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Firefighters control a wildfire northeast of Pullman, with crews actively extinguishing the blaze. The Pullman Police Department advises residents to avoid the 4000 block of Whelan Road as first responders manage the situation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Hordemann Pond in Moscow's Kiwanis Park is closed due to a harmful blue-green algae bloom, confirmed by recent water testing. All recreational activities, including fishing, are suspended as exposure to the toxins can cause severe health symptoms.
The Appaloosa Horse Club will relocate its headquarters from Moscow to Oklahoma City this fall due to staffing changes and rising real estate costs. The club's museum will remain in Moscow, where it is preparing for new exhibits at the University of Idaho.
Moscow City Council approved a $139.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes a 3% increase in property taxes and a 4% cost of living raise for city employees. The budget addresses revenue losses due to a recent Idaho Supreme Court ruling, necessitating cuts in staffing and service fees.
A kitchen fire in Pullman, caused by an unattended pan, resulted in an estimated $20,000 in damages early Sunday. The Pullman Fire Department contained the fire quickly, thanks to a three-person crew that enabled faster response times. Fire Marshal Darren Jones stressed the importance of cooking safety and ensuring smoke detectors are functional.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, visited the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery and made headlines with his remarks. Eric Barker of the Lewiston Tribune discusses this visit in the latest podcast episode. Listeners can access the podcast via a provided link or QR code.
Levi Anderson, 21, pleaded not guilty to charges of sending an explicit image to a juvenile in Colfax. The Whitman County Sheriff's Office arrested him after he allegedly admitted to the act while intoxicated. He remains in jail on a $5,000 bond, with a trial set for September 15.
A violent storm on July 30, 1931, unleashed walls of water up to 12 feet high in the rural Palouse region of Washington, causing significant flooding. The William Cochrane family experienced the worst impact, with their home swept away and Mrs. Cochrane clinging to a tree for safety. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the disaster.
University of Idaho junior Isabelle Monk interned at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., this summer, where she helped organize the Hall of Fame Weekend. Monk connected with baseball legends and witnessed the excitement of thousands of fans attending the event.
A Pullman man, Alexander Palenzuela, pleaded guilty to communicating with a minor for immoral purposes, reducing a felony charge to a misdemeanor. He received a two-year probation sentence, must register as a sex offender for ten years, and comply with treatment recommendations following a psychological evaluation.