Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
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🏘️ Community
Rosauers donated food to help feed kids in Pullman, and a local nonprofit will distribute the donation to support families later this week + more details on community events are expected soon.
The Ladies Aid is hosting a Leap into Spring sale on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Garfield Christian Fellowship in Garfield, featuring chicken + homemade noodles, baked goods, and handmade crafts along with a $3 fill-a-bag yard sale.
🎭 Culture
Vendor registration for the National Lentil Festival is open at Reaney Park for the event scheduled for Saturday, Aug.
22. Agreements and payment instructions will be sent starting Monday, Mar. 30 with a priority vendor deadline of May 1 + interested vendors must register online to secure a spot.
Eight girls will compete for the Colfax Distinguished Young Woman title in the country-western pageant Where Grit Meets Grace tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Colfax High School auditorium (1110 N.
Morton St.), and organizers say tickets are selling fast.
📰 Economy
Port of Whitman County was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association to boost business training and technical assistance for local small businesses.
The Colfax Chamber, Colfax Downtown Association, and SBDC will host sessions in spring 2026 — support designed for startups with limited credit access.
🎓 Education
WSU Provost T. Chris Riley-Tillman met with the Faculty Senate on Thursday to discuss a one-time $20 million boost for athletics.
He said details will be revealed when regents approve the May fiscal year budget and no programs will be cut.
🏈 Sports
On March 7, the Neah Bay Red Devils beat Garfield-Palouse 54 to 41 to clinch their fourth straight 1B state championship, and Vikings coach Garrett Parrish praised his team's gritty effort despite finishing second (noting one of their best seasons).
Colfax boys basketball won the state championship on March 7 and dedicated their win to Coach Reece Jenkin, who passed away on Feb.
27. The undefeated team celebrated their hard-fought victory near Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
The children of late Colfax High School coach Reece Jenkin earned state player of the week awards after his passing; his daughter scored 41 points in the tournament opening round and his son led his team to a state championship win in Spokane.
🎉 Pullman Events
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Messengers of Time and Space
7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Free entry — Explore the night sky with highlights and a fulldome video presentation.
Messengers of Time and Space
5-6 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Free entry — Explore night sky highlights and enjoy a fulldome video presentation of astronomical wonders.
In-Person Reading with Josiah Morgan
5:30-7 p.m. — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Attend a captivating reading with noted author and artist Josiah Morgan as part of the Visiting Writers Series.
Max Goes to the Moon
7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Entry fee may apply — Discover the night sky and enjoy an engaging fulldome video presentation on lunar adventures.
Phantom of the Universe
7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Admission fee may apply — Explore night sky highlights and enjoy a fulldome video presentation.
Phantom of the Universe
5-6 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Free entry — Explore the night sky with guides and enjoy a fulldome video presentation.
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