Northwest
Books as art
MOSCOW - One story was written on the bottom of dance slippers.
One story, the absence of words as the book was hollowed out.
Citizens form foundation to help Asotin County Library
An Asotin County Library Foundation has been formed by a group of residents interested in helping the library meet the needs of a growing population. ...
Lewiston looks at storm water fee
No rate increases for water or solid waste. Up to 4 percent more on the sewer bill. And a brand new $6.35 a month charge for a storm water utility....
Wednesday May 14, 2008
- Books as art
MOSCOW - One story was written on the bottom of dance slippers. One story, the absence of words as the book was hollowed out. Every... - Nezperce child's surgery appears to be successful
GRANGEVILLE - A 31/2-year-old Nezperce boy who was born with cerebral palsy is beginning to take his first wobbly steps following a surgery last... - Louisiana murder suspect could be going home today
A murder suspect caught in Lewiston last week could be returned to Louisiana as soon as today. Local charges of giving false information to a... - Citizens form foundation to help Asotin County Library
An Asotin County Library Foundation has been formed by a group of residents interested in helping the library meet the needs of a growing population.... - Lewiston looks at storm water fee
No rate increases for water or solid waste. Up to 4 percent more on the sewer bill. And a brand new $6.35 a month charge... - Street-utility project cost is trimmed
A project to extend street and utility lines into the Port of Lewiston Business and Technology Park east of Thain Grade was cut back... - Lewiston port plans no tax increase for Nez Perce County residents
Officials from the Port of Lewiston expect to maintain the amount of property taxes they're seeking from Nez Perce County residents for the coming fiscal... - Happenings 5/14
A quick look at what'sgoing on in our region: Cowboy cartoonistis signing books Hastings Books in Lewiston will host a book signing with cowboy cartoonist... - Records
Of Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Divorces Nez Perce County Granted Robert H. Hammack and Debra A. Hammack. Dissolutions Asotin County Filed Melissa R. Peko-Canas against... - On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 14, 1968 Commencement exercise for 135 students to be graduated from Lewis-Clark Normal School will be... - Corrections
CULDESAC - The 10th annual Culdesac Shebang Days will take place June 14. The wrong day was listed in Sunday's Lewiston Tribune because of a... - Clarification
The following winners were omitted from the Riggins Rodeo results in Thursday's Lewiston Tribune because of incomplete information provided to the Tribune: Junior Boys Steer... - Rocky Mountain oysters on menu for fundraising event for fireworks show
WINCHESTER - A Rocky Mountain oyster feast fundraiser to help to pay the costs of fireworks over Winchester Lake will be on May 24, beginning... - Mountain View School District seeks comments on superintendent search
The Mountain View School District is seeking community input in selecting a new superintendent. The district covers Grangeville, White Bird, Kooskia and Elk City. An...
Tuesday May 13, 2008
- On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 13, 1968 KENDRICK - The Eighth annual Locust Blossom Festival will be here May 25, sponsored... - ISP report gives details on slayings
MOSCOW - A Moscow police officer saw Jason Hamilton and heard him mock slain officer Lee Newbill before he killed a church sexton and wounded... - Nez Perce County Jail inmate tries to hang himself
A man suspected of killing three people in Louisiana tried to hang himself Monday in a cell at the Nez Perce County Jail, according to... - Kellis pleads not guilty to sex charges
MOSCOW - Dressed in jail coveralls, Timothy Andrew Kellis, 38, of Tumwater, Wash., uttered "not guilty" 12 times Monday afternoon as a judge read details... - What do you plan to spend your IRS rebate check on?
