
Washington State Senator Mark Schoesler has indicated potential support for a bill that would mandate a public process for the hiring of university presidents. Currently, Washington State University and the University of Washington are engaged in private searches for their next presidents, and details about these processes remain undisclosed to the public.

A 19-year-old man from Pullman was arrested following a vehicle pursuit involving a Washington State Patrol Trooper. The incident began when the trooper attempted to pull over a motorcyclist traveling south on North Grand Avenue around 10:00 AM on Tuesday. The motorcyclist reportedly did not stop and continued to lead the trooper on a pursuit.

The Palouse Conservation District (PCD) is set to host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Uniontown Community Center. The event will highlight conservation achievements for 2024 and present plans for community conservation initiatives in 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with PCD staff and board…

The Whitman Hospital Foundation is hosting its 35th Annual Dinner and Auction, themed “The Elegance of Emerald,” on Saturday, February 8th, at the Hill Ray Plaza in Colfax. The event will include silent and live auctions, a social hour, and a dinner. It begins at 4:00 pm, with dinner scheduled for 6:00 pm. Proceeds from…

The Washington State University Regents have selected a finalist for the institution’s next president. The board recently conducted private interviews with three candidates and has chosen “Candidate B” for the position. The names of the finalists have not been disclosed, and the official announcement regarding the hire will be made at a later date.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) of Pullman is expanding its operations to include the production of a medical device designed for early autism detection. The company has appointed Dr. Georgina Lynch as the principal scientist for this project. Lynch, who developed the prototype at Washington State University, has extensive experience in the field.

Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, who is facing charges related to the deaths of four University of Idaho students, are requesting that 4th District Judge Steven Hippler dismiss a significant portion of the evidence in the case. Kohberger’s defense contends that the evidence relies on a genetic investigation process that they claim is unconstitutional.