Good morning, Lewiston.

An 80-foot grand fir from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests was chosen as the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

The tree from the Salmon River Ranger District will be harvested in late October+ decorated by Idaho residents and tour before its tree-lighting in early December.

U.S. Highway 12 near Greer reopened to one-lane alternating traffic with a pilot car as fire crews respond to ongoing wildfire activity.

Travelers should expect delays over three miles and follow traffic control directions.

Lewiston Firefighters Local 1773 announced that Emery Schumacher (11-year-old) will serve as the local ambassador for the Fill the Boot campaign set for Saturday, August 22 at 19th Ave and 21st Street.

The fundraiser supports research and care for muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular diseases affecting local families.

On July 31, 2026, the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils delivered supplies, including Gatorade, masks and gloves, to farmworkers near a corn field outside Nampa to help them cope with heat and wildfire smoke.

The JJ Saldaña Heat and Smoke fund relies on community donations to support vulnerable workers.

The Alpowa Fire in Asotin and Garfield counties has grown to 1,400 acres and remains 0% contained, prompting a Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation order for Westlake Drive while state mobilization and firefighting crews use dozers and aircraft on the steep, rocky terrain.

Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth presented a check for $47,000 to the veterans cemetery from sales of a commemorative medallion honoring women veterans during the centennial of suffrage; only 29 medallions remained available.