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Patsy broke free from the chains of dementia on Sunday, July 18. Free to fly, mind and body whole again. Patsy was born February 3, 1942, in Tonasket, Washington, the oldest of Dora and Fred Jaeger's four children. She was joined in time by John, Kathy and David. Patsy graduated from Rosalia High School class of 1960. While at this fine institute of higher learning, Patsy was queen of the community float. Along with her princesses, these young ladies were smoking hot parade royalty DY-NO-MITE... Full story
Dorothy J. Elkins, life-long Oakesdale resident, passed away July 21, 2021, at the Whitman Health & Rehab Center in Colfax. She was 84. Dorothy was born October 29, 1936, in Oakesdale to Eugene and Gladys Pittman Ellis. Dorothy holds the great distinction of being born in, raised in, and married in the same house the family lived at in Oakesdale. She graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1954 and went on to the Deaconess School of Nursing in Spokane where she became an RN in 1957. She married... Full story
Joann Barry, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great aunt passed into eternal rest on July 21, 2021. She was born in LaCrosse on April 13, 1930. She lived there her entire life other than the first seven years of her 54-year marriage to Franklyn "Pinky" Barry, when they lived near Hooper in the Palouse River Valley. Allthough she was a devoted Christian all her life, she pondered the possibility of reincarnation. She said that if she ever came back, she wanted to be a Red-Tailed... Full story
Eric Lee Parker, 59, of Palouse, Washington, passed away suddenly July 21, 2021, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Eric was born June 30, 1962, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Robert & Linda (Smith) Parker. The family moved to Seattle, Wash., where Eric grew up and attended school. Following high school graduation he came to Pullman where he attended Washington State University, later graduating with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. Eric began his IT career while a student... Full story
SPOKANE — Spokane Falls Community College announced its honor roll for the spring quarter of 2021, The college lists 972 students on its honor roll. Spokane Falls Community College serves about 7,600 students. Students must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above to be listed on the honor roll. Honor roll students from Whitman County are: ALBION Nathanael Zink, Isaiah Molsee COLFAX Makayla Morrison, Allison Lynch FARMINGTON Abigael Lobdell OAKESDALE Anne Hockett, Elisabeth Perry PULLMAN Dane Washington, Vincent Costello, Janine L...
MOSCOW — The University of Idaho released a list of 2021 graduates on July 14. The school presented 1,522 degrees during in-person ceremonies in May, according to Brian Walker, communications coordinator of University of Idaho. The following people from Whitman County were included as graduates: COLFAX Hope A. de Avila FARMINGTON Benjamin S. Zimmerman PULLMAN Colleen M. Lee, Daniel Alderson, Emma R. Altman, Hussam Ali, Jacqueline M. Maurer, Lee Daffin, Mohamed A. Elhess, Mohanned Alghamdi , Ruby L. Fischer, Sean Blatner, Sean R. Bates, T...
McMINNVILLE, Ore. — Two Whitman County students were named on the Spring 2021 Dean’s List for Linfield University. Caitlyn Blumenshein, of Saint John, and Raina Parsons, of Colfax, were among more than 600 students placed on the list. The Dean’s List is for students obtaining a GPS of 3.65 or higher in a semester, according to the school. Linfield University is a non-profit university with campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Ore....
Paislee R. Garrertt was born July 20, 2021, to Ashlee Schwab and Paul Garrett, of Moscow, Idaho. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Sloane Burke was born July 20, 2021, to Jeremy and Christina Burke, of Pullman. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Tim and Heather Brenner, of Cheney, and Tom and Sylvia Thompson, of Pullman. She joins her sister Holland (3). Theodore A. L. Brogan was born July 20, 2021, to Victoria and Ryan Brogan, of Pullman. He weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces....
Colfax Monday, Aug. 2 Spanish meatballs, rice, green salad, fruit, dessert Thursday, Aug. 5 Birthday party: Fish fillet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, birthday dessert Endicott Tuesday, Aug. 3 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, Aug. 3 Birthday party: Fish fillet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 4 Birthday party: Fish fillet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, Aug. 3 Baked ziti, broccoli, Caesar salad, fruit salad, French bread Friday, Aug. 6 Birthday party: Fish... Full story
COLFAX — Jehovah’s Witnesses annual 6,000 conventions in 240 countries are going to be virtualn for a second time. Jehovah’s Witnesses from Eastern Washington, the Idaho Panhandle, and Western Montana gathered in the Spokane Arena for their annual convention but the 2020 pandemic interrupted the tradition. It is now a virtual event. “’Powerful by Faith!’ is the theme of the 2021 global event being delivered in more than 500 languages to households throughout the globe over six weekends during July and August 2021, uniting some 15-20 milli...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club received the highest number of points for working with youth for the second year in a row. The Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs determined Rosalia was the highest scoring club, according to Publicity Chairman Marva Lee Peterschick. The club recently conducted three programs to involve youth. The club sponsored Rosalia school children in a Pollinator Power contest and five children received blue ribbons and $10. The posters were required to show bats...
