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The United Way of Whitman County is offering funds to reimburse qualified Whitman County nonprofits, both religious and governmental, for the purchase of emergency food and shelter.  The funds are available from two grants totaling over $50,000. Organizations that provide food and shelter programs serving the elderly, American Indians, veterans and families with children are...

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Francis Benjamin and Al Sorensen remain the two Pullman City Council candidates who will move on to the general election after the Whitman County Canvassing Board certified the results of

The NCAA has fallen short of upholding its commitment to gender equity by prioritizing its cash cow Division I men’s basketball tournament “over everything else,” according a scathing review released Tuesday after an uproar over how the association conducts its championship events. More Headlines

On April 27, Gov. Brad Little signed the ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill” that, if enforced, will essentially make abortion inaccessible in the state of Idaho. This is because the bill makes abortion illegal if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can easily be as early as 5-6 weeks and well befor… More Headlines

Local religious leaders and members of the community urged people to empathize with the Palestinian victims of violence during a rally Wednesday in Pullman’s Reaney Park. About 60 people of all ages attended the rally to support the Palestinians in the middle of a bloody conflict with Israel that has killed more than 200 Palestinian people, including children. The rally culminated in a march through downtown Pullman. More Headlines

A rematch of a 2017 Pullman City Council race may be shaping up for this year. The Executive Director of United Way of Whitman County Eric Fejeran has announced his candidacy for the seat held by Al Sorensen.  Sorensen defeated Fejeran with 57% of the vote 4 years ago.  Sorensen hasn’t announced yet if he is running for re-election this year. Fejeran has lived in Pullman for 13 years.  In his campaign announcement Fejeran says he believes Pullman needs to take a stronger leadership positio...

One World Cafe in Moscow has been busy making its world bigger and better this year. For starters, it expanded into the former Mock Orange restaurant adjacent to the coffee shop, where it now serves food and alcohol. Now, University of Idaho College of Art and Architecture students are finishing up sidewalk seating improvements to the Main and Sixth streets sides of the business. More Headlines

The United Way of Whitman County is now accepting grant applications from registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations until May 17.  Organizations have to provide services in three specific areas: health, education and financial stability to qualify, said Christine Oakley, United Way of Whitman County vice president.   The United Way fundraises money year-round to fund the grant, Oakley said. Money is then distributed among various partner agencies.  “By giving to the United Way, [donors...

United Way of Whitman County is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations on the Palouse.  Applications must be submitted no later than May 17th. The grant process includes a comprehensive survey of the nonprofit’s operations and impacts in the community. Eligible organizations will also be required to meet virtually with United Way to discuss information about their work.   The 2021 grant application can be found on the United Way of Whitman County website (https://www...