A plane crash in Montana has resulted in significant damage and raised concerns among local residents. The incident occurred under circumstances that are currently under investigation by authorities. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft may have encountered difficulties before the crash. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and an inquiry is underway to determine…

Shay Connell is hosting her annual lemonade stand and bake sale fundraiser in Pullman for Make-A-Wish on Wednesday. After receiving a heart transplant in 2022 due to a congenital heart defect, Shay, along with her friends Kimberly, Marissa, and Jack Carper, has organized this event for the past seven years.

Local home prices in Washington have decreased recently, according to the Whitman County Association of Realtors’ July housing report. The average price for a home sold in Whitman County last month was approximately $375,000, reflecting a decline of $12,000 from the previous month.

The repaving project of U.S. Highway 195 near Pullman has been paused due to a strike by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302. The Washington State Department of Transportation has confirmed that the strike has resulted in a halt to the repaving of nine miles of the highway.

The fall chinook salmon fishing season on the Lower Snake River in Washington is set to begin on Monday. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife anticipates that over 300,000 fall chinook will return to the Columbia River this season, with a significant number expected to travel up the Snake River.

As the 2025-2026 school year approaches, Pullman Public Schools is seeking individuals to fill various substitute positions throughout the district. Open roles include substitute teachers, paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, and others. These substitute positions offer flexible hours, allowing employees to choose their assignments based on availability.

Pullman’s Concerts in the Park series is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 13, featuring music from the band Soulstice, which specializes in classic rock and R&B. The performance will be held at Reaney Park and is set to begin at 6:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for a comfortable…

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Palouse area. According to the National Weather Service, this advisory is in effect from Wednesday afternoon to Wednesday night. Forecasts indicate potential wind gusts reaching up to 35 MPH.

Fire crews responded to two wildland fires in Latah County on Tuesday. The first fire ignited around 2:00 PM on Lamb Road, south of Troy. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze at 80 acres, and evacuation orders were lifted around 5:00 PM. Crews from the Idaho Department of Lands remained on the scene to monitor…

Washington State University is set to welcome its new police chief this week. Assistant Police Chief Dawn Daniels will be officially sworn in as chief during a public ceremony scheduled for Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM in the Holland Library Atrium. Daniels has served in the campus police department since 1998.