Good morning, Pullman.

Local volunteers are hosting a free Unofficial Haunted Palouse event this and next weekend in downtown with a kids fair from 2:00 to 6:00 and evening sessions from 7:00 to 10:00 — the official event was canceled due to volunteer shortages, but organizers plan to revive it next year.

Preston's Pumpkin Patch will be open each Saturday and Sunday in October from 10-4 with free admission, offering animals, games, crafts and pumpkins priced at $1 or sold by the pound.

Pullman Civic Theatre is hosting a free preview of its new Halloween comedy (Too Many Ghosts) today at 7:30 p.m. on NW Nye Street, where the performance will feature mistaken identities and ghostly chaos.

Pullman voters are considering school levies that aim to boost funding for local education.

Officials say detailed proposals and voting dates will be announced soon so residents can review the measures before deciding on the ballot.

U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of Washington schools and Pullman's Franklin Elementary was named 52nd while Lincoln Middle School ranked 64th statewide.

The ratings highlight the quality of local education.

Homecoming weekend offers festivities at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.

WSU will host Friday pep rally at the Lewis Alumni Centre (with drone show by Pullman Regional Hospital) and Saturday pregame party before the Cougar game, while UI events feature a serpentine and bonfire with fireworks.

Officials reported a major milestone today as construction crews advanced on the North-South Freeway project in Pullman, with further improvements planned soon.

A new Pullman Urgent Care clinic will open this fall near Taco Bell on Stadium Way.

It will be run by local doctors, treat minor illnesses and injuries, offer on-site X-rays, stitches, rapid tests and shots, and be open 7 days a week.