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PULLMAN — Whitman County has reported 15 more whooping cough cases this month, bringing the total to 63 since the outbreak began earlier this fall. Whitman County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to help curb the spread of the illness, also known as pertussis. Officials recommend covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing, staying home if sick, washing hands frequently and ensuring vaccinations are up to date. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can be especially dangerous for infants and t...
PULLMAN—Washington State University (WSU) has secured a $3 million federal grant to enhance safety and security measures on its Pullman campus. The funding, awarded through the 2024 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ Technology and Equipment Program, represents the largest award received by any agency in Washington state. Nationwide, the program distributed over $240 million. The grant will fund the WSU Pullman Safety Enhancement Project, which includes the installation of 120 new security cameras, increasing the campus total to...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office has processed approximately 2,500 additional vote-by-mail ballots from this month’s general election. Most small taxing district levies across the county are on track to pass. However, several measures, including the Endicott parks levy, Rosalia’s streets and parks levies, Uniontown’s parks levy, Tekoa’s parks levy and Garfield’s cemetery levy, are still failing. These measures require a super majority for approval. The Auditor’s Office reports about 300 ballots remain to be counted. The next update...
PULLMAN — Pullman Building Supply will close its doors this Saturday, Nov.1, a month earlier than previously announced. The store, located on the south end of town, had initially set November 30 as its final day of operation when managers announced its closure in July. The decision to expedite the closure was made because there was insufficient demand in the Pullman market to sustain the business. Pullman Building Supply opened in 1996, north of downtown, before relocating to its current building in 2015. While the Pullman location will shut d...
LACROSSE — Startin’s Repair, a LaCrosse-based business, has been recognized with an Excellence on Main Award from the Washington State Main Street Program. This award celebrates organizations contributing to community revitalization across Washington. The program recently announced its annual winners, with Startin’s Repair receiving honors for its commitment to persevering and aiding in local revitalization efforts....
COLFAX –– Auditions for the Colfax High School presentation of “Oklahoma!” began Wednesday, Sept. 6. For those who could not make it to the auditions, alternative times are offered for those who are involved in the fair. If interested, contact Cary Cammack 509-553-1283....
