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š± How one firstāgen Vandal turned a Moscow visit into top honors
Moscow, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Moscow! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How one firstāgen Vandal turned a Moscow visit into top honors
- How a reinstated $59 million UI grant could reshape Idaho farming
- How a Moscow victimās family hopes to solve other cold cases
Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik - Americana/Folk with Nordic Roots at One World Cafe and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Whoās there? Irish. Irish who? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'I wanted to make him proud': Blackfoot's Alexa Benitez wins U of I's highest student honor and dedicates it to her grandfather (idahostatejournal.com) ā A standout University of Idaho senior who fell in love with the Moscow campus has earned her collegeās top student honor and dedicated it to her late grandfather. Her journey from Blackfoot to Moscow highlights firstāgeneration challenges, deep campus support, and her determination to pursue law and help immigrant families. 
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ā¢ Federal government reinstates University of Idaho climate grant for farmers (dailyfly.com) ā A reinstated $59 million federal grant based in Moscow will let the University of Idaho restart a five-year program helping farmers adopt climateāsmart practices. More than 200 Idaho producers could receive incentives and technical support for soilābuilding, waterāsaving methods that make their operations more resilient while shifting more funding directly into farmersā hands. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Family of Kaylee Goncalves starts foundation to fund genetic genealogy (newsnationnow.com) ā A new foundation created by the family of University of Idaho victim Kaylee Goncalves aims to help other families by funding advanced DNA and genetic genealogy work when police budgets fall short. Rooted in the 2022 Moscow killings, the group hopes wider use of these tools and public DNA uploads will speed identifications and bring more families closure. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Moscow
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Upcoming Events in
Moscow
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ā Featured events ā
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Sofia Talvik - Americana/Folk with Nordic Roots at One World Cafe ā
One World Cafe, 533 S Main St, Moscow
7:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Spring Orchestra Concert
Moscow Middle School Moscow, ID 83843
7:00 pm -
Bike and Roll to School!
West Park Elementary School Moscow, ID 83843
7:45 am -
20-Minute Meditation ā
University of Idaho
12:00 pm -
Renfrew Colloquium: Tour of the U of I Meat Science and Innovati
University of Idaho Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory - Main Campus
12:30 pm -
COBRE/INBRE Research Seminar - Cora Best
University of Idaho AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus;
12:30 pm -
NSF CAREER Proposal Readiness Seminar
University of Idaho IRIC 305 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Cam
12:30 pm -
Reverse Career Fair
University of Idaho Whitewater - Idaho Student Union Building - Main Campus
1:00 pm -
Drop-in Volunteering ā PCEI ā
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, 1040 Rodeo Dr, Moscow
1:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
š£ Moscow Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Wiggles and Giggles Storytime ā
Lewiston City Library, 411 D St, Lewiston
11:00 am -
JH TR @ Lapwai
Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee, ID 83832
3:30 pm -
ID PBS kids K-5
Genesee Joint District #282 Genesee, ID 83832
6:00 pm -
MosCo ASAP (After School Art Program) ā
Moscow Contemporary, 2012 W Pullman Rd, Moscow
3:45 pm
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I lost a hearing aid on the corner of the Gritman building where Chaz dental is located.
I know a gentleman picked it up in the crosswalk. If anybody has any information, please let me know. I have no idea how to find him. Thank you. 406ā¦ (Nextdoor Anderson Frontier Park)
- University of Idaho posted a job opening for Custodian II in Moscow. Apply here.
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Moscow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moscow here.
š Nearby News
Lewiston
- Warriors crush Thunderbirds 12-2 to seize CCC tournament title on home turf (klewtv.com)
- Week in Photos (April 27 to May 3) (lmtribune.com)
- Idaho unemployment rate declines (cdapress.com)
Orofino
- Man sentenced for first-degree arson after setting multiple fires in Orofino home (idahonews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrickās Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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