
The University of Idaho College of Science is organizing Vandal Science Day on Friday, November 7, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center. The event will feature hands-on workshops, presentations, and interactive learning experiences facilitated by faculty and students. Attendance is free and open to the public.

During Tuesday’s vote by mail general election, voters in Whitman County participated in several contested races for small taxing district positions. In the race for commissioner of Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics in Colfax, Kathy Wride has received 57% of the vote, leading the contest. Meanwhile, Vanessa Moore is leading her respective race.

Moscow City Council will welcome three new members starting in January. Evan Holmes, Sage McCetich, and Scott Sumner secured seats on the council following the recent election. The election featured eight candidates competing for three available seats. Holmes received the highest percentage of votes at 20%, followed closely by McCetich with 19%.

Chad Whetzel, who was appointed as Whitman County Commissioner, currently holds a lead in the election with approximately 53% of the votes, ahead of fellow Republican Cody Finch by about 500 votes, according to the tally reported Tuesday night. Whetzel took over the commissioner’s position last winter after the retirement of Michael Largent.

During Tuesday’s general election in Latah County, various contested races for small taxing districts were held. Brian Kennedy was elected to the Moscow School Board. Daniel Cochrane and Eric Sutton secured positions on the Deary City Council. In Juliaetta, Eric McDowell and Stephanie Tackett were elected to four-year terms.

Voters in the Idaho school districts of Genesee, Kendrick, and Troy made their decisions in Tuesday’s general election regarding school levies. All three levies received approval.