WHMC tables closure of obstetrics services

COLFAX - Local women may still be forced to seek childbirth healthcare services elsewhere if the local hospital moves ahead with a previous decision to shutter obstetric services. Whitman Hospital...

Initiative approved preventing a state income tax

OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen....

Bill updates ballot signature verification rules

OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often people change the way...

Police given more leeway to pursue suspects

OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law June 5. “The people...


Rematch looms for president

SPOKANE — Following the Tuesday, March 12, primary in Washington and other states, its appears that voters will see a rematch in the race for U.S. President. Both former President Republican Donald J. Trump and current Democrat President Joseph...

Area residents say "no" to turbines

PALOUSE - Several Whitman County residents are speaking out against a proposed Harvest Hills Wind Project near Kamiak Butte. Opposition is also building to wind turbine construction plans for nearby...

50 year old grain tank spills across SR 271

OAKESDALE — A McCoy metal grain tank on State Route (SR) 271 spilled early in the morning last Friday, March 8, spreading grain across the roadway, causing a traffic hazard with no injuries to motorists or drivers. Whitman County Deputy Tim Cox...

Hundreds of fentanyl pills recovered

ALBION — A local woman pleaded guilty to three narcotic-related felonies in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, March 8. Lameece Dillsi, 51, of Albion, pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin with intent to deliver....


Palouse St. Elmo building lacks structural integrity

PALOUSE - The City of Palouse met with citizens Thursday, March 7, at the Community Center to discuss updates to the St. Elmo Building project, with the unfortunate news that the building's structure...

Incubator to be finished in June

COLFAX — The Colfax Downtown Association is moving forward with its restaurant incubator project, with an expected completion date in June of this year. The Association is collaborating with architectural firm, Hoist, of Palouse, and Magnum...

Family seeks justice

**UPDATE - As of 3/14, the new time for the hearing will begin at 2:00 p.m., March 14, in Room 408 with Judge Hazel ** COLFAX — A local family is facing another extension in Spokane Superior Court over the November 18, 2022, death of Shannon...

State budget includes education, wildfire and water projects

OLYMPIA — The state’s supplemental capital budget approved March 6 included funding for several 9th Legislative District projects. Several school districts were allocated funds from the modernization program, including LaCrosse, Palouse,...


WSU Student accused of rape after Fiji frat party

PULLMAN — A 23-year-old Washington State University (WSU) student is charged with allegedly raping a female student in his apartment after taking her home from a Fiji fraternity party. Isaac Andrade, 23, is charged with two counts of felony...

WSU Mens' Basketball underway in PAC-12 Tournament

PULLMAN — For the first time in the post Klay Thompson era of Washington State University (WSU) basketball, WSU are favorites to qualify for the March Madness tournament, if not already guaranteed a spot. WSU currently sit as the 22nd best team...

Gun Club weekly recap

COLTON — Whitman County gun club results for the ninth week of action are as follows: COLTON: 16 yard scores: Bill Christian, 25. Faron Craig, 25. Brien DeAtley, 25. Terry Roberts, 25. Ron Stanley, 25. Brian Windsor, 25. Cole Zacha, 25. Women 16...

Track underway this week

COLFAX — Starting Friday, March 15, the Whitman County track and field 2024 season will officially be underway. The Colfax Bulldogs track and field team will compete on Friday, March 15, in the Sweeney Invitational. The meet will take place in...


Washington State Baseball drops first PAC-12 series

PULLMAN — After starting the 2024 NCAA baseball season hot, the Washington State University (WSU) baseball team lost two-of-three against the Utah Utes. The series was played Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10. The lone win for WSU in the...

Eagles baseball ready to start 2024 spring season

ST. JOHN — After losing six players from the 2022-23 baseball team, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles are preparing for their opening game of the new season with a young roster. “We do have a young team, four eighth graders, six freshman,...

Colfax baseball start season with annual jamboree

COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team competed in a jamboree to open the 2024 baseball season. The jamboree took place in Asotin on Saturday, March 9. The jamboree format saw the Bulldogs play four three-innings games. Two of the games were...

