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We should do better, but how can we? By "we" I mean media wretches -- the purveyors, so President Donald Trump charges, of "fake news." The reality is that we constantly deal in his fake spews of outrageous controversy, which he concocts to feed his insatiable need for attention, and our perpetual need to have something to feed our beasts. Astronomers made a big deal about actually photographing a black hole; we all know that it doesn't compare with the black hole that is Donald Trump's desperate inner child. But what can we do? As...
"I believe that this church offers the carefully discerning such cause for admiration," the 14th-century French philosopher Jean de Jandun wrote of Notre Dame, "that its inspection can scarcely sate the soul." A cultural calamity played out on live TV when the Paris cathedral that has been a focal point of Christendom for so long was apparently gutted by a raging fire, destroying a significant part of an inheritance built up over hundreds of years in a few hours. Notre Dame stands for so many qualities that we now lack -- patience and staying...
It seems to me, having spent most of my life in eastern Washington and working throughout the area, that the people who want to destroy our existing water environment have little or no direct connection to the Valley communities or to the Palouse. All they can talk about is the high cost of maintaining the dams and decline of the native fish population. It is time to start talking about the huge benefits, as done by Krista Meria at the recent 'Our Columbia Snake River System' luncheon. None of the advocates for dam removal grew up in the...
Carbon dioxide is the thermostat of earth’s atmosphere. That was demonstrated by John Tyndall, a British physicist, in experiments done in his laboratory in the 1850s. Using a relatively simple apparatus, he showed infrared radiation (heat) passes through oxygen and nitrogen gases unimpeded, whereas carbon dioxide, even in low concentrations, absorbs heat. Light energy from the sun [a spectrum of wavelengths] passes to the earth’s surface with little absorption, bringing the energy that is transformed into heat at the earth’s surface. Carbo...
In 1869 the main Western Expansion started. The railroads began expanding to more towns and cities. They brought the people who cleared the land, established schools, built road, and made the West what it is today. Many of these people had come through Ellis Island which was the gateway for most immigrants. Have people forgotten about our countrymen who settled the unknown, lived through the Great Depression, and two world wars? They think the hoards of people come in to the U.S. are coming to fill a job? Do they know many of the lesser jobs...
Imagine sitting home and learning Fortune Magazine just listed you among the world’s greatest leaders? That’s exactly what happened to Marilyn Bartlett who led the effort to save Montana’s state employee health insurance plan from bankruptcy. In April, Bartlett was ranked No. 16 on a list which featured global leaders including Bill and Melinda Gates, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Michael J. Fox and Apple’s Tim Cook. Our sixth annual leaders list is the home of the brave,...
Michelle Pingree, Fort Myers Beach, Fla., to Aaron Agulay and Jason Abrams, house on NW Deane Drive, Pullman, $265,000, April 16. Michael and Sharon Foss, White Salmon, to Steven Music, Pullman, 28x66 mobile home on NW Golden Hills Drive, Pullman, $89,000, April 16. David and Brenda Powers, Pullman, to Lisa Waite, house on SW Wadleigh, Pullman, $269,000, April 16. Mader Development, Inc., Genesee, to Kamiak Place LLP, Pullman, lot on Paradise Hills, subdivision 8, Pullman, $92,500, April 17. Paul and Tatum Weed, Orting, to Brock and Violette...
Colfax School board met Monday night and covered topics from construction, surplus, an audit, Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) updates and a book chapter discussion. The meeting opened with comments from Superintendent Jerry Pugh, including praise for Christopher Clausen’s fifth period class for the day’s Earth Day cleanup around the school grounds. “Great day for it. Beautiful,” said board member David Nails, of the warm Monday. “It didn’t take much convincing to have them...
Friday, Kim and Cindy Pitts traveled to Boise to spend Easter weekend with daughter and family, Jen, Ryan, Kellen, Becket and Willa. The Pitts came back home Sunday. Di and Larry Brink; John, Brandi and daughters Myla and Lexi Brink, Dusty, and Tom Phillips from St. John met to attend Sunday Easter worship services together. Afterwards, Tom joined Di and Larry for dinner. Lucky and Joan Myrick came to the Brink home for dessert later in the day. Mark and Kathy Vogler had an Easter surprise. Ava Jean Vogler was born on Easter morning to Henry...
Trinity Lutheran Church hosted this year's Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds Saturday, April 20. Church women filled 500 plastic eggs with candy for the event Thursday. Those helping were Sue Bafus, Pat Byers, Jerine Grey, Barbara Huntley, Louise Owens and Georgia Wells. They served cookies and punch to the children after the hunt. Debbie Repp made chocolate covered marshmallow bunnies on sticks for the children. Dad's Night In Pinochle Club met at the home of Marcia Honn, near Benge. Two members had perfect hands of 1,500 points....
Madison Kalmes, left, was chosen as Miss Tekoa and Avery McFarling princess at the March 23 program. Madison is the daughter of Jennifer and Greg Kalmes, and Avery is the daughter of Brenda and Alan McFarling. They will make their first appearance during Lilac weekend festivities. John Heaton was the emcee of the afternoon program, entitled "She's Got Mail." The entrants were scored in four categories: interview, talent, poise and impromptu question. Several members of past royalty courts...
