I SPENT A FEW DAYS IN LEWISTON IDAHO - Here's My Honest Opinion

[@lenorahummell1580]

The community here is amazing, if people are in need or a tragedy happens to a family, the community really steps up to help out. We do have to watch for cougar's as well especially up river. I moved from Alaska because it is affordable, the weather, all the outdoor activities and the sense of community

[@irishdrunkass]

BRUH, your username....lol. 10 guesses who dis is lolololol

[@anthonykriner463]

Thats funny. I grew up in Lewiston and then moved to Alaska.

[@ranjah76]

The closest Target store Is in Mocow. 30 miles North. We do not have a Walmart 😊😊 :) it's across the river in Clarkston and we'd like to keep it that way

[@warrenmooney9422]

If Lewiston decides they don't want the taxes from those big stores then their loss. I'm glad Walmart and Costco are in Clarkston.

[@johngulliksen514]

Walmart was where north forty is now

[@ranjah76]

@johngulliksen514 id much rather have a north 40 than a Wal-Mart. Much better crowd at north 40.

[@TRONA-CA]

😂😂😂 Absolutely agree!

[@YolandaPullman]

"Moscow"

[@jamesstubbers8757]

I don’t mean to scare anybody off but I have lived in Lewiston all of my life, and there have been some cougar and wolf sightings within a 15 minute drive of Lewiston in the past couple years, and there is about a solid week of 100+ degree weather, but other that that it is a great place to live, and is a lot of fun.

[@mikecrooks8085]

We have had Cougars within town and wolves and tracks are seen in the canyon between the Orchards and downtown. There have been Moose and Elk within the city limits. Rattlers are common in areas with Basalt rocks. I have seen black bear scat within a couple miles of town. Sorry but I have seen summers with as few as a single 100+ degree day. A couple years ago we had a full months worth of 100+ degree days and these were recorded at our 1300 foot elevation airport where the temperatures run 5 degrees cooler than downtown. A couple years ago, we had a day in June where the temp downtown was, no kidding, pushing 120 degrees (June 21, 2021) . Winters are mild by northwest standards and people golf year round here except during the couple cold snaps we get every winter. The population of the three cities of Lewiston, Clarkston, Asotin, the Clarkston Heights and the surrounding couple of miles around the city is close to 60,000. The Lewis Clark valley is big into manufacturing. The biggest employers, not necessarily in order, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Clearwater Paper, Potlatch Corp, Clearwater Casino, Guns and Ammo production by: CCI Cascade Cartridge Inc, Seekins Precision, P Kay metals, and various Jet Boat manufactures, 2 regional hospitals, Lewis clark College and Walla Wall Community College. There are Two mid-size University's 25 miles north of town that also employ many Lewiston residents. Property crime is lower in Lewiston than most places but when it does happen it is reported at much higher rate. Property crime is highly frowned upon and done at great risk and Lewiston Idaho is often listed as the Highest or near highest legal gun owning rate in the nation.

[@dianaBerrybanks1143]

Not even 15 min away, remember the cougar hanging out in the Safeway parking lot? Safeway not there now but it was up by petco

[@gfish9636]

Oh. And pulp facilities stink. A lot

[@seannoble5810]

Don't listen to any of these people. Idaho, especially lewiston, is an awful place to live. I don't think anyone would enjoy living in idaho. Especially in Lewiston. I think you'd be happier in Wyoming.

[@Jo-oo1mx]

I've had a big one follow me by Cruz Meadows

[@arlenebrooks5163]

I know this is a year old video and you may not even see this comment, but I really enjoyed hearing what you thought of Lewiston. I was raised in the Moscow/Pullman area (yes I lived right on the border, address Moscow phone Pullman...LOL) Any way I spent a lot of time in Lewiston visiting my brother after he moved there. Spent time with my friends on the river. It was a wonderful place! Now I live in Spokane...not so great but it's still close to Idaho...lol

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

I definitely do see your comment and appreciate you leaving it @arlenebrooks5163 I plan to get back down there for a follow up this coming year so stay tuned!

[@seekjesusandhisrighteousne8894]

I grew up in the LC Valley then moved away in my late 20’s. I moved to southern Idaho, then to the Boise Idaho area. I moved back to the area-ish. The biggest thing I would say Lewiston/ Clarkston is missing is the fact that this area does NOT have a lot to do for children. There is the aquatic center in Clarkston for the summer times but there are no places for children to go learn art, music, cooking/baking, indoor “playgrounds” and so on. There are a couple good parks, there is a skate park, but if you’re looking for activities that teach it’s a no go. Growing up in the area, it was the same as now……not top notch for kiddos. It seems to be more of a retirement, college town than anything, as it offers more for those age ranges than others. It would be great if they would even put a toy store in the valley for kids instead of just the Walmart Clarkston offers (because not everyone wants to shop at Walmart.) I prefer to order online from outside areas than to shop at the Walmart (for personal reasons.) I hope this helps others that have kiddos and more insight from a person that grew up in the valley.

