Good morning, Moscow.

The Moscow Human Rights Commission and the Latah County Human Rights Task Force are hosting the first-ever Better Together Dinner for University of Idaho students on Monday, September 29 from 6pm to 8pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Institute of Religion near campus. The free, first-come-first-served event will serve a catered meal from Happy Hog Meatery with community desserts and provide accessible parking (on S. Deakin and Railroad Streets).

The McConnell Mansion hosts an evening—today at 7:00 p.m.—of free history and music that features restored melodeons; musician John Elwood will explain his repairs while Linda Edwards recounts the history of the instruments' original owners and live performances by Deborah Collins and John let the audience hear the authentic sound.

The University of Idaho dropped to 183rd and Washington State University fell to 192nd in U.S. News and World Report’s ranking with Idaho down four spots and WSU down three spots from last year—local education shows a slight decline.

Save Our Schools Idaho is hosting a town hall discussion today at 6:30 p.m. at the 1912 Center in Moscow to talk about Idaho’s $50 million private school tuition funding program.

The event—moderated by Alexis Morgan of the Idaho PTA and featuring panelists such as Moscow Middle School teacher Cyndi Faircloth, Moscow Charter School Board Chair Leslie Baker and former Fruitland School District Superintendent Teresa Fabricius—will address proposals to expand the program to $339 million annually over the next decade.

On September 19, the Bureau of Land Management’s Cottonwood Field Office teamed with Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy & Clearwater Management Council to clean a five-mile stretch of the Clearwater River between Cherry Lane and Gibbs Eddy in north-central Idaho.

Twenty-four cadets and 45 volunteers worked over 400 hours while local sponsors provided a barbecue lunch & a $400 donation was given to the academy.

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.

Josh Ritter Live Concert

2-5 p.m. — Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre — $51 — Catch a matinee performance by Josh Ritter in his hometown of Moscow.