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Local officials will distribute free energy saving kits at an upcoming event to help residents reduce energy costs (details on times and locations are pending).

WSU Athletics will honor Cougar baseball legend John Olerud with a statue dedication at Bailey-Brayton Field today.

The event begins with a social hour at 2:30 p.m. and a dedication ceremony at 3:30 p.m.

Residents with wildfire-damaged homes must apply for Individual Assistance within eight days if their primary residence is uninhabitable due to fires on or after June 14.

Eligible properties are in counties (Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Yakima) and tribal lands (Yakama Nation, Colville Reservation, Spokane Tribe); applications are online.

Spokane artist Ben Joyce unveiled a mural celebrating Pullman's landmarks and Cougar pride Thursday, Oct.

22 (with President Cantwell present) and introduced preorder collectible editions whose 70% of profits benefit WSU Athletics.

During September, the 14th Annual Auto Dealers for Health campaign raised $18,172.57 through vehicle sales and donations from local dealerships to support Pullman Regional Hospital’s Patient Care Expansion Project.

Contributions came from Wysup Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Jess Ford + Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet.

Gritman Medical Center is renaming its Potlatch Family Medicine Clinic in honor of longtime community supporters Ron + Janie Nirk.

A dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting will be held today from 1 to 3 p.m. on 6th Street.

Officials reported a major milestone today as construction crews advanced on the North-South Freeway project in Pullman, with further improvements planned soon.

Local volunteers are hosting a free Unofficial Haunted Palouse event this and next weekend in downtown with a kids fair from 2:00 to 6:00 and evening sessions from 7:00 to 10:00 — the official event was canceled due to volunteer shortages, but organizers plan to revive it next year.