Articles from the March 26, 2020 edition
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Confirmed coronavirus tally climbs to eight
COLFAX — Health officials reported Monday that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the county has climbed to eight. All of the patients are stable and self-isolating, officials said. In the two most recent cases, patients Nos. 7 and 8 are...
Snake River Family Festival still going as planned
During this time of uncertainty, in regards to the coronavirus, Sarah Highfield, Port of Whitman communications director, informed the port commissioners that the Snake River Family Festival is still planned to go on as normal. The event is...
Port offers support for WSU project
COLFAX – Washington State University recently completed a United States Department of Agriculture grant application to establish an agricultural innovation center and is requesting financial support from the Port of Whitman County. A motion was...
WHMC makes COVID-19 changes
With confirmed cases of COVID-19 now reported in Whitman County, Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics would like to re-emphasize the importance of social distancing and also remind the public of what to do if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. As a...
SEWEDA launches survey
As part of its response to the current economic situation, the Southeast Economic Development Association is surveying business owners and managers to gauge impacts, and to estimate both future issues and proactively find responses to them. SEWEDA...
Treasurer's office sets limits
Whitman County Treasurer Chris Nelson announced several changes taking place at her office Tuesday. The office is now closed to the public with drop boxes available for tax payments, excise documents and other documents coming to the Treasurer’s...
Transfer station limits haulers
In an effort to reduce contact between staff and members of the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the solid waste facility, having started Thursday, March 26, will no longer accept “self-hauled” municipal solid waste. Commercial operations,...
TRAFFIC STOP YIELDS GUNS, DRUGS
A Lewiston man, Taylor Forsman, 28, was booked into Whitman County Jail yesterday after the discovery of two guns, heroin and methamphetamine when he was stopped for speeding in the south end of Colfax. According to the police report by Deputy Cory...
TWO MORE POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Whitman County received two more positive test results for COVID-19 today. Both of the new cases are males in their 50s. Like the other positive cases, the men are stable and isolating at home. Public Health Department is investigating close...
Gov. Inslee suspends portions of public meetings, records acts
OLYMPIA - With no fanfare or disclosure, Gov. Jay Inslee quietly amended a month-old coronavirus-related proclamation, so that it now strips residents and news organizations of the right to attend...
United Way Launches COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Fund
Whitman County, WA - United Way of Whitman County has launched a community fund to provide immediate assistance for those affected by COVID-19. Resources from this fund will be deployed to address the urgent health and economic needs of impacted indi...
Teen girl tests positive for COVID-19
COLFAX -- A teenage girl is being reported as Whitman County's third positive coronavirus patient today, Thursday, March 26. The Public Health Department is investigating whom the girl may have come in contact with; her name has not been released....
Inslee issues Stay Home order
Gov. Jay Inslee stated in a press conference he will sign a statewide order requiring everyone in the state to stay home for at least the next two weeks. “Tonight, I am issuing a stay home order to fight this virus,” Inslee said in a televised...
Fonk's building burns, owners plan to re-open
The Fonk's building in Colfax stands condemned, a week after a three-alarm fire burned its interior and roof to the ground, its owners vowing to rebuild as the investigation is held back, the...
City, McNannay reach settlement; chief resigns
The City of Colfax and Police Chief Rick McNannay reached a settlement on his pending lawsuit March 16, which included an $85,000 payment from city funds and the chief’s resignation. “He resigned...
Infected outside county:
Two people living in Whitman County have now tested positive as of Tuesday afternoon. The first case was reported Sunday. The patient is a female in her 20s. She has recovered and is self-isolating...
County departments report preparations
COLFAX – Whitman County Commissioners met for their weekly workshop before a live and web audience Monday. To help promote social distancing, county commissioners set up a Zoom video conferencing service for those who would like to attend the works...
Sheriff responds to Stay at Home
Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers released a statement Tuesday stating the Sheriff’s office will honor Gov. Inslee’s stay at home order and strongly encourages citizens to stay home when not preforming a necessary or essential function. “We...
Emergency essentials:
COLFAX – As concerns for being quarantined sweeps across the county, grocery stores in the area are finding shelves, which used to be stocked with toilet paper, pasta, canned foods, etcetera, swept...
New building coming to Colfax
COLFAX – Planned for the gravel lot behind Rosauers on Mill Street, S&L Rentals will be building a 6,000 square foot office space designed for three to four tenants. The building currently has two...
River system comment period remains open
COLFAX – The first phone-in public comment meeting on the Draft Environmental Impact Study regarding the Columbia River System was held Tuesday, March 17. Three additional phone-in meetings...
Tomorrow's history today
An area teacher encouraged her students that while they are stuck at home, they write down what is happening and how they are feeling. She pointed out that they are living what will be history...
'Condolences, Colfax'
I want to express condolences to all of us for recent losses in our local and regional community: 1. The retirement of Gazette Editor Jerry Jones, whose name became synonymous with the Colfax Gazette (Whitman County Gazette) and who was the trusted...