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    Introducing Clearwater ID Now: A Simpler Way to Stay Informed
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    Business
    5 min read

    Introducing Clearwater ID Now: A Simpler Way to Stay Informed

    If you’ve lived in the Clearwater River region for any length of time, you’ve probably experienced it:You hear about a fire nearby…Or a road closure…O...

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    Tami Collins5/6/2026
    Be Ready Before the Smoke Shows Up: Rural Emergency Prep for Your Family, Home, Pets & Livestock
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    6/17/2026By Clearwater ID Now

    Be Ready Before the Smoke Shows Up: Rural Emergency Prep for Your Family, Home, Pets & Livestock

    In rural Idaho, emergency planning looks a little different.We are not just packing a backpack and heading for the nearest freeway. Many of us have gr...

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    NEWS BRIEF: What’s on Idaho’s May 19 Primary Ballot
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    5/13/2026Tami Collins

    NEWS BRIEF: What’s on Idaho’s May 19 Primary Ballot

    The Idaho Secretary of State has released the list of offices appearing on the May 19 Primary Election ballot, including federal, statewide executive,...

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    Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home
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    5/13/2026From IdahoFireWise | April 30, 2026

    Wildfire Preparedness Starts at Home

    Wildfire Preparedness Month is here, and across Idaho, homeowners are taking steps to reduce risk before fire season intensifies. Preparing your home ...

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    Clearwater County: Polling Location Change for May 19, 2026 Primary Election
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    5/9/2026Tami Collins

    Clearwater County: Polling Location Change for May 19, 2026 Primary Election

    PUBLIC NOTICEOROFINO: According to a Clearwater County Facebook post: "Notice is hereby given that the polling location for Precinct #4 and Precinct #...

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    Closed Fire Season Begins May 10
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    5/13/2026Tami Collins

    Closed Fire Season Begins May 10

    Closed Fire Season Begins Sunday! According to the Idaho Department of Lands and BLM Idaho: Burn permits are required starting May 10 thru October 20....

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    Welcome to Clearwater ID Now: Your Community, Your Connection
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    5/13/2026Tami Collins

    Welcome to Clearwater ID Now: Your Community, Your Connection

    In a world where information moves faster than ever, finding reliable, local updates shouldn't be a chore. That’s why we created Clearwater ID Now (CI...

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    Lost & Found Pets
    Tester Pup

    Tester Pup (Dog)

    123 Main St
    06/18/2026
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    Kitty - SAMPLE (Cat)

    123 Main Street, Orofino
    04/25/2026
    Chewy - SAMPLE

    Chewy - SAMPLE (Dog)

    123 Main Street, Orofino
    04/25/2026

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