An actress known for her role in the 1980s action TV show “Airwolf” will perform in the University of Idaho Repertory Theatre’s latest production, which premieres this week. Jean Bruce Scott, who portrayed pilot Caitlin O’Shannessy in “Airwolf,” will take on a leading role in Idaho Rep’s staging of “Driving Miss Daisy.” A special preview…

Fire crews are responding to a small timber fire located north of Deary this morning. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office reported that the fire was first reported around 9:00 PM on Monday. Firefighters from the Idaho Department of Lands and Deary Volunteer Fire Department are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the flames.

The Cherry Fire, located north of Deary, expanded to approximately 50 acres this morning. The fire was first reported around 9:00 PM on Monday. Crews from the Idaho Department of Lands have been addressing the situation overnight. The fire is occurring in areas designated for logging and contains significant amounts of slash. Approximately 70 firefighters…

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, located in Pullman, has published its 2025 rankings of states for business and trade. This marks the 4th annual SEL Index of Freedom, which evaluates the business climate across all 50 states. The index utilizes publicly available data to analyze factors such as government efficiency, regulatory practices, and energy resiliency. The report…

Pullman Parks & Recreation is hosting a concert featuring local band Paradox at Reaney Park on Wednesday, July 16, starting at 6:00 pm. The band will perform a mix of rock, pop, country, and folk music. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Local food vendors will be present at the event.

The Whitman County Association of Realtors has announced the selection of twin brothers, Brendan and Kieran Snekvik, from Garfield-Palouse High School as recipients of the Washington State University Scholarship. The twins have achieved a 4.0 GPA and participate in various school sports and clubs.

The City of Pullman has announced that Fire Chief Brian Nash will be resigning from his position after five months in the role. According to city spokeswoman Meghan Ferrin, Nash’s resignation will take effect on August 1st. Further details regarding the reasons for his resignation have not been disclosed at this time.

On Monday afternoon, Volunteer Firefighters responded to a field fire located west of Pullman. According to Bill Tensfeld, the Director of Whitman County Emergency Management, Fire District 13 from Onecho was dispatched to the scene along Long Hollow Road at approximately 2:00 PM. The fire affected around 30 acres of agricultural fields.

A new auto repair shop named JJ’s Garage is set to open in Pullman on Tuesday. It will be located at 247 South Grand Avenue, adjacent to My Office Bar & Grill, where Pullman Honda previously operated. The shop will provide services for motorcycles and other powersports, in addition to general automotive repair. The opening…

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for wildfire risk in Whitman County. The warning is in effect from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Monday. The forecast indicates hot and dry conditions, along with potential wind gusts reaching up to 40 MPH on the Palouse.