Lewiston Local News – Saturday, May 16th, 2026

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Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Idaho Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 13, allowing residents to fish without a license (while fishing rules still apply); Lewiston's Kiwanis Park Pond hosts the event from 9 a.m. to noon with Fish and Game volunteers on hand and free poles for children under 14 at locations. Dailyfly

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Idaho Fish and Game opens its annual firewood sale at the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area on May 18, allowing residents to harvest dead and down timber for personal use until Oct. 31 (permits cost $10 per cord at Clearwater Regional Office). Dailyfly

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Idaho Department of Insurance has issued Bulletin 26-02 calling for data from providers writing homeowners and fire property insurance (the second call since 2025) to analyze wildfire risk impacts. Findings will guide regulatory actions to support affordable coverage (further details to come) for Idaho consumers. Big Country News

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