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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: Great Northwest Railroad/WATCO Companies, LLC proposes to stabilize a 300 foot-long eroding railroad bed embankment along the Snake River, located approximately 3.2 miles west from Central Ferry, WA, in the SW ¼ of Section 12, Township 13 N., Range 39 E., W.M., Whitman County, Washington. After review of a...
8 years ago The Commoner March 25, 1892 Articles of incorporation have been filed of the “Pullman Roller Mill Company” which will transact a flour roller mills business at that place. The capital stock is $18,000, and the following share-holders have been elected trustees for the first two months: H. H. Cheatham, A. B. Baker, Alex McKenize, H. W. Baird, and S. A. Madge, all of Pullman. *** After many unsuccessful attempts to establish a post office at La Crosse junction, on the line of the Union Pacific, below Endicott, the citizens of tha...
Pictured are Conrad and Dan McGuire with Humanities Washington Speaker David George Gordon after the popular "Sasquatch: Ape-man or Myth?" presentation in St. John. Conrad and Dan are true believers who plan to use information from the program and Gordon's book to scientifically document Sasquatch evidence while camping this summer....
A few Rosalia Girl Scouts began working on their "First Aid" badge on Wednesday, March 15. They gathered at the Rosalia Fire Station where Deputy Chief John Lautenslager covered necessary information and gave them first aid kit starters. The visit wrapped up with an ambulance tour. Scouts pictured are, from left, Claudia Graham, Addison Horlacher, Megan Maley, Isabelle Galen and Kayla Eilertson.... Full story
A June 12 trial date has been set for the three suspects in the Tekoa arson case. Diane Galler, 51, Spokane Valley; Darien Rhoads, 21, Spokane, and Raymond Rhoads III, Spangle, all pleaded not guilty to the charge of first degree arson in superior court Friday. The state case alleges Galler decided to burn down her unoccupied house on Truax Street to collect the insurance. She allegedly recruited the Rhoads duo to torch her house with the use of gasoline Sept. 18 of last year. The charges were filed after Spokane officers began to receive tips... Full story
Colfax Police officer Cory Alcantar has completed the 19-week basic law enforcement training academy. He graduated last week at Burien. Alcantar has completed a degree in criminal justice at Eastern Washington University. He was raised in California and came to Eastern to play on the Eagles football team....
Spencer Walior, a former WSU student now residing in Lynnwood, was allowed “one more chance” March 17 to remain in the Whitman County drug court program after a hearing on a motion by the prosecutor’s office to have him removed. The state in its report said Walior had violated terms of drug court by being arrested for drunken driving and hit and run in Pierce County last December and by forging monthly treatment reports required of participants in the program. Walior was admitted to the drug treatment program after he was arrested in Pullm... Full story
First grader John Misner shares his poem with Tod Marshall, current Washington State Poet Laureate who visited the Endicott School and Endicott Library last week. He conducted mini workshops in every classroom and helped students write their own poems. Later on that evening, he read his poetry at a family program in the library. This program was made possible through Humanities Washington and was sponsored by the Friends of Whitman County Library.... Full story
Palouse Patchers quilt show set More than 200 quilts will be on display April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. each day until 5 p.m. on Friday and 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Palouse Patchers Quilt show at the Latah County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building in Moscow. Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children younger than 10. This will be the Palouse Patchers’ 37th annual quilt show. “More than 500 people are expected, and many travel long distances to see this show because of the high quality of quilt making and artistry,” said Nancy...
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my 82-year-old mother, who lives alone, a home medical alert system with a panic button that she can push in case she falls or needs help. Can you recommend some good options to help me choose? Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, A good medical alert system is an affordable and effective tool that can help keep your mother safe, but with all the choices available today choosing one can be quite confusing. Here are some tips that can help. How They Work Medical alert systems, which have been around for...
Thursday, March 30 Albion – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Knit Night – Whether you want to learn to knit, need assistance with a project, or would just like to work on your knitting with a group you are invited to Albion Library every Thursday. Friday, March 31 Colfax – 4:45 to 6 p.m. – Kids’ Corner – Kids don’t put off your homework until Sunday night right before bedtime. Get it done early with homework helper Amanda from WSU. If you do not have homework Amanda can read with you, craft, or play educational games. “Learning Time with Amanda” ends this...
Edna May Holbrook A memorial service for Edna May Larson Holbrook, 100, Moscow, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Moscow with a reception to follow. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse at a later date. Mrs. Holbrook died Monday, March 20, 2017. Born May 24, 1916, at Little Pumpkin Creek, Mont., to Leonard C. and Rosina Lechner Larson, she moved with her family to Wyoming and then to Moscow in 1927. She graduated from Moscow High School in... Full story
Sophomore participants at the state competition were, from left, Ryley Griffiths, Tayma Vanek, Brooklyn Smith, Kylie Kackman and Bryan Rubin. Colfax High School FCCLA chapter members competed at state events in Kennewick March 8-10, and 11 qualified to compete at nationals in Nashville, Tenn. Ryley Griffiths and Kylie Kackman will represent the state in their food innovations. They produced their own protein bar for teenagers. Student evaluators going to nationals will be Bryan Rubin, Brooklyn... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSE Daniel John Bassler, 34, and Jessica Diane Anderson, 31, both Palouse, March 21. REAL ESTATE SALES Amanda and Rich Nesbitt, and Paul Nesbitt to Thomas Smith, Portland, house on S. Josephine, Rosalia, $113,000, March 21. Libby Knott, Moscow, to Gaidy Property Investments, Johannesburg, S.A., house on NE Upper Drive, Pullman, $270,000, March 21. Mary Ann Timmerman, Odessa, to Stephen and Marilyn Jones, Garfield, house on S. 3rd, Garfield, $117,000, March 22. Ryan Beck Enterprises LLC, Eugene, Ore., to Michelle and Troy...
