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A Latah County Second District Court judge on Wednesday sentenced a former University of Idaho employee to 14 days in jail for one count of felony misuse of public funds.

Judith “Judy” Rae Babbitt Helmke, 79, longtime resident of Farmington, Wash., passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Lewiston.

Former University of Idaho Associate Director of Alumni Relations Tim Helmke pleaded guilty to felony misuse of public money by a public employee Thursday in Latah County Second District Court

The corner of Pullman’s Main Street and Grand Avenue was a popular destination for coffee lovers when Cafe Moro operated there for 15 years. In August, a year after Cafe Moro closed, a new coffee shop will move into that same building with the hope of being a convenient and welcoming place for people to enjoy their favorite brew. More Headlines

A letter to the editor Wednesday, “Fear socialism, not climate,” provides an excellent opportunity to consider the big picture, from science to politics, and perhaps beyond. Many people fear that climate change is a false pretense for establishing a one-world, socialistic government. But wha… More Headlines

A small-business owner, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and self-described “eternal optimist” will take the reins of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce next week.

The Moscow Chamber of Commerce announced a new executive director Monday.

Moscow Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jenny Ford will resign her position in January, according to an email sent to chamber members Wednesday from Tim Helmke, president of the MCoC

Moscow Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jenny Ford has accepted a new job. Chamber Board President Tim Helmke announced Ford’s departure in an email to members Wednesday night.  Ford tells the Moscow-Pullman Daily News that she has accepted a business development officer post at Idaho Central Credit Union in Moscow.  She has been the chamber executive director for nearly 4 years.  Ford will be leaving the chamber next month. Helmke thanked Ford for her work and leadership in building...