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A Washington State University student is organizing live classical music performances for the upcoming summer harvest in Southeastern Washington. Calby Van Hollebeke, a Master of Arts candidate from Kahlotus, initiated the “Harvest Interludes” project as part of her involvement in the Publicly Engaged Fellows program.
Two Moscow City Council members have announced their candidacies for mayor. Julia Parker submitted her application on Wednesday morning, while Councilwoman Hailey Lewis filed her candidacy on Monday. Current Mayor Art Bettge has decided not to seek re-election. Additionally, candidates are being sought for three available Moscow City Council seats.
Details have been released regarding First Down Fridays in downtown Pullman, coinciding with select Washington State University home football games. The events are scheduled for the night before the Apple Cup and the Battle of the Palouse season opener. Activities will take place from 4:00 to 7:00.
The Town of LaCrosse’s sewer plant has received recognition from the State of Washington. The Department of Ecology has presented the LaCrosse wastewater treatment plant and its operators with a 2024 Outstanding Performance Award. This award represents the sole recognition given to a sewer plant in Whitman County for the year 2024.
Pullman High School has improved its ranking in the annual U.S. News & World Reports Best High Schools list for 2025-2026, now positioned at 1,415th nationally and 22nd in Washington. In contrast, Moscow High School has experienced a decline in its ranking compared to the previous year.
The University of Idaho is hosting its Screen on the Green series, featuring outdoor movie screenings on Theophilus Tower Lawn on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. This week, the featured film is the 2025 Marvel movie, “Thunderbolts,” scheduled for August 21. Screenings will commence at dusk, approximately at 8:30 pm, with seating available for attendees.
The Latah Recovery Community is offering free back-to-school haircuts for students at the 1912 Center on August 21 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Interested participants are encouraged to reserve a spot due to limited availability by contacting the organizers via email at [email protected].
Washington State University will hold the 92nd Annual Quarter Century Club Breakfast on Thursday, September 4, in the M.G. Carey Senior Ballroom at 9:15 am. The event is designed to recognize employees who have been part of the university community for 25 years or longer, honoring a total of 69 individuals.
The Disability Action Center NW is organizing a monthly support group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their friends or family. The group aims to connect community members from the Palouse area, providing a space to share experiences and resources. Each meeting will include various activities.