The University of Idaho will not be hosting its country music festival at the beginning of the fall semester. UI spokeswoman Jodi Walker confirmed to Pullman Radio News that the decision was made due to financial considerations. The festival, which took place over multiple days in August, featured Clint Black last year.

A primary runoff election is scheduled for August concerning a Pullman City Council position. On Wednesday, Trevor Vance submitted his candidacy for the seat currently occupied by Carla De Lira. DiDi Lubash and Andie Lee Freeman have also declared their intention to run for the same position. All three candidates will compete in the upcoming…

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A federal investigation concluded that there was no wrongdoing related to the loss of hundreds of vote-by-mail ballots for Garfield, which were reportedly not delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Prior to the last general election, Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison was informed that approximately 250 voters in Garfield did not receive their ballots.

The August primary will take place for this year’s Whitman County Commissioner race. Tucker Senter from the Palouse area has filed to run for the seat currently held by recently appointed Commissioner Chad Whetzel. Whetzel is also seeking election for the position, alongside Cody Finch from Pullman.

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The City of Pullman has announced that Administrator Mike Urban has resigned, effective Monday. However, Urban disputes this claim, stating that he has not resigned. The city issued a press release expressing their disappointment regarding the situation. Urban has communicated with Pullman Radio News to clarify his position.

Four local schools have received recognition from the Washington State Superintendent for their academic performance. LaCrosse Elementary School, Franklin Elementary in Pullman, St. John Elementary, and Tekoa High School have been acknowledged for their achievements during the 2023-2024 school year.

The Moscow League of Women Voters is organizing a forum for candidates running for the Latah County Library Board. The event will take place on Tuesday night from 7:00 to 8:30 at the 1912 Center in Moscow. The election for these positions is scheduled for May 20th.

The race for Whitman County Commissioner this year will be contested. Recently appointed Commissioner Chad Whetzel has filed for election, as has Pullman resident Cody Finch for the same seat. Both candidates had previously announced their intentions to run for the office. Whetzel was appointed to the position and is seeking to continue in the…