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The Friends of Gladish Board announced that Pullman’s community and cultural center will close permanently on September 15th. Tenants are expected to vacate the building by that date. This decision follows months of financial challenges that have been publicly acknowledged.
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Candidate filing concluded on Friday in Idaho, leading to several contested races scheduled for this fall. Three candidates are vying for the position of Moscow Mayor, as Art Bettge has opted not to seek re-election. The candidates include Councilwomen Hailey Lewis and Julia Parker, along with newcomer Alex Simon, who submitted his filing on Friday.
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Whitman County Fire District 12 Volunteers responded to two wildfires on Sunday. The first incident was reported around 5:00 PM along the Chipman Trail near the Moscow-Pullman Highway. Crews managed to contain the fire to less than one acre, and it affected some trees in the area.
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Firefighters are responding to a timber fire in North Latah County, identified as the White Pine Fire. The fire was reported around 5:30 PM on Sunday and is located east of the Giant White Pine Campground along State Highway 6. The estimated size of the fire is five acres, and aerial assistance is being utilized…
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A head-on collision occurred on U.S. Highway 195 south of Colfax on Friday night, resulting in the death of a 67-year-old woman from Colfax and injuries to five other individuals. According to the Washington State Patrol, the incident was attributed to a passing maneuver executed by a 20-year-old woman from Vancouver, Washington. Troopers are investigating…
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As summer concludes, City of Moscow offices will revert to regular operating hours five days a week starting Monday, September 1. In June, the Moscow city council approved a program to close the city’s offices on Fridays while extending hours on other weekdays during the summer.
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Colton Bennett has announced his candidacy for a local Idaho State House seat. He is running for the position currently held by State Representative Lori McCann of Lewiston. In the previous Republican primary, McCann secured victory over Bennett by a margin of 200 votes. Bennett is a veteran.
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The Whitman County Library in Colfax is inviting submissions of Halloween-themed art suitable for families. The artwork will be displayed in The Libey Gallery throughout October. Mixed media submissions can be submitted at the Library in Colfax and will be featured during a special Halloween Storytime event for families.
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The WSU Master Gardeners are organizing a session called Garden Talk Tuesday at Neill Public Library on September 2 at 1:00 pm. This event will provide information on preparing gardens for autumn, focusing on the management of leaves, vegetable beds, ornamental beds, and tool care at the end of the season. Attendees will also have…
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History is scheduled to visit Latah County with their Mobile Museum from September 2 to 4, showcasing a variety of exhibits related to Idaho’s prehistoric past. The Mobile Museum features a walk-through exhibit that includes a full skeleton of an Idaho dinosaur, along with nests, skulls, and interactive displays.