One digital camera. One inflatable kayak. Two 14-karat sapphire and diamond pendants. Two washing machines. Or 652 king-sized Snickers bars. Those are some of the... - Hospitals will alter policies in response to inmate attack
GRANGEVILLE - Hospitals in Cottonwood, Orofino and Grangeville are beefing up their security policies following an incident last month when an inmate patient attacked and... - Judge rejects Naylor Farms' due-process claim
MOSCOW - Naylor Farms lost another legal battle in a continuing fight to mine and develop about 360 acres three miles north of this Latah... - City to negotiate with Valley Transit
Lewiston city staff was instructed Monday night to meet with Valley Transit over continuing to provide public transportation in Lewiston, but also to bring back... - County commission approves transfer of land to fire district Tribune
The transfer of several small lots from Nez Perce County ownership to the Big Canyon Fire District was approved Monday by county commissioners. The transfer... - Asotin council still not sure what to do with building
ASOTIN - It remained unclear Monday night what will come of either Asotin City Hall or the office building - less than a block away... - New sewer rate goes into effect July 1
ASOTIN - The Asotin County commissioners raised sewer rates Monday by 5.5 percent to $30 a month. Joel Ristau, public works director, recommended the rate... - Happenings
A quick look at what's going on in our region: Livestrong gathering honors cancer survivors A music and covered-dish supper gathering to acknowledge Livestrong Day... - Records
Of Monday, May 12, 2008 Births St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Leanne Allen and Kim Rickman Jr. of Lapwai, a son, Darius Cloud Rickman,... - Supreme Court candidates will face off on Idaho PTV
The two candidates for the Idaho Supreme Court will meet for a debate Thursday that will be shown live on Idaho Public TV. Challenger John... - >Bike repair session will be for women only
MOSCOW - A second all-women's bike repair and safety clinic will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Poultry Hill Warehouse on the University of... - UI interim finance VP moves to permanent spot
MOSCOW - Lloyd Mues was appointed as the University of Idaho's permanent vice president for finance and administration after serving in the position for two...
Monday May 12, 2008
- Bombsight is 20-20
Like many veterans, 85-year-old Gerald J. Druffel values greatly the experiences he gained serving America during World War II. And he's proud of the hard... - Brain-teaser displays take to the road
ASOTIN - Erik Ambroson and Aaron Trimmell do-si-doed in a fervor, trying to untangle a rope that joined the two. Madison Hedding and Lucy Eggleston... - Happenings 5/12
A quick look at what'sgoing on in our region: Kendrick studentspresent Cabaret The music students at Kendrick High School will present their annual Cabaret at... - At the library
Story time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Lewiston City Library will have a cars theme. Stories, finger plays, songs and crafts... - In the schools
Kindergarten sign-upscheduled May 20 at Troy TROY - Kindergarten registration at Troy Elementary School will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20. Students... - Records
Of Saturday, May 10, 2008 Crime Reports Cash totaling $305 was reported stolen from a residence on the 400 block of Second Avenue in Lewiston.... - On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 12, 1968 Idaho's 1968 forest fire season has already started, Idaho Gov. Don Samuelson reported today...
Sunday May 11, 2008
- A mother's gift
Tara Bren has given birth to four beautiful babies. Two were for her and her husband, Mike. Two were for a couple in Georgia. This... - Surrogacy advocate has been there
Seemingly able to get pregnant but unable to carry a baby, Kathleen McRoberts turned to a surrogate. "I kept having miscarriages," says the Boise... - WEB EXTRA: Celebration of mothers turns 100
GRAFTON, W.Va. - On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be... - Happenings
A quick look at what's going on in our region: Saxophone recitalset today at LCSC The Lewis-Clark State College music program will have a saxophone... - Records
Of Saturday, May 10, 2008 Births St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Shan and Lance Bonson of Clarkston, a daughter, Abigail Jane Bonson, born Friday.... - Maintenance work set on Interstate Bridge Monday to Wednesday
The Interstate Bridge linking Lewiston and Clarkston will be raised periodically for maintenance checks Monday through Wednesday nights. Ronnie Mock of the Washington State... - Quotes of the week
SUNDAY "The weather ahead is probably going to be a little bit stormy, but it may not be as bad as it will be for... - Science contest focuses on fossil fuel alternatives
PULLMAN - Darren Miller grinned from ear to ear as he explained the hybrid car he and his brother, Wayne, created. "This is what we... - UI graduates walk the walk
MOSCOW - A book on Eastern Orthodox theology tucked under his arm, Joshua Bousman, of Tacoma, said he hoped to get in a little reading... - This week's meetings
Nez Perce County CommissionTime: 10 a.m. Monday Place: Brammer Building, second-floor conference room Agenda items: l Meeting with sheriff's office representative on change of civil/dispatch...
Saturday May 10, 2008
- Louisiana murder suspect caught in Lewiston
A man suspected of killing three people in Louisiana was arrested Friday night following a traffic stop on Lewiston's Normal Hill. The man, identified as... - Teen who helped vandalize cemetery gets probation and community service
The youngest of three teens accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage to Lewiston's Normal Hill Cemetery has been sentenced to probation and community... - Water managers move to start refilling Dworshak
Dworshak Reservoir has started to refill after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cut flows from Dworshak Dam earlier this week. Flows should continue... - Justice gives a lesson where once he learned
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton went back to sixth grade Friday. Well, sort of. The former Webster Elementary School sixth-grader returned to the school,... - Lewiston official recommends rejecting bus service proposal
Valley Transit's proposal to continue providing bus service to Lewiston residents should be rejected, Community Development Director Laura Von Tersch recommends in a report to... - Happenings
A quick look at what's going on in our region: Star party set tonightat Lewiston Elks lodge Lewis-Clark State College and the Lewiston Astronomy Society... - Records
Of Thursday, May 8, 2008 Marriage Licenses Nez Perce County Heather Elizabeth Wagner and Jay Louis Ralston, both of Lewiston. Of Friday, May 9,... - On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 10, 1988 COTTONWOOD - Graduates of St. Gertrude's Academy and their families are being invited to...
