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Lapwai, ID 83540
After many years of serving children, families, and Tribal communities through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Wendy Thomas is beginning a new chapter in her career as the Deputy Director of the Office of Tribal Relations at the…
September 5th, 1953 – June 30th, 2026 Helen Jane Strombeck was born on September 5, 1953, in Lewiston, Idaho to Edith Looking Glass-Strombeck and Bill Strombeck. As a young child, Helen traveled with her parents to Arizona while they served…
LAPWAI, Idaho — What began as one 11-year-old’s simple invitation to hike with friends has grown into a youth-led tradition bringing local kids together for exercise, friendship, and outdoor adventure. Quentin “Q” Long Fox of Culdesac started what he proudly…
Dani Lynne Scott, 67, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born Nov. 24, 1958, to Wilfred and Bessie Scott at the Quonset Point Naval Station in Kingston, R.I., Dani was the middle child of six siblings. Growing up in…
AH-PUS-WA-HEYKT, Raymond Frederick “Rico” Major joined our ancestors on June 17, 2026. He was born November 17, 1952 in Lewiston, Idaho to Rev. Melvin F. Major & Lillian Oatman Major. Fred joined 3 older sisters, Marian, Hazel, Laura & one…
Sarah Louise Dickson Manzano was born October 12, 1929 in Lewiston, Idaho and was raised in Kamiah. She passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026 at her home in Seattle, Washington. Daughter of Reverend James G. Dickson and Josephine Corbett…
Luis “Son Son” (Foo) Arenas, a Nez Perce tribal member, went to the creator on Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home in Lapwai, with his beloved dog, Reese, by his side. He had lived with Type II diabetes since…
In Loving Memory of Maurice Daniel “Pistol Pete” Wilson, Proud Member of the Nez Perce Tribe (Nimiipuu) and U.S. Navy Veteran — July 4, 1955-May 26, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound respect that we announce the passing…
Vernon Ray “Scotty” Scott, age 65, of Council Bluffs, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the VA Hospital in Omaha. Scotty was born January 19, 1961, in Grangeville, Idaho, to the late Jack J. and Jeanette (Edwards) Scott. He…
MOSCOW, Idaho. Dr. Zach Penney, a Wallace High School graduate and proud Nimiipuu Tribal member, has received the University of Idaho Silver and Gold Award, one of the institution’s highest honors for alumni. The award recognizes graduates who have made…
