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Tales from the Scanner: It's Not a Tumor!

Malicious Mischief: Reporting party says someone poured water on his laptop. Unknown suspects. (June 6th at 2:41 p.m. in Pullman, Washington)

Animal Problem: Reporting party at Jack in the Box says they found a rat that appears to have a tumor on its head. They have it trapped inside of a box and would like an animal control officer to respond. (June 11th at 8:29 a.m. in Pullman, Washington)

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Kick-Off Summer With A Free Visit To A National Park!

Kick-Off Summer With A Free Visit To A National Park!

Start summer with a free visit to a national park! 

The National Park Service is waiving all entrance fees on June 21 – the first day of summer.

Additional fee free days in 2011 are National Public Lands Day (Saturday, September 24) and Veterans Day weekend (November 11-13).

Whitman County Candidate Filing Statistics

Today is the last day in the State of Washington to file your candidacy for available positions. If you've ever had the slightest inkling of having your name displayed on row after row of yard signs on heavily traveled arterial, it's not too late! Just visit your county's election office online to file.

One Dead Following SR 26 Crash near Colfax

One person has died in the wake of a two-car collision on Highway 26 12 miles west of Colfax.

The crash was reported around 6:20 p.m. Monday night near milepost 121, and forced all traffic to be detoured around the crash scene.

Two hours after the crash the Whitman County Chaplain advised that one of the people injured in the crash had died at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

 

 

Pullman Earns a 60 on Walk Score

Pullman Earns a 60 on Walk Score

Pullman came out just twelve points behind Seattle in terms of their walking score. Their score came out to 60 which is defined as "somewhat walkable" according to Walk Score. They tied with Lynnwood and Kirkland for Washington cities. Topography does not add to Walk Score's algorithm. I'm sure if it did, Pullman's score would be completely different. Those hills are well known for defining those cougar calves and reinforcing the time old tradition of walking to school up hill both ways and in the snow.

Thomas Hammer Coming To Pullman

Thomas Hammer Coming To Pullman

Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters will open a new location in Pullman this August.  The new Thomas Hammer shop will be located on the corner of the 400 block of East Main St.  It will be sandwiched between the Pine Street Plaza and Lily Bee's Consignment Shop.  This will be the eleventh store Thomas Hammer has opened. 

Washington State University Regents To Decide 2011-2012 Tuition

Washington State University Regents To Decide 2011-2012 Tuition

It's a harsh fact for students heading to Washington State University in the Fall: Tuition is going up.

In fact, WSU plans to hike tuition by 16% for the 2011-2012 school year for in state students. That translates to about $9,400 dollars a year. On Monday, The Board Of Regents will hold a special meeting to adopt a tuition recommendation.