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Port General Manager Honored with the Distinguished Service Award
VANCOUVER, WA – Port General Manager Scott Corbitt was honored last week with the Distinguished Service Award from the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association at their annual convention in Vancouver. The annual award honors individuals whose leadership and dedication advance PNWA’s mission. The PNWA is a non-profit, non-partisan trade association that advocates for federal policies and…
Read MorePort of Lewiston Breaks Ground on Middle Mile Project
LEWISTON, ID – The Port of Lewiston has officially broken ground on a major broadband infrastructure project that will establish a 92-mile “middle mile” fiber-optic backbone, expanding reliable, affordable, and accessible high-speed internet to underserved areas of North Central Idaho. “This middle mile backbone will help create the first north-south fiber-optic network within the state…
Read MorePort of Lewiston and American Cruise Lines Officially Launch Idaho’s Only Cruise Boat Dock
LEWISTON, ID – The Port of Lewiston and American Cruise Lines (ACL) officially launched Idaho’s only cruise boat dock with a ceremonial ribbon cutting held Tuesday at the Confluence Riverfront facility. River stakeholders from across the Northwest joined local officials, community members, and representatives from ACL along the Clearwater River for the celebration. The American…
Read MorePort of Lewiston Partners with Pivot Tech Development to Bring a Community-Owned Fiber Network to Nez Perce County
LEWISTON, ID – June 6, 2025 — The Port of Lewiston has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Pivot Tech Development, Inc. to develop a state-of-the-art fiber optic network that will ultimately become a community-owned asset serving the citizens of Nez Perce County and the City of Lewiston. This innovative public-private partnership will create critical digital…
Read MorePower, Purpose, and Pride: Andy Michel and the Legacy of Ice Harbor Dam
At 6 feet 5 inches tall, Andy Michel is a big man—yet even he is dwarfed by the towering presence of Ice Harbor Lock & Dam. As a Senior Power Plant Operator and part-time history buff, Andy knows this dam inside and out. And if you’ve got the time (and the right shoes), he’s happy…
Read MoreA Vision Taking Shape: Confluence Riverfront Project Brings New Life to Lewiston’s Waterfront
As the 2025 cruise boat season approaches, excitement is building in Lewiston. The Confluence Riverfront project is no longer just a vision—it’s becoming reality. Ground has been broken, and early features of the transformation are now visible: the outline of a future bus turnaround, a new parking lot, and the early stages of walkways and…
Read MoreAn Absence of Logic: How Lewiston’s Public Works Director Approaches Infrastructure and Community Impact
Dustin Johnson is a man of facts and logic. Site maps, water systems, maintenance plans—the way infrastructure fits together like puzzle pieces is music to his ears. And in the City of Lewiston, he’s found both his place and his people. “The practicality of the Lewiston people is amazing,” said Johnson, the City’s Public Works…
Read MoreLegacy at Risk: Contemplating a Grim Future Without Dams
A father sits behind the wheel of a tractor, a towheaded toddler perched on his lap. Both squint into the sun, grinning wide. The photo, pinned to the farm shop wall, is more than a family snapshot—it’s a symbol of a life chosen and built: one of hard work, independence, and above all, family. “I…
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