Good morning, Moscow.

The University of Idaho and Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah have agreed to develop a new medical education program in the Treasure Valley to train local residents.

The initiative will expand in-state physician training and support rural workforce needs (as per HB 368).

Veteran journalist Robert Bryce will speak at the University of Idaho Energy Symposium from Mar.

4 to Mar. 5 in Moscow. His keynote (scheduled for 7 p.m. on Mar. 4 at the Bruce M. Pitman Center) will address future reliable energy as industry and community members gather.

The Palouse Conservation District will host a free Zoom talk today at 6:00 p.m. where Tal Atkins explains how unique species in the region guide local conservation planning.

State budget cuts approved on Feb.

6 will force the Idaho DEQ to reduce water quality monitoring, including harmful algal bloom detection, in fiscal year 2026 & eliminate vacant positions as current funding is already less than half of what it was 20 years ago.

Gritman Medical Center finished an 18 month upgrade to its Sterile Processing Department on Feb.

9, expanding surgical capacity with a new electrical room + advanced equipment in its older wing. The improvement supports broader efforts to deliver better care to Moscow patients.

Gritman Medical Center completed an 18-month upgrade to its Sterile Processing Department on Feb.

9 to expand surgical capacity and improve patient care. The project included a new electrical room and advanced equipment to better serve the Palouse community.

Rodger & Hammerstein's A Grand Night For Singing

7:30-10 p.m. — RTOP (Regional Theatre of the Palouse) — $30 — Experience a creative revue of beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein songs with fresh musical arrangements.

Beginner Crochet Class

12:30-1:30 p.m. — The Yarn Underground — Materials included — Learn to crochet at your own pace while making friends and discovering patterns.

Cabin Fever Spin In

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — $2 suggested donation — Celebrate local fiber arts with vendors, demonstrations, and a crafting circle at this interactive event.