[@reaction131]

What do you suggest me to live in boise or lewiston??? Which one is better for making a business and living???

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@Kabul Media Definitely the Boise or Coeur d’Alene area. Lewiston doesn’t have a big population for starting a new business.

[@danieltown2471]

I’d say you’re wrong sir I’ve lived here my whole life and if a business everyone likes opens up it will flourish but I’ve also seen bad businesses fail! So moral of the story I’d open a business here but make sure you know it’s something people around here will like!

[@curly874]

You are a really silly person..... It is called the outdoors. Try it sometime. - Retired redneck accountant

[@jimwatts4901]

I hear ya , not a Walmart fan either. 👍😁🇺🇸

[@heinzpilot]

Another great video. I agree with you about lewiston. I used to fly in there a lot with Skywest Airlines as a pilot for them. When I would have a longer layover it was really nice to talk with people at the restaurants. They were very friendly. Of course I used to live in Hayden Idaho and like you said It reminds me of what that area used to be like years ago as far as the small town feel.

[@jerrythompson9111]

On your next report about Lewston, see if they have a senior clinic for us old people connected to the hospital. How is it there for the retired people on low income? The weather there sounds like the try-citys weather.

[@kaylahinton1833]

We have pretty hot summers and cold winters. Fall and spring are perfect. I feel like we have a lot of nice weather. This is actually mainly a retirement community!

[@elijahsabo3846]

I'm 18 and I've lived in Lewiston my whole life and I've enjoyed my time here.

[@hollyegee2199]

I grew up there and loved it! I moved away for college and then to the coast for work. I finally retired and moved right back to the area!

[@DelRBowlby]

I moved back to Lewiston about 3 years ago. I moved here as a kid in 68. I left for the military in 74 and came back in 1980. I ended up leaving for 29 years to work in California. The LC valley has been home for my family for 3 generations. My wife's is from this area as well. We retired to here. No Target (One in Moscow). BTW I have seen deer wandering around the town. I live close to Pioneer Park. When I was looking for a house I was told to look at Clarkston. I told the person "If I wanted to live in Clarkston I would stay in California." There are some good industries here CCI/Speer, the hospitals, Clearwater Paper, and SEL. Lewiston has not changed a whole lot since I left. That is why it is home. Good Video.....

[@johngoeckner4036]

Great Video! I remember living in Moscow in the early’90s & going to Lewiston every so often, I remember the ambiance, culture, and looks of are much the same today…It’s great to see I can take a trip down memory lane still. Just Wow!

[@steveschwartz4719]

Be sure to add that Lewiston is a farming/ cowboy town. Be sure to add the famous Lewiston Roundup/ Rodeo. A really good video to do sometime would be from Lewiston along the Clearwater River to Orofino, Kamiah, Kooskia and Stites. Great job on the video on the town of Lewiston.

[@saracameron6750]

We have multiple amazing mom and pop eateries. Multiple ski hills within daytrip distance. And snowmobiling and cross country skiing 30 mim away. FYI Target is only 30 min away.

[@DDPAV]

There's incredible motorcycle ride all around the Lewiston area. All the rives make for great routes and the the scenery is incredible. The 12 from Lolo down to Lewiston is my quick getaway three day loop ride from the Seattle area. Heading out tomorrow as a matter of fact. I'd agree Lewiston does give off a rough-around-the-edges vibe, like many small towns.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@DDPAV you mentioning that makes me want to go buy a bike and do that. You’re absolutely right. That would be an incredible ride.

[@DDPAV]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Add in Hells Canyon to the trip and life will never be the same🤣

[@Whxd37hd7hd7ehu]

I live in lewiston idaho 😂

[@mtnduck3674]

The last time I was in Lewiston was in '91, and it was the reason I started having a great appreciation for Idaho. Your video makes me want to take another trip from Southern California and stay a while!

[@jaykay9886]

Your the man, Lewiston is a great place!

