Northwood Drive construction finished on August 27, 2026, returning two bus routes to normal service. This marks a key infrastructure completion in Pullman's transportation network.
SR 116 remains closed between Shotwell Place and Chimacum Creek Drive until October 31 for a fish passage project, with additional lane restrictions on I-405, I-5, and SR 20 continuing through September per WSDOT. SR 9 near Kalloch Road will have alternating single-lane traffic for 42 days until September 14 for fish passage construction.
Public safety updates include a suspect arrested for child sexual abuse material at a WSU residence hall (Adrian M. Castro, 18), an arson suspect (William Teeple, 47) facing charges for allegedly attempting to burn a deputy's vehicle, and a three-vehicle injury collision reported on August 25. The Hatwai Canyon fire scorched 80 acres north of Lewiston, partially blocking U.S. Highway 95 with 15 structures threatened.
WSU Police logged multiple incidents: elevator alarms at Cougar Way buildings on August 27 (no emergencies found), a burglary alarm and graffiti at Fairway Reservoir, and a traffic hazard at NE Stadium Way & E Grimes Way. Whitman County updated its emergency plan with new severe weather protocols and revised contact information for emergency management.
Sports coverage includes Idaho Vandals' 34-38 loss to Cal Poly ending their season-opening win streak, and WSU soccer's 2-0 victory over UC Irvine. WSU's new starting quarterback, Caden Pinnick, aims for a Pac-12 title with the Apple Cup on September 6 as the first step.
What to watch next: The extension of SR 116 closure through October and the completion of SR 9 fish passage project by September 14 will impact local traffic patterns. The Whitman County Health Report for 2025, released this week, may inform future public health initiatives.