Pullman man arrested in wife's slaying
PULLMAN - A local man will appear in Whitman County Superior Court at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, to face charges of second-degree murder and third-degree assault. Jacob Richard Spray, 36, of Pullman,...
Pullman police officer fires at man with knife
PULLMAN — A Washington State University police officer is on administrative leave after firing his gun at a suspect March 27. Officials have yet to identify the officer involved. Meanwhile, John Bazan, 20, of Pullman, is being held in the Whitman...
Hospital to continue maternity services
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics will continue to offer obstetrics services while working with the state to meet abortion-related requirements. During the Wednesday, March 20, Whitman County Public Hospital District Commission...
Vestas responds to turbine concerns
PALOUSE — Harvest Hills Wind Project officials are seeking to communicate with residents on the proposed construction of wind turbines near Kamiak Butte. Project Developer Shane Roche said the goal is to be responsible and work with landowners,...
Colfax Distinguished Young Woman named
COLFAX - Seven Colfax High School junior girls went on a mission to determine Colfax's Distinguished Young Woman for 2025 on Friday, March 22, with the title going to Karly Wigen, first alternate...
Drug task force arrests alleged drug dealer
CLARKSTON — A drug task force has arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized a “large number of pills” believed to be fentanyl. Justin W. Hoffman, 38, of Clarkston, was arrested Thursday, March 21, and booked into the Asotin County Jail on a...
Endicott church closes
ENDICOTT — The Endicott Seventh Day Adventist Church has closed, holding it’s last official Sabbath on Saturday, March 2, due to a lack of members. The church building is located at 101 Banta Street in Endicott, Washington, and is owned by the...
Bulldogs baseball drop first two home games
COLFAX - After winning two games in Asotin last week, the Colfax Bulldogs baseball team opened their home games with a double-header against the Northwest Christian (Colbert) Crusaders. The two games...
Colfax boys track and field place third at Hawk Invite
COLFAX - In the second track and field meet of the season for the Colfax Bulldogs, the boys' side excelled, taking third overall in the Hawk Invite. The invite took place in College Place on...
Bulldogs celebrate basketball season with banquet in Colfax
COLFAX - The celebrations are seemingly endless in Colfax for the boys basketball team. Colfax celebrated the undefeated, 29-0 state championship winning basketball team Thursday, March 21, with...
Tekoa-Rosalia softball win two close games at home
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves started their 2024 spring fast-pitch softball season on Saturday, March 23, with two home games against the Pomeroy Pirates. The games were played in Tekoa. The...
Fleming, Molina pace Eagles in first 2024 meet
COLLEGE PLACE — Junior Emery Molina and freshman Brody Fleming paced the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse track team Saturday, March 23, at the Hawk Invite at College Place High School. Molina placed second, fourth and fifth in individual events, and...
Vikings baseball shut-out in first three games of season
PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse Vikings baseball team started their season with three-straight losses. In the three games, the Vikings failed to score any runs, while allowing at-least 10 in all three games. The Vikings opened their season on...
WSU Basketball win first March Madness game in 16 years
PULLMAN — After 16 years of waiting, the Washington State University (WSU) Men’s Basketball team qualified for the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. WSU entered the tournament as the number seven seed for the East region. They played...
Eagles lose two to Pirates
ST. JOHN — After splitting two games against Walla Walla to open the season, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles baseball team took on the Pomeroy Pirates for a double-header. The games were played in Pomeroy, both on Friday, March 22. On the...
Wildcats score 42 runs in two games
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats softball team put their offensive talents on display early, sweeping Waitsburg in two games. Colton won the first game 19-2, then won the second game 23-6. Both games were played on Tuesday, March 19, in Lewiston. The...
Whitman Hospital officials' conduct inappropriate at public meeting
It’s not a private hospital. Apparently, Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics employees and commissioners need to be reminded that they work for the taxpayers. But, from the way the Whitman County...
Why no Easter lily sightseeing tours?
Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits of most churches on Easter...
Small farms are disappearing
Farm numbers across the U.S. are dwindling and the mountain states are no exception. Our country lost 7% of farms from 2017-2022, and all of the mountain states were above the national average. As a...
Polluters should pay people
“Polluters pay. People get a carbon cashback” sums up the impact that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA) would have. The EICDA was re-introduced in the House of Representatives last September and is currently languishing in...
Help Stop Kamiak Butte industrial wind project
Have you ever hiked Kamiak Butte County Park? Have you enjoyed the expansive views of the rolling fertile food-producing agricultural fields of the surrounding Palouse countryside? Did you know there is an Industrial Wind Company (Harvest Hills...
Easter Egg Hunts on the Palouse
COLFAX – Easter celebrations will take place this weekend throughout the county, with many opportunities for egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. The Albion Best Adventures 4-H Club...
Long-time employee retires from Colfax Post Office
COLFAX - Colfax Post Office worker Deanna Leinweber is retiring from the post office after 36 years. Deanna and her husband, Howard, Leinweber spoke to the Gazette on Tuesday, March 26, on Mrs....
Births
Pullman Regional Hospital Raiden Jan Cross, a boy, was born March 19, 2024 to parents Joshua Cruss and Jing Shang, of Pullman. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Cross, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are...
Senior Menus
Colfax Thursday, March 28 Chicken pasta tray bake, roasted carrots, fresh fruit, strawberry lemonade cake Monday, April 1 PB&J sandwich, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert Colton Wednesday, April 3 Fish filet sandwich, broccoli, green...
'Peter and Wendy' to be presented Friday
WASHTUCNA — Washtucna and LaCrosse students will be performing “Peter and Wendy” this week at Washtucna School. The production is spinoff of “Peter Pan,” authorized for use through the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Auditions began Monday...
Rosalia hosts Easter events
ROSALIA –– Rosalia will see several Easter events this week, as celebrations take place across the county. Food commodities will be delivered to Rosalia Community Church on Wednesday, March 27, families in need of food may pick up a box of food...
James A. "Jim" Phillips Jr.
James A. "Jim" Phillips Jr. passed away January 30, 2024, in Lacey, Washington. He was born July 6, 1933, to James and Emma Phillips in San Pedro, California. Jim graduated from Lincoln High School...
Joesph Wallis Blake
Joe passed away on the evening of February 22 at the age of 95, with Rose his wife of 72 years and their three children by his side. His spirit that night cheered on the WSU Cougar basketball team to...
Marsha Ann Appel
Marsha Ann Appel was reunited with her parents in Heaven on March 18, 2024. Born to Calvin and Lola (Masters) Appel on December 16, 1946, she was raised in the Steptoe-Colfax farming communities and...
Keith David Danielson
Keith David Danielson was born May 17, 1962, to Donald and Phyllis Danielson in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The family would grow to include seven children. Keith and his siblings were best friends...