BEST OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST WINNERS GUIDE 2025
When in the Inland Northwest, do as the locals do. The best dining, entertainment and services; as chosen by those who know best... the people who live here.
WELCOME
Dear Community,
Our Inland Northwest is more than a place—it’s a vibrant community defined by the energy of local businesses, the dedication of service providers, the leadership of influential community members and the joy of unforgettable events. That’s why Inland 360, in partnership with the Lewiston Tribune and the Moscow-Pullman Daily News, is thrilled to officially announce the Winners and Finalists in the 2025 Best of the Inland NW Community Choice Awards!
What makes this program truly special?
It’s powered by you—your voice, your nominations, and your votes. There are no committees, no behind-the-scenes panels, and no hidden agendas. Just pure community pride. Here’s how it all unfolded:
• In February, we opened nominations and received 21,746 submissions from community members eager to recognize their local favorites.
• The top five nominees in each of the 171 categories advanced to the official ballot.
• From there, 138,843 verified votes were cast by 6,490 participants, with a system in place to ensure one vote per person per category—keeping it fair, transparent and community-driven.
And now, it’s time to celebrate!
The winners and finalists were invited to the Best of the Inland NW Awards Gala on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Clearwater River Casino, where we honored the winners and two finalists in each category with
music, aerialists, good food, great company and talented emcees. This is our Special Winners Publication, available throughout the region, highlighting the top three finalists in every category and proudly showcasing the best of 2025.
Looking ahead to 2026? Mark your calendar for February 1, 2026, when nominations open again.
Thank you for helping us shine a light on the people, places and passions that make the Inland Northwest so special.
With gratitude,
Kylie Alford Director of Events
Joanna Alford Chief Marketing Officer
Lewiston Tribune, Moscow-Pullman Daily News and Inland 360
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Let’s celebrate and support local business.
We love where we live—not because of Amazon or Walmart, although they show up on most of our front doors these days.
What really makes our communities special are the small businesses— hometown favorites tucked along our main streets, business corridors and inside our malls.
Welcome to the Best of the Inland Northwest Winners Guide—a celebration of the passionate, hardworking people behind the businesses that make this place feel like home.
As you thumb through these 80 pages, you’ll see what you—and some 7,000 of your friends, neighbors and fellow customers—chose as the best local businesses, casting close to 150,000 votes.
The results are 100% independent and community driven. There’s no inside deal.
Each nomination and vote came straight from the voting hearts of locals from across the Quad Cities region: Lewiston, Clarkston, Moscow, Pullman, the Camas Prairie, up the Clearwater River, and beyond. So, enjoy.
Take a look, have some fun—and let’s keep supporting all local businesses, their owners and the hardworking teams who give our communities their real character and charm.
See you on the town—the best little cities in the entire U.S. we all choose to call home.
Nathan Alford Editor and Publisher
Lewiston Tribune,
Moscow-Pullman Daily News and Inland 360
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2110 14 th Avenue | Lewiston, ID | (208) 305-7260 | Find us
Applebee’s Grill + Bar Hogan’s
631 Bryden Avenue | Lewiston, ID (208) 413-6741 | www.hotshot-lewiston.squarespace.com FINALISTS
BackWoods Brew Kenzie’s Koffee
SINALOA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 800 Diagonal Street | Clarkston, WA (509) 758-9344 | www.sinaloamexicanrestaurantwa.com FINALISTS
El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant Tacos Cecy
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Sabrena
DJ EVENT/WEDDING
Sabrena Knight Eclips Salon & Spa Parker Warnock Knotted Fringe Salon Winner Winner Winner
Dan Farrell MD’s Mobile Music
Nate Stone Entertainment DJ
ELEMENTARY TEACHER
KAREN EDMUNDSON All Saints Catholic School 3326 14 th Street | Lewiston, ID | (208) 743-4411 | www.ascs-pk6.org/about-2 FINALISTS
Sophia Everett Highland Elementary
Jenn Acree McSorley Elementary
T.J. Armitage Orchards Elementary
HAIR STYLIST
KAMI EARL Kosmo Salon 550 Thain Road | Lewiston, ID (208) 790-4383 | shop.saloninteractive.com/store/KOSMOsalon FINALISTS
Ben
Dusty
SECONDARY TEACHER
JAIME BAKKER Lewiston High School
3201 Cecil Andrus Way | Lewiston, ID (208) 748-3100 | www.lewistonschools.net/o/lhs/staff
FINALISTS
Marchand Duke Sacajawea Middle School
Taylor Simpson Holy Family School
TATTOO ARTIST
SHAWN BAKE Sick Precision Tattoo 340 Thain Road | Lewiston, ID | (208) 413-8114 | Find me on Facebook!
FINALISTS
JD Hawkins Hells Canyon Ink
Josh Corder Artistic Soul Tattoos
STEVE’S PAWN SHOP 231 Thain Road | Lewiston, ID | (208) 746-6148 | Find Us on Facebook!
Pawn 1 Lewiston
Orchards Pawn, Guns & Tack
SHOES/BOOTS STORE
546 Thain Road | Lewiston, ID | (208) 743-0981 | Find Us
North 40 Outfitters
Tri-State Outfitters
1250 Bridge Street | Clarkston, WA | (509) 758-6731 | www.lancerlanesandcasino.com
Orchards Lanes
& Spare Bar & Grill
1618 Main Street | Lewiston, ID | (208) 746-9240 | Find Us on
1806 19 th Avenue | Lewiston, ID (208) 298-9887 | www.planetfitness.com/gyms/lewiston-id
Asotin County Family Aquatic Center Smart Fitness of the Lewis-Clark Valley
3600 Swallows Nest Loop | Clarkston, WA | (509) 758-8501 | www.golfquailridge.com
Bryden Canyon Public Golf Course
