April 15, 2024                   Vol. 20 Issue 87

Breaking news (4-16-24, 2:30 p.m.)
Two injured in head-on collision on US 12 near mile marker 17 Tuesday morning
Both drivers were injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision near mile marker 17, about two miles east of Arrow Bridge, on U.S. Highway 12 at about 7:12 a.m. Wednesday, according to Idaho State Police. See the report...

ICIO, Nightforce team up for Job Fair, additional businesses welcome
The Idaho Department of Corrections in partnership with Nightforce Optics is sponsoring the Spring Career Fair at the Orofino City Park April 30. See the article...

2024 FIRST Robotics Competition held March 21-23
The 2024 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) was held March 21-23 at the Ford Center in Nampa, Idaho. See the article and photo...

Clearwater Memorial Public Library welcoming people to come in for a break
Hello Springtime at Clearwater Memorial Public Library! Kicking back in the library can be a nice break from all the outdoor fun. We'd love to see you! See the article and photos...

Average price of a gallon of regular gas unchanged this week in Orofino
Average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is unchanged at $3.90 this week in Orofino. See the report...

Riverside Lanes reports bowling scores
Riverside Lanes has announced the bowling scores for the week of April 7. See the scores...

Montana motorcycle rider dies in crash on US 12 near Powell
A 68-year-old man from Stevensville, Mont., died in a motorcycle crash at milepost 163 on U.S. Highway 12, near Powell in Idaho County, Saturday, according to Idaho State Police. See the report...

Choose safety over a visit with the judge
There has been a growing problem with drivers running the stop arms on school buses in recent days, putting children at risk. See the info and photos...

Regular School Board meeting scheduled April 15
See the agenda...

Kristi Brown named director of LCSC Center for Arts and History
LEWISTON, - Kristi Brown has been named the director of the Center for Arts & History, Lewis-Clark State College administrators announced on Thursday. See the article and photo...

Idaho County Sheriff's Office arrests Riggins man on multiple charges
A Riggins man was arrested April 6 by Idaho County Sheriff's Office on multiple charges, both felony and misdemeanor. See the report and photo...

Latah County Sheriff's Deputies arrest man on grand theft, other charges
On April 9 at 6:10 p.m., two Latah County Deputies made contact with a male driving a Chevy Aveo on Idaho Highway 99, south of Troy. See the report...

U.S Postal Service recommends new prices for July 2024
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mail service price changes to take effect July 2024. See the article...

Extraordinary nurses recognized at Clearwater Valley Health
Nurses at Clearwater Valley Health will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. See the article and photo...

Donations being accepted for Rotary Reduce, Recycle, Reuse
The third annual Reduce, Recycle, Reuse sale is coming up in less than two and a half weeks. See the article...

Family Weekend at Lewis-Clark State College set for April 19-21
LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College invites students and their families, alumni, friends and supporters of the college to its annual Family Weekend on April 19-21, coinciding with the college's annual Art Under the Elms celebration. See the article and photo...

Obituary:
Steven Curtis Welch, 36, Orofino...

Pittsburg Landing boat launch, campground to have restricted access May 5-8
BAKER CITY, Ore. - The Pittsburg Landing boat launch and campground on the Snake River will have limited access from 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 8, for maintenance (chip sealing) to the road from the cattleguard to the edge of the boat ramp, and the campground loop. See the article...

Live grenade found in Kendrick, disposed of
On Wednesday at about 2:11 p.m., Latah County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a possible live grenade located on Cedar Ridge Rd. in Kendrick. See the report...

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