April 16, 2024

  • Glimpse of an eclipse

    Roger Harnack, Whitman County Gazette

  • Jamie Ann Wilson to be remembered

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    TEKOA - Friends and family of Jamie Ann Wilson-Spray will gather Saturday, April 13, at Tekoa Event Center to remember a young woman full of life. "In honor of Jamie, we encourage everyone to wear Converse," said a Celebration of Life posted to her social media page. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. at the center, 139 N. Crosby St., to remember Wilson-Spray, who grew up in Tekoa and was working on her master's degree at Washington State University. The daughter of Troy and Alicia...

  • Tekoa man arrested on multiple charges

    Roger Harnack, Whitman County Gazette

    COEUR d’ALENE, Idaho — A Tekoa man accused of trying to strangle his girlfriend has been released on bond. Brandon Calvin Camp, 19, was released from the Kootenai County Jail on $35,000 bond April 5, court records sow. He is charged with felony attempted strangulation and misdemeanors of unlawful entry, malicious injury to property, false imprisonment and battery. Records show the arrest stems from a domestic violence incident. Preliminary hearings in the case have been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. April 16 and 1:30 p.m. April 18, records...

  • Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspected dealer

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN— A traffic stop on Sunday, April 7, led to the arrest of suspected cocaine dealer Lance Greggory Dawson, 20, of Pullman. Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle at Northwest State Street and Northwest Irving Street in Pullman, at 12:54 a.m., according to public records. The driver, Isaac O. Nino, 20, of Pullman was found with cocaine. According to a probable cause affidavit, Nino told Sheriff’s Deputy Cory Alcantar that he received the drugs from a guy named “L,” determined to be Dawson. Nino was cited and...

  • Port accepts grant for Colfax childcare

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County Commissioner accepted a grant from the Department of Commerce on Thursday, April 4, for a childcare project in Colfax. The Port was selected as an Apparent Successful Grantee for Commerce’s two year Child Care Partnership Grant. Through the grant the Port will receive up to $20,000 in the first year and $55,000 in the second year. The Port moved forward as a continuation of a childcare project in Colfax conducted by a local organization exploring opening a childcare center in their facility. The...

  • Attorney announces candidacy

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Local lawyer Jenna Brozik announced on Friday, April 5, her candidacy for Whitman County Superior Judge. Brozik is owner and managing attorney of the law firm, Prinz and Brozik PLLC in Pullman. Practicing law since 2010, she is licensed to practice in both states of Washington and Idaho. Prinz and Brozik represents clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, family, employment law, and estate planning. Currently serving as Presiding Judge Pro Tempore of Colfax Municipal Court, Adjunct Professor at the University of Idaho College...

  • Criminal charges dropped against WSU student

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — Criminal charges have been dropped against Washington State University student who was shot at by a University Police Officer, Wednesday, March 27, due to his attempt to commit suicide by cop. John Bazan, 20, of Pullman was arrested March 27, and was facing charges of obstructing a law enforcement officer, intimidating a public servant and resisting arrest. The leave and arrest followed an 11:22 a.m., March 27, report of a man with a knife. Police arriving on scene of the fourth floor of Global Scholars residence hall, located on...

  • Project Downtown construction underway

    Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — A ground breaking ceremony on Monday, April 1, was held in Pullman by Mayor Francis Benjamin, with support from members of the Pullman City Council to mark the beginning of construction on the reconstruction of Main Street. The ceremony was attended by community leaders from the Downtown Pullman Association, Chamber of Commerce, community members who served on the project’s Steering Committee, engineering consultants and contracting team leaders. According to reports, crews will reconstruct the street, underground utilities and...

  • Vikings softball opens season against Greyhounds

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse softball team started their spring season with a 16-6 victory against the Pullman Greyhounds junior varsity team, then a heartbreaking 11-10 loss to the Greyhound varsity team. Both games were played in Pullman on Thursday, April 4. Garfield-Palouse were able to score eight runs combined in the first two innings against the Greyhounds junior varsity team to take an early 8-1 lead. Garfield-Palouse would add seven runs in the fifth inning to control the game,...

