Idaho Wheat Growers Welcome Vietnam Wheat Buying Team to Lewiston, Idaho Wheat Commission, July 27, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Contact: Tereasa Waterman (208) 334-2353 Idaho Wheat Commission (BOISE, Idaho) – Idaho wheat growers and industry representatives will host a team comprised of high level executives of the major wheat purchasing and flour producing operations of Wilmar International and its operations in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia. The Vietnam team will be traveling to Lewiston, Idaho…

Read More

PROPOSED Rail Tariff before POL Commission on Aug. 9, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Port of Lewiston is proposing to institute a rail tariff of $25.00 per car for any rail car utilizing the rail lines within the Northport area.  The Port of Lewiston Commission will meet on August 9, 2017 at noon at the Port Administration Office, 1626 6th Ave. N. to discuss and consider for approval…

Read More

Homeless camp on Port of Lewiston property concerns officials, KLEW, July 14, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LEWISTON, ID — Homelessness is an ongoing issue here in the valley, and with no overnight shelters, many have turned to creating homeless camps for a place to sleep. Now the Port of Lewiston is addressing the issue after they found a camp on their property and they’re worried about the safety of those staying there.…

Read More

NWRP: 2017 Poll Results show strong public support for hydropower system

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A new poll shows continued strong public support for the federal hydropower system that keeps the lights on and the economy running across the Northwest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Review Poll Results” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fportoflewiston.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F07%2FNWRP_PollResults.pdf|||”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Read More

Port of Lewiston welcomes wheat purchasing companies from Chile, KLEW, June 23, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]LEWISTON, ID — News out of the Port of Lewiston now. Today, Idaho wheat growers hosted four executives from major wheat purchasing and flour producing companies in Chile. They were part of a trade team sponsored by U.S. Wheat Associates and the Idaho Wheat Commission. The team was here to learn more about the U.S. wheat…

Read More

Port Leaders Welcome Wheat Team from China, June 22, 2017, POL

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chinese buyers are the third international team to visit Lewiston this summer to learn about local wheat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2017 CONTACT: David Doeringsfeld, Port of Lewiston Manager (208) 743-5531 [email protected] (Lewiston, ID) – Idaho wheat growers will help host a Chinese wheat team here from June 25-28. The ten-member team is sponsored by…

Read More

Port Leaders Welcome Chilean Wheat Team, June 20, 2017, POL

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International visitors will be in Lewiston throughout the summer to learn about local wheat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2017 CONTACT: David Doeringsfeld, Port of Lewiston Manager (208) 743-5531 [email protected] (Lewiston, ID) – Idaho wheat growers will host four executives from major wheat purchasing and flour producing companies in Chile on Friday, June 23, as part…

Read More

Port Leaders Welcome Wheat Purchasing Team from Taiwan, June 13, 2017, POL

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International visitors illustrate how the river system keeps wheat farmers competitive in global economy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2017 CONTACT:  David Doeringsfeld, Port of Lewiston Manager (208) 743-5531 [email protected] (Lewiston, ID) – Four wheat purchasing managers from leading flour mills in Taiwan will be in Idaho June 15-18, 2017, to learn more about the…

Read More

Idaho wheat growers will help host a Chinese wheat team in Lewiston, June 25-28, Idaho Wheat Commission release

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]News Release June 21, 2017 Contact: Tereasa Waterman (208) 334-2353 Idaho Wheat Commission (BOISE, ID) – Idaho wheat growers will help host a Chinese wheat team in Lewiston, Idaho June 25-28.  This team is sponsored by U.S. Wheat Associates, working on behalf of Idaho wheat growers.  Team members are part of a selected group of…

Read More