This year’s election in Whitman County features numerous elected positions for small taxing districts that currently have no candidates. The available seats include those for city and town councils, school boards, and hospital districts in the county’s smaller communities. Additionally, candidates are sought for boards overseeing volunteer fire districts.
Thousands of high school students will gather in Pullman this weekend for the annual state convention. The 95th Washington FFA State Convention is being held at Washington State University. The convention and expo will take place from Thursday through Saturday, with approximately 2,000 FFA students participating from various regions.
Over 2,200 University of Idaho graduates are set to receive more than 2,300 degrees during the upcoming spring commencement ceremonies. Winter 2024 graduates are invited to participate alongside the Spring 2025 class in ceremonies beginning on Saturday, May 10, and continuing across the state until Monday, May 19.
The Port of Whitman County and Tinderbox Marketing will conduct a workshop on social media marketing at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown on May 8th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. The workshop is designed to assist local artisans, artists, and craftspeople in utilizing social media platforms for business promotion.
The Idaho Transportation Department has announced the commencement of construction next week on US-95 near Ferdinand. The project aims to enhance traffic flow and improve safety for passing on the roadway. During construction hours, drivers should anticipate reduced speed limits of 45 mph in the work area and 55 mph during non-working hours.
The City of Pullman is in the process of planning for a third fire station and a new police station. The city’s Capital Improvement Program Committee is convening this week to conduct its annual review of proposed projects for the upcoming six years. A third City […]
The University of Idaho will not be hosting its country music festival at the beginning of the fall semester. UI spokeswoman Jodi Walker confirmed to Pullman Radio News that the decision was made due to financial considerations. The festival, which took place over multiple days in August, featured Clint Black last year.
A primary runoff election is scheduled for August concerning a Pullman City Council position. On Wednesday, Trevor Vance submitted his candidacy for the seat currently occupied by Carla De Lira. DiDi Lubash and Andie Lee Freeman have also declared their intention to run for the same position. All three candidates will compete in the upcoming…