Month: October 2026

Former NASA astronaut and Navy Aviator John Herrington will speak at Washington State University on Tuesday about civic engagement and the role of young people in American democracy. The discussion is part of the Foley Institute’s Midterm Election Series. Herrington represents Astronauts for America, a nonpartisan organization that brings astronauts […]

The League of Women Voters of Moscow is hosting two candidate forums this week ahead of the November general election. The first forum is Tuesday, October 13th, featuring candidates in contested Latah County races. The second forum is Wednesday, October 14th, featuring candidates running for the Idaho District 6 State […]

Essentials Curated Gifts is celebrating its grand opening Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Moscow. The celebration will feature food, beverages and a 20% discount on all merchandise, excluding consignment items.  Essentials is located at 203 South Main Street in downtown Moscow.

Emma Trayte who works at Lincoln Middle School in Pullman has been named the 2026 Regional Classified School Employee of the Year for Educational Service District 101. Trayte was among nine regional honorees recognized during the Washington State Educator of the Year Awards ceremony Saturday in Olympia. The annual event […]

Volunteer firefighters battled a barn fire East of Troy on Saturday afternoon. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office reports that Troy volunteer fire crews were called to the blaze on Dry Creek Road shortly after 12:00.  Deary volunteers were called in to assist.  The barn was full of hay.  No one […]

Pullman Regional Hospital has invested in advanced 3D mammography technology to improve breast cancer screening. The new system uses high-resolution imaging and artificial intelligence to help radiologists detect potentially suspicious findings while keeping radiation exposure low. PRH is an accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, with a mammography team that […]

The National Agricultural Statistics Service has issued its final canola harvest numbers for the year. Washington growers harvested 40,000 more acres of canola this summer compared to last year.  The yield came in better as well up about 200 pounds per acre producing nearly 350 million pounds. Idaho growers also […]

The Moscow School District will host a public open house Monday night to provide information about the school facilities levy that will be decided during the November general election. The measure would raise about $66 million over seven years for three projects prioritized by the Moscow School Board. Those include […]

The City of Moscow will begin its fall water system flushing Monday. The city conducts water system flushing twice a year to help maintain the system, reduce buildup in water lines, check the operation of fire hydrants and valves, and verify adequate water flow for fire suppression. Flushing will take […]