Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 37
Craig Culbertson, 65, passed away Jan. 28, 2022, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho. He was born on April 24, 1956 to Dale Clayton and Helen Elaine (Rubin) Culbertson in Colfax, Wash. Craig grew up in Colfax, attending Colfax High School. He was very active in sports, specifically basketball and football, and graduated with the class of 1974. After high school, he went on to attend Washington State University where he received a degree in Agricultural Education, and graduated cum laude...
Jeremiah Joseph Shea, Colfax resident, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 30, 2022, at his home near Colfax. He was 91. The Rosary will be recited on Sunday evening, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax. Funeral Mass will be Monday, February 7th, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Post Falls, Idaho. Burial will follow in the Colfax Cemetery. Jeremiah was born June 7, 1930, in Joliet, Ill., the fourth of six children, to George and...
COLFAX – Award winning author Jack Nisbet presents “John Leiber and the Ice Age Floods 1885-1905” on April 2. Nisbet talks about the book on April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Whitman County Library in Colfax. He is speaking about his most recent work, “The Dreamer and the Doctor.” Nisbet traces the journey of prospector John Leiber and his physician wife, Carrie, across the intermountain west to homestead on the southern end of Lake Pend Oreille. While working as a forest surveyor in the 1890s, Leiber observed and wrote down descriptions of flood fea...
CHENEY – Eighteen students from Whitman County mad the fall 2021 Dean’s List. The EWU Dean’s List is released after every fall, winter and spring quarter. The fall and spring quarter lists include students on the semester system. An undergraduate student, earning 12 quality hours and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean’s List. The following students from Whitman County made the list: COLFAX Isabelle Erickson, Jenna Getz, Kellen Morgan, Sadie Thompson LACROSSE Zoe Bailey OAKESDALE Madison Shrope ROSALIA Rachel Evans, Makala...
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Humane Society of the Palouse is hosting its annual soup and pie fundraiser again on Feb. 28. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., assorted soups and pies from local restaurants are offered at the 1912 Center Great Room, located at 412 E. Third Street in Moscow, Idaho. Proceeds go to the Humane Society of the Palouse, who operate the animal shelter at 2019 E. White Avenue in Moscow. The shelter is open 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. “The … luncheon brings together delicious food and caring community members who h...
UNIONTOWN – Country and folk music is performed by Daniel Mark Faller on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Uniontown. The artist starts at 7 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn at 419 N Parkway in Uniontown. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. “(Faller)’s genre of country and folk-rock with a Texas flavor in the vein of Waylon Jennings (and) Willie Nelson. (It’s) is a favorite with local audiences. In 2021 Daniel has added dozens of tunes to his show playlist and you’ll find him doing everythin...
UNIONTOWN – Artisans at the Dahmen Barn presents "des amis semblables et différents" with an open reception on Feb. 6. The reception is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 419 N. Parkway in Uniontown. Artists Barney Saneholtz and Franceen Hermanson's work are on display. "(Saneholtz and Hermanson) have been friends for years, way before ever sharing a studio at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn. (Saneholtz)'s medium of choice is watercolor and pen and ink. (Hermanson) loves color no matter what medium al...
George F. Conning was born on Jan. 28, 2022, to Daniel and Elizabeth Canning, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. He joins his brother Peter (5). Nellie R. Prado was born on Jan. 31, 2022, to Christopher Prado and Jessica Mittendorf, of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents are Joe and Lisa Prado, of Lewiston, Idaho, and Sallie Mittendorf, and Brad and Liz Mittendorf, of Lewiston, Idaho. She joins her sister Kiana (17) and brother Carter (3)....
I am writing to encourage the Colfax community to support the school levy with their votes on Feb. 8. As a teacher in the Colfax School District for 21 years, I was, and I am, aware of what the levy money supports. First, and foremost, the levy money contributes significantly to a quality education when we have up to date textbooks and technology. Second, even though our schools are small, we offer a good variety of activities where students can explore their talents and abilities in the form of extra-curricular programs. Without this levy...
Most rural residents are still waiting to see the fruits of their taxes that they willingly passed because of what Whitman County Public Works Director Mark Storey said the money would go towards. When will one of the commissioners step up and do what is right and deliver on what was said? Still patiently waiting for the three extra road positions to be filled where there is work that needs to be done. Two maintenance worker entry spots have been filled but why are you hiring people that don’t have a CDL or the experience? Now hiring a shop f...
Most of the school districts in this county have levy proposals on next week’s election, and I want to add my voice in support of those measures. Study after study have shown that every dollar invested in children’s education returns dividends to the community many times over – including reduced crime. From my perspective, it makes great sense: fight crime, invest in kids....
