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NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (M-DNS) AND A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (M-DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitman County proposes to add a left turn at the intersection of the Pullman Airport Road, County Road #5600, and O'Donnell Road, County Road No. 5570. The site is located in the agricultural zone approximately 1/2 mile east of the City of Pullman, in the SE 1/4 of...
At Colfax Schools: Daily items offered at Colfax High School include salad bar, chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, deli sandwiches, vegetarian options, fresh & canned fruit, fresh vegetables, oven fries, yogurt, cottage cheese, bagels and juice. Monday: Biscuits & gravy, omelet, hash brown, fruit, juice Tuesday: Hamburgers on whole grain bun, tomato, cheese, lettuce, onion, oven fries, BBQ beans, fruit Wednesday: Macaroni & cheese with smokies, whole grain roll, green beans, fruit Thursday: Chicken teriyaki, brown rice, stir fry vegetables,... Full story
An information night for Running Start, the program which allows students to earn college credits while in high school, will be at 6 p.m. April 15 in the Institute for Extended Learning Center, 115 N.W. State in Pullman. High school students and parents will be able to meet current Running Start students to hear about their college experiences. Running Start counselors/coordinators also are available to explain how students can enroll. Open to area public high school juniors and seniors, Running Start at the community colleges allows students...
The following area Washington State University students received undergraduate degrees for the fall 2012 semester. Honors earned by students are listed as follows: summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better, magna cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.70 but less than 3.90 and cum laude for a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 but less than 3.70. ALBION: Costa, Ryan Anthony - Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Bean, Julie Christine - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Cum Laude. COLFAX: Aune, Ben J. - Bachelor of...
April is Stress Awareness month, a good time to evaluate how well you are doing managing your stress level. When you are stressed, your body responds as though you are in danger. It makes hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight stress response. If stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can have negative effects. It can be linked to headaches, an upset stomach, back pain, and trouble sleeping. It can weaken your immune system, making it harder to...
Thursday, April 4 Colfax – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Beginning Bridge – Jane Aune offers beginning Bridge classes each Tuesday and Thursday in April at Jennings Elementary in Colfax. To register, contact the library at (509) 397-4366 or email Kristie at kirkpatr@colfax.com Friday, April 5 Tekoa – Noon to 2 p.m. – Fun and Games Day – Spring break getting boring? Come to the library for grade school games. Saturday, April 6 Oakesdale & Garfield – Gardening Classes – Horticulturist Donna Guske teaches a series of gardening classes in two locations. Chec... Full story
8 years ago April 6, 1888 All of the hardy fruits will grow in the Palouse country. Apples, cherries, plums, pears, etc., are fruits the production of which our deep rich soil and moderate climate are well adapted, as is proven by a number of thrifty orchards throughout the country. Nothing more adds to the comfort of a farm than a well cared for orchard. Heretofore the toil and labor incident to opening up a farm in a new country, the breaking of ground and fencing same, and the erection of buildings as well as many other important matters... Full story
Weitman benefit set for Saturday A benefit for John (Glen) Weitman, who has worked at Taco Time for 20 years, will be Saturday, April 6, at the Colfax Eagles banquet room. The benefit includes a spaghetti feed from 5 to 7 p.m. at $5 per person. A silent auction will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Weitman’s daughter, Amy, said more than 70 donations for the silent auction have been made to date, and they are still accepting more. Weitman and his wife, Lin, have four children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Weitman was diagnosed with s...
Rosalia Fire Department completed their rope rescue training with another session Saturday, off the Milwaukee bridge which is now part of the John Wayne trail. The training was presented by Rescue Northwest. In this photo, a simulated victim is being attended by an EMT who is secured to the rescue basket. Photo courtesy Mike Day....
Rick and Dawna Chappell announce the engagement of their daughter, Darcie Chappell, to Justin Van Dyke, son of Kevin Van Dyke of Malden and Laura Van Dyke of Rosalia. They will exchange vows at Oakesdale Presbyterian Church May 18, 2013. The bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of Oakesdale High School. She received her degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington State University and is employed as Lead Teacher for the Seedlings Child Care Center in Garfield. The groom is a 2005 graduate of Rosalia High School. He received his degree in...
Dusty Over Easter weekend, Walt Smith and Parker visited Harmon and Jan Smith. One of the nights, Parker stayed with Ty Harder, Hooper. Walt and Parker returned to Park City, Utah, Sunday. Harmon and Jan enjoyed Easter dinner at Hill-Ray with Jan’s mom, Irma Stueckle, and aunt, Shirley Richardson. Later in the afternoon, they visited with Jan’s aunt and uncle, Leona and Harvey Herman in Colfax. Larry and Di Brink hosted Easter lunch at their home for John and Brandy Brink, Pullman; Mike Stine, LaCrosse; and Joan and Lucky Myrick and Rob Myrick,...
Hooper Easter weekend guests of Howard and Pat Morris were daughter Angela Morris and husband Larry Savage, and their daughter Emma, of Wenatchee. Joining them for dinner Saturday evening were Ryan Morris and granddaughters Grace Morris and Cherish Summers of LaCrosse. Easter weekend guests of Jessica McGregor and Micalya Cramer where their parents, Marty and Alicia Cramer of Winnemucca, Nev., and their sister Samantha Cramer, and her family Brett, Hailey, and Kendra Harmon of Clarkston. Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Selah March 23-24...
