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Lewiston, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Lewiston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Lewiston crews rescued residents from the Turnberry Apartments fire
- KLEW signal trouble resolved—what Lewiston satellite viewers need to know
- Ready to dance along with Lewiston Civic Theatre’s “Mamma Mia!”?
Also on today's calendar: Gin Blossoms.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fire Damages Apartment Balcony at Lewiston Complex, Residents Rescued (dailyfly.com) — Firefighters in Lewiston quickly contained a balcony fire Wednesday at the Turnberry Apartments on Magnolia Street, rescuing residents and limiting damage to one unit. Lewiston fire and police crews assisted multiple people, including a wheelchair user, and two officers were checked for smoke inhalation. The cause is still under investigation, and the Red Cross is helping displaced tenants. 
2. KLEW broadcast returns to satellite services after problems ... (lmtribune.com) — Satellite viewers around Lewiston can once again watch KLEW after a circuit failure briefly cut the station’s feed to satellite services. Engineers for new owner Rincon Broadcasting traced and restored the problem Tuesday, while over-the-air antenna viewers were able to keep watching throughout the outage. The fix returns normal access for local satellite subscribers.
3. Community theater: It's summer musical time (lmtribune.com) — Lewiston Civic Theatre is kicking off its annual summer musical Friday with a lively production of “Mamma Mia!” for valley audiences. The show follows Sophie’s search for her father against a sunny Greek Island backdrop, packed with ABBA hits and an interactive, dance-friendly finale that director Larry Goodwin hopes will get Lewiston-Clarkston Valley crowds on their feet.
4. Blast from the Past / 1955: A family picnic in the park (lmtribune.com) — A nostalgic family snapshot from the 1950s shows the Bull family enjoying elk burgers and Cragmont soda at Laird Park, east of Harvard. The Lewiston Tribune is inviting readers across the region, including Lewiston residents, to share their own historical photos by email or mail for future “Blast from the Past” features.
5. Crapo's 2025 housing survey identifies housing challenges faced by Idahoans (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Lewiston-area homeowners are among Idaho residents calling for smaller homes on smaller lots instead of more sprawl, according to U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo’s 2025 housing survey. The statewide report details how renters and homeowners are squeezed by rising costs, limited housing types, and state laws that restrict local renter protections, while new legislation aims to boost denser, more affordable housing options.
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Reading Program Registration →
Lewiston City Library, 411 D St, Lewiston
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Board Work Session at Central Services
Lewiston Independent District #340 3317 12th St, Lewiston, ID 83501, USA
6:00 pm -
Gin Blossoms →
Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, 17500 W Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston
8:00 pm
Monday June 22
Saturday July 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pride Event
Nez Perce Tribe NMPH Front Lawn Near Community Health,111 Bever Rd, Lapwai, ID
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Spin Class with Dr. Capawana
Nez Perce Tribe NMPH Fitness Center,111 Bever Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA
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Wildlife, Environmental & Cultural Summit
Nez Perce Tribe Ponderosa Center,1117 East Lake Street, McCall, ID 83638, USA
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HR Subcommittee
Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID 83540 -
Law & Order Subcommittee
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6am Spin Class with Cara
Nez Perce Tribe NMPH Fitness Center,111 Bever Rd, Lapwai, ID 83540, USA
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Kamiah Fit & Fall Proof Class
Nez Perce Tribe Wa-A'Yas Community Center,401 Idaho St, Kamiah, ID 83536, USA
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Youth Wellbriety
Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID 83540
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Land Enterprise Commission
Nez Perce Tribe Lapwai, ID 83540
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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