Regional news
- Drought conditions for most of north central Idaho were downgraded from moderate drought (D1) to severe drought (D2) at the end of June. They were then further downgraded to extreme drought (D3) in early July. Source: drought.gov
- Lewis-Clark State College closed its Adult Learning Center outreach offices in Moscow and Orofino. Adult basic education and GED testing remain available in the main office in Lewiston along with a single outreach site in Grangeville. Source: Lewis-Clark State College
- The Idaho Department of Education approved three years of funding for school resource officer positions at Lewiston High School and Craigmont’s Highland Joint School District. Source: KOZE
Nez Perce County
- Lewiston’s Rite Aid is scheduled to transfer ownership to CVS Pharmacy in September 2025. The deal is a result of CVS acquiring 64 Rite Aid stores in Idaho, Washington and Oregon following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy liquidation. The Rite Aid store in Moscow has closed. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- A fire damaged trailers and other items at moving company Eagle Transfer Trina Company Inc in Lewiston in mid July. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is starting a new four-week community dog training course. Source: Daily Fly
Idaho County
- Grangeville’s Pioneer Park held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pavilion. Source: Idaho County Free Press
Latah County
- The National Association of College and University Residence Halls selected the University of Idaho’s Residence Hall Association as the 2025 School of the year. The award recognizes institutions with strong levels of student participation and campus involvement. Source: Daily Fly
- Lightcast has acquired professional data provider Rhetorik, based in the United Kingdom. Source: Lightcast
- The City of Moscow was awarded a $584,000 grant from the National Park Service to create walking paths, sidewalks, new lighting and paved parking at Lola Clyde Park. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. Source: Lewiston Tribune
- Gritman Medical Center was named one of the top 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review for its continued work to expand both service offerings and patient access. Source: Gritman Medical Center
Clearwater County
- The City of Orofino hosted Capital for a Day in late July. Source: Idaho Governor’s Office
Lewis County
- Hillco Technologies has taken over production of JC Uhling Case Clamps. The clamps are used by cabinetmakers and other woodworking professionals. Source: Hillco Technologies
Openings
- The Den maternity consignment store, Moscow
- Luxe Barn women’s clothing boutique, Grangeville
- Sweetwater Design antique store, Riggins
- Seven Devils & Bar Steakhouse restaurant, Riggins
- Aura Esthetics, Lewiston
- Boba Bliss, Lewiston
- CS Spice Store, Lewiston
- East & West Supply Company, Lewiston
- Gathered Roots Cleaning Services, Lewiston
- Handy Fix & Finish handyman service, Lewiston
- Hells Canyon Dog Wash, Lewiston
- Mobile Techs cellular phone repair, Lewiston
Closings
- North Idaho Vision, Moscow
- Rite Aid, Moscow
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