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The center of Whitman County’s population continued its move to Pullman, according to the recently-released data from the 2010 U.S. Census. The county’s largest city now contains two-thirds of Whitman County’s residents. Pullman’s population increased 20.8 percent since the 2000 census, increasing from 24,675 to 29,799. In 2000, Pullman accounted for 60.6 percent of the county’s population. Pullman’s 5,124 gain in population contrasted with a net loss of 998 for the other 15 incorporated towns and the rural areas of the county. The 2000 census...
Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Citizens are encouraged to set their clocks one hour ahead at this time.... Full story
Another fund-raising run will be March 26 for the No Longer Orphans project. Proceeds will help the Knox family of Colfax adopt a brother and sister from a home for orphan children in Ethiopia. Participants will run or walk at Schmuck Park a distance of five kilometers. Registration will be $22 before March 20 or $25 after. Check-in and late registration for the run begins at 8:30 a.m. No Longer Orphans is a non-profit organization working to help local families afford overseas adoptions. The non-profit, started by Matt and Jill Ross of...
The 58th annual Uniontown sausage feed Sunday filled the tummies of hundreds once again, despite a brief and heavy snowstorm just hours before the event. Volunteer Ken Oenning said he and other volunteers watched the squalls of snow storms throughout last week nervously, hoping the weather would let up the day of the feed. The last squall hit heavy at 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning of the feed, but let up after just one and a half hours. “The first of last week when it was snowing and snowing and snowing, I was really scared. I thought, ‘Oh my gos... Full story
With the strokes of their pens Whitman County commissioners wiped $274,629 off the county’s ledger books Monday. For years, the county ledger has recorded a different amount of investments made by the county than has been shown on actual bank statements. Monday’s move brought the ledger totals into accordance with the bank statements. Treasurer Robert Lothspeich presented the final figure to Commissioners Pat O’Neill and Greg Partch Monday. Commissioner Michael Largent missed Monday’s meeting because of a family emergency. The discrep... Full story
Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed helped a number of local dignitaries christen Whitman County’s new $443,000 elections office last Thursday, March 3. Reed and Whitman County Auditor Eunice Coker capped the six-year project by cutting a ribbon across the handicap entrance ramp of the building at the corner of Main and Upton streets. “Isn’t this marvelous?” Reed asked the crowd of some-two dozen local officials and residents who turned out for the opening. Whitman County Auditor Eunice Coker, left, and Secretary of State Sam Reed cut the...
An outbreak of flu hit dozens of students in the St. John and Endicott School districts the first week of March, prompting school officials to close the school March 3. “We aired out the buildings and disinfected as much as we could,” said Superintendent Rick Winters. Eighty-five of the 260 students were absent Wednesday, with roughly 90 percent of the calls related to flu-like symptoms. Students or their parents began calling in sick Monday, Feb. 28, with more calls later in the week. Winters said he and other school officials decided at noo...
Colton’s Wildcat girls answer call at Spokane Arena Coach Clark Vining and his Colton girls were poised for action Saturday when the first of four B championship games was launched with Spokane Arena spotlight and fanfare. After the Arena lights returned, the Wildcats went into action for a revenge win against the Almira/Coulee/Hartline Warriors to keep the state 1B title for the third straight year. Saturday’s introductions before the big B crowd capped a return of the state finals for all B teams to Spokane. (SEE MORE TOURNAMENT COLOR PHO...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in the MAIN AUDITORIUM, First floor of the Public Services Building, located in Colfax, Washington. Mark Storey Director of Public Works 20813 10/1c NOTICE OF ADDENDUM TO DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) Applicant: Palouse Wind, LLC. Attn: Benjamin Fairbanks, 1001 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204 and Irina Makarow, 1001 SW 5th Ave., Suite 1100, Portland, OR 97204 Location: The Proposed...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Rob Fogelson, 48, Rosalia and Vikki Dolman, 40, Rosalia, Feb. 24 Robert Johnson, 29, Viola and Tricia Orr, 28, Palouse, March 1 Alvin Yuen, 33, Pullman and Chuen Ching Ho, 27, March 1 Nathan Kipp, 31, Pullman and Marissa Oltmann, 22, Pullman, March 3 Michael Baum, 36, Pullman and Karri Dieken, 29, Pullman, March 3 Forrest Lindh, 28, Elmer City and Erin Higgins Demerle, 21, Missoula, March 4 Joseph Lynch, 24, Pullman and Susan Appel, 24, Pullman, March 4 REAL ESTATE SALES James and Alaine Anderson, Headland, Ala., to Mark and...
Five schools in Whitman County were chosen for 2010 Washington Achievement awards by the state’s Office of Superintendent Department. For overall excellence, St. John Elementary, LaCrosse Elementary and Colton School were named. For the award in extended graduation rates, Palouse High School, St. John/ Endicott High School and Colton High schools were recognized. Palouse, Colton and LaCrosse all won Washington Achievement Awards for 2009....
Early indicators show another substantial infection of stripe rust could hit Whitman County wheat fields this summer. Dr. Xianming Chen of the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in Pullman said last week he spotted rust pustules in several wheat fields in the Horse Heaven Hills in south-central Washington. Steve Van Vleet, WSU Whitman County extension agronomist, said the Horse Heaven Hills fields are a good predictor of what could happen here. “It’s an indicator because it usually moves from that area up to the Palouse,” said Van Vleet....
