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The Gazette received a call last week from a local Federal agency. It was to inform us that its small bill could not be paid until the government shutdown ended. The office was closed, the heat turned down and few had access to the building. The answering machine warned callers that messages left would not be answered until the situation changed. How many thousands or millions of times this type of message was relayed across America is unknown. Also unknown is the hardship and fear the shutdown has caused workers and families. The toll is...
Pet Peeves Area gas prices The new Whitman Hospital compensation plan... What a joke!...
In 1932, as the Great Depression took hold and once-proud Americans were reduced to begging, Bing Crosby recorded a song called "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" It became a hit, even though Republicans tried to force radio stations not to play it because it was "anti-capitalist." And indeed it was. "They used to tell me I was building a dream With peace and glory ahead Why should I be standing in line Just waiting for bread? ... Buddy, can you spare a dime?" Today, the Republicans are at it again, or at least one Republican is. As the country...
The FBI took it upon itself to determine whether the president of the United States is a threat to national security. No one had ever before thought that this was an appropriate role for the FBI, a subordinate agency in the executive branch, but Donald Trump isn't the only one in Washington trampling norms. The New York Times reported the astonishing news: "Counterintelligence investigators had to consider whether the president's own actions constituted a possible threat to national security." U.S. presidents over the decades have made many foo...
Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. That’s particularly true in difficult times when “business as usual” no longer works. As our national deficit approaches $22 trillion ($180,000 per taxpayer) and state and local governments deal with skyrocketing costs for health care, pensions, education and public safety, we will have to do things differently, or, in some instances, not at all. One way is to develop private-public partnerships to share costs and coordinate programs. Take...
After long and careful consideration, I have decided not to run for President of the United States in 2020. I realize this may come as a disappointment to my supporters, and I will leave my future options open, but the timing is just not right. This should not be construed to mean that I am not qualified. Admittedly, I don’t know how to twitter, but I could learn. Joe Biden stated that he is the best-qualified American for the job, but the only thing he does better than the average citizen is find the White House bathroom. I have known s...
Kenneth and Jean Campbell, Pasco, to Combine Mall Building LLC, eight lots in Garden City Addition in the 700 block of S. Grand, $325,000, Jan. 7. Cameron and Courteney Adams, Sligo, Pa., to Jared Lindorfer and Natalie Walker, Colton, house on Johnson Road, Colton, $217,000, Jan. 14. Zeinab Abouissa and Tame Ghett, Lorton, Va., to Jimmy and Lisa Bruce, Pullman, house on SW Panorama Drive, Pullman, $380,000, Jan. 14. Scott Nelson to Craig Nelson, half interest in ag land near Thornton, $486,834, Jan. 14. Craig and Linda Dillard, Princeville,...
A new charge of possession of heroin was filed Jan. 15 against Jory D. Smith, 25, Pullman, after he was arrested on a traffic violation in Pullman Jan. 6. Smith presently has been scheduled for trial Feb. 11 on two charges of possession of heroin last year. In the arrest report filed with the new charge, Pullman Officer Alex Gordon said he stopped Smith Jan. 6 for a traffic violation in Pullman. Officer Gordon said he was about to clear the traffic stop when he asked Smith about potential drug use, and Smith responded by turning out the...
Abstract paintings by Jeanne Fulfs of Palouse are now on display at the The Center at Colfax Library. Fulfs is a native of the area and holds a master’s degree in fine arts from Washington State University. The paintings of the Palouse landscape cover a 20-year period and emphasize her interest in paintings of external scenes that invite inward reflection. The exhibit at the library is scheduled to be on display through the end of February. The exhibit is available for viewing during library hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through W...
At the Whitman County planning commission's hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 16, it was decided that the request for rezoning for a marijuana operation would be sent on to the county commissioners. Selway Holdings, LLC applied to have their three-acre site on Country Club Road southwest of Pullman rezoned from an agricultural zone to a light industrial zone. The change is to accommodate a site for growing and processing marijuana. Since growing marijuana is prohibited in light industrial zones,...
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced application deadlines for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in Washington State will come earlier than previous years to account for a stronger focus on conservation planning. EQIP is a voluntary, technical and financial assistance program designed to help farmers, ranchers, private forestland owners, tribes and other private landowners/managers improve irrigation efficiency, manage nutrient run-off and/or animal waste, improve the health of native plant c...
Cody J. Dale, a 2006 Rosalia High School graduate, was named Navy Training's 2018 midgrade enlisted instructor of the year for Naval Education and Training Command at a ceremony onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola at the National Naval Aviation Museum Dec. 5. Dale, the son of Mike and Theresa Dale of Thornton, serves as an instructor for the air traffic controller course school for new accession sailors and the carrier air traffic control center operations course at Naval Air Technical Training...
