Good morning, Lewiston.

Three-year-old Logan Hargett of Lewiston is now in third place in the national Toddler of the Year contest—an event that raises funds for Toys for Tots.

His mother said he must finish in the top two to move forward and compete for a $25,000 prize to help with education costs.

Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation has surpassed $2 million in support for families in need and will hold a community celebration on Wednesday, August 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the open lawn next to Hot Shots Café on Bryden—free ice cream sandwiches donated by Green Machine Ice Cream and drink coupons will be provided.

The YWCA Lewiston-Clarkston will host Corks for a Cause on August 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Lindsay Creek Vineyards—featuring live music by JR Lecuesta, lawn games, a silent auction, and a range of beverages with 10% of food and drink sales supporting services for domestic violence survivors.

Residents on the Nez Perce Reservation are told to take precautions as wildfire smoke sets air quality to unhealthy levels.

The Nez Perce Tribe’s Environmental Resource and Waste Management Air Quality Program said an advisory that began August 22 will last until 9 a.m. Monday—children, elders, and others at risk should remain indoors.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that six recreation areas along the lower Snake River — including Lewiston Levee Parkway near the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center — will reopen for fall use in late August and September after earlier closures due to staffing issues.

The phased openings will offer local visitors opportunities for camping, fishing, and hunting as operations improve.

LC State Cross Country teams are ranked in the top 20 of the NAIA as the women are at No. 16 and the men at No. 15, and they will open the season on August 29 at the Clash of the Inland Northwest—full season details will be announced soon.