Good Day
Lewiston
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting on Ash Ave in Lapwai on May 20 left one man dead and led police to arrest Victor Gray for first-degree murder after responding to a citizen dispute around 7 p.m.—investigators from Nez Perce County, Nez Perce Tribal Police, Idaho State Police, the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, and Lewiston Police are now examining the case. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kathleen Tetwiler was named Assistant Principal at Sacajawea Middle School for the 2025–2026 school year by the Lewiston Independent School District—she brings over 20 years of education experience from roles such as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Orofino Jr./Sr. High School and leadership at Idaho Digital Learning Academy. Dailyfly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game reported that spring Chinook salmon returns over Bonneville Dam are over 90% complete with projections showing record numbers from Clear Creek, and estimates for Clearwater, Rapid, and Hells Canyon fisheries are steady. The commission will meet today — to discuss raising the daily limit to two adults upstream of Orofino Bridge — so anglers can better harvest the abundant returns. Dailyfly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said Lewiston voters rejected the $25 million bond measure on May 20 to fund upgrades for aging water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, and the mayor thanked residents while saying the city will explore other funding options (including replacing pipes more than 100 years old). Dailyfly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A U.S. Forest Service firefighter—Justin Shaw—suffered a traumatic brain injury in August after being struck by a tree and is now making progress in his recovery as he can feed and dress himself while improving his speech despite not yet walking independently. He will continue therapy in Omaha for three months. KHQ
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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