Good morning, Lewiston.

Participants of all ages will gather for the LC Valley Down and Dirty Mud Run — set for Saturday, Aug.

29 in Lewiston. Jeff Marshall leads this long-standing, family-friendly event that donates proceeds to local charities.

Veterans at the Idaho State Correctional Institution started a year-long vegetable garden in partnership with Kuna Food Bank to supply fresh produce such as potatoes, onions, bell peppers, squash, and beets to local families.

The group hopes to add more garden boxes next season.

A fire is burning off U.S. Highway 95 near Lewiston at mile marker 320 and is estimated to cover 80 acres plus threaten about 15 structures while about 80 personnel with air support work to control the blaze as authorities partially close the highway.

Lewis-Clark State College’s proposal to rebrand as a university was stalled in the House this session, and LC State President Cynthia Pemberton said she will reintroduce the bill in 2027.

Lawmakers raised concerns about costs and a potential merger with larger institutions.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center said CFO Aaron Poole will leave on Sept.

18 to join AdventHealth in Denver after six years of service; he is working on a transition plan to support his team.