Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

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...

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...

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 th...

MOSCOW — The Humane Society of the Palouse is hosting its annual Kitten Shower supply drive Sunday, June 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the 1912 Center Great Room, located at 412 E. 3rd Street in Moscow. The event functions like a baby shower, emphasizing...

PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital recognized Nadia Rivas, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Emergency Department, as the outstanding Employee for 2023. Stephanie Knewbow, Registered Nurse and Director of the Emergency Department, with...

ROSALIA — Rosalia will host their annual Battle Days from Friday, June 2, through Saturday, June 3. Events kick off on Friday at 5 p.m. with a family night at Rosalia Park featuring music by “Just Plain Darin,” with hot dogs and beverages avail...

ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club will host their annual plant sale Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the mini park during Battle Days. The fundraiser pays for expenses with the mini park, and plant donations come from members' gardens. The...

PALOUSE — Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for the Habitat Home they are building in Palouse, Washington; the application deadline is Wednesday, May 31. Habitat for Humanity Director Jennifer Wallace stated that they broke ground Tuesday...

COLFAX — The Church of the Nazarene will host Family Gospel Quartet “The Craguns” Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m., 1103 North Morton Street. Church of the Nazarene Office Secretary Donna VanTine explained that The Craguns are part of the Church of...

COLFAX — The Council on Aging (COA) gives senior vouchers for farmer’s markets to those over 60, annually. This year, they will probably be in their hands in the next two weeks, stated Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins on...

LaCrosse — LaCrosse and Rosalia received grants for several projects, including LaCrosse Park and Recreation, LaCrosse Community Outreach, and Rosalia Volunteer Firefighters Association. LaCrosse Park and Recreation received $8,955 for a main pump...

COLFAX — In a public hearing at the Palouse Community Center with a representative from Avista on Tuesday, May 9, Palouse City Administrator Misty La Follett confirmed that the city council determined the significance of a 4-inch steel gas line...

COLFAX — Spokane Falls Community College announced its Winter Quarter honor roll for 2023, listing several Whitman County locals with a grade point average of 3.0 or above at the end of March. Albion locals include Nathanael Zink, Benjamin...

COLFAX — Several Whitman County locals made the Spokane Community College honor roll for the 2023 Winter Quarter, obtaining a 3.0 or above grade point average. Piper Cai and Deron Duncan are Colfax locals who made the honor roll. Oakesdale local...

ENDICOTT — Clark and Colleen Winchester lived in Colorado before moving to Pacific Northwest to be near relatives. Mrs. Winchester is an agriculture engineer who worked for the Natural Resources Conservation Center (NRCS) in Colorado. “Colorado g...

PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Women’s Leadership Guild is hosting their annual Girlfriends Gather event on Tuesday, May 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Brelsford WSU Visitor Center in Pullman. The guild aims to raise and give...