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Deputies responded today when a goat escaped in Pullman (the chase lasted only a few minutes) and recaptured the animal safely.

The school district is running a levy to support classroom programs and school improvements.

Voters will decide on the measure in upcoming ballots + further details are expected as the campaign progresses.

The University of Idaho launched the state’s first bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in industrial and systems engineering through its College of Engineering.

The programs train students for careers in manufacturing, robotics, and artificial intelligence — with online master’s options available.

University of Idaho President Scott Green announced his retirement this morning during the state of the university address, and he will retire on June 30 after eight years of leadership — the longest tenure since Richard Gibb led UI from 1977 to 1989.

WSU and UI ROTC members will hold a remembrance ceremony tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Terrell Library Atrium to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 with a joint color guard presentation.

WSU’s Ol’ Crimson was named the inaugural member of ESPN College GameDay’s new Hall of Fan during Saturday morning’s broadcast from Baton Rouge + the flag made its 338th consecutive appearance, continuing a tradition begun in 2003 when WSU alumnus Tom Pounds first waved it in Austin.

The Palouse Empire Fair outside Colfax begins Thursday and runs for four-day until Sunday.

Gates open at 8:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. and a carnival starting at 3:00 p.m. at fairgrounds off State Route 26.

The City of Pullman will host the Pullman Picnic downtown on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. along NE Kamiaken Street — if rain occurs, the event will move to the Pullman Recreation Center, so check local updates.