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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: A bank stabilization project along the South Fork of the Palouse River and Fourmile Creek. This project intends to install a 50 foot riparian buffer on approximately 12 acres of land and 6,700 stream feet. Bio-engineered bank stabilization structures will be installed along a 300 foot span along Fourmile Creek. The location of the...
Thursday, Jan. 28 Colfax, Lacrosse & Tekoa – Storytime - Bring in the littles ones for stories, crafts and more. Visit online calendar for times and themes Malden – 10:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents. Farmington – 6:30 p.m. – Computer Help – Individual assistance with basic computer help Friday, Jan. 29 Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents. Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John & Uniontown – Early Learning Storytime ...
Dear Savvy Senior, How long should a person hang on to old receipts, stock records, tax returns and other financial documents? I have accumulated boxes full of such papers over the years and would like to get rid of some of it now that I’m retired. Getting Organized Dear Getting, This is a great time of the year to get rid of unnecessary or outdated paperwork and to organize your records in preparation for filing your tax return in the spring. Here’s a checklist of what to keep and what to toss out, along with some tips to help you reduce you...
DEATH NOTICE: NORMAN WILLSON Norman Willson, life long Colfax area farmer, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 26, 2016, at The Courtyard in Colfax. He was 84. Service details are pending and will be announced. Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family. DONALD LYNN PETTIBONE Donald Lynn Pettibone, 79, former long-time Steptoe resident, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Sky Lake Medical Center, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Mr. Pettibone was born in Colfax and raised on the family farm. He attended school in Steptoe and lived on the farm... Full story
Garfield Branch of Whitman County Library will begin new hours of operation starting Feb. 1. The library’s new hours will be Mondays from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Storytime at 1 p.m., and after school programming continuing whenever there is an early release on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. According to Branch Services Manager Catalina Flores, the new hours take into account the heaviest usage times for the library while adding some much needed morning hours....
Alexa Lindgren, daughter of Ken and Karen Lindgren and a 2014 graduate of Oakesdale High School, has been named to the Walla Walla Community College President's List for fall quarter with all A grades. A sophomore defensive specialist and libero for the Warrior's Volleyball team, she was named Eastern Region Player of the Week three times during the fall season. She also made the first team NWAC Eastern Region All-Stars as well as being named to the NWAC Academic list for fall quarter. Alexa will also play softball again for the Warriors this...
RTOP performances set for next month "I Do!, I Do!" will be performed Feb. 11 to Feb. 21 with evening performances at 7:30 and matinees at 1:30. Starring Tina McClure and Dennis McGreevy, it is a musical look at marriage at the turn of the last century and based on the award winning play "The Fourposter.” "The Last Five Years" starring Nate and Kelli Barham will be performed March 2, 3, 4 and 5. It is part of the after-dark series and curtain time will be at 8:30 p.m. Children's Performance Workshop for ages 7 and and up is now accepting a...
AT OAKESDALE SCHOOL: Monday: Mandarin orange chicken, WG roll, brown rice, assorted veggies, apples and peaches, milk. Tuesday: Hamburger gravy, whipped potatoes, WG roll, assorted veggies, oranges and applesauce, milk. Wednesday: PBJ sandwich, tomato soup, goldfish crackers, assorted veggies, strawberries and pears, milk. Thursday: Spaghetti, WG garlic breadstick, corn, assorted veggies, apples and pineapple, milk. Friday: Popcorn chicken, WG rolls, whipped potatoes, assorted veggies, bananas and oranges, milk. AT ST. JOHN SCHOOL: Monday:...
Five generations of the Chittenden family gathered Dec. 9 at Whitman Health & Rehab in Colfax where Gerald Chittenden from Puyallup, 90, is recovering from injuries sustained from a fall while deer hunting with family members in this area. After being treated at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, he opted to continue his recovery at Colfax. Seen here with Gerald, from the left, are his great-grandson, Richard M. Chittenden from Colfax; his son, Richard Wagner Chittenden from Bonney... Full story
LaCrosse preschoolers had a field trip last Wednesday, Jan. 13, to Downtown LaCrosse, as part of Community Helpers Unit. They went to visit all the businesses in town and meet the people that work hard for the community. Stops were made at city hall, the fire station, LaCrosse Library, LaCrosse Market, Pioneer Telephone Company, Umpqua Bank, Jasper Trucking Co., the US Post Office, Startin's Repair and McGregor Co. In the picture, kids from left to right are Jersie Waddell, Ladd Baser, Alexa...
Darian Hisaw, daughter of Michelle and Ronald Schultz of Spokane, and Damon Buck, son of Brad and Tania Buck of Colfax, were married Friday Sept. 18, 2015. The outdoor evening ceremony for immediate family was at Mirabeau Park, Spokane Valley. Kyle Kingsley, youth pastor from the bride’s home church, officiated. The bridesmaids and flower girls wore blush pink dresses while the bride carried a bouquet of pink roses. Following the service, a reception for additional guests was under the park p...
Endicott The Morasch family last Thursday celebrated Floyd Morasch's 93rd birthday at Endicott Food Center. Those present were John Morasch, son from Hermiston; Joni and Madison Bailey, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Spokane; Beverly Morasch; Bob and Ruth Bafus; Myrna Morasch; Bob Morasch; John and Carolyn Morasch; Jerry Schmick; Arlene Mike; ladies coffee group, and the men's lunch bunch. Dad's Night In Pinochle Club met at the home of Judy Cook Jan. 25. Those present were: Jerine...
Dusty Kim and Cindy Pitts have received the Whitman County Century Farm certificate from the county commissioners. Their farm was bought in 1915 by Kim's great-grandfather, John Stueckle. It was acquired by Kim's grandparents J.A. and Rosa Stueckle in 1919 and passed on to Kim and his brothers Jon, Steve and Jeff Pitts in 1993. In 2015, Kim and Cindy Pitts acquired sole ownership. Whitman County farms which have been owned and operated by the same family for 100 years qualify for recognition as a century farm. Michelle Christie, daughter of Bet...
