
On Saturday, a timber fire occurred along Union Flat Creek near Klemgard Park in Whitman County, starting around 4:30 PM. The fire spread across approximately 40 acres, located near Upper Union Flat Road and Hamilton Hill Road. No structures were reported damaged. A helicopter was deployed to assist in controlling the fire through water drops.

The second annual WSU/UW Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge is currently underway, encouraging fans from both Washington State University and the University of Washington to contribute to campus food pantries before midnight on September 20. This initiative aims to support students in need. Last year, WSU had a successful outcome in the food challenge, and…

A 28-year-old man from Dayton has been arrested by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office following an undercover operation. The incident occurred on Thursday night around 11:00 PM at a gas station in Dusty. Authorities report that Dylan Huckaby was involved in an alleged transaction of narcotics with an undercover officer.

A 20-year-old man from Rosalia sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident in Tekoa on Saturday morning. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s office, the incident took place around 11:00 AM at the intersection of Poplar and Washington Streets. Deputies reported that the individual, identified as Bryce Casey, was operating a motorcycle and attempted to…

Current reports indicate that the White Pine Fire in North Latah County has reached an area of 126 acres. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has stated that U.S. Forest Service firefighters are working to manage the situation. As of now, the fire remains at zero percent containment. The incident is occurring near the Giant White…

A 58-year-old man from Western Washington has been deemed incompetent to stand trial in Idaho after being accused of a shooting incident in the Palouse region. Shawn Johnson, who resides in Sequim, faces a felony aggravated assault charge in Lewiston at the Nez Perce County Second District Court. Johnson was taken into custody following the…

A portrait of Kirk H. Schulz, the 11th President of Washington State University, will be unveiled at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on campus on Monday, September 8th, at 4:00 pm. The artwork, created by artist Grace Flott, will be added to the collection that features portraits of previous WSU presidents.