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All of the school levies considered by voters in Whitman County for this week’s special election are receiving approval. The levies in Lamont, Palouse, Garfield, and Colton School Districts are confirmed to pass based on Tuesday’s vote-by-mail election. Meanwhile, the Rosalia Parks and Recreation District levy has not met the required threshold for approval.
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Government offices will be closed on Monday for Presidents’ Day. Mail services will not operate on that day. Pullman Transit will provide a reduced bus route service, while bus services will not be available in Moscow. Trash collection will occur as scheduled. The University of Idaho will not hold classes on Monday.
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Palouse Pathways is hosting a college exploration course on Sunday designed to assist community members in discovering educational options, understanding financial aid, and learning about available resources and tools for their search. The session will take place from 2-4 pm on Sunday, February 16 at the Fiske Room in the 1912 Center.
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The WSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers federal tax assistance on select Saturdays beginning February 15 from 12 – 4 pm at the Neill Public Library. IRS-certified volunteers will assist with uncomplicated federal tax returns. Tax preparation assistance is available to those who meet eligibility criteria.
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The Palouse Habitat ReStore in Moscow is holding a sale on February 15, offering 50% off all items in the store. This event may provide an opportunity for individuals looking for deals on home improvement supplies or furniture. The ReStore is located at 304 N […].
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Joann Fabrics in Moscow is set to close as part of a broader plan affecting several stores across the country. Reports indicate that these closures are related to the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Joann Fabrics intends to close approximately 500 of its 800 locations, including the Clarkston store.
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The Pullman Winter Farmers Market operates on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lumberyard, located just north of downtown.
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A Valentine’s dinner fundraiser will take place in Princeton this weekend. The steak dinner is scheduled for Saturday night from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Palouse River Community Center. Proceeds will benefit the center. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Palouse, effective from this afternoon at 2:00 until 9:00 Saturday morning. The forecast predicts snowfall accumulation of two to four inches.
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Volunteer Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Wednesday night in Albion. The Whitman County Fire District 11-Albion Fire Department reported that crews were called to the fire on G Street around 5:30 PM. The flames also affected a woodshed. The fire was extinguished by 8:00 PM.