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Mike was the youngest son of Jenny and Ambrose Partch and brother to Skip (Dave), Greg and Steve. Mike passed away this past Monday at his home at Merry Glen in Spokane with his brother Greg at his side. Merry Glen is a group home for "kids" with special needs that was created by Kaye Epton, a mother with a DD son, in the 1970s to become an alternative to state institutions. Jenny and Ambrose were amongst its first members and helped her create a place where special needs kids could thrive... Full story
STATE OF WASHINGTON Special Use Land for Lease The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) intends to negotiate a 10 year Special Use Lease for a tract of land containing 4.06 acre, more or less, described Portion of Section 36, Township 18 North, Range 41 East, W.M., Whitman County. Annual rent will be negotiated. For details contact the Southeast Region office at (509) 925-8510. HILARY S. FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands 12/1 NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring l... 
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Terry Lee Stueckle, 78, of Pasco died Monday, March 15, 2021, while on vacation in Astoria, Wash. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m., at Bethel Church, 600 Shockley Road, Richland, Wash. A private interment will be held at a later date. Terry Lee Stueckle was born May 3, 1942, in Colfax, Wash., to Edwin Arthur Stueckle and Anna Gunelia Collins Stueckle. He lived on the family farm in Dusty, Wash. He drove a wheat truck at age 12. He attended Lacrosse Elementary... Full story
An old charge of crime, and one that will probably be made highly interesting when it comes to trial was renewed March 30, on complaint of Solomon Walters of Farmington, charging Chas. W. Walters with burglary and larceny. The crime is alleged to have been committed in July, 1894, and at that time the case was up for hearing before the then justice of the peace, John F. Dillon, but the matter was dropped because it was believed not sufficient evidence could be secured to ensure conviction. Since that time, however, new proof has been found,...
The jury term of superior court this week finally settled down to three charges, the first one being that of the state vs. Richard Hamblen on the charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession. The state showed that deputy sheriffs went to the Hamblen ranch near Winona about a month ago with a search warrant and found three ten-gallon containers filled with a fermenting liquid. The containers, one keg and two crocks, were covered over in a box in the granary and a lighted lantern setting in the box. Samples of the liquid were taken to...
Two new grade school buildings in the Colfax system, on or near the present sites, were strongly advocated by a group representing the Parent-Teacher Association in attendance at the school board’s organization meeting Monday afternoon. The plan presented was in opposition to the proposal for one central building on the site of the present high school building, said to be favored by some of the board members and other school patrons of the district. Urging the two-building plan were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Looney, Mrs. Wm. T. Nowel, Mrs. Guy W. S...
Baseball will undergo a revival at Palouse this year after being off the Falcons sports menu for the past five years. James Nickens, in his third year of teaching at Palouse, will be coaching the new Falcon team. First baseball game at Palouse since 1966 has been scheduled Monday at 4 p.m. against LaCrosse. Nickens said the Falcons have invested over $600 to equip the new ball team. Uniforms have been brought out of retirement and appear to be good condition, he said. A graduate of Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Nickens played for two...
Colfax Monday, March 29: Meat loaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears, dessert Thursday, April 1: (Birthday party) Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, pie Endicott Tuesday, March 30: No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, March 30: No meal Palouse Wednesday, March 31: Potato bar, chili, cheese, bacon bits, onions, sour cream, broccoli and grape salad, dessert Pullman Tuesday, March 30: Asian chicken and rice with vegetables, cabbage salad, mandarin oranges, fortune cookie Friday, April 2: (Birthday party) Baked ham with...
LACROSSE — The LaCrosse School District Honor Roll for semester 1 was announced and its students having a 3.0 GPA and higher. 6TH GRADE: Brody Fleming, Chase Harder, Jake Hone, Danny Hunt, Cooper Schwartz 7TH GRADE: Olivia Danielson, Olivia McGregor, Ty Pierson, Chloe Waddell 8TH GRADE: Ben Bailey, Avery Fleming, John Hone, Ellie Pierson 9TH GRADE: Julia Guske, Joshua Thompson 11TH GRADE: Taya Hamilton, Lillian McGregor, Tanner Taylor 12TH GRADE: Zoe Bailey, Ty Pierson, Gen McGregor, Ashley Parker...
COLFAX – The following students were declared for the Honor Roll by the Colfax School District. ALL A HONOR ROLL (4.0) Alexis J. Booth Hannah D. Buri Sophie H. Klaveano Kari G. Largent Kolby D. Slate Hannah E. Baerlocher Dyamin B. Vanek GRADUATION YEAR: 2023 Devan G. Becker Harper J. Booth Jaisha A. Gibb Gene P. Gibler Delaney L. Imler Cadence I. Monson Derek J. Repp GRADUATION YEAR: 2024 Harley J. Hennigar Seth R. Lustig Keilena A. Nelson Mikah R. Nelson Ian E. Rynearson James P. Wigen Lauryn R. York HIGHEST HONOR ROLL (3.75-3.99) Dustin D. B...
PULLMAN — Pullman Civic Theatre (PCT) hosted its first “Carpe Diem,” a one-day theatre festival, last year and this year it’s back virtually! “Have you been missing that creative bug?” asks Aryn Allen, PCT production manager. “Need a break from the world? Come to PCT’s first virtual theatre festival.” On March 27, actors, writers, and directors will gather virtually to start the day. Directors will select actors who have auditioned via www.pullmancivictheatre.org, and writers will be given their challenges to incorporate into their scripts. Ch...
Ed and Joan Broeckel visited with their daughter’s family, Amber and Dominic and Leonel, from March 10-13, at their home in Boise. They made the trip while Ed is recovering from ankle replacement surgery. Ed is thankful to be three weeks from the surgery and appreciates the prayers of all who knew about it. Karen Broeckel was a guest at the home of Andrew Nolan and Hanna Monsen in Colfax March 13 to join in celebrating the almost fifth birthday of her great-great niece Murphy Nolan. Her actual birthday is on March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Oth...
