The Lewiston community is grieving the reported loss of Keen Scales, a Lewiston High School senior whose passing has brought sadness to his family, classmates, teachers, and friends.
In a letter shared on September 27, 2026, Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent K. Jake Langlais offered condolences to the Scales family. He noted that he had known the family for more than a decade and spoke about the values of respect, hard work, and kindness that he associated with them.
Keen was connected to the Lewiston community through his school and local activities. Available information also indicates that he was featured in local youth basketball coverage in 2022, reflecting his involvement in the area's youth sports community.
As students and staff come to terms with the loss, the Lewiston High School community is offering support to those affected. The passing of a young person can be especially difficult for classmates, educators, and families who shared everyday experiences with them.
The cause and circumstances of Keen's passing have not been publicly confirmed. Funeral arrangements and memorial information have also not been provided in the report.
Keen Scales will be remembered by those who knew him and by the community now sharing in the grief of his family and friends.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Scales family, his classmates, teachers, friends, and everyone affected by this loss. May they find strength and comfort in the support of their community.