  • Colfax Bulldogs softball split spring break series

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs softball team defeated Warden 13-12, then lost to Kittitas 12-8 in a softball series Wednesday, April 3, in Colfax. On an offensive day where the Bulldogs produced two total runs through four innings, Colfax had enough in the tank to score 11 runs in the final three innings, including eight in the bottom of the fifth, and the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Warden. Kirsten Akesson pitched a total of six-and-two-thirds innings for Colfax. She...

  • Timberwolves softball dominate

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves entered the week as the fifth-best softball team for the 1B division. After dominating two games against Wellpinit, that ranking holds true. The first game saw Tekoa-Rosalia emerge victorious 11-4, with the second game ending 24-0, in favor of the Timberwolves. Both games were played on Tuesday, April 9, in Colfax. The games were moved to Colfax due to the weather affecting the field in Tekoa. The first game saw the Timberwolves score two runs in the first...

  • Two Colfax Little Guy wrestlers strike gold

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX - Two Colfax Bulldog wrestlers took first place in their weight class at the Jason Crawford Wrestling Memorial Tournament, taking place on Saturday, March 30. For Colfax, 16 wrestlers competed, with two taking home first-place awards. At 41 pounds, Devin Hall won his opening round match for Colfax by fall in :27 against Ryder Arreguin of Wenatchee Valley Mat Cats Wrestling. Hall lost the semifinal round by major decision against Tristyn Garza of Othello Little Guy Wrestling, 9-0. After a...

  • Alumni revitalize hog jog

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    ST. JOHN — St. John alumni from the 1970’s and 1980’s are revitalizing participation in the annual St. John Hog Jog. The 45th year of the Hog Jog will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, in conjunction with this year’s St. John Stock Show and Community Fair Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28. The 2023 Hog Job brought in 21 participants, which alumni are reorganizing. Organizer Joanne Schmidt Hartman, Class of 1981, enlisted the help of her sisters LaConne Schmidt Grun and Arlene Schmidt, as well as Alums Janice...

  • Welcome to Palouse Lacrosse Club

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    PALOUSE - The Palouse Lacrosse club is actively seeking participants to join their girls lacrosse team, who are already in full swing. The club practices twice a week in Pullman, with travel games played on weekends. "We aim to provide a balance between lacrosse and other sports for the girls," said Lacrosse Head Coach Brett Putney. Some players currently on the team spoke about their experience with lacrosse so far. "I play midfield. I like running up and down the field and playing, attacking,...

  • Colfax baseball drop two against Chewelah

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team saw their five-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 and 19-7 loss against the Chewelah Cougars. Both games were played on Thursday, April 4, in Colfax. The opening game saw Colfax lead 1-0 after one, then scored their second run in the bottom of the fifth inning. Colfax held Chewelah scoreless through six innings. Down to their final three outs, the Cougars rallied, scoring three runs to take the lead. The Bulldogs could not produce a run in the...

  • WSU hires David Riley as 20th basketball coach

    Jake Hull, Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN - After the departure of Kyle Smith, the five-year head coach for Washington State University (WSU) men's basketball, the university has hired David Riley. Riley comes from coaching at Eastern Washington University (EWU), where he coached the previous three seasons for the Eagles. Riley coached EWU to a 62-38 total record, with back-to-back Big Sky conference titles, as well as Coach of the Year honors. The Eagles had a 21-11 record last season, including a regular season title. Riley...

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  • 'Green energy' pieces filling dumps

    Don C. Brunell, Business analyst

    While wind and solar farms generate “greenhouse gas free” electricity, there are ongoing concerns over their impacts on our environment especially as a rapidly growing number of worn-out blades and panels are landing in landfills. Those blades, housed on giant wind towers reaching over 250-feet in the sky, are starting to reach the end of their useful lives (15 to 20 years) and are being taken down, cut up and hauled to burial sites. Even though over 90 percent of the decommissioned wind...

  • An agricultural census confirms what we've been saying for a decade: honeybee populations are increasing

    Todd Myers, Washington Policy Center

    It turns out that, as we have been saying for years, honeybee populations aren’t declining, but are actually increasing. A recent article in Vox notes that the talk of honeybees disappearing was “greatly exaggerated.” Admitting that his previous stories predicting the collapse of honeybee populations hadn’t aged well, the reporter explained that a recent agricultural census found that the 31 percent increase in honeybees since 2007 is “a larger increase than any other domesticated...

