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Pullman will pay former City Administrator Mike Urban nearly $220,000 to settle his claims of unlawful discrimination and wrongful discharge. The settlement concludes a dispute stemming from Urban's administrative leave in March, following accusations related to former Police Chief Jake Opgenorth, which were later found to be unsubstantiated.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center will acquire Catalyst Medical Group, significantly expanding its provider base by about 30 members. The merger, which includes Lewiston Orthopedics and Valley Medical Center, aims to enhance healthcare services in the community.
Seattle Police arrested Jakori Buchanan, 20, for allegedly shooting Washington State University football player Uilisone “Sone” Falealo during a party in Pullman. Buchanan faces charges of first-degree assault after the incident, which left Falealo hospitalized but later released. Buchanan's attorney claims he acted in self-defense during the altercation.
Richard “Dick” Davis, 85, of Moscow, passed away on September 21, 2025, at Grangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center. Rita Devon (Myles) Carlson, 72, formerly of Lewiston and Troy, also died on the same day in Deltona, Florida. Tracy Langdon, 68, of Potlatch, died at her home on September 22, and Richard Berger, 90, of Moscow, died on September 23.
Uilisone “Sone” Falealo, a 19-year-old Washington State University football player, was shot in the abdomen during a party in Pullman early Sunday morning. Police are seeking 20-year-old Jakori Buchanan, who faces charges of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting Falealo during a fight. Falealo has since been treated and released from the hospital.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center plans to acquire Lewiston-based Catalyst Medical Group, with the transition expected to conclude by late 2025. Catalyst will maintain independent operations during the transition, allowing patients to continue seeing their current providers.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor Jon Word lifted the area closure near the Island Creek Fire, which has burned nearly 15,000 acres and is 5% contained. In its place, several road closures were implemented to enhance access for hunters and forest users.
Jakori Buchanan, a University of Washington student, faces charges of first-degree assault after allegedly shooting Uilisone Falealo, a 19-year-old Washington State University football player, during a party in Pullman. Buchanan's attorney claims he acted in self-defense, stating that both he and his cousin were attacked prior to the shooting. Falealo has been treated for severe injuries and released from the hospital.
Edmund Schweitzer, founder of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, criticized President Trump’s new $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas, calling it a monetization of immigration. Schweitzer argued that this fee would drive businesses abroad and reduce tax revenues for the U.S. Treasury.
The Pullman Police Department seeks Jakori C. Buchanan, 20, as a person of interest in a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man early Sunday. The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, is in stable condition and recovering at Pullman Regional Hospital. Authorities believe the incident is isolated and urge anyone with information to contact the police.