Friday May 9, 2008
- Letters May 12
It takes a community It takes a community to raise healthy, well-informed children. Our community includes involved families, caring and qualified teachers and community mentors.... - Vandal pride a family affair
MOSCOW - Melissa Newhouse says she's been more than just a number at the University of Idaho. "It's not a factory here," says Newhouse, 21,... - 'Mr. Water Law' gets Award of Legal Merit
MOSCOW - When someone famously said "liquor is for drinking, but water is for fighting over," John Rosholt probably wasn't in the room. "His open... - Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office official says department is coping without Dorion
Top officials say the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office is running as normally as possible, a week after the county's top cop was placed on... - Nursing student looks forward to providing compassionate care
People featured in this column have been selected randomly from the telephone book. The joy of nursing, says Stephanie Ogden of Clarkston, is a product... - Branigh may face additional charges
A Clarkston man accused in the shooting death of an acquaintance last fall could face additional charges following allegations of disruptions at the Nez Perce... - Neighbors back Clarkston industrial park
Four of Amy Stoker's neighbors in Asotin County have moved in the past two years. Each had to relocate when the jobs they moved here... - UI commencement begins Saturday morning in Moscow
MOSCOW - The University of Idaho will award degrees to more than 1,400 students at its 113th spring commencement ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at... - Happenings 5/9
A quick look at what's going on in our region: LCSC video studentswill show work tonight Lewis-Clark State College video production students will show their... - Records
Of Thursday, May 8, 2008 Births St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Samantha Lawrence of Lapwai, a son, Cyrus Wa'Keem Ojeda, born Wednesday. Kari and... - Clarification
Postal workers in the area will collect food Saturday for the Asotin County food bank and the Community Action food bank in Lewiston. Residents are... - Weekend roundup
The only thing consistent about spring weather is that it changes daily, and this weekend is a prime example with sunny skies forecast for today... - On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 9, 1988 RIGGINS - Rick Anderson of Council pocketed $468.34 for winning the all-around championship of...
Thursday May 8, 2008
- Weird bugs grab kids' attention
The Australian walking stick perched himself in the middle of the table, watching as Frank Merickel opened the lid of a small wooden box, releasing... - Details emerge about Genesee-area slaying
MOSCOW - After he shot Tyler Lee three times, James Leonard tried to dispose of Lee's body before changing his mind and calling police to... - Bradbury visits Lewiston in bid for high court seat
District Judge John Bradbury continued his call for openness in the judiciary Wednesday as part of challenging a recently appointed justice of the Idaho Supreme... - LaRocco stresses economic issues in try for U.S. Senate
The Bush administration's economic policies are not working, with rising energy costs and disastrous budget deficits, and rural areas of Idaho are among the hardest... - Happenings 5/8
A quick look at what's going on in our region: Kids Carnival andOpen Swim set tonightat aquatic center A Kids Carnival and Open Swim will... - Records
Of Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Marriage Licenses Asotin County Adam Paul Mattoon and Corina Louise Watkins, both of Lewiston. James Earl Palmer and Cristy Lee... - On this date
Stories published in the Lewiston Tribune on ... May 8, 1988 A group of Lewiston-Clarkston Valley women who keep alive the tradition of riding sidesaddle... - Clarification
Not all the pumps that move storm water from the drainage ponds inside the river levee system were turned on during a downpour two years... - Master Gardeners offer weekly plant clinics in Lewiston
The Nez Perce County Master Gardeners group is conducting weekly diagnostic plant clinics through the growing season. The clinics are being conducted on Tuesdays from... - Pesticide collection event set May 14 at Nez Perce County Fairgrounds
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Disposal Program will collect unusable pesticides May 14 at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds in Lewiston. Collection will... - Riggins rodeo results released
The results from last weekend's 60th annual Riggins Rodeo have been released. Winners are as follows: Bareback - first, Eric Mader of Keuterville, 75; tied... - Briefly
LCSC awards ceremony is Wednesday The Lewis-Clark State College Alumni Association meeting and awards ceremony will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Clarkston Golf...
