A 24 year old Pullman man has been arrested for allegedly raping and strangling a Washington State University student. Alexander Murphy was arrested by Pullman Police for felony 2nd degree rape and 2nd degree assault.  According to Whitman County Superior Court documents Murphy allegedly sexually assaulted the student inside her […]

A 54 year old Moscow man arrested during an online sting operation has been sent to prison for child enticement. Steven Fisher was arrested by the Latah County Sheriff’s Office in March.  A sheriff’s detective posed as a 14 year old girl on Facebook.  Fisher began messaging the fake profile […]

Expanded alcohol sales for Washington State University home football games will continue this season. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board on Tuesday morning unanimously approved a one year extension of the pilot program.  That vote allows alcohol sales throughout most of Martin Stadium to continue this season. Expanded alcohol sales […]

The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in Moscow is opening its fourth annual Silent Film Festival Wednesday night. Thirteen musicians from the Washington Idaho Symphony will perform a new live score during a screening of the 1928 silent film “The Crowd.”  The musicians, primarily from Washington State University and the University […]

University of Idaho researchers have discovered a new species of spider in north-central Idaho and named it after the Vandals. The new species, called “Hexura vandal,” was discovered in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests near Kooskia.  Researchers say the nickel-sized spider may only exist in a small area of moist […]

Whitman County has been added to Governor Bob Ferguson’s wildfire emergency proclamation. The governor amended the proclamation to add Whitman and four other counties following wildfires across Washington. The action makes people in Whitman County impacted by wildfires eligible for additional state assistance and protections. That includes cash assistance for […]

Construction continues on Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories’ new electronic device manufacturing facility in South Moscow. According to SEL’s Facebook page, crews are making progress with concrete work on the Schwartz Campus, including foundations and floor slabs. The project will use approximately 10,250 cubic yards of concrete for footings, walls, slabs and […]

Palouse Habitat for Humanity is opening applications for its 2027 homeownership program. The organization plans to build homes in Uniontown and Pullman next year. The program is available to individuals and families who demonstrate a need for housing, can make affordable mortgage payments and are willing to help build their […]

Three local auto dealerships are teaming up again this year to raise money for Pullman Regional Hospital. Jess Ford, Wysup Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram and Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet are participating in the 14th year of the Auto Dealers for Health fundraiser. Throughout September, $100 will be donated to the […]

Paths in Itani Park in Pullman on Sunnyside Hill are closing for stormwater pond work. The first phase of the project begins today and will close the paths between Southwest Center Street and Southwest Panorama Drive. That closure is expected to remain in place through Sept. 18. A second phase […]