Bulldogs Seth Lustig earns athlete of the week

COLFAX - Colfax Bulldogs senior point guard Seth Lustig capped off a perfect 29-0 basketball season with a state championship in the 2B division for the Bulldogs, their first since 2012. Lustig...


Session a mix of success, disappointment

The 2024 legislative session is now in the history books. After 60 days, in which 201 House bills and 180 Senate bills passed the Legislature, we can report a mix of great successes and...

In a sign of distrust, voters reject two-out-of-three local school bond proposals

In the latest sign of declining public confidence in the education system, voters in February turned down two-thirds of proposed local school bond measures, rejecting 14 out of 21 proposals. The...

Congresswoman can try to influence Speaker Johnson

Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump cares nothing about our country, just his election. Accordingly, he...

House Bill 1589 cuts corruption, carbon emissions

Don’t you fact-check opinion columns? After reading State Sen. Shelley Short’s bizarre, March 8 pack of lies about Washington House Bill 1589, I see that truth is optional at Free Press Publishing. This bill simply removes Puget Sound...


Births

Pullman Regional Hospital Jacob Donald Frickel Jr., a boy was born on March 7, 2024 to parents Heavenly Muench and Jacob Frickel, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Starr Myers, and Mark Muench, of Boise. Maternal...

Senior Menus

Colfax Thursday, March 14 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, double chocolate cake Monday, March 18 Corned beef and cabbage, buttered red potatoes, salad, corn bread, mint rice crispy treats Garfield Thursday, March...

Garfield-Palouse DYW showcase this weekend

GARFIELD - This year's Distinguished Young Women of Garfield-Palouse showcase will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, in the Garfield School Auditorium with the theme of "Adventure Awaits."...

Tekoa hosts multiple events this weekend

TEKOA — The City of Tekoa is planning a thrilling weekend with the chance to shop antiques, and a kid’s carnival coming up on Saturday, March 16. The Saturday will kick off with the Pot of Gold Shop Hop at 9 a.m. on March 16, a route that takes...


Medical mission to Mexico leaves Saturday

COLFAX –– The Colfax Rotary, local emergency responders and several local churches teamed up to form and send a team to do community and medical service in Mexico from March 16 through March 22. Rosalia Fire District 7 Chief Laura...

First Kiwanis masquerade a success

COLFAX — The Colfax Kiwanis hosted its first successful annual Masquerade Ball on Sunday, March 10, with about 65 people turning out for the event. Colfax Kiwanis member Dan LeBeau said that the turnout was good and that the Club was able to...

Tekoa Royalty pageant this Saturday

TEKOA — Tekoa High School is hosting its Royalty Program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. Contestants this year include Tekoa High School juniors Clare Wilkins, Lulu Taylor, and Denalie Chase....

Good Ol' Days

125 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, March 10, 1899 ARRESTED AND RELEASED No Evidence to Hold Supposed Horse Thieves Monday Constable Potter of Colton came to Colfax with warrants from Justice Flowers’ court for the arrest of John...


Michael Leroy Miller

Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Michael Leroy Miller, 80, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on July 18, 1943, in... Full story

Anna Lee Morris

Anna Lee Morris

Anna Lee Morris, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away in Kennewick, Wash., March 6, 2024, with her family at her side. Although we will miss her greatly, it is a blessing knowing that she is now... Full story

Myrna Louise McDonough

Myrna Louise McDonough, age 82, passed away March 7, 2024, after a long illness. She was born to Joe and Lena McDonough November 23, 1941, in Colfax, Washington. She was preceded in death also by a... Full story

Gary Lee Hatley

Gary Lee Hatley

Gary Lee Hatley lost his battle with cancer on February 22, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with his family by his side. He had just turned 69 a few days earlier. Gary was born in Colfax, Washington,... Full story


Russ Gay

Russ Gay

Russ Gay, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2024, surrounded by family at home. He was born on June 10, 1939, to Elliott and Edna Gay. He was the second of four children. He... Full story


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