With federal SNAP benefits in flux, nonprofit food banks are expecting an increase demand for its services. Hy'D Andrews, regional director of the Idaho Foodbank in Lewiston, talks about the help her organization can provide -- and ways others the community can help the Foodbank.

More details can be found here: https://idahofoodbank.org/

In this Halloween edition of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Matt Baney and Trevan Pixley dive into the Top 10 Most Haunted Places Near You — exploring the eerie and unexplained across the Lewiston Tribune readership area.

From footsteps echoing through the downtown Lewiston tunnels to ghostly encounters at the Liberty Theater, Saint Ignatius Hospital, and beyond, we cover it all in this deep dive into the region’s most haunted locations.

Whether you’re a believer or a skeptic, this episode is packed with local lore, paranormal stories, and a few laughs along the way.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:21 A spooky edition of the podcast 1:19 Late Trib editor always loved a thrill 1:48 Baney’s encounters with the supernatural 3:14 Downtown Lewiston tunnels has footsteps 4:57 Kettenbach building haunted by pregnant prostitute? 6:51 Vibe of a ghost tour 7:58 Footsteps at the Liberty Theater 9:26 How did Engle scout for spooky places 10:00 Liberty Theater cont. 11:03 The haunt of the orchards 14:24 Old Civic Theater has lots of lore 17:04 What is going to be the next haunted place? 17:40 Baney’s scary story at the old Lewiston High School 18:25 The Tribune should be haunted 19:42 The eyes at the Asotin Cemetery 22:47 A haunted room at the Nezperce Hotel 24:59 The woman in blue sightings at Morgan’s Alley 27:14 Lewiston City Library has been safe from its haunt 29:46 Saint Ignatius Hospital is the most haunted location in the area 31:29 The best and worst parts of ghost hunting shows 33:29 Is Halloween a Baney favorite?

The dam debate is back — and it’s heading to court again.

In Episode 57 of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Outdoors editor Eric Barker joins the show to break down the latest developments surrounding the Snake River dams, new legal filings in Oregon, and what’s at stake if an agreement is ever reached.

From hatchery programs to fish recovery, hydropower, and regional politics, this episode dives deep into what’s driving the renewed legal fight — and what it could mean for communities across the Northwest.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:46 Where the dams stand 1:24 Legal filings in Oregon 7:06 What would happen if agreement was reached? 9:45 Benefits from this agreement 10:34 Is it back in the courts? 14:06 Barker’s thoughts on the breaching 16:20 Success of the hatchery programs

In 1911, President William Howard Taft made history as the only sitting U.S. president ever to visit the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. His one-hour stop in Lewiston drew more than 15,000 people — more than double the town’s population at the time.

In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, managing editor Matt Baney shares the fascinating story of Taft’s visit, the humorous “Taft-sized” police escort and the heartfelt welcome the president received from the community.

We also look back at other presidential visits to the region — including Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan and Joe Biden.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Background on President Taft 0:49 Taft’s trip to Lewiston 3:32 Other presidential visits to the LCV

The Lewiston Tribune marks 133 years. Managing Editor Matt Baney, President Butch Alford and Publisher Nathan Alford sit down to talk about the paper’s history, ownership and how the newspaper business has changed.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:33 The creation of the studio 2:26 Everybody has a story 11:40 Impressions of Euge Alford 13:38 Did Butch feel pressured to follow in his father’s foot steps? 15:09 Butch Takes over as Lewiston Tribune publisher 18:08 Nathan’s path to becoming the publisher 22:39 Previous Lewiston Tribune ownership 31:39 How has the newspaper business changed?

In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Tribune Podcast, we dive into the history, culture, and people that make Colfax, Washington one of the most unique communities in the Palouse.

From its farming roots and historic Main Street to the haunted St. Ignatius Hospital and the legendary Codger Pole, Colfax is full of stories that define small-town life in Whitman County.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:35 What makes Colfax special? 2:22 Businesses in Colfax 4:03 Major landmarks in Colfax 4:14 St.Ignatius hospital 4:56 The story behind the Codger pole 6:44 The concrete river 8:49 Palouse Empire Fair 11:30 Colfax is worth the stop

In Episode 53 of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Current WSU beat reporter Sam Taylor sits down with former longtime WSU scribe Dale Grummert to break down the Apple Cup rivalry.

They cover everything from the lopsided history of the series to the best and worst moments, including the 1985 and 1997 games.

Plus, they discuss postgame interactions, WSU’s struggles to win consecutive Apple Cups, Mike Leach’s record in the rivalry, last year’s matchup, and what the future holds for the storied series.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:49 The 1985 Apple cup 1:41 Covering the event 2:18 The lopsided Apple Cup history 2:56 All time apple cup moments 3:03 1997 Apple Cup 4:36 Postgame interactions post-Apple Cup 5:56 Wazzu has never won two in a row 6:51 Last year’s Apple Cup 8:49 Mike Leach’s lack of Apple Cup success 11:45 Future of the Apple Cup

The Lewiston Tribune's Dean Ferguson and Matt Baney dig into the latest on Christian M. Forslof — from the shooting incident and court hearing to his background and similar events in Lapwai.

They also walk through a detailed timeline of what happened and why it’s making headlines in the area.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Recap of the incident 2:18 Details differ when it comes to the shooting 4:14 What was the court hearing like? 6:20 Christian M. Forslof background 11:20 Similar events north of Lapwai 16:09 Timeline in the Christian M. Forslof case