Month: August 2026

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 […]

City of Moscow Volunteer Firefighters extinguished a food truck trailer fire on Saturday morning. Volunteers were called to the fire at the Eastside Marketplace.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Pullman Police have arrested an 18-year-old Washington State University student in a child sexual abuse material investigation. Pullman Police detectives and officers, with assistance from WSU Police, served search warrants at a dorm room in Olympia Hall on the WSU campus. Police say 18-year-old Adrian M. Castro was detained while […]

You can now have a beer while you wait for your flight at the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport. Beer is available starting this afternoon at the food counter inside the terminal called The Elevator.  Airport officials say they are focusing their beer offerings on local varieties.  Liquor should be available in […]

A 21 year old Albion man has pleaded guilty to raping an underage girl multiple times. Lionardo Rojas Jr. pleaded guilty to four counts of 3rd degree child rape in Whitman County Superior Court Friday morning.  Rojas was first arrested for raping a 15 year old girl in May.  While […]