Colfax SENIOR MENUS: Wednesday, April 5: Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday dessert. Palouse Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, March 31: Spaghetti, Caesar salad, fruit, garlic bread, dessert. Monday, April 3: Kielbasa with sauerkraut, potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit, pudding. Rosalia Tuesday, April 4: Birthday Dinner - Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday desse...
The shot-put area of the new Colfax High School track will be the recipient of proceeds from next month’s “Yoga for a Cause” scheduled Tuesday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Colfax Library. Yoga for a Cause features an hour of family friendly yoga, followed by 30 minutes devoted to relaxation. Participants can attend either session or stay for both. In lieu of class fees, donations are being accepted to benefit the track project. The shot-put area, including the pole vault and high jump pads, are still in need of funding.... Full story
Bev Spencer and son Guy, both of Palouse, operate the Runner Bean Ranch together. They have turned their desire for fresh, healthy produce into a business that provides for local residents who need access to local, wholesome foods. Guy Spencer must be the last person in Whitman County to still say winter is his favorite season. We will get back to that. Guy and his Mother, Bev, operate Runner Bean Ranch located on the edge of Palouse. Neither Guy nor Bev are from Palouse, but his father and...
Whitman County mutual aid response is coordinated and executed from the National Incident Management System (NIMS) format which allows all agencies to “speak the same language.” Whitman County Emergency Management and Whitman Hospital and Medical Center will host NIMS training for new volunteers or new agency leaders at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax. Six spots are available for the Thursday, April 6, Incident Command System combination classroom presentation. To register, contact Bruce Haley, safety/security manager, Whi...
Empire Health Foundation will open both the 2017 Responsive and Rural Aging Grant cycles April 3 and close on April 28. The grant programs serve the foundation's seven-county region of Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Spokane and Whitman counties, including the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Spokane Tribe of Indians and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The cycles are designed to address one-time, emergent needs. Non-profits, churches or government agencies may apply for funds up to $15,000. The Rural Aging...
Dusty Attending the second annual Riedner sausage making event at Tom and Doreen Riedner’s home in Dusty were David and Kerri Weitz, Colfax; Heather Weitz-Sink with sons Carter and Logan, Kara Weitz-Yecha, all of Richland; Lauren Meacham with sons Cody and Clayton, Colfax; Brenden Jacobs, Pullman; Taylor Gordon and Justin Corona, Colfax; Debbie Riedner, Colton; Terry and Sandy Weitz, Colfax, and Tyler Mertes, Pullman. The group produced 300 pounds of sausage. John Brink and daughters Myla and Alexia were overnight guests at the home of his p... Full story
Above: The 2017 Miss Rosalia Royalty Court, left to right: first princess Daphne Jacobs, princess Jillian Bruce, queen Sydney Van Dyke and princess Caira Murray. Below: Miss Rosalia participants Bruce, Jacobs, Murray and Van Dyke open the 2017 Miss Rosalia pageant, themed “Adventures in Candyland....
The City of Palouse may get a new maintenance shop building as sites are being considered, including next to the new solar farm or at the site of the city's old wooden, barn-like shop on Main Street. For years now, Palouse has had $80,000 set aside for a shop to be built, according to needs directed by Public Works Superintendent Dwayne Griffin. “He's just investigating,” said Mayor Michael Echanove. “Looking at numbers and alternatives.” Echanove indicated that once a new shop is built, the city may or may not keep the old one, which was eva...
Matt Lasof (center) along with chefs Will Wohlfeil (right of Lasof) and Ryan Avery (far left) and challenge assistants at the Chef’s Challenge Sunday. The Community Action Center in Pullman hosted its first Chef's Challenge Sunday, bringing 150 audience members and exceeding its goal to raise $21,000 for the community kitchen. “It went smooth for a first time,” said Jeff Guyett, executive director of Community Action Center. Competing were Matthew Lasof, executive chef at Washington State Univer... Full story
Spring is in the air, and that means golf. The St. John Ladies League is gearing up for the annual Pig Putt tournament at the St. John Golf & County Club. The group met last week to work out the plans for the tournament. The 21st annual Pig Putt will be Sunday, April 30, and it is the league's only fundraiser. Funds will go toward the league account. “We do all the maintenance on the clubhouse and just anything that's needed,” said Lydia Smith, one of the organizers. “The last big project was the kitchen. We replaced the counter tops, and s...