  • Disability Action Center hosts free movie

    Whitman County Gazette

    MOSCOW — The Disability Action Center is hosting a free movie about people Parkinson’s disease on at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 South Main Street. Disability Action Center Healthcare Access Advocate Barbara Merchant said that the movie “Capturing Grace,” speaks to how those with Parkinson's can use dance to move. Merchant said that attendees who struggle with Parkinson's will have the chance to learn how dancing can help them move, and see how it is done. The event will have...

  • Looking back at the mission trip

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    Our group would gather together to depart back to the United State on Friday, March 22. As we loaded back up in the van and headed off, many talked and reflected on the time spent in Peñasco. While many of the group experienced some minor culture shocks like the available amenities, the cultural issue of litter in the street, extreme poverty; the amount of thanks, experiences, sights and new friends seemed to extinguish any of the negatives that were found on the trip. The smiles from the...

  • Food and fun in Peñasco

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    While our group worked hard most days that we were in Puerto Peñasco, our trip organizers made sure that every day there was something new to experience. Most evenings, our group would go out to dinner at local restaurants. These ranged from the local mom and pop shops (with arguably the best food in the city) to much higher scale restaurants overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Our first dining experience was at La Casa Del Capitan, built next to the only lighthouse in Puerto Peñasco, overlooking...

  • Neighborhood medical clinics

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    While in Peñasco, our group orchestrated two days of neighborhood clinics setup in a local church, proving our home visits days prior worthwhile. During the clinics, those in need of medical attention were able to get services quicker than they would normally through the public medical system. Our team of EMTs worked with local physician and former Director of Municipal Heath Dr. Eliel Lopez Uriel. Those needing to be seen would be greeted and called over to the EMT groups individually or by...

  • Construction - helping a family in need

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    One need that Well Child International also helps fill is basic construction projects for single mothers and families in need. During our trip to Puerto Peñasco, I worked alongside our Canadian member Percy David in a couple projects to help increase the quality of life for a local family. Guyo, 75, and his wife Vicenta, 72, have lived in Nuevo Peñasco for about 10 years. While walking home one evening from work recently, Guyo was struck by a car. He had broken multiple ribs and his leg,...

  • Los bomberos

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    During our trip, our group split into two. One group would go with the Red Cross one day, the other to work with the firemen - bomberos. Our group would alternate on the following day so both could experience the local medical services. When my group arrived at the Central Fire Station in Puerto Peñasco, we were greeted by Captain Jose Cruz, who had worked in the department for over 43 years. He explained that in Peñasco there were three stations, each with five working EMTs working 24-hour...

  • Cruz Roja Mexicana - Emergency response in Mexico

    Justin Slatyon, Whitman County Gazette

    In Mexico, the medical emergency service that responds for any emergency call is a Cruz Roja Mexicana - Mexican Red Cross - ambulance team. This is also the case if a person needed to walk in for urgent emergency services. During our trip, our group split into two. One group would go with the Red Cross one day, the other to work with the firemen - bomberos. Our group would alternate on the following day so both could experience the local medical services. A paramedic named Alex, explained to...

  • Sewing classes - Teaching basics

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    Over the course of several days, two members of our group, Beverly Yates and Dixie Netsby, led sewing classes for local women who might need to learn foundational techniques. Yates, who has been sewing her entire life, was eager to help teach some of the young women some basics like how to thread and knot a needle, take in fabric and stitch designs. Netsby has a different style of sewing than Yates, both in materials used and in technique, but together they were able to act as a reservoir of...

  • Home visits - Finding community health needs in Nuevo Peñasco

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    On our second and third day in Puerto Peñasco, our group traveled from the center of town about 3km (1.8 miles) to a section of town called Nuevo Peñasco, splitting into two teams for home canvasing the neighborhoods' medical needs for several hours each day. Nuevo has a stark conditional contrast to other parts of Peñasco. Cracked pavement turned to dirt as we entered. While there was litter strewn through Peñasco, it is common to see piles of garbage all around, with a noticeably larger...

