Good Day
Pullman
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pullman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local animal shelter will offer adult dogs for adoption at a $60 fee this weekend. Interested residents can visit the shelter to learn event details & meet the dogs. KXLY
- ➤ The local food pantry reopened today with a modern design and updated services to better support residents. It operates at its Pullman location and welcomes community members during regular hours. KXLY
- ➤ Local organizations are working to address a rise in child welfare incidents by coordinating support services (focusing on family well-being) in Pullman. More details on outreach plans are expected soon. KXLY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has started site preparation in Moscow for a 250,000 sqft electronic manufacturing facility. The $50 million project will begin construction this summer and create about 1,000 jobs when fully operational. Whitman County Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. John-Endicott FFA chapter is inspiring student growth via Tractor Driving, Land Evaluation and Ag Issues contests at the local high school under advisor Glory Dickerson. Chapter officers report state-level achievements and plan additional competitions this school year. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ Rosalia FFA members have built expertise in soil judging and food processing competitions — several have advanced to state-level events — while advisor Brianna Duncan coordinates ag literacy projects and upcoming leadership activities. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ Pullman FFA chapter is active in 15 events. Advisor Robert Matthews—who has 23 years guiding students—said the group hosted a trapshoot at the Colton Gun Club, wrapped its Soup-er Bowl drive with 410 items, and will soon make blankets for the Humane Society during FFA week. Whitman County Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whitman County Undersheriff Chris Chapman is honored at a retirement celebration in Colfax at the Colfax Golf Course clubhouse from 3:00 to 5:30 today. He began his 33-year career with the sheriff’s office in Colfax. Pullman Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gonzaga's women's basketball team beat Washington State 75-50 today with strong rebounding and solid defense, improving their season record (20-8, 12-3). Their win showcased another dominant performance for the Bulldogs. KXLY
- ➤ The Cougs reflected on their win over Pacific and will host Saint Mary's next. Coaches say the team plans a strong game as fans expect a lively match at the stadium + local pride. KXLY
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WCHS Furball 2026 - Wizard of Pawz
5-8 p.m. — SEL Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a buffet dinner and participate in fundraising efforts for local animal welfare.
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Seeing! A Photon's Journey Across Time and Mind
7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — $ — Explore the wonders of the night sky and embark on an enlightening journey through astronomical visuals.
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Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Admission details not specified — Experience a guided tour of Mars and explore cosmic wonders through a fulldome video presentation.
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Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
5-6 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Free entry — Explore the wonders of Mars with a fulldome presentation and guided stargazing.
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