[@barbye1642]

omg!! THANK YOU!! I moved there for Minnesota in 2017 and was running the golf course in Moscow up the mountain and I am telling you I wish I didn’t have to leave I was there for a little over a year and I miss it every single day the beauty the people the politics and really the only two large cities are Boise and Coeur d’Alene other than Lewiston! my meds were $100 less out of Netwerk in Idaho than they were in Minnesota! really everything is cheaper there except for the land and the land is comparable to the prices in Minnesota. every small town you go through is about 30,000 people and no he’s making a whole lot of dough everybody’s kind of even it’s wonderful! In Lewiston if I would’ve Highway 12 I’d hit the Hot Springs and if I want to cross the river to Clarkston and then went South towards Utah I was in desert and Hells Canyon

[@rustyramblings5807]

I enjoyed your video.I live in Clarkston.Worked in Lewiston.A lot of neat old houses.A lot of friendly people.The only things you left out is rattle snakes.Not in town necessarily,but if you go down along the rivers outside of town,or go hiking somewhere,you need to watch for snakes.Occasionally get Moose in Lewiston,and there are cougars in the mountains around the valley.Also,Lapwai is pronounced Lap-way

[@LordDudeious]

Friendly? LCV Friendly's? Haha... yeah, right. Racism, stupid rednecks, murders, kidnapping, sex trafficking, drugs all over, crooks, crime is outrageous for its size, nothing to do... Berchers is the best thing in that entire place. In all of the LCV... Everything else in that place belongs in a value village. It's all shit... and 99% or the people are jackass... almost all the youth are criminals or worse. Even more so in Clarkston. Because they all hang out with the Carens, and Keanu Miller, who still has what? 9 warrants for his arrest, and they won't even go pick him up? No, there isnt ANYTHING nice about the LCV but Berchers.

[@BluegrassNBass]

Great video...I'm driving over next week to meet a realtor that is for a homebuilder because I may start working for them as a project manager if the meetings go good. Lewiston is the place I have been looking to move to after tons of research. I've lived entire life (49 years) in Washington. It's time to find freedom and good ol down to earth people. I graduated from a small town high school, married my high school girl. 2 kids 17/13...we waited to have kids financially late in life. For now it may be a rental look or a trailer buy to get myself started over there then the family comes after I get things established. Within a year, sell my Washington home and buy minimum 5 acre lot and build my home. I'm a blue collar worker by trade and now in construction management. This family will not bring Washington BS as we have tried long enough to vote and save it here but we just cant win. My daughter will graduate this next session at private Christian school with her classmates then the family should move over. If everything goes good this is our plan. Thank you on all your videos as I have started watching a lot of them this last couple weeks.

[@stevebrown8368]

I was wondering if you would mention the paper mill. Smells like Everett Wa

[@mariusb1219]

I spent a considerable time in Lewiston, Idaho not even being a US citizen, but just as a visitor and i think your video just gets pretty good to the point of this town. I did enjoy viewing it.

[@Nobluffbuff]

I was on a short vacation to Lewiston, having only been there for CDL truck driver training years ago. For some reason, it felt like a new home I haven't yet moved to.

[@shawnmsattler2116]

You didn't mention the blues, there a short drive outside asotin, short drive to MT, fishing almost year round, Vista outdoors with jobs start at $20, Lead factory, dikes and bypass for walking and exercise, heller bar up river. Hunting with bow and gun. Just a few mentions.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@Shawn M Sattler thanks for mentioning that. While I try to cover a lot this isn’t meant to be a fully comprehensive video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Molly-w9t]

I was born 8n Lewiston,I'm stuck in Texas and let me tell you,just don't no how good you got it,til it's gone!I miss the Northwest so much,I cry every single morning over my coffee!I'm 54 now,and I just hope I can get home before it's over for me.The south is no place for a big river girl like me!I watch your videos just for a slice of home!Just a side note,Grandparents both born and raised in Asotin...that's how "home"the valley is to me!SIGH!

[@bethgrove2636]

Awesome, informative video. Thanks for putting it out. We are looking to make a move to ID, and so far Lewiston sounds great. Love that you added "no predators".

[@JudithBaldwin-sr7il]

Come down to Lewiston in the summer when it's 100 to 109 degrees and tell us how much you like it. Could go to 112 to 114 for a real Lewiston experience. Not all homes have central air. There's a lot to like here, but not everything is a good reason to buy a house.

