Good Day
Pullman
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Pullman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime resident Fern Feenan was named grand marshal of the Battle Days Parade this year in Rosalia. A Pullman High School graduate who has designed floats for 12 years and worked with local schools and clubs, she said she values living in a town where neighbors care for each other—her work shows her deep commitment to the community. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ The free Snake River Family Festival will be held on June 14 at Boyer Park and Marina, 1753 Granite Road, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—it will feature live music by Sammy Eubanks, river exhibits, a free barbecue lunch, and Ferdinand ice cream while supplies last. Attendees can win a half-day guided jet boat tour by getting their event passport stamped at exhibitor booths, but tours of Lower Granite Dam will not be offered. Whitman County Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Whitman County Commissioners approved closing Fairbanks Road from Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, June 12 for its first penetration shot to test the road's pressure absorption — and county Public Works confirmed that residents will still have access to their driveways — ensuring homes are not cut off during the closure. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ City records show there is no letter of resignation from former City Administrator Mike Urban, who claims he was fired while the city maintains he resigned on May 5, and city clerk Dee Stiles-Elliot said records do not include a resignation letter. The city is still working on providing Urban's file, with further records expected following previous voicemails, emails, and press releases. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ Whitman County officials approved a fee schedule that raised building and planning fees about 15% at a June 2 meeting—marking the first update in eight years. The county also awarded a surplus sale property bid to Milo Flint for $6,203—next steps will include contacting him for payment. Whitman County Gazette
- ➤ Today, Washington state agencies launched the Secure Your Load for Safer Roads Campaign to urge drivers to secure cargo after unsecured loads caused 337 crashes and 40% of roadway litter last year. The campaign will include increased patrols by WSP troopers and free cargo nets and ratchet straps at community events in Whitman County throughout the summer — steps aimed at keeping roads safe. Pullman Radio
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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