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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN

The City of Lewiston 2022 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is in the works. Your input is crucial to prioritize and scope projects.

The Transportation CIP is updated annually and requires adoption by the Lewiston City Council. 

Your input is sought to review the draft document and submit comments on their ranking, scope, or if projects should be removed or added prior to adopt...

SEEKING NOMINATIONS | LEWISTON ORCHID AWARDS 2022

The Lewiston Historic Preservation Commission requests your nominations for the Orchid Awards to celebrate those individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to historic preservation.

Examples of preservation projects can be awarded in the following categories:

1) Excellence in Historic Preservation2) Contribution to Historic Preservation3) Preservation-Sensitive New Construction 4) Friend of Preservation5) Distinguished Preservationist...

SNOWPLOW ETIQUETTE

Knowing how to safely drive alongside our brave snow fighters reduces accidents for everyone on the road. Here are some driving safety tips to help you brush up on your snowplow etiquette.

Visibility

Visibility naturally decreases during snowfall, making hazardous driving conditions even more dangerous.

• Turn on your lights in order to see and be seen
• Never drive through the “snow cloud” coming off a plow (snow clo...

WINTER YARD WASTE SCHEDULE

The City of Lewiston would like to remind you about yard waste collection! Beginning November 1st, customers can use plastic bags for leaves and yard waste so long as they do not exceed 35 lbs.

For the months of November and December, yard waste will continue to be collected weekly. 

For the months of January and February, yard waste collection will run from the 1st of the month through the 7th of the month on your regular garbage collec...

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR SEPTIC CONVERSION

If you live in Lewiston, Idaho and have a septic system, you could qualify for a special grant if you choose to connect to sewer. However, this opportunity is not available for long and it's open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those interested will need to act quickly. All work must be complete by April of 2022. 

“We know that many residents are interested in transitioning to sewer, so it’s important for us to find a way to help them do that,&rdq...

30 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING

Lewiston has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, 30 years in a row!

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Lewiston for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year that ...

FY 2020 CONSTRUCTION VALUES

"The construction values show a robust investment climate in Lewiston's economy, which increases the number of jobs and housing for everyone."