The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) wishes to extend its appreciation for the continued cooperation of the vast majority of liquor-licensed businesses statewide which remain in compliance with Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy directive. While the LCB has provided some allowances to liquor-licensed businesses to help them generate income during this period, the financial impact to these businesses has been significant.

Interested landowners can start by contacting their local Landowner Sportsmen Coordinator

Fish and Game is seeking to enroll new properties in its Access Yes! Program, which improves public access to private land or through private land by compensating willing landowners who provide access.

Lewiston, Idaho- The Clearwater River Casino & Lodge (Casino) ceased operations on March 18, 2020 as a safety precaution in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, staff have been working diligently to prepare to welcome back customers to the gaming floor by completely sanitizing the facility and initiating new safety measures.  Collective mitigation efforts in this region appear to have minimized the threat of COVID-19 in the community as there has been a decline in COVID-19 cases. In addition, the Casino has met all of the recommended standards set forth by Nimiipuu Health and the Nez Perce Tribal Emergency Operations Command Center to safely reopen.  As a result, the Casino will be reopening on Friday, May 22, 2020. 

LEWISTON, Idaho – Lewis-Clark State College has received and distributed most of the $989,886 in student designated relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), college administrators reported on Wednesday.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to submit written comment on a proposed target shooting rule update by June 10.

The proposed rule update defines recreational target shooting, identifies when and where target shooting is allowed or prohibited, and describes allowable and prohibited targets for use on WDFW-managed lands.

Check out the activities of the Lewiston Police Department.

Gov. Jay Inslee issued guidance for resuming real estate and fitness operations in Phase 2.

Through the Washington "Safe Start" plan, more businesses and activities will re-open in phases, with adequate safety and health standards in place. Each phase will be at least three weeks.

Developed campgrounds and cabin rentals will remain closed

PENDLETON, Ore. – The Umatilla National Forest is reopening day-use sites on the Forest, as part of a phased approach to align with Oregon and Washington Governors’ gradual restoration of some outdoor recreation. Beginning Friday, May 22, all Umatilla National Forest trailheads, Sno-Parks, boat ramps and day-use areas will be re-opened. Forest roads, trails, and general forest lands are also still open for public use. At this phase, the Forest will not be re-opening developed recreation sites intended for overnight use, therefore campgrounds and cabin rentals remain closed.

Check out the activities of the Asotin County Sheriff's Office.

LEWISTON, Idaho – Three events associated with the annual Dogwood Festival of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley that were rescheduled for later this summer have now officially been cancelled.

As the water heats up, so does the catch rates at most of our local lakes, reservoirs and ponds.  Despite COVID-19, Idaho Fish and Game continues to stock the same locations in the Clearwater Region that have traditionally received fish. Check the historical fish stocking page for more information. 

Marilyn Brossard, NCTM, of Asotin, Washington, was honored by Music Teachers National Association as an MTNA FOUNDATION Fellow during the 2020 MTNA Virtual Conference.

Restaurants, wineries, bakeries, childcare, health care, auto repair, clothing, fitness, manufacturing, salon businesses among first emergency assistance recipients.

The Idaho Department of Labor is asking for the public’s help in preventing unemployment insurance fraud.

“Idaho employers and workers are our first – and best – line of defense against unemployment insurance fraud,” said Jani Revier, Labor director.

LEWISTON, Idaho – Though only one Warrior got a taste of the outdoor season, Lewis-Clark State Track and Field saw many successes in 2020. Four LC State student-athletes captured All-American honors at NAIA Indoor Track and Field Nationals, one another had already solidified his spot at the outdoor championships.