Good morning, Lewiston.

State officials announced that Idaho employers will save about $11 million in unemployment tax in 2026 after the base rate drops by 7.5% to 0.729% (the second-lowest since 1980) and the taxable wage base rises to $58,300.

Today, powerful wind gusts in the Lewis-Clark Valley toppled trees onto roads and power lines in Lewiston and Clarkston, and emergency crews are using heavy equipment to clear debris while officials urge residents to avoid downed trees + hazards.

The Lewiston Post Office is temporarily closed due to building damage, and PO Box services will resume on Saturday, Dec.

20.

Avista crews began restoring power to about 71,600 customers yesterday after a windstorm knocked down trees and branches, and they continue working with outages expected to last over 24 hours.

The LC State Women’s Basketball team won 88-27 against Walla Walla on Tuesday in College Place & forced 26 turnovers to hold their opponent to very few points throughout the game.

LC State Women’s Basketball enters its final contest of 2025 ranked No. 15 in the NAIA poll; the team holds an 8 to 3 overall record and 2 to 1 in Cascade Conference play, with key players excelling in rebounds, assists and blocks.

Jedidiah Barnaby earned NAIA Indoor Track Athlete of the Week on Dec.

17 by running a record 60m dash time at the Spokane Invitational, breaking his own school record and earning his first national honor (emphasizing his rising track profile).