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On March 15, a small group of Aryan supremacists attacked a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 50 worshipers. Political and religious leaders throughout the world condemned the act and the terrorists. The six gunmen were rounded up and will be punished to the limit of New Zealand law. As far as we know, the motivation of the attack was more racial than religious. In retaliation, a group of Islamic terrorists sent seven suicide bombers to Christian targets in Sri Lanka last week. They inflicted 800 casualties, 300 of them fatal. Once...
Sheridan McGill, 20, the Pullman resident who was placed on 24-hour house arrest in the custody of her grandmother March 22, was returned to jail April 23 after being treated at Pullman Regional Hospital for injuries. At a hearing Friday morning in court, Judge Gary Libey read an email from McGill's grandmother who informed the court she could not keep control of her granddaughter as promised in court five weeks ago. The grandmother's report said McGill jumped out of a moving car during an argument with her grandmother and sustained injuries....
MARRIAGE LICENSES Chance Robert Coleman, 23, and Tesea Laise Targino Dukart, 23, both Pullman, April 12. Kyle Wayne Worsham, 33, and Sarah Kathryn Campbell, 23, both Pullman, April 12. Travis Lorenzo Garcia, 25, Potlatch, and Charli Kay Young, 23, Lewiston, April 12. Andrew James-Sigeo Miyashiro, 20, Citrus Heights, Calif., and Kayla McKenna Ross, 20, Colbert, April 15. Roy Lee McCarver, Jr., 37, and Michelle Anna Marie DeNoewer, 34, both Pullman, April 15. Joseph James Mitchell, 22, Plummer, and Esther Sinclair Raynard, 21, Bothell, April 16....
“It is easier to divide the state than it is to fix it,” is the motto of the movement to split Washington state and create a new state, Liberty. “We’re not about a revolt. We want to return to principles that have served our country well,” said Kevin Akesson of Colfax, captain of the Liberty State movement in Whitman County. Akesson held a meeting April 17 to relay information about the movement to those interested. A dozen people attended, and some were ready to start helping him right awa...
The Best Western Wheatland Inn in Colfax will host an open house May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. following a two year remodel. More than $300,000 went into remodeling every room with new tile, carpet, furnishings, art and more. Accents of wheat have been added where possible to accentuate the "wheat" in Wheatland. The remodel also pays homage to the hotel's best customers. "Photographers are our biggest business," said Caleb Cox, director of sales, with WSU traffic coming in second. He added that in...
The Malden community rural identity contest is seeking entries about the town to be considered for the community section of the Whitman County website. The contest is the brain child of Malden resident Colleen Cross who began the Malden Positivity Campaign in 2014 and has posted a new spring contest every year that promotes Malden. This year, she is using the contest to generate a blurb about Malden in the hope of getting it posted on the county’s website. The parks and rec section of the c...
A preliminary review shows Whitman County spent $850,000 for snow removal in three months, from January through March. Mark Storey, Public Works director, totaled costs for materials, labor and equipment. “We spent almost nothing in January,” Storey told county commissioners Monday. The county averages a yearly expenditure of $300,000-$400,000 for snow and ice removal. “The big caution now is, we still have November and December in front of us,” said Storey. The January to March total does no...
April 16 saw another change of county departments. The Facilities Management Department, which had been under the auspice of Bill Tensfeld since he took over the fair and facilities duties of Bob Reynolds, has two new faces to maintain and manage county buildings. "There's a pretty big scope of work that needs to be done," said Brandy Dean of Oakesdale, the new facilities management director. With her is Adam Turnidge of Colton as facilities management superintendent. Turnidge will primarily...
Pullman Regional Hospital's $29 million levy proposal was derailed by a low voter response. After a second count of ballots, the levy vote was 680 votes short of the number needed to validate the election. The district was required to have 3,744 votes, 40 percent of the last general election turnout in Pullman, to validate the election. The latest count totaled 3,064 votes, or about 81 percent of the required turnout. Ballots cast met the requirement of 60 percent approval rate with 63.87 percent in favor. The tally was 1,957 yes and 1,107 no....
Whitman County is in need of people who can listen and speak up for those whose voices are fading or hard to hear. Volunteer ombudsmen help residents in adult family homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities have a better quality of life by listening to their concerns and watching out for their well-being. There are 26 facilities in Whitman County providing care to elderly or disabled, but only one ombudsman; and that volunteer is cutting back. “To say we could really use some v...
After years in a traditional veterinary clinic setting, Dr. Shannon Merry is now providing the same services sitting on living room floors in homes around the Palouse and loving it. "I am exceptionally happy doing this," said Dr. Merry who now works from the homes of her clients instead of an office. Dr. Merry started Traveling Tails in October, 2018. She said it was scary to quit her job at Alpine Animal Clinic in Pullman and start her own business, but everyone around her comments on how...
A large number of Dusty area residents attended the public hearing for the McCoy permit request for a grain storage facility immediately across Highway 26 from Dusty on Thursday evening of last week. It was at the public service building in Colfax. The ruling will be given in approximately 10 days from the date of the hearing, April 28. Linda Hennigar spent Easter at the home of her daughter’s family, Tami, Jay and Wesley Banks, in Kennewick. Joining them for Easter dinner was Jay’s brother, Greg, also of Kennewick. Hennigar returned home the...
Nancy Morris, formerly of Hooper, and Alan Jedlow of Shoreline, were weekend guests of her brother, Howard and Pat Morris. Joining the family for a Sunday afternoon dinner were Ronna Kilgore, Scott Moore and Collin Jones of Spokane; Alisha Kilgore, Seattle; Angela Morris, husband Larry Savage, and their daughter Emma, Wenatchee; Ryan and Dawn Morris, and their daughter Grace of Pullman....
