Good morning, Lewiston.

Toys for Tots launched its 2025 campaign in Lewiston on October 2, led by Marine Corps Sgt Jason Brown who asked for donations of new-unwrapped toys for children ages 0-15.

The program will open applications for toy assistance the week before Thanksgiving and hold a Marine Corps League celebration on November 15 to honor the Corps and highlight the campaign.

Today, the Downtown Lewiston Artwalk runs from 5—9 p.m. and features over 50 artists and more than 30 local businesses; it will continue tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — offering live performances, art demonstrations, and family activities downtown.

Seventeen-year-old Kadynce Scott from Lewiston was chosen in April to represent the city at a state event in Idaho Falls—she will compete as part of the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program on October 10th and 11th.

She will travel on October 5th with 34 other participants to prepare for the event.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will resume the harvest of both clipped and unclipped adult fall Chinook salmon Saturday, Oct.

4 after a closure that began Sept. 19 due to warm river temperatures and low wild fish counts—managers say cooler conditions now support a higher harvest limit. Updated counts show that over 5,040 wild fall Chinook are expected to pass Lower Granite Dam.

The city is asking voters to approve a $22.54 million bond on November 4 to fix aging water, wastewater and stormwater pipes — many built in 1910 and the 1930s — and repair streets and sidewalks; officials say the bond will use current funds with no planned tax rate increase.

After Congress failed to pass a funding bill, the federal government partially shut down Wednesday, causing about 14,387 Idaho federal workers to face furloughs or work without pay—essential services like mail and Social Security checks continued while lawmakers and agencies braced for delays. Federal programs such as SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid were maintained for now as the shutdown spurred uncertainty about future operations.

The Port of Lewiston announced that Commissioner Jerry Klemm will retire on January 31, 2026, leaving District 3 vacant and prompting the Port to name an interim commissioner until a November 3, 2026 election selects a full-term leader—registered District 3 voters must apply by 5 p.m. on October 27 by email or in person at the Port office.

TriState Health will open a new dermatology clinic this fall at its main campus on Highland Avenue at 1119 Highland Avenue Suite 7—where experienced provider Carol Chandler will lead the center in treating skin conditions such as cancer, psoriasis, and acne.

Data from the Gun Violence Data Hub showed that Idaho had a gun suicide rate of over 22 per 100,000 for people age 70 and older between 2009 and 2023 — the fourth highest in the nation, and experts said challenges like severe illness, isolation, and easy access to firearms contributed to the high rate.

LC State Women’s Cross Country Warriors ranked No. 23 in the latest NAIA Women’s Cross Country Coaches’ Top 25—released yesterday—after finishing fifth at the WWU Bill Roe Invitational.

The team will prepare for their lone home meet next week, which marks the halfway point of the season.