Moscow-Pullman Daily News

08/20/2026

Garfield-Palouse High School’s class of 2026 marked the coming and passing of an era for Viking football.

Garfield-Palouse players interested in playing football will co-op with Pullman this season

08/20/2026

Reading proficiency took a slight dip in the Idaho Reading Indicator this year, but state officials say they are trying not to compare the new data with previous years.

Students this past school year took the twice-a-year reading assessment on a new platform that requires kids to speak their responses into a microphone instead ...

08/20/2026

Nearly 700,000 acres have burned across Idaho so far this year, and state officials are predicting fire risk will remain high through September.

As the costs to fight fires increase, state agency staff said they plan to increase Idaho’s dedicated funding to boost firefighting resources amid tight budget ...

08/20/2026

The Latah County Commissioners announced restrictions at four county parks because of extreme fire risks.

The fire restrictions apply to Robinson Park, Robert Edwin Lloyd Park, Phillips Farm Park and Bateson-Hylton Park

08/20/2026

The reopening date for the Schweitzer Wellbeing Center at Pullman is being pushed to January while renovation and expansion work continues, according to a Wednesday announcement.

Pullman pool shares update on remodel progress, future upgrades

08/20/2026

UPDATED AT 7:19 P.M.:

The Blyton Landing Fire that started on the breaks of the Snake River in Whitman County west of Clarkston on Wednesday afternoon burned an estimated 400 acres and was still growing, according to a news release from Washington State Patrol.

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ORIGINAL POST:

Firefighters including aircraft are working today to suppress a new wildfire on the breaks of the Snake River near Blyton Landing.

08/19/2026

One week, 100 women nominated, and so many incredible stories! ✨Keep the nominations coming and tell us about a woman in our community who is making a difference.

Nominate a local leader here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/S8XgvjCbdH
Deadline: Friday, August 28 at 12:00 PM

Ten chosen honorees will be profiled and featured in the Women in Business special publication for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News and the Lewiston Tribune this October, and a celebratory social event is planned for early November!

08/19/2026

Avista says the 636 customers will be notified in advance. No road closures are expected

08/19/2026

Kendrick and Kamiah open atop Idaho’s preseason prep football poll, and Idaho women’s soccer draws Western Michigan

08/19/2026

Here’s how former Washington State Cougs, Idaho Vandals and a Moscow Bear fared in the NFL’s first week of the preseason