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The Port of Whitman County has received a $2 million grant to fund a new Technology Transfer and Commercialization Facil...
07/05/2025

The Port of Whitman County has received a $2 million grant to fund a new Technology Transfer and Commercialization Facility, off Terre View Drive.

PULLMAN — The Port of Whitman County has received a $2 million grant to fund a new Technology Transfer and Commercialization Facility, off Terre View Drive. The facility would be located in the Pullman Industrial Park. The Technology Transfer and Commercialization Facility would provide a space fo...

The 50th reunion for the Colfax High School class of 1975 will be July 11-12.
07/05/2025

The 50th reunion for the Colfax High School class of 1975 will be July 11-12.

COLFAX — The 50th reunion for the Colfax High School class of 1975 will be July 11-12. On July 11, class members are welcome to go to Colfax Golf Club for conversation on a drink and then to the Colfax Eagles on Main Street for dinner from 6:30 to 8 p.m. On July 12, events start off with a tour of...

On Monday, June 30, the Pac-12 Conference and Texas State University announced the Bobcats will join the league starting...
07/05/2025

On Monday, June 30, the Pac-12 Conference and Texas State University announced the Bobcats will join the league starting in the 2026-2027 season.

PULLMAN - On Monday, June 30, the Pac-12 Conference and Texas State University announced the Bobcats will join the league starting in the 2026-2027 season. The league now consists of Washington State University (WSU), Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State, Fresno Sta...

Dozens of residents attended the Block Party on a sunny Saturday afternoon outside of the general store and cafe.
07/04/2025

Dozens of residents attended the Block Party on a sunny Saturday afternoon outside of the general store and cafe.

UNIONTOWN — Dozens of residents attended the Block Party on a sunny Saturday afternoon outside of the general store and cafe. It is the third year for the party, town Ordinance Officer Wesley Kerr said, noting it is the most attended. The party brings residents together and creates a sense of comm...

Several area students were named to Dean’s lists at their universities.
07/04/2025

Several area students were named to Dean’s lists at their universities.

PULLMAN — Several area students were named to Dean’s lists at their universities. Two Pullman students made the grades: Parker Hipp had a grade-point average of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the list. Hipp is majoring in biology. And Siqi Li was named to University of Iowa’s Dean’s List for...

Meets begin at 4 p.m. with warmups starting at 3 p.m.https://www.wcgazette.com/story/2025/07/03/sports/swim-meet-schedul...
07/04/2025

Meets begin at 4 p.m. with warmups starting at 3 p.m.
https://www.wcgazette.com/story/2025/07/03/sports/swim-meet-schedule/44231.html

PALOUSE — Almost two weeks ago, my husband, Blake, and I had the pleasure of attending the Palouse Art Council's Pop-Up Gallery Artists' Reception at the town's community Center. The event was the grand finale of the annual Art Walk, a June tradition. It was my first time attending, but won't be m...

A local man is facing trial regarding for first-degree child molestation.
07/04/2025

A local man is facing trial regarding for first-degree child molestation.

COLFAX — A local man is facing trial regarding for first-degree child molestation. Elijah Eldon Smith, 19, will be tried Sept. 15 after pleading not guilty during a Friday, June 27 arraignment in Whitman County Superior Court, in Colfax. Smith was arrested June 22 after allegedly molesting a child...

The Pullman High School Class of 2015 is celebrating its 10-year reunion Saturday, July 5 by hosting a walk-a-thon in ho...
07/04/2025

The Pullman High School Class of 2015 is celebrating its 10-year reunion Saturday, July 5 by hosting a walk-a-thon in honor of Lauren McCluskey, a classmate murdered in 2018.

PULLMAN - The Pullman High School Class of 2015 is celebrating its 10-year reunion Saturday, July 5 by hosting a walk-a-thon in honor of Lauren McCluskey, a classmate murdered in 2018. The walk-a-thon will be from 10-11.30 a.m. on the high school track. The class is asking for donations to the Laure...

Two School Board members resigned during the Monday, June 23, school board meeting.
07/04/2025

Two School Board members resigned during the Monday, June 23, school board meeting.

COLFAX — Two School Board members resigned during the Monday, June 23, school board meeting. Cory Alcantar of District No. 3 and Jennifer Houser of District No. 5 resigned. Alcantar resigned after he moved out of the district. Houser resigned her post early, after deciding not to seek re-election....

The town will keep up its tradition of observing the Fourth of July this year with the pleasant staples of a patriotic p...
07/03/2025

The town will keep up its tradition of observing the Fourth of July this year with the pleasant staples of a patriotic parade and a picnic lunch.

WASHTUCNA - The town will keep up its tradition of observing the Fourth of July this year with the pleasant staples of a patriotic parade and a picnic lunch. Volunteer Lora Hille has been working the day's schedule, which begins at 10 a.m. with the parade check-in at May and Main. She said the event...

A former Washington State University graduate student may escape the death penalty after being offered a plea deal in th...
07/03/2025

A former Washington State University graduate student may escape the death penalty after being offered a plea deal in the slayings of four University of Idaho students.

BOISE, Idaho - A former Washington State University graduate student may escape the death penalty after being offered a plea deal in the slayings of four University of Idaho students. Bryan Kohberger, 30, formerly of Pullman, is in custody facing trial on four counts of first-degree murder. He is ac...

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