A crane extends into the air as workers remodel this grain elevator at the Co-Ag plant in Oakesdale. Workers with H&S Services of Spokane tore the old head house off the top of the elevator last month and are installing a new open-air leg. Workers at the site said the open-air design prevents dust from being trapped inside the head house, which lowers the risk of fire at the elevator. The project is expected to be finished later this month, they said....
Washtucna residents are fearing the almost year-long experience of a 20-minute drive to pick up their mail may become permanent. Residents were recently asked to fill out a survey about their use of the postal service. The survey stated the U.S. Postal Service is “contemplating the permanent closure of the Washtucna, WA Post Office.” Washtucna’s post office was closed in April of 2010 after officials determined mold levels in the building created an unhealthy work environment, according to Heidi Evans, postmaster at Hooper. Washt... Full story
THURSDAY Harvard will welcome the Reserve Officer Training Corps program back on campus, some 40 years after banning military recruiting during the Vietnam War. The action was taken in response to December’s repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law by Congress, which had disqualified gays and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. military. Wyoming Governor Matt Mead signed a bill that would allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit. The bill also makes it so gun owners no longer have to undergo a criminal backgroun... Full story
The 13th annual Palouse Empire Expo will be at WSU Beasley Coliseum March 18 from noon to 9 p.m. and March 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The home and garden show was moved to Beasley because of construction now underway at the Kibbie Dome where it was staged for the first 12 years. Area businesses will display their services and products at the free event which is the largest commercial exhibition on the Palouse. Food and refreshments will be available at the Expo Food Court on the Coliseum Concourse. Information on the Expo, including a list of... Full story
Tekoa’s Café Artisan halted its regular business hours at the first of the year and is now two months into its new business model, opening only for special events. “We didn’t close, we just completely changed our concept,” said Amber Giebeler, who owns the business. The café in downtown Tekoa now opens for meals on certain holidays and on nights when there are shows at the Tekoa Empire Theater. The restaurant also serves specialty meals for events like business luncheons. Another show will be at the Empire March 26 and the café will open for a... Full story
Cash-short visitors of Rosalia may soon be out of luck as the pending closure of the town’s U.S. Bank branch will leave the town without an ATM. Teri Charest, spokesperson for U.S. Bank’s corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, confirmed Tuesday the branch will be consolidated into the Colfax U.S. Bank branch in June. The bank sent out letters to its Rosalia customers last Thursday. The letter said accounts and employees will be transferred to the Colfax branch Friday, June 3. “To enhance our service capabilities, we will be relocating our U...
Whitman County 4H members Brenden Jacobs (far left) and Patrick Jacobs (far inner left) pose in a group with 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler (center). The Jacobs brothers, along with nine other 4H members, visited Olympia for four days for a 4H conference. WSU county extension manager Janet Schmidt (right) helped coordinate the conference. Eleven teenagers from Whitman and Asotin counties hit the road Feb. 19 for a whirlwind 4H conference in Olympia. What followed for the students was a four-day lesson on media and a little fun on the side.... Full story
Malden celebrated in grand style with 10 new computers and high speed Internet which were unveiled in its library March 2. As part of the dedication ceremony, key contributors were thanked for their efforts including Wired or Wireless, the Fence Mender of Malden, the Avista Corporation, Friends of Whitman County Library and residents of the Malden community. As part of the USDA funded project, Wired or Wireless will provide additional open hours to the facility which is now open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9...
Some members of Congress complain that American corporations are “shipping jobs overseas.” But an analysis by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reveals that U.S. regulators are doing virtually the same thing due to the high cost of excessive regulations. Federal rules alone in the past few years have exploded, and the Chamber finds it cost our economy $1.7 trillion. State labor and employment laws are costing the U.S. 700,000 jobs; paring back state regulations that exceed federal standards alone would spawn 50,000 new businesses each year. The Cha... Full story
THERE’S PROBABLY nobody happier that the snow is gone — well, it’s gone at my place — than my two flying squirrels. It has been their daily habit to show up next to the log on which I sit each morning while I eat an apple after picking up the daily papers. They await discard of the core, which I drop next to the log, then get up and walk up the driveway to the house. Me, that is, I walk up to the house, not the squirrels. I know they eat the core because every morning the previous morning’s core is gone. They also have gotten familiar... Full story
++++ Those who look for the good in all. You know who you are. ++++ Okeydokes! #!*! Community members who forget to take their Prosac?? #!*! Who runs the Grandma’s shop??? The hired man??? #!*! CHS cheerleaders performing their “foot tapping cheer” during the opponents free throws—no other school does that. #!*! First the commissioners, then the school, then the city, now the grandmothers. What next—babies? #!*! Reporters who fail to report the facts and look for the negative in all stories. #!*! Pet peeves! #!*! The Thrifty Grandmoth... Full story
Nationally, two high school students died last week in sports related incidents. Both had undiagnosed heart problems. These tragic deaths come on the heels of increased concern over head injuries and concussions in sports. Sports can be dangerous. Overexertion and heat-related problems have led to deaths, too. Just a few years ago, a student died on the field playing against LaCrosse/Washtucna. Injuries, of course, can cause serious problems, but so can a player’s undiagnosed medical condition. In response, some are recommending medical s...
The 10th annual EWU 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be April 16-17 at the EWU sports and recreation center. Entries for the double-elimination tournament must be received by April 1. Forms can be downloaded or obtained by calling the campus recreation office. www.ewushootout.com... Full story
