October 2020

There is a “Motivational Mondays” event for aspiring writers interested in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) every Monday this November. The event is hosted by the Palouse Writers Guild, Potlach Public Library, and Troy Community Library. Each Monday, a new NaNoWriMo packet will be available for pick up at the […]

There is a reimagining public safety in Pullman virtual summit Monday, November 9th from 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. Pullman Police Advisory Committee intends this summit to bring out creative problem-solving ideas from the community and better address public safety concerns. Everyone is welcome to attend the virtual event via […]

Whitman County Library (WCL) awarded a $94,112.21 grant to improve wifi connectivity and expand access to technology resources at library locations throughout the county. The grant was given through the COVID 19 Nonprofit Relief Program. WCL plans to buy laptops available for check out at every branch with the funds […]

15 new cases of Coronavirus were confirmed in Latah County on October 30th. This brings the total number of Coronavirus cases in Latah County to 947 since the pandemic began. 638 people previously diagnosed with Coronavirus have fully recovered. One Coronavirus related death has been reported in Latah County.

Times for coronavirus testing at the CHAS clinic in Moscow have been changed because of increased volume. The Latah Community Health clinic at 803 South Main Street is testing for coronavirus for people with symptoms and for those who have been directly exposed.  The clinic is open for coronavirus testing […]

Another coronavirus death was reported in Whitman County on Friday. Whitman County Public Health reports that a female between 60 and 79 years old died from coronavirus.  There have been 17 coronavirus deaths in Whitman County.  All of the deaths have been reported in the last few weeks. Seven new […]

An apartment was damaged by fire in Moscow Thursday night. Moscow Volunteer Firefighters were called to the blaze at a tri-plex on Lieuallen Street around midnight.  The fire caused smoke and fire damage.  No one was hurt.  No one was inside the apartment when the fire started.  A neighbor discovered […]

Gusty winds are forecast for the Palouse today.  The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook calling for gusts up to 40 MPH.

Food drive and fundraiser for Sojourner’s Alliance Saturday, October 31st, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Moscow co-op parking lot hosted by the Moscow food co-op and Moscow alehouse. Sojourner’s Alliance is a nonprofit in Moscow that provides transitional house and confronts the obstacles that lead to hunger, […]

Washington State University (WSU) Digital Technology (DTC) Students will host a weeklong fundraiser benefitting mental health and the United Way of Whitman County. Events throughout the week include a raffle for Halloween prizes, a costume and pumpkin photo contest, and live-streamed Halloween movies and spooky stories.  Send in your best […]