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Is Donald Trump slipping? In his endless quest to give everyone a derogatory nickname, he's now calling Joe Biden "Sleepy Joe." It's not clear why he's calling him "Sleepy," but it might be a typo. Perhaps, he meant "Sloppy Joe." That would be spicier. Then again, maybe that's Trump's subtle way of mocking Biden's age. Or maybe not, since one thing we've learned about The Donald is that he's not subtle. The problem for him is he's nearly as old as Biden. Neither of them matches Bernie Sanders, who is so crotchety that he's in a geriatric class...
No one enjoys getting impeached, and if it happens to him, Donald J. Trump will be no exception. On the other hand, it's hard to imagine any potential target of impeachment in Anglo-American history relishing the fight more than Trump. He'd rather be done with the Mueller investigation in all its permutations, but there's no one better suited to being at the center of a harshly partisan, deeply personal political and legal donnybrook that will ultimately be just for show. Trump famously told top aides at the beginning of his administration...
Montana’s legislature took the unusual step of exempting older, less-valued mobile homes from property tax as a way to stem homelessness. The bipartisan legislation, which Gov. Steve Bullock signed into law last week, aims to keep people in their homes. It exempts mobile and manufactured homes worth less than $10,000 and at least 28 years old from taxation starting next year. In Montana, a state with just over a million people, there are more than 22,000 residences where owners are in danger o...
Twenty years ago, Washington State voters outlawed ethnic discrimination within our state. Initiative 200, passed by a decisive popular vote, specified that employers or those granting contracts, “shall not discriminate against nor grant preferable treatment … on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin.” This past Sunday during their last minute session, our legislature struck down the people’s initiative. Ethnic background is now a required criteria for evaluating new employees and granting state contracts. Proponents base th...
Steven and Mary Syms to Zachary and Marina Wold, house on SW Winter Circle, Pullman, $180,000, April 6. Peter Boag and Brent Owens, Vancouver, to Ronald and Deborah Watson, Loon Lake, unit at Statesman Condominiums on NW State Street, Pullman, $125,000, April 26. U.S. Bank as trustee, Irving, Calif., to Kenneth Moore, Caldwell, Idaho, house on Steptoe Ave., Oakesdale, $36,000, April 26. Kerry and Susan Schutz, Mossyrock, to Rebecca and Paul Hudson, Tekoa, house on S. Crosby, Tekoa, $197,000, April 26. Shao Chen and Xing Lin, Issaquah, to Jared...
Sixty-three hardy souls braved the cold and strong winds April 27 for the annual Hog Jog and Jog with the Hog kids race in St. John. The Hog Jog has been running for 41 years. It is organized and run by the St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse track and field team as an annual fundraiser. The Hog Jog is a five mile run that touts some hills which many use as a warm-up for Bloomsday. The Jog with the Hog has a one-mile and a two-mile option for kids or those unable to make it five miles. The Hog Joggers...
A total of 209 offices in the county will be up for (re)election this November, with the filing period to begin next week. The lone county office on the election grid is the Port of Whitman County seat held by John Love in commissioner district one. Races include three council seats in Albion and the mayor’s chair; four city council seats in Colfax, with the mayor’s office as well; four council seats and the mayor in Colton; three council seats and the mayor in Endicott; three council seats in Farmington; three in Garfield; two in Lamont, and...
Colfax Police Officer Joe Handley has resigned as a member of the Colfax Police Department. Handley, who previously served on the Palouse Police Department, joined the Colfax department last October. Handley's departure leaves the Colfax department with just three officers; Perry Tate, Corey Alcantar and Dennis Yunin. Before joining the Colfax department, Handley worked part-time to fill shifts for the Colfax Police Department while still serving on the Palouse Department. Colfax now has an arrangement with the Whitman County Sheriff's office...
Twins Cash and Rye Niehenke of Oakesdale placed first and second in the Northwest Regional Fiddle Contest in Spokane April 27-28. They will now advance to the national competition in June at Weiser, Idaho. They placed in the top eight at the nationals last year. Last year, the boys placed second and fourth at the regional with Rye topping Cash. This year, Cash managed to move ahead, and Rye did not give up any ground by placing second. "They have two completely different ways (of playing),"...
Virtual Reality will be at the LaCrosse Library and LaCrosse School on Monday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LaCrosse Library. Participants interact with a robot, see a T-Rex up close, travel to national parks or take a tour through the bloodstream. Virtual reality is a form of technology which creates computer generated worlds or immersive environments in which people can explore and, in many cases, interact with. Teens and adults 13 and older, can make an appointment by using Oculus Rift. All...
Endicott runners who participated and finished the Bloomsday race in Spokane Sunday were Jen Johnson; Bob Curry; Lorna Burns; her daughter, Jodi Stalter, Monroe, Wash.; grandson, Kolby Stalter of EWU, and friend Ann Donaldson, Rockford Bay, Idaho. Joining them for lunch at the Legend afterward were Greg Burns; their son, Jason Burns and family; wife Krystal; grandson Garrett Duncan and friend Marie, Liberty Lake, and brother, Dennis Burns....
