Articles from the June 7, 2018 edition
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Legals: June 7, 2018
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, June 18, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #1 to the 2018 Whitman County budget. At that... Full story
Music programs at two libraries
An instrument petting zoo will be hosted at the Endicott Library by music teacher Billy Ray Monday, June 11, at 11 a.m. The St. John Library will offer offering the same program, but without Ray, Wednesday, June 13, at 1 p.m. For more information,...
County budget review date
County commissioners have set a June 18 date for amending the county's current year budget, which has been set at approximately $66 million. Administrator Gary Petrovich said the approved budget is now undergoing a review process by department heads...
Savvy Senior: How to Make a Living Will
Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to start getting my affairs in order, just in case. Approaching 70 Dear Approaching, Preparing a living will now is a smart decision that... Full story
Obituaries: June 7, 2018
Sharon Aeschliman Jan. 31, 1938 – May 31, 2018 Sharon Joan (Hodge) Aeschliman went to be with her Savior on May 31st, 2018. She was born to Joe and Wilma Hodge January 31st, 1938. As a young girl, she and her parents lived on the family farm in the... Full story
Etcetera
Library books Elwood folk tour Folk music with luthier and songwriter John Elwood will come to four local branches of Whitman County Library as part of this year’s summer reading theme Libraries Rock! Families are invited to come enjoy...
Campus street change
WSU Transportation Services has closed part of Thatuna Street from Linden to Colorado Street on campus June 5 through June 29 to create a temporary pedestrian mall. The intersection where Thatuna Street and C Street connect to Colorado Street is...
Artists from coast join Dusty retreat
Dusty Thirty people participated in the second annual Palouse Art Retreat at Eureka Farm in Dusty over Memorial Day Weekend. Nadja Ochs Wilson, who runs the Northwest Art Center in Duvall, sponsored this event. She brought two teachers, Susan Jenkins... Full story
My Favorite Recipes: Meet Mary Chastain
As the school year draws to a close, Mary Chastain will wrap up 31 years of teaching. Out of those years, 27 of them have been well-spent teaching in LaCrosse. Mary is grateful to have been able to teach so many children over the years and to work... Full story
Good Old Days
125 years ago The Commoner June 2, 1893 “We the jury find the defendant guilty of manslaughter, and recommend him to the mercy of the court.” This verdict of the jury in the Champ Payne murder case, returned after sixteen hours deliberation, at...
On the Record
MARRIAGE LICENSES Derek Elliott Oliver, 26, and Lydia Anne Miller, 29, both Pullman, May 11. Ryan Nels Collins, 22, Elma, and Kacie Paige Morgan, Pullman, May 14. Nichala Anthony LaFrazia, 23, Las Vegas, Nev., and Nicole Jean Manzione, 21, Pullman,... Full story
Don C. Brunell: Straw Pulp Looks Like Win Win
Here’s a switch! Rather than closing another pulp and paper mill, a new one is under construction right here in Washington. Columbia Pulp’s plant on the Snake River will use a new technology that pulls cellulose out of the abundant straw left...
RICH LOWRY: The Big Hysteria
One of the rules of our politics is that it's permissible to accuse the Trump administration of anything, and the claim that it "lost" 1,475 migrant children fits the bill. It has lit up social media and made the debate over a new Trump policy of... Full story
BOB FRANKEN: The Swamp Leaks
Let's give President Donald Trump his due: He's right when he refers to Washington as "The Swamp." It really does fester with marsh scum. What the Trumpster doesn't say is that he's just another of the bottom-feeding swamp cretins. Right now, you're... Full story
Colfax graduates in class of 2018 receive diplomas, award, scholarships
Colfax High School valedictorian Kyle Appel and salutatorian Chase Baerlocher received their medals at the Colfax commencement ceremony Saturday morning at the start of a ceremony in which 55 members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas. Colf... Full story
A third party
Historically, third political parties have been on the fringes of the political spectrum, although they have played important roles in bringing selective issues to the fore. These parties have not fared well in national elections, but often, over...
Patriots return to summer baseball league campaign
Legion triple-A ball has returned to the scene this year. Pullman Patriots have been revived and are now campaigning in the Spokane senior league schedule. The Patriots have been sidelined for the past five years and that kept local players out of...
Bulletin Column
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. INTERSECTION OF 26-195 ON AGENDA Colfax...
Cammack, Swan take in last school bell
A scattering of veteran teachers around the county retire this week, including two with almost 30 years each at Colfax High School. Watch this space for stories of more retirees in next week’s... Full story
Bandits post 5-2 win over Patriots
Pullman Patriots rapped six hits off a Spokane Bandits pitcher Tuesday in their first Spokane Legion league game, but the Bandits posted the win. The Spokane club notched a 5-2 win with just three hits. The Spokane team scored twice in the first...