May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
PULLMAN - The new 50,000 square-foot Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport terminal will be open for business on Wednesday, May 22. The terminal project cost approximately $90 million, with $75 million from the federal government, including coronavirus relief funds. Pullman Mayor and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board Chair Francis A. Benjamin said that the project as a whole was approximately $250 million. The $92 million terminal took two years to construct, featuring three gates in all....
TEKOA — Tekoa is the set for a ride through history as filming for a movie titled “Train Dreams,” was underway as of Wednesday, May 8. The film is an adaptation of Denis Johnson’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated novella about a man named Robert Grainer, who worked a day laborer in the American west at the beginning of the 20th century. The set will use two locations in Tekoa that has been completely renovated to look like the time period of the American West, including The Empire Theater and a block of Henkle Street. Tekoa Clerk Treasurer...
COLFAX –– On Wednesday, April 29, Colfax locals gathered at 203 N. Main Street for the annual Meet and Mingle event hosted by the Colfax Downtown Association. During the event, Colfax Downtown Association Director Whitney Bond discussed developments in several projects, upcoming events and programs for locals, as well as filling of several open seats on the association’s board. The meeting began with an introduction to the current board, followed up with several motions to fill vacant positions. A motion was started to elect Colfax...
COLFAX —Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison is opening a special appointment period to recruit individuals to write “against” committee statements for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election Local Voter’s Pamphlet. According to a press release from the Auditor’s Office, two district’s did not appoint an “against” committee to prepare a statement for the local voters’ pamphlet. RCW 29A.32.280 states that the auditor has to seek out and appoint up to three members to form the committee. The auditor is appointing committee...
COLFAX—The Colfax youth summer swim team will spend their summers in a different town this year. The local Colfax pool in Schmuck Park is closed for the summer due to renovations to the pool, forcing the swim team to relocate. According to Darcy Cochran, Colfax swim team head coach, “As of now, the plan is to rent the pool in the town of Garfield for practices.” Cochran said that there will be round-trip transportation for the kids by bus, and that the County meet, usually held in Colfax during the first week of August, will be in...
COLFAX – The Colfax Bulldogs defeated the Asotin Panthers in straight games, 9-3, 13-12. The games were played on Tuesday, May 7, in Colfax. Colfax recognized their softball seniors between games. The first game saw the Bulldogs score two runs in both the first inning and second innings, as well as four runs in the sixth inning to dominate against the Panthers, winning 9-3. Gracie Bofto pitched all seven innings played for Colfax. She allowed three runs, all earned, on six hits with two...
COLFAX - In the final regular season 2B team championship track meet, the Colfax Bulldog boys took third. The meet was held on Tuesday, April 30, in Colfax. St. George's were the overall boys winner in the meet with 109 team points, followed by Reardan with 95, and Colfax with 73. The overall girls winner was Davenport with 159 team points. Colfax finished 10th with 32 total team points. Results for the Colfax Bulldogs are as follows: Boys 100-meter- Zachary Cooper, 2nd. SR, 11.39; Ryan...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team opened their district tournament with a 13-3 victory over the Kettle Falls Bulldogs. The game was played on Thursday, May 2, in Colfax. "I thought we did a great job at the plate the entire game. We were patient when we needed to be, but still aggressive when we needed to be as well. Drawing eight walks, scoring in each inning and picking up the timely two out hits was key. Really proud of the way some of the young guys stepped up as well. We've been...
COLFAX — Jacob Ward advances to the district golf match after qualifying with a round of 85. The meet was held on Thursday, May 2, which took place in Deer Park. Connor McAnally also competed for the Colfax Bulldogs in the match, he shot a 99, failing to qualify for the district meet. Ward will compete in the district tournament, which takes place Wednesday, May 8, in Meadow Wood. All League will take place Tuesday, May 14, at Red Golf Club in...
OAKESDALE — The Cinco De Mayo Twilight track meet saw teams blow off some steam before regionals and state championships in the coming weeks. The meet was held on Friday, May 3, in Pomeroy. “Last meet was super fun to end the season. So fun and costumes in Pomeroy help blow off some tension and also connect with the athletes from the other schools. Everyone had fun. I think the coaches relay may have been the highlight,” said Oakesdale head coach Cap Perry. In the meet, Valley Christian took both the men’s and women’s titles,...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings season has ended after a 18-6 loss to DeSales in the opening district game. The game was played on Friday, May 3, in Dayton. The Vikings led 5-2 after one inning, but allowed nine runs in the second inning to see the game end. "I'm very pleased with the performance of our team this year. We have lots of talented underclassmen that came in this year and even more next year," said Garfield-Palouse Vikings head coach Gabe...