Tapestry Women’s Vocal Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 10 at the First Presbyterian Church in Moscow, 405 S. Van Buren St. Admittance is by donation. Concerts following that will be May 11 at the St. James Episcopal Church in Pullman, 1410 NE Stadium Way, and the concluding concert May 13 at the Colfax United Methodist Church, 109 S. Mill St. Both performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tapestry reunited last winter after a six-year hiatus. Liza Dailey of Colfax took up the task of directing with Charla Windley of Moscow, Idaho, a...
Leonard and Tracy Mathia of Garfield have been married for almost 38 years. Meeting while Leonard was on his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they had to wait until he had returned from his mission to marry. Six weeks later, they were married. "It seems fast, but we knew we were meant to be, a still, small voice told me," Tracy said. They now have six biological children and have adopted many in-need children throughout the years. They not only gave them a home, but a...
Tick infestation has been so high along the Alkali Flat creeks that cattle health has been affected. Many of the ranchers have been treating their herds with a dip that helps alleviate the problem. This is an unusually high infestation due to spring conditions. Easter dinner guests at the home of Helen and Dick Appel were Kate Wollstein, Moscow; Phil Appel, Cheney; Caroline and Rob Kunkel, Kade, Elly and Luciene, Pullman; Neil and Liz Appel, Josh, Naomi Isaac, John Paul, Grace and Michael, Dusty; and Lisa and Travis Frei, Miriam, Rachel, Emma...
Author to visit St. John Library St. John Library has been chosen to host the first rural library author visit, sponsored by the Washington Center for the Book, May 15, at 4 p.m. Randall Platt will lead a writing workshop for adults and teens titled "So, You Want To Be A Writer!" Platt's latest book, "The Girl Who Wouldn't Die," is a 2018 WCB Award finalist. She will remain after the workshop to answer questions and sell copies of her books. To learn more about WCB and its award-winning titles,...
At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center French, Tyler Lynn, born May 3 at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Jillian Bruce and Preston French, Tekoa, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Joel and Jennifer French, Tekoa. Maternal grandparents are Angela Bruce and Frank Martin, Thornton, Wash. Kuhl, Korben Gray, born May 3 at nine pounds, 15 ounces, to Tiffany Kuhl, Colfax. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Trina Robinson, Colfax....
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Biscuit with gravy and egg patty or burger, paradise punch, fruit Tuesday: Beef dippers with rice or chicken patty, green beans, fruit Wednesday: Barbecue beef patty on a bun or burger, baked beans, carrots, fruit Thursday: Hot dog or chicken patty, chili, chips, fruit Friday: Calzone or burger, Caesar salad, veggies, fruit AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, mixed berries Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, corn bread, peaches Wednesday: Early dismissal-Macaroni...
May kicks off with two new photography exhibits in the Libey Gallery at Colfax Library. Ken Carper's "Palouse Transition: Silver White Winters that Melt into Spring" demonstrates seasonal change while Tom Mohr works his magic through color manipulation and multiple exposures to produce landscapes. The Libey Gallery exhibits the works of a variety of artists and photographers. Hours are Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 1...
Maintenance crews from the town of Washtucna and WSDOT were awarded a leadership award by the Washington Association of School Administrators for their efforts this past winter in assuring that the city streets and state highways were safe and secure for students, staff and bus drivers who travel up to 30 miles to get to school. The nomination was submitted by Washtucna School Superintendent Vance Wing who presented the award at a luncheon at Spokane Valley's Center Place. This award is...
Rainy weather was not enough to detour 230 citizens from cleaning up litter along Pullman streams April 20. Seven cubic yards of litter were collected from Missouri Flat Creek, Paradise Creek and the South Fork of the Palouse River. The event was organized by Palouse Conservation District with support from partners at City of Pullman Stormwater Services and Pullman Civic Trust. Community businesses donated supplies and refreshments....
Thursday, May 9 Tekoa – 12 to 2 p.m. – Workshop Week – Learn how to request library books and download ebooks from home. Rosalia – 5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Council – It’s time to plan teen Summer Reading. Oakesdale – 7 p.m. – Essential Oils – Learn to use essential oils for cravings, energy and weight management. Friday, May 10 Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Uniontown – Storytime – Storytime is educational, fun and free. Rosalia – 3:30 p.m. – Dancing Dog Show – It’s time for some tail waggin’ fun that is sure to bring smiles to people...
Five Colfax Arts Council members April 28 assembled boxes of plastic fish and art supplies for Colfax school students who will be asked to paint the fish which will be mounted along the fence next to the flood channel of the South Fork of the Palouse River. A total of 1,269 fish have been cut out and are ready for painting by Colfax students in kindergarten through eighth grade and high school students in two art classes. Painting is expected to begin in the middle of May. Thirty-nine different fish patterns have been prepared for the project....