A health alert has been issued in Pullman after a bat found in the area tested positive for rabies. This is the first reported case of a rabid bat in Whitman County this year. The public health department is advising individuals who have had direct contact with a bat in Pullman to take appropriate precautions.

A military aircraft flyover will occur during Saturday’s Apple Cup football game in Pullman. Washington State University informed the campus community of the flyover through an online announcement on Friday. The flyover is scheduled for 4:20 PM on Saturday, prior to the game between the Cougars and the University of Washington at Martin Stadium.

The Idaho Foodbank is scheduled to distribute meals at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow on September 22. Volunteers will begin distributing food boxes at 10:00 am and will continue until all boxes are distributed. The food distribution will include fresh produce, frozen meats, dairy, and dry goods.

Steptoe Butte, located north of Colfax, is scheduled to reopen late next month after being closed for most of the year due to damage from a flood in February. The Washington State Parks Department had already planned to close the park from late May until October.

Washington State University will feature intermittent fireworks during each home football game this season. However, there will be no large fireworks display following the games. This decision was highlighted by Pullman City Councilman Nathan Weller, who mentioned that some constituents expressed concerns regarding the fireworks.

The status of the White Pine fire in North Latah County remains unchanged. The U.S. Forest Service reports that progress is ongoing. The fire covers an area of 1,045 acres and is currently 10% contained. It began last month, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

A 4.7-mile hiking challenge will occur at Spud Hill in Deary on September 20 to support Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3913 in Kendrick. Registration will begin at 8:30 am at Deary City Park, with the event starting at 10:00 am. Participants in the challenge will carry a weighted item as part of the event.

The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute is organizing its Taste of PCEI Fall Festival on Sunday, September 21, from noon to 3:00 pm. The event will include live music, various activities, and a showcase of electric transportation options. This family-friendly event will feature performances by the Sultry Swines, animal exhibits, and opportunities for honey and apple tasting,…

The Jon & Rand Band will perform at Pubbin’ on the Patio in Moscow on Friday night. The event features free live music from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute located on Rodeo Drive.

The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its marquee restoration project on Sunday, September 21, at 7:00 pm on Main Street in Moscow. The project, which cost $200,000, involved the installation of new custom cabinets, LED backlighting, running lights, and neon tubes.