ridge. See the article...

Freddi Engblom honored for service
Freddi Engblom, Past President, CVHC Auxiliary was honored with a plaque for her many years of service as an Auxiliary member and officer. See the information and photo...

Vehicle rolls from Upper Fords
A vehicle rolled 1 1/2 times after leaving Upper Fords Creek Rd. on a turn Saturday morning, according to Clearwater County Sheriff's Department records. See the article and photos...

Orofino man injured in rollover
A young Orofino man received minor injuries in a one-vehicle rollover accident Sunday 2.5 miles from State Highway 11 on Hjalmar Johnson Rd., according to a Clearwater County Sheriff's Department report. See the article...

Youth Summit presenters being sought
Presenters are being sought to participate in the fifth annual Northwest Regional Youth Summit entitled, "Community Unity Begins with U" to be held March 16-17 at the Quality Inn in Clarkston, WA. See the article...

On a 'Mission of Mercy With ladders, chainsaws and backhoes'
SALT LAKE CITY, UT--They have never met but already recognize each other's voices and distinct accents over the telephone--dozens of leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who get together for a nightly conference call on a mission of mercy. See the article...

Idaho USDA Rural Development works to help evacuees
BOISE-USDA Rural Development State Director Mike Field said today there are 180 USDA Rural Development financed multi-family housing units in Idaho available for evacuees of the Gulf Region. See the article...

Soldiers and Airmen go the distance in 'Strong Warrior' competition
FOB WARRIOR, Iraq-Soldiers from the 116th Brigade Combat Team and Airmen from the 506th Air Expeditionary Group at FOB Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq recently participated in a competition of strength and endurance as part of the first Strong Warrior Competition held at Warrior Gym. See the article an photo...

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