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Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Pullman. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Former Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson and Parks Director Kurt Dahmen discuss fundraising and plans for a new Veterans Memorial Park to honor Whitman County veterans.  Pullman Radio
  • The Simpsons United Methodist Church in Pullman is hosting a 'Twelve Songs of Christmas' concert on December 21, featuring hymns and holiday classics, with performances by notable musicians.  Pullman Radio

CRIME NEWS

  • Two 14-year-old students were arrested for making violent threats at Pullman High School, ensuring no injuries occurred and normal school operations resumed.  Whitman County Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Whitman County Commissioners allocated $100,000 from the Economic Development Fund to support the Pullman Downtown Reconstruction project, addressing a funding shortfall amid concern over future project financings.  Whitman County Gazette
  • The Port of Whitman County abandoned its partnership with Hunga Dunga to create a new brewery in Pullman due to increased costs and new state requirements.  Pullman Radio

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust granted Washington State University around $400,000 for a mass spectrometer and traumatic brain injury research.  Pullman Radio

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Whitman Conservation District is organizing a donation drive for used Christmas trees to support riparian restoration projects, benefiting local ecosystems and reducing erosion.  Whitman County Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Inland Power and Light Company receives a federal grant from the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act to purchase wind and solar energy, aiming to power 23,000 homes and create over 450 jobs.  Pullman Radio

HEALTH NEWS

  • Whooping cough cases in Whitman County rose by eight last week, reaching 85, including four in two elementary schools, with health officials urging preventive measures.  Whitman County Gazette

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Office Hours for Grant Proposal Writing with ORAP

    Participants are invited to utilize a quiet space for focused grant proposal writing, with support from Development Specialists at the Office of Research.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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  • Exhibition Reception: Faculty Remix Opening

    The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU hosts an exhibition reception for 'Your Collection: Faculty Remix', featuring collaborations by studio art faculty and an opportunity to mingle with artists while enjoying live music and refreshments.

    Thu, 1/16/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

I write to discover what I know.

~ Flannery O'Connor

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