The Pullman Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon next week, and the deadline to RSVP is Friday at noon. During the event, the newly appointed executive director, Pete Chittenden, will present the organization’s future plans. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday.

The United Way of Moscow is broadening its School Lunch Debt Forgiveness Program in Latah County. Last year, the organization assisted students in addressing their lunch debts at several schools within Latah County. This year, the organization plans to extend its efforts to cover accumulated lunch debts at the Moscow School District.

A power outage occurred this morning in Potlatch and nearby areas, affecting numerous customers of Clearwater Power and Avista Utilities. The outage began around 7:00 AM on Thursday, according to Avista. The utility estimates that power will be restored by noon today.

The Washington State University campus is expected to experience significant activity this weekend as the fall semester approaches. Students who will be living on campus will be moving in on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, Sunday marks the beginning of the WSU Week of Welcome, which includes a pep rally, convocation, and an all-campus picnic. Classes…

The Asotin County Library and Moscow Public Library are set to host author Gregg Olsen, known for his work in the true crime genre, along with Shasta Groene, who is featured in his latest book titled “Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home.” The event…

The Real Life on the Palouse is hosting a back to school event at Moscow’s Eastside Marketplace on August 9 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event will include live music, complimentary food, school supplies, a carnival, and additional activities for attendees.

The 5th annual lemonade stand in Genesee will be held on Saturday to raise funds for melanoma research. This event is organized by 11-year-old Hailee Zollman in honor of her 7-year-old friend Keasy Line, who has a rare medical condition.

Spence Hardware & Supply in Moscow is hosting a customer appreciation day on August 9. The event will include food, live music, a dunk tank organized with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department, special sales, and various activities for attendees.

The 2025 class of the Pullman Walk of Fame has been announced, featuring longtime Pullman residents Pat and Laurie Caraher as inductees. Pat Caraher dedicated 35 years to serving as the editor of Washington State University’s alumni publications before his passing in March. His wife, Laurie Caraher, contributed 19 years of service in her professional…

This summer’s sockeye salmon run up the Lower Snake River to Central Idaho is reported to be stronger than the ten-year average. Historically, the salmon run has faced challenges, including instances in the 1990s when no fish returned. This year, over 1,000 sockeye have been recorded crossing Lower Granite Dam south of Colfax.