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Friday, October 4th, 2024

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Good morning, Pullman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Whitman County residents can attend a free Homeownership Resource Fair in Pullman this Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00.  Pullman Radio
  • The Pullman Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon with the Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee on Tuesday, with RSVPs due by Friday noon.  Pullman Radio
  • Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine marks its 125th anniversary with activities including cake, games, and a film screening at the WSU Pullman campus.  Pullman Radio

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Whitman County Gazette introduces 'The Haunting Hour' feature for October, spotlighting a tragic 1979 explosion at Washington State University driven by a heartbroken man, which left a lasting spectral legacy on campus.  Whitman County Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Batting Cage in Pullman announces closure, marking it the latest in a series of local business shutdowns.  Whitman County Gazette

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Washington State University's Student Recreation Center received significant renovations over the summer, including upgrades to courts, the pool area, and fitness equipment, funded by student fees.  Whitman County Gazette

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Long Hollow Fire in the Snake River Canyon west of Pullman, ignited by lightning during a thunderstorm, burned 4,000 acres but was contained with help from volunteers and state crews.  Whitman County Gazette
  • Severe storms on Sept. 25 caused power outages for around 11,000 customers across the Palouse region.  Whitman County Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Whitman County commissioners reviewed the budget for the Green Hollow Road Project to enhance road safety by grading, draining, widening, and resurfacing, along with other county business updates.  Whitman County Gazette

HEALTH NEWS

  • Whitman County Public Health and Washington State University are investigating two confirmed cases of whooping cough among students, prompting community health precautions.  Whitman County Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Explore Ancient Myths and Sciences

    Experience an engaging exploration of Mayan myths intertwined with early astronomical science, accompanied by a live sky tour in the WSU Planetarium.

    Sun, 10/6/24

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  • Cougar Quality Meats Weekly Sales

    Experience quality meat sales from Cougar Quality Meats at the Meat Science Lab every Thursday and Friday afternoon.

    Thu, 10/10/24

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  • Selected Shorts at WSU Planetarium

    Experience a captivating collection of short fulldome videos accompanied by a live docent-led sky tour of the night skies.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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  • Community Perspectives Tour featuring Marissa Collier

    Experience unique interpretations of art as individuals from WSU and the community connect personal experiences with current exhibitions, including insights from dietitian Marissa Collier on the Art of Food exhibition.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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  • Selected Shorts: A Journey Through Fulldome Videos

    Experience a collection of captivating short fulldome videos accompanied by a live sky tour of the night sky.

    Sun, 10/13/24

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  • General Meeting of the WSU ASCE Chapter

    Learn more about the activities and initiatives of the Washington State University American Society of Civil Engineers chapter in a collaborative setting.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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  • Walton Lecture: Insights on Property & Casualty Insurance

    Learn from Carrie Cheshire, President of Berkely North Pacific, as she discusses the evolving landscape and opportunities in property and casualty insurance.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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  • Oregon State Beavers at Washington State Cougars Women's Volleyball Game

    Experience an exciting women's volleyball matchup between the Washington State Cougars and the Oregon State Beavers at Bohler Gymnasium.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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  • Sunstruck: A Planetarium Experience

    Experience the wonder of solar phenomena at the WSU Planetarium, featuring a captivating sky tour followed by a 45-minute to an hour-long show.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Experience Solar Phenomena at Sunstruck

    Experience a breathtaking exploration of solar phenomena with a live sky tour at the WSU Planetarium.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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