UNDERSTANDING DISTRACTED DRIVING IN IDAHO

What you need to know about the changes in Idaho's Distracted Driving Code.

DID YOU KNOW... it is against the law to use handheld/mobile electronic devices while driving? That includes when you come to a stop at a traffic light or stop sign. In fact, the only time you can use a handheld device is when you are legally par...

CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS ADA TRANSITION PLAN

This plan lays out Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects that will be funded in the future.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires the City of Lewiston to adopt an ADA Transition Plan to set forth an inventory of public rights-of-way and public buildings. Identified needs in the rights-of-way have been prioritized by the City of Lewi...

APPLY TODAY!

We are looking for community members who are passionate about growth, sustainability, and economic prosperity in Lewiston. You could play an important role by joining the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport Authority Board.

BOARD DESCRIPTION

The Board is responsible for operating and managing the activity of the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport. 

DUTIES & COMPENSATION  

The members adopt rules and regulations for the management and control of the...

9/11 TRIBUTE - WE WILL NEVER FORGET

A special radio transmission, including a moment of silence, was broadcasted through the Lewiston 911 Dispatch Center to honor those who perished on September 11, 2001.

BEFORE ENTERING CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS...

For your safety and ours, face coverings are required in all City of Lewiston buildings unless you have a medical or mental health condition or disability that prevents wearing a face covering.

Please remember to maintain at least six feet of distance from other people, where possible. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. 

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY

Lewiston School Resource Officers have a special message for everyone now that school is back in session.

HOME REPAIR PROGRAM

Do you own and occupy a house that needs repairs beyond your financial abilities? City staff are eager to help you.

WWTP PROJECT UPDATE

Learn about the latest improvements at your Wastewater Treatment Plant and why this project is so important.

This is an aerial image of your wastewater treatment plant under construction, taken seven months into the project. Numerous improvements are in progress, but the most obvious in the photo above include a new *aeration basin (highlighted in orange),**blow...

SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING FACE COVERINGS

City Manager Alan Nygaard signed an advisory public health emergency order that outlines areas where social distancing and the use of face coverings are advised.

BAGS MUST BE USED IN YOUR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES

This is important in order to limit litter and contamination to the people coming in contact with the garbage once it leaves your receptacle.

When using your garbage receptacles, City Code Sec. 17-23 requires all items to be placed in bags, either plastic or paper, with all liquids drained out.

City of Lewiston 2020 Transportation Plan

This plan will help define the future of transportation in the City of Lewiston and the surrounding Area of City Impact.

What is it?

The City of Lewiston 2020 Transportation Plan aims to define the future of transportation in the City of Lewiston and its surrounding Area of City Impact (ACI). The plan will help guide multimodal transportation improvements in Lewiston for the...

Fostering a Love of Reading in Young Children

"Literacy development begins at birth and is closely linked to a baby's earliest experiences with books and stories." - American Library Association

By Colleen Olive, Youth Services Librarian

September 18, 2020

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers often dream of having their little ones become independent, fluent readers that just naturally love books. Unfortunately, the reality of that dream is someti...

Rachel Jameton Artwork on Display

Come to the library and check out the artwork of local artist Rachel Jameton!

By Barrie Olmstead, Adult Services Librarian

September 16, 2020

Dr. Rachel Jameton is not only a Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Teaching-Learning Center at LCSC, she is also a mixed-media artist. She has nine miniature works on display at the Le...

National Hispanic American Heritage Month

Check out our book selection celebrating Hispanic American heritage!

By Barrie Olmstead, Adult Services Librarian

September 15, 2020

Fiction

The Affairs of the Falcons by Malissa Rivero

Fleeing the economic and political strife of 1990s Peru, undocumented factory worker Ana struggles to support her family while fending off the...

Book Club Kits for Teens & Tweens

Start your book club today!

By Colleen Olive, Youth Services Librarian

September 9, 2020

The Lewiston City Library’s Youth Services department has put together six new book club kits especially for tweens and teens! Each kit contains discussion questions and six copies of th...

Increased Safety Measures at the Library

Help us keep everyone safe at the library!

In order to keep the public and staff safe, the City of Lewiston is increasing safety measures in City-operated buildings and work sites, including the Lewiston City Library. As of Tuesday, September 8th, face coverings will be required to enter the libra...

Curbside Pick-up

Lewiston City Library offers Curbside Pick-up for library materials!

Lewiston City Library users may put items on hold through their library account or call the library to request items. We will bring your items out to you when you arrive to pick them up. No contact necessary! 

Curbside Pick-up Procedure:

1. Library us...

No More Late Fines?

As of February 1, the Lewiston City Library will no longer collect late fines for materials returned past their due date.

What does this mean for you?

• You will no longer be charged a daily overdue fine.
• We will clear any overdue fines you may have on your account, but any fees for lost or damaged materials will still need to be paid.
• In order to make sure your account has been ...