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COLFAX - After an outstanding end to the season, the Colfax Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams both will head to the 2B WIAA state tournament. Both teams won their district crossover matches on Saturday, Feb. 17, in West Valley, to advance to state. The girls were up first, taking on Liberty Bell. Colfax dominated the match, taking the 67-21 victory. Colfax held Liberty Bell to just two points in the first quarter, where as the Bulldogs scored 23 first quarter points. Brynn McGaughy led...
PALOUSE - In a highly-anticipated battle between Whitman County rivals, the Garfield-Palouse girls basketball team and the Colton Wildcats, the Vikings emerged victorious, eliminating the Wildcats from state playoff contention. The Vikings and Wildcats played on Friday, Feb. 16, in Dayton. In the game, the Wildcats would struggle to score against the height and length of the Vikings. Colton would fall 29-42 to the Vikings. Although the Wildcats have height throughout their lineup, particularly...
OAKESDALE - Oakesdale will be all over the 1B boys basketball state tournament results, as both the boys and girls basketball teams have qualified for the tournament. The Nighthawk girls team took first in their district match with a decisive 35-30 victory over Sunnyside Christian. Both teams fought hard on the defensive end to limit scoring chances as both Oakesdale and Sunnyside Christian scored less than 40 points in the game. Oakesdale and Sunnyside Christian were both ranked in the top-10...
PULLMAN - With the 2023-24 High School wrestling season coming to an end, the top wrestlers in Washington traveled to Tacoma to compete in the Mat Classic state championship tournament. The tournament was held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17. Both the Colfax Bulldogs and Pullman Greyhounds sent athletes to compete in the Classic. Colfax had two athletes score points in the meet, with Cooper Phillips taking sixth. For the Greyhounds, they had four athletes score points, with three of them...
OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives has stripped the flexibility of wildfire victims in rebuilding out of a bill introduced by Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane. Volz’s original House Bill 1899 would have allowed wildfire victim’s to rebuild under Jan. 1, 2023, construction codes, if they so chose. The amended version strips that flexibility and would only make assistance available to victims rebuilding using more energy efficient and environmental-friendly ways. Subject to the funding availability, the state Department of Commerce would...
OLYMPIA — A bill requiring the state Department of Corrections to study the feasibility of creating a wild horse inmate training program passed the state House, 95-2, last Tuesday. House Bill 2210 would direct Corrections to study and develop a wild horse training, holding and farrier program at state corrections centers, like nearby Coyote Ridge in Connell. It’s the second time the horse-training program was approved by the House. “This is a bill that originally passed the Legislature in 2020,” sponsor Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, said. “But th...
While driving down the road to I-90 from Cheney, I saw F-135 refueling planes circling around Fairchild Airforce Base. It occurred to me that there are many military airplanes waiting to be deployed. These airplanes could be used to avoid further starvation and death in Gaza by airlifting food, water and medicine in this war-torn region. And, to help Americans to honor our value for human life, we could send hospital ships like Mercy Corp, to the Mediterranean Sea to treat injured women and children, and of course men. Involving the military...
President Joe Biden’s accomplishments have been remarkable, especially considering the cult-like devotion to Donald Trump of most congressional Republicans, including Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Trump opposes everything Biden proposes, completely disregarding our country’s welfare, caring only about his election. A prime example is Trump’s recent edict that all Republicans scuttle the bipartisan, long-negotiated Senate deal that supported Ukraine and limited immigration. House Speaker Mike Johnson had already complied by withholding a full House...
Like approximately 200 million other folks, I watched the Super Bowl ad “Jesus gets us”. Like most things on TV, it wasn’t showing the complete truth. “Jesus gets us” is true. But, He doesn’t wash our feet and leave us in our sin. The point of “the washing of feet” is the continual cleaning FROM sin—not the acceptance of it. Jesus doesn’t endorse, accommodate, coddle, nor tolerate sin. He loves us sinners enough to transform us out of our sin. He doesn’t wash our feet so we can continue to walk in it. And, He has paid the bloody price to break...
In Washington, this year we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years which is good for our agriculture, hydropower generation, barging, local water supplies, and fish and wildlife. However, 20 years ago we faced the same severe drought that is afflicting the world’s major river drainages including the Colorado River. That water scarcity forced factories to close, farmland to remain f...
Funny how it took a move into the country before a Democrat would support efforts to clean up our forests. Last week, Senate Bill 6121 passed the Senate unanimously. The bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Van De Wege — a Democrat who now lives at Lake Sutherland — encourages the removal of downed timber and other “fuel” that could feed a wildfire. He should be commended for being the first Democrat to step out of the party box and recognize the importance of removing downed timber, dead snags and othe...
Trudy (Gertrude Ann) Weber, maiden name Druffel, passed away on February 10, 2024, at her home with her children by her side. She was born on September 2, 1926, in Colton, Washington, to Maggie (Reisenauer) and Ben Druffel, and grew up in the Colton community where she attended school. She attended Washington State University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority prior to marrying her husband, LeRoy Weber, on November 26, 1946. They made their home on their family farm outside of...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 22 Fish filet sandwich, french fries, mandarin oranges, coleslaw, no-bake cookies Monday, Feb. 26 Chicken rice bowl, oriental veggies, egg rolls, sticky rice pudding Colton Wednesday, Feb. 28 Fish filet sandwich, french fries, mandarin oranges, coleslaw, no-bake cookies Endicott Tuesday, Feb. 27 Pasta bar, potato bar, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 28 Blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs with salsa, sausage, peaches Pullman Friday, Feb. 23 Bring a friend day, fish taco with taco slaw, Mexican street corn,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Orion Alphonse Garnean, a boy, was born Feb. 4, 2024. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Michael and Carol Garnean, of Moses Lake. Maternal Grandparents are Richard and Carrie Snyder, of Buffalo, N.Y. Elsie Beatrice Brown, a girl, was born Feb. 5, 2024, to parents Andrew and Audrey Brown, of Moscow. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Dennis Brown, of Deer Park. Maternal Grandparents are Ed and Janet Van Nuland, of Pullman. Elsie joins sisters Olivia, 16, Christiana, 10,...
