Articles from the May 5, 2022 edition
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Zonky Jazz to perform music written by Tekoa woman
TEKOA — Zonky Jazz Band will play music written by Tekoa’s Mildred Bailey at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the Empire Theater. Friends of the Theater is eager to assist with hosting the event, said Suzie Creger, president of Friends of the...
Good Ol' Days
125 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, May 7, 1897 Robbing Steptoe Farmers. Farmers about Steptoe have been annoyed greatly of late petty thefts in that vicinity. Friday night last two...
Donald "Don' Monforton
Donald "Don" Monforton passed away April 30, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Gallatin Gateway, Mont., to Earnest and Nan Monforton. He married Patricia Maroney...
Alene Lucille Lust
Alene Lucill Lust died April 23, 2002, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Alene was born on the family farm just outside Endicott, Wash., on Sept. 9, 1930, to parents Kathryn Hergert...
On the Hot Seat
I’ve never been a fan of the new ban on plastic bags and straws in our state. Subconsciously, I always knew it was a designed scheme to get more money out of people shopping in stores or having a...
Laminated products reduce fire risk
Wood buildings are making a comeback in the Pacific Northwest thanks to new laminated timber products. Even very large buildings are now constructed with laminated beams and are successfully competing...
Inslee attacks natural gas, again
In recent years, environmentalists have targeted natural gas, even though it is an affordable energy source for so many. Their efforts have failed in the Legislature. But, apparently, Gov. Inslee and...
Who cares about the immuno-compromised?
Why haven’t we read or heard more about the immuno-compromised who are dealing with the decision to remove mask mandates by a newly-appointed 33-year-old Florida U.S. District judge deemed unqualified by the American Bar Association? The...
Tapestry Women's Choir returns to local stage
COLFAX – After a multi-year hiatus, the local Tapestry Women’s Choir is back. The group performed Monday night, May 2, at United Methodist Church. The choir was directed by Liza Dailey and the choir performed 14 songs. “We were really happy...
Main Street Books closing
COLFAX—Main Street books is closing down. Joan Claussen has donated many of her books to Anna Ogden Hall, a christian based home for ladies and kids in Spokane, and many large print books to Hill-Ray Plaza in Colfax. “Bruised books came in and...
Dusty News
DUSTY — Easter dinner guests at the Dick and Helen Appel home were Bruce, Elaine, Charlie and Spencer Appel, Spokane; Eric, Shannon, Connor (Richland), Kyle and Abby (Pullman) and Sidney , Dusty; Caroline, Elly and Luciene Kunkel, Pullman; Neil,...
Fentanyl 'epidemic' hits county
COLFAX – Fentanyl disguised as common pharmaceuticals are flooding Whitman County and leading to a rise in crime. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a drastic rise in the last year....
Colfax adopts Juneteenth
COLFAX — The city is establishing a new holiday — Juneteenth. During the Monday, May 2 City Council meeting, members discussed and approved establishing Juneteenth as a legal holiday in the city. The holiday is set for June 19. As a result, City...
County Jail
Ancil George Jones III, 46, booked May 3 for USMS Hold (Federal Violation). Held without bail through Federal Court. Simon Rodrigues-Flores, 40, booked May 3 for USMS Hold (Federal Violation). Held without bail through Federal Cou...
Sheriff's Office
COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following requests for service between April 29 and April 27 8:08 a.m. — North B Street, Albion — Verbal domestic dispute. 8:56 a.m. — Kitzmiller Road and Wexler Road, Pullman...
Colfax Police
April 21 10:16 a.m. – Theft of an automobile, officer requested a case number. 8:23 p.m. – Traffic violation, officer responded and was unable to locate the vehicle. April 22 1:10 a.m. – Fire alarm, officer responded. 11:01 a.m. – Suspicious...
Land Transactions
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions between April 10 and May 2: April 20 Kamiak Place of Pullman, 1290 and 1310 N.W. Terre View Drive, Pullmam, to Kamiak Place of Pullman, $0. April 18 Stephanie...
New pedestrian signs coming
COLFAX — The City Council on May 2 approved an ordinance for new pedestrian safety signs. With a budget of $45,000, there will be flashing pedestrian signs installed at Main Street, Island Street and in front of the courthouse. Each is expected to...
City to improve Clay Street well
COLFAX — A Troy, Idaho, company was the low bidder to improve a summertime well. During it’s Monday, May 2 meeting, the City Council awarded a $322,417.33 not including tax contract to KME Specialties of Troy for improvement of the Clay Street...
Washington Federal to close
COLFAX — The local branch of Washington Federal Bank is closing. Bank officials confirmed the branch at 102 N. Main St. will close its doors at 2 p.m. July 13. Local operations will be combined with the Pullman branch....
Sky-high league champion
Colfax freshman Zachary Cooper won the Northeast 2B league championship Tuesday afternoon, May 3, on his home field. The Bulldog boys finished third in the standings; while the local girls finished...
Women's choir returns to Colfax stage
COLFAX – After a multi-year hiatus, the local Tapestry Women's Choir is back. The group performed Monday night, May 2, at United Methodist Church. The choir was directed by Liza Dailey and the...
County accepts bid from Gazette, Daily News
COLFAX – The Whitman County Gazette and Moscow-Pullman Daily News will continue in a shared newspaper of record contract. On Monday, May 2, county commissioners accepted the legal printing bid submitted by Gazette Co-owner/Publisher Roger Harnack...
Getting closer
There is an old saying: “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” W hen it comes to the Undeberg Invitational you could say you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s back ...
Koerner named WIAA Athlete of the Week
COLFAX – A Colfax girl has been named as the girls Class 2B statewide Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Athlete of the Week. Jorja Koerner was awarded WIAA’s Athlete of the Week...