  • Health care systems in Mexico and Puerto Peñasco

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    Mexican citizens have their medical expenses covered through the national socialized health care system. Despite many of the financial burdens that are lifted from citizens with this system, many are left in a position where seeking and/or acquiring medical services in a timely manner is very tough. Many of the non-affluent denizens of Puerto Peñasco do not have reliable vehicles. For people such as single working mothers, being able to get off work, walk with children to the closest medical facility, get an appointment and attempt to...

  • Villa Granada - A home base for mission trips

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    After a five hour drive from Phoenix, Ariz., across the U.S.- Mexico border and through the Sonoran desert, our group arrived at the coastal city of Puerto Peñasco. Nestled in the heart of the city is the mission building that serves as the home-base for Well Child International's Peñasco trips, Mission Villa Granada. The building was originally built in 1963 as a hotel. From 1963-1978 the hotel was a local hot spot for politicians, local celebrities and international celebrities like Rock...

  • A mission trip to Puerto Peñasco

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette

    On March 16, 2024, a group of ten volunteers waited at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, Ariz., for their van to pick them up and take them across the border, through the desert and to Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, for a week of missionary work. The group was a mash-up of five EMT's, three missionaries, one pastor leading the group and a solitary Whitman County Gazette journalist graciously invited to document the experience. The mission trip was organized by Well Child International and...

  • Genealogical Society presentation

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN— The Whitman County Genealogical Society is hosting a free Spring Mini-Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27. The event will take place at Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room, located at 811 Southeast Klemgard Street in Pullman, and will feature several speakers including Kathy Buchholtz, Alex Otero and Jill Nock. Buchholtz is Program Manager for Whitman County Library’s Whitman Heritage Digital Collections. Accompanying Buchholtz for her presentation will be Archivist for Whitman County Historical Society Alex...

  • Rosalia Garden Club receives $500

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club received awards to improve the community and receive new tools at its monthly meeting. The club met on Wednesday, April 3, with Rosalia Garden Club President Carley Dube presenting a $500 check to Rosalia Garden Club Treasurer Penni Barringer, from the Washington State Federation of Garden Club's Endowment Fund Project Grants Committee. Funds from the committee were awarded after the club had applied for a grant based on ways to enhance the Rosalia community...

  • Whitman County Prom on Saturday

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Students are getting ready to promenade in 2024, with Prom hitting the Palouse from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. The prom includes high school students from Colfax, Washtucna, LaCrosse, St. John/Endicott, Rosalia, Tekoa, Garfield-Palouse, Oakesdale and Colton. Colfax Junior Class Advisor Stacy Aune said that juniors across the county vote on what the theme for the year will be. This year’s theme is Meadows/Tangled. A “Rapunzel” and “Tangled” theme with lights and flowers....

  • Washtucna students participate in reading month

    Whitman County Gazette

    WASHTUCNA — Preschool and elementary school students participated in Reading Month in March, reading hundreds of books and thousands of pages. This year’s theme was “Grow Where You Are Planted.” This year, the preschool read 345 books, school officials said. Elementary school students read a total of 20,915 pages. Students focused their reading efforts learning about plants, as well as participating in related activities, school officials said. Each week started with a teacher reading an entire story to students in a school hallway,...

  • Births

    Whitman County Gazette

    Pullman Regional Hospital Elean Iyanuoluluha, a girl was born at 12:23 p.m., March 30, 2024, to parents Louisa Okeoghene Eejenavbo, and Tobi Raphael Famuyikia. She weighed 5.5 pounds, and 18 inches. Kellyn LeeAnne Dudley, a girl, was born to parents Owen and HayLee Dudley, of Pomeroy. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Rex and JoAnne Dudley, of Lynden. Maternal Grandparents are Brian and Jana Killer, of Pomeroy. Kellyn joins brother Benson, 1 year and 7 months, at home. Wesley Charles Ward, a boy, was born April 3,...

  • Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette

    Colfax Thursday, April 11 Tomato bisque, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli and grape salad, 7-layer bar Monday, April 15 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, pie Garfield Thursday, April 18 Ham, macaroni and cheese, green string beans, green salad and dressing, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and punch Palouse Wednesday, April 17 Ham and cheese sliders, cottage cheese with fruit, 3- bean slad, chocolate chip cookies Pullman Friday, April 12 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs; oranges, banana, grapes Tuesday, April 16...

