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COLFAX — Here are the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office dispatch logs for Nov. 23-30: Nov. 24 7:55 a.m. — LaCrosse — Deputy contacted a resident with questions on euthanizing an animal on South Whitman Avenue. 8:12 a.m. — Pullman —Transport...

COLFAX — Here are the Colfax police dispatch logs for Nov. 24 through Nov. 28: Nov. 24 10:50 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a series of break-ins on Main Street. Nov. 25 7:39 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of malicious mischief...

The following individuals were booked into the Whitman County Jail between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1: Nov. 24 Hope Danielle Bocook, 31, warrant for failure to appear for second-degree theft and warrant for failure to appear for third-degree theft, $10,000...

Below is an update of real estate sales in Whitman County: Cody Carson and Roberta Henson, Gladbrook, Iowa, to Jack and Ernesta Willey, Pullman, 1970 60x20 mobile home, $12,000, Nov. 9. Virgina Zaske, Albion, to Alicia Carson and Clarence Carson,...

COLFAX — The Whitman County Democratic Central Committee will host its reorganization meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. The digital meeting is open to anyone in Whitman County. Whitman County Democrats Chairwoman Debbie McNeil said...

FARMINGTON — Town voters approved one ballot measure but rejected another in the Nov. 3 general election. Proposition No. 1 authorized the town to collect $8,000 in 2021 for use in 2022 for street repair, maintenance and improvement. It passed...

PULLMAN — A woman has been sentenced Nov. 20 in Whitman County District Court for shoplifting. For her conviction on third-degree theft, Gratia Doerr received a fourth-month deferred sentence of 30 days in jail, 29 suspended. She was fined $1,000,...

MALDEN — The state Department of Ecology is testing properties for hazardous materials remaining in the wake of the Babb Fire on Labor Day. Under the supervision of the state Emergency Management Division, large-scale clean-up and debris removal...

ROSALIA — A ballot proposal to collect $95,000 for the town’s street fund fell short of the 60% supermajority required to pass in the Nov. 3 general election. The town needed 196 of the 326 voters to pass, but came up 10 short, garnering 57.06%...

PULLMAN – The Palouse Conservation District is hosting a free, virtual Conservation Talk Series to encourage conversation on soil and water conservation. The series begins Dec. 3 with “Plant Diseases in the Garden: What They Look Like and How to...

COLFAX — The free 2020 Last Chance Virtual Pesticide Seminar is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. Dec. 8. Topics include: “Control of New and Old Noxious Weeds,” by Dale Whaley of the WSU Extension Office. “Identification and Management of Winter...

County Building Inspector Dan Gladwill reported that the first certificate of occupancy was issued last week in Malden since the Labor Day fire – for a new mobile home. In addition, three more mobile homes have been permitted to be installed, a...

ROSALIA—U.S. Highway 195 was partially blocked for about three hours yesterday morning five miles north of Rosalia. According to Washington State Trooper Jeff Sevigney, the driver was driving too fast for conditions, slid and jack-knifed, ending...

Whitman County commissioners Monday took in formal transmittal of a proposed marijuana ordinance from the planning commission, setting a session to discuss it Monday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. The public hearing on the matter – before any vote to adopt or...

MALDEN — Innovia Foundation has launched “A Pine Creek Christmas: Celebrating Malden and Pine City” to provide a brighter Christmas for the families of Malden and Pine City displaced by the destructive September wildfires. Innovia Foundation...

COLFAX — With the onset of restrictions and health concerns, towns across Whitman County are re-thinking their traditional holiday festivities. Many have canceled events and Santa visits while others are enduring with safety measures in place....

PULLMAN — The 15th annual Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Tree Raffle will take place virtually this year. Trees can be viewed in the windows of the Regional Theater of the Palouse, 122 N. Grand Ave., or on the auxiliary’s Facebook...

COLFAX — The Perkins House and Whitman County Historical Society have repurposed Christmas decorations in the wake of the coronavirus quarantine orders issued last week by Gov. Jay Inslee. Outreach Coordinator Jill Gfeller and volunteers said they...

PULLMAN — The Arts Commission is seeking submissions for a new “End Racism Now” mural. Artists may submit designs that express solidarity to end racism and spotlight diversity. The commission will review entries and recommend a design to the...

COLFAX — The Whitman County Library District has canceled all in-person programs in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new quarantine orders. The programs were shuttered Nov. 17. While the governor’s orders do not specifically mention libraries,...

COLFAX — Here are the individuals booked into the Whitman County Jail from Nov. 16-22: Nov. 16 Samuel Jack Edgar Owens, 45, first-degree arson, third-degree malicious mischief and second-degree criminal trespass, $750,000 bond. Nov. 17 Jason Lee Al...

COLFAX — Whitman County commissioners reacted last week to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new statewide quarantine orders closing bars and restaurants again to inside service, among other items. “I’m just highly disappointed,” Commissioner Dean Kinzer...

PULLMAN — A $25,000 bail has been set on a man booked into jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine. Jason Allen, 46, was arrested Nov. 17 after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped due to the license plate being obscured. During...