The race for Moscow City Council this fall is becoming more competitive, with two additional candidates filing for three available seats. Councilwoman Gina Taruscio is seeking re-election, while Gary Schoolland has also entered the race. This brings the total number of candidates to eight for the upcoming election.

The upcoming Labor Day holiday is expected to be a busy travel weekend. During the three-day weekend, highway construction work will be suspended in many areas. Specifically, work on the I90 Vantage Bridge over the Columbia River in Central Washington will be paused for the holiday, allowing for smoother traffic flow.

A new fan experience for Washington State University home football games will be introduced on Friday night. A free movie will be shown inside Martin Stadium on Gesa Field, starting at 8:00 PM. This week’s film is Shrek.

All government offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Mail delivery will not take place. Schools and universities will also be closed on this day. Pullman Transit will operate on a reduced bus route service, while buses will not run in Moscow. Trash collection will not occur, and banks will be…

The Air Quality Advisory and burn ban for Latah County has been lifted. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality had issued the advisory earlier this week due to the presence of wildfire smoke.

The Whitman County Humane Society is hosting an adoption event called Barkinglot on Sunday, August 31, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at their shelter in Pullman. This event coincides with the national Clear the Shelters campaign.

This weekend marks the final opportunity to swim at the outdoor public pools in Pullman and Moscow for this season. Both the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center in Moscow and the splash pad and lap pool at Reaney Park in Pullman will close after Monday.

The Cougar Football Hour radio show is set to premiere at a new location tonight. The weekly program featuring WSU head football coach Jimmy Rogers will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Lumberyard. It will also be broadcast live on Newstalk for the Palouse AM 1150.

Washington State University has received a bequest of $1.5 million from Harold “Hal” and Wilma Stellingwerf. This contribution is designated for the Crimson Opportunity Scholarship, marking the largest donation ever made to this scholarship program. Hal Stellingwerf is an alumnus of WSU, having attended the university after a high school teacher recognized his potential.

Zeppoz in Pullman is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Monday. The event includes free play in the arcade from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, as well as cornhole and various specials throughout the day at Zeppoz located on Bishop Boulevard.