[@ggpkgman]

Would love to see similar videos of smaller towns to the north of I-90

[@ericp3573]

most businesses are on Thain road and it's horrible and usually traffic heavy and if you drive a standard it can be a challenge. The hills are nude of trees, in the spring they are green but come summer it all dies so you see nothing but ugly brown. clearwater paper pays good if you can handle high heat and humidity and noise otherwise not many many businesses there that pay well. If you like snow you won't see much here but you can expect very hot dry summers usually 100+ even up to 110 and beyond As for the mill I can say it smells like cooking cabbage but in recent years they have updated the smoke stacks so it does not smell as bad now as it did 10 years ago. when I lived there in 2005 downtown hit around 116F, even the orchards was 110F, being a valley that heat just stays and with no breeze the nights are even hot.

[@whisterbin]

Harbor Freight is the best ive found

[@Nobluffbuff]

Yes, you mentioned a special fact about Lewiston. It has the furthest inland port waterway in the U.S. leading back to the Pacific ocean.

[@denniscox8363]

Thank you for your videos on life in Northern Idaho and moving down to North Central. You have done some videos on some of the smaller towns around Sandpoint area but would you consider doing one around Lewiston like Orofino and Kamiah.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

I’m sure eventually I will. I’m going to try and hit the major towns first and eventually make my way to the smaller towns.

[@jessehaaland7689]

Were on a washington to Cody Wyoming and all over the place vacation and staying with family in orifino and I got pics of of the the places in your video clips besides besides Clarkston and hiked a litte but up dworskak dam and got pics of over looking it yesterday.i went to the Lewiston museum today and saw all the little road side parks to Lewiston.the water on them look deep and dark QUICK!No joke!

[@leahlynnemusic]

Great video thank you for the info. Just a suggestion: I would love to see more video of the town/shops/people/schools. Like even if the video was 90% shots of the town that would be amazing!

[@Mounty621]

Having lived in a Los Angeles suburb my entire life, I can’t wait to move to our North Idaho property permanently. I fell in love with Idaho as a teen, when I would go to my friend’s property in little Malad/Samaria, ID. I am somewhat saddened at the rapid growth of the Coeur d’Alene area and hope it slows a bit and doesn’t reach our property too soon. Thanks for the video, Trent. You left out one of the most important businesses in Lewiston, the CCI/Speer ammunition company!

[@courtneyschilperoort6069]

It’s laughable that you asserted it rarely gets above 100 degrees 😂😂😂😂😂 it’s miserably hot here in the summer 🥵

[@jeffsullivan1633]

I traveled to Lewiston for a few weeks in '05 to train IT staff for a major medical insurance company with a satellite office located here. Very nice people, very friendly. Stayed in Clarkston WA but it wasn't my choice. There was an awesome pizza place in Clarkston. The overall vibe was quite nice but as always I keep my opinions to myself. In the past, I never went around talking about politics and I am not defined by my politics. Of course, the irony is not lost here as I am expressing an opinion here on politics (LOL)!! All I am saying is be kind... be nice... practice the golden rule (or whatever emulates this rule).

[@erikness4231]

I went to W.S.U. from the mid 80's to mid 90's and visited most of the towns and cities in the area and always felt welcome. Just honest and real people . Im in Everett now and am too vested in my job to leave, but when I retire, Lewiston is my destination. I can't stand what western washington is turning into.

[@johnmiller1925]

When I was driving truck back in the early 90s I was in Lewiston Idaho for a while because that's where I was based out of and now I'm 65 years old live in Oregon have all my life I'm on Medicare I'm on disability I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon Salem Oregon to be exact Oregon is becoming a dead State and now even more with measure 114 the gun bill I am looking to move to Idaho and I think Lewiston would be the perfect place for me I live in a 24-foot travel trailer that's what I live in until I was for sure I can afford a house kind of looking for the moderate weather kind of like where I am now and I'm also looking into the Medical Care aspect of it to know what hospitals are around what good doctors there may be

[@AccordingtoIvan]

Good video! You should go out to Rexburg. I'd like to see what you think about it.

[@lolcatyt2066]

Temperature the winter dipped to single digits. Prayed for double digits. Next day it was -10 degrees.

[@dianaBerrybanks1143]

Fact check, Lewiston absolutely gets 3 digit temperatures in the summer every summer pretty much from July on, also lots of places to snowmobile close by, and we do get cougars.. sometimes in town. They are around. Love Lewiston.

[@milkman6562]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jimwatts4901]

I'm almost 60 and my friends are few , my families dying off. So , I've thought about moving back to Wyoming ? But a friend at work today , who's a pastor told me to check out Lewiston, he said if he moved back , that's where it would be. So I'm gonna have to take a trip up there pretty soon and just check it out. I'm into all the outdoor things , so that helps quite a bit. 🇺🇸😁👍

[@marvin_pumpt]

The past few years we’ve had extreme heat. Many days in the 100s.

