Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman has increased its starting hourly wage for US employees to $20 per hour. This adjustment coincides with the company’s efforts to fill over 500 positions globally, including 410 openings in the Pullman, Moscow, and Lewiston areas. Full-time US employees receive additional benefits.

The Latah County Historical Society will host a volunteer appreciation event on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the 1912 Center Great Room in Moscow. The event will provide an overview of the organization’s activities over the past year and outline plans for 2025.

The Kinesiology Activity Program at WSU is offering a self-defense class on Saturday, April 12 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm in PEB 145 on the Pullman Campus. The seminar will be led by Dyonne Davidson, a certified facilitator of self-defense education. The class will cover various verbal and physical techniques.

The Pullman City Council will review proposed regulations for short-term rentals, such as those offered through platforms like Airbnb. The planning commission has been developing these rules since August 2023 and has conducted several public hearings to gather community feedback.

Hali Anderson participated in the Kendrick-Juliaetta Distinguished Young Women scholarship program on Saturday night. She will advance to the state program scheduled for this fall.

An artist known for his role as lead guitarist for Bob Marley will headline this summer’s Rendezvous in the Park music festival in Moscow. The Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson will perform at the Saturday night show on July 18th in East City Park. Anderson contributed as lead guitarist on Marley’s 1975 Live! album.

The reconstruction of downtown Pullman is ongoing, entering its second year. The contractor is addressing remaining items from last year’s rebuild of Main Street. Crews have resumed work after the winter shutdown. Drivers may experience lane and parking closures downtown on Main and Paradise.

A Washington State University health coordinator has been appointed to the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners. Shane McFarland was selected by the board to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Commissioner Karen Karpman last month.

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Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Pullman on Saturday afternoon in Cougar Plaza to express their views on various political issues, including the Trump Administration and DOGE. Similar protests were held in Moscow, Clarkston, and across the nation. Organizers of the “Hands Off” rallies stated that the events aim to address concerns regarding perceived threats…