September 4, 2026                   Vol. 22 Issue 105

Clearwater County Commissioners adopt budgets, fees
Following a public hearing, Clearwater County Commissioners adopted a Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget of $24,953,596 during their regular session Aug. 24 under Resolution No. 26-8-18. See the report...

Community invited to help judge salsa contest at 'Summer's Heating Up' Market Party
OROFINO - School has started already, but summer's not over yet, and things are still heating up in Orofino. See the article and photo...

32 years ago Wednesday, mammoths were found near Grangeville
In the summer of 1994, Tolo Lake, a recreational site five miles from Grangeville managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, had been drained for a restoration project designed to improve fish and bird habitat, according to a Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Facebook post. See the article and photo...

Divide Trail 505 open for recreation travel
BOISE - In a collaboration between the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests (NPCNF) and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), the segment of Divide Trail 505 between Trails 504 and 672 is reopened to motorized uses. See the article and map...

Trail closures rescinded due to recent rain, cooler temperatures
Thanks to recent rain and cooler temperatures reducing fire activity, the following Selway Wilderness trail closures have been rescinded, according to Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Facebook post. See the info...

School started in Joint School District #171 Wednesday, Aug. 26, and motorists need to use extra caution around school bus stops, intersections and school zones, especially in the morning just before school begins and in the afternoon when students are getting out of classes. See the safety rules and sponsoring businesses...

Obituary:
Thomas Jay Felzien Sr., 92, formerly of Orofino...

Lewis-Clark State College earns third consecutive No. 1 best value in Idaho ranking
LEWISTON - Lewis-Clark State College has once again been recognized for the value it provides students and Idaho. See the article...

U of I researchers discover 'Vandal' spider found only in Idaho
MOSCOW - Along came a spider, bringing acclaim to the Vandals. See the article and photos...

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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....

"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." --- JRR Tolkien, from "The Fellowship of the Ring"