Clare Dunn is set to headline the Friday night Hometown Chevy Main Stage Aug. 16 as part of the 31st annual National Lentil Festival in Pullman. Dunn is known for her live shows, powerful vocals and unparalleled guitar playing. She opened for American rock icon Bob Seger on numerous dates of his Ride Out Tour including sold out arenas in Salt Lake City, Denver, Kansas City and Nashville. Friday night’s lineup will also include country duo Smithfield, Virginia-based Melodime and Clarkston’s Aaron Cerutti. Saturday’s lineup will feature headl...
Both Kyle and Whitney Bond grew up in Roseburg, Ore. Meeting in 2008, they have been best friends ever since. "I can't imagine living my life without him," Whitney said. Having established families and two children together, it was a terrifying decision to pack up and leave everything they knew to move here to Whitman County three years ago. When Whitney was speaking with a friend, she heard about a job opening at Soncarty Farms and upon hearing this Kyle decided to apply. When he got the job,...
AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Hamburger with lettuce and tomato, fries, orange slice Tuesday: Tacos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, grapes, maple bar Wednesday: Early dismissal-Sweet and sour chicken, rice, pineapple, mixed veggies, carrot sticks Thursday: Meatball sub sandwich, salad with veggies, fruit tray Friday: Fish, baked beans, cucumber sticks, strawberries, roll AT GARFIELD/PALOUSE SCHOOLS: Monday: Hot dog, chili, tossed salad, shredded cheese, apple slices, peaches Tuesday: Super nachos with taco meat, tortilla chips, diced...
Textiles, tea at Bank Left Bank Left Gallery & Bistro in Palouse will celebrate Mother's Day May 11 with a Victoria and Albert tea and an exhibit featuring Pullman artist and author Loraine Manwaring from noon until 3 p.m. Loraine is a nationally recognized textile artist and has written several books about creating art with textiles. Bank Left will exhibit several of her creations from May 11 through May 18. The textile art exhibit is free to the public and the cost for the luncheon will be...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Davis, Israel Jesse, born April 25 at six pounds, eight ounces, to Jacob and Nicole Davis, Pullman, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Cheryl and Travis Brock, Colfax, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Charles and Rebecca Yamashita, Hilo, Hawaii. Baby joins sister Natalie, 6, and brother Jasmine, 2. Brynestad, Ole Ivan, born April 28 at seven pounds, four ounces, to Soren Newman and Erik Brynestad, Moscow, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Alan and Teresa Brynestad, Spokane, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Susan and Bud...
Washington State Chief Justice Mary Fairhurst April 24 appointed Superior Court Whitman County Judge Gary Libey as temporary presiding judge for Asotin, Garfield and Columbia counties. He will fill the position left vacant by Judge Scott Gallina who has been placed on administrative leave. Judge Gallina was arrested two weeks ago at the Asotin County courthouse on allegations of sexual misconduct in an investigation conducted by the Washington State Patrol. Judge Libey has been authorized to conduct judicial duties of the three county courts...
Rosalia Schools Friday hosted the Trot for Tots walk-a-thon in which students pledge to walk laps for donations. This was the sixth year of the event. The featured charity this year was HOPE School in Spokane. HOPE stands for Hearing Oral Program of Excellence. They provide services/therapy for children ages birth through four years who are dealing with hearing loss. The goal was to raise $3,000 through the walk-a-thon, which is organized by the Rosalia High School leadership class. In the past...
Thursday, May 2 Malden – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Junior Night – Children in grades 2 to 5 can hang with friends and do a fun activity. Colfax – 6 to 8 p.m. – Happy Hour Yoga – Join us for yoga and refreshments. Class is $10 and proceeds benefit FBLA. Rosalia – 6:30 p.m. – Kids’ Drive-in Movie – Popcorn and cars provided. Don’t forget your pillow and blanket. Friday, May 3 Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Storytime is educational, fun and free. Malden – 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group – Support and resources...
Mary Ann (Shawgo) DiMartino, formerly of West Warwick, R.I., passed away peacefully at age 68 on April 8, 2019. Mary was born on August 14, 1950, in Colfax, Wash. She was the daughter of Lawrence and Rosie (Bafus) Shawgo. Mary grew up on her parent's farm in Lamont, Wash., with her brother, Thomas Shawgo. After graduating high school, she earned a degree in cosmetology in Spokane, Wash. In 1973, she relocated to Rhode Island with her husband and young son, Chris, later Tim was born in R.I.. It...
Lanny L. Lautenslager, 76, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2019. He was born in St. John, Wash., on August 9, 1942, to the late Dan and Helen Lautenslager. Lanny grew up on the family farm and graduated from St. John High School in 1960 where he played varsity basketball and was a member of the Future Farmers of America. Lanny married Patricia (Pat) in July 1963 and they lived in St. John and later moved to Plummer, Idaho, where Lanny farmed with his father. Lanny and Pat moved to Washtucna...
Lorraine J. Gerlitz, 95, of Endicott, Wash., passed away April 28, 2019, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, Wash. Lorraine was born Aug. 10, 1923, in Colfax to Ed and Almeda Stong. She grew up on the family farm outside of Endicott with her sister, Dorothy. Lorraine talked about riding horses to town to get the mail and going to the movie theater and picking out candy at the local grocery store as a child. Her favorite childhood memories were spending time with her grandparents,...