  • William George Harder Jr.

    William George Harder Jr.

    Whitman County Gazette

    William (Billy/Bill Jr.) George Harder, Jr. died April 1 at the age of 62, in Kahlotus, Wash. Billy was the first child born to Bill Harder, Sr. and Vivian (Hamilton) Harder, on Dec. 16, 1961. He was joined by his brothers Kurt and Eric in 1964 and 1969. The boys were raised on their family's Kahlotus, Wash., wheat and cattle ranch, partaking in chores and taking on responsibilities from an early age. Billy proved his toughness in his youth getting bucked off a horse then pitch from a... Full story

  • John Heitstuman

    John Heitstuman

    Whitman County Gazette

    John Heitstuman, 68, of St. John, Wash., passed away at his home on March 11, 2024. He was born March 13, 1955, to Gene and Betty Heitstuman, on the family's farm in Uniontown, Wash. John attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade school from 1961-1969. He then attended Colton High School, graduating in 1973. He was an active FFA member and enjoyed wood shop. After graduating, he began ranching for his Uncle, Harold Heitstuman. Based on his numerous stories, some of the best days of his life were... Full story

  • Juanita J. Brophy

    Juanita J. Brophy

    Whitman County Gazette

    Juanita J. Brophy, 97, longtime Pullman, Wash., resident passed away April 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash, at her daughter's home. Juanita was born March 26, 1927, in St. John, Wash., to Eddie & Emma (Jenkins) Jones. She grew up in the St. John/Lancaster area where she attended school in both communities. Juanita graduated from St. John High School and went to work for the Colfax School District for a time. On July 3, 1947, Juanita married William (Bill) Brophy and they made their home in St. John... Full story

  • Jamie Ann Wilson

    Jamie Ann Wilson

    Jamie Ann Wilson, 25, from Tekoa, Wash., passed away Mar. 26, 2024 in Pullman, Wash. She was born July 8, 1998, in Salem Ore., to Troy Michael Wilson, and Alicia Tammarra (Tate) Wilson. Jamie died by domestic violence. Her life, although brief in years, was impactful and vibrant in the way she fulfilled each of those days. She was the youngest of four girls and was later joined by their younger brother. The family traveled around the United States and eventually settled in Tekoa, Washington.... Full story

  • Lester Gale Estes

    Lester Gale Estes

    Whitman County Gazette

    Lester Gale Estes, beloved son, father, brother, friend, and partner, passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on September 4, 1949, in Moscow, Idaho, Lester most recently resided in Colfax, Wash. Lester had a zest for life and enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a special bond with his son, Patrick, and cherished every moment they spent together. Lester also had a deep love for riding his bike on the open road, finding solace and joy in the freedom it brought him. In his... Full story

  • District Court

    Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from March 29 – April 5: March 22 Osbaldo Rodrguez Cruz, charges of DWLS was dismissed by and through the Office of the Whitman county Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to plea agreement. The defendant was found guilty of driving under the influence, and sentenced to 364 day of jail, with 362 suspended, and a fine of $990.50. Defendant was sentenced to 2 days in jail, with credit for 2 days served. Defendant has a total of $1,656 in fines, due by Feb....

  • Land Transactions

    Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from March 28 through April 5: March 28 Sundance South, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Tacoma, Wash., sold 610 SW Cayuse Street, Pullman, Wash., to Bobo Spec, LLC, a Washington liability company, Pullman, Wash., selling price $95,836, Statutory Warranty Deed. Sundance South LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Tacoma, Wash., sold 605 SW Waha Court, Pullman, Wash., to Bobo Spec, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Pullman,...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from April 2 – April 8: April 2 1:30 a.m.- North B Street, Albion. Suspicious person. 9:19 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 9:38 a.m.- Bauer Road, Uniontown. Burglary of two motorcycles. 11:58 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Adult Protective Services. 12:15 p.m.- North I Street, Albion. Suspicious circumstances. 2:33 p.m.- West Front Street, across in dog park, Albion. Suspicious person. 2:46 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex...

