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 Fisher owns & operates one television station in the Lewiston market:
Located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, the twin cities of Lewiston and Clarkston were named in honor of Lewis and Clark, who were welcomed to the valley in 1805 by the Nez Perce Indians. Lewiston is the site of Idaho’s only seaport and gateway to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest gorge. The valley is the economic hub for the 8 ½ county region.
Market Population and Rank:
165,200 (Unranked Sub-DMA of Spokane Market – Approximate. #180 in size)
Major Industries:
Wood Products (Dimensional Lumber, Bathroom Tissue, Coated Paperboard); Agriculture (Wheat, Barley, Peas, Lentils, Canola, Garbanzos); Ammunition; Ports of Lewiston, Clarkston & Wilma (the west’s most inland seaport).
Major Employers:
Potlatch Corporation, Washington State University, University of Idaho, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, ATK, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, Nez Perce Tribe.
Annual events/festivals:
Lewiston Roundup (rodeo), Dogwood Festival, Lewis & Clark Discovery Faire, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, NAIA Baseball World Series, County Fairs (8), Home & Garden Show, Hot August Nights, Steelhead Derby, Salmon River Jetboat Races, Snake River Sprintboat Races, Demolition Derby, Monster Trucks, Motocross Races, Wine Festival, Clarkston Sun Festival, Boat Show, New Car Show, 4th of July Fireworks, Clarkston Lighted Christmas Parade, Festival of Trees, Womens’ Expo, Homemaking School, Relay for Life.
Socioeconomic Breakouts:
| Ethnicity: |
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| Caucasian |
91.6% |
| African American |
.3% |
| Native American |
5.3% |
| Asian/Pac Island |
.8% |
| Hispanic |
1.9% |
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| Age: |
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| 18-24 years |
7.6% |
| 25-34 years |
11.7% |
| 35-49 years |
22.8% |
| 55+ years |
33.2% | |
| Annual Income by Percentage: |
| $20,000 - 34,999 |
30.7% |
| $35,000 - $49,999 |
20.7% |
| $50,000 + |
22.5% |
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| Education: (persons 25+) |
| High School Grad |
85.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher |
18.9% | | Colleges and Universities:
Washington State University, University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College, Walla Walla Community College
Unique landmarks/tourist attractions/amusement parks/Places of historical relevance:
Lewis & Clark Trail (& interpretive center), Hells Canyon (deepest gorge in North America), Salmon River Whitewater Rafting, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Luna House Museum, 30 miles of paved levee pathways for biking, walking & jogging; fishing, hunting, boating jet skiing, water skiing, white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, snow skiing, snowmobiling.
Climate/weather data:
Elevation: 738 ft. Normal Highs: Jan 39.6, July 89 Normal Lows: Jan 27.1, July 59.2 Average Annual Precipitation: 12.5” Often referred to as the “Banana Belt of Idaho”.
Sponsorable Events:
All of the above listed events accept sponsors. KLEW-TV can assist you with sponsorship information. |
