Good morning, Lewiston.

Brandon Rehder of Columbia Grain, who grew up on a family farm in Cottonwood, urges local youth to explore agriculture during National Agriculture Week today as he manages grain operations across the Camas Prairie (a region known for farms) and champions his Legacy Program.

Gas prices in Lewiston climbed overnight, with statewide averages at about $3.79/gal and some pumps in town listing $3.99, while lower rates are found at the 76 station in North Lewiston.

Experts point to global oil market instability and spring break demand as key drivers.

Nez Perce County officials closed County Road R-340, known as Summit Grade, after flood damage caused several washouts between U.S. Highway 12 and Berriman Road; drivers are advised to take alternate routes until repairs are completed.

Drivers in Lewiston will face a temporary closure on 11th Avenue from Snake River Avenue to Prospect Avenue (from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m.) on Wednesday, March 25 as Avista Utilities replaces power poles.

Officials announced that the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will come from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho.

Governor Brad Little and Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch praised the selection as a proud symbol of the state's natural beauty for next Christmas.

TriState Health has added a new orthopedic provider, Levi Jeppson (PA-C), who will begin seeing patients at the end of March.

He is a graduate of Lewis Clark State College and the College of Idaho and returns to Lewiston to offer personalized care for pain and mobility management.

Tristate Health expanded its Clarkston orthopedics clinic on March 17 by adding PA-C Levi Jeppson + the clinic now accepts new patients without referrals to boost local care.