Articles from the February 1, 2017 edition
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Bob Stout fills Palouse city council seat
Reviewing three applicants for vacated city council position No. 7, the City of Palouse Jan. 24 appointed Bob Stout to the seat. He takes over after the resignation of representative Christopher Langsett in December. A former Moscow citycouncilman,...
Tekoa will keep its payphone
The City of Tekoa has decided to keep its payphone. After discussion by the city council on the $852 annual expense, a decision was made at its Jan. 23 meeting. “We decided to leave the phone,” said Mayor John Jaeger. “It's probably the only... Full story
Whitman CD annual meet set for Feb. 9
The annual Whitman Conservation District Meeting will be Feb. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the LaCrosse Café, 204 South Main Street, LaCrosse. The agenda will include Ted Nealey, Endicott, Grazing Cover Crop Trials, 5 to 5:30; Doug Finkelnburg, Lewiston,...
Pullman C of C presents dinners
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce will be presenting two winemaker's dinners for the Valentine's Day weekend. The special dinners come at a cost of $100 per person and will feature a five-course meal from Banyans on the Ridge and wine pairings from... Full story
Good Old Days Feb. 2
125 years ago The Commoner Jan. 29, 1892 For many weeks various and conflicting reports have been going the rounds concerning the Union Pacific shops at this place, says the Tekoa Globe. The first report which threw the town into a furor of... Full story
Empire door plan on meeting agenda
A question about whether to install a doorway connecting Tekoa's Empire Theatre and the adjoining Community Center will be the subject of a meeting Feb. 21 at the theater at 7 p.m. Members of the city council will present a plan for a... Full story
Etcetera Feb. 2
Visiting pastor at Garfield Lee Books, former pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, and his wife, the former Karen Peacock, will lead worship Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Garfield United Methodist Church, 2nd and Union, Garfield. GP to... Full story
St. Ignatius in limbo
Status of the former St. Ignatius Hospital building in Colfax remains on hold after a pending sale stalled out in December, according to Valoree Gregory, Colfax unified executive director. The potential buyer reportedly hit a snag with the cost of...
Savvy Senior: How to Guard Against Medicare Fraud
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the steps seniors need to take if they suspect Medicare fraud? Suspicious Sandy Dear Sandy, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers more than $60 billion every year, making it one of the most profitable crimes in America. Here’s...
Schmick hesitant on prospect of new distracted driving bills
Ninth District State Representative Joe Schmick and the Washington state legislature may soon consider two new bills aiming to limit smartphone use while driving. Drafted by Rep. Jessyn Farrell, D-Seattle, House Bill 1371 would prohibit any hands-on... Full story
Pullman schools, WSU issue statements after Trump immigration ban
After President Donald Trump Friday signed an executive order on immigration, banning travel to the U.S. by citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries, suspending all refugee admission for 120 days and barring all Syrian refugees... Full story
Menus: Week of Feb. 6-10
AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Mon.: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, grapes. Tues.: Taco with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, banana. Wed.: Macaroni and cheese, salad, veggies, fruit tray. Thurs.: Swiss steak, rice, green beans, carrot sticks, ap...
Library calendar Feb. 2
Thursday, Feb. 2 Colton – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Ozobots STEM Program – Tiny robots are invading the Colton Library. Kids grades 5 and up are invited to come explore robotic programming and learn to digitally control the Ozobots. Colton – 6 to...
Crazy 8s Math Club gathers in Palouse
Beverly Pearce, Palouse librarian and fire support crew member, showed her firefighter gear and equipment at Crazy 8s Math Club in Palouse. Crazy 8s is an after-school club designed to get kids fired...
Gun club results
Endicott Endicott Gun Club results from its weekly competition are as follows: Open-Mike Melcher 22, Brandon Phillips 21, Clark Miller 20, Dave Johnson 20 and Jim Pelissier 20; Lady-Jessica Geissinger 21; Junior-Connor Pelissier 25, Joe Vietz 23,...
Pullman CC hosts speakers at Hill-Ray Ag Day luncheon
Pullman Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Farm-City Day Luncheon Tuesday at Hill-Ray Plaza in Colfax. Various speakers provided information in their areas of expertise. Speakers included Tom Kammerzell, Port of Whitman County Commissioner; Tony... Full story
Poet laureate to visit libraries
Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall. Washington state poet laureate Tod Marshall will visit the Endicott Library next Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., and the Palouse Library Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.... Full story
Kneale rite fills Selbu Lutheran
Dusty A capacity crowd filled the Selbu Lutheran Church last Saturday for the celebration of life for local native, Gary Kneale, who passed away Dec. 17 in Phoenix, Ariz. Overnight guest at the home of David and Phyllis Stueckle was their grandson,...
LaCrosse FFA meats trio places fourth at nationals
Lacrosse Members of the LaCrosse FFA meats team had the opportunity to compete in the National Western Round-Up competition in Denver, Colo. The team placed fourth in the national event. Abigail McGregor, Britte Harder and Nicole Harder made the...
My Favorite Recipes: Meet Pete Koerner, Colfax
Pete Koerner, proprietor of the Top Notch Café in Colfax, home of the world’s best burgers. Prior to arriving on the scene in Colfax, Pete Koerner lived and worked in several places across the...
Nancy Taylor wraps up weather recording career
Nancy Taylor of LaCrosse has closed out her career as a volunteer weather recorder. Taylor was honored two years ago by the National Weather Service for 40 years of service. The award is called the Thomas Jefferson award. She said her late husband,... Full story
Snow pack caves in roof of Tekoa storage building
An estimated 1,200 square-foot section of roof came down at the former Cohn Motor Co. location and later Redfern & Sons Motor Company. Part of a roof collapsed on one of the original Tekoa buildings J...
Hen House Chicks reopen after nearly three weeks following flood, leaks
The Hen House Chicks is back in business after nearly three weeks of closed doors. The business was forced to close after flooding in the basement of the building took out a furnace and left the building without heat. Tick Klock Drug and Palouse...
Snow hits again
Two men pause during plowing near Fit in Colfax on Tuesday morning. Overnight storms once again left snow to be plowed off streets, sidewalks and parking lots. Starting all over again – a woman...