Art on the Plaza in Downtown Pullman is hosting an event this weekend with the theme “Love our Cultures.” Attendees can enjoy live music, dancing, and a pizza dough-throwing competition. This event, taking place in the Pine Street Plaza, will run from 4:00 PM.

Sprint Boat Racing is scheduled to take place at Webb’s Slough near St. John this weekend. An exhibition of the boats will occur downtown on Friday from 4:00 to 6:30 PM. Additionally, the St. John Volunteer Firefighters will host a BBQ fundraiser beginning at 6:00 PM on Friday. Gates will open on Saturday at 9:00…

Research conducted by students at the University of Idaho is set to be sent to NASA’s International Space Station for additional analysis. The project is led by College of Engineering graduate student Adrienne Shea and Professor Matthew Bernards. It aims to develop a coating that resists bacterial adhesion, which may have applications in space environments…

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A Washington State University student is organizing live classical music performances for the upcoming summer harvest in Southeastern Washington. Calby Van Hollebeke, a Master of Arts candidate from Kahlotus, initiated the “Harvest Interludes” project as part of her involvement in the Publicly Engaged Fellows program.

Details have been released regarding First Down Fridays in downtown Pullman, coinciding with select Washington State University home football games. The events are scheduled for the night before the Apple Cup and the Battle of the Palouse season opener. Activities will take place from 4:00 to 7:00.

Two Moscow City Council members have announced their candidacies for mayor. Julia Parker submitted her application on Wednesday morning, while Councilwoman Hailey Lewis filed her candidacy on Monday. Current Mayor Art Bettge has decided not to seek re-election. Additionally, candidates are being sought for three available Moscow City Council seats.

The Town of LaCrosse’s sewer plant has received recognition from the State of Washington. The Department of Ecology has presented the LaCrosse wastewater treatment plant and its operators with a 2024 Outstanding Performance Award. This award represents the sole recognition given to a sewer plant in Whitman County for the year 2024.

Pullman High School has improved its ranking in the annual U.S. News & World Reports Best High Schools list for 2025-2026, now positioned at 1,415th nationally and 22nd in Washington. In contrast, Moscow High School has experienced a decline in its ranking compared to the previous year.

The Music on Main outdoor concert series in downtown Pullman is scheduled for Thursday night. Auf Gehts, a German band, will perform at the Pine Street Plaza from 6:00 to 8:00.