Westbound I-90 Snoqualmie Pass is experiencing ongoing traffic delays due to an incident involving an oversized load that impacted an overpass. On Tuesday, an over-height load struck an overpass near Cle Elum. As a result, westbound traffic traveling towards the mountains is being redirected to the off and on ramps.

The University of Idaho has collaborated with Google to offer students access to various artificial intelligence tools, AI training, and Google Career Certificates at no cost through the Google AI for Education Accelerator program. This initiative enables students to obtain Google Career Certificates in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT support.

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is organizing a scrap metal fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, at the Palouse Nature Center in Moscow, coinciding with World Sustainability Day. A container will be provided by Sutton Salvage next to the green barn for community members to drop off unwanted scrap metal.

The Halloween season is approaching, with celebrations scheduled to begin on Friday, October 24, in Pullman and Colfax. A costume contest will take place in downtown Pullman at 6:30 pm at the First Down Friday stage on Kamiaken Street. Additionally, Main Street in Colfax will be open for various activities.

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Tito Puente Jr. is scheduled to perform at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this spring. The festival has announced its lineup for 2026, which includes Tito Puente Jr., the son of the renowned musician Tito Puente. Tito Puente Jr. continues to build his own career as a recording artist.

Endicott will hold a fall festival on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the downtown area. The event will feature a variety of pies, local vendors, and carnival games.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors from the Idaho Department of Insurance will offer Medicare information on Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 am at the Moscow Public Library. This session aims to assist beneficiaries in reviewing their coverage options during the annual enrollment period. It is important for beneficiaries to be aware that Medicare Advantage and…

The Thomas Hammer coffee shop in downtown Pullman has closed as of last Friday. A notice on the door indicates that Thomas Hammer is planning to open a new location in Pullman. The Spokane-based coffee chain had been operating in the downtown Pullman area since 2010.

The reopening of Steptoe Butte, located north of Colfax, may be postponed until next month. The park has been closed since February due to damage from flooding. The Washington State Parks Department has maintained the closure following the flooding, as the park was already scheduled to close last spring.