FEMA is gathering feedback from residents regarding the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Whitman County, as presented in the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and the Flood Insurance Study report. These flood hazard determinations are intended to inform floodplain management measures that the county may implement to maintain qualifications for various programs.

The City of Moscow and Moscow Arts Commission have announced new sculptures that will be installed in the ITC Sculpture Garden, scheduled to remain on display until May 2026. The works of four University of Idaho students will be featured in the garden, including Maple Cooper’s piece titled “Out of Water.”

The Franklin Elementary PTA is preparing for the annual RoCCC-A-Thon fundraiser, which will be accepting donations until May 30. The event focuses on promoting Care, Collaboration, and Community at the Pullman elementary school. Funds raised will support teachers, PARAs, and the Core team.

A 26-year-old Washington State University student is currently on trial for charges related to an incident involving a female student on campus. Erick Leal faces felony charges of 2nd degree and 3rd degree rape in Whitman County Superior Court. Jury selection commenced on Tuesday morning in Colfax. The case involves allegations made against Leal.

U.S. Highway 95 South of Moscow will experience intermittent closures on Wednesday and Thursday due to construction work for the installation of new girders on the Thorn Creek Bridge. During the installation of the beams, the highway at the bridge will be fully closed in both directions. Flaggers will manage traffic in the intervals between…

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A jury has reached a verdict in the case of a 24-year-old Washington State University student accused of raping a female student at his apartment. The Whitman County Superior Court jury found Isaac Andrade guilty of felony 3rd degree rape. He faced charges related to this incident.

Traffic delays are expected on NE Terre View Drive in Pullman for the next several months, beginning this week. The City of Pullman has contracted a construction company to install a new water main to the airport. The work is scheduled to start on Tuesday and will continue through September.

West Valley High School Principal Ryan Mulvey has been selected as the Pullman School District’s next Assistant Superintendent. Mulvey was one of two final candidates for the position after two other finalists withdrew from the selection process last month. The appointment is pending final approval from the Pullman School District.

The spring chinook salmon run in Idaho has led to increased fishing opportunities. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently raised the daily bag limit for adult spring chinook salmon in certain areas of the Clearwater River Basin, allowing anglers to keep up to two adults per day.