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Longtime Colfax barber, Terry Lee Vietz, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5th, at home with his loving wife by his side after a brief but hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 71. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 19th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Pavilion at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. Final resting place will be at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake. Terry was born July 4, 1950, in Walla Walla, Wash., and raised in Newport, Wash., by his parents Harold and... Full story
Born in Seattle to Harold and Anni Sherfey, and raised by his Aunt Ruth and Uncle Myron Cutting in Colfax, Wash., following the early death of his mother. He was the delight of his family and friends, who shared in his adventurous spirit and benefited from his kind heart. He was a dedicated 41-year career employee of the Union Pacific Railroad and an even more dedicated husband to his wife of 71 years, Florence Cloaninger Sherfey, and as a dad to his three children, Larry, Paul and Gloria. Well... Full story
Jacob Lee Kramer, of Colfax, died unexpectedly on February 7, 2022, at his home. He was 30. Jake was born March 26, 1991, in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in a large extended family near Kelso, Wash., with his parents, Kenneth and Sara Jo Burger Kramer and nine siblings. Jake moved with the family to Colfax, Wash., in 2002. Following the 10th grade, Jake went into the Job Corps at Moses Lake, Washington where he completed his G.E.D. and received other valuable training from 2007-2009. He moved ba... Full story
Madison Ashleigh Blankenship - Hill passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of Monday, February 7, 2022, at the young age of 20. Born April 5, 2001, in Colfax, Wash., to Amanda Beardslee and Phillip Blankenship, she came into this world a fighter and full of determination. In her short life she dealt with more than most will ever know. She was blessed at a young age with a loving stepdad Kevin Hill and stepmom Amanda (Bell) Blankenship who loved her like their own from day one. What... Full story
Recent visitors at the home of David Stueckle were his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Larry Light of Portland. They arrived on Wednesday and returned to their home on Sunday. Last Sunday, the Dusty Gun Club held their annual sausage shoot....
COLFAX – The Colfax Thrifty Grandmothers are awarding $10,000 in 10 scholarships for graduating high school students in Whitman County. The scholarships are for students attending accredited colleges, universities and vocational schools There are no restrictions on a student’s course of study or career path, and students pursuing vocational or technical education are encouraged to apply. “The most serious consideration is given to students who have been active in their communities and plan to be a positive influence wherever they live,...
Colsen S. Gibb was born on Feb. 1, 2022, to David and Andrea Gibb, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Grandparents are Dave and Barb Gibb, of Cheney, and Fred and Jamie Cardenas, of Granger. He joins his sisters Jaisha (16), Cianna (13) and Kyrie (9). Elliot G. Good was born on Feb. 1, 2022, to Corey and Erika Good, of Pullman. Grandparents are Karen and Andy Jones, of Albion, and Jeff Hanson, of Pullman, and Linda Criswell, of Pullman. He joins his brother Jackson (7). Jaxson I. Moore was born on Feb. 2, 2022, to Riley and Vanessa Moo...
Monday, Feb. 7 9:48 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – The sheriff’s chaplain assisted the Colfax police. 10:21 a.m. – Wawawai-Pullman Road, Pullman – A deputy conducted a welfare check. 11:44 a.m. – Wawawai Road, Clarkston – An abandoned vehicle was reported. 11:57 a.m. – Grand Avenue, Pullman – Elsie A. Hada, 25, was ticketed for driving while license suspended. 1:12 p.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a hang-up 9-1-1 call. 1:40 p.m. – US 195, Colfax – A deputy requested a case number for “other law enforcement calls.” 1:48 p....
Monday, Feb. 7 9:48 a.m. – Main Street – An officer assisted EMTs and the coroner with a person who died. 1:12 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a communication problem. Tuesday, Feb. 8 10:37 a.m. – Point drive – The chief investigated a complaint of fraud. 3:34 p.m. – Morten Street – The chief requested a case number for an assault. Wednesday, Feb. 9 2:08 a.m. – Fairview Street – A citizen requested assistance. 12:30 p.m. – Main Street – The chief responded to a trespassing complaint. 12:31 p.m. – Meadow Street – The chief respon...
Jaqueline B. Thompson, 62, booked Feb. 9 for a Multnomah County, Ore., warrant regarding a five counts of unlawful possession of a weapon. Bail $10. Felix W. Schuck, 39, booked Feb. 10 for a Dept. of Corrections warrant for failing to comply regarding a charge of domestic violence. No bail. Jeffrey F. Webb, 33, booked Feb. 13 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence....
Arnold Daniels is guilty of driving while his licenses was suspended in the third degree and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, fined $500 with $500 suspended, fees $43, and 12 months of unsupervised probation. James Bober is guilty of driving while his licenses was suspended in the third degree and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 83 days suspended, fined waived, fees waived, and 12 months of unsupervised probation. Omar Urrutia is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89...
Linda Chesser, of Lewiston Idaho, transferred a 1995 28x48 Liber mobile home to Joseph and Danica Babcock, of Pullman, parcel 3-5238-00-04-60-0056, selling price $0, Feb. 9...
