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COLFAX — The Colfax branch library is hosting a blood drive from 1-4:30 p.m. May 18 at The Center, 104 S. Main. Appointment times are still available. Photo identification is required for walk-ins. Appointments are given priority and can be...

TEKOA – A free community event hosted by the Tekoa Chamber of Commerce will take place Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14. Tekoa Chamber of Commmerce Vice President Melinda Wilkins said she is excited to open up to the community and host a number...

COLFAX — A Spokane Valley man pleaded guilty and was sentenced for charges stemming from the burglary and vandalism of St. Ignatius Hospital. Louis Hibbs, 20, of Spokane Valley, entered his guilty plea in Whitman County Superior Court during a...

FARMINGTON — A local man is being held on $5,000 bail or a $50,000 surety bond after being arrested last Friday. Michael Keller, 48, of Farmington, is facing probable charges of second-degree assault and 14 counts of unlawful possession of a...

COLFAX —The Colfax Arts Council is planning a colorful assault on downtown July 23-24. The temporary “Yarn Bombing” street art event will feature knitted and crocheted squares covering downtown lightpoles, trees and more. The event is planned...

SPOKANE— The Colfax Bulldogs boys baseball team will play Reardan in a winner-to-state game at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The game will be at Whitworth University. The local Bulldogs got to the game by beating Kettle Falls in their district opener...

OLYMPIA – The spring Chinook fishery on the mainstem Columbia River above Bonneville Dam closed May 3. But Chinook fishing remains open in the Snake River. Fishery managers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon Department of...

ST. JOHN — The St. John’s Men’s Golf Club started its first week of the 2022 Twilite League on May 5. Team standings for the A Bracket are: 27.5— HUB International 26 — Inland Empire Milling 25— St. John Hardware 22.5 — Rialto Tavern...

PALOUSE — The city has a shortage of lifeguards necessary to operate the swimming pool this summer. To attract lifeguards, the city is offering a $100 certification rebate at the end of the summer for those who seek lifeguard certification now...

Thinning public woodlands to remove millions of dead trees is a way to generate much-needed cash to reduce wildfire risks, improve forest health, and protect rural homeowners and farms. It is money the U.S. Forest Service and Washington’s Dept....

COLFAX — Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will be in concert at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on Sept 10. The concert begins at 7 p.m. ; there is an admission price. Montgomery is a country music artist who was known for being a part of the...

COLFAX — The Libey Gallery, 110 S. Main St., is exhibiting photographers Naomi Taylor and Jerry Jones works during the month of May. Naomi Taylor is from Colfax. She said she finds inspiration and theme from life, family and her love of the...

LaCROSSE — The Whitman County branc libraries in Oakesdale and LaCrosse will host adult paint nights in the coming weeks. LaCrosse’s adult painting event will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, followed by a family event at 10 a.m. Saturday May...

PALOUSE — The Spring Craft Fair is slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The fair will take place in Palouse Community Center, 220 E. Main St. The event will feature handmade and vintage treasures, officials said. Treats, artisan goods...

PALOUSE — A local police officer will spend May 17 speaking to college students. Officer Joel Anderson was asked to participate in the “Dream It, Do It” youth conference hosted by University of Idaho and Idaho State College. He will present...

Last week Wednesday, Heidi Lowe brought seven students from Colfax High School ASB Leadership Team to Tom and Doreen Riedner’s home to enjoy a wonderful soup lunch and help assemble 1100 soup packets with Homestead Ministries. Colfax should be...