Good morning, Lewiston.

Braxton Coy, a 13-year-old student at Sacajawea Middle School, was recognized by the Lewiston Fire Department after his quick actions controlled severe bleeding from a friend's neck injury over the past weekend.

His direct efforts — applying pressure, calling 911, and alerting the friend’s parents — earned him the Citizen Recognition of Life-Saving Award for bravery and leadership.

Nez Perce Tourism welcomed American Jazz, a vessel from American Cruise Lines, to the Port of Lewiston as the first arrival for the 2025 season—continuing a partnership that honors native traditions.

Passengers joined a one-hour cultural presentation featuring singing, drumming, dancing and flute playing while veteran guests received handmade gifts.

Council staff presented a forecast on Tuesday that electricity demand in the Northwest could double by 2046 as more data centers open and more cars run on electricity.

The forecast showed that demand will rise between 1.8% and 3.1% each year, and slow power grid upgrades may affect supply—prompting the council to plan new infrastructure.

Lewiston High School has a new principal as the School Board approved David Kronemann, a 2001 graduate who brings nearly 20 years of experience in education – he worked as a special education teacher and seventh grade teacher, served as dean of students and athletic director in Lapwai, and was principal at McSorley Elementary.

Bonneville Power Administration is considering joining a larger energy market today to secure reliable power and could raise costs by $79–$129 million for customers in 2026—critics say an alternative market would better protect salmon and tribal rights, with a formal decision expected in May.

The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy reached a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement that lets nuclear energy research move forward at the Idaho National Laboratory.

The waiver supports studies on high burnup nuclear fuel casks for extended spent fuel storage across 54 plants in 28 states—and it will help keep university research reactors operational for training future nuclear scientists.