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COLFAX —Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) was recognized by the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association recognized 47 hospitals for being among the more than 3,000 nationwide participating in quality improvement efforts for heart disease and stroke care. The American Heart Association’s get with the guidelines initiative programs promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. WHMC was recognized for participating in these programs. According to a news rel...
MOSCOW — The Palouse Habitat for Humanity is having a Christmas in July sale this Saturday, July 27. Customers are invited to shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ReStore, 504 North Main Street. The sale will be one day with all items 50% off. Non-perishable food item donations will be accepted at the registers, with all donations divided between the Inland Oasis West Side Food Pantry, Community Food Bank of Pullman, Moscow Food Bank and the Pullman Child Welfare Bank. According to a press release, food banks are in need during the summer months a...
PULLMAN — The National Lentil Festival is coming up on its 35th year and is currently seeking volunteers to help assist with operations during the August, 17 event. Organizers want to recruit 250 to 350 volunteers to fill rolls including responsibilities like event set up, check in, parking, checking in vendors to monitoring the bouncy house, event tear down, serving lentil chili and assisting with the cleanup of Reaney Park. “We love our volunteers almost as much as we love lentils,” said Lentil Festival Director Alexis Foran. Those inter...
GARFIELD — The local branch of the Whitman County Library and the City of Garfield are hosting the Gladish Players to put on a Cinderella story with a twist for all ages. The players will perform “Charming Princes,” at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, in the Garfield Park, 604 West Spokane Street. Garfield librarian Sarah Anderson said that she had a friend who has been a part of the The Gladish Players and reached out to her about a contact, “She gave me the information, and I emailed them,” Anderson said. Anderson said that the play written b...
PULLMAN - The Regional Theatre of the Palouse (RTOP) held their Broadway Show Review Camp July 15 through July 19, resulting in their final Monster Mash show. Director of the program Tina McClure said that there were 40 campers who put on "Monster Mash, Blame it on the Boogie," their final day of camp. The play, written by her son and instructor at the camp, Garrett McClure, was about the 513th Annual Broadway Monster Mash. The Monster Mash was a special gala that featured the Purple People...
COLFAX — A local man facing murder charges for allegedly strangling his estranged wife has had his trial date moved to Dec. 2. During a court hearing Friday, July 19, Jacob Erik Spray, 36, was charged with the murder of his wife, Jamie Wilson-Spray, 25, who was found deceased in a trailer March 26, at Sevdy’s, 605 N.W. Fish St. According to reports, Spray waived his right to a speedy trial when prosecutors changed his charge from second-degree murder, to first-degree murder. The trial date was originally set for July 26. Spray is being hel...
COLFAX — A case concerning a Whitman County Sheriff’s Office deputy’s wife was dismissed. Jessica Pelissier, 36, was arrested on Saturday, July 13 for allegedly slapping her husband twice, according to reports. Pelissier was booked on charges of fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief at 3:06 a.m. on July 14 and released on her own recognizance at 6:20 p.m. on Monday, July 15, records show. According to court records Whitman County District Court Judge John Hart recused himself from the case, which was passed onto Judge Patri...
COLFAX - The Palouse Empire Fair was awarded a grant of $2,500 through AgWest to finish their Swine Barn Improvements. AgWest Relationship Manager III/VP Ryan Kile said that the grant came through their rural grant program. Palouse Empire Fair Manager Ashley Reisenauer said that the money was used for rebuilding a new swine barn office in the swine barn. The new office was finished by fairground staff on Monday, July 22. "We purchased all of the lumber and materials last week and constructed,"...
COLFAX - Ballots for the Tuesday, August 6, Primary Election are en route or in the hands of voters. In this year's primary election there are five local candidates. Three candidates are vying for Whitman County Superior Court Judge, a four year term. Jenna Brozik, Presiding Judge Pro Tem Colfax Municipal Court and owner and managing attorney of Prinz and Brozik PLLC, is running. Brozik has practiced law since 2010, in civil litigation and criminal law. "Of all the candidates, I have...
COLFAX — Two Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies were led on a high speed car chase in Colfax, ending in a crash on Friday, July 19. According to public record, Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Handley and Whitman County Sgt. Keith Cooper were patrolling at 1:14 a.m., July 19, when they noticed a red Subaru legacy with Oregon license plates driving up and down Main Street for approximately 15 minutes. The driver later identified as Ronald Gordon, Jr., Griffin, 41, of McMinnville, Ore., turned on Stevens Street and the northbound onto Mill...
COLFAX — Summerfest is back again for another year, with a weekend of family festivities and fun planned. Festivities will take place on Saturday, July 27 starting at 10 a.m., with all day activities. Chamber of Commerce President Gary Young said that several events will happen on Friday, July 26, including a chance to learn swing dance at the Eagles for free. Activities for all ages start at 10 a.m. on July 27, including bouncy houses, Otter Pops and giveaways hosted by the First Baptist Church, 200 North Mill Street. The Summerfest Main S...
PULLMAN - Superior Court candidates met at the Neill Public Library to answer the public's questions during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters on Monday, July 22. Candidates running in the August 6, Primary Election for Superior Court Judge are Jenna Brozik, Steve Martonick and Roger Sandberg. Cards were left for attendees to write questions and then were asked by a moderator who allowed each candidate two minutes to speak. Questions asked ranged from qualities of a Superior Court...
