June 2018 – Pullman Radio

Safety improvements for US95 South of Moscow still set to begin next year despite legal appeal from environmentalists

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

The long planned safety improvements for US Highway 95 South of Moscow are still scheduled to begin next year. The Idaho Transportation Department has released a draft of it’s 6 year investment program. The plan includes the nearly 20 year old proposal to improve the highway over Reisenauer Hill. ITD […]

Busy downtown Pullman intersection reduced to one lane early next week

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

A busy downtown Pullman intersection will be reduced to one lane Monday and Tuesday. The intersection of Main and Pine Streets will be down to one “very narrow lane” according to city officials. The traffic restriction will allow crews to conduct sewer work for the Evolve on Main construction project. […]

Moscow officials reminding public about Idaho’s fireworks regulations

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

The Moscow fire and police departments are reminding residents about Idaho’s fireworks regulations. Legal fireworks are now being sold in Idaho and can be shot off through Midnight July 5th. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks can be charged with a misdemeanor.

Whitman County Sheriff’s Office conducting drunk boating emphasis patrols on the Lower Snake River this weekend

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office will be taking part in a nationwide crackdown on drunk boating this weekend. Operation Dry Water involves boating under the influence emphasis patrols. Sheriff’s office marine units will be keeping a close eye out for drunk boaters this weekend on the Lower Snake River in […]

WSU President says institution ranks 52nd among nation’s top research universities as his “Drive to 25” campaign continues

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

Washington State University ranks 52nd among top American research universities as President Kirk Schulz continues his “Drive to 25.” Schulz updated the campus community about the campaign in a post on his webpage Friday. The president is using 11 metrics to determine where WSU ranks among the nation’s top research […]

Rally in downtown Pullman Saturday for people supporting immigrant rights

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

There will be a rally in downtown Pullman Saturday for people who support immigrant rights. The event is called “Immigrant Rights are Human Rights: Families Belong Together”. It will start at 11:00 in the High Street Mall across from Rico’s Pub. Attendees will march to Reaney Park. The rally will […]

Spokane woman who intentionally caused head on collision near Colfax sent to jail

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

The 22 year old Spokane Woman who intentionally caused a head on Collision near Colfax is going to jail. Rebecca Thomas was sentenced for felony 3rd degree assault Thursday in Whitman County Superior Court. Thomas pleaded guilty to the count earlier this month for intentionally causing a crash on US […]

Pullman City Fire Chief and a Firefighter deployed to a new Central Washington wildfire

June 29, 2018 Evan Ellis

The City of Pullman’s Fire Chief and a firefighter have been deployed to a new wildfire burning in Central Washington. The Newell Grade Fire has burned about 250 acres near the town of Bickelton in Klickitat County. Chief Mike Heston will be working as a planning section chief while Firefighter […]

Neill Public Library celebrates donation of Ukuleles

June 28, 2018 Danielle Kallaher

Neill Public Library, in Pullman, is celebrating the donation of three ukuleles, from Ukulele Payers of the Palouse, known as UPOP. The library is having a musical kick-off celebration to debut the new ukes tomorrow starting at 5:00 pm in the Hecht Meeting Room, with a concert by UPOP from […]

CDC expert on vector-borne diseases to speak at U of I tomorrow

June 28, 2018 Danielle Kallaher

Ron Rosenberg of the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta will be speaking at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon at the University of Idaho, on the 4th floor of the Idaho Commons. Rosenberg is a world expert on vector borne diseases, such as those carried by mosquitoes and ticks. Rosenberg’s talk, “Plant, […]