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The Department of Transportation has granted Pullman Regional Airport $3.2 million to assist with their ongoing runway realignment project by funding a new Instrument Landing System (ILS). Installation of the system is slated to begin in January of 2019. According to Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport executive director Tony Bean, ILS helps pilots by enhancing navigation capabilities when flying in inclement weather and improves their ability to navigate the difficult terrain of the Palouse. The grant was announced last week by Congresswoman... Full story
Michael Assenberg of Colfax June 4 filed a civil suit against Spokane Attorney Douglas Phelps of Phelps and Associates. The suit alleges negligence by Phelps in his representation of Assenberg in criminal and civil actions. The suit cites the criminal case in 2012 in which deputies seized marijuana plants at Assenberg's residence in Colfax and a civil suit which he subsequently filed against the county. The suit cites alleged shortcomings by Phelps in his presentation which were argued before the Ninth District Court March 29. The civil action...
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 time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present. The total amount of the proposed amended budget is approximately $66,000,000. Copies of the proposed amendment will be available June 18, 2018, by calling 397-5240. Disabled accommodations are accessible...
Ruth E. Martin, longtime LaCrosse homemaker, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. She was 68. The Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 15th, at 11:00 a.m. at the LaCrosse High School. Ruth was born December 21, 1949 in Colfax to James D. and Clara M. Burgess Moore. She grew up around Hay and Kahlotus, Washington and graduated from the LaCrosse High School in 1968. Early years in 4H and growing up on a farm helped Ruth with the cow cutting and showing... Full story
8 years agoThe Commoner June 9, 1893 Johnny Hawkins, the 14-year-old Palouse boy who was sometime ago committed to the county jail for forging the name of a Mr. Hammond to a check for $22, was arraigned in the superior court Tuesday morning, and pleaded guilty to the crime charged. *** Hotel Colfax may be opened to the public before many weeks have passed. Negotiations are now pending, which promise to result in satisfactory arrangements, whereby a successful and prominent and popularly-known hotel-man of eastern Washington will assume...
A record entry of 33 boats are expected to be in action Saturday in the season’s opening race at Webb’s Slough in St. John. The entry is approximately 10 boats higher than the norm for the start of the season, according to Amanda Webb. Five boats have been entered from Idaho and one from Montana. The Canadians from British Columbia are expected to bring down eight boats for the big day of competition. Webb said they expect a strong field in the unlimited class. The Webbs are hosting the races Saturday under a new format. They have formed the No...
LaCrosse Outreach members will repeat their successful omelet bar on Monday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gathering Place. The choice of toppings for the made-to-order omelets are bacon, hamburger, sausage, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes. Included with the meal are hash browns and homemade muffins. Tickets are $7 or $8 at the door. Outreach will also sell home-made pies in the park at the Farmers Festival Saturday, June 23, from noon until 2 p.m. Across the street at the thrift store, tables will be set up for gift...
Endicott assistant cook Sally Morris will retire this year after serving up school meals for almost a decade. “I think that's just a gift God gave me,” Morris said of her work with kids. “It's just the delight of the world.” Morris said she has a lifelong passion for serving kids. As a youngster, she could hardly be parted from her dolls and begged her parents every Christmas for even more. She babysat plenty as a teen and had kids of her own as an adult. She has taught Bible groups, worked at a daycare at McChord Air Force base in Seattle whil...
Matt Baker show books library stops The Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show has been booked for June 19 and 20 for library performances at the Colfax, Palouse, St. John and Malden/Rosalia. Baker's resume boasts a Guinness World Record, appearances on "America's Got Talent" and "Last Comic Standing." He has performed in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Baker will be in action in Colfax at Schmuck Park on Tuesday, June 19, at 4 p.m. Performance June 20 will be at the Palouse Library at 10 a.m., St. John Library at 1 p.m., and the Malden Library at 4...
Colfax High grad Lauren Ashley Claassen was among more than 4,000 Baylor University students who were named to the dean's academic honor list for spring semester. Students qualify for the list with a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher on a minimum of 12 semester hours....
Lizzy May has lived in Colfax for all but her first two years of life. She is the youngest child in her family. Lizzy has a sister, Hannah, and a brother, Ben. Her dad, the Rev. Richard May, has been the pastor of First Baptist Church for the last 19 years. Lizzy’s mother, Melissa May has taught piano, and Lizzy said that their home has always been full of music. Lizzy is a member of the Colfax High School class of 2015. Following graduation, she attended Lewis and Clark State College where s... Full story
Dusty Gazette Correspondent Tom and Doreen Riedner hosted the first annual Homestead Volunteer Potluck last week in their home. All board members were present, including Greg and Gwen Nolan, Jon Webber, Bob and Norma Schultz, Steve and Karen Gerlitz and Chuck and Sharon Lyman. Volunteers attending were Jeanette Nolan, Mike and Audrey Largent, Brian and Debbie Largent, Gary and Trudy Libey, Keith and Sally Morris, Roger and Peggy Zaring and Larry and Linda Fry who flew in from China for the event. It was a fun evening of fellowship and planning...
