May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024
COLFAX -Members of the public gathered for two workshops Whitman County Commissioners held presenting the process, code, and laws surrounding the possible development of a proposed wind turbine farm near Kamiak Butte. Workshop presentations County Planner Alan Thompson spoke at the morning meeting addressing the process that the planning department goes through with applicants. During the afternoon session Public Works Director Mark Storey was there to explain in his place. Thompson clarified...
COLFAX — A Yakima man arrested for leading deputies on a car chase in a stolen vehicle pled guilty in Superior Court, Friday, April 26. Christopher Lee Cornelius, 33, of Yakima, went before Superior Court Judge Gary Libey on Friday, April 26, and was sentenced to a year in prison for felony eluding and unlawful possession of a firearm. Cornelius was booked into the Whitman County Jail on Friday, April 13, for eluding deputies in a stolen vehicle. According to reports, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office identified a stolen...
CLARKSTON — A search warrant led to the arrest of a Clarkston man Thursday, April 25. Detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Lewiston Police Department and the Asotin County Sheriff’s Office, executed a narcotics related search warrant at a residence located in the 1400 block of Pound Lane in Clarkston. Richard Almeida, 62, of Clarkston, was arrested by detectives after the search warrant led them to locating 700 fentanyl pills and 1.5 ounces of packaged fentanyl powder. According to a Facebook post by...
COLFAX — Long-time Whitman County Defense Attorney, Steve Martonick announced his candidacy for Superior Court Judge on Tuesday, April 30. Martonick has been a defense attorney for more than 20 years, and has represented thousands of adults and juveniles in criminal defense, personal injury and administrative law cases. In addition to his career as a defense attorney, Martonick has contributed to the legal profession by serving as a instructor at the University of Idaho law school sharing legal expertise with aspiring attorneys. Martonick...
COLTON - The Colton Wildcats softball team improved to 14-4 on the year with two wins against the Garfield-Palouse Vikings, 7-3, 13-1. Both games were played on Saturday, April 27, where five Wildcat seniors were recognized. The seniors were: Kyndra Stout, Kate Schultheis, Klara Andersson, Emily Jackson and Kaydee Heitstuman. Once the first game began, the Wildcats took control, scoring six of their seven first-game runs in the third and fourth innings to take the opening game 7-3. Kiya Soza...
ST. JOHN - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse baseball team are 5-10 on the season after losing four in a row. After losing to the Garfield-Palouse Vikings, 4-14, the Eagles were swept by the Dayton Bulldogs on senior night, 0-11, 0-17. Senior night took place on Saturday, April 27, in Endicott, where three seniors were recognized. Matthew DeFord, Joshua Thompson, and Wade Gribble were recognized by the fans and parents before the Bulldog series. The first game of the week was against the...
COLFAX — Spring Chinook Salmon fishing on the Snake River is officially open for select dates. The locations and dates are as follows: Location A: Below Little Goose Dam. Open Tuesdays and Fridays only, starting Tuesday, May 7. Location B: Below Ice Harbor Dam. Open Wednesdays and Thursdays starting Wednesday, May 8. Fishing will be open on those days until further notice. Anglers will officially be able to catch Chinook salmon. The rules for catching are as follows, from the WDFW: Minimum size is 12 inches, daily limit including no more...
COLFAX — The first week of play in the Colfax golf league is completed. The league runs for nine weeks each Thursday in Colfax. The first week scores and results are as follows: A-bracket The McGregor Company (Matthew Scholz, 6, Phil Hergert, 11, Steve Evans, 13, Keith Muir, 10), 40. Ackerman Heating and Air (Bennett Gray, 12, Jake Ackerman, 9, Kyle Nance, 7, Dustin Dawson, 11), 39. Idaho Forest Group (Elias Whitefoot, 10, Jacob Keck, 9, Tyson Rogers, 5, Randy Lindbo, 13), 37. Medical Micro Machining (Jeff Davies, 8, Jake Hahn, 9, Jonathon...
COLFAX — Terry Cochran, of Colfax, will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Saturday, May 4, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center in Federal Way. Cochran will be be inducted for his lifetime service to the sport of wrestling. Along with Cochran being inducted into the Hall of Fame is: Army Sgt. Justin Norton (Deceased), “Medal of Courage”, Jim Chapman, Terry Cochran, Dick Ford, Peter Hulswit (Deceased), Scott Jones, Bob Lynn, Mark Perry, Lee Reichert and Randy Tomaras. All will be recognized for...
RITZVILLE - The second track meet of the week saw the Garfield-Palouse Viking boys finish third at the Undeberg Invitation. The meet was held on Saturday, April 27, in Ritzville. The Viking boys finished third with 72 team points, followed by 57 team points from the Oakesdale Nighthawks for fifth place. The Colfax Bulldogs took sixth, and the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves finished 20th with 3.5 team points. The Bulldog girls were the highest finishing Whitman County team, scoring 52.33 team...
COLFAX - The Garfield-Palouse Viking girls track and field team dominated in Colfax yet again, this time taking home the girls championship with 119 team points. The meet was held in Colfax on Tuesday, April 23. The Colfax Bulldogs girls took third with 96 team points, followed by the Oakesdale Nighthawks in fifth with 66 team points. St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse finished eighth with 36 team points. For the boys, the Bulldogs took second with 78 team points, followed by 57 points from the Eagles....
