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The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is collaborating with law enforcement agencies in Idaho for the 2025 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, scheduled from August 15 to September 1. This initiative seeks to address impaired driving in the lead-up to Labor Day, a period noted for increased traffic incidents in Idaho.
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The Moscow Chamber of Commerce is hosting a monthly luncheon on August 20 at 11:30 am at the Best Western Plus University Inn. The event will feature presentations from the Vandal football coaching staff, who will provide updates on the upcoming season. The cost to attend is $26 for Chamber members.
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The Pullman Depot Heritage Center is hosting Depot Days, a celebration of community history scheduled for August 15 and 16. The event will include displays of baked goods made with local grain, along with various recipes. Attendees can also explore the Lentil Express and hear train horns at the depot during the event.
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Local law enforcement and firefighter agencies are collaborating to host the “Special Olympics Cop & Fire On Top ’25” fundraiser on Sunday, August 17. The event will take place at the Walmart in Pullman from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, inviting community members to participate and support the cause.
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On Tuesday afternoon, several cars were reported broken into in Moscow, with Moscow Police receiving five reports of car burglaries at two different locations beginning at 6:00. Multiple vehicles parked at the University of Idaho Arboretum in Southwest Moscow were affected, along with additional cars at the Joseph Street Ballfields.
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The University of Idaho Extension is increasing its initiatives to assist food banks in northern Idaho in response to recent cuts in federal assistance. Extension staff are cultivating potatoes and collaborating with cattle producers to address the shortfall caused by the reduction of federal food programs. This effort is being undertaken at the request of…
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A power outage is scheduled for approximately one thousand Avista Utilities customers in Western Whitman County on Thursday night. The outage will begin at 10:00 PM for the communities of Endicott and LaCrosse, as well as nearby areas. Power is expected to be restored by 6:00 AM on Friday. This outage is necessary for maintenance…
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A 75-year-old man from Clarkston sustained injuries in a truck crash on U.S. Highway 195 near Rosalia early Wednesday morning. According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident took place approximately six miles south of Rosalia around 3:00 AM. The driver, Eugene Long, was operating a box truck traveling northbound when he swerved, leading to…
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Firefighters in Whitman County are responding to a wildfire spanning approximately 600 acres near Dusty, Washington, west of Colfax. The fire reportedly started at around 12:30 PM after a motorhome caught fire on state route 127, leading to its rapid spread. Level 3 evacuations have been issued for all residences along state route 127.
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A wildfire is currently burning south of Dusty in Whitman County. The incident has led to state mobilization to deploy fire crews from various locations across Washington. The fire has been designated as the Central Ferry Fire and was mobilized at 1:30 PM today following a request from Whitman County Fire District 13 based in…