Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 844
COLFAX - Whitman County Prom Royalty was announced during the dance on Saturday, April 13, at the Whitman County fairgrounds. The 2024 Colfax Prom Queen title went to Haley Demler, and this year's Prom King was JP Wigen. This year's Princess and Prince for the Colfax freshman class were Sunisa Dail and Connor McAnally. Sophomore Princess and Prince were Adalynn Penwell and Cooper Watt. Karly Wigen took junior Princess for this year's Prom royalty and Alton Burt was named junior class prince....
COLFAX — The Substance Use Prevention Education and Resources (SUPER) program for Colfax is hosting its “Spring Medication Take Back Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Colfax library patio, 102 South Main Street. Everyone is invited to clean out their medicine cabinets to get rid of all the medications that they no longer use in a safe way. Attendees can bring their unused, expired or unneeded medications for the take back. Attendees can also drop off pet medications and vape devices with the batteries removed. There...
COLFAX — The Colfax High School FFA Chapter is gearing up for another year of plant sales starting Friday, May 3, through Saturday, May 4. Colfax FFA teacher Michael Heitstuman said that this year’s dates will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 3, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 4. Heitstuman said that they will run until things sell out, but those are the official times for the sales. “Last year went really well,” Heitstuman said, “The community is always super supportive of the plant sale, which is appreciated.” The annual FFA plant sale helps...
ST. JOHN —The 2024 St. John Community Fair is slated for this weekend Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28. The objective of the community fair is to promote, develop and improve the agricultural, livestock, business and home life of the people in St. John. “By conducting our exhibits and other education programs and activities, we are working to meet these objectives,” states the 2024 St. John Community Fair Book. Events start on Friday, April 26, at 9 a.m., with the community building opening and fitting and showing of chickens and r...
COLFAX - The Palouse Empire Threshing Association had a successful annual Plowing Bee last weekend. The old fashioned plowing bee took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, in the field across from the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on state Highway 26. Co-organizer Eric Reiber said the first day was great due to good weather. "We didn't finish the seeding, but everything else got done," he said of the second day. "The seed bed got prepared and that was the main thing." Reiber said...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Posse is seeking new members of all skill levels and experiences to serve the community by contributing to search and rescue missions. The Sheriff’s Posse invites all interested to attend their next meeting on May 14, in the Colfax Community Building, Active member of the Sheriff’s Posse Tucker Senter said the group is looking for those willing to serve their community on foot or horseback and those who who want to wear the dress whites and go through parades. “If you have a skill or interest, chances a...
OAKESDALE- Students from St. John Elementary, Endicott Middle School and Oakesdale school had the chance to release over 454 rainbow trout that they had raised in the classroom into Garfield Pond and Rock Lake. Oakesdale Science and FFA Teacher Nathan Moore brought 35 students to release the trout they raised on Thursday, April 11, into Garfield Pond. St. John Endicott Elementary Teacher Jenny Miller's third grade class followed, releasing the trout they raised in the Garfield Pond on Friday,...
COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioners held a lengthy discussion about plans for the Monday, April 29, meeting to have presentations regarding county code and the proposed Wind Turbine project near Kamiak Butte. Commissioners plan meeting During the regular county commissioner workshop, Monday, April 22, Commissioner Art Swannack mentioned plans for the April 29 meeting, and possibly having a later meeting so that community members could express their views. Swannack stated that the intention for the meeting is to convene workshop at 9 a.m., t...
COLFAX — Dr. W. Douglas B. Hiller, MD informed the Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Board of Commissioners that hospital sterilizer had been down for over two months during the Wednesday, April 17, regular commissioners’ meeting. Manager of Administration Services Laurie Gronning confirmed that the hospital’s large sterilizer has been out of service. A sterilizer is a medical device used to sterilize surgical instruments using steam, dry heat, radiation, ethylene oxeide (EtO) gas, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and other sterilization metho...
COLFAX— Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College (SFCC) released their 2023 winter quarter honor roll, listing several Colfax locals. To make the honor roll at both schools students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Students from Colfax who made the honor roll at SFCC are Jared Hibpshman, Seth Hibpshman, Katrina Johnson, Karli Johnston, Gabriella Rabaiotti, Kenneth Sager and Matthew Ward. Students that made the SCC honor roll from Colfax are Piper Cai, Deron Duncan, Trenton Lyman, Chelsea Ratliff-Daddario a...
LACROSSE — Oregon resident Linda Sargent moved around a lot in her youth, but the year she spent making friends in LaCrosse stuck out to her the most. In an attempt to reach out to the classes of 1971, 1971, 1972 and 1973, Largent is planning a get together at 4 p.m. May 18, at her house for those who would like to reconnect, in Damascus. Ore. Largent only spent a year in LaCrosse, but the small town community and the friends she made while there made a lasting impact on her. “I’ve been in 12 different schools,” Largent said, “that was one o...
PALOUSE- The Palouse Empire Threshing Association is hosting its annual Plowing Bee this weekend at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, in the field across from the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on state Highway 26, west of Colfax. Co-Organizer Eric Reiber said that they will be doing the preparation of the ground and seeding. "September will be the threshing bee when we harvest what we plant this week," Reiber said. Reiber said that the team will be in the field and functional at about 10...
COLFAX - The Anthenaeum Club announced seven winners this year for its annual Visual Arts Contest. Members presented the five of the seven winners award certificates, some cash prizes, and a gift certificate to the Colfax Mercantile on Friday, April 5. Coming in first place were Charlotte McCullow and Jacob Ward. Second place went to Hailey Demler and Trinity Swearingen, who were not able to attend on April 5. Third place was awarded to Kamela Larsen. Nathalia Batterton won an honorable...
