July 23, 2024
Vol. 20 Issue 169
Published nightly, except Sunday, in Orofino, ID
Breaking news (7-26-24, 9 p.m.)
Gwen Fire at 20,000 acres with no containment
Gwen Fire (a combination of the Gwen and River fires) is reported at 20,000 acres with no containment Friday evening. See the info and photo...
Breaking news (7-26-24, 7:30 p.m.)
Road closures remain on SH 3 and US 12 due to wildland fire response
Sections of State Highway 3 and U.S. Highway 12 remain closed as part of the ongoing emergency response as several wildfires sparked by Wednesday's lightning storm continue to burn across North Central Idaho, according to Idaho Transportation Department. See the info...
Breaking news (7-26-24, 6:30 p.m)
Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for Nez Perce Reservation, North Central Idaho
An Air Quality Advisory from the Nez Perce Tribe and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality continues for the Nez Perce Reservation, and the five counties of North Central Idaho (Clearwater, Nez Perce, Latah, Lewis and Idaho counties) due to smoke from wildfires. See the info...
Breaking news (7-26-24 5:20 p.m.)
Gwen/River fires grow to 20,000 overnight
Gwen/River fires have been combined and had significant growth overnight reaching 20,000 acres. See the info...
Readers: My internet has just gone back up. It has been down since Thursday evening due to the fires. I will catch info on the fires up as quickly as I can now that it is back. Thank you Nez Perce Tribe Infosystems for quick action as soon as you were able to get to your equipment. (7-26-24, 2:30 p.m.)
Breaking news (7-25-24, 6 p.m.)
Gwen Fire, River Fire Initial Reports
Following are the initial reports on the Gwen and River fires. See the report...
Breaking news (7-25-24 5 p.m.)
Wildfires close US 12 mile post 10 to 35, Idaho 3 Arrow Junction to south of Juliaetta
Wildfires have closed U.S. Highway 12 from mile post 10 to 35 and Idaho Highway 3 from US 12 to mile post 7 south of Juliaetta due to wildfires. See the info...
Breaking news (7-25-24)
Air Quality Advisory issued for Nez Perce Reservation
An Air Quality Advisory is issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. See the info...
Breaking news (7-24-24, 4:30 p.m.)
Orofino Police arrest man on burglary charges
The Orofino Police Department has been investigating several storage unit rental burglaries in the city limits of Orofino, as well as a residential burglary, according to Chief Vince Frazier. See the report and photo...
Firefighters complete initial mop-up around Texas Fire
Tuesday, firefighters completed initial mop-up around the entire Texas Fire perimeter, including the eastern spot, working 100 feet into the black from the fireline. See the report...
C-PTPA responds to multiple smoke reports, two were new fires
Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association (C-PTPA) responded to multiple smoke reports between July 16 and 22, according to Kelly Haukedah. See the report...
DEQ seeking members for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
LEWISTON- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG). See the article...
Clearwater County Democrats will meet Thursday, Aug. 1
Clearwater County Democrats will meet at noon, on Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Burnham-Moore Conference Room in Clearwater Memorial Public Library at 402 Michigan in Orofino. See the info...
Obituary:
Richard Mervin 'Rick' Johnson, 75, formerly of Headquarters...
Gene variant slows form of inherited Alzheimer's disease
Variations in certain genes can modify the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other types of dementia. Check our Health Talk column sponsored by Clearwater Valley Health and Clinics. See the column....
Looking for a gift or collectible, special photos or frames, need faster Internet, a new roof
Check out our Directory Page and see who might have the remedies for holes in your roof, faster Internet, that special photo, frame or gift. See the page...
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We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 685th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winnter and clues...
We Have a Winner!
Join us for our 684th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winner and clues...
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