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Crime in Whitman County decreased last year compared to the previous year, according to the annual statewide crime statistics published by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office recorded a 4% reduction in crime reports. Notably, there was a significant decline in both thefts and car thefts in 2024.
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The Pullman Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying an individual related to a shoplifting incident at Walmart. Officers responded to the store on the evening of Friday, July 18th, regarding the theft of vacuum cleaners valued at approximately $1,000. A photograph of the individual in question is included for reference.
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Pullman’s Concerts in the Park series is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 30, featuring country rock music from Blue Highway at Reaney Park. The concert will begin at 6:00 pm, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for the event.
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Traffic delays are occurring on the route from Pullman to the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport due to a City of Pullman project involving the installation of a new water main. This project commenced in May on NE Terre View Drive and has since progressed to Airport Drive.
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This week marks a special filing period for various seats in Whitman County that currently lack candidates for this year’s election. Positions are available in Garfield for the hospital district, fire district, and cemetery district. Additionally, Tekoa is seeking candidates for its hospital district and school board.
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A 78-year-old log truck driver from Deary was involved in a crash in Hayden early Tuesday morning. According to Idaho State Police, the collision occurred around 5:00 AM on U.S. Highway 95 and Hayden Avenue. Troopers reported that the driver ran a red light, resulting in the accident.
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The USDA has announced that Latah and Whitman counties have been identified as experiencing drought conditions during the growing season, as reported by the US Drought Monitor. This designation as a primary natural disaster area enables the USDA Farm Service Agency to offer emergency loans to producers in these counties who are recovering from the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department is notifying Moscow residents about an upcoming phase of the Highway 95 restoration project. This phase will involve increased noise levels during overnight hours over the next few days. The department has scheduled this work at night to minimize disruptions during peak travel times.
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Volunteer firefighters responded to a field fire that occurred at a Washington State University research farm located south of Pullman on Monday afternoon. The Whitman County Fire District 12 was called to the scene at WSU’s Spillman Farm on Johnson Road around 1:00 PM. Chief Lester Erwin provided details regarding the incident.