The City of Pullman is set to receive over $100,000 from Chevron to assist with the cleanup of contaminated soil identified during the downtown reconstruction project. Crews discovered a greater amount of contaminated soil than anticipated at the former Chevron gas station site, which is now operating under the Conoco brand at Main Street.

Living Faith Fellowship in Pullman is now open for registration for its vacation bible school. Scheduled from 6:00 to 8:15 PM each night during the week of June 23rd, the event will take place at the church located on South Grand Avenue. This complimentary bible school is designed for children aged 4 through 6th grade.

The Jordan World Circus is scheduled to perform at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds in Colfax on Tuesday night, with the show beginning at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase at https://jordancircus.com/sh-events/tue-jun-10-colfax-wa-630-pm/.

Two forensic detectives from the Moscow Police Department, Detective Lawrence Mowery and Detective Andrew Fox, received certificates of excellence from the US Secret Service Spokane Resident Office. They were acknowledged for their contributions to digital forensics. In 2024, Detective Fox conducted a significant amount of work in this field.

The Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center in Moscow will open for the summer season starting June 9th. Individuals interested in purchasing or renewing their season pass can contact the Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center at 208-883-7084 for more information. Details regarding season pass pricing can be obtained from the available RSS feed.

A recent analysis conducted by Collegiate Consulting on behalf of Washington State University Athletics has revealed that the economic impact of the athletics program amounts to several hundred million dollars annually. The consulting firm, which was engaged by WSU Athletics in January, dedicated four months to evaluating the financial value of Cougar Athletics. The findings…

Washington State University regents approved budget cuts during a special board meeting on Thursday. For the next fiscal year, WSU’s core operating budget will be reduced by approximately 4%, amounting to a total decrease of 17 million dollars. These reductions are attributed to declining state and federal funding.

Brody Fleming from St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse track and field has been recognized with the Washington State High School Athlete of the Week award. At the 1B Washington State Championships, he achieved first place in both the high jump and long jump events. His high jump measurement was 6 feet 2 inches, and his long jump distance…

The Annual Officer Lee Newbill Kids Safety Fair will take place on Saturday in Moscow. The event features free bike helmets, hot dogs, emergency vehicle displays, and a bike rodeo. It will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Eastside Marketplace. This fair is named in recognition of Moscow Police Officer Lee…

Flooding on a Whitman County farm was managed with assistance from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agency indicated that a pair of beavers established a presence in a stream on the farm in January of the previous year. The beavers constructed multiple dams along the stream.