COLFAX — The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will be hosting free movies in Schmuck Park Thursday, July 18 and July 25. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be put on Thursday, July 18, beginning at dusk. The second movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 will take place on Thursday, July 25. Families are invited to join the free showing with the opportunity to purchase concessions from local Colfax organizations....
ROSALIA - Rosalia Garden Club has named Danette Merritt "July Garden of the Month." Rosalia Garden Club Publicity Chairman MarvaLee Peterschick said that Merritt's garden shows careful planning by blending perennials and annuals to create a park-like setting among trees, shrubs and colorful flowers in an expanse of cool green. "Danette has several large flower beds of June bearing double peonies in different shades of pink and white that attract your eye as you get comfortable in the inviting...
COLFAX - Route 26, a vintage market open since August 1, 2019, is closing their doors this weekend. The three owners Nancy Thorson, Debi Anderson, and Tami Schwartz are closing due to Anderson and Thorson moving and changes in life. "It's too much for one person to do," said Thorson, "it's a team." With the lease expiring and changes happening, the team agreed that it coincided with their next steps. "It's bittersweet," said Thorson, with Schwartz agreeing that "bittersweet" was the perfect way...
ST. JOHN - Three special performances of "Beauty and the Beast" will take the stage this month. The play is being presented by Golden House Theater and will take place at St. John School, 301 W. Nob Hill Road. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The cast will feature eight families of actors from ages 4-23. Performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 26; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; and 3 p.m., Sunday, July 28. Director Dominic Treis said that this year's...
LACROSSE - Local fire departments were called to respond to a field that caught fire on Penewawa Road near LaCrosse on Monday, July 15. Whitman County Director of Emergency Management Bill Tensfeld said that the districts were called at 7:42 a.m. Monday morning to respond to standing wheat that had caught fire. "They had it out in probably a half an hour, to 45 minutes," Tensfeld said, adding that the fire was out by the time that the Dusty Fire Department District 13 arrived on scene. Tensfeld...
PULLMAN - Candidates for the 9th Legislative District Representative position 2 discussed public questions related to the Snake River Dams, the homeless and the opioid crisis, taxes, and decreasing Palouse aquifers in a Monday, July 15 forum. The forum hosted by the Pullman League of Women Voters brought two candidates in the August 6 primary election before attendees to answer questions Candidates in attendance at the forum included incumbent Rep. Joe Schmick, (R-Colfax) and Pam Kohlmeier,...
COLFAX - Golfers will come across two new critters on the course, as an eagle and a bear become permanent members of the golf course and country club. Golf Course Manager Craig Gronning said that the bear and eagle were carved from two trees they had to cut down. "They were a nuisance and we wanted something unique done to them, so we contacted a guy to do wood carvings in them," he said. The new eagle and bear carvings are located off the number five green, Gronning said, and are done by Aaron...
COLFAX - A group of photographers were excited to get the opportunity to take pictures of F-35 jets flying to Fairchild Air Force Base's Skyfest on Friday, June 21. A local Facebook group "Photography of the Palouse," viewed a post by Farmer and Air Force Reserve Joe Goldsworthy, who farms between Rosalia and Oakesdale, asking if photographers would be interested in taking pictures for his squadron as they flew into Skyfest in Airway Heights on June 21. Endicott resident, Misty Stephens...
By Gazette Reporter COLFAX - The Council on Aging County-Wide Barbecue is coming again next week bringing seniors to Schmuck Park to enjoy burgers, live music and community camaraderie. The barbecue will take place at noon on Thursday, July 11, with a suggested donation of $5. Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins said that this is their fifth annual barbecue despite some time skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barbecue will feature the usual lunch, hamburgers and all the...
COLFAX - Construction is underway on the Colfax Downtown Association restaurant incubator project. Colfax resident Trevor Miller has been named as the first occupant, with his restaurant Wild Ember Kitchen. Construction crews are currently working towards an expected completion date of Saturday, July 20, on the former Washingon Federal Bank, located at 102 N. Main Street. Downtown Association Executive Director Whitney Bond said that only two had applied for the incubator project, with one...
COLFAX — Whitman County is receiving approximately $2,506,131.42 through multiple lawsuits filed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson against opioid manufacturers to combat the opioid crisis. According to a press release from the Office of the Attorney General, Ferguson announced Tuesday, June 18, that the state received a $123.24 million lump sum payment from opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The funds are the latest payments from litigation against companies that fueled the opioid crisis, which must be split evenly between state and local g...
COLFAX — Members of the Save the Palouse not-for-profit group made an appearance at the Whitman County Commissioners workshop Monday, June 24, to voice their concerns with how Commissioners are handling the proposed wind turbine project near Kamiak Butte. Several questions were asked concerning county code and setbacks from the proposed wind turbines and property located nearby. According to Commissioner Art Swannack, the Commissioners are currently in the process of looking at what resident’s concerns were during the April 29 workshops dis...
LACROSSE - Residents and visitors alike appeared in LaCrosse on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, to celebrate the town's annual Farmer's Festival. Organizer Chelsea Startin said that this year's festival had an amazing turnout. "Turned out better than we thought," she said. Startin said that Friday night the the car cruise and park was held. "We had 37 cars, and way more people," she said, adding that last year had a little under 30 cars last year. The car show started on Main Street,...
