Updated April 23, 2026
School Board meets
The school board held their April meeting Monday, April 20. . . .
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Blood drive meets goal
The Cottonwood Blood Drive made their goal of 80 units, which isn’t too bad considering we had multiple cancellations leading up to the day of the blood drive,” commented chair Brenda Kaschmitter.  “Luckily we had several walk-ins who made up for some of the cancellations.” . . .
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Fire Dept. asks favor from public
On April 17th at 3:55 PM Cottonwood Rural Fire Department responded to a report of multiple roadside fires on Highway 95. . . .
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To the Library and Beyond!
It’s been another chilly week, with some new snow on the Butte and surrounding mountains! . . .
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Corey Baerlocher inducted into coaches hall of fame
The Washington State Girls Basketball Coaches Association will induct 5 coaches into their Hall of Fame at a ceremony set for Satruday, May 9 at Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane. . . .
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Museum seeks Echo Award nominees
The Historical Museum at St. Gertrude has opened nominations for the 2026 Echo Award. . . .
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Greencreek Active Workers celebrate 4-H Week
The Greencreek Active Workers are excited about 4-H week. . . .
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Candidate forum set for Kamiah
Lewis County Democrats will host an event for the public to meet local legislative candidates from Districts 6 and 7 on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wa-A'Yas Community Center at 401 Idaho Street in Kamiah. . . .
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More 52-Pickup winners
Six more winners in the 2025 Knights of Columbus 52-Pickup drawing were chosen at the April 14 meeting of the KC’s. . . .
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Prairie Mountain Nutrition
Sally Duman opened the April 14 meeting of the Pioneer Senior Citizens with the Pledge of Allegiance and also led the dinner prayer. . . .
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Pirates win 3 league games
The Prairie Baseball Team won 3 games this past week to extend their winning streak to 7 games. On Friday, April 17, they defeated Lewis County 11-0 at Lewiston. On Saturday, Sept. 18, they swept a doubleheader against Troy 6-1 and 12-4, also at Lewiston. . . .
Scheduling updates: Prairie will play Genesee at Airport Park in Lewiston at 3 p.m. on 4/24; They will play Potlatch at Airport Park on Saturday, April 25-game 1 at 11 a.m., game 2 at 1 p.m., JV game at 3 p.m.
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Lady Pirates lose twice
The Prairie Softball team lost a pair of league games this past week. On Thursday, April 16, they lost to Potlatch 10-21 at Lewiston. On Friday, April 17, they lost to Lewis County 9-23, also at Lewiston. . . .
Scheduling updates: Prairie will play Glenns Ferry at 11 a.m. at Airport Park in Lewiston on 4/24; They will play Genesee at 12:30 p.m. at Airport Park on Friday, 4/24; They will play Potlatch at Airport Park on Saturday, 4/25, at 1 p.m.
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Elven wins two events at the Deary Invite
The Prairie Track team competed at the Prairie Invite on Tuesday, April 14 and the White Pine League Meet at Troy on Saturday, April 18 while Sage Elven competed at the Pasco Invite on Saturday, April 18. . . .
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Bosco competes at White Pine League meet
St. John Bosco Academy had 2 competitors at the White Pine League Meet held at Troy on Saturday, April 18. . . .
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Jr. High Track team competes at two meets
The Prairie Jr. High Track team has competed at two meets so far this season. The first weas the Lapwai Invite on Wednesday, April 8. The second was the KMS Meet at Kamiah on Thursday, April 16. . . .
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St. John Bosco Academy is proud to announce the top scholars of the class of 2026.  Thomas Rose is this year's valedictorian, and Savannah Perrin is salutatorian.   The class of three also includes Connor Nuxoll.   The Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 23rd at 6:30 pm in the St John Paul II Theater in the Angelus Center. Photo provided by St. John Bosco Academy. Click on the photo for a larger view.


Members of the Cottonwood Lions Club conducted sight and hearing screenings for Prairie and St. John Bosco elementary school students last week. Shown are Chase Nuxoll conducting a sight test and Jerry Richardson a hearing check. Click on each photo for a larger view.

The annual Purse Auction is set for this Saturday at Cottonwood Community Hall. Click on the photo for a larger view.

The students of St. John Bosco Academy invite you to attend their Spring Play The Iron Road Imposter.  Show time is 6 pm, April 23-25, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, as well as a 1 pm Saturday matinee performance at the Angelus Center Theater, 122 Substation Rd, Cottonwood.  Admission is free, donations are accepted, and concessions are available.  Come join us! Click on the photo for a larger view.






 
 

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