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Hey Lewiston, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s edition: Idaho winemaker’s remarkable ascent, Liberty Theater sign restoration, and Army Jazz Ambassadors concert + fun things to do for free & local fundraisers worth checking out this week.

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📰 In the news

Idaho winemaker’s remarkable ascent: Lewiston’s Clearwater Canyon Cellars climbed to No. 4 on the Platinum leaderboard after five more wines earned honors, led by winemaker Coco Umiker, known as the Empress of the Platinum — read the full story.

City project affects commutes: Lewiston will start replacing a downtown water main this month on 3rd Street between D and Beachey. Expect one lane each at 3rd and D Street through mid-April — find timeline and traffic impacts.

Restoration for a local icon: Liberty Theater’s historic sign has come down in Lewiston, with a lookalike to replace it, funded by a $100,000 grant from the Idaho Heritage Trust and National Park Service — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Practice figure drawing with live model
• Paint and sip at Stadium Sportsbar
• Join IEAAU Karate’s March BINGO Night

🫶 We got your back

Sandwich cravings, sorted: Main Street Grill powers you past the midday slump with legit Philly cheesesteaks, a stout French Dip, and a crispy B.L.T., all without fuss. When a quick win is in order, a booth in downtown Lewiston and a great sandwich let the day handle itself.

Riverside reset: When you need a quick breather that still feels like a mini escape, you’ll find shady lawns, mellow riverfront trails, and just-enough adventure at Hells Gate State Park: disc golf, easy biking, maybe a jet boat ride, all without leaving town. Pack a snack and ignore your errands.

Game night upgrade: Looking to refresh your deck or finally try Pokémon with the kids? Game Play keeps a deep bench of trading cards, accessories, and an easygoing community vibe. With packs aplenty, friendly rivalries kick off quickly, turning a random Tuesday into bragging-rights material.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌹 Informational Rose Clinic @ Patt’s Garden Center (Clarkston) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Have a rose bush behaving like a diva? Swing by Patt’s greenhouse for the free, annual clinic with Master Rosarian Jerry Hendrickson, who’ll cover pruning, fertilizing, favorite varieties, and field your questions. Bring a notebook, a lawn chair, and your thorny dilemmas.

🎷 Army Jazz Ambassadors @ Clarkston High School | Saturday (3/14) at 7:00 PM – If you think Army bands only do Sousa, let the Jazz Ambassadors change your mind with tight horns, buttery ballads, and toe-tapping swing. It is free, just snag a ticket, sit back, and let the pros show you how it is done.

☕ Coffee & Donuts @ Hells Canyon Harley-Davidson | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Free coffee and donuts, because adulthood sometimes deserves a tiny win before noon. Swing by, claim your caffeine and sugar like a responsible rebel, then linger for neighborly small talk, eye the best maple bar, and pretend you only came for just one.

🤰 Childbirth Express Class @ St. Joseph Regional Medical Center | Thursday (3/26) at 6:00 PM – Childbirth Express packs the essentials into one night, covering labor support, pain management, and a hospital tour. It’s free and limited to six moms with a support person, so claim a spot at https://www.sjrmc.org/events, or call 208.799.5430 before baby sets the schedule.

🐰 Spring Celebration Easter Egg Hunt @ Lincoln Middle School (Clarkston) | Saturday (4/4) at 10:00 AM – New Ground Alliance is hosting a free Spring Celebration at Lincoln Middle with an Easter egg hunt, a bounce house, an obstacle course, and kid-sized roller coaster rides. Set the kids loose, catch up with neighbors, and pretend the bounce house isn’t calling your name.

🕊 Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group @ St. Stanislaus Church and Parish Center | Wednesday (4/8) at 6:00 PM – Need a gentle place to land after pregnancy or infant loss? Meet in St. Joseph Regional’s Parish Hall for a support circle, facilitated by an RN, to remember our babies, share, and feel less alone. Free, open to all, details at sjrmc.org/events.

✨ Upcoming local fundraisers

🧠 Trivia Night @ The Hideout | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Test your trivia chops at a night that does good, with your registration supporting Lewiston students through the Lewiston Independent Foundation for Education. Bring your brainy crew, grab a table, and use those random facts for bragging rights, prizes, and zero guilt about skipping dishes.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Lewiston report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 47°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 28%

A chance of snow between 8am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 87%

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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