PULLMAN – Garbage rates at the Whitman County Landfill, 252 Landfill Road, is $55 per ton during cleanup week of April 8-16. The county set limitations on what is accepted at the landfill and transfer stations. Commercial and business haulers are not being accepted. The rate during the week is for residential waste only. Some services are offered all year for free. The landfill accepts old appliances, scrap, metal, used oil and engine fluids, household cleaners, fertilizers, yard trimmings, and recyclables. Glass, plastic, aluminum, n...
COLFAX – William “Bill” Hughes was recognized for his service to the country by receiving Quilts of Valor. The handmade quilt was presented to him at the Bible Church in Endicott during a ceremony on Jan. 29, according to Diana King. Hughes served from 1952-1953 in the Army as an Army corporal. He started at Camp Roberts in San Miguel, Calif., and then was sent to Germany where his primary responsibility was as a tank mechanic....
COLFAX – Retired educators Ellen and Paul Pack are offering self-directed tutoring for students ages 6-16 at the Colfax Library. The free program is offered each Monday and Tuesday from 2-4:30 p.m. with a special time for team building and socialization activities every Tuesday from 3-4 p.m., according to Sheri Miller, interim director/youth services manager at the Whitman County Rural Library District. For questions or scheduling, contact the Packs at paulpack@hotmail.com or call the Colfax Library at 509-397-4366....
KETTLE FALLS — The School Board here voted Monday night to buck Gov. Jay Inslee’s school-mask mandate. The board was the first to reject the governor’s continued efforts to force students, state employees and others to wear masks. The move in Kettle Falls prompted a similar move in Richland on Tuesday. The Richland School District is among the largest in Eastern Washington. The decisions in those schools come as many Eastern Washington schools, businesses and offices have already shed masks....
At a recent press conference, Gov. Jay Inslee was asked several questions about the state’s nursing shortage, a problem that existed long before the COVID-19 era. Reporters were stabbing around at various solutions being proposed in the Legislature. Should we regulate hospital working arrangements? Should we limit what contract nurses are paid? How does the government protect nurses from burnout? Gov. Inslee summed up the concerns well: “The best solution is to produce more nurses that are ava...
We have been on the House floor all week with most legislators participating remotely. This is the time of session where long days and nights are spent briefing all House members on bills that have passed through their respective policy committees. We debate, draw up amendments, and vote on legislation that will have an impact on your life in some way or another. TRANSPORTATION This week, the majority party introduced their transportation plan. Here are a few key points: • It would begin in 2...
Washington Sen. Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee announced in October, they’ll listen to diverse viewpoints with open minds to recover salmon and potentially breach the four Lower Snake River dams. Their focus on restoring Snake River salmon and steelhead runs is too limited. It needs to be expanded to cover the entire Snake River drainage. Currently, the four lower dams — all in Washington — are targeted to determine if they should be torn down to improve ocean-going fish runs while ignor...
COLFAX – Whitman County Coroner Annie Pillers announced she is running for re-election in November. Candidates can file for election from May 16 to May 20. The primary election is Aug. 2 and the general election is Nov. 8. The coroner is not alone. Seven other county officials face re-election this year. The positions of assessor, auditor, clerk, Dist. 3 commissioner, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and treasurer are part of the general election. Pillers joined the coroner’s office in 2008, became a deputy coroner in 2013, and began serving as...
COLFAX – Brett Myers announced his re-election bid for a sixth term as Whitman County Sheriff. “It has been my privilege to serve as the sheriff of this great county for the past 20 years. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities of the next four years,” Myers stated. Myers began serving the county in 2003. Eight county officials face re-election this year. The positions of county assessor, auditor, clerk, coroner, Dist. 3 commissioner, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and treasurer are part of the general election. Candidates can f...
OLYMPIA – Ninth District legislators, representing Whitman County, are offering a virtual town hall on Feb. 22. Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye are discussing the 2022 legislative session, mandatory long-term care insurance tax, meaningful tax relief, law enforcement reform bills, emergency powers reform and the state’s $8.8 billion surplus including $2.2 billion in reserves and $1.2 billion in unspent federal stimulus. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. The remote event is being conducted using Zoo...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Whitman County commissioner was among the experts testifying Tuesday, Feb. 15, on the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s brownfields program. A so-called “brownfield” is a potentially contaminated, abandoned property. The EPA’s program is set to expire next year, which prompted the hearing about its importance and ways to cleanup brownfields and attract potential buyers and developers to make the properties viable sources of property taxes and jobs. Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent spoke as a representativ...
RITZVILLE – An Adams County District Court judge is expected to hear oral arguments Thursday, Feb. 17, in a motion for a change of venue in the trial of a local political activist who allegedly attacked a state senator. In a Feb. 8 hearing, Adams County District Court Judge Andrea Russell instructed defense attorney Carson Van Val-kenburg to file the change of venue motion by Feb. 11 in the case against Glenn R. Stockwell, 64, of Ritzville. Stockwell a former candidate for various elected offices, was arrested Oct. 11 on possible charges of f...
