Good morning, Lewiston.

Clearwater Power Company announced a planned power outage for over 1,200 members on Saturday, May 10 from 7 a.m. to about 5 p.m.—BPA will do maintenance at the Port of Wilma substation.

A construction crew working north of Highway 128 and Wild Dove Lane discovered an explosive device this morning at Lewiston Hill — the Spokane Explosive Disposal Unit confirmed it was active and safely removed it, while authorities have not released its origins.

On May 4, 59-year-old Glenn Amberson from Pullman was arrested at Clearwater River Casino after allegedly stealing a mint-green iPhone 16e valued at $1,200 and admitting he planned to sell it for gambling funds before disposing of it in a storm drain; he later appeared in court with bond set at $5,000.

Lewiston police officer Michael Topp—who has over 11 years of service—was promoted to sergeant at the Lewiston Police Department during a City Council work session, where his son pinned on his new badge.

Topp began his career at the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office in 2010 and served as a field training officer for nine years before his 2022 promotion to corporal.

Idaho lawmakers prepared 1,378 pieces of legislation for the 2025 session at the Capitol in Boise—about 140 more than last year—setting a record in more than 30 years.

House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel said out-of-state model bills helped boost the count, with 341 bills becoming law and most set to start on July 1.

Governor Brad Little visited Lewiston on Monday to review wins from the 2025 legislative session, including a 95% approval of his Keeping Promises plan that funds education, tax relief, and water projects like the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District.

Lawmakers set aside $30 million for water systems — though the governor said ongoing funds for fire suppression were not approved.

Coach Caelyn Orlandi announced that junior transfer Ellee Brockman from Western Washington University will join the Warriors in the fall—she is known for her scoring versatility and defensive length, having helped secure GNAC titles and earned Olympic League MVP honors at Kingston High School—adding valuable depth to the team.