The annual Northern Pikeminnow reward fishing season is currently taking place. The Bonneville Power Administration offers compensation to anglers for each fish over nine inches that is turned in. The Northern Pikeminnow is known to consume young salmon and steelhead. The Lower Snake River is participating in the reward program. Anglers are required to register…

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The Coleman Oil Company has been fined $12,000 for failing to promptly notify the Washington Department of Ecology about a spill resulting from a tanker crash. The incident took place in January 2023 when a Coleman tanker crashed south of Colfax on U.S. Highway 195.

The annual spring craft fair at the Mountain Home Grange Hall, located northwest of Potlatch, is scheduled for Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the grange on Mountain Home Road.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the opening of the spring Chinook salmon fishing season on the Lower Snake River, starting on Tuesday. Fishing for spring Chinook in this area is permitted only below Little Goose Dam, located south of LaCrosse.

A Star Wars Day celebration is scheduled to take place in Moscow on Sunday. Retro Vibes and Snap Fitness are hosting the “May The Fourth Be With You” event at Ghormley Park from 1:00 to 5:00. The event, titled “Return of the Park,” will feature vendors, prizes, and BETA testing of a new video game.

The Latah County Auditor’s Office is issuing 56 replacement absentee ballots for this month’s special election. A post on the county’s website indicates that the original ballots were printed with incorrect sequencing numbers. As a result, these misprinted absentee ballots are incompatible with the county’s tabulation equipment.

The Jon & Rand Band is scheduled to perform at Bucer’s in downtown Moscow on Friday night. The performance will take place from 7:30 to 10:30. This event marks the band’s first appearance since late January.

The Pullman High School FFA is hosting a plant sale this weekend. The sale will take place on Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM and on Sunday from noon to 3:00 PM in the greenhouses located behind the high school. Payments will be accepted in cash or by check.

The Palouse Discovery Science Center is hosting a Family Science night on Thursday, May 1. This month’s theme, “Grow Your Green,” focuses on science exploration and financial literacy activities suitable for all ages. The event will allow families to explore the science center, enjoy giveaways, and participate in various activities.