News Flash

Posted on: November 20, 2023

LHS STUDENTS GIFT LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES ACROSS LEWISTON

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Lewiston High School (LHS) National Honor Society students have donated three Little Free Libraries now installed at different prominent city locations: Orchards Pool, Sunset Park, and Syringa Park.

A Little Free Library functions as a 'take a book, share a book' free exchange where anyone can borrow or contribute books at any Little Free Library location. 

On Monday, November 20th, a few of the students delivered books to one of the librarie...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 1, 2023

PARTICIPATE IN THE TRANSPORTATION CIP UPDATE BY NOVEMBER 30TH!

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The annual update of Lewiston’s Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is underway, and we want your input.

The Transportation CIP serves as a vital guide, prioritizing major transportation capital improvement projects through an objective scoring system. Updated yearly, it incorporates progress from prior years, adjusts ongoing projects with new data or needs,...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

CDBG GRANT ALERT – ACT NOW!

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Explore funding opportunities for low-to-moderate-income households and small businesses in Lewiston, Idaho!

The City of Lewiston is accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Act fast – limited funds are available! 

The focus of CDBG funds is to empower our community with diverse projects that address inf...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

YOUR NEW COMMUNITY HERO WITH A FAMILIAR FACE

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Introducing Dave Gobbi, your new Community Resource Officer, a familiar face from his dedicated service with the Lewiston Police Department for 30 years.

Dave takes on a new, but crucial role in safeguarding public health, safety, and the environment in the City of Lewiston. His responsibilities include handling land use complaints, enforcing city health and safety codes, and ensuring compliance with ordin...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

PUBLIC EDUCATION & OUTREACH EVENT

Stormwater Drainage System Utility Open House

Join us at Orchards Community Church on November 28th to get the lowdown on the upcoming Stormwater Drainage System Utility service fees, capital improvement projects, and more!

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

LEGAL EXCELLENCE & COMMUNITY DEDICATION

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Assistant City Attorney Jennifer Tengono was honored for her commitment to the legal profession and dedication to community service.

Jennifer achieved a significant milestone by being honored with the "Denise O'Donnell Day Pro Bono Award" from the Idaho State Bar. This prestigious award recognizes Jennifer's exceptional commitment to pro bono service, embodying the legacy of ...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

DO NOT PUT LEAVES IN THE STREET

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Help us keep storm drains clear of leaves and other debris. Do not put leaves in the street and be on the lookout for clogged drains. Even small blockages can lead to standing water and in severe cases, backups and flooding.

While the City of Lewiston Public Works Department is working diligently to make sure as many of our nearly 4,000 storm drain structures remain as clear as possible, it’s a herculean task for our small team. Your help can keep a small blockage f...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

LPD OFFICER GRADUATES FROM FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY

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Captain Jeff Klone, of the Lewiston Police Department, was one of two hundred and thirty-eight law enforcement officers from across 47 states, the District of Columbia, and the world, to graduate from this prestigious program.

Captain Klone  recently achieved a significant milestone by graduating from the prestigious FBI National Academy. This accomplishment, which hasn't been attained by a member of the Lewiston Police Department in over 20 years, marks a his...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: November 14, 2023

THREE ENTITIES, ONE PARTNERSHIP

Reservoir Tank Branding Project

Another wonderful partnership project between the City of Lewiston, Lewis-Clark State College, and the Lewiston Independent School District #1!

Together, we've unveiled new signage at the reservoir tank on Community Drive, a testament to our thriving community. This site, home to Lewiston's new high school, Lewis-Clark State College's Schweitzer Career and Technical Edu...

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City of Lewiston News
Posted on: October 20, 2023

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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As we approach the November 7 election, you may notice an increase in signs appearing in the public right-of-way.

It's important to remember that signs must be placed in approved locations and adhere to City Code requirements; otherwise, they will be removed. To ensure everyone understands the regulations, we've put together some helpful information. 

What yo...

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City of Lewiston News

News Flash

Posted on: November 20, 2023

Library Holidays

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Need Resources While We’re Closed?

By Kaleena Chamberlin

As a city department, the Lewiston City Library sees several holiday closures around this time of year including November 11th, November 23rd-24th, December 24th-25th, January 1st, and January 15th. But don’t despair!

If you ...

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Lewiston Library News
Posted on: November 13, 2023

A Celebration of Local History

A selection of books, magazines and dvds from the Local History Room

Welcome to the reorganized Tsceminicum Club & Local History Room!

Items in the Tsceminicum Club Idaho & Local History Room have been rearranged! The room used to be loosely organized by categories with similar topics shelved next to each other. Now items are arranged alphabetically by each category, as written on th...

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Lewiston Library News
Posted on: November 27, 2023

YWCA Resources at the Library

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By Emma S.

The YWCA is a global organization that was founded in 1855 to aid individuals facing hardships without discrimination as well as provide support within the community-especially for those who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence...

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Lewiston Library News