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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 Matias was arrest, cited and released outside Stubblefields in Pullman Jan. 31. According to witnesses, Frees and Matias initiated the fight with Prophet after Prophet and friends came out of Stubblefields and exchanged words. Bouncers from Stubblefields had assisted in breaking up the fight. Frees and M...
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 report, Whitman County Sheriff's Deputy Bryce Nebe was flagged down by a witness who arrived on scene after hearing the sound of the collision. The witness also saw the driver walk northbound from the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle, a red 1998 Buick Regal, was heading northbound, c...
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 the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible drug overdose in the Tekoa area. After paramedics treated and released the victim, deputies obtained information about ongoing drug activity at a residence in Oakesdale. Deputies responded to the Oakesdale residence and contacted a male who...
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 Miller, 37, of Lewiston was traveling westbound on Wawawai Road in his 2011 Mercedes sedan when he collided with another vehicle from behind. According to witnesses, Miller had just completed a pass of an uninvolved vehicle when the vehicle in front of his started to slow or pull off the road. It w...
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 devices, belonging to the cafe owner. According to the police report, Whitman County Deputies responded to the break in Dec. 3, 2019. Among items taken was an iPhone. After the initial response by the deputies, the owner of the cafe informed them purchases had been made through her Amazon account, t...
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 that a male in his 20s was standing on the rail bridge, looking down as if contemplating suicide. Colfax Officer Perry Tate responded to the call. He stated the man allegedly was out for a walk and had stopped to watch traffic go by. Tate responded with a WSP trooper. When a third vehicle arrived, t...
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 as to whether to keep the event this year is expected to be made July 1....
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 Garcia, Colfax. Baby joins brother, Avery, and sisters Joni and Zoey....
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 recorded at Colton with 0.54. National Weather Service reports are of heavy rain and hail hitting the county. Whitman County Sheriff’s Office posted video of water rushing down the side of the road above Buck Canyon after the deluge. The only damage in Colfax caused by the onslaught of water was on t...
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 their fiberglass bull mascot which was recently returned to his post after being repaired and given a fresh coat of paint. "I think it'll be really fun," said Garfield Meats co-owner Windy Tevlin. Windy and husband Tom first saw the bull about 10 years ago tied at a hitching post outside the Palouse ho...
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 Thoughts on Paper at 1 p.m. St. John librarian Clancy Pool will inspire you with a Facebook Video to get started with journaling or other writing projects. All ages welcome. For questions about this online program, contact cpool@whitco.lib.wa.us. Monday, May 25 Online Book Club at 5:30 p.m. Register for th...
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 cream, fruit pizza LaCrosse Tuesday, May 26: No COA meal Tuesday, May 26: LaCrosse Cafe senior meal every Tuesday at noon throughout the pandemic, suggested donation of $4.25 Friday, May 29: LaCrosse Cafe senior meal every Friday at noon throughout the pandemic, suggested donation of $4.25 Palouse...
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 County were considered for this scholarship award of $1,000 to aid in their upcoming educational expenses at Washington State University. The criteria for winning this award included a review of the student's civic and social activities, letters of recommendation, grade point average and a written...
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 High School, and Lauren Stubbs, LaCrosse High School, have each been awarded $500 scholarships. This scholarship is awarded to students planning to enroll in agriculture or business and judging is based on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. Applications are accepted from graduating seniors in...
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 completed. Participating in the commencement ceremony is the act of honoring and celebrating academic achievement....
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 first-come, first-served basis; attendance is limited to 140 vehicles. Movies and dates are: “Mean Girls,” May 23; “A League of Their Own,” May 30, and “Mission Impossible: Fallout,” June 6....
8 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 several small lots have been sold. Although but few sales for future delivery have been made, several buyers in different parts of the county are willing to contract for wheat at 40 cents. The general sentiment in grain centers seems to be that this year's market will open at a better figure than 40...
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 second of four boys born to Jack and Mickey Reynolds in Colfax. In a family of four boys it was always an active household. Joe loved to play baseball and participated in high school sports. He graduated from Colfax High School with the class of 1967. He attended college at Eastern Washington... Full story
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 ready to help. Bert was born in Powell, Wyo., February 9, 1982, to Gary and June Hansen. At a young age the family moved to Helena, Mont. He attended schools in Helena, Vaughn and Lincoln, Mont. As an adult he moved to Washington where he resided for the last 12 years, with the exception of... Full story
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 recommendation of the Palouse Empire Fair Board. The fair board met the evening of May 18, 115 days before the fair, to decide what that recommendation would be. On a seven to four vote, the board recommend the county keep the fair scheduled with the elimination of entertainment except for rodeo. T...
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 when the defense had the case moved to federal United States District Court. The notice of withdrawal was filed May 15 on the basis the case includes federal claims. Another injunction was filed May 15 in Whitman County Superior Court. The defense filed for that injunction to be transferred to T...
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 appreciate the extra effort our Public Health Department has put in to putting the application together,” said County Commission Chair Michael Largent. Largent said he was very pleased and “frankly somewhat surprised” at the speed which the clearance was given. With the variance granted, more activities...
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 and guidance for graduation ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic May 14. The DOH guidance for ceremonies in counties within Phase II of the “Safe Start” reopening plan include that there may be no person-to-person contact during the ceremony, such as students can not be handed their diplomas and h...
