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FARMINGTON – Cryptocurrency exchange company FTX has filed for bankruptcy, and its stake in Farmington Bank may be redistributed. In March of 2022, an FTX entity, Alameda Research, made an $11.5 million equity investment in Farmington Bank, 103...

COLFAX — Whitman County Rural Library District has received a $500,000 Digital Navigator grant from the Washington State Broadband Office and the Washington State Department of Commerce. It will begin this fall, and run through June 2023. The...

COLFAX – A winterstorm warning went into effect for Whitman County on Tuesday afternoon until today at 7 p.m. Heavy snow was anticipated for Wednesday with light snow expected today. The NWS anticipated total snow accumulation between 6-10 inches...

PULLMAN— Pullman Regional Hospital Women’s Leadership Guild has awarded $2,000 to five local non-profits for this year’s grant cycle. Awards were presented on Thursday, Nov. 10. Members voted to award The Lauren McCluskey Foundation, Palouse...

COLFAX — The Whitman County Broadband Action Team (BAT) encourages residents to help improve the newly released Federal Communications Commission (FCC) National Broadband Map. Users can search their address to see information about services that...

COLFAX— According to Whitman County Public health there has been a rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, (RSV). RSV is a highly contagious illness that causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Director of Whitman County Public Health, Chris Skidmore,...

MOSCOW — The Moscow Police Department told the community Tuesday, Nov. 29 that due to the ongoing homicide investigation and original search warrant, there will be an increase in detective activity and tow trucks onsite as investigators move five...

COLFAX — In their Monday, Nov. 28 County Commissioner meeting Department of Revenue representative, Aminta Spencer gave a presentation on the Family First Tax. The Families Tax Credit is a tax refund starting in 2023 that will help Washington...

COLFAX — Friends of the library is hosting Jingle and Mingle, Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in The Center. The Festival of Trees will be lighting up the Libey Gallery Dec. 1-28. There will be a colorful display of trees from the Colfax...

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL A/E SERVICES – ADA Transition Plan Development Whitman County is requesting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to hire an architectural/engineering consultant for the purpose of developing an ADA...

The fall sports seasons have all but concluded and that means basketball and wrestling seasons are now underway. The hoops in the high school gymnasiums will finally be lowered and the wrestling mats will be rolled out of the supply closets....

OAKESDALE – In a season that saw the Oakesdale Nighthawks repeat as 1B state volleyball champions and go undefeated while not giving up a set to 1B opponents, numerous players on the squad received honors as a recognition of their play. Several...

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Murphee Jean Davis, a girl, was born November 25, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. to parents Nick and Maggee Davis of Colfax. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 and a half inches. Paternal Grandparents are Robert...

Pullman Friday, Dec. 2: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, Caesar salad, fruit and Birthday dessert Tuesday, Dec. 6: Salad bar, fruit, roll and cookie bar Colfax Thursday, Dec. 1: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, Caesar salad, fruit and Birthday dessert Monday,...

COLFAX — The Colfax Winterfest will be happening on Saturday, Dec. 3. Starting at 8:30 a.m. there will be a sign in for the Run Run Rudolph 5K Fun Run, which will start at 9 a.m. Director of the Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Molly Keogh, explained...