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Pullman Regional Airport celebrates "Topping Off" ceremony

PULLMAN - A milestone of a new terminal for the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport was completed Wednesday, May 31, at the airport's "Topping Off" Ceremony. The project cost $85 million, and its...

Airway Heights man sentenced to federal prison

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – An Airway Heights man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison on drug charges. The announcement was made in a June 5 press release by Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington....

Multiple Brownfield sites identified in Whitman County

COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County is one of many communities in the State of Washington that will receive federal funding to conduct cleanup assessments at former industrial sites known as brownfields. The Port of Whitman received a $500,000...

Traveling nurse's license reinstated

PULLMAN – A traveling nurse in Whitman County who illegally diverted and used prescription medications has had her registered nursing license suspension lifted by the state Department of Health. Stephanie R. Koski, also known as “Stephanie R....

Debate on school's eligibility for .09 Fund

COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioners met and discussed the newest applicant to the 2023 Whitman County Development Funds, also known as the .09 Funds. This is the first time a school has applied for the funds, which generally are distributed to...

End of the trail

MALDEN – After more than two weeks on the trail, the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association completed its 45th 200-mile, cross-state trek Saturday, June 3. The riders hopped on their...

Henagar wins fun run

ROSALIA – More than a dozen runners took part in the Battle Days 4K and 5K fun run on Saturday, June 3. Michell Hanegar posted the fastest time of 20:28, running in the 5K division. All runners...

Brynn McGaughy jumps to No. 15 nationally in ESPN recruiting

COLFAX — Just over a month since receiving an offer from the Stanford Cardinal, one of the best schools for women’s basketball, Brynn McGaughy has become a national name. Her national recognition has started after a stellar May AAU circuit run....

Free fishing weekend to take place June 10-11

COLFAX — Looking to catch fish over the weekend in Whitman County? Be sure to head out Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11 for Washington’s free fishing weekend. During this weekend, certain species of fish will be available to catch in...

Colfax Spring Twilight Golf - Week Seven results

COLFAX — The Spring Golf League in Colfax, Washington finished their week seven play Thursday, June 1. This was the seventh week of an eight week season, this Thursday, June 8, will be the final week of the season as it is the playoff round. The...

Palouse Summer Series Baseball kicking off

PALOUSE — The Palouse Summer Baseball series is up and running. The event sees baseball travel teams in eight different divisions, the youngest being 10U, and the oldest being 19U, will compete in a tournament with games taking place at either...

34th annual Lind Combine Derby this weekend

LIND — Lind, Washington will host the annual Lind Combine Derby starting Friday, June 9 and running through Saturday, June 10. The event will consist of various vehicle races/demolitions. Tickets can be purchased online at https...

Garfield-Palouse track and field making history

GARFIELD-PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings just completed one of the best seasons for any team in the nation. As a team, the Vikings broke nine school records and saw the girls team finish first...

Rosalia local pool receives multiple upgrades

ROSALIA - The Rosalia pool has undergone several new upgrades due to closing early last year and is up and running this year, confirmed Pool Manager Piper Dickenson. Dickenson stated they could get...

Additional costs of wind, solar power

Relying on increased wind and solar is likely to increase electricity costs for residents in Washington and Idaho, and make electricity less reliable. Advocates of wind and solar frequently point to...

Cash for Empties Works in Oregon

When Oregon enacted the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971, it was intended to reduce litter on the state’s beaches, along roads, and in parks. It was a cleanup, not a recycling program. Today,...

Colfax celebrates Class of 2023

COLFAX- The Colfax High School hosted graduation at the auditorium decked out in gold and blue to celebrate the graduating class of 2023 Saturday, June 3. Forty-Five graduates started a processional...

Battle Days

ROSALIA - Hundreds turned out Saturday, June 3, for annual event that brings a parade, Boy Scout breakfast, a fun run and many more activities to the town of Rosalia....

Whitman County 2023 graduates

COLFAX — Several small high schools across Whitman County hosted commencement ceremonies for high school seniors June 2-4, and more are yet to come. Here's a brief synopsis of each school's...

Colfax Chamber hires new director

COLFAX — The Colfax Chamber of Commerce hired a new Director, Nikki Nolt, 34, who started Thursday, June 1. Nolt found the job by attending the Chamber meetings and, upon seeing the announcement for a new director, decided to talk to previous...

Pinkies up and cheers to successful tea party

COLFAX — Friends of the Whitman County Library hosted their newly founded annual Tea Party last month and are ready to raise their cups and cheers to the announcement of next year’s celebration, which will be held on May 11, 2024. “Our first...

Veteran's Corner: Jerry Coker

COLFAX — Jerry Coker grew up in a small farming community in north Missouri, and like his wife, he explained that there were only a few opportunities there. “Most of the kids went to college or stayed and got a job,” he said. Mr. Coker noted...

Meals on Wheels fueled by community support

COLFAX — Council on Aging (COA) Director Paige Collins is thankful for the community volunteers who deliver Meals on Wheels. Collins stated that there are several great volunteers, including Barry Folsom, owner of the local ACE hardware store in...

Library summer reading program

COLFAX — The Whitman County Library (WCL) started its summer reading program Thursday, June 1, themed “All Together Now.” Those wishing to participate can enter the program challenge through August 31. Programs and activities planned include...

Countdown to Snake River Family Festival

COLFAX — The Port of Whitman will be holding its annual Snake River Family Festival at Boyer Park and Marina Saturday, June 10 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The festival, which will celebrates the vitality of the Snake River to the region’s crops...

Albion hosts pie social

ALBION — The Guy-Albion Historical Society will be holding its annual Pie Social event on June 17 at the Albion Community Church from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will be entertained with live music from the Pioneer Ramblers from the Lewis-Clark...

Judy Ann Roberts

Judy Ann Roberts

Judy Ann Roberts, 74, a resident of Colfax, Wash., passed away on May 2, 2023, at Pullman Care in Pullman, Wash. Judy was born on March 6, 1949, at Moscow, Idaho, to George and DeEtte (Jones)... Full story

Catherine Hamilton-Capra

Catherine Hamilton-Capra

Catherine Edna Hamilton-Capra, 68, of Tustin, California, passed away May 20, 2023, in Tustin. Catherine was born on Sept. 13, 1954, in Colfax, Washington, to Gordon and Joyce Hamilton. She grew up... Full story

Jill Janee Pittmann

Jill Janee Pittmann

Jill Janee Pittmann was born on a snowy November 19th in 1973, to Jim and Janet Pittmann, and passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 49. Jill lived a spunky life growing up in Oakesdale,... Full story

Matthew Anthony Korn

Matthew Anthony Korn

Some hearts know no bounds. Matthew Anthony Korn, who left us Monday, December 18th, had one of the kindest, most adventurous hearts that ever existed. The middle of 11 children born to Edward and...

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