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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT CLOSURE Former Whitman County Jail inmates who are in possession of Jail Inmate Trust Fund checks obtained upon release from the Whitman County Jail, please cash your checks prior to February 23rd, 2018. Whitman County will be closing the Jail Inmate Trust Fund account on February 23rd, 2018. 4/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Whitman County, State of Washington Election Processing 2018 The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold a public meeting at the date and time listed below. The meetings of... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner January 27, 1893 The McCowan boys and Champ Payne entered pleas of not guilty in Superior Court Tuesday to the charge of murder in the first degree for the killing of Langford Summers at Garfield. The attorneys for the defendants this morning asked the court to fix a time for hearing a motion for a change of venue and Feb. 13 was named. *** The Mask Social given by the Congregational Ladies' Aid Society at their church Monday evening was well attended. After unmasking, recitations and songs were rendered and the... Full story
A slide on Albion-Parvin Road awaits repair this week as the Whitman County Public Works department holds off until the ground firms up. “It’s still eroding,” said Mark Storey, Public Works director. Storey indicated he will confer with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Department of Fish & Wildlife, then ask county commissioners Monday for an emergency declaration to move forward with repairs. Public Works closed the Albion-Parvin Road Jan. 23 between Albion and Shawnee Road where...
Whitman County commissioners approved the appointment Jan. 15 of Russell Jamison, Garfield, to a four-year term on the Whitman County Planning Commission. The planning commission is now up to seven members. A full roster is nine.... Full story
STRANGE BUT TRUE * It was Italian novelist, philosopher and university professor Umberto Eco who made the following sage observation: “Fear prophets and those prepared to die for the truth, for as a rule they make many others die with them, often before them, at times instead of them.” * The average (presumably non-bearded) man will shave at least 20,000 times over the course of his lifetime. * Although it is a dog, the dhole, which is native to Asia, doesn’t bark; to communicate with other members of its pack, it whistles. Evidently, that... Full story
TRIVIA TEST 1. LANGUAGE: What is a lexicon? 2. PSYCHOLOGY: What is a fear of fish called? 3. ASTRONOMY: What is the sixth planet from the sun? 4. U.S. STATES: Which is the only U.S. state to begin with the letter “P”? 5. SCIENCE: What is the term used when heat is transferred through a solid object? 6. FAMOUS QUOTES: Which 20th-century playwright once said, “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best teach it to dance”? 7. MOVIES: In what movie did an American actress say: “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy n...
The City of Palouse is soliciting letters of interest to fill a vacated Board of Adjustment position. The board meets in the event of an application for a zoning code variance or a conditional use permit, approximately four times per year. The city asks that any residents within city limits who would like to serve to submit a letter of interest to Palouse City Hall, Box 248, 120 East Main Street, Palouse, WA 99161...
Whitman County Library will conduct its 18th annual Food for Fines drive during the month of February at all branches of the library. Residents can make food donations in exchange for up to $10 in outstanding library fines. All donations will go to local food banks....
Among items removed from the court clerk's vault on the second floor of the courthouse three weeks ago was a journal which listed dogs in Whitman County. The journal book, which dated back to the 1920s, had just two or three pages of dogs listed with fees collected at $1 for licensing a male and $1.50 for females. The journal was turned over to the Whitman County Historical Society's archives collection and the Gladish Center in Pullman.... Full story
Aja Schmick, Endicott; Alexa Lindgren, Oakesdale, and Rayna Charles, Rosalia, were named to the Whitworth University Provost's honor roll for fall semester 2017. They qualified by maintaining a grade-point average of at least 3.75 during the semester.... Full story
Among fall graduates of Whitworth University in Spokane were Kyle Johnson, Colfax, Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, and Michal Schuster, St. John, Bachelor of Business, Business Administration. Whitworth has an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.... Full story
The City of Palouse is soliciting letters of interest for a vacated seat on the planning commission. The volunteer panel investigates, reviews and makes recommendations to the city council regarding the creation, adoption and/or revisions to land use planning and zoning, along with matters relating to the city's comprehensive plan. The commission meets four times per year -- at least once per quarter -- held in the city council chambers, or oanther location designated by the commission. The city asks that any residents within city limits who...
Whitman County Cattlemen’s Association will offer one or more scholarship awards this year. For more than 20 years the association has promoted agriculture by offering scholarships. High school seniors (or home school equivalent) who reside in Whitman County and plan on continuing their course of study in an agriculture-related field are encouraged to apply. Each scholarship awarded will be no less than $1,000. The WCCA can increase the amount of a scholarship and/or the number of scholarships awarded. Application deadline is April 1, 2018. A... Full story
Representing the Palouse Empire Rodeo Association, Stan Riebold Jan. 22 presented an eight-year breakout of rodeo operations to the Palouse Empire Fair Board at the Jan. 22 meeting. Riebold's report said September's rodeo at the fair earned $1,269 with revenue of $23,675 and expenses of $22,406. The rodeo does not charge admission over its three-day run at the fair, but the fair makes a support payment from its proceeds to the rodeo. Last year, 2017, the sum was bumped to $8,000. Other rodeo revenue includes sponsorships, box seat sales and...