Christine Kackman, Dr. Robert Tulin and Cherry Alice Van Tine were honored at Whitman Community Hospital Foundation’s gala dinner and auction. The three were medical professionals in Colfax, and founders and supporters of the hospital foundation for decades. Gazette Correspondnet Dr. Robert Tulin, Cherry Alice Van Tine and Christine Kackman were honored at the Whitman Community Hospital Foundation dinner and auction Saturday evening. The three honorees were founders of the foundation and remaine... Full story
Rosalia The Rosalia Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Winter 2015 Annual Lighting Contest winners. Three judges from out of the local area toured Rosalia using the city block format. The judges remarked on the beauty of our area and enjoyed viewing the homes with the holiday lights aglow. The judges hope to return next winter. Pat's Book Store is holding the prizes for the winners listed below. First Place Overall: Each of these homes on the block was decorated very well with lights...
Lacrosse LaCrosse Community Outreach Center board member Cheyenne Palmer said the center would like to start 2016 by acknowledging all the support it received in 2015. Its mission is to raise the quality of life for all of the community by meeting basic food needs for any neighbors facing hardship. It is able to provide service to the community through revenue from the Outreach Thrift Shop, direct donations and for 2015 a grant from the Inland Northwest Community Foundation. LCOC appreciates all of the community partners who make it all... Full story
The Startins were honored as the grand marshals in last year's Farmer's Festival parade in LaCrosse for their 50 years in business, which they marked in December with a taco bar and cake. Pictured here are two-year-old Hudson on Eric Startin's lap with Tom Hennigar next to him driving the wagon. In the back, Buggy Startin is standing, and Nancy, Chelsey and Lois Startin are sitting. One of the longest standing businesses in LaCrosse celebrated 50 years of operation in December, marking the day...
-Rob Hinderer photo Howard Morris is shown here with the injured young bald eagle he rescued last Thursday near his home in Hooper. Unable to fly, the bird had been seen in the area for several days before it was rescued. The Washington State University Veterinary hospital was called, and they drove to Hooper to get the eagle and take it back to Pullman to treat the injured wing. They named him Morris....
It was on to Olympia Tuesday for members of the Tekoa Trail and Trestle Association to advocate to keep the John Wayne Pioneer Trail fully open. City councilman and association president Ted Blaszak and member Monte Morgan had meetings scheduled with four state legislators, with hopes for more interactions at a series of events, culminating with a press conference on the capital steps Friday. On Wednesday, Blaszak was set to attend the Association of Washington Cities City Action Days, followed... Full story
The Relay for Life committee poses for a picture during the Relay Brunch Jan. 23. In back, from left to right, are Kathy Clark, Rex Rutledge, Jennifer Morris, Cozy Lueck, Gwen Nolan and Deanna Leinweber. In front are Gail Webster and Taylor Johnson. Laurie Gronning is assisted by Gwen Nolan in signing up for the Relay for Life event which will be June 10-11 in McDonald Park. Events on Main filled Saturday morning and afternoon for the Relay for Life kickoff event. The Relay committee was joined...
REAL ESTATE RECORDS Andrea Walker, Pullman, to John Aeschliman, Pullman, 1973 50x12 Fleetwood mobile home, $5,000, Dec. 7. R.C.Whitman Properties, Colfax, to Lorena and Patrick Shompole, Pullman, house on Cedar Street, Pullman, $250,000, Dec. 7. James and Leslie Thompson, Colfax, Shankar Achanta and Monika Murugeson, house on SW Strawberry Lane, Pullman, $189,000, Dec. 7. Ronda Denowth-Smith, as trustee, to James Southerland, Maple Valley house on Wawawai Rod, $120,000, Dec. 7. Carolyn Kenski, Tucson, Ariz., to Theodore Sabo, Pullman, house on...
In 2001, Boeing shocked state and local leaders announcing it was relocating its headquarters to Chicago. Suddenly, the company with its deep roots in our Puget Sound region was housed on the shores of Lake Michigan. That move coupled with Boeing’s world-wide search for sites to build its next generation of commercial airplanes prompted then Gov. Gary Locke (D) to form a competitiveness council. Its mission was to recommend ways to improve our state’s competitiveness primarily so Boeing’s production and jobs would remain here. Some legis...
Hallmark I want to encourage a “yes” vote on the school district levy. Our levy committee has planned with the administration and staff a reasonable and responsible budget supplement that is necessary to maintain our community as a desirable place to raise a family. Consistent levy support makes it possible to extend the curriculum by providing richer and deeper courses, allows experiences in band and choir that have made these experiences special, provides leadership opportunities in ASB, FFA and FBLA, and allows for classroom needs that don’t... Full story
The Obama administration was right when it insisted that the capture and release of 10 American sailors by Iran showed the benefits of a cooperative relationship with Tehran. The crux of the arrangement is simple: The Iranians agree to humiliate us (and pursue their long war against the United States and their hegemonic ambitions in the Middle East), and we agree not to care. It is, as Secretary of State John Kerry says, diplomacy at its best. What Vice President Joe Biden called "standard nautical practice" involved the Iranians making our... Full story
In the immortal words of Rahm Emanuel, "You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." Of course, he's moved on from Washington power broker to broken mayor of Chicago, where he's becoming a walking, talking crisis himself. He's fighting for his survival in the midst of a police controversy that even by Chicago standards has become a scandal. The difference between the murderous cop abuse this time and that of generations past is the video that makes it impossible to sweep under the rug, like they've always done. But still, the advice to... Full story