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š± Will Clarkstonās EMS levy clear the crucial 60% hurdle?
Clarkston, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Clarkston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Will Clarkstonās EMS levy clear the crucial 60% hurdle?
- Whatās planned for LC Stateās big Dollar Auction night in Clarkston?
- What could Snake River dam decisions mean for Clarkstonās water and economy?
Also on today's calendar: Healthy Bites Workshop: Spice Up Your Health and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hazy and sweltering heat, with a high of 103 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Hazy and very hot, temps: high: 106, low: 65.
- Saturday: Sunny and sweltering heat, with a high of 102 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Clarkston EMS levy too close to call (lmtribune.com) ā Clarkstonās EMS levy is hanging by a thread, with 59% yes votes so far but at least 60% needed to pass as more ballots arrive. If it fails, city residents will see it again on the November ballot, alongside a tight sheriffās race between Blake Richards and Monte Renzelman. 
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ā¢ LC State Men's Basketball Set to Host 2026 Dollar Auction (dailyfly.com) ā LC State Menās Basketball is bringing its popular Dollar Auction to the Clarkston Event Center on Aug. 14, with dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds support player scholarships and rising travel costs, and locals can reserve tables or tickets now, bid on fast-paced auction items, or join the online silent auction if they canāt attend. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams (everycrsreport.com) ā Clarkston features prominently in a new federal analysis of how the lower Snake River dams affect navigation, hydropower, irrigation, and municipal water supplies for communities like Clarkston and Lewiston. The report explains that some cruise lines already sail as far as Clarkston and that the city relies on slackwater behind Lower Granite Dam for drinking and industrial water. It also outlines ongoing legal and political debates over whether to keep or remove the dams to help endangered salmon. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Clarkston
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Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota Book Group ā
Asotin County Library, 417 Sycamore St, Clarkston
11:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Healthy Bites Workshop: Spice Up Your Health ā
TriState Health, 1221 Highland Ave, Clarkston
3:30 pm -
Holes for Hospice ā
Quail Ridge Golf Course, 3600 Swallows Nest Loop, Clarkston
9:00 am -
IN PERSON: The American Revolutionās End and an... ā
Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Dr, Clarkston
6:00 pm -
IN PERSON: The American Revolutionās End and an Empireās Beginning ā
Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Dr, Clarkston
6:00 pm -
Moscow JV Football @ Clarkston ā
Clarkston High School, 401 Chestnut St, Clarkston
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 15
Tuesday August 18
Friday September 4
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š Events Nearby
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Saturday Ceramics ā
Artisans At the Dahmen Barn, 419 N Pkwy, Uniontown
10:00 am -
Ceramic Class ā Sunday Sessions ā
Artisans At the Dahmen Barn, 419 N Pkwy, Uniontown
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Teen Summer Reading, Uniontown
Uniontown Branch Library Uniontown Library
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Adult Summer Reading, Uniontown
Uniontown Branch Library Uniontown Library
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Ceramic Class ā Kids ā Tuesday Sessions ā
Artisans At the Dahmen Barn, 419 N Pkwy, Uniontown
4:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Wednesday August 12
Tuesday August 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We called an emergency episode to talk about #wildfires and insurance, and to share some tips about what to do after a fire.
Hosts Aaron VanTuyl and Matt Baide discuss the OIC coming to Spokane for an information session and to staff a Disaster Assistance Center: https:/ā¦ (Nextdoor ) - The most widespread smoke impacts of the season are being felt on Tuesday with smoke reaching the surface both east and west of the Cascade crest.
Our colleagues from the state Department of Natural Resources have the latest on smoke impacts in our state and when we can expect to see the smokeā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Pest Technician / Pest Control Technician at Senske Services in Clarkston, Washington in Clarkston. Apply here.
- Clearwater Paper Corporation posted a job opening for Chip Mill Helper in Clarkston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarkston here.
š Nearby News
Pullman
- Student-led supply drive for the Spokane-area (wsu.edu)
- Baumgartner to face Conroy in 5th District rematch (dnews.com)
- Washington State football: Kirby Moore previews fall camp, QB competition, injuries (swxlocalsports.com)
Dayton
- Dayton Sister City Committee earns international recognition (k991fm.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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