The Whitman County Humane Society has achieved a significant milestone in its annual May Kitten Shower Fundraiser & Supply Drive. Community donations reached the $500 donation match from an anonymous donor, prompting the organization to announce a second anonymous donor who will match all new donations up to $1,500. This initiative aims to support the…

Washington State University’s Institute for Shock Physics has received a cooperative agreement renewal of $32.5 million from the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration for a five-year period. The renewal is intended to support efforts in advancing dynamic compression science, according to Brian Jensen, the institute’s director.

Moscow & Pullman Building Supply in Moscow is hosting a Ladies’ Night Out on Thursday, May 15, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Attendees can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, participate in giveaways and prizes, listen to live music, and take advantage of exclusive sales and promotions.

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking community members interested in wildlife monitoring to assist with tracking monarch butterflies during their migration through the state this summer. Volunteers will take responsibility for monitoring milkweed patches across the state and observing butterfly activity.

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August is expected to see significant activity in the local primary election in Pullman, following the conclusion of candidate filing on Friday. A total of 20 candidates have filed for three Pullman City Council seats, with none of the current officeholders seeking reelection. The race for the seat being vacated by Megan […] is particularly…

This year, several races for seats in rural Whitman County are up for a vote. Tekoa is a focal point for contested races, with a primary election scheduled for a city council position. Incumbent Cheri Currier is running against challengers Reid Smith and Adam Matthews.

Several seats overseeing small tax districts in Whitman County did not attract candidates during the recent filing period. A special candidate filing for these positions will begin on July 30th. In Tekoa, there is still a need for candidates for the hospital district, and school board seats are available in Tekoa and Colfax.

A 51-year-old man from Garfield has been arrested following an incident in which he allegedly threatened individuals with a gun on Sunday afternoon. Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report around 6:00 PM involving a man reportedly pointing a pistol at two people in a passing vehicle.

A fundraising campaign is being initiated to support the Gladish Community and Cultural Center in Pullman. Last December, officials at the nonprofit facility reported financial challenges following the closure of the Pullman Community Montessori, which previously leased space in the Gladish. The Washington Charter School Commission made the decision to close the school.