Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
Good morning, Moscow.
The White Pine fire in North Latah County has grown to over 1,000 acres and remains 10% contained—fire crews with over 400 firefighters spend nearly one million dollars a day as rains help slow the blaze near Harvard east of State Highway 6.
The Clearwater Highway District announced that Dent Bridge Road between Elk River and mile marker 28 will face delays and possible closures for a culvert replacement project starting Monday, September 15 through Monday, September 29—drivers should use alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Moscow City Council will meet Monday night to consider joining a project that would spend up to $45,000 to hire Welch Comer for a federal grant application to design an East/West truck route that shifts heavy freight away from downtown.
The nearly $19M project, starting southeast at Mountain View Road and Palouse River Drive, is expected to ease local traffic—city staff report.
Moscow City Council will meet Monday night to consider joining a project that builds a truck route to shift heavy freight from downtown Moscow—Whitman County will ask for a federal grant and hire consultant Welch Comer while Moscow may spend up to $13,500 toward the nearly $19 million project. The route will start southeast of Moscow at Mountain View Road and Palouse River Drive and run west to U.S. Highway 95 before continuing toward Pullman.
Tuesday Market
4-7 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy fresh produce and handcrafted goods at Moscow's weekly market.
Tuesday Market
4-7 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — Free entry — Discover local goods, fresh produce, and handmade crafts at this vibrant weekly market.
Moscow - Silent Book Club w/ BookPeople
5-7 p.m. — Moscow Public Library — Free entry — Bring your own book and enjoy an hour of silent reading with fellow book lovers.
Babes & Books at the Moscow Public Library
10-11 a.m. — Moscow Public Library — Free — Engage in stories, songs, and fun activities designed for babies under 15 months to foster early literacy.
Beginners Sourdough Class in Moscow
12-1:30 p.m. — Moscow Public Library — Check website for cost — Learn the art of sourdough making with local expert Kathie LaFortune.
Tuesday Market
4-7 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — Free entry — Explore local vendors and fresh produce in a vibrant community market setting.
IRWA Annual Fall Conference 2025
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Best Western Plus University Inn — Registration required — Attend a variety of training sessions and network with professionals in the industry.
Craft Lounge at the Moscow Public Library
5:30-7 p.m. — Moscow Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity with crafting projects and connect with fellow adults.
Tuesday Market
4-7 p.m. — Latah County Fairgrounds & Events Center — Free entry — Explore local vendors and enjoy fresh produce at the weekly community market.
Tap the Keg: Homecoming Kickoff
4:30-7:30 p.m. — University of Idaho — Entry included with food and drink costs — Celebrate Homecoming weekend with local craft brews, food from SmasHouse, and live music from DoubleWide Surprise.
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