Good Day
Lewiston
Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 7th Annual Swap Event will take place on Saturday, March 29 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at the Holiday Inn in Clarkston where vendors will sell pop culture collectibles. The event will include a cosplay makeup tutorial at 1 p.m. and a Mario Kart tournament starting at 3 p.m. with sign-ups at 2 p.m., and part of the $5 entry fee for ages 6 and older will benefit the LC Valley Youth Resource Center. KLEW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Clarkston man, Brandon Lee Witters, 43, was arrested on felony charges of eluding police and grand theft and a misdemeanor for marijuana possession after leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen Hyundai Tucson on March 25 in Lewiston - he drove at 70-80 mph through residential streets, abandoned the vehicle near Jimmy John's, and was held on a $35,000 bond. Dailyfly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local folk music legend Dan Maher had a heart attack in January and was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer while in hospital; a GoFundMe page is set up to help pay his medical bills. A tribute concert will be held on April 17th at the Unitarian Church in Moscow — honoring more than 40 years of his work on public radio. Dailyfly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four University of Idaho BPA students won top awards at the state leadership conference on March 27 and earned a spot to compete at the nationals in Orlando from May 7 to 11—now they will focus on fundraising to cover their travel expenses. Dailyfly
- ➤ Six Idaho educators have been named finalists for the 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), including a north Idaho math teacher from Priest River High School. They submitted lesson videos and detailed applications as they join teachers from across the country to compete for the highest honor in kindergarten to 12th grade STEM education (a recognition of outstanding teaching). KHQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety division said commercial drivers must carry a valid medical certificate starting April 1 or they will be placed out-of-service. Drivers are urged to have a physical or clear digital copy on hand — the rule now applies on the first offense regardless of past record. Big Country News
- ➤ During its March meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission set spring Chinook seasons to open on April 26 in the Clearwater, Snake and Salmon River drainages — with clear area boundaries and bag limits. Full rules and e-tagging details will be released before the season begins — helping anglers plan their trips. Dailyfly
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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