
The City of Moscow announces the start of the fall burning season on Friday. During this period, residents are permitted to burn only garden waste, tree trimmings, and brush. Burn piles should be kept small and located at least 25 feet away from buildings. It is required that burning activities take place during daylight hours…

Local home prices in Washington have experienced a decline this year. The Whitman County Association of Realtors has published the September housing statistics. According to the report, the average price for a home sold in Whitman County last month was $353,000, reflecting a decrease of $83,000 from August and $35,000 from previous months.

The Addium-METER Foundation, based in Pullman, has distributed nearly $100,000 in grants to various local organizations. Among the recipients are Palouse Habitat for Humanity, Sojourners Alliance, Community Action Center, and Palouse Pathways. The foundation serves as the philanthropic entity for Addium and METER Group. A complete list of grant recipients is available through the provided…

Interim City of Pullman Fire Chief Ryan Scharnhorst has been nominated for permanent appointment by Mayor Francis Benjamin. The decision is pending confirmation by the city council next month. Scharnhorst previously served as the deputy chief of training for the Pullman Fire Department.

Westbound I-90 Snoqualmie Pass is experiencing ongoing traffic delays due to an incident involving an oversized load that impacted an overpass. On Tuesday, an over-height load struck an overpass near Cle Elum. As a result, westbound traffic traveling towards the mountains is being redirected to the off and on ramps.

The University of Idaho has collaborated with Google to offer students access to various artificial intelligence tools, AI training, and Google Career Certificates at no cost through the Google AI for Education Accelerator program. This initiative enables students to obtain Google Career Certificates in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT support.

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is organizing a scrap metal fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, at the Palouse Nature Center in Moscow, coinciding with World Sustainability Day. A container will be provided by Sutton Salvage next to the green barn for community members to drop off unwanted scrap metal.