Good morning, Pullman.

Jens Hope, Indivisible Palouse and Rally4Sanity Every Saturday Pullman will host a diaper and wet wipe collection drive at Cougar Plaza on June 27 from noon to 2:00 p.m.—the event honors one-year-old Kohen Wiley.

Community members are invited to donate items or pick up needed supplies promptly.

Maple Street is hosting the Bike The Bridge event today — a fun ride for local cyclists — ahead of its reopening to traffic later.

The Whitman Hospital Board and Port of Whitman County Commissioners will begin demolition (11 a.m.) on Thursday, July 9 at the former Rogers Brothers Seed Company (305 E.

Third St.) to clear the way for plans to build a community childcare center with design funding secured.

Fire crews contained a wildfire that burned about 550 acres in Snake River Canyon south of town on Sunday, June 22.

Volunteers from Whitman County Fire District No. 13, Pullman Fire Department, and Garfield County, along with three helicopters, aided in the early evening containment efforts.

Pullman officials remind residents that local fireworks rules allow consumer fireworks to be discharged from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3 plus from 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4, while a seasonal stand outside Walmart at 1690 SE Harvest Drive offers legal options.

Whitman Hospital reported improvements in billing operations after bringing billing in-house on May 15 and submitted $2 million in claims in its first week, while Vice President Debbie Hoadley plans to retire in October after nearly 36 years with the hospital—board members praised her service during the June 17 meeting.

Local athlete Tyon Grant-Foster signed with the Spurs today and will join the team this season, marking a key step in his professional basketball journey.

A local sports reporter wrapped up a 140-day run covering Whitman County sports, beginning with Senior Night at Colfax High on Feb.

2 and including events in towns like Oakesdale, Garfield, and Pullman (he praised both the student athletes and coaches for their support).

District 5 Golf Championship

— 12 p.m. — Palouse Ridge Golf Club — Entry fee applies — Compete in the thrilling District 5 Championship amidst scenic views and great camaraderie.

Coyle Outside Wilderness Camp

9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Pioneer Hill Apartments — $422/week — Build survival skills through engaging activities in a fun wilderness camp.