Good morning, Pullman.

The Potlatch Days annual celebration starts tonight with a concert in Scenic 6 Park from 5:00 to 9:00; Saturday includes breakfast at Lions Club Park from 6:30 to 9:30 and a car show from 10:00 to 2:00 with logging events beginning at noon.

Jon & Rand Band will perform at Zeppoz today on the patio from 6:00 to 9:00 in Pullman.

Eastern Washington University released its Spring Dean’s List for 2026, naming Whitman County students who met the 12 quality hours and 3.5 GPA requirement, including those from Colfax, Pullman, and St. John (with Tekoa’s Bella Crain noted).

The list highlights academic achievements across local communities.

Local officials are tracking the Turner Hill and Plum Point wildfires today, and live updates will be provided all day to help residents stay informed + be prepared to follow any safety instructions.

The Washington Department of Ecology fined a Whitman County livestock operation $48,000 for repeated water quality violations along Steptoe Creek — owners have 30 days to pay the fine or appeal the decision.

Farmers in Whitman County are now eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans (via the USDA Farm Service Agency) after the county was declared a primary natural disaster area due to drought.

Applications will be accepted until March 8, 2027.

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the Foley Award at a dinner ceremony at Gonzaga in Spokane on Sept.

10 where he will deliver a keynote address + highlight his public service, organized by WSU’s Thomas Foley Institute to honor his role in upholding democratic norms.

The Podium in Pullman is hosting the USA Karate National Championships today + the event will feature competitions and live demonstrations that attract top karate talent.

Marc Anthony Martinez joined The Gazette as its new sports reporter and took over on July 8 (after relocating from Los Angeles).

He brings a background in sports photography from the University of Montana and will cover local high school games.

The Colfax Municipal Pool hosted its first swim meet after two summers of construction delays on July 7.

The Pullman Barracudas won with 506 points ahead of GPOP with 346 points and the Colfax team scored 222.

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.