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NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads/bridges will be closed to vehicular traffic for the 2018 Snake River Canyon Half Marathon, pursuant to R.C.W. 47.48.01, for the time periods specified below: County Road No. 9000, the Wawawai Road from the Wawawai Park to Steptoe Canyon Road on March 3, 2018 from 8:30a.m. Until 2:00 p.m. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS of Whitman County, Washington GIVEN under my hand this .22nd day of February, 2018. Signed: W. Mark Storey, P.E., County Engineer...
* It was Danish scholar and critic Georg Brandes who made the following sage observation: “Poor is the power of the lead that becomes bullets compared to the power of the hot metal that becomes types.” * You doubtless know who Thomas Edison was — the American inventor of such things as the light bulb, the phonograph and the motion-picture camera. You never learned that he was blind, though, did you? Of course you didn’t — he wasn’t blind. However, even though he could see, historians say that when he was reading, he preferred Braille to... Full story
1. LITERATURE: What American poet wrote the line, “My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night”? 2. MATH: The Roman numerals MCDXIV are equal to what Arabic number? 3. MONEY: Which U.S. president’s image appears on the $50 bill? 4. MEASUREMENTS: What does a “candela” measure? 5. MOVIES: What was the original name of Disney’s Mickey Mouse? 6. HISTORY: What war is the Battle of Leipzig associated with? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone associated with March? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the most populous city in the world? 9. N... Full story
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. COLTON SUSPECT CHARGED A Colton resident who was the object of a multi-agency response when he allegedly kicked out a window and damaged the inside of a police car was charged Monday in superior court with malicious mischief in the second degree and disorderly conduct. Arrested and charged was Daniel R. Harrell, 57, Colton. The arrest report by...
Icicles melt on Main Street in Colfax Thursday, Feb. 22. Melting time was limited as the cold spell held and snowfall resumed the next day, with 7.5 inches falling by mid-day Saturday.... Full story
Since 1994 Friends of Hospice has been providing support and assistance at the end of life for individuals and families. They have accomplished this through grief support groups, advance care planning, and family assistance. But with all they have done, there has been something missing. “There’s a gap in care in our region,” said Annie Pillers, director of Friends of Hospice. With all the services, what was missing was a place for those at the end of life, who are unable to be in their own h... Full story
Cup O’ Joe continues monthly at Columbia Bank in Pullman. On Feb. 7 the crowd listened to local bankers Hector Lopez of Washington Trust and Graham Adderson of Columbia Bank speak on the topic of small business funding. SEWEDA Whitman County Managing Director Sarah McKnight hosts the monthly sessions for entrepreneurial business support on the Palouse. The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. March 7 at Columbia Bank, 795 SE Bishop Boulevard, Pullman. The discussion will center around resources available for small business startup and g...
Judge Gary Libey, right, presents a framed 1876 proclamation to county commissioner Dean Kinzer Feb. 20 noting the appointment of a man named W.H. James — by President Ulysses S. Grant — to be the registrar of the land office for the Colfax, Washington territory. The office managed the granting of land to homesteaders. Eleanor Huber, acting clerk of the board, is seated to his left. Libey was given the item by the late Don Schmick at the time of Libey’s swearing in as judge in December 2016.... Full story
Whitman County Administrative Director Gary Petrovich presented a monthly budget review for January to County Commissioners Feb. 20. He noted that $2,317,000 was spent by the county in January – from the general fund/current expense account, including salaries, wages and benefits. “Right on target,” Petrovich said. Revenue brought in for the month was $1,006,366, including $317,725 in sales tax and property tax. Much of county property tax is collected in April and October after which the county... Full story
Edward Elliott Harris gave up the earthly fight and went to be with his Lord on February 20, 2018, at Royal Columbian Retirement Inn in Kennewick, Wash. The oldest of seven children, he was born May 10, 1930 at the old Booth Hospital on Main Street in Lewiston, Idaho, to Roy O. Harris Sr. and Louise L. (Bevard) Harris. Edward’s family moved to Juliaetta, Idaho, then Craigmont, Idaho, before settling in Moscow, Idaho, where Ed attended school and developed his love of farming. He worked with s... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets with rice or hamburger, fresh veggies, fruit. Tuesday: Straw hats or chicken patty, refried beans, fruit, donut. Wednesday: Maple bites, egg patty or hamburger, tater sticks, fruit. Thursday: Mac and cheese, smokies or chicken patty, bread stick, peas, fruit. Friday: Beef dippers with rice or hamburger, fresh veggies, fruit. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets, fries, carrot sticks, pears, muffin. Tuesday: Swiss steak, rice, salad and veggies, mixed fruit. Wednesday: 2:15 dismissal - BBQ... Full story
A fundraiser for Garfield/Palouse High School robotics will be March 9 at the High School gym in Palouse. Dinner will be by donation and will be served from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Funds raised will go toward expenses for the robotics team to travel to field training and competitions. A silent auction will be included. Robotics team members will share their experiences with a formal presentation at 6:30....
8 years ago The Commoner Feb. 24, 1893 The saloon of W.H. Helm was burglarized Sunday night or early Monday morning, and some $10 in cash, 60 beer checks and a couple bottles of rum were stolen. The till had been broken open. The matter was reported to Marshal Mackay, who immediately began a detective tour. Suspicions were fastened on a Japanese by the name of “Kee,” who has been a domestic at the hotels here for some time past. Monday afternoon the suspect went to Helm's saloon and ordered beer, paying for it with one of the stolen chips. He...
Music festival slated for this week at WSU Washington State University’s School of Music will present its 2018 Festival of Contemporary Art Music Thursday to Saturday, March 1-3, in Kimbrough Concert Hall and Bryan Hall Theatre. All concerts are free and open to the public. 11 a.m. Thursday – Student Composers Concert at Kimbrough Concert Hall, featuring new works by WSU student composers and performed by WSU music students. 8 p.m. Thursday – Faculty Composers Concert, at Bryan Hall Theatre, featuring the premiere of professor David Jarvi...
