Lewis County

Several businesses have opened in Craigmont, Idaho

The new businesses are Prairietech, a computer repair and video rental business. Prairietech is at 19 Main Street.

Another new business to Craigmont is a branch of the Cottonwood Community Federal Credit Union located at 221 Main Street in Craigmont. About 25 to 30 percent of the credit union's customers live in the Craigmont area. The new branch offers services such as savings and checking accounts, credit cards, lines of credit, and agricultural production loans, plus home, business and car loans.

Entrepreneurs are breathing new life into the long-neglected Camas Club and Craigmont Hotel. The group is renovating the historic building and started business with a restaurant and bar. Renovation of the upstairs hotel rooms, which have been closed for more than 30 years, is ongoing.