Serving Whitman County since 1877
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William H. Evans passed away in his sleep peacefully in the early hours of April 13, 2019, in Colfax, Wash. Bill was born on January 30, 1931. However, even in his later years, he'd claim to be 39. Born in Prosser, Wash., Bill was the son of Will and Inez Evans, who pioneered on the far reaches of the Rattlesnake hills, north of Prosser. The youngest of four children, he had three older sisters, Hazel, Ida and Bernice. In his early years, Bill attended a one-room school, having to ride a horse... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner, April 13, 1894 The Commoner is gratified today to make the formal announcement that the Bank of Colfax resumed business on Monday morning last. The institution closed when the great financial panic struck the country. Hon. James A Perkins, owner of the bank, stated today that the business would have been resumed a short while after the closing last fall, if there had not been a general destruction of crops in the Palouse country, which render collections impossible. When the Bank of Colfax closed its doors, the...
Questions 1. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the Volcanoes National Park? 2. HISTORY: When did the Deepwater Horizon oil spill occur in the Gulf of Mexico? 3. MOVIES: Who sang “Beauty and the Beast” in the 1991 movie of the same name? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which one of Japan’s islands is the largest in size? 5. RELIGION: Who was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity? 6. LITERATURE: What was the name of the land featured in the seven-novel fantasy series written by C.S. Lewis? 7. MATH: What is the name of an angle that is less than...
* It was one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock — also known as the “Master of Suspense” -– who made the following sage observation: “The length of a film should be directly related to the endurance of the human bladder.” * In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, it is illegal to keep indoor furniture outdoors. * The town of Llanfair in Wales is also known by its Welsh name, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch. Roughly translated, this means, “Saint Mary’s Church in a hollow of white hazel,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 36.77.070 that the following construction projects shall be performed by County Forces: Bonnie Bridge, C.R.B.P. No. 3280-01.64(3) This project provides for the replacement of the Bonnie Bridge with a 60 foot long, 129 inch by 84 inch arch culvert for an estimated cost of $38,000. Thornton Depot Bridge, C.R.B.P. No. 3360-12.27(8) This project provides for the replacement of the Thornton Depot Bridge with a 30 foot wide, 35 foot long prestressed... Full story
