The Whitman County Parks and Recreation department is conducting a survey to gather public input. The findings will contribute to the development of the department’s comprehensive plan. Access the survey through this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=VlHIneKOkE6URy7oJjEO9wC-Io1SyVBDi81tdvrlyrlUMFpOSEhBNjMxNFYzVlMwTjZOV0JUREVZVi4u&route=shorturl.

The public workshops scheduled for next week in Pullman and Colfax to discuss the new FEMA flood map for Whitman County have been canceled. The Whitman County Commissioners have received notice from FEMA regarding the cancellation, which is attributed to a travel restriction issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5: GENESEE, POTLATCH, WHITEPINE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN DEARY; TROY 2 HOURS LATE; GARFIELD, PALOUSE, PULLMAN.

Washington State University will begin classes 2 hours later than usual on Wednesday, February 5.

Steelhead, a wind energy developer, hosted an information panel at the WSU Lewis Alumni Center in Pullman on Tuesday, February 4th. During the meeting, speakers provided information about the Harvest Hills Wind Project proposed by Steelhead to an audience of approximately 30 community members. The project aims to […]

Addiction recovery support resources are increasing in Whitman County with the opening of a new recovery center in Pullman on February 17. The Whitman Recovery Community Center aims to offer a supportive environment for individuals addressing substance use and behavioral health challenges, providing coaching, peer support, and access to various resources.

Former US ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy will present on the United States’ relationship with Venezuela in the Horizon-Aurora Room at the University of Idaho Student Union Building on February 5 at 5:30 pm. This presentation is part of the Martin Forum series hosted by the Martin Institute.

Pullman’s well-known buck “Walter” was found tangled in a hammock at a residence on Pioneer Hill in September. Pullman Police responded promptly to the situation and were able to free the buck without causing harm, although some of the hammock remained attached to his antlers. For several months, he roamed the Pullman area with the…

A retirement celebration for Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston will take place on Wednesday night. Chief Heston is retiring after 43 years in the fire service, including the last 12 years as chief. The celebration is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the SEL Event Center in Pullman. The public is invited to attend.

The State of Washington and federal officials are hosting a public workshop this week to discuss potential recreational impacts related to the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The Washington Recreation and Conservation Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are studying current recreation activities on the Lower Snake River.