Lewiston Port Commission Negotiating Sale of Land for New Idaho State Police Headquarters

The proposed $12 million facility would serve five counties and replace an aging office at the base of Lewiston Hill.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:05am

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The Lewiston Port Commission has voted to begin negotiations to sell a 3.37-acre vacant lot near the Nez Perce County jail to the Idaho State Police (ISP) for the construction of a new 20,000-square-foot regional headquarters and 6,000-square-foot storage building. The proposed $12 million facility would serve Nez Perce, Latah, Clearwater, Lewis, and Idaho counties, replacing ISP's current office at the base of the Lewiston Hill.

Why it matters

The new ISP headquarters would consolidate operations and provide a modern, purpose-built facility to better serve the law enforcement needs of the region. The vacant lot's location near the county jail could also foster collaboration between ISP and local law enforcement. The sale would generate revenue for the port and remove a parcel from its inventory.

The details

Under the proposed deal, the port would sell the 3.37-acre lot to ISP for an estimated $900,000, based on a previous nearby land sale. ISP plans to construct a 20,000-square-foot office building to house around 30 employees, as well as a 6,000-square-foot storage facility. The new headquarters would replace ISP's current office at the base of the Lewiston Hill.

  • The Lewiston Port Commission voted on Wednesday to begin negotiations for the land sale.
  • The port's staff will now draft a sales agreement, which will require a public hearing and another commission vote.

The players

Lewiston Port Commission

The governing body of the Lewiston Port Authority, which oversees the port's properties and operations.

Idaho State Police (ISP)

The statewide law enforcement agency that is negotiating to purchase the land and construct a new regional headquarters facility.

Scott Corbitt

The general manager of the Lewiston Port Authority.

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What they’re saying

“The new ISP headquarters would consolidate operations and provide a modern, purpose-built facility to better serve the law enforcement needs of the region.”

— Scott Corbitt, General Manager, Lewiston Port Authority

What’s next

The port's staff will now draft a sales agreement for the land, which will require a public hearing and another commission vote before the deal can be finalized.

The takeaway

This proposed land sale represents an opportunity for the Lewiston Port Authority to generate revenue and for the Idaho State Police to modernize its regional operations, consolidating services and improving collaboration with local law enforcement in the area.