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Paul Bilderback, 76, Colfax, was taken by ambulance to Whitman Hospital Monday afternoon after sustaining injuries in a collision on Highway 195 just south of Papé Machinery. Bilderback was driving a 2013 Toyota Tundra pickup southbound at 1:02 p.m. when he struck the trailer of a semi truck which had crossed the highway and gone into the ditch on the west side of the highway. According to the Washington State Patrol report, the semi driver went into the ditch to avoid hitting the back of a...
A building on Crosby Street in Tekoa which sustained a roof collapse under the winter’s snow load is linked to a welfare fraud case which actually dates back to 2013. Tekoa Mayor John Jaeger last week reported the owner of the building, Karl Keith Anderson, 64, has failed to meet two Tekoa city deadlines for dealing with the damaged structure. Anderson was supposed to have fallen bricks around the building cleared by Monday and a protective fence installed. Anderson was convicted in superior court in October of 2015 for welfare fraud for not re...
A free dental screening for Pullman residents 65 and older will be May 17 at the Pullman Senior Center, 325 SE Paradise Street. Appointments can be scheduled from 11:30 to 4:30 p.m. This event is made possible by the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Each participant will receive a free oral hygiene kit and a $25 gift card. To make an appointment, call the senior center at 509-338-3307. A limited number of appointments are available. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.... Full story
The Port of Whitman County last week awarded a contract to Clark’s Roofing of Pullman for a roof repair replacement project at Boyer Park & Marina. Port staffer Kara Riebold told port commissioners at a meeting a month ago that the roof of a pump house at Boyer had been leaking, and insects had also been getting in through the roof. The bid includes blowing insulation in the roof that is more resistant to bugs, she said. The bid from Clark’s roofing came in at less than $10,000, much lower than the budgeted amount for the project. “That budge...
The Endicott play park could get a boost if enough votes for the community are cast in the Meet Me at the Park grant initiative. With St. John vying for its chance to win a $25,000 Main Street award, one Endicott resident was inspired by the attempt to beautify that community and decided to do something for Endicott. “Endicott needs a lot of help,” said Rae Maloney, a teacher in St. John who lives in Endicott. Maloney recently found out about an initiative called “Meet Me at the Park,” which ann...
The state Senate budget passed last week includes $400,000 in funding to help with safety improvements for “Cougar Nation.” The funding was included in the 2017-19 transportation plan at the request of Senate Majority Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “Every year it seems there’s at least one fatal crash on SR 26 or US 195 associated with ‘Cougar Nation.’ The challenge of making those corridors safer is recognized by everyone I’ve talked to at WSU, from President Schulz to the student leaders who came over to share their concerns,” Sc...
The Port of Whitman County at its meeting last week discussed the installation of a communications hut in Garfield. The hut will allow for more homes to have access to fiber. “It’s primarily for companies that are selling internet services,” said Joe Poiré, Port executive director, of the hut. The 10x20 hut will be constructed on Third Street in Garfield, said Kara Riebold, Port staffer. She said Palouse River Rock has been contracted to do the foundation work for the hut at the cost of $10,715. Poiré said an internet provider is ready to go in... Full story
Whitgro, Inc., announced March 31 the purchase of Johnson Seed Company in Garfield. The sale will take effect June 1. “We are excited about the opportunity to enhance their seed capacity and grow their already robust seed operation,” said Whitgro General Manager Heath Barnes. “This acquisition will allow Whitgro the ability to maintain a high-quality seed program in the future.” Mark Johnson, the sole owner of Johnson Seed, founded the operation in 1997 after managing the seed plant of the for...
The vintage Route 26 Market gets underway last Friday afternoon at Jennings Elementary School in Colfax. The debut event drew crowds Friday and Saturday, coinciding with WSU's Mom's Weekend....
