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Lewiston, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Lewiston! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lockdown lifted at St. Joe’s—here’s what police say happened
- How LC State’s new Elevate program could fast-track your next degree
- See who dominated as Lewis-Clark routed North Idaho at Church Field
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
- Saturday: Pleasant with sunny intervals, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Lockdown Lifted After Threat Investigation (dailyfly.com) — A precautionary lockdown at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston was lifted Monday evening after police determined there was no ongoing threat. Lewiston officers and county deputies traced alarming threats from a suicidal individual to a home in Clarkston, where the person was found safe with family; charges are still being considered. 
2. LC State to offer new three-year degree through new program (ktvb.com) — Lewiston’s Lewis-Clark State College is rolling out LC State Elevate, a new suite of programs aimed at helping busy adults earn degrees faster and more flexibly. Options include a three-year applied science bachelor’s, expanded online offerings, portfolio credit for work experience, CTE evening and weekend classes, and a direct-entry master’s in nursing leadership.
3. LEGION BASEBALL ROUNDUP: North Idaho Lakers drop three contests (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Lewiston hosted a rough American Legion weekend for the North Idaho Lakers, who dropped two lopsided Junior B games to Lewis-Clark at Church Field before falling again to Lakeside in Sandpoint. Local fans still saw standout performances from Lewis-Clark hitters and pitchers as the Bucs improved to 7-1 on the season.
4. Idaho State Police, Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office, and Lewiston Police Department Join Forces to Reduce Summer Crashes During '100 Deadliest Days' (idaho.gov) — Lewiston drivers will see extra patrols this summer as Idaho State Police, the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, and Lewiston Police team up to curb crashes during the “100 Deadliest Days.” Officers will target speeding, DUI, distracted driving, seatbelt use, and unsafe equipment, emphasizing education and voluntary compliance while encouraging residents to plan sober rides and report dangerous drivers.
5. Events Roundup: Indoors and out — events all around (lmtribune.com) — Lewiston residents can check out a “Whiskers & Wings” wildlife art show Friday evening at Lucidity Gallery in Newberry Square and shop the Lewiston Farmers Market on Thain Grade all summer. The roundup also notes Moscow’s Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair and confirms Clarkston’s market is canceled this season.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Doggone! (Thank you Juanita B. for sending it in!)
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