Pullman Today – News For The Residents of Pullman Washington

During Washington State University’s 10th annual #CougsGive day of giving fundraiser, donors contributed over $1 million in a single day for the first time. The 24-hour fundraising campaign on April 16 collected 1,645 unique gifts totaling $1.15 million, surpassing the previous record of nearly $800,000 set in 2022.

The Whitman County Fire District #7 at the Rosalia Fire Station is offering a presentation on preparing and maintaining your home in the event of a wildfire. The presentation will take place at the station at 8:00 pm on Friday, April 25, and is free to attend.

The Port of Whitman County and the Washington State Department of Commerce are hosting a federal grant workshop for community members. This free event will take place from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on April 23 at The Center in Colfax. The workshop will include presentations and group discussions among participants.

The State of Washington’s annual trout fishing derby features an opportunity for young anglers. Saturday marks the opener for trout fishing in Washington lakes. Each year, the state department of fish and wildlife tags over a thousand fish in select lakes for the derby, which also begins on Saturday.

The Latah County Human Rights Task Force and Latah County Historical Society are co-sponsoring a performance at 6:30 pm on April 23 at the 1912 Center in Moscow. The free event features “Fly For Freedom: Home Front / War Front,” which includes a dynamic solo presentation.

Washington State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Kenneth Casavant will deliver a lecture at the Legacy of Excellence Lecture and Award Reception in Room 518 of the Center for Undergraduate Education on Tuesday, April 22 at 12:00 pm. The lecture is titled ‘Continuing to Live a Land-Grant […]

The Idaho Transportation Department is informing drivers about ongoing roadside milling and paving operations on US Highway 95 that could affect travel times. Crews are currently paving the road between Riggins and Race Creek Bridge as part of the final phase of a rockfall stabilization project that started last fall. Drivers can […]

Neill Public Library in Pullman is offering a take-home activity for residents to create garden gnome planter stakes. Starting Monday, April 21, activity bags will be available for pickup at the library. Each child will receive one activity bag.

Delays have been reported in the completion of the Pullman downtown reconstruction project as crews resume work this week. The project, which began two weeks ago, is focused on addressing the remaining items from last year’s major construction efforts. The most recent schedule indicated that the remaining work was expected to be completed by this…

The trial for the 2021 shooting incident on Pullman’s College Hill is underway this week. George Melvin Harris III, 26, is facing charges of 1st degree manslaughter in Whitman County Superior Court. A jury was selected on Monday morning, and the trial proceedings began in Colfax. Harris […]