Dads Night In Pinochle Club was hosted by Jenny Meyer at Endicott Food Center on Monday, Jan. 21. Attending were Irma Kent and Bertie Honn from Benge; Kathy Schlomer and Casey Shipwrek, Winona; Kathy Storment, Pullman, and Judy Cook, Sue Bafus and Anne Lowe, Endicott. The Endicott Gun Club met Jan. 20, for their Sunday Shoot. The day was windy, raining and cold. Scores are as follows: Open-Connor Pelissier 25, Trevor Johnson 22, Eric Johnson 22, Dave Johnson 22, Ed Schultz 22, Willy Lowe 22; Ladies-Jessica Pelissier 23, Lacey Burke 16, Nadine...
A showing of the film "A Murder of Innocence" has been booked at the Kenworthy Theater in Moscow Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m and Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Produced by Shawn Justice of Portland, the film is based on a book written by Aimee Filan Anderson, a former long-time Colfax resident who now resides in Palouse. She and her late husband, the Rev. Albert Anderson, and family resided in Colfax when he served as pastor of the former Assembly of God Church in Colfax. The film is based Aimee Anderson's book, "Broken, Yet Triumphant," which she wrote in 1984....
LaCrosse National Honor Society is selling roses for Valentine’s Day. To order contact NHS members T.J. Harder, Alynn Harder or Lauren Stubbs, or call the school or email mpotesky@lacrossesd.k12.wa.us Pre-orders must be placed by Feb. 12. Extra roses may be available on the day of delivery. Delivery day will be Valentine's Day. Youngsters are invited to make water bottle penguins next Wednesday at the LaCrosse Library from 1-2 p.m. They may ride the school bus there. Parents will need to pick up the students or they may walk home with g...
Most teens in the United States who are a couple weeks away from their 18th birthday have been driving for a couple of years or at least have plans to start driving soon. That is not the case with Anne Visser. Not only does Anne not have plans to obtain a driver's license in the near future, but she can't wait to get back home to the Netherlands and hop on her bike. It is the item she has missed the most over the past six months. Anne is from Uden, Netherlands. It is a place she describes as...
At this past Veterans Day at Jennings Elementary School, Quilts of Valor were presented to eight deserving men that have served our country. These quilts are made out of the kindness of many women from Colfax at their own time and expense. The group plans to present 10 quilts during this year. Any fabric or monetary donations would certainly go a long way in helping this cause. A donation box has been created by Steve Balzarini and placed in Palouse River Quilts at 101 S. Main Street in Colfax. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday, from 10...
Colfax High school Monday posted a list of honor roll students for the first semester of the school year. All-A Honor Roll - 4.0 GPA Gabriel M. Ahmann, Caden L. Brown, Hannah D. Buri, Kaitlyn M. Cornish, Kylie M. Kackman, Johanna M. Keller-Tersch, Johanna M. Keller-Tersch, Kari G. Largent, Bryan J. Rubin, Dyamin B. Vanek, Tayma R. Vanek. Highest Honor Roll - 3.75-3.99 GPA Hannah E. Baerlocher, Sydney K. Berquist, Alexis J. Booth, Jacob A. Brown, Asher T. Cai, Anna J. Cocking, Annalee J. Cox, Madison L. Cox, Nathan D. De Avila, Madison K....
Thursday, Jan. 24 Colfax, LaCrosse and Tekoa – Storytime – Children and families will embark on a reading adventure. Tekoa – 4:30 p.m. – Ladies Circle – Gather for friendly conversation as you work on individual craft projects. St. John Rialto – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Test your knowledge. Bring a friend, and win free food and drinks. Friday, Jan. 25 Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Join us for learning activities, crafts and more. Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play and Learn – Bring your little ones for free pla...
St John museum plans dinner, bingo to fund lighting project St. John Heritage Museum committee met Jan. 10 to develop 2019 plans for museum improvement and fundraising activities. Improving display lighting was listed as the first priority. “The members have worked for several years to create family stories and other displays of local history. Once everything was installed, the lack of professional lighting became very obvious,” Lydia Smith, committee chairwoman, said after discussing several options, the committee voted to host a fam...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Martin, Jane Merry, born Jan. 13 at six pounds, 13 ounces, to Josh and Amy Martin, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Kyle and Becky Martin, Beaumont, Texas. Maternal grandparents are Don and Lynda Rush, Bakersfield, Calif. Briggs, Seth Noah, born Jan. 15 at eight pounds, 11 ounces, to Killee Torres and Jeremy Briggs, Moscow, Idaho. Baby joins sister Mia, 9. Hossack, Hudson Jack, born Jan. 16 at four pounds, 15 ounces, to Michael Hossack and Jennifer Derrick, Orofino, Idaho. Paternal grandparent is Lori Hossack,... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Calzone or burger, Caesar salad, veggies Tuesday: Straw hats or chicken patty, refried beans, fruit, jello Wednesday: Burrito or burger, corn, tater tots, fruit Thursday: Hot dog or chicken patty, chili, green salad, fruit AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Swiss steak, rice, green beans, cucumber sticks, apple slices, roll Tuesday: Barbecue beef sandwich, baked beans, carrot sticks, banana Wednesday: Early dismissal-Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic roll, salad, pineapple Thursday: Straw hats, corn, fruit tray, veggie tray,...
