Colfax Chamber of Commerce Monday announced a change in First Thursday promotions for the upcoming year. Each First Thursday this year will have a different promotional theme with the events starting earlier in the year than previously. Ladies...

These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. UNDERSHERIFF CHARGED Whitman County...

At Monday’s county commissioner workshop, Chris Nelson, county treasurer updated the commissioners on this past tax season. “I am happy to say as of Dec. 31 we, for the first time that I’ve seen in our records, we collected over 98 percent of...

The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association recently released a study that states the removal of the Lower Snake River Dams will cost the country $2.3 billion over the next 30 years. PNWA contracted with FCS Group, an economic and financial...

Real estate sale affidavits filed last week on six tax foreclosure sales conducted by the treasurer’s office indicated a gain in the annual routine. Treasurer Chris Nelson and staff opted to place the county’s foreclosure sale online at the...

The Colfax school board Monday night elected officers for the new year, approved a large bus purchase and took in updates on school construction and the upcoming levy. It was the first meeting with new board member Erica Anderson. Superintendent...

HAYES PLEADS NOT GUILTY Phillip A. Hayes, 59, Lamont area resident, pleaded not guilty in superior court Friday to charges of drive by shooting and second degree assault Jan. 2. Hayes remains in jail in lieu of posting bond for pre-trial release....

The Whitcom finance committee called a special meeting Monday to discuss the budget for this year. Whitcom is the regional emergency dispatch center. Dispatch services cover seven counties in Washington and Idaho. Lisa Strenge, Whitcom employee,...

Daniela Miranda, crime victim advocate with Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, will visit the Palouse Library Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Colfax Library on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. to raise awareness on human trafficking...

The Washington state legislature began its 60-day 2020 legislative session Monday. Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) is the new speaker of the house, Washington's first female speaker. Rep. Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) resigned last summer after serving as...

100 years ago The Colfax Commoner Jan. 16, 1920 The officers of the Farmers National Bank closed a deal for the purchase of the Barrell and Mohney building this week at a cost of about $50,000. In order to secure the building, it was necessary to...

Gar/Pal-Oakesdale 2020 begins Friday night at Oakesdale, the first meeting of the two teams which last year added a chapter to Whitman County basketball lore, in three games, the first two won by Gar/Pal and the third, for the district...

Tekoa/Rosalia teams host Upper Columbia Academy Tuesday in the Rosalia gym and booked a split. The TR boys took a win in a game which burned up the scorebook. Final score was 95-83 for the hosts. Riley McClain hit 38 points to lead the T-wolves in...

Over 300 people attended a workshop in Lewiston on the Snake River dams. The meeting was designed to give various views on the future of the dams, fish runs and alternatives. The third and last of the workshop meetings was in Pasco. A panel...

In the torrent of idiotic commentary unleashed by the killing of Qassem Soleimani, Colin Kaepernick's deserves a place of honor. The NFL washout and Nike persona who makes sure the company doesn't produce any overly patriotic sneakers tweeted,...

Employers are looking at additional benefits to help workers who are stressed out over paying rent, transportation and food, and student loans. Even though job numbers and wages have increased, too often there just isn’t enough money to make ends...

The president is smack-dab in the middle of impeachment politics. Suddenly, he orders a bold but perilous military action. His defenders vehemently argue that petty politics is getting in the way of his exercising his hugely important duties as...

Support sought As the chairman of Citizens For Quality Schools, I would like to ask residents of the community to continue their unwavering support for the Colfax School District. Two years ago, we as a community stepped forward and voted to...