The Regional Theatre of the Palouse in Pullman is presenting the musical comedy Tootsie, scheduled to run from February 13 to February 23. This production is based on the 1982 film and the book by Robert Horn. Tootsie originally premiered on Broadway in 2019.

The Palouse Conservation has announced an upcoming event in their conservation talk series titled “Rooted in the Palouse: Enhancing Landscapes with Native Plants.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, at 6 pm via Zoom. The discussion will focus on native plants and will be led by Shannon Collins, Palouse Prairie Project Manager.

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Palouse, effective from 10:00 PM tonight until 10:00 AM Thursday morning. The forecast indicates wind chills may reach as low as 15 degrees below zero overnight.

Washington State University has reported a decrease in enrollment, with a total of 23,755 students systemwide for the spring semester. This represents a 2.5% decline compared to the previous year. In contrast, last spring saw a decline of nearly 4.4%, while the spring of 2023 experienced a drop of 7%.

Transportation officials are examining ways to improve downtown Pullman following the completion of the Main Street reconstruction. The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization are exploring options to address heavy truck traffic in the area.

The Pullman City Council has updated regulations regarding sidewalk usage for downtown businesses, marking the first change in over 50 years. A new ordinance for right of way sidewalk leases and a revised fee structure were approved during the council’s recent meeting.

APOD Productions is hosting Romantic Rewind: A Valentine’s Gala Fundraiser on Friday, February 14th. This event will take place at Moscow’s Kenworthy Performing Arts Center beginning at 7 pm and will include various performances celebrating the theme of romance.

The Palouse Discovery Science Center will open its latest permanent exhibit on Thursday, February 13, during a Free Family Night event. This event, scheduled from 6 – 8 pm, will mark the introduction of the science center’s new interactive ambulance, aimed at promoting curiosity and understanding of various topics.

Clearwater Fly Casters will hold their Biennial Auction on Friday, February 12 at the Best Western Plus University Inn in Moscow. The auction is open to all attendees and supports the Clearwater Fly Casters Scholarship Fund and various club activities. The event begins at 5:30 pm and includes a no-host bar.

Four candidates are under consideration for the open Whitman County Commissioner position. This vacancy arose last month following the retirement of Michael Largent, who held the role since 2006. The Whitman County Republicans will submit three candidates for further consideration.