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Washington State University receives grants to aid students
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...
WSU researchers warn of in-bound invasive beetle species
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 daycare center nears completion
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...
Environmental groups to sue Army Corps of Engineers over Snake River dams
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...
Whitman County crop yield dips below 10-year average
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...
Road repaving project on US-195 underway
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...
Thousands stolen from Pullman ATMs
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...
Chief's Choice: Erica Warren brings her law enforcement expertise to Colfax
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...
Palouse Music Festival a success
PALOUSE - The Palouse Arts Council brought the Hayton-Greene Park alive on Saturday, July 29th, with the Palouse Music Festival, a celebration of local musicians and diverse musical styles. From tradi...
Palouse launches feasibility study for St. Elmo Hotel Renovation
PALOUSE - The City of Palouse recently announced the initiation of a feasibility study for the renovation of the iconic St. Elmo hotel building on East Main Street. With a $50,000 grant from the...
Almota Road construction nearing completion
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 Planning Commission votes against quarry
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...
Ceremony celebrates USDA and WSU partnership
PULLMAN - On Tuesday, July 26th, U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Plant Sciences Building that will be the home to scientists...
Fatal crash slows traffic on US 195
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...
Kiwanis Club hosts 15th annual "Stuff the Bus"
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 hosts pie social
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...
Countdown to Snake River Family Festival
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...
Becky Buri Hired as county's Veterans Service Officer
COLFAX –– Former servicemember and Colfax community member Becky Buri was hired by the Whitman County Commissioners as the County's new Veterans Service Officer (VSO) on May 24. In her new role,...
Memorial Day events planned across the county
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...
Garfield May Day keeps tradition alive
GARFIELD - After three months of planning, the community of Garfield commemorated its annual May Day Celebration this past weekend with music, lively parading down Main, and candy by the handful. "It...
Uniontown teen works to repair tennis courts
UNIONTOWN – When it came time for Colton High School senior Alyssan Kerr to decide on her senior project, she had her community's wellness in mind. The town of Uniontown recently witnessed the...
Whitman County competitors dominate Junior Livestock show
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...
Local rancher finds bull mutilated near Rock Lake
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...
Election season kicks off in Whitman County
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...
Three candidates compete in Pullman mayoral race
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...