Good morning, Moscow.

The U.S. Census Bureau reported Moscow’s population grew by 1% between 2023 and 2024, nearly adding 300 residents to reach about 27,000, and since 2020 the town has gained over 1,400 people — an increase of more than 5%.

On May 21 at 11:30 a.m., the Moscow Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon at Best Western Plus University Inn to discuss Idaho's economic outlook on workforce development with the Idaho Department of Commerce; Chamber members will pay $20 and non-members will pay $25 for lunch.

Moscow will flush its water system in five zones from May 19 to May 30 between 7:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.—streets will see water flow during the process.

Residents are advised to run cold water for 10 to 15 minutes followed by hot water for several minutes after flushing and to call the City Water Department if discoloration persists.

Avista Utilities will conduct scheduled maintenance on North Mountain View Road near the pool for about 100 customers; the outage will run Tuesday, May 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – the road will be closed to traffic during the work.

Angel Urrea Live Performance

6 PM – 12 AM — Palouse Caboose Bar And Grill — No cover charge — Enjoy soulful acoustic tunes from a talented solo guitarist in a cozy bar setting.

Moscow Comedy Festival

7 PM - 11 PM — Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy three nights of laughter with top comedians at the annual humor extravaganza.

ALICE: A Contemporary Ballet

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Hartung Theatre — $20 – $55 — Experience a whimsical journey through Wonderland with local performers exploring themes of identity in this high-energy ballet.

Angel Urrea Live Performance

6 PM – 12 AM — One World Cafe — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening of acoustic melodies from a talented solo guitarist based in Moscow.

Aikido Classes

10 a.m. — Inland Oasis Inc — Suggested $5 donation — Experience the art of Aikido, a form of moving meditation focusing on harmony and self-defense.