A 26-year-old Washington State University student, Erick Leal, was found guilty of third-degree rape by a Whitman County jury after more than a day of deliberation. Leal faced charges of both second-degree and third-degree rape, stemming from an incident reported to WSU Police in July 2024, which involved alcohol consumption.

Whitman County Veteran Service Officer Becky Buri is collaborating with the Whitman County Rural Library District to host a series of presentations focused on Veterans Affairs. These events are designed to provide information to local veterans regarding the benefits available to them and the process for accessing those benefits. Topics covered will include healthcare, education,…

Early Saturday morning, Moscow Police responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Highland Drive in the Northeast part of town. A local man reported that he discharged a shotgun at an individual he observed in his backyard. The police arrived shortly after midnight to investigate the incident.

This season, the spring chinook salmon run on the Lower Snake River in Washington has led to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announcing an extension of springer fishing opportunities. Four additional days of fishing have been scheduled for this week, specifically on Tuesday and Friday, below Little Goose Dam.

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The Arby’s location in Pullman has ceased operations. The drive-thru menu has been removed, and cones have been placed to block the drive-thru lane. Additionally, this location has been removed from the Arby’s website. The last day of service for this fast food restaurant in Pullman was on Sunday.

Rite Aid has announced the closure of both its Pullman and Moscow stores as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. According to a court filing submitted on Friday, the company has identified over a hundred locations across 12 states that will be affected by this decision.

A man from the Pullman area has been transported to a Seattle hospital for treatment of burns sustained in a cooking fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services, including Whitman County Fire District 12 Volunteers and Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies, responded to the incident at a trailer court located on Pullman Albion Road.

The Chefs Night Out fundraiser for Friends of Hospice is approaching, with tickets available for purchase until shortly before the event. Scheduled for the evening of Thursday, June 19th, the event will take place at the Palouse Ridge Golf Club Pavilion located at Washington State University. Attendees can expect to sample a variety of dishes…