[@wrigman]

In 2010, through my own stupidity, I found myself out of work. I left a place I had been at 15 years for “greener pastures” in the fresh water treatment biz. Lewiston was hiring for water treatment Plant operator. They had a operator transfer to another department to replace someone that retired from the supervisor position. The operator I replaced is a GREAT guy. The person that was a tech in the department, thought that THEY were going to get a promotion. Well they didn’t and they started a lawsuit for the position. They made their new bosses life a living hell. It was not explained to me that there was a pending lawsuit that could affect my position. I moved up to Lewiston, started my job, got along with all the other operators well(except for one guy, there’s always one….but he was easily avoided). When I walked through the doors, I was introduced to my boss and co workers. I was introduced as someone that had eighteen years as a treatment plant operator. I could see eyes rolling……. My first words were “I am experienced, yes, but, PLEASE,treat me like I don’t know a thing. I don’t know your plant or how you do things.” I let the operators train me. I just kept my mouth closed and followed their instructions. They liked the fact that they only had to show me once how to do things. After three months I found out about the lawsuit. The person that filed it won. The guy I replaced wanted to come back to work the treatment plant. There was no way he would work for the lawsuit winner. I was taken out of the water plant and put in as the tech of the other position. I was told I would be trained in my new position. Longer story short…… I had to train myself with school books. The new boss told me they didn’t want me there and would not train me after day two. They made MY life a living hell by going to city hall and bad mouthing me….. unknown to me. They let me go. I LOVED living in Lewiston! Everything mentioned in the video is true. It’s a great town. I loved the small town feel. The simple things to do. I rode my motorcycle on the old spiral highway frequently. Went to Orofino a lot, it is beautiful! The restaurants were good(although I could only find Kungpow chicken the way I like it with the thi chilis at Panda Express! AND every time I ordered it I was cautioned about how hot it is.😂 Moscow, being a college town, is the one dark blue area there, BUT the people, even when finding out how conservative I am were VERY nice and kind. I now live in Hope, but if I somehow ended up back in Lewiston(I have no plans to I assure you)I would not be disappointed.

[@dovewhite7472]

I'm a Nez Perce tribal member. Grew up i the city, but lived near Lewiston for may years. People are great, for the most part. Mountains, rivers, the great outdoors. Cost of living is much less that the beaches of Washington. Thats why I'm moving back! 🎉

[@anthonyharmon9265]

Dont bring your racism with you!

[@staseghrrhgesats1946]

There are other large employers. Vista Outdoors bullet manufacturing, and SEL to name a couple.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@staseghr rhgesats thanks for mentioning that. While I try to cover things thoroughly this isn’t meant to be a fully comprehensive video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@BreanneStoneman-y8s]

Another fact check, Lewiston often hits triple digits in the summer, especially late July, early August. 102, 105 is normal for the first week of the month.

[@dianaBerrybanks1143]

Oh yes, often

[@whisterbin]

i was gonna say, we had a high of 160 today, and its 82 right now. its 10:00 at night

[@willaimwinchell1813]

Yeah, I wish I could live in Lewiston. Great video.

[@shanetyler9391]

Our town is wayyyy wayyyy behind on the times nothing exciting here boring town! Thought about moving but cost of living here is good.

[@cmbtmdc2219]

There are mountain lions on the north side some times that wander from Pullman.

[@lisasmith9311]

I grew up in LC valley moved away in my early 20’s.

[@NMiller_]

We moved from MD to Post Falls to get closer to family and away from the ultra dense population zones. We've been in house in Hayden for 2 years now and while we generally love it, there is something about getting to someplace with milder weather and fewer people that is appealing. My wife and I are both predominately online workers, so internet is very important to us. Can you elaborate on the "good internet" down that way?

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@Nathaniel Miller SparkLight offers gig internet service speeds in Lewiston. They have excellent internet. Let me know if you’d like to talk more about getting moved there. [e-mail]

[@Nobluffbuff]

I am moving out of Post Falls due to the migration of people here, all moving here for the lack of population...do you see the problem in that? All the people moving here to create what they ran away from. Welcome to Post Falls.

[@marywagner9927]

@@Nobluffbuffyou are 100% correct. We moved to Post Falls 25 years ago and loved it. Now - not so much. People move here and bring their values and desires from liberal states so it has changed a lot. But we are rather entrenched here and elderly. It would be difficult moving and having to find all new doctors. So we grit our teeth and bear it. I hate any channel that encourages people to move here. We loved it BECAUSE of its rural feel. Now that is gone; one continuous town from CdA to Spokane. If the property values were this high when we moved here we never would have been able to buy a home - and that was with 2 incomes! Believe me, it is not a great place to live now.