PULLMAN — Tickets are still available for purchase for the Whitman County Humane Society’s Furball and Yappy Hour Fundraiser this Saturday, Feb. 24, from 6-9 p.m. at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Event Center, 1825 Schweitzer Drive. The event is a dinner and auction to raise funds for the Humane Society, with a 2024 theme of “Pawrates of the Caribbean.” Those interested can still purchase tickets at https://event.auctria.com/3daa7e74-27aa-4033-aac7-6fc04674c359/....
UNIONTOWN — The Knights of Columbus is hosting a crab feed fundraiser to benefit the Guardian Angel St. Boniface School in Uniontown this Saturday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Uniontown Community Building, South Washington Street. Tickets are available at S&S Cabinets in Colton, 609 Broadway Street, or by contacting Jake Druffel at (509)-499-1920. Meals can be purchased for take-out....
COLFAX – The Whitman County Cattlemen’s Association is continuing their scholarship tradition this year, offering at least one, but potentially more, scholarships to applicable students. The scholarship this year is set for a minimum of $1,000. In order to qualify for the scholarship, several requirements needs to be met: • Applicants home address must be located in Whitman County • Applicants must be a graduating high school senior (or home school equivalent) • Applicants must be continuing their course of study in an agriculture related f...
PULLMAN — The League of Women Voters of Pullman and Whitman County have launched their 2024 Visual Arts Competition for students with the theme “Let’s celebrate voting: Why Does Voting Matter?” for grades 3-12. Participants must be residents of Whitman County and fill out an entry form with a parent or legal guardian’s signature. The competition has three grade groupings: 3rd through 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, and 9th through 12th. All artwork submitted must be one original completed by the student. No videos or images in motion ar...
TEKOA — The Innovia Foundation is sponsoring a free showing of the 1998 film “The Parent Trap” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. The free event, open to everyone, comes with a free concession item per person and the chance to win a $250 grant to a nonprofit of their choice for submitting photos from the event. Innovia Foundation focuses on historic theaters during February by offering free screenings of family-friendly films. CEO of Innovia Foundation, Shelly O’Quinn, said that communi...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Feb. 2 – Feb. 19: Feb. 2 Jeffery L. Cleghorn, was found guilty of assault in the fourth degree, and is therefore sentenced to two days of jail, suspended/deferred 361 days. This crime is an offense which requires sex or kidnapping offender registration, therefore the defendant shall have a biological sample collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis. If the defendant has already had a biological sample collected, the collecting age...
Feb. 8 Hiddenview Homes, LLC, Moscow, Idaho., transferred NNA Hidden View Court, Pullman, Wash., to Hiddenview Homes, LLC, Moscow, Idaho., parcels 112420002010000, 112420002020000, 112420002030000, 112422040000, 112420002050000, 112420002060000, 112420002070000, undisclosed value, Quit Claim Deed. Feb. 12 Yaijan Ton and Li-Ying Chen, Pullman, Wash., sold 1459 SW Sagebrush Lane, Pullman, Wash., to Fairen and Jonathan Schnore, Pullman, Wash., parcel 114340000010000, selling price $399,900, Statutory Warranty Deed. Feb. 13 H & A Schultheis Family...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Feb. 13 9:04 a.m.- SR 27, Pullman. Code violations. 9:29 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Transportation detail. 10:29 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 11:35 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 12:05 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John. DARE. 1:38 p.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Litter. 3:06 p.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Traffic offense. 3:16 p.m.- Steptoe Butte State Park Road, Oakesdale. Citizen assis...
COLFAX—The Colfax Police reported the following calls from Feb. 8 – Feb. 13 Feb. 8 2:28 p.m.- Citizen dispute Main Street. 3:02 p.m.- Suspicious person Main Street. 3:17 p.m.- Traffic violation Main Street and Last Street. Feb. 9 5:37 p.m.- Communications problem Fairview Street. 7:29 p.m.- Civil call Main Street. 8:54 p.m.- Agency assist Main Street. Feb. 10 12:13 a.m.- Agency assist arrest Andrew Foster. 9:01 a.m.- Parking problem Deanway Street. 10:38 a.m.- Found property Mill Street. 3:35 p.m.- Civil call Hauser Avenue. Feb. 11 5:01 a.m...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Feb. 13 – Feb. 18: Feb. 13 Joseph Osias Robinett, 44, Washington Department of Corrections 3rd degree assault warrant. Held without bail through other court. Feb. 14 Andrew Lee Foster, 38, Department of Corrections hold. Held without bail through other court. Awadh Sharif Mohamed, 19, DUI. Good time release Feb.16 at 6 p.m. Feb. 15 Robert Eugene Ladd, warrant DWLS, assault 4th degree, protection order violation. $11,000 bond or $2,000 cash bail through District Cou...
