Moscow-Pullman Daily News

09/04/2024

PULLMAN — Washington State University has been awarded millions to research hydrogen fuel and build a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station.

09/04/2024

MOSCOW — A former president of Costa Rica will be the keynote speaker during University of Idaho’s 2024 Borah Symposium, which runs Sept. 16-18 in Moscow.

09/04/2024

The Moscow City Council on Tuesday unanimously reversed a decision that would have allowed New Saint Andrews College to move its administrative offices into a separate downtown building.

MOSCOW — The Moscow City Council on Tuesday unanimously reversed a decision that would have allowed New Saint Andrews College to move its administrative offices into a separate downtown building.

09/04/2024

James M. Johnson, 33, was recently indicted by a grand jury in Ada County for first-degree murder for the death of 45-year-old Milo Warnock.

09/03/2024

James M. Johnson was recently indicted by a grand jury in Ada County for the first-degree murder of 45-year-old Milo Warnock, according to the Ada County Prosecutor's Office.

BOISE -- James M. Johnson was recently indicted by a grand jury in Ada County for the first-degree murder of 45-year-old Milo Warnock, according to the Ada County Prosecutor's Office.

09/03/2024

COMMENTARY

New WSU starting quarterback John Mateer got off to a reassuring start in the Cougars' season-opening blowout of Portland State, writes the Daily News' Sam Taylor in his Tuesday Morning Quarterback column.

"If there were any doubts Coug fans had about John Mateer, Washington State’s first-time starting quarterback, they were quickly quelled following the Texas-born signal-caller’s eight consecutive touchdown drives, six of the scoring plays courtesy of the arm and legs of Mateer himself."

If there were any doubts Coug fans had about John Mateer, Washington State’s first-time starting quarterback, they were quickly quelled following the Texas-born signal-caller’s eight consecutive touchdown drives, six of

09/03/2024

COMMENTARY

Randy Isbelle, the Daily News' UI football beat reporter, writes about the Vandals' surprisingly competitive showing against Oregon in his Tuesday Morning Quarterback column.

"A quick Google search revealed that ducks do not have sweat glands and therefore do not sweat. However, I saw a lot of Oregon Ducks faithful sweating as their national championship-hopeful team held onto a three-point lead in the fourth quarter against the lower-division Idaho Vandals on Saturday."

A quick Google search revealed that ducks do not have sweat glands and therefore do not sweat. However, I saw a lot of Oregon Ducks faithful sweating as their national

09/03/2024

This week’s Lewiston Roundup will be a celebration of the rodeo’s 90 years, but organizers are also thinking about the future.

Traditions are always front and center during the Lewiston Roundup. The iconic logo, the “She’s Wild” motto, events starting one minute before the top of the hour — these are

09/03/2024

Fourth Judicial District Judge Jason Scott heard arguments Thursday about whether to allow for an evidentiary hearing in Thomas Creech’s latest post-conviction case.

After he survived an ex*****on attempt earlier this year, Creech’s attorneys now claim that a second attempt by the state to execute him would amount to cruel and unusual punishment.

Fourth Judicial District Judge Jason Scott heard arguments Thursday about whether to allow for an evidentiary hearing in Thomas Creech’s latest post-conviction case.

09/03/2024

The city of Moscow has appealed a decision to allow New Saint Andrews College to move the college’s administrative offices into a downtown building.

The Moscow City Council will discuss the appeal today during its meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. in City Hall.

MOSCOW — The city of Moscow has appealed a decision to allow New Saint Andrews College to move the college’s administrative offices into a downtown building.

09/03/2024

Moscow Contemporary has found a new home that it hopes will please its longtime supporters and attract new ones.

The nonprofit art gallery, also called MosCo, is planning to open its new space at the Palouse Mall later this month, said director Roger Rowley. A specific date has not yet been set, but Rowley plans to bring in artwork as soon as all the construction is complete.

MOSCOW — Moscow Contemporary has found a new home that it hopes will please its longtime supporters and attract new ones.

09/02/2024

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Reporter Emily Pearce recently visited with Molly Staley Benscoter, of Pullman, who was the queen of the Lewiston Roundup in 1950.

“It was a dream,” she said. “I’ve always liked animals and horses. It was a dream come true.”

PULLMAN — The Lewiston Roundup has put on 90 years of rodeos, and its longest-surviving royalty court will be celebrating the anniversary.

09/02/2024

Go take a hike! Our staff members write about their favorite local hikes, including East Moscow Mountain, Asotin Creek Trail, Idler’s Rest, Redbird Creek Trail, Hells Gate State Park and Kamiak Butte State Park.

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Looking to get into the great outdoors but not sure where to start? The Tribune newsroom has you covered. Here are six local hiking spots to scratch your outdoor-loving itch.

09/02/2024

PLUMMER, Idaho -- The wildfire north of Plummer is 80% contained, according to an update from the Idaho Department of Lands on Sunday afternoon.

