Accomplished researcher and educator Dr. Partha Pande has been appointed as the new dean of WSU’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, effective April 16. Pande has served as interim dean since February 2024, following the departure of former dean Dr. Mary Rezac.

Latah County emergency responders are providing information on reducing the risk of wildfires as summer approaches. The Latah Community Emergency Response Team is organizing a wildfire preparation meeting on April 7 at 3:00 pm in the Conference Room located in the Federal Building behind the Post Office.

The Colfax Library is organizing a variety of activities from April 7-11 for children and teens aged 1-18 during spring break. These events are free and accessible to local youth. Scheduled activities include: Monday, April 7, 1:00-2:30 pm, Lego® Lab; Tuesday, April 8, 10:30 am, and more.

The City of Moscow Community Events Division and Moscow Farmers Market Commission have announced the artist and artwork selected for the 2025 Farmers Market Poster. The City received eight submissions, which were narrowed down to five pieces of art for public voting. The artist who received […]

The Gladish Collective, a co-working space in Pullman, is hosting a grand opening party on Monday, April 7 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Guests are invited to visit the new space and enjoy refreshments.

A pilot reported observing a drone flying near their aircraft at an altitude of 13,000 feet over Tekoa on Thursday afternoon. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office received the report around 6:00 PM. Air traffic control in Seattle was notified by the pilot, and controllers subsequently informed the Spokane County authorities.

A controlled burn is planned for North Latah County this month. The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a burn covering 350 acres in the Palouse District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, specifically near Prospect Peak Northeast of Potlatch. Rangers are providing information to the public regarding this event.

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Acting Pullman Police Chief Aaron Breshears has been nominated by Pullman Mayor Francis Benjamin to assume the role of permanent police chief. The Pullman City Council is set to consider the nomination during their meeting on Tuesday night. Breshears has served as the acting chief following the departure of the former chief.

Idaho Fish and Game plans to restock two local fishing locations next week. Spring Valley Reservoir near Troy will receive 6,000 trout, while Hordemann Pond in Moscow will be stocked with 300 fish. The fish being introduced will be catchable-sized rainbows.