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Check Out the Latest Edition of ‘The Confluence’ Newsletter!
Covering everything from tugboat crews and cruise boat christenings, this issue of ‘The Confluence’, the Port of Lewiston’s quarterly newsletter, is here! https://portoflewiston.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Confluence-June-2026-Full.pdf
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 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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