Return of the Palouse Empire Fair

Gates opened for the Palouse Empire Fair on Thursday. The sheep barn (top) and mosaics made of grains (bottom) were ready and waiting for people to arrive. After skipping a year because of COVID-19 safety precautions, Whitman County can return to enjoy the fair, carnival, and rodeo. The fair runs Sept. 9-12. For more details, see our special section inside.