Good Day
Lewiston
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders and the Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office are partnering with area bars during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to provide reusable drink covers that help protect patrons from tampered drinks. Venues like The Wrangler Bar and Grill and Hideout offer the covers + a community effort to raise awareness +. KLEW
- ➤ NonStop Local has organized Team Tim to support Tim Adams who may miss Bloomsday because of a recent health issue (T-shirts are available online for interested supporters). KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival returns next week from Wednesday, Apr. 22 through Saturday, Apr. 25 with four days of performances, workshops, competitions and big-band shows (tickets and volunteer roles remain available). KLEW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Garfield County Public Health is converting a former funeral home in Pomeroy into a licensed child care center. The nonprofit project is backed by a $2 million state grant and will open next summer to support local families. Lewiston Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposed ballot initiative to legalize medical cannabis has gathered over 100,000 signatures, moving it closer to qualifying for the November ballot as backers work to meet statewide district requirements by April 30. KLEW
- ➤ Idaho declared an emergency drought statewide after record-low snowpack followed a warm winter and spring. The water department said the declaration will allow revised water policies and seek federal assistance. KLEW
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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