A Clarkston man has confessed to a robbery he committed nearly 50 years ago — and in this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, reporter Dean Ferguson joins Matt Baney to break down the remarkable story of Kerry Houston, the 17-year-old who clubbed a man behind a Lewiston grocery store in 1975 and stole $80… then kept the secret for half a century.

After decades of guilt, Houston reached out to the Lewiston Tribune hoping to identify the victim, repay the money tenfold, and make peace with the past.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:30 When Kerry Houston reached out to the Tribune 1:36 First impression of Houston 3:08 The mystery was solved quickly 4:21 Contacting the Lewiston police 6:40 What happens after the story runs? 7:39 Social media reaction 9:15 Reaching out to the victim’s family 12:24 Reaching the outcome of the story 14:06 Family accepts money 14:55 Did the family think about hitting Houston? 16:31 Interacting with Houston’s ex girlfriend 18:45 Finding the report in the Tribune archives 19:27 Was there more than one person involved? 22:08 Dean reflects

Lewiston’s former Civic Theater — once a church, later a community arts hub, and the site of a decades-old unsolved mystery — is getting new life.

In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, we take you inside The Castle, the 118-year-old Normal Hill landmark now undergoing a massive restoration led by retired machinist Myron Gemmer and his small but determined crew.

From failing trusses and collapsing beams to ghosts, community memories, and the building’s future purpose, we break down the entire transformation story — including how the structure narrowly avoided demolition and what it will take to fully revive it.

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10 When the building almost got demolished 3:53 When the building got saved 4:46 The mystery man who bought the building 10:35 What other updates are needed on the building? 12:09 What are the next steps for the building? 13:39 Ghosts? 14:44 What was Elaine’s tour like? 17:21 What would you do with the building?

On Thanksgiving Day in 1975, a group of young men got together to play basketball at the Boys Club (as it was known) in downtown Lewiston. Fifty years later, the game has become a Thanksgiving morning tradition. One of the original players, Steve Forge, joins the Lewiston Tribune Podcast to talk about Turkey Ball.

LISTEN ANYWHERE: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44gA4rL

Apple: https://apple.co/42KgLWM

LISTEN TO THE FINAL WHISTLE (SPORTS) Spotify: https://bit.ly/42UdDpR Apple: https://apple.co/4lZv2Gu

FOLLOW THE TRIBUNE ON SOCIAL MEIDA: Facebook: ( / lewistontribune )

Instagram: ( / lewistontribune )

Twitter/X: (https://x.com/LewistonTribune)

YouTube: ( / @lewistontribune )

SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://www.lmtribune.com/subscribe/

FREE NEWSLETTERS: https://www.lmtribune.com/newsletters/

TRIBUNE APP ON IOS: https://bit.ly/4k0SQbc

TRIBUNE APP ON ANDRIOD: https://bit.ly/4jWgeHr Shop our online store: https://thetribuneshop.com

Sturgeon are known for their enormous size and long lifespans. But unfortunately there have been some troubling signs for the population that lives in the lower Snake River.

Joe DuPont, retiring fisheries manager for Idaho Fish and Game, joins the Tribune's Eric Barker for episode No. 61 of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast.

LISTEN ANYWHERE: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44gA4rL

Apple: https://apple.co/42KgLWM

LISTEN TO THE FINAL WHISTLE (SPORTS) Spotify: https://bit.ly/42UdDpR Apple: https://apple.co/4lZv2Gu

FOLLOW THE TRIBUNE ON SOCIAL MEIDA: Facebook: ( / lewistontribune )

Instagram: ( / lewistontribune )

Twitter/X: (https://x.com/LewistonTribune)

YouTube: ( / @lewistontribune )

SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://www.lmtribune.com/subscribe/

FREE NEWSLETTERS: https://www.lmtribune.com/newsletters/

TRIBUNE APP ON IOS: https://bit.ly/4k0SQbc

TRIBUNE APP ON ANDRIOD: https://bit.ly/4jWgeHr Shop our online store: https://thetribuneshop.com

During a court hearing this week, it was revealed that Bryan Kohberger has been sent "five figures" of money during his time in custody. Details about who has sent the money is under seal.

The hearing also briefly touched on who can profit from movies or books about the Moscow murders.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:42 This week's hearing

3:22 Kohberger getting money while is custody

5:20 Profiting off a crime

7:45 Lifetime movie in production about murders

9:10 Responsible coverage of a tragedy

12:35 Third anniversary of murders approaches

13:52 Any hope of learning Kohberger's motive?

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?