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Moscow, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Moscow! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Moscow’s housing commission plans to tackle the $200K–$400K home gap
- Will Hayes Street get new safety upgrades for Lena Whitmore families?
- What changed in Moscow’s housing code after this week’s heated hearing?
Also on today's calendar: Backyard Harvest Volunteer Gleaning and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do insects shop? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
- Monday: Turning cloudy and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Affordable Housing Research, Education the Immediate Focus for Commission (moscowidaho.news) — Moscow’s Fair & Affordable Housing Commission is zeroing in on how to help local low- and middle-income homebuyers, starting with lender presentations and deeper research into affordability gaps in the $200,000–$400,000 range. Commissioners are weighing tools like tax incentives, down-payment assistance, and possibly a housing authority, while working with a tight $1,250 budget and preparing questions for the fall citywide survey. 
2. Moscow asked to make busy school route safer (lmtribune.com) — City staff and the Moscow Transportation Commission are weighing safety changes on Hayes Street, a busy route to Lena Whitmore Elementary, after parents requested slower speeds and better crossings. Traffic studies show crashes and heavy use, but speeds mostly under 30 mph, so officials are comparing options against federal standards before deciding on beacons, stop signs, or speed limit changes.
3. A Serious Housing Code Discussion at Moscow City Hall (moscowidaho.news) — Moscow’s latest city council meeting brought a major update to the housing code, clarifying rules for two-family dwellings, parking, and short-term rentals that could affect future development and affordability. Councilors also advanced public art projects, approved a key lot split benefiting PCEI, and continued budget work for FY2027, while residents raised concerns about crosswalk safety, park improvements, and housing costs.
4. Dorothy Clark, 96 (cdapress.com) — Longtime Moscow resident Dorothy “Dorth” Clark, a devoted Vandal fan and St. Mary’s parishioner, has died at 96 after a life rooted in Wallace and later deeply woven into Moscow community life. Friends and neighbors can honor her at a graveside service Tuesday, July 14, at 11 a.m. at Moscow Cemetery, followed by a reception at the University Inn, with memorial gifts suggested to the University of Idaho or Wallace pool.
📸 Around Moscow
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Repair Café — PCEI →
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, 1040 Rodeo Dr, Moscow
1:00 pm
Sunday July 12
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Other local events
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Venus in Fur
University of Idaho The Forge Theater - Main Campus
7:30 pm -
Backyard Harvest Volunteer Gleaning →
Moscow Brewing Company, 630 N Almon St STE 130, Moscow
4:00 pm -
Idaho Gives Nonprofit Social →
Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E 5th St, Moscow
4:00 pm -
Summer Session III 4-week classes begin →
University of Idaho 875 Perimeter Dr, Moscow, ID 83844 -
Dissertation defense for Rios
University of Idaho LIFE 277 - Life Sciences South (LSS) - Main Campus
9:00 am -
Moscow Welcome Table community dinner →
Moscow Brewing Company, 630 N Almon St STE 130, Moscow
10:30 am -
Dissertation defense for Makrakis
University of Idaho CHE 301 - , Idaho Falls
2:00 pm
Saturday July 11
Sunday July 12
Monday July 13
📣 Moscow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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4H Archery Workshop
Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee FB Field
8:30 am -
Comin' Home The Band: Home to Moscow Farmers Market (Moscow, Id) →
Moscow Farmers Market, 101-155 W 4th St, Moscow
10:30 am -
Intaglio Dry Processes with Sukha Worob — MosCo →
Moscow Contemporary, 2012 W Pullman Rd, Moscow
1:00 pm -
Martin Gilmore - One World Cafe →
One World Cafe, 533 S Main St, Moscow
5:00 pm
Saturday July 11
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💬 Chatter
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- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Moscow. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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