The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission announce the 3^rd Thursday Artwalk event to be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16^th.

3^rd Thursday Artwalk in Moscow features visual, culinary, literary, and performing arts at this month’s host locations:

– 1912 Center
– Allegra Image 360
– Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
– John’s Alley Tavern
– Tara Lew Interiors
– Knit Designing Community
– Pour Company
– RE/MAX Connections
– University of Idaho Business College at the J.A. Albertson Building

– Moscow Food Co-op
– Thrivent Financial
– Moscow Elks Lodge #249
– Moscow Contemporary
– Zions Bank
– Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre

All are invited to attend the Artwalk event, which is offered free of charge. Flyers with details about host locations and their arts offerings are available online at https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/189/Artwalk or in print at host locations.

The 2023-2024 Artwalk Season is brought to the Moscow community by Avista Utilities, Gritman Medical Center, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, j & h Printing, the Moscow Food Co-op, and the Moscow Arts Commission. Support for City of Moscow Arts Department programming comes from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.  

– TriState Health Foundation is holding their Retail Round Up Fundraiser through the month of May. Local area businesses are partnering with TriState Health Foundation to support local healthcare by encouraging their customers to “round up” to the nearest dollar amount or make a small monetary donation. All donations are made in support of TriState Health to help provide funds for state-of-the art equipment, programs, and services. “We want to thank each retailer for partnering with us to facilitate customer donations to support TriState Health,” said D’Lynn Ottmar, Chief Development Officer at TriState Health Foundation. “In May, we celebrate National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. Every staff member is necessary to
deliver compassionate, high-quality care. Each donation makes a difference in the health of our community.”
Community donation opportunities at the local retailers include:
– Early Bird Supply – Round up your change to donate at check out
– Clarkston Heights Family Foods – Donate $1 and show your support on a “TriState Swoosh”
– Coleman Oil – Round up your change to donate at check out
– Crumble Cookies – Wednesday, May 15 – 15% of purchases made go to donation, must mention TriState Health Foundation
– JP Scrubs – Saturday, May 11 – Purchases made this day will go towards a 20% daily proceeds donation
– MOD Pizza – Thursday, May 16 – 25% of purchases made go to donation, must mention TriState Health Foundation
– Quick Stop Grocery Stop – Donate $1 and show your support on a “TriState Swoosh”
– Rick’s Family Foods – Donate $1 and show your support on a “TriState Swoosh”

Thank you to additional sponsors who supported this cause with a monetary donation. These businesses
include:
– Erb’s Ace Hardware
– Liberty Mart
– Stinker Stores
If a business would like to participate in the TriState Health Foundation’s 2025 Retail Round Up
Fundraiser, email foundation@tsmh.org or call 509.758.4902.

TROY, Idaho— The Latah Farmers Market is delighted to launch its fourth season in the Troy City Park on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with an outstanding lineup of Latah County vendors selling locally-grown produce, plant starts, meat, eggs, dairy, poultry, beverages, jewelry, décor, gifts and more. The market will take place rain or shine every Saturday through October. The Latah Farmers Market welcomes everyone, is ADA accessible, pet and family friendly, and has convenient parking with easy access.

Now in its fourth season as an independently organized and operated local market, The Latah Farmers Market has become known in the community as the “friendly farmers market,” as its visitors are consistently welcomed with smiling faces, fresh food, local produce and live entertainment. Since all of the vendors in attendance are from Latah County and the surrounding community, every dollar spent at the Latah Farmers Market directly benefits the local economy.

The Latah Farmers Market is still accepting new vendor applications, and will continue to do so all season long. It offers flexible commitment levels in addition to its low booth fees to accommodate the needs of small farms, youth entrepreneurs, and seasonal producers. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor is invited to attend the vendor orientation meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at the Troy Park Gazebo from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to learn more about what makes the Latah Farmers Market a great place to set up shop.

The Latah Farmers Market was established in 2021 by Latah County producers to ensure access to locally-grown food and resources that directly serve the community, in an effort to boost the local economy and lessen dependence on foreign supply chains. Since that time, the Latah Farmers Market

has helped more than 150 area small businesses bring their products to market. It continues to be one of the only privately-run farmers markets in the region, and is organized and operated entirely by volunteer producers. The Latah Farmers Market is wholly self-supporting and receives no public funds or grant money.

The Latah Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the beautiful Troy City Park right off Highway 8 in Troy, ID. The season starts June 1, 2024 and ends October 5, 2024.

Additional information about the Latah Farmers Market is available on the website www.latahfarmersmarket.com.

 The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission announce the opening of registration for 3^rd Thursday Artwalk on May 16^th as well as host and street vendor opportunities for the June 20, 2024 Artwalk Season Finale.

Tuesday, May 7 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to register for 3^rd Thursday in May and the June Artwalk Season Finale: https://moscowarts.submittable.com/submit

May 16^th Artwalk features arts offerings in host locations throughout the community.
– Businesses are invited to complete host location registration through May 7 at 5 p.m. 

– Host registration fees are $41.00 for businesses and $20.50 for non-profit organizations. 

– Arts listings are available for $10.50 each in conjunction with host registrations. 

– Host location registration is available to any business or non-profit organization in Moscow.

– Registration includes online, radio, and print promotion along with delivery of event flyers, artwork title cards, and sidewalk signage.

– Event registration is open to visual, literary, performing, and culinary offerings. Businesses are encouraged to use this event to promote their regular creative offerings, including live music, menu specials, open mic, or visual art exhibitions.

June 20^th Artwalk Season Finale includes host locations along with food, music, and art on Main Street.

Host Location Registration is available to any business or non-profit organization in Moscow. Registration includes online, radio, and print promotion along with delivery of event flyers, artwork title cards, and sidewalk signage. The Artwalk Season Finale brings thousands of people to the streets of Moscow, and hosts are invited to connect with the biggest Artwalk audience of the year. Host registration fees are $103 for businesses and $51.50 for non-profits, and arts listings are available in conjunction with the host registration for $25.50 each. 

Food/Non-alcoholic Vendor booth spaces are available for Food and/or Non-alcoholic beverage service; business or non-profit organizational outreach; and entities with a brick-and-mortar location outside the Main Street corridor. Registration fees are $82 for Food and/or Non-alcoholic Vendors age 18 or older, and youth vendors are invited to participate free-of-charge.

Beer and/or Wine Vendors who wish to pour beer and/or wine in the official Artwalk drinkware at their brick-and-mortar location or on-street booth within the event footprint are invited to register at this time. The Artwalk street footprint stretches from 3^rd to 6^th on Main Street, including the half-block of 5^th Street between Main and the alley. Up to 5 vendors of this type will be accepted. Registration fees are $82 for this vendor type.

Art Vendor/Demonstrator booth spaces are available for arts-focused activities presented by individual artists; art clubs and collectives; educational programs, business, or non-profits; organizations with a brick-and-mortar location outside the Main Street corridor. Returning to the street fair this year is Kidwalk, a section of the street fair created for children and families. Participating vendor/demonstrators have the option to have their booth placed in this part of the event footprint. Registration fees are $51.50 for business or non-profit organizations and free-of-charge for youth registrants under the age of 18. 

Artwalk Passport Program participation is open to all registered street vendors and host locations. Simply click the box within the online registration form to sign up. The Artwalk Passport program is designed to guide event attendees to host locations and Main Street vendors. Once visitors have their passport stamped by 6 art vendors, food/beverage booths, or host locations, they are eligible to enter a drawing for prizes. 

Businesses seeking artists can use the Artist Directory to get started: https://moscowarts.submittable.com/gallery/cf5e715a-19da-4ae9-8b7f-c9db617b8791

Artist participation is open to all. Literary, culinary, performing, and visual artists may connect with local businesses and non-profits to find the best host location to fit their work. Once an artist finds a location, the host will complete the registration form. 

More information about Artwalk, including artist participation, is available here: https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/189/Artwalk 

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Moscow Artwalk is one of many events that foster the region’s cultural ecosystem. Now celebrating its 20^th year, Moscow Artwalk shares the community’s wealth of artistic practice with the entire Palouse region. The 2023-2024 season includes visual, literary, performing, and culinary arts offerings at business and non-profit locations throughout the community on the 3^rd Thursday of each month from October – May. The Artwalk Season Finale on June 20, 2024 features artist and host location offerings along with music, food, and art on Main Street.

The 2023-2024 Artwalk Season is brought to the Moscow community by Avista Utilities, Gritman Medical Center, Inland Northwest Broadcasting, j & h Printing, the Moscow Food Co-op, and the Moscow Arts Commission. Support for City of Moscow Arts Department programming comes from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Story Contact: Megan Cherry, Arts Manager
Phone: 208-883-7036
Email: mcherry@ci.moscow.id.us

 Arbor Day is Friday, April 26^th. To celebrate Arbor Day in Moscow, the City of Moscow and the Moscow Tree Commission have partnered with West Park Elementary School to plant three royal raindrop crabapple and three autumn gold gingko trees at Ghormley Park on Friday, April 26^th, 2024, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is free, family friendly, and open to the public.     

The ceremony will begin at 12:15 p.m. at the Ghormley Park picnic shelter, located at 504 Home Street, Moscow, ID 83843. Limited Parking is available at Ghormley Park in the north end of the parking lot and along Home Street. Parking is also available in the University of Idaho parking lots 64A and 64B, just to the west of Ghormley Park. 

Following the ceremony, participants will walk to the southeast portion of Ghormley Park adjacent to Field #2 at 1:00 p.m. to meet West Park Elementary kindergarten students who will present their artwork. Participants and students will then plant the six trees. 

Free bur-gambel oak, blue spruce, and smooth sumac seedlings will also be available to adults to celebrate Arbor Day while supplies last.

