Good morning, Pullman.

On July 7, demonstrators in Pullman called for better access to affordable housing—saying more affordable homes are needed—and their protest—getting the community's attention—brought focus to housing struggles.

WSU police warned that people using sticks to poke the bears at the Bear Center on campus risk a Class C felony as interfering with these research animals can lead to up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine, and they said security cameras will record and report any suspicious behavior.

Aly Heinrich, a Pullman resident, was crowned Mrs. Washington American 2025 on March 22 in Olympia—competing as Mrs. Palouse—and will travel to Las Vegas in August to vie for the national title while promoting her voter engagement platform with the League of Women Voters.

Television veteran Jean Bruce Scott returns from retirement to star in Driving Miss Daisy at Forge Theater in Moscow — the play spans 25 years and tackles issues of racism and civil rights.

The production will have nine shows starting with a preview on Thursday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m., with free tickets for U of I students and public tickets priced from $6 to $26.

A bipartisan law signed in April removes medical debt from credit reports and may boost Washington residents' credit scores—this change is expected to lessen the heavy pull medical bills had on credit history, helping more people access loans, jobs, apartments, and phone contracts.

Washington State Cougars Football Game

7:30-10 p.m. — Martin Stadium — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of college football with over 32,000 fans at every Cougars home game.