09/01/2024

Heat deaths in June 2021, including one near Lewiston, provoked differing responses in Oregon and Idaho.

In a historic heatwave that covered the Pacific Northwest in June 2021, two workers died.

09/01/2024

The Clearwater River is setting up for a fun season of steelhead fishing, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

The river that is known for its strain of big, rod-bending steelhead is poised to see one of its better returns of hatchery steelhead in the last 15 years.

The Clearwater River is setting up for a fun season of steelhead fishing, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

09/01/2024

The Idaho Vandals gave the No. 3 Oregon Ducks all they could handle in a hard-fought 24-14 loss on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

That is a far shout from the 44-point line that Vegas had on the football game.

The Idaho Vandals gave the No. 3 Oregon Ducks all they could handle in a hard-fought 24-14 loss on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

09/01/2024

Clarkston business owner Brian McKarcher spent days in the ICU after a summer mountain biking crash, but he believes he’s on the way to a full recovery -- and eventually wants to climb back on his bike.

On July 6, Brian McKarcher was fixing to finish up a day of mountain biking with his son Cade and friend Reny Follett.

09/01/2024

New starting quarterback John Mateer passed for 352 yards on 11 completions, five touchdowns and no interceptions as the Washington State Cougars kicked off the Pac-2-era with a 70-30 blowout of the Portland State Vikings on Saturday at Gesa Field.

PULLMAN — John Mateer would like to say he wasn’t nervous.

09/01/2024

The Idaho Vandals gave the No. 3 Oregon Ducks all they could handle in a hard-fought 24-14 loss on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

The Vandals (0-1) trailed 14-0 at halftime and battled to get within three in the fourth quarter, but could not pull off the second-ever upset of a team from the Football Championship Subdivision against a top-5 Football Bowl Subdivision school.

The Idaho Vandals gave the No. 3 Oregon Ducks all they could handle in a hard-fought 24-14 loss on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

08/31/2024

A sewer replacement project will close two Moscow streets next week.

Work on Seventh Street from Washington Street to Jefferson Street has already begun, and the street will remain closed through Friday. Eighth Street from Washington to Jefferson will be closed simultaneously starting Tuesday.

The alley east of Washington, from Fifth Street to Eighth Street, will remain closed to through traffic.

A sewer replacement project will close two Moscow streets next week.

08/31/2024

MCCALL, Idaho — In a game relocated from Caldwell to McCall due to air quality concerns, Moscow blitzed to its second consecutive shutout victory to start the season, beating Caldwell 54-0 on Friday.

SPIRIT LAKE, Idaho — David Goicoa connected with Tate Thacker with no time left on the clock and the Grangeville Bulldogs pulled off a 38-36 upset against host Timberlake of

08/31/2024

Holiday travelers will face reasonable gasoline prices but soaring summer heat this weekend.

A forecast from the National Weather Service says high temperatures will range from the mid 90s to more than 100 degrees, depending on elevation. That is well over 10 degrees above average for both the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and the Moscow-Pullman area on the Palouse, said forecaster Daniel Butler.

Holiday travelers will face reasonable gasoline prices but soaring summer heat this weekend.

08/31/2024

The Idaho Vandals open the 2024 football season against No. 3 Oregon at 4:30 p.m. today at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network.

The long wait is over.

08/31/2024

It’s still 90 degrees in Pullman, but students have returned to campus and Cougs near and far are making their way to the wheatfields to see the 2024 Washington State football team with their own eyes.

The Cougars begin their season in this new world of college football against the Portland State Vikings at noon today at Gesa Field. The game will be televised on The CW.

It’s still 90 degrees in Pullman, but students have returned to campus and Cougs near and far are making their way to the wheatfields to see the 2024 Washington State

08/31/2024

The Idaho State Bar is conducting an ethics investigation into Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, following a complaint alleging an “adversarial relationship” with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

08/31/2024

The staff of Moscow's West Park Elementary is helping students from the now-closed Russell Elementary get acclimated to their new environment.

West Park Elementary staff stood outside the Moscow school Friday afternoon during the daily hustle and bustle of student pick-up time.

08/30/2024

SANDPOINT, Idaho — After years of trying to get rid of the geese at City Beach, sometimes with lethal means, it appears Sandpoint has finally found a humane solution.

A team of 12 specially licensed dogs have been allowed in the normally no-dogs park on Lake Pend Oreille to chase away the persistent Canada geese population.

SANDPOINT, Idaho — After years of trying to get rid of the geese at City Beach, sometimes with lethal means, it appears Sandpoint has finally found a humane solution.

08/30/2024

If you think fire season is over, “think again,” say officials on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.

Temperatures are forecast to spike back into the triple digits this weekend and seasonal changes that are already arriving at higher elevations can make fires more explosive.

If you think fire season is over, “think again,” say officials on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest.