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Annie Connor with Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District presented a letter of support for the Clearwater Highway District Jim Ford Creek crossing replacement project at the Board of Clearwater County Commissioners’ May 22 meeting. The letter supports the Clearwater Soil and Water C…
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Clearwater County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission will hold an open public hearing on Wednesday, June 21, at 6 p.m., in Courtroom I located in the Clearwater County Courthouse, 150 Michigan Avenue in Orofino, to consider the below items:
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.80/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho. Prices in Idaho are 10.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 91.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The na…
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According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, May 28, deputies were dispatched to a deceased person found in the Clearwater River near Gibbs Eddy off of Highway 12. The identity of the individual is unknown. He is a white male with medium length brown hair, and a red beard. …
• During 2022, north central Idaho added more than 900 jobs (+2%) and 200 new covered employer accounts (+6%) over the year.
Idaho Trails Association is looking for volunteers for a trail maintenance project over Father’s Day weekend for youth ages 14-18 and their families.
Prescribed fire operations on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are slowly winding down as June approaches. Since the beginning of May, firefighters from near and far have been working together to complete more than 6,200 acres of prescribed fire treatments across the Forest. Over 5…
The Clearwater County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Redoubt Surplus and Tactical to membership. The location at 11250 Hwy 12 Orofino offers military surplus, clothing and field gear from around the world. They also carry camping gear and prepping supplies, fishing tackle, first aid supplies a…
According to the American Heart Association 436,000 Americans die each year from cardiac arrest.
A guide to catching trophy-size bass during spring
With the Canadian wildfires raging north of us, temperatures rising and wildfires becoming a bigger concern, it is good to know and keep in mind that if you are affected by a fire, wildland or structure, the Clearwater Valley Fire Districts Auxiliary may be able to help. If a fire affects yo…
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Rayce Miller is Valedictorian for Orofino High School’s (OHS) Class of 2023. He is the son of Shane Miller and Misty Burke. Connor Potratz, the son of Sarah and Jim Hill, and Matt and Melanie Potratz, is Salutatorian of the class. The OHS graduation ceremony is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, J…
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The local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration office would like our valued customers to know a few changes that have taken place. As most of you know, this July will be one year since we changed our hours. We have had a lot of positive feedback since we are open longer hours for …
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After many delays due to Covid for a grand opening for the newly expanded and improved library in Orofino, the date for the official opening is set for Wednesday, June 14, at 4 p.m. at the site of Clearwater Memorial Public Library on Michigan Avenue.
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The Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) is sponsoring a Fire District Education Workshop on Thursday, June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kendrick Grange Hall, 614 E. Main St.
The Orofino 4-H Club in Clearwater County received a $2,600 grant from the Idaho Community Foundation’s Forever Idaho North grant cycle. One of the unique aspects of Forever Idaho grants is that they are flexible and can be used for the recipients’ greatest needs, including programs, staff s…
LCSC Orofino Adult Learning Center is offering free GED assessments on Thursday, June 22.
You are invited to our summer Women’s Bible Study at Orofino Baptist church beginning June 7. Take Courage is a seven-session video Bible Study on the book of Haggai. This study will encourage you to stay confident in God’s calling, motivate you to not give up, and trust God who created you …
The Idaho State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision that occurred just before 7:51 p.m. on Saturday, May 27 in Lewis County.
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Ballard poses with some of the antler sheds she found this spring. She’s a very smart 10 month old Black Lab. She also found both sides of a good non-typical shed. Holding some of her sheds is her owner, Larry Hoffman of Orofino, who submitted the photo.
Biking the Clearwater in partnership with the City of Orofino and the Orofino Police Department has started an incentive program for kids who wear helmets while riding bikes.
Kinley Schneider, daughter of Geoff and Joey Schneider was the last winner in the Dino Rock Hunt in the Park. She has chosen the Hunt for next year. She believes we all need to spend some time hunting and loving puppies. Next year the hunt will be shorter, so, more information in May of 2024!
