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Gary Cochran July 18, 1938-May 26, 2018 Gary L. Cochran, 79, of Pullman, Wash., passed away May 26, 2018, at the family farm outside of Pullman, surrounded by his family. Gary was born July 18, 1938, in Colfax, Wash., to Roy & Marie (Archer) Cochran. He attended school in Palouse, Wash., and was Salutatorian of his graduating class at Palouse High School. Gary attended Washington State University for a year before going to work on the family farm, which he operated his entire life. Gary married... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of travel discounts are available to older travelers? I just retired and am interested in learning about travel deals for people over 60. Ready To Go Dear Ready, There are literally thousands of different travel-related discounts available to retirees that usually start anywhere between the ages 50 and 65. These discounts – typically ranging between 5 and 25 percent off – can add up to save you hundreds of dollars on your next trip. Here’s how you can find them. Ways to Save The first thing to know is that most...
Rosalia “Battle Days” t-shirts from 2017 are on sale at the historic Texaco station on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday until the annual town celebration June 1-3. The shirts are $15 or two for $25....
The Red Wolf Bridge, which crosses over the Snake River to connect Whitman County and Clarkston, re-opened to the public last Thursday, May 24. The top layer of concrete has been replaced, marking the first time it has been repaired since the bridge was constructed 40 years ago. Washington State Department of Transportation closed the bridge April 23, detouring traffic and emergency crews onto US 12 from Bridge Street and into Lewiston from the Whitman County side....
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. VETERANS LIST NOW AT 270 A total of 270 veterans were listed on the program of the FFA tribute ceremony at the Colfax cemetery Monday morning. Veterans memorial flags were posted along the entrance road to the cemetery and along the west side of the property. Veterans in attendance were able to sit in a designated seating area so they could be r... Full story
Combining a long career at Whitman County Library and years of volunteer work, Edie Ray dedicated more than 50 years of service to the community. Her daughters (left to right) Connie Ray, Debbie Adams, JoAnn Grennell and Janet Ray recently stopped in the Colfax Branch to help dedicate a plaque that now hangs near the front desk of the Colfax Library. Edith McCroskey Ray began working at the library in 1947 while still in high school and retired 43 years later in 1990. After her retirement, she... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner May 26, 1893 Arthur Hooper, the 17-year-old son of Miles T. Hooper of Johnson, was brought before Justice of the Peace Dillon Tuesday to answer the grave charge of committing a criminal assault on the 12-year-old daughter of Joel C. Jones at Johnson on Sunday evening. The young girl was waylaid, it is alleged, on her pathway home from church, and Hooper desisted from his maltreatment only when compelled by parties who arrived in time to prevent him accomplishing his designs. 100 years ago The Colfax Commoner May 24, 1...
Aaron Garcia, 22, Colfax resident who was arrested May 21 on a probable charge of animal cruelty, was allowed release without any conditions after a first appearance in court the next day. Deputy Prosecutor Merritt Decker informed the court they will not file any charges against Garcia. Decker noted they did not have enough evidence to file a charge. Colfax officers arrested Garcia after discovering a rabbit which was being kept in an unoccupied residence. The report said the rabbit, who was unresponsive when observed through a window of the...
Chad M. Breshears, 41, Albion, was booked into jail here last Wednesday night, May 23, on probable charges of burglary and three charges of malicious mischief. Two of the mischief cases involve Breshears allegedly damaging two sheriff's cars during his arrest at Albion. According to the report by Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Chapman, the suspect head-butted one of the cars and kicked the door of a second car. Chapman's report said deputies responded at 7:54 p.m. May 23 to a report from an Albion resident who said he had just heard a window shattering... Full story
Airport's Bean will talk at Pullman C of C The Pullman Chamber of Commerce June General Membership Luncheon will feature Tony Bean, executive director of Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport. The luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, June 12, at Gladish Community & Cultural Center View Room, and seating will be limited. Cost is $18 per person or $15 for Pullman Chamber members. Reservations are required for all attendees. Please RSVP by June 8 to Pullman Chamber of Commerce at 334-3565 or chamber@pullmanchamber.com Next Cup O'Joe Next Cup O’ J...
Members of the Pullman League of Women Voters will be at the Colfax Library during the First Thursday event in Colfax June 7. They will provide voter information and answer questions about the election. The three-way race for district court judge will be on the Aug. 7 primary ballot. Contested races for county commissioner, treasurer and auditor will be on the local November ballot, along with contested races for both ninth district legislative seats. Friends of Whitman County Library also plan to conduct a book sale during the June 7 First...
Endicott Endicott Food Center on Saturday held a luncheon for family and friends who came to Endicott for Memorial Day weekend. The cemetery was decorated with large flags representing the Marine Corp., Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Missing in Action and Memorial Flags in remembrance of those who sacrificed for our country. The individual graves of military persons also had American flags. Kathy Schlomer hosted Dad's Night In Pinochle Club on Monday, May 21. Those attending were Marcia Honn, Bertie Honn, Casey Shiprek, Leslie Lamb and...
