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August 7, 2026
Vol. 22 Issue 93
Published nightly, except Sunday, in Orofino, ID
Breaking news (8-8-26, 10 p.m.)
Search, recovery efforts continue for Peck man
The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office continues search and recovery operations for Joseph Wren of Peck who remains missing and is presumed drowned following an incident that occurred in the Clearwater River near Lenore on Saturday, Aug. 8. See the report...
Breaking news (8-8-26)
ISP investigating single-vehicle fatal crash off US 95 in Salmon River
Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Friday, Aug. 7, at 7:23 p.m. on US Highway 95 near milepost 198 north of Riggins. See the report...
Breaking news (8-8-26)
ISP investigating head-on fatality accident near ViolaVIOLA -- Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash which occurred Aug. 7 at about 7:54 p.m. on US Highway 95 near milepost 353 in Latah County. See the report...
Orofino City Council holding meeting Tuesday
Orofino City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss and make action on several issues. See the info...
Personnel continue prioritizing public, firefighter safety while responding to wildfires
Personnel continue to prioritize public and firefighter safety as they monitor and respond to fire activity across the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, according to their Facebook post. See the report and photo...
Rotary invites community to make ornaments for National Christmas Tree
This past week on the Fifth Friday in July, we invited the community to help create ornaments for the U.S. National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. See the column and photo...
Obituary:
Denise Lynn Johnston Harris, 70, formerly of Peck...
Obituary:
Narcisse L. Desautel, 105, campground host at Kelly Forks...
Obituary:
Ashly Lynn Bullock, 40, Orofino...
Fire Restrictions increase across much of Idaho
Beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday Aug. 7, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in effect throughout much of Idaho on applicable state, federal, and private lands outside incorporated city limits. See the info and map...
Missing motorcyclist found deceased
Idaho County Sheriff's Office is saddened to report that the missing motorcyclist, Ian Gililland, who was the subject of the search along U.S. Highway 12 was located deceased Friday by the Idaho State Police. See the report...
Weather Bulletin (8-6-26)
National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warning
National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time Saturday for Fire Weather Zone 102 which includes the western part of Clearwater County. See the warning and graphics...
Looking for a gift or collectible, special photos or frames, need faster Internet, a new roof, technology help?
Check out our Directory Page and see who might have the technology help, 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 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"
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