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Beloved WSU dog dies after battle with cancer
PULLMAN, Wash. – Beloved honorary WSU mascot Dash Dog died after a battle with cancer on Monday. The golden retriever received surgery to remove a cancerous tumor at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital on April 16. Ande Edlund, Dash’s owner, shared a reflection on his dog’s impact on the...
Community outraged over possible multidecade project near local landmark
(The Center Square) – Whitman County residents are up in the air over a proposed wind farm that would cost approximately $300 million to build. The Whitman County Board of Commissioners held meetings on Monday to discuss the project and hear community members’ pleas to protect their landmark. County Planner Alan Thomson said an extensive process would ensue once applications are filed. The proposed Harvest Hills Wind Project could provide...
Prosecutors say Kohberger's alibi needs to be more specific, offers nothing new from initial alibi
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho -- Prosecutors working the quadruple murder case involving the accused, Bryan Kohberger, said Friday they aren't buying the alibi his defense has put forth.
Steptoe Butte repaving delayed to next year
Work on Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site has been delayed a year. The Washington State Parks Department announced in January crews would repair the old road surface and permanently remove the summit restroom in May. Plans have been moved to spring 2025, according to a post on its website....
Clarkston man accused of dealing fentanyl
A Clarkston man is accused of dealing narcotics after being arrested with hundreds of fentanyl pills. The Quad Cities Drug Task Force arrested 62-year-old Richard Almeida for allegedly possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver, according to a news release by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
33 Year Old Yakima Man Sent To Prison For Leading Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies On Car Chase
COLFAX - The 33-year-old Yakima man accused of leading Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies on a car chase in a stolen car with a loaded handgun and drugs is going to prison. Christopher Cornelius pleaded guilty to felony eluding and unlawful possession of a firearm in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday morning. Judge Gary Libey sentenced Cornelius to a year in prison. Judge Libey agreed with the recommended sentence from both the defense and the prosecution. Prosecutor Denis Tracy recommended a sentence at the low end of the standard range because Cornelius was not fighting the case and agreed to the quick resolution.
Oregon State and Washington State face player exodus amid realignment
Perhaps the biggest blow for Oregon State in recent weeks was the departure of running back Damien Martinez, who had previously pledged his loyalty to the Beavers. The former Pac-12 Freshman of the Year had proclaimed in interviews and on social media that he was not abandoning the team as the school faced the dissolution of the conference and the departure of his coach.
Whitman County Hosting Workshop On Windfarms Monday In Colfax
PULLMAN - The Whitman County Commissioners will be hosting a workshop on Monday to discuss the rules for windfarms. The meeting is in response to a controversial proposal from a Portland green energy company to build and operate a windfarm near Kamiak Butte North of Pullman. Steelhead Americas wants to construct 45 turbines near the National Natural Landmark. The company says the 300 million dollar 30 year wind farm will produce enough electricity to power 90,000 homes.
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