Endicott Gazette Correspondent Endicott Community Club met June 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Final decisions were made for the July 4th celebration. The event time has been changed to 5 p.m. At that time the Parks and Rec Food Booth will open and the Community Club Pie Shack, at 6 p.m. the Kiddie Bike Parade will begin and at 6:30 p.m. the Bake Walk and at dusk fireworks. The swimming pool will be open from 2-5 p.m. and 8-dark and a Bouncing Booth will be in the pool area. The Community Club is planning a cleanup of Multiflora Park and are...
Lacrosse Total scholarship money awarded at commencement was $14,500. The community appreciation award given by the Class of 2018 was presented to Don Kemper. LaCrosse Scholarship Awards: Jadyn Guske: Torgeson Memorial Award, Kelli Scharpenberg Memorial Scholarship, Urgel and Virginia Bell Memorial Scholarship, LaCrosse Masonic Scholarship, LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation; Braden Miller: LaCrosse Community Club Scholarship, LaCrosse Scholarship Foundation; Mashayla Morris: Grieben Family Scholarship, Clemente Barber Memorial Scholarship, Gayle... Full story
Thursday, June 14 Colfax Schmuck Park, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Storytime – Everyone is welcome for a special outdoor storytime. Colton, 2:30 p.m. Health Info – See what the health department has to offer, plus get help with Apple Health. Colton, 5:30 p.m. Rock Painting Party – Teens and adults, come create rock art to hide all over town. Colfax, 6 to 8 p.m. Steptoe Butte Area Proposal – Join the Department of Natural Resources for a public meeting. St. John Rialto, 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night – Enjoy an evening of friendly competition and win free stuf...
Colfax Week of June 18-22 Wednesday, June 20 Potato bar, chili, cheese, bacon bits, onions, sour cream, veggie platter, pears, dessert. LaCrosse Tuesday, June 19 Taco salad bar, dessert. Palouse Wednesday, June 20 Salad bar, fruit, roll, cookie bar. Pullman Monday, June 18 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, hard-boiled egg, multi-grain bread, cottage cheese with fruit. Friday, June 22 Beef stroganoff, salad, fruit, multi-grain bread, dessert. Rosalia Tuesday, June 19 Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, fruit,...
Lane C. Moore, a Colton High School graduate from Garfield, was among students at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater named to the president's honor roll with all-A grades for 12 or more credit hours during the spring semester.... Full story
The Colfax School board took in its first meeting of the summer Monday, approving a few items and going over chapters of a book on leadership which Superintendent Jerry Pugh gave to the board last year. Pugh opened the meeting with a salute to all five board members who handed out diplomas at graduation June 2. Pugh praised the ceremony overall and noted it was completed in an hour and 15 minutes. Pugh added comments on principal evaluations with high school Principal Carrie Lipe and Jennings Elementary Principal Travis Howell. “It's been a s...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael Joseph Poteskuy, 24, and Keegan Malia Sigimura, 23, both Spokane, May 25. Matthew Nels Johnson, 25, and Thao Dionch Vo, both Pullman, May 31. Johnathon A. Bradshaw, 33, and Brittany Azalee Nokes, 28, both Colfax, June 1. Mark Christopher Ryan, 28, and Morgan Juli Vander Esch, both Colfax, June 1. Nathan Eugene Bell, 22, White Salmon, and Emily Irene Vandergrift. 21, Lake Stevens, June 1. Andrew Robert Beitz, 28, and Jennifer Ann Kerr, 25, both Pullman, June 4. Andrew Sterling Lewis, 23, and Elizabeth Lynn Parrish, 23,... Full story
A report last week that James Allsup, who was ousted as president of the WSU Republicans after he marched with the opposition last August at Charlottesville, Va., had been "elected" as a Republican Precinct Committee Officer (PCO) in Whitman County generated a series of media calls to County Auditor Eunice Coker. Allsup was dropped by the campus GOP after a stormy run with the campus organization. Coker said she attempted to explain to callers from all types of media that Allsup really had not been elected to any GOP position. Filing for both...
Plastic Straws – Public Enemy Number One Seattle is leading the effort to save our planet from ourselves. They have joined Portland and a host of California cities in the battle against plastic drinking straws. A school boy noticed discarded straws outside fast food outlets and wrote an essay spurring environmentalists into action. The fight has spread from the classroom to city councils and state legislatures across the land. The first success I noticed was in Portland’s conversion to biodegradable straws. Some mornings I need my coffee to... Full story
Washington’s Expensive Culvert Court Case While much of the media buzz over declining salmon runs focuses on dam removal and predation by sea lions and cormorants, the U.S. Supreme Court is asked to decide whether Washington State needs to spend an additional $2.4 billion to replace more road culverts. In 2001, Western Washington Tribes sued claiming the state needed to remove culverts which block salmon migrating to spawning channels. The Ninth Circuit agreed with the Tribes and oral arguments were heard at the Supreme Court in April. The s...
