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1. U.S. STATES: Which of the 48 contiguous United States has the largest land area? 2. TELEVISION: What city does SpongeBob SquarePants live in? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What color is cyan? 4. FOOD & DRINK: In beer styles, what does the designation IPA mean? 5. GEOGRAPHY: Which two countries share the longest border? 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of squirrels called? 7. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which famous author once wrote, "As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous as the sun in Midsummer"? 8. MOVIES: In the 2020 movie, what is the...
If you listen to a person long enough, you gain a better understanding of them and can facilitate stronger camaraderie among all parties. That's not to say they will agree any more or less with each other, but allowing people to speak and listening to them seems to make things better all around. There is a story of two women who shared a house. There was one orange and they both wanted it. Thinking it was fair, they cut the orange in half and went their ways. Had they taken the time to talk and...
In recent years, papermakers in Pacific Northwest have been losing ground. However, today there is a ray of hope. Surprisingly, that optimism results from the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first days of the pandemic, grocers couldn’t keep toilet paper on store shelves even though paper mills were running 20 percent higher than normal capacity. Cardboard plants also were operating full bore making shipping boxes for medical supplies and personal protective gear. As Amazon and online sales ramp up bec...
Roger Harnack, Publisher, To communicate effectively, a speaker or writer needs to know his/her audience. I believe the new Publisher does not understand his Whitman County reader audience. This county, north to south, east to west has one of the most highly educated populations in the United States. I have seen research this county’s rank may be as high as #2, with only the Los Alamos, NM area more highly educated, on average. We are interested in editorials that define a concern, problem, opportunity, etc., and then provide the pro’s and con...
As Whitman County begins the now-expedited process of re-opening, I believe the next tension will exist between those who chose to wear a mask and those who don’t wear one. I am not extremely interested in debating whether or not you chose to; however, I believe people shouldn’t make a big deal about each other’s decision. For some reason, the face mask is now a symbol. The COVID-19 pandemic has been enlightening for a number of reasons, and one thing I’ve noticed is that it has created binary positions. You either believe one way or you don...
Dear Mr. Harnack: I write to deplore the attitude expressed in your editorial of May 14th, which I would summarize as an objection to the measures contemplated by Washington State Government in its attempt to manage a return to the social and economic norms we all yearn for, actions that of necessity thrust government into the everyday life of individuals. The cornerstones of public health versus infectious disease are: restriction of contact between infected and uninfected individuals, minimization of the risk inherent in such contacts when...
Adele Ferguson used to write wonderful opinion pieces for the WHITMAN COUNTY GAZETTE. She really had an inside track on Washington state politics. I would love to hear her take on Governor Inslee’s response to the coronavirus if you can coax her out of retirement for this special purpose. Carleton B. “Barney” Waldrop, Clarkston...
Pet Peeves: Whitman County Gazette? What is this? Not a newspaper. Children in charge? The state of the Pampa Pond bathrooms Trashy yards in town. Okeydokes: A kind customer of Rosauer’s who made all the staff very cool, quality masks with fruit anD vegetables on them! !#@* Thanks to the generous library patron who noticed it cost $2.15 to receive her library book in the mail. She donated $50 to the library to continue funding this valuable service. The new editor of the Gazette doing a great job. !#@* Nicely kept parks in Colfax that w...