UNIONTOWN — Two new houses will be new homes here courtesy of Habitat for Humanity. The organization made the announcement Wednesday. Two parents and a three-year-old girl will move into one house, while a single father and a 6-year-old boy will move into the other. Kyle Hansen is the father with sole custody of son Kyas. “I had to move a lot as a kid, and I wanted something different for Kyas … for him to have a room that would always be his room, to have a safe yard to play in, to have a school where he could make friends to grow up with....
Matthea Hannak, of Albion, to Kristi Gibbs, of Garfield, sold 1968 Fleetwood 64 x 12, parcel 3518000003600000, no listed value, tax affidavit, March 18, 2021 Thomas K. and Janet L. Stirling, of Colfax, to Gregory and Bridget Harazin, of Colfax, sold land only on Hilly Road in Colfax, parcel 8-0100-44-16-06-2596, selling price $50,000, statutory warranty deed, March 1 Victor R. Diaz and Alejandra Beltran Gomez, of LaCrosse, and Alejandra N. Martinez Beltran and Raul A. Martiz Beltran, of LaCrosse, gift of 3 lots in Block 16 of LaCrosse, parcel...
Thomas J. Westacott, 61, booked March 16 for DUI. No bail set. Ashley McKay Baird, 27, booked March 16, for second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. Bail $50,000. Jesse J. Kure, 34, booked March 17 for DUI. No bail. Carl A. Schenk, 55, booked March 18 doe second-degree assault – domestic violence. No bail. David A. Timmermans, 34, booked March 18 for DUI and driving while his license is suspended. No bail. Richard N. Johnson, 39, booked March 18 for physical control. No bail. Robert G. Fox, 20, booked March 20 for fourth-degree a...
Monday, March 15 7:12 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance. 10:19 a.m. – Lake Street – There was a report of a vandalized vehicle. 3:30 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a fraud phone call about bank activity and homeland security. Tuesday, March 16 8:33 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted a citizen. 1:34 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer responded to a report of harassment. 2:46 p.m. – Hillcrest Drive – A person complained about a fraud. 3:55 p.m. – Railroad Avenue – A perso...
Monday, March 15 6:16 a.m. – Squires Road, Rosalia – A deputy responded to suspicious circumstances. 8:24 p.m. – E Street, Rosalia – A caller reported four trailers squatting in a trailer park months after they were to leave. Tuesday, March 16 1:16 a.m. – SR 195, Pullman – Patrick J. McKay, 18, was arrested on a warrant and transferred to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. 8:33 a.m. – Fairview Street, Colfax – A deputy assisted a citizen. 12:00 p.m. – Broadway Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to a report of a suspicious circumstan...
Surprisingly, there is something U.S. Presidents agree upon — America’s economic and national security hinge upon maintaining our technology edge in semiconductors. Those tiny computer chips are the brains of modern electronics. They operate our laptops and smart phones and permeate every sector of our lives from farming and manufacturing to health care and public safety. They are embedded in our military’s most advanced equipment and give us a tactical edge. Semiconductors are among our natio...
Last week the Legislature got a terrific piece of news. State tax collections have rebounded despite one of the worst economic situations we've ever faced. The latest projection adds $3.3 billion, and we're right back where we were before the COVID shutdown. The strange thing about it was the reaction of our Democratic colleagues. They said they wouldn't let this good news stand in the way of their brave and noble effort to impose an income tax on the people of Washington. And never mind that the voters keep saying no to the idea, 10 times...
OLYMPIA - Everybody associates March 17 with St. Patrick's Day, that one holiday in which we are all encouraged to wear green. Around the Capitol last week, March 17 brought a different meaning of "green." That morning, the state Economic Revenue and Forecast Council announced the first state-revenue forecast for this year showed a surprisingly large increase of $3.3 billion through the 2021-23 budget cycle and $5.2 billion over the next four years. It is the largest positive quarterly forecast change on record. Since the state operating...
OLYMPIA — Unemployment in Washington dropped to 6 percent for January, from 7.1 percent in December, according to a state report last week. In addition, 4,400 jobs were added in January, as reported by the Employment Security Department. Jobs in the private sector went down by 2,800 jobs and those in government by 1,600 jobs. Nationally, the unemployment rate dropped from 6.7 percent in December to 6.3 percent for January....
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Property owners have until April 12 to apply for U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster loans for damage due to wildfires and straight-line winds in Whitman County. Businesses of all sizes may apply, including non-profits, homeowners, and renters. Low-interest loans are available in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Columbia, Garfield, Franklin, Lincoln, and Spokane counties, and Nez Perce, Latah and Benewah counties in Idaho. Entities may borrow up to $2 million to fix or replace real estate, equipment and machinery, and other a...
OLYMPIA — Drivers have just a few more weeks to remove studded tires from their vehicles. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reminds drivers that state law requires all studded tires to be removed by the end of the day March 31. Starting on April 1, drivers with studded tires face a $136 fine, according to a WSDOT representative. “Studded tires damage pavement, so removing them promptly after winter helps preserve state roadways. Tire removal services can get crowded near the removal deadline, so please plan acc...
use Conservation District is sponsoring a talk March 25 by Kathy Hutton, of Plants of the Wild in Tekoa, on the subject of native plants in landscaping projects. Free xeriscaping kits will be given out to the first 30 people to register. Attendance is required to receive the kit. The event is hosted by Zoom. All presentations are recorded and available on the website. Xeriscaping is landscaping with minimal use of water. To register, go to www.PalouseCD.org.Conservation-Talk-Series....