TEKOA — The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves fell in two games against the top-ranked Inchelium Hornets, 21-2, 24-2. Both games were played on Thursday, April 25, in Tekoa. The Hornets came into the game with a perfect 15-0 record, they now sit atop the 1B softball state standings with a 17-0 record. They are also tied with Bonney Lake as the only two undefeated softball teams in the state of Washington. Tekoa-Rosalia had just five hits in their first game, scoring their lone two runs. Inchelium had 23 total hits for 21 runs. The second game of...
COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs softball team are 11-7 heading into their final regular season week after sweeping Reardan, 10-0, 21-5. The baseball team have completed their regular season with a 13-6 overall record. Their last games were a victory over Reardan as well, 11-0, 10-6. Both teams played on Saturday, April 27, in Reardan. The baseball team shut-out the Screaming Eagles in the first game, winning 11-0. JP Wigen pitched all six innings played in the game. He would pitch a no-hitter, allowing just two walks as the only base runners...
Gov. Jay Inslee wants to buy 8,767 people a $1,125 latte. Metaphorically, at least. Inslee’s new program to subsidize the purchase of electric vehicles is so wasteful at reducing CO2 emissions, it is the equivalent of paying that absurd amount for a 16-ounce latte. On Earth Day, Inslee announced a $45 million program to subsidize the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. The program is targeted at those making 300% of the federal poverty level or less, which amounts to $93,600 per year for a family of four. The program pays up to $9,000...
Unfortunately, too many pragmatic Democrats and Republicans in Congress are retiring at a time when we need them most. Two are from Washington: Reps. Derek Kilmer (D), Olympic Peninsula; and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R), Eastern Washington. McMorris Rodgers and Kilmer cut their political teeth in Washington’s Legislature. While they faithfully followed their parties, they found ways to come together on issues vital to our state and nation. McMorris Rodgers was elected to Congress in 2004 and...
Most Palouse farms are multi-generational farms. I recently heard a story of a 3 generation, 150-year farm from a landowner who has signed a contract to have windmills. I think the point of his story was that he is now proud to be the generation that ruins the beautiful landscape of the Palouse. Let me ask all windmill contract holders this, would your parents and grandparents be proud to know that windmills as large as the Seattle space needle are being constructed on the family land? Wind power money did not build your family’s legacy and...
Dear Editor, Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. We have simply given too much power to too few people to hold for too long in America. Power has shifted from localities to states and from states to the central government over the past hundred years or so. This shift diminished the power of hundreds of thousands of state legislators, county commissioners, city and town council members, and local judicial bodies and consolidated that power in the hands of 535 Congresspersons, nine Supreme Court justices, and 1 power-mad...
Regarding the Todd Myers column published April 25, “Inslee using tax money to sell his tax policy.” First, I have living in Washington state for over 80 years. I have seen the climate change over and over; that’s the natural cycle. The climate will continue for the next 1,000 years. Inslee and his jack-booted attorney general are both card carrying communists, who believe everything you earn should be turned over to them. Inslee does not have the right to use taxpayer money to extort more money from the hard-working people of...
Dear Editor, The “woke” have once again said right out loud what is their agenda, and once again it is being ignored by the mainstream media, because it is too evil to contemplate. They, the “woke” are advocating for “after birth abortions”. They are openly advocating for infanticide. They want to kill babies. In an article for the Journal of Medical Ethics, pro-abortion activists Alberto Giubilini and Francesca Minerva state, “…after-birth abortion should be permissible. … [W]e propose to call this practice ‘after-birth...
Colfax Thursday, May 2 Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, vegetable tray, fresh fruit, freshly baked brownies with ice cream Monday, May 6 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, birthday dessert chocolate cupcakes Colton Wednesday, May 8 Fiesta taco salad; chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream LaCrosse Tuesday, May 7 No meal Palouse Wednesday, May 8 Fiesta taco salad; chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream Pullman Friday, May 3 Fiesta taco salad; chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream;...
Pullman Regional Hospital Eowyn Ariel Gonzalez-Caranza, a girl, was born April 22, to parents Alejandra Caranza and Ramiro Gonzalez, of Kennewick, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Eowyn joins sisters Leonila, 4.5, and Aislinn, 2, at home. Scottie Ky Croxford, a boy, was born April 23, to parents Kyler and Amy Croxfod, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Jon and Jessica Croxfod, of Blackfoot, and RB and LaRae Long, of Chubbuck. Scottie joins sisters Emersyn, 3, and Taytum, 1, at...
COLFAX — The local branch of the Whitman County library is returning warmth to mothers with Mugs ‘n Hugs Mother’s Day Storytime this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 3, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, families are invited to hand-craft a gift and special Mother’s Day card. Attendees are invited to share heartwarming stories, and the make their mug and card to celebrate Mother’s...