Thursday, March 1 Colfax, LaCrosse and Tekoa – Storytime – Children will read, sing and learn. View the online calendar for times. Albion – 4 p.m. – Thursday Art – Bring a friend and join us for after school arts and crafts. St. John School – 4 to 5 p.m. – Tinker Tech Time – Students can play with Ozobots, LEGO Mindstorms and more. Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Zumba Fitness – Looking for a fun way to exercise? Try this high energy dance workout. Friday, March 2 Palouse –12 to 6 p.m. – Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration – Families are invited for tr...
Lacrosse Save the dates of June 22-24 for the LaCrosse Farmer's Festival in downtown LaCrosse. The theme for this year's parade is "Making a Difference." Some of the activities taking place during the day will include the LaCrosse Community Pride silent auction, a horseshoe tournament, photo contest, quilt show, money prize scramble, the kids' races and free swimming at the LaCrosse pool. The evening activities include Trivia Night, Wine and Stein and a street dance. Soulstice will entertain in the park again this year. Science Night this year...
Hill-Ray Plaza residents conducted their 30th annual meeting Jan 16. After a prayer and the pledge of allegiance to the flag, General Manager Gary Young opened the meeting by welcoming 60 equity owners, residents and board members in attendance. The board includes Milt Groom, Dan Griffis, John Kromm, Gary Behymer, Virginia Sanders, Marcia Tempel and Dan Morris. Behymer introduced the new accountant, Jim Britton, and his associate Dan Hanson of Kirkpatrick, Utgaard and Perry. Representing attorney John Kragt was Matthew Johnson from Carpenter,...
Endicott Maureen Larsen from Angwin, Calif., visited her mother, Myrna Morasch. They had lunch in Spokane with cousin Ruth Campbell, Karen Unser, aunt Beverly Morasch and were joined by brother Scott Morasch. They surprised niece Krista and Nic Mathers for the birthday of one-year-old Charlee Rae Mathers. Endicott Community Club again hosted Bingo at the Endicott Food Center on Saturday, Feb. 24. The crowd enjoyed appetizers, visiting and bingo. Dad's Night In Pinochle group held its monthly card party at Endicott Food Center with Jenny Meyer...
The Gar-Pal Knowledge Bowl varsity team wrapped up the 1B season undefeated and headed to the regional tournament at Whitworth University in Spokane Friday, Feb. 23. Gar/Pal Team I won the 1B competition and finished third overall. The state tournament will be in Arlington, Wash., on March 17. Advisors and members include, from left to right, Mr. Landle, CJ Brantner, Christian Burt, Seth Thompson, Travis Knauff, Emily Bagott and Mr. Akin. Not pictured: Daniel Orfe.... Full story
Dusty Last Wednesday night, Homestead Ministries traveled to Pullman High School where they packaged 920 bags of soup with the Pullman FFA in conjunction with FFA week. Radio station KQQQ 1150 also reported on the event. Local volunteers who worked with the FFA members included Tom and Doreen Riedner and Peggy Zaring, Dusty; Greg Nolan, and Audrey Largent and Brian Largent, Colfax. Kelly Kirpes of Colton joined them. Morning worship services at the Country Bible Church were cancelled Sunday due to bad road conditions near Moscow where Pastor Sz...
Rob and Wendy Ewest with their children, ages 7, 4 and 1. Wendy and her husband Rob moved from Texas to the Palouse in 2008. They currently live in Albion. This is Wendy’s 12th year as a professional educator. Originally from the Dallas area, Wendy earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and is a proud Aggie. She taught in the Texas public school system for three years before deciding to return to school and earn her master’s degree in human development from WSU. Wendy and Rob have been...
Seven Colfax High School junior girls will compete in this year's Distinguished Young Women of Colfax program which will be Saturday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Colfax High School Auditorium. Theme this year will be "Back in Time." Jantzen Larsen, DYW of Colfax 2018; Abbie Miller, first alternate, and Sara Whelchel, second alternate, will emcee the program. Last year, the program presented $3,800 in scholarship awards, and the aim is to do that again this year. Advance ticket sale proceeds will...
Garfield/Palouse Jazz High School jazz ensemble under the direction of Matt Zook competed in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Saturday afternoon at the University of Idaho. The band again played their set at Albertson Hall. Adjudicator David Jarvis from Washington State University credited the band with the full sound they produced with so few members. He said he especially enjoyed the band's rendition of Dave Brubeck's "Blue Rondo A La Turk," which was their last selection. The band also...
REAL ESTATE Kathleen Bell estate, Washtucna, to Jameson Maj and Addysynn Bursch, Hay, house with parcel of land on Highway 127 near Dusty, $148,000, Feb. 16. Marc Lange, Spokane, to William and Diane Palmer, Athol, Idaho, multi-family residence on Whitman Street. Rosalia, $140,000. Feb. 20. Austin and Laura Davis Cook, Pullman, to Alecia Kiszonas, house on NW Valhalla Drive, Pullman, $250,000, Feb. 21. Megan Antoni for the estate of Daniel Antoni, Lewiston, to Whitman County Historical Society, former Northern Pacific Depot in Pullman,... Full story
It was hard to get excited about the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, but give the South Koreans credit for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to pull the games off—and pull them off exceptionally well. The odds were stacked against them. Few people know where Pyeongchang is and the Korean mountains lack the ambiance of Europe’s Alps and North America’s Rockies. The northern coastal range is known for its frigid Siberian winds and subzero temperatures. Both arrived in the first week of competition and disrupted skiing and snowb...