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🌱 Why a “Soviet Moscow” sticker fight still haunts City Hall

Good 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:

  • Why a “Soviet Moscow” sticker fight still haunts City Hall
  • How two Moscow entrepreneurs are reshaping one of Pullman’s top restaurants
  • Who will Moscow nominate for the next Vandal Hall of Fame class?

Also on today's calendar: MosCo ASAP (After School Art Program) and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 52 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very windy; some sun, colder, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Son, grandsons of Idaho pastor fight city over ‘Soviet Moscow' sticker charges (idahostatesman.com) — Moscow residents from a prominent Christ Church family are pressing a federal lawsuit claiming the city selectively enforced its anti-posting ordinance after their satirical “Soviet Moscow” stickers mocked COVID rules. A judge has allowed key free-speech and selective-enforcement claims to move forward, with the next hearing set for Jan. 21 in Boise, keeping Moscow’s long-running tensions over religion, politics, and pandemic rules in the spotlight.
   

• Black Cypress sells to new owners (lmtribune.com) — Moscow residents may recognize the new owners of Pullman’s Black Cypress: Mike and Alison O’Brien, who are tied to Palouse Pediatrics’ Moscow clinic and Moscow Comedy. They’re keeping the restaurant’s celebrated style while adding a seasonally rotating menu and taking over day-to-day leadership.
   

• Vandal Athletics Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations (koze.com) — Vandal fans in Moscow can now nominate standout athletes, coaches, staff, teams, and contributors for the 2026 Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame class, tied to next September’s football home opener. Nominations are open online through Feb. 1, 2026, with later submissions rolling to the 2028 cycle.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moscow

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday December 17
  • A SHERLOCK CAROL
    Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, 508 S Main St, Moscow
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a good place to go to cut a Christmas tree on public lands?
    I am having trouble because, while it seems like there are permits for almost every flavor of public land we have here in northern Idaho, almost… (Nextdoor Robinson Mobile Courts)
  • Suffering is inevitable, cruelty is optional.
    We are born biologically to suffer. That’s not poetry, that’s physiology. Pain teaches the nervous system how to survive. Loss sharpens memory. Fear… (Nextdoor Rodeo and Julie)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Moscow. Apply here.
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part-time in Moscow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moscow here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Missy Moo's offers legacy of slow-cooked barbecue (lmtribune.com)
  • Ritz Eatz Food Truck Court brings variety to Orchards (lmtribune.com)
  • Catching up with Thomas Ford Jr: Idaho football coach talks 2025, his recruiting class, and much more (spokesman.com)

Ok Moscow! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moscow

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moscow

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.