Endicott Trinity Lutheran and Community Bible Churches hosted the annual Easter egg hunt Saturday morning with lots of Easter eggs and lots of children. Also, 43 goodie bags were given out after the egg hunt along with refreshments to all of the children present. Coming for Easter at the home of Greg and Lorna Burns was their daughter Jodi, Taylor, Kolby, and friend Luke; daughter Stacie, Jade, Dustin and friend Riley; son Gavin, Billie Jo, Lexie and new grandson Brody. An Easter egg treasure hunt and dinner were included in the...
Weitman benefit set for Saturday A benefit for John (Glen) Weitman, who has worked at Taco Time for 20 years, will be Saturday, April 6, at the Colfax Eagles banquet room. The benefit includes a spaghetti feed from 5 to 7 p.m. at $5 per person. A silent auction will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Weitman’s daughter, Amy, said more than 70 donations for the silent auction have been made to date, and they are still accepting more. Weitman and his wife, Lin, have four children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Weitman was diagnosed with s...
Next to the Whitman County Gazette office, Kenneth Huckaby is busy preparing tasty Mexican food at Bodega La Diferencia. Situated in the former Toccata Blues Restaurant space, Bodega has dishes to eat in and carry out, specialty foods, and a few general supplies. Bodega La Diferencia opened last fall in Colfax. Kenneth manages the shop for Ruben Espinoza, Pasco, who also has restaurants in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco and Pullman, with a second Pullman shop in the works. The goal of the small restaurant chain is to offer tasty food at a reasonabl...
Three girls will compete for the Miss Rosalia title Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in the Rosalia High School gym. Theme this year is “Camping Beneath the Moon and Stars.” This year’s competitors are Stacey Carrothers, Autumn Reisen and Shannon Carrothers. The Carrothers sisters are the daughters of Jane Carrothers and Chad Carrothers, and Autumn is the daughter of Roy and Virginia Reisen. Stacy will play the saxophone for her talent, Autumn will perform a dance routine and Shannon will recite a monologue....
Gazette Staff A. Dru Kristenev will have a book signing at Main Street Books in Colfax Saturday, April 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. While she spent much of her life as a newspaper publisher in north Los Angeles County, she relocated to the Pacific Northwest in 1999. Two and a half years ago she gave up her permanent address for a touring ministry with Changing Wind Ministry. Her first book, Land Barons, is set in the Clearwater Valley and deals with land trusts, the Roadless Act and environmental...
The 18-piece Master Class Big Band from Spokane will return to Tekoa’s Empire Theatre for a performance April 13 at 7 p.m. The band consists of a veteran rhythm section and horn players such as trumpeteer Michael Lenke, Spokane Jazz Orchestra trombonoist Scotty Engle and saxophonist Paul Plowman. They are accompanied by high school musicians. After passing a challenging audition, the young players are invited to join the group, rehearse weekly and perform 10-15 times per year. The band’s songbook includes music made famous by Ray Charles, Fra...
The sunny, warmer weather these last few days dried the fields enough for farmers to start spring seeding and fertilizing. Farmers in the lower country of Whitman County are almost done with spring work while farmers in the northern parts of the county report they have barely begun work in the fields. This farmer was enjoying a nice afternoon on Tuesday as he worked a field on Prune Orchard Road near Colfax....
Preparations are underway for the Colton-Uniontown Fair. April 26, the all-day event will feature fitting and showing for animals including sheep, dogs, swine, goats, beef and horses, along with livestock and horse judging. There will also be displays and projects in home arts, home economics and more. For more information, call Debbie Niehenke....
Cost plus When Pearl Harbor was bombed a determined F.D.R. and Congress wanted to strike back quickly and decisively. They needed to build an Army, Navy and Air Force as quickly as possible. Thus, the cost plus program was established. This program gave existing factories and businesses the incentive to switch to producing the machines (planes, vehicles, ships etc.) as quickly as possible. There was no risk for the business world as the plus was a guaranteed profit so there was no chance for them to lose money. The plus contracts varied as to...
Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published in 2008. Welcome to your middle-age body! This is your owner’s manual. Delivery: You will note that your middle-age body arrived far earlier than you anticipated. No need to thank us. If you feel you have received this body in error, too bad. New and Improved: Your middle-age body is more roomy and better cushioned than your old body. We’ve added padding to areas where it is most visible so that other people will be envious. And you know how teenage girls wear their pants reall... Full story
With a Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) environmental cleanup project near completion in Palouse, the city will now look to improve the shoreline along the site. Environmental engineers Maul Foster Alongi and representatives from DOE finished the cleanup work last fall with the project $70,000 under budget. While groundwater monitoring on the site continues, the extra money has allowed the city to propose spending some of it on enhancing the Palouse River streambank, which runs along the 1...
Marriage applications William Britton Boyd, 31, New York, N.Y, and Pamela Ming-Show Lee, 30, New York, N.Y, April 2. Colfax building permits Columbia Bank, 201 S. Main Street, two HVAC package units, $14,936, April 1. County building permits Dennis Dowling, Rosalia, lean-to addition, $16,320, Feb. 11. Jim Haugen, Colfax, pole building interior addition, $30,000, Feb. 14. Justin Morgan, Colfax, framing and roof, $21,500, Feb. 12. Jon, V. Semingson, Pullman, triplewide, $200,000, March 16. Kroll Inc., Colfax, shop addition, $15,180, Feb. 25....
The City of Palouse is soliciting letters of interest to fill council position four vacated by the resignation of Cecil Floyd. The appointee will serve until Dec. 31, 2013. Anyone who lives within the city limits of Palouse is invited to submit a letter of interest by April 19 at 2 p.m to city hall, P.O. Box 248, 120 East Main Street, Palouse, 99161.... Full story