Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
Good morning, Moscow.
A swimming hole at Laird Park North of Harvard will return this summer after crews fixed the dam that had created it since the 1930s—making it ready for swimming by the end of June.
Potable water for the Laird Park campground will also be restored on June 19—providing campers with safe drinking water after last season's shutdown.
In Moscow, the University of Idaho will host its annual Vandal Giving Day on April 1—2 to raise funds for scholarships and student programs.
The online event will run from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 5:29 p.m. Wednesday and will use live leaderboards to unlock matching donations from over $600,000 in pledges.
The Idaho Transportation Department says equipment is moving to repair a landslide on U.S. Highway 95 near milepost 146.5 between Council and New Meadows and the highway will close for all vehicles Sunday at 8 p.m. — flaggers will guide local non-truck traffic until the road fully closes. Workers who arrived last Sunday will begin a 200-foot excavation on Monday and build a retaining wall anchored by steel piles — officials expect the highway to reopen in early May.
Exhibit: Rust - Metal Sculpture by Shelly Gilmore
This exhibit features metal sculptures made from repurposed materials by artist Shelly Gilmore, accompanied by a meet-the-artist reception and live music.
Exhibit of Metal Sculpture 'Rust' by Shelly Gilmore
The exhibit showcases metal sculptures crafted from discarded scrap by artist Shelly Gilmore, accompanied by a meet-the-artist reception and live music.
Exhibit: Rust - Metal Sculpture by Shelly Gilmore
This art exhibit showcases metal sculptures crafted from scrap materials by artist Shelly Gilmore, featuring a meet the artist reception and live music.
WSU Spring Family Arts & Crafts Fair
10 AM – 9 PM — Beasley Coliseum — Free entry — Immerse yourself in creativity during WSU's vibrant Family Weekend Spring Arts & Crafts Fair.
Very Merry Un-Birthday, to YOU!
In the theme of the Mad Hatter's tea party, join members of the cast of ALICE at their Very Merry Un-Birthday Party on Sunday, April 6th from 2pm to 4pm in the Lecompte Auditorium at the 1912 Center. During your time at the birthday party, guests are welcome to take pictures with characters from ALICE, play games, win prizes, participate in the cakewalk, participate in an Alice in Wonderland-themed costume contest with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes available, sample birthday-themed refreshments, learn choreography from our May production--ALICE, and enjoy mini-performances from cast members!
Mental Health 5K
10 AM – 1 PM — Friendship Square Park — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with a community 5K and inspiring speakers.
43rd Annual Quilt Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — $5 entry, $3 for seniors/children — Discover over 200 quilts and shop for unique crafting items at this community celebration.
Take 6 Performance at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
7-10:30 p.m. — ICCU Arena — Varies — Celebrate vocal jazz with acclaimed a cappella group Take 6 and talented ensembles at this vibrant festival.
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
7-11 p.m. — ICCU Arena — Varies — Celebrate the vibrant world of jazz with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Lionel Hampton Big Band.
Engineering Design EXPO
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — ICCU Arena — Free entry — Discover innovative engineering solutions and real-world problem-solving by University of Idaho students.
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