Articles from the May 21, 2020 edition
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Duo charged for assault
PULLMAN – Formal charges were filed this week against Jeshua Frees, 19, Bothell, and Angel Matias, 20, Woodinville for assault in the second degree for intentional harm to Caleb Prophet Jan. 31, 2020. According to the police report, Frees and...
The Courtyard victim of hit and run
COLFAX – Paul Potts, 63, Lewiston, was booked into Whitman County Jail May 10 for three charges including hit and run after allegedly hitting The Courtyard and a city crosswalk flag holder and walking away from the scene. According to the arrest...
Alleged drug activity lands seven in jail
OAKESDALE – Seven adults were booked into Whitman County Jail May 17 on a variety of drug charges after Whitman County deputies discovered methamphetamine, heroin and drug paraphernalia in an Oakesdale home. On the evening of May 16, deputies from...
DUI accident sends one to hospital
COLFAX – Whitman County Deputies and EMS personnel from Fire District 14 and Lewiston Fire responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury accident near Granite Point on the Snake River May 17 around 3 p.m. According to the Sheriff's Office, Nathan...
Charged for Red Brick break-in
ROSALIA – Formal charges of second degree theft and burglary were filed against Ashley Baird, 26, Rosalia. Baird is being charged for unlawfully entering the Red Brick Cafe in early December, 2019, and stealing multiple items, including electronic...
Jumper concern dissolved
COLFAX – A report of a potential jumper was resolved without incident Tuesday evening. City, state and county vehicles responded to a welfare check just after 4 p.m. May 12 at the rail bridge over SR 26 near Morley Road. The RP expressed concern...
Farmers Festival postponed
The LaCrosse Farmers Festival has been postponed until Aug. 29. All the normal events will take place. Regularly held the third Friday in June, the planning committee chose to postpone this year in the hope of maintaining the event. A final decision...
Birth: May 21, 2020
At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center Garcia, Amelia Paige, born May 13, 2020, at eight pounds, two ounces, to Stacy Garcia and David Johnson, St. John. Paternal grandparents are Joni and Jeff Hackins, Laurel, Miss. Maternal grandparent is Linda...
Heavy rains on the Palouse
Afternoon thunderstorms brought rain hard and fast across the county Sunday, May 17. The gauge at the NRSC office recorded 0.5 inches of precipitation for the weekend. Other readings from around the county measured from 0.2 inches to the highest...
In search of a name for butcher shop bull mascot
GARFIELD – A bull stands sentinel over SR 27 in Garfield. Although he is almost 100 years old, he has not been given his own name – until now. Garfield Meats is accepting submissions of a name for...
Library Calendar: Week of May 21-28
Thursday, May 21 Virtual Trivia Night at 5:30 p.m. Visit the Whitman County Library Facebook page for a live, five question test of your historical, literary, scientific and just-for-fun knowledge. Hosted by WCL’s Sarah Phelan. Friday, May 22 Thoug...
Senior Menus: May 21, 2020
Colfax Monday, May 25: Memorial Day-closed Thursday, May 28: Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, slice peaches, no bake cookie Endicott Tuesday, May 26: Taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour...
Colton student awarded WCAR scholarship
The Whitman County Association of REALTORS® (WCAR) announced the recipient of this year's Scholarship Award: Colton High School Senior Jackson Meyer of Colton. Several students throughout Whitman...
Grads receive $500 bank scholarships
BEO Bancorp and its subsidiary, Bank of Eastern Oregon, have selected the 2020 high school senior scholarship winners. Four students in Washington were awarded. Cotton Booker and Gunnar Aune, Colfax...
UNH graduate
Alvin Arenz Lagu graduated from the University of New Hampshire on May 16. He earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Students are only graduated after the Registrar's Office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully...
Free drive-in at U of I
A free drive-in movie theater will be set up in the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center gravel parking lot for the next three Saturdays. The Moscow Drive-In gate opens at 7 p.m., and movies start at 8 p.m. Enter on Stadium Drive. The movies are on a...
Good Old Days: May 21, 2020
125 years ago The Commoner May 24, 1895 Advancing grain prices in Chicago and other markets have had their inevitable effect upon the local markets. Throughout the week offerings in Colfax have been 40 cents a bushel for No. 1, and at this price...
Joe Reynolds
Joe Reynolds, retired county assessor, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax after losing his fight to pancreatic cancer. He was 70. Born August 31, 1949, Joe was the... Full story
Bert Hansen
Bert Hansen, at the young age of 38, passed away during the early morning of May 7. At the time of death he was on disability, however it never stopped him from helping anyone he could and was always... Full story
Palouse Empire Fair: Board offers chance
COLFAX – There is still a chance for some version of a Palouse Empire Fair 2020. Whitman County Commissioners met Tuesday, May 19, to determine whether there would be a fair this year based on the...
Steptoe man files lawsuits against Inslee
COLFAX — A Steptoe resident is seeking an injunction in Superior Court to prevent Gov. Jay Inslee from further harming Whitman County. The injunction was filed May 11. A status conference on the matter was set for Monday, May 18, but was stricken...
Whitman County enters Phase 2
By Jana Mathia Gazette Editor COLFAX – The Washington State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved Whitman County’s Phase II waiver request, effective immediately, May 14, two days after the application was submitted. “I sincerely...
DOH gives graduation guidance for Class of 2020
WHITMAN COUNTY – The decision to host safe and socially distanced graduation ceremonies will remain at the discretion of local school boards and superintendents, stated the Washington Department of Health in a release providing various scenarios...