Good morning, Pullman.

Whitman Recovery Community Center will open tomorrow at 226 E.

Main St in downtown Pullman from 1 to 4 p.m. It will offer free music, food, games, and peer support services—providing a safe space for people seeking help in recovery.

The rehabilitated rail service in Palouse is set to begin by Sunday, June 1 as Bennett Lumber Products funded track improvements to move lumber.

The Washington, Idaho and Montana Railway signed an interchange agreement with the Spokane, Spangle and Palouse Railway on May 19, with the agreement taking effect on May 22—project manager Maddi Farnsworth said a few final administrative steps remain.

Students at Washington State University honored Fallen Cougars from Washington State College with presentations at the Pullman Depot Heritage Freight Room on May 22.

The event featured research by graduate students and remarks by history professor Raymond Sun—who created the digital memorial project—highlighting stories of war heroes such as Lieutenant Colonel Harold Mizony, who earned a silver star and purple heart.

Washington State University announced it will dissolve the Office of the Chancellor effective June 1 — a change that will move Student Affairs and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art to the Office of the Provost to improve management and support for students and programs.

Former City Administrator Mike Urban left his job on May 5, with the city saying he quit while Urban claimed he was fired — city officials have not provided the resignation letter or public records to clarify his separation.

The controversy raises concerns about potential taxpayer costs as Urban’s contract includes six months of severance and other benefits — elected leaders have yet to comment.

The Port of Whitman County received $500,000 from the EPA for Brownsfield cleanup to ready a site near Front Street and South Main for a planned clinic and pharmacy in St. John — hospital commissioners met on May 21 to review steps for future design work.

Pullman will start its Outdoor Irrigation Season on June 1 and new rules for unattended watering will be enforced to protect the Grande Ronde aquifer—its only source of drinking water.

Even numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday while odd numbered addresses can only irrigate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m., with no irrigation allowed on Monday.

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.