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Washington State University and the University of Idaho have received updates in Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Top Colleges. Washington State University is now ranked 139th nationally and 58th among public universities, reflecting a slight improvement from last year’s ranking of 144th. In contrast, the University of Idaho is currently ranked 320th, indicating a decline…
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The White Pine Fire in North Latah County has expanded to 30 acres. The fire is located in timber east of State Highway 6, near the Giant White Pine Campground. It was identified on Sunday afternoon. Currently, there is no estimate on when the fire may be contained.
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The City of Moscow will begin a household income survey on September 22, targeting randomly selected residents. This survey aims to gather data on community income levels, which is essential for evaluating eligibility for future Idaho Community Development Block Grant funding. The information collected will be used to inform decisions regarding public amenities and infrastructure…
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Pullman Transit is hosting a dedication ceremony for three new electric buses at 4:00 pm on September 4th in the Pullman City Hall parking lot. The event will feature remarks from various city officials, including Mayor Francis Benjamin, Councilmember Carla De Lira, Public Works Director Sean Wells, and Transit Manager […]
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A research team, which includes University of Idaho physics professor Matthew Hedman, has identified the 29th confirmed moon of Uranus using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. This newly discovered satellite measures approximately 6 miles in diameter, making it one of the smaller known moons of the ice giant. The team obtained 10 long-exposure images on…
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The Port of Whitman County is set to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday to mark the opening of a new fertilizer facility located at Central Ferry on the Snake River. The facility has been built by AGROW Solutions, a company based in Pullman, and is intended for both fertilizer manufacturing and distribution. In…
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The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation notice for residents in proximity to the White Pine Fire, which has affected approximately 13 acres near the Giant White Pine Campground, located north of Harvard. As a precaution, deputies conducted an evacuation of the campground on Monday.
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The repaving of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has been postponed to next year due to a union strike. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 initiated a strike on August 12th, which halted the work on the nine-mile stretch of highway near Pullman. Further updates regarding the strike have been provided in the…
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The City of Moscow has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 Ismat Ara and Abdul Mannan Sheikh Community Award. This award is presented every two years to individuals in the Moscow community who exemplify dedication to community unity and actively contribute to diversity, inclusion, and human rights initiatives within the region.