Back Issues: From the pages of the Moscow-Pullman Daily News

2022 One year ago

A major break in a main water line on Center Street and Grand Avenue left Pullman homes and the six blocks closest to the intersection without water, according to a city of Pullman news release. Pullman maintenance crews have since repaired the water main and have restored water service to residents and businesses. Matt Young, city communications coordinator, said city crews who were first on the scene determined the break occurred in an older section in the area that affected a 7-foot section of the pipe. ... North central Idaho wheat farmers are the big winners in a $576 million export agreement that was signed between the Idaho Wheat Commission and the Taiwan Flour Mills Association. During a signing ceremony at the Idaho Capitol in Boise the Taiwan Flour Mills Association agreed to buy 1.8 million metric tons, or 66.1 million bushels, of Idaho wheat between 2023 and 2024.

2018 Five years ago

University of Idaho students and Moscow residents may begin to notice a refreshed look and brand gradually sweeping the city, campus and state as the school moves forward with a rebranding effort that officials say began three years ago. While those familiar with the UI may remember a number of new logos, taglines and ad campaigns emanating from the state’s flagship university in years past, UI Communications Director Jodi Walker said this is a larger, more complete effort. ... Cities across the nation have established Indigenous Peoples Day as a tribute to native peoples who have historically been displaced in the name of American progress, and it seems Pullman may be next. A large crowd turned out for Pullman City Council’s meeting with many in attendance in support of a discussion surrounding the possible implementation of the new holiday. City Councilman Brandon Chapman, who proposed the item, noted Pullman is built on Nez Perce land. “I think most people realize it’s the right thing to do,” Chapman said. “We’re not replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day, but we are giving them a chance to maybe replace it in their hearts if they so choose.”

2013 10 years ago

Students at Moscow Middle School lined up to get their hands on fresh-picked watermelon from Juliaetta, corn on the cob grown in Oregon and other regionally grown produce served with their school lunches. Schools across Moscow did the same. The school district is one of five in Idaho — and the only one in northern Idaho — to participate in the USDA Farm to School pilot program. The new year-long effort hopes to promote the use of regionally grown food in school cafeterias. ... The Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre is finding there’s a price to be paid for its mission to “restore and preserve” the aging Kenworthy Theater building on Moscow’s Main Street. Earlier this year, $12,000 had to be spent after tiles fell off the face of the theater. Now, more repairs to the facade are needed, costing an additional $42,000.