The status of the White Pine Fire in North Latah County remains unchanged, with containment still at 10%, a level reached approximately a week and a half ago. The U.S. Forest Service reports that crews are making significant progress in managing the fire. Federal officials continue to monitor the situation.

The repaving of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has been postponed to next year due to a recent union strike. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 concluded their strike this week, which had been ongoing since August 12th. This labor dispute affected various highway projects in Eastern Washington.

Adult wild chinook salmon fishing will not be allowed in Idaho for at least one week starting this Friday. Idaho Fish and Game has announced the closure of the season for adult unclipped chinook due to a delayed run attributed to elevated water temperatures in the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Further updates from the agency may follow.

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are set to host the 16th annual Palouse Plein Air exhibition on Thursday, September 18, at 5:00 pm, taking place at the Third Street Gallery within Moscow City Hall. A total of seventy-one artists from the region will participate, creating paintings at various locations across Latah, Nez Perce, and surrounding areas.

Plans for a new expanded winery for Merry Cellars in Pullman have not proceeded as the project exceeded budget expectations. This week, the Port of Whitman County completed a transaction to reacquire the land in the agency’s Pullman Industrial Park. Merry Cellars had previously purchased two parcels from the port.

An interim dean has been appointed to lead the Washington State University College of Nursing in Spokane. Anne Mason has been named interim dean, effective immediately, succeeding Mary Koithan, who recently retired after serving in the role for five years. Mason is an alumna of the college.

The State of Washington is implementing a fishing rule change regarding the retention of adult wild chinook salmon in the Lower Snake River, aligning with a similar decision made by Idaho. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, this new regulation will take effect on Friday, allowing only the retention of clipped hatchery fish in order to support the salmon population.

The Women’s Leadership Guild will host grant presentations for non-profit agencies on Thursday, September 18, from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center in Pullman. Nine local non-profit organizations will present their projects aimed at promoting health and wellness for women and children, followed by a question and answer session.

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A 43-year-old man from Oakesdale died in a semi-truck crash in the Clearwater County backcountry early Monday morning. According to reports from the Idaho State Police, the incident took place around 2:00 AM on Floodwood North of Elk River. Authorities indicated that the man was operating the big rig on Freezeout Road, east of Trapper.