Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

The first annual “Harvest of Quilts” show has been scheduled for July 27 at Rosalia. The show will feature quilts which will be on display along the downtown area and shops at other buildings. Marianne Morkve, a member of the Rosalia Third...

Inland Northwest Blood Center mobile unit will be at the Rosalia Fire station Wednesday, Aug 15, to receive blood donations. They will be at the station from 2:30 to 6:15 p.m. Residents can make an appointment by calling 800-423-0151 or online at...

Rosalia-Malden-Thornton community calendar order forms are available at the Rosalia INB branch, Rosalia Coffee, Whole in the Wall Pizza, Rosalia Post Office and from Mike Day. The deadline has been extended until Aug. 15 and the calendars will be...

Rosalia The 2017-18 Rosalia-Malden-Thornton community calendars are still available to order. All proceeds from the advertisements and calendar sales will go to the Rosalia Community Float and Royalty Association which builds and maintains the...

Rosalia The community is invited to come and meet the candidates for the upcoming 2017 election at 2 p.m. Aug. 5 at Rosalia City Park....

Rosalia Rosalia's Mike Day returned to his residence here April 19 after more than two months of hospitalizations and rehabilitation recovery. Day underwent major surgery in Spokane and then resided at Whitman Health and Rehab in Colfax. He then...

Rosalia The annual Rosalia Women's Christmas party is planned for Dec. 5, 2016, at Holy Rosary Parish 622 N. Plaza Ave., Rosalia, at 7 p.m. All women in the Rosalia, Malden, Pine City and Thornton areas are invited. The evening will include... Full story

Rosalia Rosalia Chamber of Commerce President Pat Voge Friday opened the annual Veterans Day ceremony with a welcome at the Rosalia Veterans Park. She thanked those making the event possible including Ken and Veva Hames and Bill and Alice Hofmann....

Rosalia Rosalia PTO will sponsor a book fair at the Rosalia school. The book fair dates and times are listed below. Oct. 31: 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1: 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2: 7:30-8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-7 p.m.... Full story

Rosalia Rosalia Garden Club's first fall meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the home of Rana French starting with dessert at 1 p.m. The new officers are Rana French, president; Penni Barringer, vice president; Laura Fulton, secretary, and... Full story

Rosalia The students and community of Rosalia High School brought in the most units of blood since 2011 with a record breaking 13 units. Nineteen community members came out April 20 to support the annual blood drive which lead to its great success....

Rosalia Rosalia's annual community yard sale will be Saturday, May 7, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Local businesses will have maps of yard sale sites. The sale is sponsored by the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce....

Rosalia An open house at the Rosalia Fire Station April 12 was conducted for the public to ask questions about the proposed annexation of the Town of Rosalia's fire department into Whitman County Fire District 7. Fire Chief Bill Tensfeld was present...

Rosalia A book fair will be at the Rosalia school next week, March 28 to April 1, with a buy one, get one free format, according to Chairperson Laura Fulton. Times are Monday and Tuesday 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30... Full story

Rosalia The Rosalia United Methodist Church and Assembly of God Church will offer combined services next week. All are invited to a Good Friday service at the United Methodist Church, 214 S. Whitman Ave., at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25. Vocalists and... Full story

Rosalia The Rosalia Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Winter 2015 Annual Lighting Contest winners. Three judges from out of the local area toured Rosalia using the city block format. The judges remarked on the beauty of our area and enjoyed...

Rosalia The Rosalia High School leadership class organized and led the veteran’s program, which was attended by many local veterans. School Superintendent Larry Keller, retired Air Force Colonel, spoke during the assembly. David Frazier,...

Rosalia The annual Rosalia Veterans Day ceremony commenced Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rosalia. Rosalia Chamber of Commerce president, Patricia Voge, presided and welcomed all veterans. Father Mike Savelesky led the gathering...

Rosalia Rosalia volunteer firemen Saturday plan to power wash the streets for Battle Days June 6. In order to help make this wash effective, Mayor Nanette Konishi asks business owners, chamber and council members and employees to join in to sweep up... Full story

Rosalia More than 700 announcements have been sent to graduates of Rosalia High School for an all class reunion to be held during Rosalia's Battle Days celebration the weekend of June 6 and 7, 2015. Invitations are extended to any former residents of...