Lewiston is a city and the

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of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States, in the state's north central region. It is the third-largest city in the northern Idaho region, behind Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, and the twelfth-largest in the state. Lewiston is the principal city of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Nez Perce County and

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. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lewiston was 34,203, up from 31,894 in 2010. Lewiston is located at the confluence of the

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and Clearwater River, upstream and southeast of the

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. Dams and locks on the Snake and

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s make Lewiston reachable by some ocean-going vessels. of Lewiston is Idaho's only seaport, and is the farthest inland port linked to the Pacific Ocean. The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport serves the city by air. Lewiston was founded in 1861 in the wake of a

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which began the previous year near Pierce, northeast of Lewiston. The city was incorporated by the Washington Territorial Legislature in January 1863. In March 1863, Lewiston became the first capital of the newly created Idaho Territory. Its stint as seat of the new territory's government was short-lived, inasmuch as a resolution to move the capital south to

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was passed by the Idaho Territorial Legislature on December 7, 1864. Lewiston's main industries are agriculture, paper, and timber products, and light manufacturing. Ammunition manufacturing maintains a very important and growing presence in Lewiston, being the headquarters of ammunition makers CCI and Speer Bullet. The city is the primary regional transportation, retail, health care, and entertainment center of the surrounding area and serves as a recreation destination for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Lewiston is home to

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, a public

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college. Community events in Lewiston include the Dogwood Festival, Hot August Nights, and the Lewiston Roundup.

History

The Nimiipuu (

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) have inhabited the area around what is now Lewiston for thousands of years. The first people of European ancestry to visit the Lewiston area were members of the David Thompson expedition of 1803. Thompson was looking to establish

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posts for the

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of British North America (now Canada). Thompson established the first white settlement in Idaho, MacKenzie's Post. The settlement soon failed as the local Nez Perce tribe's men considered beaver trapping to be women's work, the tribe was migratory and apparently women thought they already had enough to do. This was followed by the

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in October

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. At the future townsite, the expedition encountered settlements of the native Nez Perce, and they returned to the valley on their eastward trip from the Pacific in the spring of 1806. The town is believed to have been named after

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and after Victor Trevitt's hometown of

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. The town was founded in 1861, in the wake of a

which began the previous year near Pierce. The first newspaper in present-day Idaho, ''The Golden Age'', began publication in the city of Lewiston,

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in 1862, and was joined by the ''Lewiston Morning Tribune'' in September 1892. In March 1863 Lewiston became the capital of the newly created Idaho Territory. Thomas J. Beall, one of the first three white settlers in Lewiston, wrote many of the ''Lewiston Tribune''s first articles, and continued to do so until his death at the age of 89. The city's stint as a seat of the new territory's government was short-lived. As the gold rush quieted in northern Idaho, a new rush in minerals began centered near Idaho City, which became the largest city in the Northwest in the mid-1860s. A resolution in late 1864 to have the capital moved from Lewiston to

was passed by the Idaho Territorial Legislature on December 7, six weeks before the territorial legislature's session legally began, and after litigation, on a split decision decided by one vote on the territorial supreme court on geographic lines. Boise became the capital in 1866; the move was very unpopular in northern Idaho and in violation of a court order. The territorial governor, Caleb Lyon and the territorial secretary, secretly took the territorial seal, archives, and treasury, and fled from Lewiston. Lyon went downriver to

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, a trip marked by the alleged theft of the treasury from his steamship cabin. The territorial secretary departed southward for Boise to avoid public outrage. North Idahoans were somewhat placated in 1889 when the

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was awarded to nearby

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, north, and began instruction in 1892. Lewiston State Normal School, now Lewis-Clark State College, was established in 1893, as well as another normal school in the south at

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. These were the state's first three institutions of higher education. Lewiston was the site of the first public school in Idaho, in 1862. In December 1880, the district was the first to be chartered by the Legislature and thus carries the designation of Lewiston Independent School District #1. The City of Lewiston’s high reservoir failed on January 18, 2023. The failure caused flooding with the release of approximately three million gallons of water.

Geography

Lewiston is located at the confluence of the

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and Clearwater rivers. Immediately west of Lewiston is the smaller twin city of Clarkston, Washington. The north-flowing Snake River departs Hells Canyon and forms the state boundary with Washington, while west-flowing Clearwater River defines the northern border of the city. At their confluence at the city's northwest corner, the lower Snake River turns west into Washington, and after passing four dams, empties into the

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. About northwest of the city is the

, the last and upper-most of the four dams on the lower Snake River. It was completed in 1975, creating a reservoir, Lower Granite Lake that stretches to Lewiston. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Downtown Lewiston, at elevations between and , is only slightly higher in

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than the river, about , which was lower prior to the completion of the

. Away from downtown the terrain gains elevation quickly, as the steep riverbank highway of U.S. 95 north of Lewiston ascends to . The lowest point in the state of Idaho is located on the Snake River in Lewiston, where it meets the Clearwater and flows west into Washington. The populated areas in Idaho with the lowest elevations are along (or near) the Clearwater River, from Lowell at to Lewiston.

