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Do you want to be a delegate or alternate to the Washington State Democratic Congressional Caucus or State Convention? Because of the current COVID-19 crisis, the Executive Committee of the Washington State Democratic Central Committee has cancelled the upcoming face-to-face Legislative District (LD) caucuses and County Conventions that were to be held on May 3. In the past, delegates for the Congressional District and State Conventions were elected at these LD caucuses. Because of the current pandemic, however, this year’s delegate election w...
Okey Dokes Flowers and More offering a discount for plants or flowers sent to Whitman Rehab because patients can't see family or friends now. The public’s support of Colfax businesses in this trying time....
Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington announced that Whitman County Commissioner Art Swannack will continue to serve as governing board chair. Swannack has served on the Governing Board since January 2013 and also serves as chair on the Washington State Council on Aging (SCOA). Swannack will serve as the governing board chair for one year effective Feb. 28, 2020. Karen Kiessling was elected as ALTCEW’s new PMC chair. The Whitman County Commissioners appointed Kiessling to the PMC in early 2016 to represent Whitman County. Kiessling w...
COLFAX–Susan Graham had her communion photos taken on May 1, 1971, by Bill Walters at his photography studio on Mill Street, which operated from 1968 to 1972. Over the years, the communion picture has moved with Graham across the state. It wasn't until recently that she noticed the photo had a paper backing to it. "It's a large picture, 16X21 inches," Graham said. "There was my picture, then behind that was a picture of a gentleman and his wife and then the picture of this beautiful baby." G...
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn’s April Exhibit is “Book It.” It features art in the theme of books, folded books, handmade books, watercolors, encaustic paintings, scraps of antique books made into art collages, lino block prints and watercolors on book pages and even ceramic books - one that you could probably hide your hooch in. Thirteen artists in a variety of mediums from the region have art in the exhibit. The Palouse Women Artists group planned this exhibit for months and then due to the coronavirus the Barn was forced to close March 18. T...
A private graveside service was held at the Dusty Cemetery last week for a small group of mourners memorializing Loraine Scaggs who passed away March 29 at Whitman Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax. Dean Ellis conducted the service. Attending were Scaggs’ son Loren Scaggs of Dusty, daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Bill Pitt of Las Vegas, Dale and Vicki Broeckel of Dusty and Homer Hopkins of LaCrosse and some of his children....
Colfax Monday, April 13: Cobb salad, wheat roll, cottage cheese with fruit Thursday, April 16: Cheeseburger with fixings, potato salad, baked beans, fresh fruit, dessert Endicott Tuesday, April 14: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls, deviled eggs, pineapple upside down cake LaCrosse Tuesday, April 14: No meal Palouse Wednesday, April 15: Baked potato with chili, cheese, onion, sour cream, bacon bits, salad, tropical fruit, dessert Pullman Tuesday, April 14: Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, pie Friday,...
Roberta Tiemann of Colfax has been awarded signature membership in the prestigious American Watercolor Society, joining a small, but elite, group of national and international artists whose paintings meet high standards of the society's jurors on Jan. 22. The process of obtaining signature membership is difficult and in many cases takes years to achieve. This year the society received well over 1,000 entires from artists across America and from 30 foreign countries, for those entires, 147...
In a time of self-isolation, staying engaged physically and mentally is still important to health. While Dee Bryson was out walking the family dog with two of her children, a car approached, slowed, rolled down the window and then yelled at them to get six feet apart. "It was kind of aggravating and funny at the same time," said Bryson. The driver's concern may be understandable – Bryson's children are both about 20 years old, so the situation may have been perceived as three adult friends o...
