Whitman County Public Health has reported the first confirmed flu death of a county resident for the 2024-2025 flu season. As flu cases increase in the area, the organization is advising the public to take measures to safeguard themselves and their loved ones from the flu.

The Washington Idaho Symphony has introduced the “Keep the Music Alive: Symphony Sustainers Drive,” aimed at securing support for orchestral music in the region. The campaign seeks to recruit 200 new monthly donors, referred to as Symphony Sustainers, to ensure ongoing support for the orchestra. The program enables community members to […]

Leslie Edgar has been appointed as the new J.R. Simplot Endowed Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho. Dr. Edgar joins the university from Washington State University, where she held the position of associate dean of research.

The WSU Master Gardeners are hosting an event at the Neill Public Library on Tuesday, April 1 at 1:00 pm focused on the relationship between plants and pollinators such as honeybees. Participants will receive information on maintenance techniques that can help support both plants and pollinators in a garden setting.

Washington State University has appointed Elizabeth Cantwell as its new president, effective Tuesday. Cantwell was selected by the WSU Regents in February and previously served as the president of Utah State University for the past year and a half. She will reside in the Ida Lou Anderson house on campus. Cantwell’s office will return […]

Tatum Lloyd has been selected as the winner of the Pullman Distinguished Young Women scholarship program. She is set to advance to the Washington state program, which will take place this summer in Pullman.

Steptoe Butte State Park, located north of Colfax, is set to remain closed for the majority of this year. The closure began in late February due to flooding that resulted in several washouts. The Washington State Parks Department plans to repave the road to the summit, with work expected to start in late May or…

A new public EV charging station has been installed in LaCrosse. The 15 kilowatt, level 2 charger was provided by Avista Utilities, with sponsorship from the LaCrosse Community Pride group. The station features two chargers and is located at 104 North Main Street in LaCrosse, adjacent to the historic rock houses.

The 49th Annual Murrow Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Washington State University, organized by the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. This year’s Murrow Award recipient is journalist Harry Smith, who will be recognized during a lunch ceremony at noon on Tuesday.

The State of Washington is hosting a climate workshop in Pullman on Tuesday, offering financial incentives for attendance. Organized by the Washington Climate Partnership under the state Department of Commerce, the meeting aims to gather public input on the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.