The Port of Whitman County in Colfax has received a $2.49 million grant aimed at expanding high-speed internet access in the county. This funding is provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). The Rural Broadband Project will involve the installation of fiber optic infrastructure to approximately 109 locations identified…
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) in Pullman has announced leadership changes. Founder Ed Schweitzer will transition from his role as president to focus on mentoring and innovation. Dave Whitehead, the company’s current CEO, will take on the role of President, while Joey Nestegard has been promoted to Executive Vice President.
Gritman Medical Center in Moscow has issued a public advisory regarding a phone scam affecting local residents. Individuals are reportedly posing as hospital representatives and attempting to gather personal information, such as insurance and Medicare details. The hospital has highlighted that scammers can manipulate phone numbers to make it seem as though the calls are…
All government offices will be closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Universities and schools will also be closed on this day. Pullman Transit will operate on a reduced bus route service, and buses will not operate in Moscow. Banks will not be open, and trash collection will follow a modified schedule.
The Addium-METER Foundation, which includes Pullman-based companies Addium and METER Group, has announced its 2025 charitable grant cycle, with applications due by February 14. The foundation provides community support through financial grants and volunteer expertise from employees of Addium and METER. Since 2018, the organization has distributed over […]
The Idaho Transportation Department has provided a year-long grant to the Latah County Sheriff’s Office to focus on aggressive driving behaviors through enhanced patrols and educational initiatives. This grant aims to address safety concerns in Latah County, which experiences approximately 438 collisions annually and has recorded eight fatal accidents in recent years.
A 39-year-old man from Moscow, identified as Joshua Jay Downer, has been convicted for a second time in a case involving child sexual abuse material. He has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison and is placed on probation for life by U.S. District Court in Idaho. Federal authorities are involved in the case.