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PULLMAN — Washington State University’s Office of the Dean of Students has been awarded two grants totaling $680,000 to assist students facing housing and food insecurity. These grants, funded by the Washington State legislature and coordinated...

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recently issued a warning to residents as the invasive Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) has been discovered in the state. These destructive pests pose a threat to more than 300 plan...

COLTON — The Colton School District is on the brink of unveiling its latest addition to its campus – a brand-new daycare center located adjacent to the Colton High School building. District Superintendent Kevin Graffis revealed that discussions...

COLFAX — Four conservation and fishing groups, including Columbia Riverkeeper, Idaho Rivers United, Idaho Conservation League, and the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association, have announced their intention to file a lawsuit over the issue of...

COLFAX — As harvest season gets underway in the Palouse region, farmers are reporting an unimpressive crop yield in the face of high heat and low precipitation. Cory Christensen, Grain Merchant at Northwest Grain Growers, expressed his concerns abo...

COLFAX — The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced a road repaving project on U.S. Highway 195 between Albion Road and Colfax. The project, spanning approximately 8 miles, is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 7, and...

PULLMAN — A thief employed power tools to forcefully breach a pair of ATMs housed within Adams Mall, situated atop Pullman’s College Hill, resulting in the theft of $2,600 of cash. Authorities were alerted to the burglary by mall personnel on...

COLFAX - Meet Erica Warren, the newest addition to the Colfax Police Department. At 39 years old, Officer Warren has already accumulated prior experience in several law enforcement roles. Upon graduating from the Idaho Police Academy in 2015, she...

COLFAX — The Almota Road widening and resurfacing project has entered its final phase and is on track to be completed in September. The project, covering the stretch from milepost 5.82 to milepost 7.96, aims to enhance safety and traffic flow...

PULLMAN — On Wednesday, July 26, the Pullman Planning Commission voted against the rezoning of a proposed rock quarry located less than 1,000 feet from Kamiak Elementary School in a residential neighborhood. The project is being initiated by Mader...

PULLMAN — A fatal collision between a car and a semi-truck on Wednesday, August 2 resulted in the temporary closure of US 195 in both directions at Milepost 25.92, just north of the Pullman/SR 270 interchange. The accident, which occurred three...

COLFAX — The Colfax Kiwanis Club is gearing up for its 15th annual “Stuff the Bus” school supplies drive, scheduled to take place from August 10-12 in the Colfax Rosauers’s parking lot. The event will run for three days, with specific...

ALBION — The Guy-Albion Historical Society will be holding its annual Pie Social event on June 17 at the Albion Community Church from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will be entertained with live music from the Pioneer Ramblers from the Lewis-Clark...

COLFAX — The Port of Whitman will be holding its annual Snake River Family Festival at Boyer Park and Marina Saturday, June 10 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The festival, which will celebrates the vitality of the Snake River to the region’s crops...

COLFAX — Across Whitman County, service members will be honored in ceremonies over the course of the Memorial Day weekend. Colfax The Colfax American Legion Post will be placing small American flags at the graves of veterans at the Colfax Cemetery...

SPOKANE — Several Whitman County youth livestock ranchers returned as champions from the 88th Annual Junior Livestock of Spokane last Monday, May 15. Held at the Spokane County Fair and Exposition Center, over 440 youth livestock exhibitors travell...

ROCK LAKE – A local rancher is perplexed by the castration and slaughter of one of his bulls on or about May 12. State Department of Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the carcass was initially reported as a slain moose. But after a...

COLFAX — This year, Whitman County has 154 local seats that are up for election. The filing period, which closed Friday, May 19, has attracted contenders seeking various positions, including mayoral hopefuls, council members, and other significant...

PULLMAN — The filing period for the upcoming mayoral race in Pullman saw an influx of three new candidates. The Whitman County auditor’s office officially opened the filing period on May 15, inviting individuals to throw their hats into the...