Good Day
Moscow
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Moscow. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2905 is hosting their August Social today at Countrymen’s Bier Hall in Moscow from 5:00—8:00 pm to honor veterans, celebrate the Palouse community, and share veteran services information with local service members, families, and former service widows. The event will provide an evening of camaraderie and support. Pullman Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are working on the Central Ferry Fire, which burned an estimated 6,597 acres since August 13 and reached 40% containment as of Friday with 127 personnel fighting hotspots east and west—no evacuations or road closures were ordered. Today, breezy southwest winds with gusts near 23 mph may test containment lines as crews continue mop-up efforts. Dailyfly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2025-05, titled The Idaho Act—directing state agencies to cut General Fund spending by 3% while protecting K–12 school funding—and the order will guide changes in Fiscal Year 2026 ending June 30, including consolidating services and reducing travel and contract costs. Dailyfly
- ➤ The Idaho Commission for Libraries has prepared plans to adjust its $4.97 million budget if state revenue cuts of 2%, 4%, or 6% occur and to cover a canceled federal grant. State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White said the commission will limit travel—postpone its board tour and adjust staffing while keeping programs like Bucks for Books and the talking book service with Utah. Dailyfly
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Peer2Peer Parkinson's Support Group
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Disability Action Center NW, Inc. — Free entry — Connect with others affected by Parkinson's Disease while exploring supportive resources and current research.
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Pubbin on the Patio
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Palouse Nature Center — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of drinks, food, and live music on the patio.
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Comin' Home to Hunga Dunga Brewing Company
7 PM – 1 AM — Hunga Dunga Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music as local artists share their life stories through song.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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