Outgoing Pullman City Councilman Trymaine Gaither has announced his resignation, which will take effect on July 15th. Gaither was appointed to the council last year, filling the position previously held by former Councilman Francis Benjamin, who was elected mayor. Gaither cited family reasons for his decision to step down.
Traffic delays are expected starting Monday on State Route 260 between Washtucna and Kahlotus. The Washington State Department of Transportation will be conducting chip sealing on 13 miles of the highway on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Flaggers will be present to direct a lane of traffic through the work zone.
A wildfire is currently burning in Southern Spokane County, resulting in a visible smoke column in the Moscow-Pullman area. The Siegel Fire ignited along Bonnie Lake around 3:00 PM and has affected approximately 450 acres within Spokane County Fire District 3. As of now, there have been no reports of structural damage.
The Idaho Transportation Department has announced that Washington Street in downtown Moscow will undergo repaving this summer, beginning Monday. The project will focus on Northbound U.S. Highway 95/Washington Street, specifically from State Highway 8 to Rodeo Drive. Paving activities are scheduled to occur predominantly at night, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Various local communities will observe the 4th of July on Friday with public events. The activities commence with the Johnson Parade in the small community south of Pullman, known for its festive atmosphere. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a fundraiser for the Whitman County Fire District.
Bryan Kohberger entered a guilty plea today in relation to the deaths of four University of Idaho students in Moscow in November 2022. In a session at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, acknowledging his involvement in the stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.
A fundraiser for the Lauren McCluskey Foundation is scheduled for Saturday in Pullman. Lauren McCluskey, a Pullman native and 2015 graduate of Pullman High School, is being honored through a memorial walk-a-thon organized by her graduating class. The event will take place on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the high school, with…
The Port of Whitman County has completed a land trade to expand its industrial park located at the airport south of Colfax. A press release from the port indicates that this deal is expected to result in savings of approximately two million dollars for taxpayers. The port has reported a shortage of industrial property available…