COLTON – The Colton Wildcats were shut-out 11-0 by the DeSales Irish in their opening district game. The game was played on Tuesday, May 7, in Colton. Colton came into the game ranked number one in the district, with DeSales at number two. The Irish took down the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves 13-3 in the opening game to advance themselves against the Wildcats. With the win over Colton, DeSales will play for the district championship, as well as automatically qualifying for the district 7/9...
PALOUSE — The final league meet of the 1B 2024 track and field season saw the Garfield-Palouse Vikings girls team take first overall. The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles would shine as well on the day, taking second overall for both the boys and girls divisions. The meet took place on Tuesday, April 30, in Pomeroy. The Viking girls scored 137 team points, followed by the Eagles with 87 team points. The Oakesdale Nighthawks had 43 team points for fifth place, and the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves scored 35 team points. For the boys, the...
Recently, President Biden launched the second phase of his attack on domestic oil and gas production by effectively blocking leases in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. That follows last year’s reimposed ban on exploration in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Both actions are ill-advised. In the Wall Street Journal, Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, a Republican, quipped: “the Biden Administration has imposed more sanctions on Alaska than it has on Iran.” The Interior Department just blocked new oil and gas leasing on 13.3 million acres...
WPC's Center for Agriculture Director Pam Lewison's recent special to The Seattle Times, "WA is losing farms and food-producing land. Does anyone care?", touched a nerve in many parts of Washington. For some it tapped into frustrations they have with state policy and policymakers who seem divorced from the realities to agricultural work and keeping a farm alive during difficult times (and times are almost always difficult in one way or another in farming). For others, it was confirmation of...
You might recall that a few weeks ago, I wrote about my colleague, 4th District Senator Mike Padden of Spokane Valley, who announced he is retiring when his current term ends, rather than seeking reelection in November. Although he cares about several legislative issues, Mike especially has been focused on crime and public safety, which is why he has served as either the chair or ranking Republican on the Senate Law and Justice Committee for many years. During our years together in the Senate,...
ST. JOHN- The annual St. John Community Fair saw 4-H and FFA classes showing livestock with several winning Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion titles. Fitting and showing began at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 26, with Beef, Sheep, Goats, and Swine. The results are as follows: Beef In 4-H Senior Class 1 the three winners were Issac Clinesmith, Cole Thornton-Schlunger and Matthew Clinesmith. For 4-H intermediates class 2, the four winners were Bennet Repp, Garrett Kane, Taylee Taylor and Ava...
GARFIELD — Another year of live music, a beer garden and festivities for the whole family is coming up next weekend for Garfield’s annual May Day Celebration. Public Relations Community of Garfield Association Sarah Anderson said that the festivities will start at 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, with live music by Arron Kelly Rager and the Backcounty Blues Badasses. There will be a beer garden sponsored by Palouse Brewing Company, food trucks, a pie auction and several vendors set up downtown. “Saturday is the big family day,” Anderson said,...
PULLMAN — The Women’s Leadership Guild is aiming to raise and give away $10,000 at its Girlfriends Gather event taking place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at the Lewis Alumni Centre on the Washington State University campus. For a $100 donation, each attendee nominates an eligible non-profit to take home all the donations of the evening. For a non-profit to be eligible, it must align with the mission to serve women’s and children’s health and wellness. “I love Girlfriends Gather, and it keeps getting better and better as more...
Pullman Regional Hospital Raegan Lou Beale, a girl, was born April 27, 2024, to parent Cameron and Lex Beale, of Pomeroy. She weighed 7 pouns, 6.3 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Bill and Robyn Beale, of Pomeroy. Maternal Grandparents are Paul Coleman, Grants Pass, Ore., and Kari Coleman, Pomeroy. Raegan joins brother William, 4, at...
Colfax Thursday, May 9 Fiesta taco salad; chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream; sliced peaches, bavarian cream filled churros Monday, May 13 Homemade chicken noodle soup, tomato and cucumber salad, homemade rolls, fruit salad, scotcharoos Endicott Tuesday, May 14 Beef stew, corn bread, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, May 15 Homemade pizza, green salad, fruit, ice cream sundae Pullman Friday, May 10 Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, vegetable tray, mandarin oranges, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Tuesday, May 14 Greek...
