Transportation · Lewiston, ID
A $7 million project rebuilding about 9½ blocks of Snake River Avenue north of the Southway Roundabout in Lewiston is between 90 and 100% complete, Public Works Director Dustin Johnson said Tuesday. The work addresses chronic flooding and stormwater issues, adds a dedicated turning lane, improves pedestrian routes, and eases rush-hour congestion. Remaining paving near the skate park parking lot, CCI/Speer, and along 11th Avenue between Snake River and Prospect avenues is anticipated close to Halloween. The project began in April and is part of a larger corridor plan that started in 2013 with the Southway Roundabout installation.
Public Safety · Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County residents can attend a meeting on fire protection districts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, on the main floor of the Nez Perce County Courthouse, 1230 Main St., Lewiston. The county currently has five fire districts—Arrow Junction, Wheatland, Big Canyon, Lapwai and Culdesac—while the county fire department covers about 85% of the area outside those districts, with response times exceeding one hour in some areas. An interactive map showing fire protection coverage at homes and businesses is available at co.nezperce.id.us/Departments/Rural-Fire. The article outlines the process for forming new fire districts, which requires at least 1,000 contiguous acres or $500,000 in assessed value, signatures from 25 property owners, a public hearing, commissioner approval and a ballot vote.
Social Events
The Idaho Liberty Bell, a replica gifted to the state in 1950, is touring northern Idaho this week and next in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The schedule includes stops at Lapwai Middle/High School and the Nez Perce County Courthouse on Friday, followed by visits to Moscow, Plummer, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Spirit Lake, Priest River, Dover, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, East Hope, Clark Fork, Athol, Coeur d’Alene, Wallace, Kellogg, Pinehurst, St. Maries, Bovill, Kendrick, and Juliaetta through October 29.
Social Events · Nez Perce County
Several community events are scheduled across the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley region in early November. Assumption Parish in Ferdinand hosts a dinner and raffle on Nov. 1, while Kamiah's St. Catherine’s Catholic Church holds its Fall Dinner and Bazaar on Nov. 8. In Lewiston, All Saints Catholic Church presents its Fall Harvest Festival on Nov. 8, and CrossPoint Alliance Church features a Christian Authors Book Fair on Nov. 7. Additionally, a free food distribution for up to 250 families is planned for Nov. 10 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Clarkston.
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Social Events · Lewiston, ID
The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, a 76-foot tree harvested Saturday, Oct. 24 from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near Kamiah and Orofino, is beginning its journey to Washington, D.C. The tree will stop in Lewiston on Friday, Oct. 30, at Idaho Forest Group's mill at 280 Sycamore Drive for public viewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., as part of the company's 100-year anniversary celebration featuring vendors, Santa, Smokey Bear, carolers and a University of Idaho Logger Sports Club demonstration. A second stop in Lapwai runs noon to 2 p.m. along Main Street between Lapwai High School and Lapwai City Park. The tree will be displayed on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol during the holiday season, decorated with handmade ornaments created by Idaho residents.
Local Business · Lewiston, ID
Clearwater Paper Corporation reported a net loss of $2 million for the third quarter of 2026, an improvement from the $53 million loss recorded in the same period last year. Net sales decreased to $385 million from $399 million year-over-year. The company attributed the reduced loss partly to the timing of a planned maintenance outage at its Lewiston facility, which occurred in the second quarter rather than the third. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations rose to $24 million, up from $18 million a year earlier.
Social Events · Lewiston, ID
Organizers announced the brackets for the Avista Holiday Basketball Tournament, scheduled for Dec. 28-30 at Lewis-Clark State’s P1FCU Activity Center. The event features high school teams from Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow, Kendrick, and Grangeville, among others. First-round games include Grangeville vs. Clarkston at 9 a.m. on Dec. 28 and Kellogg vs. Clarkston at 10:30 a.m. The roundup also includes recent sports results for local volleyball, swimming, and university teams.
Social Events · Lewiston, ID
The Troy High School girls' volleyball team won the 2A Whitepine League district championship on Monday by defeating Potlatch in four sets at the P1FCU Activity Center in Lewiston. The victory was dedicated to Zachary Spence, a Troy teacher and volleyball supporter who died Oct. 11. With this win, Troy advances to the Idaho Class 2A state tournament scheduled for Oct. 29-31 at Madison High School in Rexburg.
Community brief · Lewiston, ID
The annual L-C Valley Pumpkin Patch, hosted by the L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity, is open daily in Lewiston through October 31. The event features pumpkins for sale and occasionally offers food vendors and face-painting. It operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2200 Eighth Ave., just off the bottom of 21st Street.
Community brief · Lewiston, ID
The Lewiston City Library offers Book Club Kits containing multiple copies of a title plus discussion questions, available for checkout of up to two kits at a time for 42 days. Adult kits are on the first floor near newspapers and magazines; teen and tween kits are on the second floor next to the 3D printer behind the Help Desk. Titles include works by Matt Dinniman, Allen Levi, Suzanne Collins, Ferne Bowe, and Marie Bostwick. Author Marie…
Community brief · Lewiston, ID
Clarkston High School DECA students will host a six-course international dinner fundraiser titled "Tastes From Around the World" on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Bravas in downtown Lewiston. The event features dishes inspired by Brazil, Jamaica, Japan, Italy, France and Russia, with students guiding attendees through the dining experience. Proceeds will help cover transportation costs for students attending state and international DECA…
