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The Palouse Curling Club plans a series of Learn to Curl events at the Palouse Ice Rink, starting next weekend. Each session costs $20 and welcomes participants of all skill levels, with special themes for sessions in October, November, and December. Registration details are available at palousecurling.club.
A rabid bat discovered in downtown Pullman prompted a health alert from Whitman County Public Health. Residents who encountered a bat are urged to contact healthcare providers, while the public is advised against handling bats and to bat-proof their homes. This marks the first rabies-positive bat identified in Whitman County this year.
About 150 people gathered at a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Reaney Park, expressing outrage and motivation following his assassination. Speakers emphasized the dangers of college politics and Kirk's role as a martyr for conservative beliefs. Attendees pledged to continue promoting conservative values and public debate in his memory.
Dylan Huckaby, 28, pleaded not guilty to multiple drug charges in Whitman County Superior Court after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover officer. Authorities arrested Huckaby at a gas station in Dusty, where he was found with psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and a digital scale. He is scheduled for a jury trial in December.
West Park Elementary students began a yearlong program exploring fruits and vegetables, funded by a $17,000 USDA grant. The initiative aims to improve children's diets and establish healthy eating habits, especially for the 46% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunches. Principal Marianne Sletteland and Student Nutrition Director Kendra Holden emphasize the program's educational value and its role in providing healthy snacks.
EdChoice plans to challenge a lawsuit opposing Idaho's private school tax credit program, House Bill 93, which allocates nearly $50 million to help families pay for nonpublic school expenses. Petitioners, including the Moscow School District, argue that the program violates the Idaho Constitution and undermines public education. The case will be interpreted by the Supreme Court.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest plans prescribed burns on two timber sales, totaling 211 acres, to manage wildfire suppression efforts. Fire specialist Jim Wimer emphasized the urgency of completing reforestation before winter conditions set in. The burning could start as early as next week, contingent on favorable weather.
Lewiston Police identified Melissa Hammond, 46, and Eugene Grende, 54, as the victims of a murder-suicide in Lewiston Orchards. Grende shot Hammond multiple times during a dispute before turning the gun on himself, according to police reports. Investigators confirmed the incident stemmed from a conflict between acquaintances, not domestic violence.
The Moscow School District has initiated legal action against Idaho's House Bill 93, which allocates $50 million for private school expenses. The school board argues the legislation violates the state constitution by diverting funds from public education.
Clinton Schutt, 68, pleaded guilty to operating a business linked to illegal sexual activity in Lewiston. As part of a plea deal, he will forfeit over $51,000 and serve 90 days in jail, followed by eight years of probation. His wife and another co-defendant are also facing charges related to the same investigation.