Good morning, Lewiston.

Lewiston residents will attend the official unveiling of the Nichols Family Monument at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the intersection (Cecil Andrus Way and Bengal Way) to honor a family that helped shape local schools, city work, and community services.

City leaders and family members will speak to show how the Nichols family made a big difference in Lewiston.

James Johnson was sentenced to life in prison on April 4th at the Idaho State Correctional Center for beating his cellmate Milo Warnock—originally from Lewiston—and may be eligible for parole after 35 years.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories raised its starting hourly wage to $20 for U.S. workers on April 1—among more than 500 global openings, 410 are available at its Lewiston, Pullman and Moscow sites.

Idaho lawmakers concluded their 89-day session last Friday with major education reforms that include a new private school choice tax credit, curriculum changes, teacher salary increases, and updated higher education policies—officials noted several proposals did not pass and may return next session in 39 weeks.

Lewiston School District renewed its preschool pilot program for a second year with a small expansion—bringing near-peer students paying $600 a month and federally funded special education participants—boosting student learning in academics and life skills while supporting staff with onsite childcare.

Five members of the Lewiston based Inland Empire AAU Karate Team won 4 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the North American Open in Las Vegas on April 5th and 6th.

On April 5th and 6th, five members of the Inland Empire AAU Karate Team competed in Las Vegas and won 4 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the North American Open—boosting their international record.

The team, led by Coach Jonathan Morrow, included Anton Arthur, Luke Heavrin, Maverick Campbell, CC Subis, and Makaela Everheart.