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Whitman County officials will host a virtual public meeting to review the draft of the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Residents will have the opportunity to learn about the draft plan and participate in a Q&A session. The CWPP aims…
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CenterWell Home Health will host a Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the 1912 Center in Moscow. The Resource Fair is designed to connect seniors with various resources available in the community. The event will feature information on senior care services, including SMART Transit and COAST,…
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The Whitman County Coroner’s Office has announced the cause of death for Steven Paul Sargent, a 60-year-old man who was found dead in a shed fire in Pullman on December 31. The coroner determined that Sargent died from asphyxia due to smoke inhalation in a dwelling on the 400 block of NE […].
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The Pullman Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets for its fundraising event, Cabaret 2025. This year’s event, “Taste of Pullman: A Culinary Passport Experience,” will highlight the city’s culinary offerings on Saturday, March 29, at the SEL Event Center. More than 12 local Chamber member restaurants will participate.
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Four Star Supply has received a fine exceeding $100,000 from the federal government due to a diesel spill that occurred in 2022 at their Pullman store. In April of that year, fuel was discovered leaking from a tank that had been in use for over 85 years. The Washington State Department of Ecology reported that…
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The Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 3 PM to 8 PM at the Palouse Community Center. This annual event, initiated in 2013 to support the Palouse Community Center, offers an opportunity for attendees to enjoy tastings, food, and various activities.
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A Washington State University student has been arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred inside a dormitory on campus. WSU Police responded to a call at Orton Hall early Monday morning around 1:30 a.m. Officers discovered a 20-year-old man with a knife wound.
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The Port of Whitman County in Colfax has received a $2.49 million grant aimed at expanding high-speed internet access in the county. This funding is provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). The Rural Broadband Project will involve the installation of fiber optic infrastructure to approximately 109 locations identified…
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman has announced leadership changes. Founder Ed Schweitzer will transition from his role as president to focus on mentoring and innovation. Dave Whitehead, the company’s current CEO, will take on the role of President, while Joey Nestegard has been promoted to Executive Vice President.
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Gritman Medical Center in Moscow has issued a public advisory regarding a phone scam affecting local residents. Individuals are reportedly posing as hospital representatives and attempting to gather personal information, such as insurance and Medicare details. The hospital has highlighted that scammers can manipulate phone numbers to make it seem as though the calls are…