David Craig Powell, born in Colfax, Washington, February 25, 1948, to Harold and Katie Powell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a valiant fight against brain cancer on April 29, 2024. Raised in Colfax, he spent a fair amount of time in his father's shop, Powell Plumbing & Heating. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1966 and went on to study Civil Engineering at Washington State University. During his time at WSU, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.... Full story
Todd Jensen has been described as the kind of man who could hunt a bear with a stick. He was big, he was brave, and he gave those around him a sense of safety and security. Todd was born May 30, 1984, to Tim & Rita Jensen of South Pine Creek, Tonasket, Wash., on a fifth-generation sheep ranch. At the age of 10, his family transitioned to breeding and raising horses, which Todd would tell you suited him much better; others remain skeptical. In elementary school, Todd's "backpack" consisted of a... Full story
Grant Edward Burke lost his battle with addiction on May 1st, 2024, in Lacrosse, Wash. He was born on February 9th, 1990, in Spokane, Wash., to Damon and Karen Burke. Grant was so much more than the addiction that took his life, from a young boy he displayed just how big his heart was and how gentle of a soul he had. He Grew up in Hooper, Wash., along with his older brother Marshall and younger sister Taylor. There they shared many memories of running along the creek and through the surrounding... Full story
Harry's family and friends will gather at the Colfax Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, to lay their beloved brother, colleague and friend to rest. We will celebrate Harry's life and all he meant to this community and to our nation. Harry served in the Air Force. He was a decorated Corrections Officer. Harry was known far and wide as the consummate harvester of wood. A reception will follow at the Best... Full story
Kjack, Carol Ann (age 88) passed away on February 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. Carol was born on November 6, 1935, to Frank and Margaret Tupling in Chewelah, Wash., where she joined her sisters Elizabeth, Stella, Ethel, and June, and brother, William (Bill). In the fall of 1944, the family moved to Rosalia, Wash. Carol graduated from Rosalia High School in 1953, after which she attended Kinman Business University. Upon graduating from Kinman, she worked at Centennial Mills on Trent Avenue in... Full story
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from April 24 to May 1: April 24 Travis and Karli Nieman, Spokane, Wash., sold 201 W. Liberty Street, St. John, Wash., to Jakob Dyas, St. John, Wash., selling price $100,000, Warranty Deed. Gary Traub, Satellite Beach, Fla., sold 240 NW True Street, Pullman, Wash., to Rebecca Hardin, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-0850-00-22-07-0000, 1-0850-22-08-0001, selling price $360,000, Warranty Deed. April 25 Gabrielle Dewild Moore, Richland, Wash., sold HILM, 1974,...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from May 3: May 3 Carlos D. Ramirez comes by and through Wendy Lierman WHitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to plea agreement to amend the charges of minor operating motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, to the amended charges of minor in public place exhibiting effects of alcohol. Elements under 21, in public alcohol, exhibiting effects of having consumed alcohol. Therefore the defendant is sentenced to a deferred sentence for 12...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from April 30 to May 6: April 30 9:06 a.m.- S Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Welfare check. 9:14 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 9:25 a.m.- Pound Lane, Clarakston. Controlled substance problem. 9:38 a.m.- Heglar Drive, Colfax. Truck Inspections. 9:41 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road and Pat Old Road, Pullman. Suspicious person/circumstance. 1:23 p.m.- East Henkle Street, Tekoa. APS referral. 5:22 p.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Civil issue. 6:44...
COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from April 26 to May 2: April 26 9:53 a.m.- Welfare check North Mill Street. 10:21 a.m.- Extra patrol East Thorn Street. 9:40 p.m.- Domestic dispute South Hillcrest Drive. April 27 12:39 a.m.- Agency assist SR 195 and North Cedar Street. 5:44 p.m.- Communications problem North Cedar Street. April 28 3:34 p.m.- Trespassing complaint South Mill Street, St. Ignatious. 6:56 p.m.- Outside fire North Park Street and North Mill Street. April 29 6:02 p.m.- Citizen dispute South...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 1 through May 7 May 1 Carmelita Christine Nahsonhoya, 34, warrant for theft third, criminal trespass 1 st, theft third. Held through District Court on $500 cash bail. May 2 Francisco Montalbo Ayala, 45, Federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. Nicholas Joseph Kloepfel, 40, federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. May 3 Randy Allen Rush, 47, DUI, Driving while license suspended 3rd degree. Goodtime release November 3, at...
