Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, Moscow.
On April 11 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Latah County Sheriff's Office will bag groceries at Safeway in Moscow—asking for donations to help Special Olympics athletes in Idaho.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has expanded into emergency dispatch by creating a new land mobile radio device to improve 911 communications and protect first responders on the Palouse.
SEL engineers designed the device for a regional dispatch center—whose challenges led to the project—and a prototype was successfully tested by WHITCOM last summer in collaboration with Whitman County Emergency Management.
Genesee’s Little Pink House Gallery will launch its We’re Still HERe exhibit—which features women artists from the Palouse working in paint, clay, wood, and pencil—on April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 157 North Elm Street.
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 380 on Tuesday to allow the death penalty for pedophiles charged with aggravated lewd conduct with children 12 and younger and to strengthen penalties for other child abuse crimes—making firing squad the primary method of execution.
The law also adds mandatory minimum prison sentences for abuse of children aged 16 and below when the death penalty does not apply.
Washington State University rowing team will face Oregon State on Saturday morning for the Winchell Cup at Wawawai Landing on the Snake River west of Pullman, and racing will begin at 9:00 a.m. weather permitting.
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!
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.
Moscow Earth Day Celebration
4-7 p.m. — East City Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with live music, games, and nature-based activities for the whole family.
An American in Paris Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — RTOP (Regional Theatre of the Palouse) — $30 – $35 — Experience a romantic musical journey set in post-war Paris with timeless Gershwin tunes.
Spring 2025 Design Gala
5:30-9 p.m. — Pitman Center — Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres — Celebrate design with students and professionals at this formal gala featuring a silent auction and keynote speakers.
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