  • Whitman County Jail Log

    Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from April 2 – April 8: April 2 Emilie Ann Alexander, 23, assault 4th degree, interfering with domestic violence reporting. Held without bail through Superior Court. Morgan Clinton Baker, 27, theft 2nd degree. Good time release April 3, 6:45 p.m. Brandon Phillip Searles, 39, warrant for driving with license suspended 3rd degree. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. April 3 Hector Montes Luna, 40, Stalking/domestic violence. Held without bail...

  • OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO THE WASHINGTON PULSE CROPS COMMISSION

    Whitman County Gazette

    OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING TO NOMINATE MEMBERS TO THE WASHINGTON PULSE CROPS COMMISSION Pursuant to chapter 15.65 RCW, notice is given that a phone-in meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on April 29, 2024 to nominate candidates for positions 4, 5 and 6 on the Washington Pulse Crops Commission. During the meeting, nominations may be made by calling (360) 902-1887. Notice of this meeting will also be mailed to all affected producers and handlers entitled to nominate a candidate. For more information regarding how to submit a...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday April 17, 2024 at 3 PM in the Public Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111 Persons requiring ADA accommodations should advise us of that need. Will be available by Zoom with the following Meeting ID Meeting ID: 840 2241 2844 Mark Storey Director of Public Works Published April 11,...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC NOTICE NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT St. John Telco is the recipient of federal financial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/ parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or...

  • NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

    Whitman County Gazette

    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23- 951109-SW Title Order No.: 230000613-WA-MSW Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 752932 Parcel Number(s): 1-1610-00-05-04-0000, 1-1610-00-05-05-0001, 1-1610-00-05-06- 0001 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: PATSY E BROOKS, A SINGLE WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): ALLIED FIRST BANK, SB...

  • FEDERAL LIFELINE/LINK-UP PROGRAMS

    Whitman County Gazette

    FEDERAL LIFELINE/LINK-UP PROGRAMS www.lifelinesupport.org St. John Telco participates in the Federal Lifeline Program. Under this program, St. John Telco offers to qualifying low-income customers a discount off the monthly rate for basic residential exchange service or internet. The current discounted monthly rate for lifeline residential service or internet is up to $9.25 per month. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or broadband service per household. These services are available to all qualifying customers of St....

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Whitman County Gazette

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00060-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY L. BOTHMAN, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC NOTICE PULLMAN TRANSIT FALL 2024 ROUTE AND SERVICE LEVELS PUBLIC FORUMS The City of Pullman will hold public forums on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and Thursday, April 25, to solicit comments on the City’s proposed transit route and service levels to start in Fall 2024. Forum times and location have been chosen to provide the option for arrival and departure via the city’s transit system. The public forums will begin promptly at 4:45 p.m. on April 24 and 8:00 a.m. on April 25, and each will last 60 minutes. The public forum will be...

  • AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Whitman County Gazette

    AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00054-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA A. APPEL, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Whitman County Gazette

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No.24-4-00055-38 In the Matter of the Estate of JUDITH ANN STERN, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Whitman County Gazette

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00059-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL J. SULLIVAN, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Whitman County Gazette

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00053-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL A. GAY, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE ON SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN COUNTY

    Whitman County Gazette

    CAUSE NO. 22-2-00011-38 MOSCOW & PULLMAN BUILDING SUPPLY INC., an Idaho Corporation, Plaintiff, v. CITIZEN HOMES, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, CITIZEN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, DOUGLAS KOUFFIE, EVERGREEN HOMES, a Washington Partnership, DAVID DRAGOMIR, ANANTOLYI AVDEEV, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, JEFF UHLING, and STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY as TRUSTEE, Defendants. JEFF UHLING, Third-Party Plaintiff, v. ATLAS SAND & ROCK, INC., a Washington corporation, GABRIEL...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Whitman County Gazette

    TOWN OF FARMINGTON, WASHINGTON OTTA SEAL PROJECT 2024 BID DATE, April 9, 2024 Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of the Town of Farmington in a sealed envelope clearly marked “OTTA SEAL 2024” located at City Hall, 203Main St. Farmington, Washington 99128, until 2:00 p.m. local time April 9, 2024, and will then and there be opened and publically read for the construction of the improvements. All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount...