Interim City of Pullman Fire Chief Ryan Scharnhorst has been nominated for permanent appointment by Mayor Francis Benjamin. The decision is pending confirmation by the city council next month. Scharnhorst previously served as the deputy chief of training for the Pullman Fire Department.

A quilt created by fiber artist Celia Boland will be part of a silent auction at the Latah Recovery Community’s Soup’s On! Fundraiser in Moscow on November 5. The event will take place at the 1912 Center from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, with the auction winner being announced at 1:00 pm.

The University of Idaho has collaborated with Google to offer students access to various artificial intelligence tools, AI training, and Google Career Certificates at no cost through the Google AI for Education Accelerator program. This initiative enables students to obtain Google Career Certificates in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT support.

Westbound I-90 Snoqualmie Pass is experiencing ongoing traffic delays due to an incident involving an oversized load that impacted an overpass. On Tuesday, an over-height load struck an overpass near Cle Elum. As a result, westbound traffic traveling towards the mountains is being redirected to the off and on ramps.

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is organizing a scrap metal fundraiser on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, at the Palouse Nature Center in Moscow, coinciding with World Sustainability Day. A container will be provided by Sutton Salvage next to the green barn for community members to drop off unwanted scrap metal.

The Halloween season is approaching, with celebrations scheduled to begin on Friday, October 24, in Pullman and Colfax. A costume contest will take place in downtown Pullman at 6:30 pm at the First Down Friday stage on Kamiaken Street. Additionally, Main Street in Colfax will be open for various activities.

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Endicott will hold a fall festival on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the downtown area. The event will feature a variety of pies, local vendors, and carnival games.

Tito Puente Jr. is scheduled to perform at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this spring. The festival has announced its lineup for 2026, which includes Tito Puente Jr., the son of the renowned musician Tito Puente. Tito Puente Jr. continues to build his own career as a recording artist.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors from the Idaho Department of Insurance will offer Medicare information on Thursday, October 23, at 10:30 am at the Moscow Public Library. This session aims to assist beneficiaries in reviewing their coverage options during the annual enrollment period. It is important for beneficiaries to be aware that Medicare Advantage and…