Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLFAX — A man released from jail is accused of stealing an SUV, threatening family members, breaking into a Pullman home, and fighting his teenage son. Stephen M. Baumgardner, 44, of Pocatello, Idaho, was charged in Whitman County Superior Court on June 11 with burglary in the first degree, assault in the second degree-domestic violence, malicious mischief in the second degree-domestic violence, taking a motor vehicle without permission, and felony harassment-domestic violence. On June 8 a family member called the Pullman police to report h...
OLYMPIA — The USDA Agricultural Statistics Service forecasts a 28% drop in winter wheat production in Washington for 2021. Statewide winter wheat is expected to come in at 96.3 million bushels, from a harvested area of 1.69 million acres, down 60,000 bushels from 2020. For yield, the USDA Service expects 57 bushels per acre in Washington, a decrease of 14 bushels from last year, according to the June 10 report. The downward trend marks a continuation since the May 1 report, which predicted a d...
TEKOA — Slippery Gulch Days returns to town for 2021 after a year off because of COVID-19. The theme is "Tekoa's Roots." "I'm very glad we're going to have it back this year. I am so happy we're able to get together as a community again," said Tekoa Mayor Troy Wilson. "I just want to see my neighbor's faces again." The main events take place Friday and Saturday, highlighted by the parade. The route extends to allow more space between spectators. There is an egg toss and kids' games at the Lower...
ST. JOHN — Sprint boat racers return to the water on June 19, after nearly two years of hiatus. "It's going to be chaos," Dennis Hughes, owner of the No. 69 DeLeon Taco and Bar-sponsored boat, said. Hughes' Overkill team is among more than 30 boats expected on the course at Webb's Slough. Qualifying runs begin at 9 a.m. and racing continues throughout the day. Sprint boats race through a maze of high-speed straights and turns, with a driver managing the boat and a navigator directing the r...
PULLMAN — Pullman and the chamber of commerce are asking people to refrain from gathering in Sunnyside Park on the Fourth of July. “This year’s celebration has been modified to ensure the health and safety of our Pullman community, as we work toward full reopening in the aftermath of COVID-19. There will be no community BBQ or live entertainment,” stated the Pullman police. Pullman Transit is not providing buses to or from the park. Nearby parking options are limited. “Individuals and families are strongly encouraged to celebrate in other loc...
COLFAX — No campfires are allowed at Wawawai County Park until further notice. Charcoal or gas grills are permitted for cooking. People cooking at the park are asked to keep water on hand....
PALOUSE — An urgent need for donated blood is being addressed with the Garfield-Palouse schools blood drive on June 21. “We are now officially in a critical shortage. We need your help more than ever,” said Joe Fairbanks, manager for Vitalant. Starting at 10 a.m., people can donate blood at the Palouse Community Center at 230 E. Main Street in Palouse. The blood drive ends at 2 p.m. Donors are asked to sign up online at donors.vitalant.org....
COLFAX — Fire restrictions began June 14 at all Whitman County managed parks and trails Parks Kamiak Butte, Wawawai, and Klemgard are under the restrictions. “Campfires and smoking on trails will not be permitted within park boundaries.” stated spokesperson Dave Mahan. “Fireworks are also not allowed. Cooking with charcoal briquettes or gas grills are still options.” Park visitors should keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby when cooking, stated Mahan. For further information, contact the Whitman County Parks Department at 509-397-623...
COLFAX— The Whitman County Republican Central Committee is seeking applicants for the Whitman County assessor following the death of Robin Jones. The party asks for letters of interest from candidates seeking the appointment to be the county assessor. Letters may be sent to whitmancogop@gmail.com The committee meets on June 28 to choose three nominees. County commissioners choose from the three to make the appointment. The new assessor completes the remainder of Jones’ term in 2022 and runs for election afterward....
COLFAX - Whitman County homeowners may consider changes to further safeguard their property with preventive landscaping. "It's going to dry out a lot sooner than usual. Everyone should be extremely cautious," said Bill Tensfeld, Whitman County emergency management director. "We're going to have August conditions around mid-July. And we've got erratic winds every day." The Washington State Department of Natural Resources advises a minimum of five feet between tree branches near a home, trees...
