Articles from the March 8, 2017 edition
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Legals March 9
NOTICE OF A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Kay and... Full story
Good Old Days March 9
8 years ago The Commoner March 4, 1892 J. E. Nessly, editor of the Oakesdale Alliance Advocate, has filed a suit for libel against the Gazette Publishing Co., of Colfax, fixing his damages at $10,000. The suit is based on an article in the...
Obituaries March 9
Kenneth D. Austin Funeral services for Kenneth D. Austin, 89, will be Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Princeton, Idaho. Pastor Bob Lambert will officiate at the... Full story
Top climbing score for SciBorgs
The 4-H PART SciBorgs (Palouse Area Robotics Team 4061) finished ninth overall at Spokane Valley, ranking first in the competition for climbing percentage. The SciBorgs received the Gracious...
Briefs March 9
Registration open for new classes Family History Research, eBay Basics and Ukulele classes are coming to the Colfax Library thanks to a partnership with Community Colleges of Spokane. Residents are encouraged to register early for these non-credit...
Menus: Week of March 20-24
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken patty, fries, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday: Burrito, corn, tater tots, fruit. Wednesday: Ham and cheese rippers, fresh veggies, fruit. Thursday: Hot dog, chili, fruit, Caesar salad. Friday: Grilled cheese, tomato...
Library Calendar March 9
Thursday, March 9 Colfax – Yoga – If you are looking to improve your focus, flexibility and strength, then try Yoga for Balance and Aging in the morning at 9:30 a.m., Flex and Flow Yoga at noon or Yin Yoga in the evening at 5:30 p.m. Classes are ava...
Etcetera March 9
Fête set Friday for Mohr exhibit Residents are invited to celebrate the work of Tom Mohr during a reception sponsored by Friends of the Library Friday, March 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Center at Colfax Library. Mohr's exhibit, “Why I moved to Co...
Garfield/Palouse 'Vikotics' tops district robotics event
The 10-member Garfield/Palouse “Vikotics” team won the 2017 West Valley First Robotics League championship at West Valley March 3-4. The second-year team, made up of Garfield/Palouse High School stu...
Rosalia butterfly poster winners
First place entries in the Rosalia grade school butterfly poster contest have been sent to state competition where they will compete with winner districts from around state. Winners will be announced... Full story
Palouse ups mileage rate
Palouse City Council members voted Jan. 24 to increase the city's mileage reimbursement from 40 cents per mile to 54 cents per mile. The new number represents the Washington state average. City council representative Rick Wekenman made a motion to...
Levi Horn will give Tekoa talk
Motivational speaker Levi Horn will talk at the Empire Theatre Monday, March 13, at 6 p.m. Levi grew up in Spokane, played football for the University of Montana, then signed with the Chicago Bears and later the Minnesota Vikings. He also played...
LaCrosse 'Book Bash'
Lacrosse Reading is Dog-Gone Good Fun was the theme imprinted on the 2016-17 Book Bash T-shirts designed by the participating fifth graders. LaCrosse students in grades K-5 participated. Those students who voluntarily read the required minutes for... Full story
Endicott bingo night
Endicott The Endicott Community Club will host a free family Bingo night Saturday at the Endicott Food Center. The event will run from 5 to 7 p.m. Finger foods will be provided. Flyers for the event have been put up around town. The Endicott Gun...
'Valentines for Veterans' project a hit at Jennings
Jennings Elementary student leadership group (grades 4-6) pose with local veteran Steve Aspenwell, after presenting a check for Valentines for Veterans. Back row, left to right: Delaney Limber,...
On the Record March 9
MARRIAGE LICENSE Oyoo Humphrey Ajuoga, 30, Pullman, and Nicole Erin Hough, 24, Clarkston, March 2. REAL ESTATE SALES Wells Fargo Financial Washington to Craig Druffel, Pullman, house on Skyline Drive, Pullman, $150,000, Feb. 15. Ashley and Darren... Full story
Don C. Brunell: Lawmakers Must Consider Costs of All Taxes
As lawmakers in Olympia inch toward adjournment, they must keep in mind the total added costs of new taxes on our state’s economy. It is not just about the taxes and fees they impose. They are working against an April 23 deadline to enact a t... Full story
Letters March 9
Enemy In calling the press “the enemy of the American people,” President Trump attacks the same journalists and publications and broadcast networks which propelled him to victory in the Republican nomination and into the office of the U.S. Pre... Full story
Forgetful or fugitive?
This car was spotted with a gas hose still attached and broken sideview mirror Friday in Pullman. The hose originated at Sunset Mart on Bishop Blvd. The hose has already been fixed although employees...
Bob Franken: Who Cares What We Think?
OK, OK, OK, you say. Enough already. We in the media have made our point. In fact, we have made it ad nauseum. We are alarmed over Donald Trump's vicious descriptions of us. Besides, our precious little feelings are hurt. According to our current pre... Full story
Rich Lowry: Yes, Deconstruct the Administrative State
Steve Bannon blew a dog whistle for constitutional conservatives when he spoke of "deconstructing the administrative state" at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Although not everyone got the reference. Trump haters interpreted the line as... Full story
Is it over yet?
In a few days, it will be Spring. March 20 is the magical date. As a harbinger of the end of winter, Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday. The snow berms are gone. Temperatures are generally above freezing. And, the days are longer. What more can... Full story
Davenport, St. George’s end Colfax state bid
Colfax senior guard Alexie Smith scores against St. George’s in an elimination round loss at Spokane. The state 2B entry by the Colfax girls ended short of a trophy after the Bulldogs lost to NE foes...
Oakesdale girls take fourth at state
Oakesdale senior Lindsey Lindgren pushes the ball up the floor in a lopsided win over Cedar Park Christian at Spokane Arena. Opening the state tournament in a quarterfinal game against Sunnyside Chris...