COLFAX - The local branch of the Whitman County Library hosted the firefighters from the Colfax Fire Department for an educational storytime about firefighters. For its Thursday early morning storytime on April 25, the library had a special storytime with Assistant Fire Chief John Lautenslager, and a guest firefighter Ginny Millar Children gathered around to hear a story about the day in the life of a firefighter before seeing the different gear that firefighters wear. The kids were invited to...
COLFAX – Pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, in Colfax, and Director of Well Child International Michael Birnbaum will be hosting a presentation about the recent March 16 to 22, 2024, mission trip to Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico. The presentation will cover highlights from the recent trip and plans for upcoming missions to Puerto Rico and Mexico in November of 2024, and February of 2025. Pizza will be served at 6 p.m., with the presentation scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 321 S....
COLFAX - The Onecho Church unveiled a new summer program, "Adventure Thursdays", taking place in June at Shmuck Park. The outdoor camp will take place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., each Thursday in June. "The evening VBS program will give parents the option in joining their children for some outdoor fun," said one of the summer program leaders Rosemarie Aeschliman. The camp is designed for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, and will include Nerf shooting games, painting, woodworking...
ENDICOTT — The Endicott branch of the Whitman County Libraries is hosting a celebration of mothers, grandmothers, or other important women with a painting class. The Mom (Gma) and Me painting class is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, and is suitable for participants ages 10 and up. Attendees can create a memorable work of art using acrylics and two canvases. Those interested in are asked to reserve their spot by Tuesday, May 7, due to limited space. To reserve a spot contact Nanci Selk at (509) 657-3429. The Endicott library hours are from 1...
Cathy C. Goude passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 58 at Kootenai Health with her family by her side. Cathy was born in Jamestown, ND on April 20, 1965, to Father Don Schaible and Mother Bj Worden. Shortly after Cathy's birth her family moved to Washington in 1966. Cathy was the oldest of two sisters. Cathy loved her younger sister Audra Glowen, and often referred to her as "My first child". Cathy lived in or around Ritzville, WA for most of her childhood and all her high...
With sadness and great appreciation for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Marjean (Jean) McCown, who died on February 5, 2024, in Yakima, Washington. Jean was born August 15, 1934 in Moscow, Idaho, to Omer and Marjean Watson. Omer and Marjean raised eight children including Jean, sisters Nancy, Dorothy, Suzanne, Carolyn, Paula and brothers Omar and Riley. At an early age, Jeans' family moved to Garfield, Washington, where she spent the majority of her life. She married the love of...
Born to John and Esther Wigen on July 24,1928, Bev left this world for eternity on April 19, 2024, at the age of 95. She is survived by her husband, Gary Hyde; her daughters, Judi Gravdal, Kathryn Gravdal, Naomi Gravdal, Janet Gravdal and Lori Gravdal Morris; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Phil and Les and her sister Jan, along with many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and her older brother, Richard. Bev will be...
I am heartbroken to announce the death of our dad, Jerold Leroy Askins (aka. Jerry). He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the age of 83 the evening of March 26, 2024 in Palouse, Washington. He was the first born to Weldon and Anise (Brantner) Askins in 1940, in the warm month of July on the family farm which is still based at the edge of Kamiak Butte, Palouse, Wash. The family grew in 1941 with a brother James (aka. Jim). The brothers grew up helping their parents on the...
Steve Bravard of Colfax, Wash., passed away at his home on April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 1, 1950, to Raymond and Juanita (Coursey) Bravard in Benkelman, Nebraska. He was known and loved by many in the community. Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax is caring for the...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from April 23 – April 28: April 23 Ashley Lynn Crowder, 24, assault 4th degree. $50,000 bond or $5,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Thomas Scott Hertwig, 22, residential burglary, harassment threaten to kill. Held without bail through Superior Court. April 24 Timothy Lynn Mellen, 60, controlled substance knowingly possessing methamphetamine. $500 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Kellen Michael Vorderbrueggen, 24, 2 counts of knowing possessing...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from April 18- April 23: April 18 Elizabeth Troutt, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Timothy R. Troutt, Pullman, Wash., transferred 1230 SE Sunnymead Way, Pullman, Wash., to Elizabeth Troutt, Pullman, Wash., assessed value $421,500, Personal Representative’s Deed. Andrea S. Doyle, as Personal Representativee of the Estate of Gailen L. Carothers, Garfield, Wash., transferred agriculture classified under current use chapter, Whitman County,...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from April 23 – April 29: April 23 1:31 a.m.- West Steptoe Avenue, Oakesdale. Domestic dispute. 7:07 a.m.- West Marjorie Court, St. John. Disorderly subject. 10:18 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. 911 hang up. 12:05 p.m.- west Nob Hill Street, St. John. DARE.. 2:11 p.m.- South Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Fraud. 2:21 p.m.- North Mill Street, Sex offender registration, moved out of area. 2:38 p.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Fingerprints. 11:22...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from April 12-19: April 12 Keilsee Leisle violated probation and had charges of driving with license suspended 2nd amended to driving while license suspended 3rd. Driving at time while license was suspended in the third degree but eligible to be restituted. Therefore the defendant has 90 days of jail, suspended for 84 days, and a waived fine. Defendant must have no violations of law, and not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license and proof of...
