Good morning, Lewiston.

The Lewiston School District Board of Directors has eliminated the 'Pay to Participate' fees at Lewiston High School—extending the removal of participation fees already applied at the middle school level so every student can join athletics and other activities.

Superintendent Tim Sperber said this change will help ensure that all students have equal opportunities to engage in school programs.

The Idaho Career Ready Students council has opened the microgrant application process for local education agencies to apply for up to $50,000 for new or expanded career technical education programs for the 2025–2026 school year.

Districts and charter schools must apply by October 17 at 6:00 p.m.—preference is given to those without previous ICRS funding.

Air quality on the Nez Perce Reservation remains in effect due to wildfire smoke since Friday, September 5 at 10am and will continue until Monday, September 8 at 11:00am—residents are advised to follow health guidelines as conditions vary across the area.

Idaho refugees have lost food assistance through SNAP due to a new law passed by Congress and will lose Medicaid on October 1st, 2026—about 550 individuals are affected, and U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo said lawmakers might review the policy to address these impacts.

This decision comes as refugees also face higher fees for work permits and asylum applications.

TriState Health is launching its Let Pink Shine campaign in October to raise breast cancer awareness, promote preventative screenings and support survivors in the Lewis-Clark Valley.

The kickoff will be on October 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Women’s Imaging Center on Highland Avenue in Clarkston & Main Street in Lewiston will be decorated with pink ribbons to show support.