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The Palouse Conservation District (PCD) is set to host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Uniontown Community Center. The event will highlight conservation achievements for 2024 and present plans for community conservation initiatives in 2025. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with PCD staff and board…
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The Whitman Hospital Foundation is hosting its 35th Annual Dinner and Auction, themed “The Elegance of Emerald,” on Saturday, February 8th, at the Hill Ray Plaza in Colfax. The event will include silent and live auctions, a social hour, and a dinner. It begins at 4:00 pm, with dinner scheduled for 6:00 pm. Proceeds from…
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The construction of the expansion project for Pullman Regional Hospital is scheduled to begin this summer. In 2022, voters in the City of Pullman approved a bond and property tax increase totaling 27.5 million dollars to fund a significant portion of the project.
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The Washington State University Regents have selected a finalist for the institution’s next president. The board recently conducted private interviews with three candidates and has chosen “Candidate B” for the position. The names of the finalists have not been disclosed, and the official announcement regarding the hire will be made at a later date.
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Flagging and traffic delays are expected on Bishop Boulevard in Pullman today due to fiber optic cable work being conducted by the Port of Whitman County at the intersection of Bishop and Johnson Road, starting at 9:00 AM.
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) of Pullman is expanding its operations to include the production of a medical device designed for early autism detection. The company has appointed Dr. Georgina Lynch as the principal scientist for this project. Lynch, who developed the prototype at Washington State University, has extensive experience in the field.
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Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, who is facing charges related to the deaths of four University of Idaho students, are requesting that 4th District Judge Steven Hippler dismiss a significant portion of the evidence in the case. Kohberger’s defense contends that the evidence relies on a genetic investigation process that they claim is unconstitutional.
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A Whitman County jury reached a verdict on January 23, finding Jacob Spray, 36, guilty of the charges related to the death of his estranged wife after four hours of deliberation. During his arrest at his home for second-degree murder, Spray was involved in a confrontation with Pullman Police. The Pullman Police Department provided a…
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The Community Action Center in Whitman County is organizing the 2025 Point In Time count and is seeking volunteers to assist. The PIT count gathers data that informs actions related to homelessness in the area and helps secure funding for essential programs. The Community Action Center invites individuals to contribute by volunteering for this important…
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The Pullman High School Choirs will hold two performances of “A Night At The Theater,” showcasing songs from various musicals. The event is scheduled for 7 pm on January 24th and 25th at the Pullman High School Theater. Attendance is free for both performances. The program will feature a selection of musical pieces.