PULLMAN — A 17-year-old Pullman male was injured when his car rolled sideways along State Route 27, about four miles north of Pullman, on June 11. The Washington State Patrol withheld the teenager’s name. He was taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. He was driving a silver 2003 Pontiac Vibe south toward Pullman when the wheels of the car left the road while failing to negotiate a curve. The car came back on the road but turned and rolled sideways several times, stopping on the centerline, according to the sta...
TEKOA — A group of motorcycles rode over a hill on State Route 27 and the last rider struck a pickup driving in the wrong direction on June 13. Joel French, 42, of Plummer, Idaho, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado south in the northbound lane. He was driving on the shoulder to spray a fence line from the pickup, according to the Washington State Patrol. John Scott, 54, of Mead, was riding a 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when the vehicles collided. His injuries were severe and he was flown by helicopter to Sacred Heart Medical Center. F...
STARBUCK — Columbia Pulp began the re-start process of its wheat straw pulp mill in Lyons Ferry, on June 1. The facility began to introduce wheat straw into the system on June 1 after the prolonged COVID-19 shutdown in April 2020. The Mill is processing with running 20 tons of wheat straw per day, slowly increasing tonnage to 50, then 75 finally up to the full capacity of 100 tons per day over the next year with planned shutdowns for maintenance and cleaning. Columbia Pulp has taken advantage t...
COLTON — Colton basketball senior Rylee vining was named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Athlete of the Week for May 19-25. "The WIAA and Gesa Credit Union recognize student-athletes for outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities. Nominations are open to athletic administrators, coaches, fans, and members of the media," stated a WIAA representative. The Wildcats guard was averaging 25 points per game in their five-game season. She h...
COLFAX — Basketball playoffs started Monday night with a John Lustig breakaway dunk against Northwest Christian. Another followed to make the score 7-1. Soon it was 25-7 and 35-15 at halftime. The final score was 62-48 in favor of the Bulldogs. Lustig led Colfax with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 steals. Seth Lustig added 15 points and Damian Demler scored 10. "As we enter the playoffs, we talked about taking our effort and focus up a notch and I thought our kids did that," said Colfax Coach R...
COLFAX — Thirty-five Colfax kindergarteners descended on Perkins House to learn about history Five different stations were set inside and outside of the Perkins House to entertain children with the experiences of grinding coffee beans on vintage grinders, slingshots firing ping pong balls, beating rugs with beaters and brooms, and washing clothes in a wash tub. Teachers Jill Cocking and Andrea Gibb escorted the students from Jennings Elementary School. Members of the Colfax High School H...
SPOKANE - The Colfax boys basketball team avenged a 32-point loss in May to beat St. George's in the semifinals Wednesday night 68-54. Playing with John Lustig in the lineup this time, Lustig delivered 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists while Mason Gilchrist scored 21 points. Seth Lustig added 10 points, including 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter. "That was a really good win for our program," said Colfax Coach Reece Jenkin. His team worked to limit turnovers against the...
KETTLE FALLS — The Colfax High School girls basketball team took the bus to Kettle Falls on Tuesday and the ride back seemed longer than the three hours to get there. Colfax lost 50-40, ending their season. "We had good shots. We had shots in rhythm, but after shooting so well all season, we just did not shoot the ball well these last couple games," said Colfax Coach Mike Dorman. Junior guard Asher Cai scored 21 points while Justice Brown scored 6. The team shot 12-for-57 from the field and 4-fo...
DAVENPORT—Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers is scheduled for an arraignment in Lincoln County District Court Wednesday, July 7 after the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney charged Magers with obstructing a law enforcement officer, making false or misleading statements to a public servant and rendering criminal assistance in the third degree, according to District Court records obtained by The Times. Sheriff Magers is accused of committing the charges between Feb. 11-12 to prevent DUI charges being leveled against his son, Colton Magers, a...
COLFAX - Colfax's John Lustig sealed a 68-63 win with a rebound and two free throws in the NE2B boys basketball league championship game on June 18, over the Davenport Gorillas. The Bulldogs created a 10-point lead just before halftime on their home court and kept it until late in the fourth quarter. That's when Davenport exploded to take a 1-point lead with 2:30 left. Lustig then scored in the lane for Colfax. Seth Lustig, John Lustig's younger brother, hit two free throws. John Lustig got the...
PULLMAN - Police are asking the public to help identify a woman in connection with a crime. Police released this photo of her earlier today. Anyone with information on the woman's identity is asked to call 509-334-0802. Reference case No. 21-P04461....
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