Hospital Auxiliary May fest next week Whitman Community Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its annual May Fest, Thursday, May 2, at the First Baptist Church recreation center from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m. Ham and turkey sandwiches, chicken dumpling, cream of broccoli and taco soups will be served. Coffee will be free. The fest offers bedding plants, perennial and house plants, hanging baskets, and nearly new items. Yoga will benefit FBLA chapter Happy Hour Yoga will benefit Colfax High School’s Future B...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Lundgren, Kaitlyn Paige, born April 10 at eight pounds, seven ounces, to Cody and Jack Lundgren, Uniontown, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Darrell and Melanie Lundgren, Lewiston, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Teri Calhoun, Colfax, Wash. Baby joins sister Brooklyn, 2. Doneen, Tucker James, born April 17 at six pounds, 14 ounces, to Dylan and Kristin Doneen, Oakesdale, Wash. Paternal grandparents are J.R. and Heidi Doneen, Oakesdale. Maternal grandparent is Greg Weber, Genesee, Idaho. At Whitman Hospital... Full story
Mike and Monica, as of January 2019, are the new on-site operators and have made a significant investment in the business portion of the Boyer Park Marina and Campground on the Snake River. Moving to Washington from Tucson, Ariz., where the couple of 31 years owned and operated a successful remodeling business for the past 30 years, they both decided it was time to make a change. "We had done a little traveling in the past few years and thought the campground atmosphere was a good fit for us,"...
Whitman County commissioners recently appointed Cindy Alred of Palouse to the Whitman County Library board of trustees. She spent 27 years with Bethel Public Schools before accepting a position with WSU and moving to Palouse in 2012 with her husband, Steve. Alred joins board members Bob Bates of Colton, Steve Balzarini of Colfax, Suzanne Schmick of Endicott and Heather Lustig of Dusty. She replaces Andrea Miller of St. John, who completed her term last December.The next library board meeting...
On April 9, 2019, Bradley Kevin Norton passed away and fell into an eternal sleep at his home in Badger Lake. It was there where he enjoyed so many friends and family together with fishing and boating with his fiance, Tammy Payne. He is survived by his father, Ben Norton, a long-time resident of Rosalia and surrounding areas. He is also survived by his daughter, Rebecca Hoffman; and his sisters, Benita Shearer (NK) and Barbara Hollis. He had countless nieces, nephews, and many other family... Full story
The executive committee of the Pullman Depot Heritage Center invites rail enthusiasts, depot restoration supporters and others to the “burning” of the mortgage this Saturday, April 27, at noon. Officials from Columbia Bank will be present to assist in the celebration to retire the $200,000 debt used to purchase the depot from the estate of Dan Antoni in March of 2018. Thanks to the generous community support, funds have been raised to pay off the mortgage note and a portion of a second private note, enabling the committee to move forward wit...
Every spring as Washington residents begin their annual cleaning rites, the same question is asked: where can I recycle this? And every spring since 1976, Ecology has worked through its 1-800-RECYCLE line to answer it, search for drop-off services or for collectors who will pick up hard-to-recycle items. Today customers have the convenience of searching a newly remodeled, online 1-800-RECYCLE database. It includes 1,578 Washington recycling services and more than 70 different types of recyclable materials, including large appliances. Type in...
AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets, fries, carrot sticks, strawberries, coffee bread Tuesday: Swiss steak, rice, green beans, applesauce, carrot sticks Wednesday: Early dismissal-Straw hats, corn, cucumber sticks, mixed fruit, biscuit Thursday: Pizza, salad, Mandarin oranges Friday: Turkey or tuna sandwich with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, apple slices SENIOR MENUS Colfax Wednesday, May 1: Roasted turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, May 1: Roasted turkey with gravy, mashed...
Thursday, April 25 Colfax, LaCrosse and Tekoa – Storytime – Bring your little ones for a reading adventure. Colton – 5 p.m. – Whitman County Heritage – Watch a slideshow of historical photos from our area. Palouse – 7 p.m. – Pinterest Upcycle – Fun project using tin pans and candlesticks. Materials will be provided. Friday, April 26 St. John Fair – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Stop by the library booth to see what's new at the library. Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Storytime is educational, fun and free. Colfax – 11 a...
Jim DeVleming of Pullman Vision Source will talk on How to Hold Employees in Our Challenging Labor Market: Insurance Options, Incentives & More. DeVleming’s family has owned and operated businesses in Pullman since 1959. Cup O’ Joe on the Palouse meets at 10 a.m. May 1 at Columbia Bank, 795 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman. For more information, call 509-288-1317. whitman@seweda.org...
For its last meeting of the season, Athenaeum Club presented cash awards to students of Colfax High School for their poetry contest submittals. Each spring, the club organizes the contest to encourage young writers. Winners this year were Ayden Miller, "Lazy Summer Day," first place, $50; Braeden Rogers, "To Dream," second place, $35; Isabella Koyama, "Shifting Gears," third place, $25. Curtis Schultz was the guest speaker. He shared photos and experiences from his hike along the Grand Canyon....
