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Idaho Fish and Game is seeking community members interested in wildlife monitoring to assist with tracking monarch butterflies during their migration through the state this summer. Volunteers will take responsibility for monitoring milkweed patches across the state and observing butterfly activity.
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August is expected to see significant activity in the local primary election in Pullman, following the conclusion of candidate filing on Friday. A total of 20 candidates have filed for three Pullman City Council seats, with none of the current officeholders seeking reelection. The race for the seat being vacated by Megan […] is particularly…
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This year, several races for seats in rural Whitman County are up for a vote. Tekoa is a focal point for contested races, with a primary election scheduled for a city council position. Incumbent Cheri Currier is running against challengers Reid Smith and Adam Matthews.
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Several seats overseeing small tax districts in Whitman County did not attract candidates during the recent filing period. A special candidate filing for these positions will begin on July 30th. In Tekoa, there is still a need for candidates for the hospital district, and school board seats are available in Tekoa and Colfax.
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A 51-year-old man from Garfield has been arrested following an incident in which he allegedly threatened individuals with a gun on Sunday afternoon. Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report around 6:00 PM involving a man reportedly pointing a pistol at two people in a passing vehicle.
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A fundraising campaign is being initiated to support the Gladish Community and Cultural Center in Pullman. Last December, officials at the nonprofit facility reported financial challenges following the closure of the Pullman Community Montessori, which previously leased space in the Gladish. The Washington Charter School Commission made the decision to close the school.
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A home in Potlatch experienced damage from a fire on Sunday night. Potlatch Volunteer Firefighters responded to the incident on Pine Street around 7:00. According to the Latah County Sheriff’s Office, flames from a burn barrel spread to the home, resulting in structural damage. There were no reported injuries.
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The Pullman City Council is scheduled to review a plan aimed at establishing regulations for short-term rentals, including platforms like Airbnb. This proposal is part of a broader update to the City of Pullman’s zoning code.
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The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its initial forecast for this year’s winter wheat harvest based on field conditions as of May 1st. Washington growers have reported a slight increase in winter wheat acreage this year, totaling 1.8 million acres compared to the previous year. The forecast includes expectations for yields in the Evergreen…