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Lewiston, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Lewiston! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Driving US‑95 next week? Here’s when delays will hit Lewiston Hill
  • Planning your Fourth? Join Lewiston’s giant community potluck downtown
  • Why a Lewiston judge rejected leniency in this violent assault case

Also on today's calendar: One Street Over Blues & Brews at MJ Barleyhoppers and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fit 10 horses in 9 stables? You cannot add any stables, you cannot put 2 horses in one stable. (Draw 9 boxes to help you figure this out) 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pavement Improvements Planned on US 95 from Lewiston Hill to Thorn Creek Road (koze.com) — Expect lane closures and up to 15‑minute delays on US‑95 between Lewiston Hill and Thorn Creek Road starting July 7 as crews lay 90,000 tons of asphalt and upgrade safety features. Work will run Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., through September, with US‑195 suggested as an alternate route.
   

2. Interlink to Host Community Potluck at Brackenbury Square on July 4 (dailyfly.com) — Lewiston residents are invited to The Longest Table, a free community potluck at Brackenbury Square on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Interlink Senior Services, backed by a grant from Innovia Foundation, will provide seating, bottled water, plates and napkins, while guests bring food, friends and neighbors to build connections.
   

3. Lewiston Man Sentenced to 7 to 15 Years for Attempted Strangulation (dailyfly.com) — A 46-year-old Lewiston man has been sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison after a Nez Perce County jury convicted him of attempting to strangle his former girlfriend. The case, investigated by the Lewiston Police Department, involved a violent 2025 assault inside the victim’s apartment. Prosecutors highlighted his prior record, and the judge rejected a treatment-focused “rider,” citing ongoing risk to future partners.
   

4. 1909: Ready to equip homes & businesse... (lmtribune.com) — A 1909 photo shows a bustling Lewiston gas‑appliance store supplied by a gas plant that began serving downtown in 1905. The Nez Perce County Historical Society shared the image, and locals are invited to submit their own 20‑plus‑year‑old regional photos for possible publication.
   

5. Idaho Fish and Game Releases Clearwater Region Trout Stocking Schedule (dailyfly.com) — From Lewiston Fish and Game has released July’s trout stocking forecast for the Clearwater Region, including thousands of 10- to 12-inch rainbow trout headed to nearby ponds and Elk Creek Reservoir. Some stockings began this week, with more planned through late July. Anglers are urged to double-check schedules, since dates may shift with water or weather conditions.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lewiston

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday July 11
  • Gin Blossoms →
    Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, 17500 W Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston
    8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday July 2
  • Lewiston – VET to VET Cafe →
    Brookdale Lewiston, 2975 Juniper Dr, Lewiston
    10:00 am
  • Lapwai Fit & Fall Proof Class
    Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai NMPH Conference Room,111 Bever Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, US
    10:00 am
  • Lapwai Band, Strength & Stability Class
    Nez Perce Tribe Nimiipuu Health Fitness Center,111 Bever Road, Lapwai, ID 83540
    12:00 pm
  • Community Meeting Nimiipuu Descendants 150th Anniversary of Nez Pe
    Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai Middle/High School Gym,230 Main Street South, Lapwai, ID
    5:00 pm
  • 2026 Nimiipuu Golf League
    Nez Perce Tribe Red Wolf Golf Club,1676 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA 99403, USA
    5:00 pm
    • Friday July 3
  • 6am Spin Class with Cara
    Nez Perce Tribe NMPH Fitness Center,111 Bever Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA
    6:00 am
    • Monday July 6
  • HR Subcommittee
    Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID 83540

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💬 Chatter

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  • Pet Appreciation!
    Post a picture of your pet(s) in the comments, their name, and how they got their name! I have 2 pets: A black cat named Marceline The Vampire Queen … (Nextdoor 11th/21st)
  • City of Lewiston, ID posted a job opening for Communications Specialist (911 Dispatcher) - Lateral & Entry Level in Lewiston. Apply here.
  • WinCo Foods posted a job opening for Fresh Foods Clerk in Lewiston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewiston here.

Ok Lewiston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: [T] [E] [N] [H] [O] [R] [S] [E] [S] (Thank you Lisa K. for sending it in!)
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