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Tito Puente Jr. is scheduled to perform at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this spring. The festival has announced its lineup for 2026, which includes Tito Puente Jr., the son of the renowned musician Tito Puente. Tito Puente Jr. continues to build his own career as a recording artist.

Endicott will hold a fall festival on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the downtown area. The event will feature a variety of pies, local vendors, and carnival games.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors from the Idaho Department of Insurance will offer Medicare information on Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 am at the Moscow Public Library. This session aims to assist beneficiaries in reviewing their coverage options during the annual enrollment period. It is important for beneficiaries to be aware that Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans may change every year.

The Thomas Hammer coffee shop in downtown Pullman has closed as of last Friday. A notice on the door indicates that Thomas Hammer is planning to open a new location in Pullman. The Spokane-based coffee chain had been operating in the downtown Pullman area since 2010.

The reopening of Steptoe Butte, located north of Colfax, may be postponed until next month. The park has been closed since February due to damage from flooding. The Washington State Parks Department has maintained the closure following the flooding, as the park was already scheduled to close last spring.

Three teachers from the local area have been recognized as Vandal Outstanding Educators by the University of Idaho. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at UI has released its list of award recipients for 2025. These statewide honorees are nominated by students from the university. Among the recipients are Moscow School District teacher Rebecca Sager, a former music teacher from Potlatch, and other educators.

Washington State University is conducting a study that involves participants smelling Christmas trees. The aroma assessment sessions last 30 minutes and are scheduled for Mondays from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Participants must be at least 18 years old and should have experience with “real” Christmas trees. Those who take part in the sessions will receive a five dollar gift card from Ferdinand’s.

The University of Idaho is set to hold its third annual Power Of Possibility Talks on Thursday, October 23, starting at 3:30 pm in the Bruce M. Pitman Center International Ballroom. The event will feature eight faculty members who will present four-minute talks focusing on their research. Attendance is free, and the event will also be livestreamed on U of I Live. The topics covered will include a diverse range of subjects.

The City of Pullman is organizing a staff open house on Thursday, October 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Neill Public Library. Attendees are invited to meet with department staff, inquire about various topics, and gather information regarding city services.