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“A Tribune Look into the Past” is a monthly feature series consisting of interesting past articles and other items published in the Clearwater Tribune.
The fun continues in Elk River this coming weekend. The annual spring fishing derby, hosted by the Elk River Lodge and Store will be Saturday, June 3.
Did everyone enjoy the Memorial Day weekend? It was a busy time here on the hill. The Weippe Hilltop Heritage Museum had activities planned for all three days and the Brown Family celebrated the life of Danny Brown on Sunday May 28, at the Fraser Community Center.
Happy June everyone! Summer Reading at Clearwater Memorial Public Library is around the corner. The program is June 12th through July 29th. Registration begins June 12th. Going on vacation? Even if you can only do part of the program, there will be free books and fun prizes for the kids.
Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protective Association (C-PTPA) had one fire this past week. The fire was suppressed by C-PTPA personnel assisted by Orofino Rural Fire Department and Sunnyside Rural Fire Department. This fire was located near Ahsahka and was approximately .10 acre in size. The ca…
Greetings all! Dr. Harper and I are back from our travels and ready to spend the summer enjoying the beauty of the Gem State!
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The council approved a request from Susan Jacobson, Clearwater County Economic Development (CCED) Director, at the Orofino City Council meeting held May 23, to hold an evening Farmer’s Market, with the condition of regular contact with the businesses to make sure they continue to be in suppo…
On Sunday, May 21, Farm and Home 4-H members spent over an hour cleaning up the road sides in Cavendish.
Springtime activities in the Orofino Elementary School Community Garden included a 10-cadet work crew from the Idaho National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy. The cadets and TSGT Leonard worked on repairs and preparations to benefit the OES student activities in the garden.
Hello everyone! The sun is shining again and the weekend is near! Get out and enjoy!
The Orofino 4-H Adventurers completed their annual community service project at their May meeting. The group picked up the Ahsahka Park and up the road to the Dworshak Dam road. Good Job Kids! Thank you for caring for our community.
Lolo Trail Muzzleloader Club (LTML) held its annual Spring Fling black powder shoot on May 6, 2023. We ended up with 26 shooters, multiple spectators, and decent weather. The winners this year per category were:
On May 21 the following members of the Fraser Boosters 4-H club put flags up at the Fraser Cemetery for the Memorial Day Weekend.
It can be tempting to think of our bones as static support structures, like the wooden frame of a house, but bones are actually very dynamic. Our bones are constantly breaking down and being rebuilt in a process called remodeling. This helps to keep our bones strong over time and allows our …
There are no new wildfires to report on the Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Association (C-PTPA) District this week.
After 60 miles of Selway and Moose Creek trails, about 16 hours in the saddle, short rations, and several more hours of driving, I thought I was done with the colt, but it was not meant to be.
The Great Dino Hunt is over. Winner in the family group first prize went to the Durham brothers, Emmett, Lincoln and Porter. They are the sons of Amie and Earl Durham of Orofino. They won $50 and it was exciting listening to all the possible things they planned on doing with the money. Fishi…
The Board of Clearwater County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m., in the Commissioner’s Office located in Clearwater County Courthouse, 150 Michigan Avenue, in Orofino, to consider the following action items:
Hello library patrons and all friends! Clearwater Memorial Public Library hopes you have been enjoying a green and glorious May. To make it even greener, come in and check out our seed exchange. New seeds and plant starts added to the exchange go fast. If you have something to exchange that’…
Jeremiah Grimshaw, 19, of Orofino, has been called to serve a two-year mission in the Brazil Brasilia Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho. Prices in Idaho are 12.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 86.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The na…
Clearwater County Emergency Management Director Don Gardner presented the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan at the Board of Clearwater County Commissioners’ May 15 meeting. The Plan will be utilized as a guide for planning related to the National Fire Plan and the Idaho State Fire P…
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