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Kim Hinnenkamp, graduating senior at Colfax High School, has been awarded a $30,000 scholarship from the Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle. She is the daugther of John and Kristie Hinnenkamp. Cornish scholarships are awarded based on review of a students artwork which is presented prior to acceptance in the school and on high school grades. Hinnenkamp is the creator of one of the largest public pieces in Colfax, the portrait of a fish crashing thought the channel wall which can been seen from the south side of the Rosauer’s Parking l...
Anglers who are interested in fishing but don’t have a fishing license can get in on the action during Free Fishing Weekend, June 6-7. During those two days, no license will be required to fish or gather shellfish in any waters open to fishing in Washington state. In addition, no vehicle access pass or Discover Pass will be required to park at any of the 700 water-access sites maintained by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife . “Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to try fishing in Washington, whether you are new to the sport, hav...
Help Needed! The 1948 Harley-Davidson bought new by the City in 1952 was recently put up for sale by the Mayor and Police Chief. They wanted to use the money to buy another police car. They said it had no historical value. The sale of this motorcycle for that reason made a large group of people feel that it was necessary to work to save it from being lost forever. There was a deadline made by the Police Chief for the sale. The Whitman County Historical Society was contacted and wanted to buy it, but did not have the money. A citizen bought the...
If the National Security Agency’s bulk-data program expires, the coroner should conclude that it was “Death by Bumper Sticker.” Rarely has a controversial government program been so fiercely debated and so poorly understood. Authorized by soon-to-expire Section 215 of the Patriot Act, it has been brought to the edge of extinction by a couple of simple but inaccurate phrases, including “listening to your phone calls” and “domestic spying.” You can listen to orations on the NSA program for hours and be outraged by its violation of our liberties...
The Alabama Legislature has made the state the fourth to officially call for a convention to amend the Constitution. That’s the U.S. Constitution, the one that protects our freedoms, or purports to, the one that sets limits on the government of the United States. They’d better watch it, because they’re playing with fire. Article 5 outlines the way the nation’s foundation can be reworked. Congress can pass an amendment by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate in Washington, followed by ratification by three-fourths of the country...
The Transportation Safety Administration is going through a shakeup. Reportedly, the agency failed in detecting dangerous items passing through security at airports. The items were brought by TSA agents posing as passengers. They were to test the integrity of the security system. The screeners failed to detect the test items ninety-five percent of the time As a result, agency managers are being reassigned and a number of procedural changes are being made. This news comes at the same time that it was discovered that a government laboratory... Full story
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. LOGO TOPIC RETURNS Colfax council members viewed a presentation on the approach to the proposed logo design for the City of Colfax at Monday night’s meeting. A draft of the proposed logo was presented to the council at its April 6 meeting and rejected when members objected to the design of the capital C at the start of Colfax. Bob Krikac, WSU d...
Whitman Samplers quilting group with its “Around the County” theme quilt which depicts county barns, fields and even Butch the Cougar. The quilt is being raffled to raise money for the library fundraiser to finish work on The Center. Tickets for the raffle can be purchased at any library branch or from Palouse River Quilts in Colfax....
St. John/Endicott boys rolled up 14 points to finish 19th among 31 entries in the state 1B finals Saturday at Cheney, and the Eagle girls place in a tie for 23rd with nine among 33 teams in the girls side. Lummi topped the boys meet with 54, and Mt. Vernon Christian topped the girls’ side with 59. Adam Blakeley had the top finish for the Eagle boys with a second on the long jump a 20-09 behind the 20-10.5 win posted by Sam Schafer of Odessa/Harrington. Rachel Gfeller placed second in the girls’ triple jump for the Eagles, and Jayden Corder pla... Full story
Mary Ann Jacobs raps one for Colton. For the first time in seven years, the 1B state softballchampionship is in the hands of another school besides Colton High School. Entering the 2015 tournament in Yakima last weekend as the No. 1 seed, the Wildcats lost 9-4 in the second round to state rival Almira-Coulee Hartline. The loss put Colton into the loser’s bracket where they still would have a chance to take third or fourth. They beat Curlew Saturday morning 10-0 followed by a 10-4 loss to Q... Full story
Colfax boys won the state B team title Thursday at Columbia Point with four golfers finishing in the top 10 for a team placing total of 57.5. Hunter Weitze again led the team with a 73, again one stroke back of Kenneth Sheldon of Ilwaco who carded another 72 on the second day. Kasey Johnson finish eighth with a 78 round for a 159 total, and Chance Weitze finished one stroke back of Johnson with a 160 total after hitting an 81 on the second day. Cody Gronning hit 83 and finished 13th with 165....
The goal was to bring home a trophy from state, and in order to do it the route could be a long haul; four games on the second day of the state 2B tournament in Yakima. Colfax made it three in, losing to two-time defending champion Toutle Lake 14-4, a game short of the trophies. Opening the tournament Friday afternoon with an 11-6 win over Kittitas, Colfax advanced to a 7 p.m. game against Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, in the first year of their co-op. Whoever won would advance in the winner’s b...