The Orchards

The heavily residential southern half of the city is referred to as "The Orchards". This area is much higher in elevation than downtown, at about , and is named for the

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s that previously covered the area. Formerly unincorporated, it was

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which nearly doubled the city's population and doubled the area of the city. There is little sign of any orchards today, although there is a wide proliferation of fruit trees in the backyards of many residences in this area of town. The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport is located on the western edge of the Orchards plateau at above sea level, with Bryden Canyon Road providing westbound access via the Southway Bridge into Clarkston.

Climate

Lewiston experiences a

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(

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''BSk'') with occasionally cold, but short, winters, mostly influenced by mild Pacific air, and hot, dry summers. The monthly daily average temperature ranges from in December to in July; the temperature reaches on 7.7 afternoons, on 42 afternoons, and does not rise above freezing on 14 afternoons annually. The last year that Lewiston did not reach was back in 1995. Precipitation averages annually, including an average seasonal snowfall of . At 195 days, the growing season is relatively long, with the average window for freezing temperatures being October 23 thru April 10. The plant

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of Lewiston is 7b with some pockets of 8a. Temperatures below are quite rare. Extreme temperatures range from on December 13, 1919 to on July 27, 1939.

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es are very rare with only three tornadoes being reported in Nez Perce County since 1950, and the only significant tornado was an F2 in Lapwai on May 8, 1962.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 34,203 people, and 13,895 households in the city. The

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was 1,974.4 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6%

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, 0.1%

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, 0.9% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.0%

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, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population. 21.4% of the population were under 18, and 5.4% were under 5. 19.4% of the population was over 65. The gender makeup was 51.4% female, 48.6% male. The median household income was $60,581 in the city, and the per capita income was $33,255. 15.2% of the population were below the

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2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 31,894 people, 13,324 households, and 8,201 families residing in the city. The

was . There were 14,057 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.9%

, 0.3%

, 1.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1%

, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 13,324 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were

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living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 39.9 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 30,905 people, 12,795 households, and 8,278 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 13,394 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.14% White, 0.30% African American, 1.59% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population. There were 12,795 households, out of which 28.7% included children under the age of 18, 51.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% were a single person living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $36,606, and the median income for a family was $45,410. Males had a median income of $35,121 versus $22,805 for females. The

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for the city was $19,091. About 8.4% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the

, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those aged 65 or over.

Historical demographics

* 1864 census: 359 (247 men, 58 women, 54 children) * 1863 census: 414 (306 men, 59 women, 49 children)

Economy

Lewiston's economy has historically been driven by agriculture and manufacturing activity. Lewiston's location at the confluence of the

and Clearwater River made it a natural distribution point due to its

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. The Port of Lewiston is Idaho's only seaport and is navigable for barges which transport grain, fuel, legumes, paper, lumber and other goods up and down the Columbia River and out to the Pacific Ocean. About ten percent of the United States' wheat exports transits through the port. The first barge went to Portland; it was loaded with wheat and departed Lewiston on August 9, 1975. Lewiston's main industries are agriculture, the paper and timber products from the mill owned and operated by the Clearwater Paper Corporation (until December 2008, a part of the Potlatch Corporation), and light manufacturing. Paper product manufacturer, Clearwater Paper is the largest employer in the manufacturing sector; its

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mill began operations in late 1950. Ammunition manufacturing maintains an important and growing presence in Lewiston. Ammunition maker CCI, and Speer Bullet (both now brands of Vista Outdoor) are headquartered in Lewiston. Another ammunition company in Lewiston is Freedom Munitions LLC. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, based in Pullman, has a manufacturing facility in Lewiston. As the metropolitan hub of the Lewis-Clark Valley, Lewiston is the primary regional transportation, retail, health care, wholesale and professional services, and entertainment center. In 2017, the Lewiston, ID–Clarkston, WA metropolitan area had a gross metropolitan product of $2.5 billion. With the presence of

, it is also a center for education and workforce training. Lewiston's economy is slowly diversifying, which has helped keep the economy stable. Lewiston serves as a recreation destination for the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

Arts and culture

In springtime, Lewiston hosts the Dogwood Festival. This celebration is named for the abundant dogwood trees that are in fragrant bloom during the festival. During and shortly after the festival these pink blossoms blow through yards and streets like drifts of snow. The festival also hosts the "Show and Shine" classic car show alongside the other attractions. During late summer, "Hot August Nights" takes place. This celebration includes concerts by popular 1950s to 1980s musicians, such as .38 Special,

