PUT A FREEZE ON WINTER FIRES

Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Put a freeze on winter fires by reviewing this helpful safety information provided by your Lewiston Fire Department, in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association.

Heating is the second leading cause of US home fires and home fire injuries and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. December, January, and February are the peak months for heating fires. Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved...

NEED HELP PAYING RENT?

Idaho Housing and Finance Association has reopened its Housing Preservation Program, which is dedicated to helping renters who have been affected by COVID-19.

This program provides assistance to those unable to pay rent or utilities as a result of being financially impacted by the pandemic. 

Renters can find more information regarding this program, as well as submit requests for assistance, by going to ...

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN: DRAFT TRANSPORTATION CIP

The City of Lewiston 2020 Transportation Plan is in the works, but your input is crucial in the prioritization and overall implementation of projects.

This plan will help guide improvements in Lewiston’s transportation system for the next 20 years by establishing goals and objectives, consolidating projects from other existing transportation plans and studies conducted over the past decade, an...

EFFECTIVE JAN. 14, 2021

Under the direction of the City Council, Director of Civil Defense Alan Nygaard issued an order suspending alcohol renewal fees for restaurants and bars in an effort to help alleviate economic hardships facing some businesses during this critical time.

EFFECTIVE JAN. 13, 2021

Under the direction of the Lewiston City Council, Director of Civil Defense Alan Nygaard issued an order suspending utility bill late fees in an effort to help alleviate economic hardships facing some residents during this critical time.

30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Lewiston has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, 30 years in a row!

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Lewiston for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ...

VEHICLE THEFTS ON THE RISE

The Lewiston Police Department is experiencing a high volume of calls regarding vehicle burglaries that involve smashed windows.

“It’s unusual to have this many burglaries where the windows are broken and things are taken, that’s why we recommend not leaving valuables in the car or in plain sight,” Lewiston Police department Lieutenant Jeff K...

FY 2020 CONSTRUCTION VALUES

"The construction values show a robust investment climate in Lewiston's economy, which increases the number of jobs and housing for everyone."

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

Do you own and occupy a house that needs repairs beyond your financial abilities?

City staff are eager to help you!

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 21, 2020

Public Health Emergency Order No. 20-10 is hereby approved and ordered by the Lewiston City Council on November 19, 2020, and issued by the City Manager for implementation on November 21, 2020.

Specifically, this order requires: 

• every person in the City of Lewiston, when in a *public place, to maintain at least six-foot physical distancing from non-**household members, whenever possible; and
• for every person in the City of Lewiston to we...

APPLICANTS WANTED

Downtown Lewiston's Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board

Over the course of two years, leaders from Beautiful Downtown Lewiston met with over 40 downtown property owners to discuss the opportunity to develop a Downtown Business Improvement District, held several meetings to answer questions and obtain feedback,...

Dark Academia 101

"Nothing can cure the soul but the senses, just as nothing can cure the senses but the soul." - Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

By Emma Schneider, Library Page

January 5, 2021

Aesthetics, or guidelines for the style of an artistic movement, enable individuals to connect to, seek out, and find involvement in these movements. Dark Academia, an aesthetic trend, has recently become main...

Charming Chapters Genre Quest: Graphic Novels

Get your Charming Chapters Genre charm!

December 29, 2020

During the month of January, embark on your quest to explore the genre of Graphic Novels! Graphic novels are full-length stories that are published in comic-strip or sequential art format. Unlike American comic books and most manga (Japan...

I'm Just Not a Reader...

Helping tweens become lifelong readers and transition into higher level reading requirements.

By Colleen Olive, Youth Services Librarian

December 28, 2020

I'm just not a reader...

These discouraging words have been expressed by countless tweens as they transition into their middle school years where higher reading requirements are expected. Unfortuna...

Changes to Library Services

Curbside service with computer and meeting space by appointment.

Lynn Johnson, Library Director

November 24, 2020

Due to the rise in COVID19 cases in our community, the Lewiston City Library will move to offering library users materials through curbside delivery only, as well as computer and meeting room access by appoin...