Parker Warwick off to a fast start in the 100 meter hurdles at the state track meet Saturday. Colfax competitors put down some strong marks at the 2B track finals which were part of the three-division state show over the weekend at Roos Field. In some cases the big marks were bumped by even bigger marks from state competitors from other corners of the state. Colfax girls, the defending champions, finished in fourth place with 52 points while their NE league rivals, the LRS Broncos, took the... Full story
Senior Mark Webber leads the congratulations line as the Bulldogs take the lead in the state seminal against Toledo in Centralia. The Bulldogs won 4-2 to advance to the final. The Colfax High School baseball team took second in state after a 4-2 loss to Adna last Saturday in the 2B final in Centralia. “Still second place,” said 19th year coach Mike Parrish. “Once you get there you always think you can win it.” Parrish, who has led the Bulldogs to four state finals, winning two champio...
A WSU student accused of second-degree rape appeared in Whitman County Superior Court Friday for a pre-trial hearing. Ruddy Aladina, 24, was arrested in December after a WSU student went to Pullman Regional Hospital asking for a rape kit and reported that Aladina allegedly forced her to have sex with him in his apartment after the two had met on the dance floor at Stubblefields. Aladina pled not guilty to charges in December and was released on bail at that time. The purpose of Friday's hearing was to determine whether statements Aladina made... Full story
“Climate Change, Whom Should You Trust,” by Dr. Peter Haug will be presented Thursday June 11 at noon at the Colfax United Methodist Church, 109 S. Mill. This public presentation is free, sponsored by Whitman County Library in partnership with Colfax Rotary. Lunch is optional for $12 and can be reserved by calling the library . Dr. Peter Haug will share tips for distinguishing fact from opinion, and share his own perspectives, research and conclusions. Topics being covered include: The science is settled or is it? The Earth’s changing clima... Full story
Whitman County Commissioners Monday approved more than $650,000 in seal coating projects for the summer. The work will span approximately 34 miles of road and is to be paid for by a combination of $650,000 in state Arterial Preservation money and an additional 10 to 30 percent in county gas tax proceeds. “June is asphalt season,” said Mark Storey, Public Works Director. Sealing will take place at several locations, including stretches of Dry Creek Road, Pullman Airport Road, Colfax Airport Roa...
Kara McMurray, 25, a 2014 WSU graduate with a degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism and media production, has joined the staff of the Whitman County Gazette. After graduating at WSU, McMurray accepted an internship opportunity in Salt Lake City to work for the Church News, a weekly publication of the Deseret News. She moved back to Pullman when the internship ended and began seeking job opportunities. She was employed part-time for Inland Northwest Broadcasting before she was hired to work as a reporter for the Gazette. She beg...
Whitman County Public Works Department has completed a speed report on two roads in Palouse at the request of the town. Looking at all safety hazards on the Palouse River Road and completing an engineer’s report on whether to reduce the speed limit, the county engineer recommended a 35-mph speed limit on the gravel roads which run along the river on both sides from Palouse east toward the state line. Both roads are now posted at 50 mph. Public Works Director Mark Storey reported to the county c... Full story
A soil health tour will be next Wednesday. The tour will start at the Community Building, located at 304 W Front Street at 8:30 a.m. Presenters include David Huggins presenting on USDA/ARS soil health, Leslie Michel, Okanogan, on dryland cover crops, Mike Blakeley on NRCA field trials and Kay Meyer on "Farmed Smart." Those interested can RSVP to the event by calling 509-648-3680 or by emailing palrock@stjohncable.com.... Full story
Three flower identification walks were scheduled to begin the evening campfire programs at Kamiak Butte County Park. The two remaining hike dates are as follows: June 6-Steve Ullrich will lead a flower walk starting starting at 6 p.m. at the trailhead across from the restrooms in the lower parking lot. June 13th- Flower Dan Leonard will lead a walk starting at 6 p.m. at the trailhead. A full schedule of campfire programs will be released soon.... Full story
Stewart and Sandi Nereim have been named the 2015 Rosalia Battle Days Grand Marshals. Stewart is retiring as pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Rosalia after nearly 26 years, and Sandi is retiring as the head cook of the Rosalia schools. Sandi said she and her husband feel very honored to be named the grand marshals. "We feel like we have been a part of the community. This is home," she said. "This has been home the longest. We're going to miss it a lot." The Nereims have called Rosalia home for almost 26 years. They were both born and...
Trevor Renstrom, full-time employee at Nickle Bush, LLC Rehab for Cows, carries Maddy, an injured calf, for treatment. Daaron Hamilton pets one of his calves at his family farm near Diamond where he and his nephew, Ryan Hamilton, have gone into business together to treat injured and malnourished cows. Cows on Endicott Road near Diamond are creating a stir. Daaron and Ryan Hamilton have started Rehab for Cows at their family farm. "We're just getting fired up," said Daaron, who has been a hoof...
Recent storms have caused an estimated $200,000 to $400,000 in damage to county roads, according to Public Works Director Mark Storey. He reported the figure to county commissioners Monday, referring to silt filling ditches, high water washing gravel off of roads, mud and debris plugging pipes and other dispersed damage. “A little here, a little there, but it adds up,” Storey said. “I suspect we will be doing repairs for years as a result of the last couple weeks of storms.” Crews have opened...
Ray Reyna and Clarence Forech of Black’s Painting in Spokane applied a new coat of paint to the Rosalia Street clock last week. Just in time for the annual Rosalia Battle Days, the historic Harthill clock in Rosalia has received a makeover. The four-sided cast iron clock received a new black and gold coat of paint about two weeks ago. Council member Robert Ward said the clock face had begun to rust and deteriorate. He said Black’s Painting of Spokane did a great job on the clock. “They really li...
