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Washington State University arts assistant professor Jiemei Lin completes a mural depicting sisters Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell at the Terrell Library. The mural aims to enhance engagement with the library’s extensive Woolf collection, which houses nearly 10,000 works. Lin highlights the sisters’ artistic partnership and their influence on women artists.
Chick-fil-A plans to open a new restaurant in Moscow by early 2026, with construction already in progress at 2124 Pullman Road. The company anticipates creating 80-120 jobs and aims to enhance its community presence by providing convenient access to its food and hospitality.
A new Smithsonian exhibit, "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," opens at the University of Idaho Library, highlighting the evolution of voting rights in the U.S. The exhibit details the historical struggle for citizenship and suffrage among marginalized groups, emphasizing the ongoing importance of free and fair elections in American democracy.
An air quality alert remains in effect until Monday morning for Latah and Nez Perce counties, as well as the Nez Perce Reservation, due to smoke from wildfires in central Idaho. On Friday afternoon, Lewiston recorded air quality deemed “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” while Kamiah, Cottonwood, and Grangeville experienced even worse conditions.
A Smithsonian exhibit, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” opened at the University of Idaho Library to encourage student participation in democracy ahead of the general election. The exhibit, featuring historical campaign artifacts and interactive kiosks, will be on display until October 3. Local organizations partnered to bring the exhibit to Moscow as part of a statewide tour.
A male suspect was arrested by the Moscow SWAT team Wednesday night after allegedly firing a gun into the ground and barricading himself in a residence. The police issued a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents while the situation unfolded, which began around 8 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Pullman resident Aly Heinrich will compete for the national Mrs. American title in Las Vegas after being crowned Mrs. Washington American in March. The competition recognizes married women for their achievements and service. Heinrich is a member of the League of Women Voters of Washington and works at Washington State University.
Moscow City Council approved plans to build a new event stage at East City Park, with a budget of $885,000. Construction may begin next fall after the last summer park event, replacing a deteriorated structure. Feedback indicates strong community support, despite some design concerns from local officials.
A crash on U.S. Highway 12 west of Myrtle closed the road for several hours Tuesday afternoon. The highway reopened around 8:15 p.m. after first responders managed the incident near milepost 17.
The Idaho Endowment Fund invests $7.25 million in the University of Idaho and $4.2 million in Lewis-Clark State College for fiscal year 2027. The Idaho Board of Land Commissioners approved a record $117.3 million distribution to endowment beneficiaries, including public schools and veterans’ homes.