Arbor Day is recognized throughout the nation and the world. The City of Moscow and Moscow Tree Commission are committed to a community forestry program that supports a safe, healthy, and attractive urban forest.  

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Story Contact: David Schott, Parks and Facilities Manager
Phone: (208) 883-7098
Email:dschott@ci.moscow.id.us

TriState Health is excited to announce that Family Practice Provider
James Maguire, DO, will be joining TriState Clearwater, in June. Dr.Maguire is joining the TriState Family
after previously serving with Catalyst Medical Group – Valley Medical Center, in Lewiston, Idaho.
Dr. Maguire specializes in Family Medicine, providing care to adults, teens, and adolescents. He has
practiced locally since 2021, and is focused on improving the community’s health and quality of care
through innovative and preventative medicine. He has supervised others and practiced acute and
chronic patient care in a variety of settings, including military environments, a men’s prison labor camp,
emergency, and community and family practice.

“I have lived in Idaho for over 25 years after leaving the Army. Practicing traditional Family Medicine
allows me to manage many different types of pathology and diseases,” said Dr. Maguire. “I look forward
to joining TriState Health.”
TriState Family Practice Clearwater, offers primary and family-centered care, including annual wellness
exams, immunizations, vaccinations, women’s health, pediatric care, and more.
Dr. Maguire is now accepting new patients. Interested parties can submit a New Patient Form by clicking
here, and selecting Clearwater, under the preferred clinic section.

The City of Moscow will host its Annual Downtown Cleanup on April 19^th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.

Join the City of Moscow for this community-wide volunteer event, rain or shine. Volunteers will be picking up litter and debris in the downtown core. Tools and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers should wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes, and are encouraged to bring their own gloves; however, some gloves will be available on site. The cleanup will begin at 9:30 am at Friendship Square and volunteers will disperse from there. Refreshments will be provided to volunteers at the Chamber of Commerce.

Watch this video from last year’s cleanup to get an idea of what you can expect if you volunteer.

Individuals who wish to volunteer are encouraged to register by visiting the City’s GivePulse page for the event. Groups can register by contacting Kelli Cooper, Sustainability Programs Coordinator, via email at kcooper@ci.moscow.id.us or by phone at (208) 883-7122. 

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Story Contact: Kelli Cooper, Sustainability Programs Coordinator
Phone: (208) 883-7122
Email:kcooper@ci.moscow.id.us 

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) formally recognized Moscow Police Department’s (MPD) Detective Lawrence Mowery for achievement in the field of digital forensics and cyber-crime investigation this past Monday, April 1st, 2024, during the regular City Council meeting. Det. Mowery was honored in person by USSS Spokane Office’s Resident Agent in Charge, Greg Ligouri, and Network Intrusion Forensic Analyst Neil J. Uhrig.

“The Moscow Police Department has long been a partner with the US Secret Service and they have made cyber-crime and digital forensics a priority,” said Mr. Uhrig. “In 2022, Moscow Police Detective Lawrence Mowery entered the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) training program by attending our five-week in-residence basic school in Hoover, Alabama. Since then, he has continued to attend more training and has become a subject matter expert in the region on all things cyber. In 2023, Det. Mowery conducted more digital forensic examinations than any other NCFI-trained graduate in northern Idaho, eastern Washington, and western Montana. He examined 261 digital devices with more than 66 terabytes of data. The US Secret Service is proud to honor Detective Mowery for his superior performance and his consistent dedication to excellence.”

Watch a recap of this moment in Monday’s City Council meeting via the City of Moscow YouTube page.

TriState Health Foundation receives a $5,000 donation
from Clearwater Paper to support the Trauma Prevention Program’s Stop the Bleed Kits. The Trauma
Injury Prevention Program is currently facilitating a Stop the Bleed School Project throughout Asotin
County. Stop the Bleed’s primary purpose is to educate, empower, and equip bystanders to act during a
bleeding emergency prior to the arrival of first responders.

Dedicated staff in the Emergency department lead TriState Health’s Trauma Injury Prevention Program
(TIPP). Each year, the TIPP team focuses on community education to help reduce trauma-related injuries
that can cause disability or death. The program provides information on ways to reduce injuries and
assists individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, giving them the tools they need to lower
their risk of injuries.

“All of us at Clearwater Paper are pleased be part of this important program,” said Matt VanVleet,
Government & Community Affairs Director at Clearwater Paper. “Being able to help fund these critical
blood/trauma kits makes so much sense to us because it is directly tangible to protecting health and
lives in our community.”

About TriState Health
TriState Health is a not-for-profit, community owned and operated, critical access, accredited acute care
facility located on 11 acres in Clarkston, Washington since 1955. Serving an 10-county region in
Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, TriState Health continues to receive awards for excellent service to the
community such as “2023 Population Health Pioneer Award,“2022 Best of the West Hospital,” “2021
Most Wired,” and “NOSORH Performance Leadership Award.” As the largest employer in Asotin County,
TriState Health remains committed to their mission of caring for community and ensuring, “Your Health
Is Our First Priority.”