Good Day
Lewiston
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Lewiston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Big Country News
- ➤ 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. Big Country News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Big Country News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Dailyfly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Dailyfly
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.
~ Mark Caine
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