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, and

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. There's also a show and shine for collectible cars, followed by a night parade along Main Street. During the fall, a number of cottonwood trees release cotton-like clouds of seeds that blow through the air and streets, blanketing them with a snow-like cover. The town has a large

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festival that includes a number of lighted displays in the downtown area. At the site of what was originally the Johann D. C. Thiessen mansion and ranch, now Locomotive Park, so named because of the retired

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Steam Engine 92 and Camas Prairie RR

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on display in the middle, large trees and pathways are decorated with lights from

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to New Year's. These events are sponsored by the

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, and the displays involved are typically quite impressive and often attract many visitors. During the Christmas and

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seasons, the Lewiston Jaycees have two large lighted displays on the Lewiston Hill (technically, the Washington side, and specifically, in Whitman County, above Clarkston in Washington state), visible from nearly everywhere in the valley. The display consists of long strings of ordinary light bulbs, arranged in the shape of a star (Christmas) and a cross (Easter). The same strings of lights are used in both displays, which, when lit, are left burning 24 hours a day through each season. Every year, with cooperation from the city, Lewis-Clark State College hosts the Avista NAIA World Series for

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in May, and the Lewiston Round Up

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in September. The Lewiston Round Up is a member of the Big 4 or Big Money 4 (along with Pendleton Round-Up, Walla Walla Fair and Rodeo, and Ellensburg Rodeo) and a top 50 PRCA rodeo. Lewiston had a popular

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professional

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franchise from 1952 through 1974. The Lewis-Clark Broncs were affiliated with various major league parent clubs, including the

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, and

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(or A's). A roster check in

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showed that 40% of the players and coaches of the Kansas City Athletics had been in Lewiston at one time or another. Reggie Jackson was perhaps the most famous Lewiston Bronc of all-time; ''Mr. October'' played twelve games for Lewiston at age 20 in 1966. The Broncs' rosters included Rick Monday, manager John McNamara, Vearl ("Snag") Moore, Thorton ("Kip") Kipper, Antonio Perez, Ron Koepper, Delmer Owen, Dick Green, Bud Swan,

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, John Israel, Dave Duncan, Al Heist, and as a player, later coach-manager Robert ("Gabby") Williams. After years of financial losses, the team was shut down in Lewiston in January 1975, and resurfaced in June in

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as the Boise A's for

Education

Lewiston is home to Lewis-Clark State College and the Lewiston School District; the latter operates public

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s, which are Lewiston High School, Jenifer Middle School, and Sacajawea Middle School. The seven elementary schools are Whitman, Webster, Centennial, Orchards, Camelot, McGhee, and McSorley. The Northwest Children´s Home has a treatment facility in Lewiston. The Lewiston School District is Independent School District #1. Lewis-Clark State College is also the athletic home to the

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of the

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(NAIA); LCSC's Harris Field

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hosts the

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, of which the Warriors have won 19 national titles in

; the first sixteen were under head coach Ed Cheff.

Media

Lewiston's newspaper is the '' Lewiston Morning Tribune'', founded in 1892. The local television station is KLEW-TV, a

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affiliate which signed-on December 7, 1955.

Infrastructure

Highways

* U.S. 12 * U.S. 95 * SH 128

Airport

Nonstop scheduled passenger airline service to

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(DEN) via

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(SLC) and Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) via

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is operated from the Lewiston - Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) with both air carriers operating regional jet aircraft on behalf of their respective major airline partners,

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and

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Marine highways

Because of the system of locks and dams on the Columbia River such as the Lower Granite Dam, Lewiston is navigable by some ocean-going vessels and is the eastern terminus of Marine Highway M-84 of the United States Marine Highway Program which connects to the M-5 along the coast at

Astoria, Oregon Astoria is a Port, port city in and the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state and was the first permanent American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. The county is the ...

. At upstream of the

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(at the

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of the Columbia River, adjacent to Astoria, Oregon), the Port of Lewiston has the distinction of being the most inland seaport east of the and Idaho's only seaport. Also, along much of the Snake River is a system of

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s to protect against flooding; most are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Notable people

* Austin Arnett, MMA fighter *

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, screenwriter, television producer * Julie Gibson, actress * Sean Paul Lockhart, actor, film producer * Michael P. Mitchell, member of the

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* Jack O'Connor, author, hunting and shooting sports editor of ''Outdoor Life'' * Jason Schmidt, Major League Baseball pitcher * Jake Scott, guard with

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* Grace Vollmer, painter

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Lewiston Chamber of Commerce
{{authority control Cities in Idaho Cities in Nez Perce County, Idaho Former colonial and territorial capitals in the United States County seats in Idaho Populated places established in 1861 Lewiston–Clarkston metropolitan area Inland port cities and towns of the United States 1861 establishments in Washington Territory