A 31-year-old man from Thornton has been sentenced to the maximum jail term following a serious injury incident involving a man from Colton. The incident occurred when the driver, Riley Maley, ran a stop sign while operating his pickup truck on U.S. Highway 195 under the influence of alcohol, leading to a crash.

The University of Idaho has revised its strategy for using a significant grant it received, following new spending regulations introduced by the Trump Administration. The institution was awarded a $59 million Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership grant from the USDA last year.

Fireworks sales will commence on Tuesday in the City of Pullman. Residents are reminded that only legal fireworks are permitted for use within city limits. Legal fireworks can be discharged on Thursday, July 3rd, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 PM, and again on Friday, July 4th, during the same hours.

Acting Pullman Police Commander Ruben Harris has been appointed to the position permanently. He had been serving as acting commander since March following the situation involving former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, who was placed on paid administrative leave in December due to allegations of misconduct.

A Toastmasters club has been established in Latah County, aimed at offering a space for community members to enhance their public speaking and leadership abilities. The chartering ceremony took place on June 17, following the official chartering in April. The Latah County Toastmasters meets weekly on Tuesdays.

The Washington State Department of Licensing has issued a warning to residents regarding fraudulent text messages that claim individuals have unpaid parking tickets. The department has verified that these messages are not legitimate. It is important to note that the scam texts incorrectly refer to the agency as the “Washington Department of Motor Vehicles,” which…

The Moscow Contemporary and Inland Oasis are hosting a Drag Figure Drawing evening featuring Aquasha DeLusty. The event is scheduled for 4:30 – 5:30 pm at the Moscow Contemporary. This drawing class is self-guided, meaning there will be no instructor present to lead the session. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials.

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington will provide memory screenings at the Neill Public Library on Monday, June 30, from 1:00 – 4:30 pm. Memory issues can be associated with cognitive decline, thyroid conditions, and depression, making screening an important step for individuals concerned about their cognitive health. Walk-in participants are welcome.

The LaCrosse Farmers’ Festival is scheduled for this weekend, starting Friday night at 6:00 PM with a fundraiser featuring hamburgers and hot dogs for the local volunteer fire department. A car cruise and show will take place on Main Street at 6:30 PM. On Saturday, the parade is set to begin at 10:30 AM. Additional…

Dworshak Reservoir, located near Orofino, is expected to be at a reduced water level for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has initiated its standard summer water release from Dworshak Dam to manage the temperature of the Snake River downstream. This annual release is part of a routine…