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City Council approves memorandum with county for building inspections

2 weeks ago | clearwatertribune.com | Nancy Butler

During their regular session May 13, Orofino’s City Council agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Clearwater County’s Building Inspector to help the city with their inspections. Mayor Mark Swayne has been working with the county to develop the MOU and after review by the city’s attorney, it was ready for council approval with a few minor corrections.
Rotary Ripples for the week of May 21, 2025

2 weeks ago | clearwatertribune.com | Elizabeth Morgan

People of ActionMembers enjoyed a special presentation as President Elect Phil Petersen shared highlights of his recent trip to New Zealand and Fiji at our meeting May 16. The opportunity to learn more about the people and countries in our world is always appreciated. One of Phil’s roles as President Elect is to seek and coordinate our guest speakers each week. We commend him in his diligence to always provide informative as well as entertaining programs.
Rotary Ripples for the week of May 14, 2025

3 weeks ago | clearwatertribune.com | Elizabeth Morgan

People of ActionThank you to everyone that supported the Rotary Club of Orofino with the fourth annual community Reduce, Reuse, Recycle estate sale last month. From those that donated items, our booth space vendors, those that purchased items, and our hardworking team that made this happen. There are a number of residual items which are presently advertised on Facebook Marketplace. We are excited for the possibilities before us to put the funds raised back into the community with matching funds.
Orofino’s Historic District focus of Clearwater Historical Museum display

3 weeks ago | clearwatertribune.com | Nancy Butler

Orofino’s Historic District is the focus of the currently featured photo display at the Clearwater Historical Museum. Orofino’s Historic District represents the town’s commercial and residential architecture and plan as it was developed from 1895 (when founder Clifford P. Fuller took up the land comprising the district) through 1932, by which time the district had achieved its present character.
Orofino Main Street input needed answer and help spread the word

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Susan Jacobson

The Idaho Department of Commerce chose Orofino as one of three cities selected to compete to be awarded a Main Street America Transformation Strategy Workshop. Last week, we were notified that Orofino was selected. This initiative, at no cost to the city, is designed to support community-led economic growth and create sustainable, revitalized downtowns through focused strategy and resource alignment.
Orofino City Council approves Airport Master Plan

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Nancy Butler

At their regular meeting April 22, Orofino’s City Council approved the Airport Master Plan presented by Kayla Brown of J-U-B Engineering. The plan has been a two-year process and there have been presentations to the council as it was developed. This is the final part before being sent to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for their approval. It includes the preferred alternative with phases.
Zywina awarded Female Athlete of the Year at Annual LCSPYs Awards Banquet

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Alisha Alexander

LEWISTON – The Lewis-Clark State Association of Student-Athletes (ASA) hosted the seventh annual LCSPYs award show on Tuesday night and handed out 13 awards in the Williams Conference Center. The awards included Men’s and Women’s Freshmen of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Men’s and Women’s Heart of a Warrior, Breakthrough Athletes of the Year, Comeback Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year and Warrior of the Year.
US-95 paving north of Riggins underway

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Mark Pfeifer |ITD Communication

Roadside milling and paving operations are underway on U.S. Highway 95 between Riggins and Race Creek Bridge. The paving is the final touch up work as part of the Rockfall Stabilization Project last fall. Travelers can expect flaggers and intermittent delays of up to 15 minutes between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. During working hours the highway will be reduced to a single lane with alternating directions of travel. Slower speeds are encouraged for safety.
Rotary Ripples for April 23, 2025

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Elizabeth Morgan |Cathy Judge

People of ActionMark your calendars for April 25-27. Rotary’s biggest sale yet. The building is packed to capacity and we also have a number of guest vendors selling their items toward the front of the building. The Rotary Club of Orofino section has antiques and antique furniture, special collections, books and puzzles, home electronics, tools and accessories, hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor equipment.
CCED to host free "giving night" at Rex Theater

1 month ago | clearwatertribune.com | Susan Jacobson

Clearwater County Economic Development (CCED) is hosting a free "giving night" at The Rex Theater on Johnson Avenue in Orofino on May 1, at 6 p.m.. CCED will show a screening of the movie "Uncharitable" and a meet and greet with local charities in conjunction with Idaho Gives, the statewide charitable fundraising donation drive. The movie, "Uncharitable", asks the question, "What if charity could be transformed from a gesture to an answer- to solving the world's greatest problems?