Whitman County Gazette, April 9, 2020 At Pullman Regional Hospital Haller-Doria, Zenayda Sami, born March 29, 2020, at six pounds, 10 ounces, to Victor Haller and Nathalia Doria, Moscow. Paternal grandparents are Victor and Yesenia Haller, Twin Falls, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Abilio and Ramona Doria, Twin Falls, Idaho. Baby joins brother Victor, 1. Hart, Haslei Grace, born March 30, 2020, at seven pounds, five ounces, to Derek and Jennifer Hart, Onaway, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Valeria and Dan Helbling, Lewiston, and Shawn and... Full story
The Bible quiz team "In Step" placed first overall in league competition at its March tournament. They will be going on to the Regionals competition, which has been postponed until June. Individually Karmen Akesson placed second, Kirsten Akesson placed third and Eric Akesson placed fifth for the season. Karmen made a team in New York for Nationals which was to be held in Pittsburgh, Pa., but has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goldie Akesson was asked to be the assistant coach for...
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 6.5 earthquake and five aftershocks shaking Central Idaho starting at about 5:53 p.m. March 31. Residences of Colfax experienced the quake primarily as the sound of thunder and buildings shaking. Some reports were received of people feeling a slight tremor or experiencing a vertigo-like sensation. The main quake struck about 43 miles west of Challis, in the Shake Creek area, the USGS reported. The agency received calls that the earthquake was felt as far away as Spokane. Its epicenter was at a...
Robert Earl Blakemore Jr., passed away at the age of 92 in College Place. Robert was born Aug. 5, to Robert Earl Blakemore and Bertha Starky Blakemore in Spokane, Wash. He attended elementary school in Spokane, graduating at North Central High School. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy. During the time of his service he would send money monthly to his father to buy his girlfriend June dinner weekly. When he left the service he married his high school sweetheart June Johnson on Sept. 6,... Full story
Esther Archer Kroll, 94, of Colfax, passed into the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on April 2, 2020, at the Courtyard in Colfax. Esther was born July 17, 1925, at the family home near Penawawa, Wash., to John Archer, Sr. and Elsie Sanders Archer. She was the youngest of five children. The family later moved into Colfax. Esther attended the Hamilton School and graduated from Colfax High School in 1943. After high school, Esther worked for the telephone company as an operator. She met her... Full story
Eleanor Holmes, passed away April 1, 2020, at home. She was born January 4, 1940, in Hamilton, Mont., to William John & Margaret Emily (Buie) Sheard. She was the youngest of 11 children. She graduated from Freeman High School in 1958. In 1994, she graduated from Spokane Community College, made the Dean list in 1993. She lived her childhood in Mica, Wash. As an adult she lived in Spokane. She moved to Tekoa in 1976, living there for over 40 years. In 2015 she moved to Spokane. Eleanor enjoyed... Full story
Rudy Dingman, Oakesdale resident, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at his home following a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75. He was born February 18, 1945, in Denver, Colo., to Theodore and Vonceile Eoff Dingman. He grew up in the mountains west of Denver where there was always plenty of snow. They enjoyed skiing, snow shoeing and hiking. Rudy loved the outdoors. He graduated from the Idaho Springs High School in Idaho Springs, Colo., and attended one year of college at So... Full story
Amelia (Amy) Bafus passed away while residing at a Regency Canyon Lakes rehabilitation facility in Kennewick, Wash., on March 31, 2020. She was 96 years. A private burial has taken place where she was laid to rest next to her husband, Jack, and their three sons Harvey, David, and Richard. Amy was born in Belfast in North Ireland on September 16, 1923, to Sarah and George Greenaway. Growing up in Ireland, Amy enjoyed living next to the ocean, dancing, and visiting family in the country. During World War II, Amy enlisted in the Women’s Royal N... Full story
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, April 20, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #1 to the 2020 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present. The total amount of the proposed amended budget is approximately $65,000,000. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available April 16, 2020 by calling 397-5240. Disabled accommodations are... Full story
The President is concerned about the economy, as well he should be. Our Governor is concerned about the disease spreading across our state and nation, as well he should be. We are in the midst of a global emergency, both medically and economically. The data for almost anywhere but China show that the pandemic has yet to level out. The rate of new cases continues to rise. Hundreds of patients are dying each day in Italy, Spain, Germany and across Europe. I agree with the scientists when they warn about the potential impact on the homeless. I...