Good morning, Pullman.

Larry Dahlberg, the singing mailman, will perform a benefit concert today at the Gladish Community Center in Pullman from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.—all proceeds support the Save the Gladish campaign.

A Pullman man accidentally fired a live round while practicing with inert training rounds in his College Hill apartment on Tuesday afternoon—officers said the bullet hit an interior wall and the foundation, and he was ticketed for discharging a dangerous weapon.

At Wednesday night's meeting, the Pullman School Board debated the need for an assistant superintendent and approved hiring West Valley principal Ryan Mulvey by a 3+1 vote.

The board also approved a 2.5% voluntary pay cut for Superintendent Dr. Bob Maxwell whose contract was extended through 2028.

Pullman High School Athletics and Activities Director Wendy Kruger released a statement after her role was cut due to a budget shortfall—her duties were reassigned to the new assistant principal.

Many local residents strongly opposed the board’s tied vote that led to the decision.

Miscommunication on plans for a new highway junction in north Colfax delayed the $13 million project for the U.S. Highway 195 and State Route 26 interchange, which was set to start in October but is now scheduled for 2029.

Local Representative Joe Schmick raised concerns that the detour would hurt downtown businesses — WSDOT plans to meet with local business leaders soon to address these issues.

Washington State University College of Nursing launched a program to boost rural health services by letting nursing students train in their hometown settings—funded by a $100,000 Department of Health grant for three and a half years.

The program focuses on simulation practice to prepare nurses for handling complicated cases before patient transport.

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

10 AM – 4 PM — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of WSU MFA candidates' artistic journeys with a diverse exhibition of their works.

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

10 AM – 4 PM — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Celebrate the creative culmination of WSU's graduate artists with diverse artworks on display.

Slow Light Workshop: Sun Prints & Found Object Stories

4-6 p.m. — Department of Fine Arts — Free entry — Dive into the historic cyanotype process and create stunning blue-hued prints using natural objects.

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

10 AM – 4 PM — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Celebrate the creative journeys of WSU’s graduate candidates in this diverse art showcase.

Happy Hour and Taco Tuesday

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Red Card Pub & Tex-Mex Taco Bar — Cost varies — Enjoy happy hour specials and delicious tacos with fellow alums in a lively atmosphere.

Palouse AnimeFest 2025

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Gladish Community and Cultural Center — General Admission plus fees — Celebrate pop culture with local artists, cosplay, panels, and a performance of She Kills Monsters.

Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition

10 AM – 4 PM — Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU — Free entry — Discover the creative culminations of WSU's graduate candidates in this annual art showcase.