A weekly look back compiled by the Clark County Historical Museum from The Columbian archives available at columbian.newspapers.com or at the museum.

Nevada continues to lead the nation with the highest unemployment rate, sitting at 5.7%, but local officials are working to connect job seekers with employers in an effort to change that.

A Northeastern Local School District staff member has been placed on leave while law enforcement launches an investigation.

In three years, more than 30 public utilities serving 40,000 rural customers were created in Idaho, Oregon and Washington ... The Columbian called one of the county’s “payroll leaders.” ...

Blaine, Butte, Clark, Custer, Elmore, Lemhi and Washington Counties will not hold elections on May 20. Eligible voters can complete registration online using a valid Idaho driver's license.

In an April 17 open letter to residents, Clark Fork Mayor Russell Schenck had good news to share — almost half of the funds lost in a November 2024 scam attack have been returned to the city.

The 3-day event at the Clark County Fairgrounds was billed as the “biggest show in the Northwest” with thousands expected to attend. Vendors said that’s not what happened. They want answers.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday directing the Idaho Department of Lands to increase forest management activities on federal national forests in Idaho and reduce the risk ...