Senior Kierstyn Ray earned all-A grades to top the first semester honor roll at St. John/Endicott high school. Students earning a grade average between 3.49 and 3.99 included Tanisha Adsitt, Jadyn Corder, Kaylie Dyas, Petrah Evans, Hayden Hallenius, Hannah Herington, Griffin Parrish and Katerina Wiley, seniors; Nelson Hergert, Alahna Hubert, Olivia Larsen, Guinevere Richmond, Cydney Selk, Logan Stanley, Hannah Thompson and Hope White, juniors; Rachel Larsen, Jonathan Logen, Gavin Parrish, Brianna Scott and Owen Swannack, sophomores, Roxy...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about online dating for baby boomers? I’m 57 and recently divorced, and would like to find a new friend to spend time with. Lonely Linda Dear Linda, Whether you’re interested in dating again or just looking for a friend to spend time with, online dating sites have become a very popular and effective way for baby boomers to meet new single people. Making new friends can be challenging as we get older, which is why online dating sites are an excellent option for baby boomers. They provide an easy and con...
Kiah Miller, a student at Colfax High School, has been awarded a Pacific Lutheran University President’s Scholarship worth $26,000 a year. PLU offers a number of merit scholarships to recognize academic achievement, leadership and service, as well as the promise of continued success in these areas as a PLU student. The Presidential Scholarships are renewable for three additional years of undergraduate study....
Malden Chapter 149, Order of the Eastern Star, held a luncheon in honor of Gwelda Henning, retiring secretary of 32 years. Henning was presented with a plaque commemorating her faithful service, and Louise Belsby brought her a plant to set off the plaque. Attendees shared memories of Gwelda’s 50-plus years with the Malden Chapter. A brass plaque bearing Gwelda’s name and years in office will also be installed on the secretary’s desk in the Malden Masonic Lodge. Pictured facing the camera, from the left, Gwelda Henning, Leila Van Dyke, Jessi...
AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets, fries, carrot sticks, pears, muffin. Tuesday: Sausage, eggs, hash browns, French toast, Mandarin oranges, veggie tray. Wednesday: Noon dismissal - BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, cucumber sticks, strawberries. Thursday: Chicken Alfredo, noodles, mixed veggies, broccoli, peaches. Friday: Fish, corn, veggie tray, banana, roll. AT GARFIELD/PALOUSE SCHOOLS: Monday: Mini corn dogs, tossed salad, carrot sticks, cucumber coins, Juice Alive, applesauce. Tuesday: Super nachos, taco meat, corn, diced... Full story
Thursday, Feb. 1 Albion - 4 p.m. - Thursday Art - Come to the library after school for a fantastic art project. Colfax - 7 p.m. - Galentine’s Day - Bring a friend (or two or three) to create festive home décor and bling to add to your party. Enjoy food, drinks and crafting. Please note the $25 fee and RSVP 397-4366. Friday, Feb. 2 Colfax, Palouse and Rosalia - Play and Learn - Bring your little ones for free play and socialization. Endicott, Malden, St. John and Uniontown - Storytime - Kids are invited for stories and imaginative ac... Full story
Stanley V. Neace, 92, former Winona-area farmer who resided in Asotin, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Guardian Angel Homes in Lewiston, Idaho. Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is in charge of arrangements.... Full story
LaCrosse Community Outreach met Jan. 23 at the Gathering Place. The group decided to host a series of fund raisers. The first event will be a spaghetti dinner Feb. 17 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The menu will be spaghetti, sausage/hamburger sauce, green salad with choice of dressings, bread, dump cake and coffee. Outreach plans to host a monthly event such as a St. Patrick’s Day dinner, a Potato Bar in April and a Mother’s Day ice cream social. Officers elected were Wayne Miller, president; Lois Olmstead, treasurer; Mar...
Chocolate walk returns to U-town The Uniontown Chocolate Walk will return for 2018. Start the morning at Wawawai Canyon Winery for coffee and pastries. The winery opens at 8 a.m. Lunch will be available for purchase at the Artisan Barn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the food runs out. While you're there, visit the Andy Sewell exhibit at the Dahmen Barn. Look for the balloons along Highway 195 in Uniontown and Colton for participating businesses. Complimentary chocolate will be provided at each of the participating stores. Colton businesses...
The 2018 Food Summit, hosted by the Palouse Clearwater Food Coalition and the Whitman County Food Coalition drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Gladish Community Center Saturday, Jan. 27. People attended from all over Washington and Idaho. Guy and Beverly Spencer of Palouse's Runner Bean Ranch were honored as 2018's Outstanding Local Food Leaders for the work they do growing produce for the Whitman County food pantries.... Full story
Dustin and Kylonna Krob with Leighton, one of their three children. Siblings Alexandra and Kyler are grown up and out of the family home. Dustin and Kylonna Krob are fairly new to Whitman County. The Krob family recently relocated from Colstrip, Mont., where Kylonna grew up. It was a difficult move leaving so much family and a proud heritage of coal and steam plant workers behind. Kylonna is fond of the memories that her family had in watching Colstrip thrive throughout the years. It is now a...
