November 19, 2025                   Vol. 21 Issue 277

Breaking news (11-21-25, 6 p.m.)
US-12 will temporarily reopen near Arrow Bridge overnight
MYRTLE - All lanes of U.S. Highway 12 near Arrow Bridge temporarily re-opened to traffic starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday and will be open until 8 a.m. Saturday morning. See the info and photo...

Orofino Awards Night recognizes special award winners
Orofino 4-H recently held their special awards night. See the info and photo...

County Commissioners approve official canvass of ballots
Clerk JoAnn Davis presented the Official Canvass of Ballots from the November 4th election and after review, Clearwater County Commissioners approved the Official Canvass of Ballots during their Nov. 10 session. See the report...

Clearwater Memorial Public Library to be closed Nov. 27, 28 for Thanksgiving
Clearwater Memorial Public Library will be closed on Nov. 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. See the info and photo...

Obituary:
Anna Elaine Altmiller, 44, Orofino...

Obituary:
Mary Joann Lund, formerly of Peck...

Interact students help with 'Stuff the Bus'
As the weather becomes cooler and the holiday season is right around the corner it becomes more of an issue to put food on the table and make ends meet. See the column...

Breaking news (11-20-25, 7:45 p.m.)
US-12 near Arrow Bridge will close at noon Friday for emergency rock scaling
All lanes on U.S. Highway 12 near Arrow Bridge will close Friday at noon for emergency rock scaling. See the info and photo...

Mounts selected as Grand Clauses for annual Christmas event
The 2025 Grand Claus selection was made for the Clearwater County Chamber of Commerce annual event. See the article and photo...

City Administrator outlines options to replace Building Inspector
Orofino City Administrator Brian Childers outlined the options for replacing the Building Inspector during the City Council meeting Nov. 12. See the report...

2026 Clearwater Historical Museum calendars available for sale
The Clearwater Historical Museum has its 2026 calendars available for sale. See the article and photo...

Congratulations
Congratulations to Jessica and Daniel Ross, new parents of Merlin Michael Scott Ross. See the announcement and photo...

How to get the most from a medical office visit
When you go to the medical clinic for an appointment it may be for an urgent problem or for a follow-up on medical problems. Getting the most out of your visit is important. See the column and photo...

Obituary:
Lemina Williams, 41, of Orofino...

Obituary:
Fay Teed, 85, formerly of Orofino...

Rock scaling crews preparing for US-12 emergency project
Rock scaling crews arrived on site Wednesday in preparation for the US Highway 12 emergency roadside project near Arrow Bridge. See the info and photo...

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....

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