Month: May 2021

The former Washington State University student who was raped off campus is appealing a federal judge’s decision to dismiss her lawsuit against the university.  U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle in Tacoma sided with WSU in issuing a summary judgement dismissing the case. The woman was raped by former WSU […]

CLARIFICATION FROM PRH: It’s illegal for PRH to annex Palouse at this time. Legal clarification has led to Palouse no longer being considered for possible annexation into the Pullman Regional Hospital taxing district. The PRH Commissioners decided in January to proceed with plans to ask voters to expand the hospital’s […]

A Moscow man and 2 other suspects were arrested during a major drug bust at the Clearwater River Casino outside Lewiston Wednesday night. The Quad Cities Drug Task Force’s lengthy investigation began early this month when detectives reportedly bought heroin during a controlled drug buy.  Detectives determined the suspect’s dealer […]

The City of Pullman is asking for the public’s help with preparing the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.  Officials will be at community events and popular biking locations during the month of June to engage with the community.  They’re asking the bikers and walkers to tell them what issues they […]

Masks will no longer be required on the Washington State University campus for people who provide proof that they are fully vaccinated.  The new policy takes effect Thursday based on the latest guidelines from Washington Governor Jay Inslee. https://news.wsu.edu/2021/05/26/wsu-discontinues-mask-mandate-fully-vaccinated/?utm_source=WSUNews-enewsletter&utm_campaign=wsunewsenewsletter&utm_medium=email  

The Kendrick Locust Blossom Festival returns this weekend. The community celebration in Kendrick starts Saturday morning at 10:00 with a VFW flag ceremony.  Children’s races start at 10:30.  There is a BBQ lunch from 11:00 to 1:00 followed by a corn hole tournament, live music and pies.  There won’t be […]

Friends of Whitman County Library collected $669 in coins and dollars during the 2021 Penny Drive. Each library branch designated a special project for the money collected, with funds being used for everything from Summer Reading STEAM bags to library projects.