December 5, 2025                   Vol. 21 Issue 291

Breaking news (12-6-25, 5:30 p.m.)
Fire causes extensive damage to Orofino home
A late evening fire Friday caused extensive damage to the home at 715 Riverside Ave. in Orofino, according Orofino Fire Chief Bart Jones. See the report...

Share special Christmas memories
We are sharing the third in a series of special Christmas memories submitted by our readers and local students. Much like an advent calendar, each day there will be new memories or local students' letters to Santa and greetings from local merchants. Share the magic of Christmas...

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremonies scheduled Sunday, Dec. 7
Harold Kinne Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3296 and Auxiliary will hold their annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m., the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, HI. See the article...

Clearwater Historical Museum moving Open House to Dec. 19
The Clearwater Historical Museum is moving their Open House from this Friday, the 5th to Friday, Dec. 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the article...

Obituary:
Shannon Simpson, 56, Orofino...

Those with symptoms should consider testing for Sleep Apnea
If you answered yes to 3 or more of these questions, then you are at high risk for sleep apnea and should consider testing. See the column and photo...

County Commissioners approve Hall Road grant
During the regular session of the Clearwater County Commissioners Nov. 24, Emergency Management Coordinator Don Gardner presented the Hall Road Grant from LHTAC and it was approved and signed. See the report...

It is nearly a Clearwater Christmas
It is nearly a Clearwater Christmas. Let's celebrate by sharing special memories of Christmases and winters past. See the invitation...

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...

Looking for a career opportunity?
Check Classifieds...

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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