[@seanalbright8385]

Dont forget Swift Transportation has a terminal there. Another place for a good job

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That is true. Good Call!

[@dannyd360]

Trent: I'm currently living in Charlotte NC.I was thinking of moving of Montana but I want to make sure the state I move to is staunchly Conservative, not just in voters, but as well as Politicians. In your opinion do you see Idaho staying Republican both in voters as well as in Politicians? Thanks for your thoughts and opinions.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hi @Danny D I talk with a lot of people moving here and I know a lot of people that live here. I can’t see Idaho changing anytime soon. Especially with all of the craziness going on in some of these ultra progressive states. I actually have a phone interview next week with a major news network discussing the mass migration of Americans switching states, seeking states that identify with their political beliefs. I think this is only going to continue to grow as a conservative state.

[@dannyd360]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho thanks for replying to my question. Im planning on going in vacation this winter and Montana is on this list, but I'd also like to visit Idaho. Do you have any suggestions of a good place or good places to visit in Idaho. This is also for the purpose of an eventual move. Would you be available to talk today or this weekend in regards to places in Idaho that would be good to look at according to my price range. Thanks.

[@bobbyboi8820]

Check the voting polls for the last election by each county in Idaho. Kootenai for the first time ever, voted in the blue. Thank god. A lot is changing in Idaho, saying it will never change is a false sense of security. Growth happens, there is a lot of new people here. You can take a walk down cda and see a lot of diverse campaign signs from the left and right. It’s not as strictly conservative as some of you would like to advertise. We moved to Idaho in 2014 and we consider ourselves “leftist” as some would say, we are lgbtq+ friendly here and proud. We actually encourage more progressive people to move here, change isn’t bad, it’s coming weather you want it or not. This state has a long way to go, we have made it our home and will be a part of this new growth and new generation of Idaho. All is welcome!

[@ggpkgman]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho A lot of ideological driven migration taking place now

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@Danny D There are a ton of places to visit but it’s definitely going to depend on what you’re looking for. Shoot me an email and we can set up a time to talk tomorrow or early this week. [e-mail]

[@wrigman]

Lived in Lewiston for about a year. Worked at the potable water treatment plant. Funny, one gets used to the smell of the paper mill. The spiral highway was a good motorcycle road. Spent many Saturdays ZOOMING up and down it. I do miss the place. The best Mexican food was from a food truck parked across the street from city hall.

[@warrenmooney9422]

Walmart and Costco isn't in Lewiston. They are in Clarkston.

[@brandyells6289]

Some of this isn't accurate. It gets over 100° without fail for days and sometimes weeks on end here.

[@hollyegee2199]

Winter sports only about 30 mins away up by Moscow or Waha.

[@anthonyharmon9265]

90% White!! That means no crime, no gangs and everyone speaks English!! Im in!!

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Welllll…. Germany was all white and…. a few crimes were committed there I believe.

[@gottadomor7438]

@LLNI: Millions of illegal aliens crossing the southern border (don't call it an invasion tho); committing rape & murder and undercutting middle-class Americans' jobs & wages. And given free housing & healthcare costing working taxpayers untold millions (billions?) Shopping store aisle signs written in Mexican & "Presione uno para español" every business phone call made; but at least we're not, "Sprechen Sie Deutsch" I guess. Not to mention, in Germany then, men didn't wear dresses & go into womens' bathrooms. Little kids weren't sexualized - girls told they were boys & vice versa. Speaking of children, German schools didn't have to have cops ("school resource officers") guarding the entrance & hallways. I'm betting you think this comment racist, too; but are any of the points listed inaccurate? You seem like a good guy but it's way past time worn out "Nazi"-isms used to virtue signal, just saying ...

[@michaellesueur5103]

Thank God!

[@Northwoods208]

Quit dragging people to Idaho, it's packed full. In fact everyone who came in the last 5 years needs to get out

[@donniejay8348]

Agree!! 😈

[@nikkiroeder5774]

@@donniejay8348 I agree. Stay away.

[@schlafreise]

It's mostly white people fleeing from the hordes of third worlders

[@jessehaaland7689]

I just visited there today.

[@laurastone2771]

Can you talk about Moscow Idaho as far as things to do and weather?

