Good morning, Moscow.

A home near downtown Moscow was heavily damaged by fire Monday morning on North Washington Street—Moscow Volunteer Firefighters arrived around 9:00 and two residents with their dogs and cats evacuated safely while the Red Cross assisted victims and the cause remains under investigation.

The University of Idaho’s Auditorium Chamber Music Series will feature well-known pianist Jeremy Denk and violist Richard O’Neill performing at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.

20 in the Administration Building Auditorium; they will also lead public master classes from 10:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. on Friday at the Lionel Hampton School of Music with tickets priced at $25 for the general public, $20 for seniors, $10 for students and free for children 12 and under.

The University of Idaho’s annual Sugar Beet Conference moves to Boise on Dec.

4 and will bring about 250 growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to address challenges like herbicide-resistant pigweeds and new pest management strategies — organizers detail updated regulations and research findings with registration open until Nov. 21.

Meredith Bell won the Colton-Uniontown Distinguished Young Women scholarship program over the weekend and advanced to the state program in Pullman scheduled for August—Payton Laney won the talent award and finished as runner-up.

Idaho educator Jemila Chellappa developed a Growing Degree Day Calculator to help farmers know the best time to spray pesticides and protect good insects—this tool tracks daily temperatures and predicts pest activity on potatoes, sugar beets, alfalfa, barley, and wheat.

She plans to add more pest models to help farmers make even better decisions in the future.

Idaho State Police is observing Crash Responder Safety Week from November 17 to 21 and urging drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders on highways and rural roads.

The campaign reminds everyone that safe driving helps protect those clearing crashes and hazards + may prevent secondary incidents.

Moscow Craft Lounge

5:30-7 p.m. — Moscow Public Library — Free entry — Unleash your creativity with crafts alongside fellow adults in this monthly gathering.

2025 Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse

5-8 p.m. — 1912 Center — Free entry — Discover meaningful holiday gift alternatives while supporting local nonprofits at this community-focused event.