Good morning, Pullman.

Three girls are competing for the Garfield-Palouse Distinguished Young Woman title at the Spring Fling themed program on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. held at Garfield School Auditorium (West 405 California Street), where attendees aged 12 and older pay an admission fee while younger children attend free.

The Washington Idaho Symphony will present Emerging Narratives on Sunday, Apr.

12 at Pullman High School—highlighting winners of the 2026 Young Artist Competition with a free pre-concert performance at 2:00 p.m. and a main concert at 3:00 p.m.

American rapper and producer Lil Jon featuring Harry Mack is performing today at the ICCU Arena as part of the University of Idaho’s Spring Parent and Family Weekend.

Pullman fans can look forward to a lively concert that adds energy to the season’s spring activities.

A Washington State University entomology professor is using new solar tag technology with Wings Rising on the Adopt-a-Monarch project to tag at least 100 butterflies before they leave Idaho later this summer.

The tracking data may guide conservation efforts by showing migration routes.

RSVP deadline is Friday at noon for next week's Pullman Chamber of Commerce luncheon where state legislators will discuss the recent session in Olympia.

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the SEL Event Center.

Pullman Regional Hospital is teaming with Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington to restart the senior meals program in Whitman County, set to serve congregate meals in Colfax, Colton/Uniontown, Palouse and Pullman.

PRH is hiring a program coordinator and a cook while recruiting volunteers.

Makayla Taufen (from Tekoa) won a gold medal Saturday at Bonners Ferry in the U14 110-pound Greco-Roman Freestyle tournament.

She competes today at the USA Wrestling Women's National Championships at The Podium in Spokane.

The Cougs are working to improve their defense consistency as part of their season strategy, with coaches emphasizing training + adjustments to boost performance in upcoming games.

The Pullman High School boys tennis team has maintained an unbeaten league record since the league began and earned its 50th win on March 17; they will play West Valley on April 14 to extend their 60-game winning streak at home.

Tekoa-Rosalia varsity baseball lost two games to Colfax junior-varsity on April 4 with scores of 12-2 and 13-3; they now have six league games left starting April 24 (hoping to build confidence).

Colton and Garfield-Palouse also posted mixed results earlier this week.

Cougar Rowing will race Gonzaga at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday at Wawawai Landing on the Snake River — west of Pullman, with racing scheduled weather permitting.

Phantom of the Universe

5-6 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Free entry — Explore the night sky with guides and enjoy a fulldome video presentation.

Family Weekend at the Art Museum: Pyromaniacs Clay Club Sale

10 AM – 4 PM — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Celebrate WSU Family Weekend with a ceramics sale and family-friendly activities.

WSU Spring Family Arts & Crafts Fair

9 AM – 9 PM — Beasley Coliseum — Free entry — A creative day of fun for families and art lovers awaits at the fair.

Out There

5-6 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Admission varies — Explore the night sky with expert insights and a captivating fulldome experience.

From Earth to the Universe

7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Explore the night sky's highlights and enjoy a fulldome presentation.

Into The Woods

1:30-4 p.m. — RTOP (Regional Theatre of the Palouse) — $30 — Experience a whimsical journey with beloved storybook characters in this modern classic musical.

The Sun Fulldome Experience

7-8 p.m. — WSU Planetarium — Tickets required — Explore the highlights of the night sky followed by an immersive fulldome video presentation about the Sun.