[@grantboursaw5281]

You mentioned some wildlife...what about rattlesnakes? Is that something to be concerned about if you wanted to get some land in the Lewiston area and have kids? Or is it one of those things where they are there, but you hardly ever see them?

[@BreanneStoneman-y8s]

For a local you should learn to pronounce the local names. Lapwai is pronounced Lap-Way not Lap-why-a.

[@abduljabbar8984]

Great information

Is this the best place if we're looking for little to no snow?

[@johnnyevans4728]

I had no choice in 2010 and moved to Oregon from California, and honestly I hate it here and I had no idea where I wanted to go but after this video I am truly interested in Lewiston, sounds like it has everything I want in my life...

[@ricksmith4736]

We in Oregon hate you too... Go back to California.....

[@markw999]

Shopping sucks - you'll go to Moscow or Spokane more often than you plan to. Someone lied to you. There's also bear right up in the Orchards, I've seen them from the CCI plant up by the airport, and plenty of cougar and coyote. Don't know where you got the whole "Fewer Predators" info, but it's incorrect. MORE predators than CDA. And closer to town. Lewiston is quirky, don't kid yourself. "Valley born and bred" is a saying. Can be very insulated down in that hole, but getting better. I moved back to PF and am very glad I did. Some very odd characters there mostly (I think) because it was so affordable for so long. A lot of people who have family roots generations back who think they own the place. Oldest county (demographically) in Idaho too except for one tiny county down south. Lots and lots of old people. Best restaurants: Tomato Brothers, Waffles n More, Fazzaris. Used to be awesome for blue collar workers though, one of the last places in the country you could truly make a working class pay into a decent life. CCI/Speer, Clearwater Paper, SEL now, various boat builders, etc. kept wages high relative to cost of living. I bought a small house there in 2013 for 85k. Those days are long gone. Real estate is weird there. The farmers keep the huge housing tracts you see in other parts of Idaho from becoming a thing. Those farmers aren't selling. That means when the market heats up, there's just no inventory of homes. You can see situations when there are more real estate agents than listings in the Valley, literally. Don't buy at that time - LOL.

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

Have you heard anything about the quality of internet service in Lewiston? I work at home producing video content and i'm curious about that.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Yes, in town you can get solid internet speeds suitable for video uploads.

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho 👍 Thank You!

[@ShiningNoctowls]

Thanks for sharing; take care 🌧🌈

[@matthewnorton920]

If you wanna do winter sports such as snowshoeing or snowmobiling waha is only 20 minutes outside of lewiston

[@bt8406]

its been 110F here (Lewiston) this summer, 111F, etc.. not sure if thats the new norm or not.

[@Donaldperson7]

I lived near a paper mill for 10 years in South Carolina and I was about 5 miles away and a few times it was so bad the mayor was called all the time till the plant stopped with the smell!

[@solodad001]

It was about 112*F when I was there in July.....hot!

[@marywagner9927]

You are crazy saying it doesn’t get to 100 F often. I used to work there and there were days when I left work I could not get my 1st breath it was so hot. Summers are VERY hot!!!!! Luckily I lived on the Camas Prairie where it was 10 to 15 degrees cooler. If you don’t like upper 90s and lower 100s, don’t move to Lewiston. On the other hand it rarely snows in winter.

[@jake.the.riffer]

I miss Lewiston

[@tibodeclercq2131]

Nice, I look for a place like this, I have 5 more questions: Do they have gyms? You mentioned the accessibility from Boise, but what about Spokane? It's also a major city in the area. If you need a police officer, are they friendly and are respond times adequate? What about dating or meeting new acquaintances? And at last, is the mormon influence feelable? Because I'm an atheist & don't want preachers at my door every day.

[@accudave]

There are probably a dozen different gyms in the LC Valley. Spokane is 90 miles away a 2 hr. drive. There are lots of police: Idaho State Police has an office there, also County, City and Tribal police. They are friendly and professional. People drive slow there. It's not unusual to see people driving 15 under the limit. Marijuana is illegal in Idaho, but legal on the other side of town across the river in Clarkston. People are friendly. There is quite a religious mix compared to other areas in Idaho. There are about a dozen Mormon missionaries assigned to the Lewiston area at any given time, one set per ~10,000 people. 5% of the population is Mormon compared to 27% for the whole State of Idaho.

[@idahoweez7242]

Subpar dude still a good video though. Probably should of done more research on lewiston. Lots stuff was kind of not true. I lived here in lewiston for 22 years. Lots of mountains around tons of stuff to do outside. But still good video.

