A 43-year-old man from Oakesdale died in a semi-truck crash in the Clearwater County backcountry early Monday morning. According to reports from the Idaho State Police, the incident took place around 2:00 AM on Floodwood North of Elk River. Authorities indicated that the man was operating the big rig on Freezeout Road, east of Trapper.

Washington State University has introduced rapid testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for its students. As announced in a recent post on the WSU website, Cougar Health Services has implemented a new rapid testing machine specifically for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Previously, students had to wait up to three days to receive their test results.

Multiple events are scheduled for Friday in Pullman in anticipation of Saturday’s Apple Cup football game, where Washington State University will compete against the University of Washington. The Cosmic Crisp hot air balloon is set to be featured at the Apple Cup Harvest Market from 4:00 to 6:00.

The White Pine Fire has been reported at approximately 1,000 acres, with federal officials currently working towards increasing containment. Located in North Latah County, the fire has remained at 10% containment for over a week. The U.S. Forest Service is leading the fire suppression efforts.

The Palouse Audubon Society will host a presentation on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 pm at the 1912 Center in Moscow. The event will feature research on the impact of forestry practices on bird species in Idaho. Miles Butler will present on behalf of the University of Idaho Student Chapter.

Jonny Fisher DDS will be hosting a Free Dental Day on Saturday, September 20, at their Pullman office. During this event, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and additional services will be provided at no cost to children ages 3 to 14 who are eligible for Medicaid or Apple Health and qualify for free or reduced lunch.…

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Approximately 250 people gathered at a vigil in Pullman on Saturday night to honor Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week during a political discussion event at a college campus in Utah. Attendees came together at Reaney Park to listen to speakers who paid tribute to Kirk. The vigil was organized to commemorate his life…

The White Pine Fire in North Latah County has burned just over 1,000 acres and is currently reported to be 10% contained. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire received rain over the weekend, which may assist in firefighting efforts. The containment level has remained at 10% for an extended period.

The repaving of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has resumed following the conclusion of a strike. The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 had initiated the strike on August 12th, which affected various highway construction projects in Eastern Washington. The halted local project was valued at approximately 3.5 million dollars.