Good morning, Moscow.

Burlington Stores will open a new location at Palouse Place, 1810 West Pullman Road, on Friday, Oct.

16 with a modern design and a $10 bonus card giveaway for the first 100 customers (aged 18+). It will also donate $5,000 to a local high-needs school at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Clearwater Economic Development Association launched its microloan program (RISE) that offers $2,000 to $20,000 for property improvements by eligible small businesses and nonprofits in Clearwater, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce counties.

Loans have repayment terms spanning two to five years with interest set two percentage points below the prime rate.

The University of Idaho and Moscow Arts Commission unveil the 2027 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival commemorative poster today at 5:30 p.m. at Third Street Gallery in City Hall, with live jazz from the World Beat Ensemble and Chamber Jazz Choir (marking the festival’s 60th year).

Washington State University and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories are launching a wildfire research partnership that combines research on fire behavior with automation and electric communication expertise — aiming to develop practical regional solutions.

The next phase will support projects addressing wildfire challenges in the Pacific Northwest.

The Idaho Department of Insurance finalized 2027 premium rates with 12% increases for individual and small group plans.

Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1, and consumers can compare options on Your Health Idaho (licensed agents available for help).