District Court log Hart, Aaron, for DUI/Physical Control with a BAC .13. Sentenced to 364 days of jail with 334 days suspended. Ordered to pay fines and fees of $1,893. Nguyen, Tony, for negligent driving first degree. Sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 suspended. Ordered to pay fines and fess of $1,143. Snell, Marcus, for possession of stolen property third degree. Sentenced to 364 days in jail with 352 suspended. Ordered to pay fine and fees of $693. Fay, Ryan, for negligent driving first degree. Sentenced to 90 days in jail with 74... Full story
May 13 Albion, Sheriff's Deputy responded to deliver a message. Palouse, Cited & Released for DWLS: Jimenez Axume, Francisco O, a 36 year old male out of Pullman. Uniontown, Sheriff's Deputy and EMS responded. No patient transport. Pullman, Sheriff's Deputy responded for a report of a possible burglary. St John, Sheriff's Deputy responded for a report of unemployment fraud. Rosalia, Sheriff's Deputy responded for a report of a suspicious vehicle loitering in the area. Palouse, Sheriff's Deputy responded for a report of a suspicious vehicle... Full story
Jean Paul Strozewski and Jessica Jackson to Brittany Sanders, Pullman, house on NW Polaris Street, Pullman, $262,000, March 27. Timothy Thompson to William and Edith Connor, Endicott, house on G Street, Endicott, $55,900, March 27. Jason and Mindy Robinson to Mary Hiibel, Tekoa, house on N Sheridan Street, Tekoa, $124,900, March 27. Amy E. Hetrick to Mary Holbrook, Albion, house in Albion, $175,000, March 27. Kelly D. and Kelly A. Stewart to Suzan and Douglas Gibbs, Albion, house on West 1st Street, Albion, $187,000, March 30. Hayden Homes,... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Carothers Road MRW Facility Remodel BID NO. XEW36 Sealed Bids for the Whitman County Carothers Road MRW Building Remodel Project will be received in paper copy form by Whitman County Board of County Commissioners, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, WA until 11 am local time, on Monday, June 15, 2020, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Any bids received after the specified time will not be considered, regardless of the reason. Refer to the Instructions to... Full story
COLFAX – The Almota Phase Four reconstruction road project is moving along despite weather conditions in the county. Dean Cornelison, county assistant engineer, said progress on Almota Road has gone surprisingly uninterrupted given the storms that swept through the county on Sunday, May 17. He said with rock already done on the road, the rain did not affect the project much. “They are able to get back out there and haul rock today, May 18,” Cornelison said. As progress continues on Almota Road, Cornelison said work will begin outside the road...
Cooper Schwartz drives a tractor and harrow at Mockonema as part of the seeding operation. While the Palouse Empire Threshing Association normally plants the field using horse-drawn implements, the planting was canceled this year due to gathering restrictions. Instead, some of the associations younger members used antique tractors, harrow and an old grain drill to get the crop in. The planted wheat was donated by Northwest Grain Growers. Wilbur-Ellis fertilized....
WHITMAN COUNTY – 2020 Census questionnaire packets will be dropped off at front doors in Washington state again. The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census materials on March 15, but suspended all fieldwork for this operation on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While more than 95 percent of Washington households received their 2020 Census invitations in March, approximately 92,000 residences in rural areas of Washington that do not receive regular U.S. Mail service still have not received a census packet. The Census Bureau will delive...
COLFAX – At the Monday, May 18, County Commissioner Board meeting, the commissioners approved two county road bridge projects presented by Public Works Director Mark Storey. The first project approved was for the McKivor Bridge, an old wooden bridge that is planned to be replaced with a large culvert. The cost of this project is estimated to be $40,000. The second bridge project that was approved was for the Seltice-Warner bridge. This bridge is also an old wooden bridge and will be completely replaced with another bridge. The estimated cost f...
COLFAX – Whitman County Commissioners decided on which scenario they would like for the courthouse/jail upgrades at their May 18 board meeting. With a unanimous vote, the commissioners decided to go with the first scenario they received, from McKinstry Co., which includes roofing upgrades to the courthouse and plumbing and lighting upgrades to the jail. The commissioners were presented with two scenarios at a workshop meeting at the beginning of the month. The second scenario presented only included roofing upgrades to the courthouse. ...
WHITMAN COUNTY – The Whitman County Sheriff's Office has seen a significant increase in reports of unemployment benefit fraud. Most of the reports have been from teachers and school administrators from across the county. The Sheriff's office released suggestions for steps to take if your personal information is compromised during unemployment fraud, identity theft, or a phone scam. Taking these steps before fraud occurs will help ensure you don’t become an easy victim. First, obtain a copy of your credit report to ensure there are no unaut...