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🌱 What would Lower Snake River dam removal really mean for Lewiston’s economy?
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In today's newsletter:
- What would Lower Snake River dam removal really mean for Lewiston’s economy?
- Lewiston credit union theft case ends with statewide banking ban
- Thinking of switching careers into nursing? LC State just opened a door
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- Tuesday: A couple of thundershowers, with a high of 75 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The local economic implications of Lower Snake River dam removal (headwaterseconomics.org) — Lewiston’s economy is at the center of a new analysis on what removing the four Lower Snake River dams could mean for jobs, income, and power bills here and in Clarkston. Researchers found little downside for local growth, modest potential income gains, and suggest planning now for a transition that leans on local strengths, renewable energy, and workforce diversification. 
2. She Returned The Cash During The Audit—But Regulators Still Banned Her From Credit Unions (cutoday.info) — Lewiston readers should know that a former Idaho Central Credit Union employee at the local branch admitted stealing more than $63,000 and is now barred from working at Idaho-chartered financial institutions without special approval. Regulators say internal audits uncovered repeated thefts, including cash later returned during an audit, and the plea deal includes restitution, jail time, and lengthy probation.
3. LC State Nursing Master's Program Earns Maximum Accreditation, Adds Direct Entry Option (dailyfly.com) — Lewiston’s own Lewis-Clark State College just secured the maximum five-year accreditation for its Master of Science in Nursing program, solidifying local access to advanced nursing education. The college also launched a Direct Entry MSN track that lets people with non-nursing bachelor’s degrees transition into nursing through combined in-person clinicals and online graduate coursework, aimed especially at working adults and career changers.
4. Bucs dominate Patriots to win via mercy rule at Bill Skelton... (lmtribune.com) — Local baseball fans saw the Lewis-Clark Bucs dominate pool play at the Bill Skelton Memorial Tournament, routing the Palouse Patriots 12–0 in a mercy-rule win at Church Field. After also beating Walla Walla earlier, the Bucs advanced to today’s championship at Harris Field, while Palouse will play in the third-place game.
5. Lewiston Woman Arrested After Deputy Finds Stolen Vehicle Near White Bird (dailyfly.com) — A 26-year-old Lewiston woman was arrested after an Idaho County deputy, initially checking on her safety near White Bird, later found a vehicle in the area that had been reported stolen. She faces a felony grand theft-related charge and a misdemeanor pedestrian-under-the-influence charge, and remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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- Brookdale Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Lewiston. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Lewiston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lewiston here.
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