Former US ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy will present on the United States’ relationship with Venezuela in the Horizon-Aurora Room at the University of Idaho Student Union Building on February 5 at 5:30 pm. This presentation is part of the Martin Forum series hosted by the Martin Institute.

Pullman’s well-known buck “Walter” was found tangled in a hammock at a residence on Pioneer Hill in September. Pullman Police responded promptly to the situation and were able to free the buck without causing harm, although some of the hammock remained attached to his antlers. For several months, he roamed the Pullman area with the…

A retirement celebration for Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston will take place on Wednesday night. Chief Heston is retiring after 43 years in the fire service, including the last 12 years as chief. The celebration is scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the SEL Event Center in Pullman. The public is invited to attend.

The State of Washington and federal officials are hosting a public workshop this week to discuss potential recreational impacts related to the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The Washington Recreation and Conservation Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are studying current recreation activities on the Lower Snake River.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Dr. Edwin Moses will be speaking in Moscow later this month. The event is scheduled at the Kenworthy Theatre at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 23rd. The presentation will feature a screening of the documentary film “Moses: 13 Steps” followed by a Q&A session. Dr. Moses is known for his achievements…

Four individuals have submitted their applications for the vacant position on the Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners, following the resignation of longtime commissioner and board president Jeff Elbracht last month. The candidates include retired Washington State University software engineer Brandon Burch, multimedia coordinator for the WSU Provost Scott Vik, and others.

The Washington State University Regents will meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss the hiring of the institution’s next president. The board is scheduled to convene at 4:00 inside the CUB on campus to review the contract with the selected candidate. Last month, the regents decided to enter contract negotiations with one of the candidates.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Palouse, effective from 4:00 PM today until 10:00 AM Wednesday. The forecast indicates expected snowfall accumulation between three and seven inches.

Dozens of individuals expressed their opinions on proposed regulations for wind farms in Whitman County during a public hearing on Monday night. The hearing was organized by the Whitman County Commissioners following the board’s decision last month to implement a six-month moratorium on new commercial wind turbines. The moratorium is intended to provide the county…

Public transit in Moscow is set to resume operations on Tuesday following a temporary shutdown related to insurance coverage. SMART Transit officials confirmed on Monday afternoon that the insurance matter has been addressed, and regular bus service will restart on Tuesday morning. A previous announcement from the agency indicated a temporary interruption in service.