Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Pullman.
🚧 Accidents
A wildfire near Silcott today forced a Level 3 evacuation along Westlake Drive + evacuees are advised by Asotin County Emergency Management to leave east on Highway 12 as state teams mobilize.
🎭 Culture
Pullman’s free summer series in the park continues today with Midnight Highway performing from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Reaney Park, giving locals a chance to enjoy live music.
🎓 Education
WSU employees can register now for the Elevating Cougs Conference, scheduled for Oct.
21 and 22 via Zoom (free for staff and faculty). The event offers four new learning tracks and welcomes session proposals.
🌲 Environment
Crews are fighting weekend wildfires in Whitman County, with the Palouse River Fire near Colfax 80% contained on 637 acres and the Wells Road Fire north of Malden 30% contained on about 2,000 acres—officials expect full containment on Thursday despite the loss of six structures.
🏛️ Government
The Washington State Patrol is increasing patrols to protect WSU students as they return to campus today.
Troopers will monitor State Route 26, U.S. Highway 195 and I‑90 at Snoqualmie Pass through Sunday.
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