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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Palouse, effective from 9:00 AM on Monday until 9:00 PM on Tuesday. The forecast indicates high temperatures reaching the 90s.
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The City of Pullman has experienced a population increase of approximately 700 residents according to estimates from the Washington State Office of Financial Management, based on data collected annually on April 1st. This represents a growth rate of about 2% from April 2024 to the present year.
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The Neill Public Library is hosting a summer reading program featuring a performance of The Magic of Louie Foxx. The shows are scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm. The performance includes a variety of comedy and magic tricks. More information about the performer can be found here.
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The 2025 National Lentil Festival is scheduled for Saturday, August 16, in downtown Pullman. The Whitman County Humane Society is seeking volunteers to assist at their beer garden fundraiser during the festival. Each year, the WCHS benefits from donations that support its operations.
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Bryan Kohberger is reported to have agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the murders of four University of Idaho students. As part of this agreement, he would receive four consecutive life sentences and waive his right to appeal, thus avoiding the death penalty. Further details regarding the case are still developing.
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The Whitman County Commissioners will discuss the possibility of extending their moratorium on new wind farms during their meeting on Monday. Earlier this year, the board enacted a six-month moratorium on the construction of new wind turbines to provide the Whitman County Planning Commission with the opportunity to revise the regulations governing these structures.
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A 31-year-old man from Thornton has been sentenced to the maximum jail term following a serious injury incident involving a man from Colton. The incident occurred when the driver, Riley Maley, ran a stop sign while operating his pickup truck on U.S. Highway 195 under the influence of alcohol, leading to a crash.
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The City of Pullman has reopened its indoor pool following a closure of over a week that was attributed to issues with the ventilation system. The problems with the ventilation at the Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center have been addressed, and the city announced on Friday that the facility is once again operational.
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The University of Idaho has revised its strategy for using a significant grant it received, following new spending regulations introduced by the Trump Administration. The institution was awarded a $59 million Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership grant from the USDA last year.
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Acting Pullman Police Commander Ruben Harris has been appointed to the position permanently. He had been serving as acting commander since March following the situation involving former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, who was placed on paid administrative leave in December due to allegations of misconduct.