COLFAX - Born and raised local, Trevor Miller, 32, came back to Colfax after traveling and exploring the art of cuisine to share his love of food with the Palouse. Miller graduated Colfax High School in 2010, after working at the former Colfax Arby's he realized his passion for food. "I realized fast food is not what I wanted to do," Miller said, so he started looking into culinary schools and figured he could make a career out of it. "I left here and went to Portland, Oregon, to culinary...
PULLMAN — Concerned Pullman residents gathered at the Neill Public Library Monday, April 1, to discuss property taxes increasing in certain areas. Pullman resident John Swenson said that at the meeting they explained to people what it is that they’re trying to bring attention to. Residents say there are procedural problems According to a site made by residents, many homeowners in the City of Pullman have seen their taxes increase 15% to 200% in the year 2024, including those on Pioneer Hill and Sunnyside Hill. “It also includes some other...
COLFAX — A Yakima man was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail on Friday, April 13, for eluding deputies in a stolen vehicle. According to reports, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office identified a stolen vehicle parked near a local Colfax business downtown. Christopher Lee Cornelius, 33, of Yakima, was later identified as the driver, according to reports. Upon deputies making contact, reports say Cornelius refused to comply, fleeing from the scene in the vehicle westbound on SR 26 at speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour....
COLFAX — Concerned residents attended the regular Monday, April 15, Whitman County Commissioners meeting to voice concerns and start open communication about the proposed Kamiak Butte Harvest Hills Wind Turbine project. County Commissioner Art Swannack told those in attendance that they are going to have a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, when the county planner is available to give presentations on the topic. “Basically we’re going to lay the groundwork of what is allowed in the code, and what is not allowed in the code,” Swannac...
ROSALIA - Donning special eclipse-viewing glasses, Rosalia Elementary School fifth-graders took the opportunity Monday, April 8 to see the solar spectacle through dense glasses. Their "eclipse party" was the culmination of a morning of fun, educational activities. Fifth-grade teacher Robyn Fjelseth spent the week before Spring Break teaching her pupils all about eclipses and having them prepare an educational event with other elementary students. Fjelseth fifth-graders made four learning...
TEKOA - Jamie Ann Wilson's friends, and family gathered for a memorial on Saturday, April 13, at the Tekoa Event Center. Over a hundred gathered in the building, several having to stand, with many saying they remembered her as a light in their lives and a driven individual. Wilson was found deceased March 26, the victim of an alleged homicide. A Daughter, A Sister, A Friend Wilson was born in Salem, Oreg., on July 8, 1998, to parents Troy and Alicia Wilson, who later settled in Tekoa. The...
COLFAX — Students are getting ready to promenade in 2024, with Prom hitting the Palouse from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. The prom includes high school students from Colfax, Washtucna, LaCrosse, St. John/Endicott, Rosalia, Tekoa, Garfield-Palouse, Oakesdale and Colton. Colfax Junior Class Advisor Stacy Aune said that juniors across the county vote on what the theme for the year will be. This year’s theme is Meadows/Tangled. A “Rapunzel” and “Tangled” theme with lights and flowers. Aune said t...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club received awards to improve the community and receive new tools at its monthly meeting. The club met on Wednesday, April 3, with Rosalia Garden Club President Carley Dube presenting a $500 check to Rosalia Garden Club Treasurer Penni Barringer, from the Washington State Federation of Garden Club's Endowment Fund Project Grants Committee. Funds from the committee were awarded after the club had applied for a grant based on ways to enhance the Rosalia community...
PULLMAN— The Whitman County Genealogical Society is hosting a free Spring Mini-Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27. The event will take place at Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room, located at 811 Southeast Klemgard Street in Pullman, and will feature several speakers including Kathy Buchholtz, Alex Otero and Jill Nock. Buchholtz is Program Manager for Whitman County Library’s Whitman Heritage Digital Collections. Accompanying Buchholtz for her presentation will be Archivist for Whitman County Historical Society Alex Ort...
ST. JOHN — St. John alumni from the 1970’s and 1980’s are revitalizing participation in the annual St. John Hog Jog. The 45th year of the Hog Jog will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, in conjunction with this year’s St. John Stock Show and Community Fair Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28. The 2023 Hog Job brought in 21 participants, which alumni are reorganizing. Organizer Joanne Schmidt Hartman, Class of 1981, enlisted the help of her sisters LaConne Schmidt Grun and Arlene Schmidt, as well as Alums Janice Hargrav...
PULLMAN — Criminal charges have been dropped against Washington State University student who was shot at by a University Police Officer, Wednesday, March 27, due to his attempt to commit suicide by cop. John Bazan, 20, of Pullman was arrested March 27, and was facing charges of obstructing a law enforcement officer, intimidating a public servant and resisting arrest. The leave and arrest followed an 11:22 a.m., March 27, report of a man with a knife. Police arriving on scene of the fourth floor of Global Scholars residence hall, located on t...
COLFAX — Local lawyer Jenna Brozik announced on Friday, April 5, her candidacy for Whitman County Superior Judge. Brozik is owner and managing attorney of the law firm, Prinz and Brozik PLLC in Pullman. Practicing law since 2010, she is licensed to practice in both states of Washington and Idaho. Prinz and Brozik represents clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, family, employment law, and estate planning. Currently serving as Presiding Judge Pro Tempore of Colfax Municipal Court, Adjunct Professor at the University of Idaho College o...