Dusty Last week Thursday, Jason Nolan of Colfax celebrated his birthday with a dinner at Sol Vallarta. Hosts for the event were his parents Greg and Gwen Nolan, Colfax. Also in attendance were grandparents Mark and Carol Rubin, Jeanette Nolan, Uncle Jay Rubin, all of Colfax, and great aunt Karen Broeckel, Dusty. Caretaker Loren Scaggs had the Dusty Cemetery well-groomed and ready for the many floral tributes in remembrance of loved ones. Memorial Day weekend guests of Di and Larry Brink included Kevin, Amber, Ashley, Kloey, Ellie and Nick... Full story
Meet the Hankers The musicians that have been hitting the spotlight lately in the band called The Hankers are a group of five professional musicians that have traveled all over the world, collectively performing at places such as Europe Disney, for our troops in Japan and South Korea, performed at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and even at the Country Thunder Music Festival in Wisconsin for 30,000 country music fans. Julie (Green) and Keith Niehenke are the leaders of the band whose roots... Full story
Budding Rose Art Gallery will have a display in honor of the 160th Anniversary of the Steptoe (Tohotonimme) Battle of 1858. The display includes a 4x3 foot enlargement of Colonel Steptoe’s May, 1858 Post Return report to Fort Walla Walla following the battle. The return, retrieved in 2008 by an intern for Sen. Cathy McMorris Rodgers at the Army Heritage & Education Center Archives in Carlisle, Pa., includes names of officers, soldiers and supporting staff of their status of either wounded, killed in action, returned to fort or deserted, a...
Congratulations. You have successfully completed your public education and are about to enter the real world. It isn’t that school is not the real world, but it is a special world where you are not fully responsible for your actions and most mistakes have no real long-term consequences. You are considered children still learning the difference between right and wrong. That changes when you walk across the stage and receive your diploma. From the beginning of time, all cultures have had a rite of passage children go through to be accepted as a...
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The battle in Seattle over the city council’s imposition of a head tax on large companies is generating disparaging labels which local elected leaders likely will come to regret. As a mayor, the last things you want are “anti-business” or “job killer” red letters stamped on your city’s investment opportunity portfolio. A head tax is a “job killer” because it discourages companies from hiring full-time employees and encourages employers to replace people with computers and machines. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, businesses in Se... Full story
More difficult What is happening to this country I love? Every day our present government is making life more difficult for many people, the latest is separating children from their families at the border: and among those, 20 percent (1,500) are missing – some babies and toddlers. General Kelly reports that they are either in foster care or “wherever.” I am outraged and saddened. Who is thinking up these terrible policies? What’s more, standing alongside of these government officials day after day is our smiling Representative of the 5th Dis... Full story
Dayton/Waitsburg Saturday defeated Colfax 5-2 Saturday morning to end the Colfax run at the state 2B softball tournament at Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. Colfax went into the elimination game after defeating Liberty Christian in their Friday opener and then losing to Ocosta in the quarter-final round. Dayton/Waitsburg Saturday morning posted two runs in the first inning and led Colfax all the way. Colfax had six hits with Abbie Miller rapping a double and two singles, and Chelsea Becker hitting a double and single. Dayton pitcher Megan... Full story
We are currently engaged in a high-profile negotiation that may or may not succeed in getting the Chinese to buy more of our stuff. This is a fine goal as far as it goes, although that isn't very far. It doesn't matter if China buys $14 billion of our soybeans or $25 billion of our soybeans – it is still a mercantilist, revisionist power representing a significant geopolitical challenge. China isn't just a commercial but a strategic competitor with the United States. It seeks to restore its former national glory, establish hegemony in East Asia...
Usually, the only place to hear cultured British accents is anytime on PBS, but on the eve of the royal wedding, British experts were flooding the other domestic networks, making the U.S. news personalities sound like American riffraff (pardon the redundancy). They certainly had their stiff upper lips full explaining all the pageantry, accumulated over centuries of tradition. Even the Meghan Markle father drama was restrained, with Prince Charles taking up the slack. So we were treated to a jolly good show set in the splendor of St. George's... Full story
Memorial Day has passed. Millions of Americans celebrated those who served and sacrificed for the country. Flags waved. Taps was played. Speeches glorified. It is an important American holiday. It pays tribute to those who have played such a vital role in protecting the country and for all it stands. Accolades and praise are just part of the holiday. Underlying it all are some very important principles that sometimes get overlooked. A current controversy is a good example. The National Football League franchise owners recently declared that no... Full story
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Tekoa/Rosalia track qualifiers received a sendoff to the state meet in Cheney May 25. Emily Leighton qualified to compete in the shot put. Issac Leighton qualified for the 3200, and Gavin Merritt qualified for both the 1600 and the 3200....