Good Day
Lewiston
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A University of Idaho report shows that agriculture makes up 17% of the state's economy (amounting to $44.5 billion annually and supporting 138,000 jobs). East Idaho farmers face limited groundwater access due to a breach of a 2016 agreement that risks 500,000 acres of farmland. KLEW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lewis-Clark State College's spring enrollment increased 8.2% to 3,355 students + a 53% jump in dual credit enrollments drove growth in Humanities, Nursing and Health Sciences and Technical and Industrial courses. President Cynthia Pemberton said the boost strengthens early ties with local high schoolers to support workforce needs. Big Country News
- ➤ The University of Idaho will host a two-day Deep Soil Ecotron Symposium at the Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory on Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7. Researchers, farmers & industry leaders will tour the facility, attend short presentations, and enjoy a brass performance and guest lecture. Big Country News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to severe storm damage and unstable terrain, the McGill Spur Access Site on the Clearwater River west of Ahsahka is closed until further notice. Crews are repairing the area, so the Chinook season opener on April 25 will not use this access — anglers should choose alternate routes. Big Country News
- ➤ Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) urges landowners to remove, burn or chip downed trees after a December winter storm to prevent bark beetle outbreaks. Pine removals should be completed by June 2026 and Douglas-fir and spruce blowdown by late winter 2027. Big Country News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During Flood Awareness Month, the Idaho Department of Insurance urges homeowners to review their flood risk using FEMA's Flood Map Service and consider purchasing separate flood insurance to protect against costly water damage. Big Country News
- ➤ On March 19, a federal water infrastructure package allocated $30M to Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District to engineer a project that will pump Clearwater River water to Mann’s Lake for storage before distribution — moving the project closer to completion. KLEW
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
About Good Day Lewiston
Welcome to the Good Day Lewiston, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Lewiston, Idaho community. If you like the Good Day Lewiston, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Lewiston.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Lewiston and across Idaho. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Lewiston
A free Lewiston community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaylewiston.com/sitemap