The Colfax School District challenges itself to provide a positive learning environment. My husband and I have watched our four children go through the Colfax educational system well prepared to enter their higher education careers. As graduates, they entered professional careers thankful for their educational foundation and the work ethic learned while in the district. I was fortunate to teach in the district for 35 years, retiring from the classroom in 2010. The last 12 years I have been contracted by the district to serve as a curriculum...
We are only a couple of weeks into 2022 and it is already shaping up to be another challenging year for America’s 5.5 million family businesses dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Rampant inflation, supply chain bottlenecks, and acute worker shortages continue. Family businesses are vital to America. According to the Conway Center for Family Business, they account for two-thirds of our nation’s GDP, just over 60% of U.S. jobs, and 78% of all new jobs created. They’re really resilient and n...
Last week, I wrote that two bills addressing the state’s flawed and controversial long-term care program (LTC) (nicknamed the “short-term care program”) and the costly payroll tax (dubbed the “long-term tax”) funding it had come over to the Senate after being passed by the House. The Senate fast-tracked these two measures this week, as the Ways and Means Committee held public hearings on them Monday and then approved them Tuesday. The full Senate yesterday passed the two bills, sending them to G...
In the Jan. 27 edition of the Whitman County Gazette, in the article “Colfax’s barber puts his scissors away,” we incorrectly stated Terry Vietz was the last barber in Colfax. We apologize for the mistake and any inconvenience it may have caused....
Monday, Jan. 24 12:04 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy requested a case number for “other law enforcement calls.” 1:05 a.m. – Fonner Street, Endicott – A theft was reported. 1:13 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy requested a case number for illegal drugs. 12:12 p.m. – SR 270, Pullman – A stray dog was reported. 3:09 p.m. – Johnson Road, Pullman – Three dogs were running loose. 3:48 p.m. – Madison Street, Tekoa – A deputy requested a case number for “other law enforcement calls.” 5:25 p.m. – Undisclosed location, Uniontown ...
Monday, Jan. 24 9:09 a.m. – West Fairview – An officer responded to a report of physical abuse. 10:30 a.m. – West Wall – A theft was reported. Tuesday, Jan. 25 11:27 a.m. – I Street – A person complained their neighbor was reading their mail. 3:06 p.m. – Main Street – An officer made an Adult Protective Services report. 4:41 p.m. – Morton Street – An officer responded to a Life Alert signal that was set off accidentally. Wednesday, Jan. 26 2:06 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer and the fire department responded to a communications problem....
Randy A. Skalicky, 30, booked Jan. 26 for driving while license suspended, license plate flipping device, passion of meth with intent to sell, theft in the third degree, and possession of stolen property. Bail $100,000. Joshua T. Musselman, 26, booked Jan. 26, for criminal trespassing. Bail $500. Daniel F. Thomas, 37, booked Jan. 26 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear regarding charges of burglary in the second degree. Bail $4,896. Jeffrey L. Rohwer, 41, booked Jan. 26, for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant...
Steven Aspenwall, of Colfax, sold a 2010 CEDC 64x28 mobile home to Jana Symonds, of Colfax, parcel 3-5185-00-01-0122, selling price $83,000, Jan. 26...
OLYMPIA - The Senate Law and Justice Committee last week acted on three public-safety measures from Spokane Valley Republican Sen. Mike Padden. Senate Bill 5710, which received a hearing in the committee Jan. 24, is aimed at reducing contamination in the state toxicology laboratory. An investigation revealed that between October 2018 and June 2019, at least eight cases of cross-contamination were found to have taken place at the state toxicology lab in Seattle. "For 12 years, I served as a...
PULLMAN – The Pullman Regional Hospital selection committee has narrowed the list of candidates for the hospital’s next chief executive officer. From a pool of 44 applicants, 15 move forward in the selection process The applicants are being asked to explain how they would plan to address the community’s needs, in written format. Submissions are scored in several categories. Candidates moving forward will be asked to participate in Zoom interviews with the committee, according to Alison Weigley, director of external relations. The CEO candi...
TEKOA – Tekoa School District is remaining open on Feb. 22-23 to make up for snow days. The district closed for Jan. 3 and Jan. 6 due to inclement weather. To make them up, the schools are to remain open on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, following Presidents Day on Feb. 21. “For this reason, there will be no mid-winter break this year,” a district spokesman said....
PULLMAN – Pullman city council is holding a special meeting on Feb. 5 for training. The meeting starts at 9 .m. in the council chamber at 190 SE Crestview Street in Pullman, according to Mayor Glenn A. Johnson....
PDF