[@warrenmooney9422]

Your part on the weather wasn't accurate at all. I've lived here now for over 7 years and it's hotter than hell in the Summer here. A couple of Summers ago and pretty much the entire month of June was over 100 degrees. We are lucky to have Summer days in the 80s. I've seen it over 110 degrees here many times over the last 7 Summers. Highest I've seen is 117.

[@nickfalzone8049]

When will you do coeur d alene? Most coeur d alene videos by realtors only show downtown.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@Nick Falzone funny enough, I’ve actually done a ton on Cd’A. Here’s the link to my playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLaTb03gUs_BLcitr9B6TttvSyTVqrh2Vi

[@nickfalzone8049]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I mean doing one for the whole city.

[@rjh2772]

The cost of living home prices are a rip-off

[@BS-uc8os]

Ain't nobody in Lewiston think Coeur d'Alene is big city boys.

[@journey7813]

I'm thinking about moving to Clarkston Wa because Wa State pays for my Medicaid and I'm retired on a fixed income. Ive lived in Spokane my whole life and its so crowed here now, I cant stand it here anymore. What are your views on living on Clarkston Wa. thank you.

[@solodad001]

Home prices are nuts, especially for the income.

[@kasenshme6068]

you didnt mention the new high school they just built

[@lindalong2195]

Are there any Baptist churches there?

[@YolandaPullman]

Yes

[@mehakhussain8948]

What’s it like living as a brown person?

[@GeorgeFloyd2023]

Hollywood should do a film about Helen Keller next.

[@codyatkinson]

Lewiston is a meth town and the smell of the papermill is horrible. I wouldn't want anyone to live there. I spent 2 weeks there working in surgery that is all I could handle. I have lived in Idaho my entire life and Boise is where it is at.

[@tarabaney6164]

2 weeks isn't enough to get it

[@martinedmonson8135]

Having spent most of my life in Lewiston, and graduated from LHS, ...The area is known for having some rattlesnakes.

[@aribasmajian18]

living in coeurd'alene as long as I did for most of my adult life really on and off between Denver metro and north Idaho since i was 14 or so i watched cda grow some good some bad like crime and things like that but that's anywhere America. I've been to Lewiston it's on the way to hells canyon and yes the smell is bad but Lewiston isn't a bad town compared to cda weather Lewiston has better weather than cda it's a bit sunnier than cda. As far as weather the weather in cda and north Idaho is unpredictable but that's any state granted some states are worse than others. good anology Trent.

[@Donaldperson7]

Maybe the schools aren’t teachers farm technology’s? For future farmers?

[@Donaldperson7]

People want to get to know the people and see what they think about life since most have lived out there most of their lives! How many pretty women are Si file in the state?

[@karenbrown3713]

There is a blue ribbon school in cocolala idaho

[@eatjoes9936]

No mention of Effie burger???

[@audiophileman7047]

All right, Trent all of this sounds pretty good, but the thing that defines a city is whether or not it has a good guitar shop. Does Lewiston have a good guitar shop? Are the homes all older or are there some new homes being built there?

[@KirillRedkin]

Do you buy guitars every day? : )

[@audiophileman7047]

@@KirillRedkin It isn't just buying guitars, but also accessories. You may also want to trade gear. It's also service and maintenance. How often do you buy a car? Probably not that often, but don't you want a good mechanic near you where you can get the car serviced?

[@DDPAV]

If a town doesn't have a music store and great motorcycle mechanic it's off my list for places to live!

[@audiophileman7047]

@@DDPAV Your point is well taken. I knew someone who lived in the country. She needed some fret work done on her guitar. She told me that the nearest guitar service was at least a 3 hr drive. That's not my kind of living. 🎸🎸🎸

[@jake.the.riffer]

Yeah Seidel's is a great shop. Always welcoming and great with repairs and inventory.

[@Chopperdoll]

I’m binge watching your videos. We’re in California and love it on our 2 1-2 acre property but would like to buy land in Idaho in a few years. But watching your videos sounds like buying land for a great price is out of the question. It’s either Texas or Idaho, and yes we wouldn’t California your Idaho 😊 We’re lucky to live in a conservative neighborhood. 🇺🇸 We hope to buy at least 20 to 30 minutes outside a City lol that’s our life now and we wouldn’t change a thing.

[@MichaelReininger-m7i]

Mispronouncing town names is one thing. I get it, it happens. Making fun of Native American town/area names is blatant disrespect.

[@naomibee8881]

It’s Lapwai. Like, I took a lap around the way. Lapwai.

[@rsvp6]

simple the paper plant stinks. Locals call it the smell of money