COLFAX — A reservation is needed to attend the free Baronesse Barley Harvest Day on Aug. 14. “Stand in the field where the barley is grown while enjoying brews and spirits made with Baronesse Barley,” organizers state on the Colfax-bases company Joseph’s Grainery website. The event offers food, drinks made suing Baronesse Barley, and live music from the Colfax rock band Tone Sober. It starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. “Bring your camera and your favorite friends and experience a full-circle moment when you meet the farmer, maltster,...
COLFAX - Family members of Stan and Lynne McClintock gathered to honor the couple at the park renamed for them. "Stan and Lynne McClintock Lookout Park" is the new moniker of the former "Don McClintock Lookout Park" on Valley View Avenue in Colfax. Lynne was the late Stan's wife, who worked with him and their children Don, Lori and Trudy for many years on the city parks system. Stan was a contractor with the Washington State Department of Transportation and worked for Colfax in the city parks...
SPOKANE — Eastern Washington wildlife areas are closed to overnight use because of high wildfire danger. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced closures started on July 23. The decision includes all wildlife areas in Eastern Washington. Day use is still permitted. The closure follows similar measures put in last week in north central Washington and the southeast part of the state. The temporary rules apply to motorized vehicle users and people on foot. State land m...
COLFAX — Sixteen-year-old Corbin Burt won six swim races at the Tri-County Swim League meet on July 22 against Pullman. Burt races in the boys age 15-18 category. His first-place finishes included the 100 meter-freestyle, 50-meter freestyle, 50-meter butterfly, 100-meter individual medley, 50-meter breaststroke, and 50-meter backstroke. Haven Inman, 8, took first in two races for Colfax. She won the girls 8-under 25-meter butterfly and 8-under 25-meter breaststroke. Other Colfax finishers to w...
CHAMPAGNE, ILL. — Susannah Scaroni wasn’t even racing. She was pushing road miles in a wheelchair as a freshman and sophomore at Carroll College in Helena, Mont. Then her chemistry professor told her about a GPS-based website “Map My Run.” It turns out her little route was 22 miles. “I was just doing this because I liked it,” she said. Scaroni got a call inviting her to transfer to the University of Illinois to train in a wheelchair racing program. A coach connected to it knew of her through her...
Christopher and Heather Franklin sold 2235 NW Ridgeline Drive in Pullman to James and Kathryn Dardis, of McCall, Idaho, parcel 1-1199-00-04-03-0000, selling price $465,000, warranty deed, July 9 Christopher Schmidt transferred 107 E Rock Street in Colfax to Courtney Sears, parcel 1-0040-00-28-07-0000, assessed value $81,044, quit claim deed, July 9 Itani Quality Hokes sold 850 SW Marcia Drive in Pullman to Leigh Knodler and Jean Celli, of Pullman, parcel 1-1571-00-02-03-000, selling price $565,000, warranty deed, July 9 Ryan Baird transferred 3...
Christopher M. Doney, 41, was booked on July 20 for contempt of court. No bail. Eddie R. Hall, 57, was booked on July 21 for US Marshal Service Hold for a federal violation. No bail. Nathan M. Miller, 39, was booked on July 22 for DUI. No bail....
Monday, July 19 Undisclosed time – Walla Walla Highway – A disabled GTI truck was blocking both lanes. 3:47 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer responded to an animal complaint. 6:46 p.m. – Mill Street – A property owner saw a man going through an outbuilding and reported he was trespassing. 8:13 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a burglar alarm. 8:17 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a report of people “poking around the area.” Three people were issued citations and trespassed. Tuesday, July 20 5:24 a.m. – Fairview St...
Monday, July 19 8:00 a.m. – SR 26, Colfax – Two vehicles collided. No injuries were reported. 9:45 a.m. – Squaw Road, Rosalia – A deputy responded to a report of a theft. 10:24 a.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A vehicle was stolen. 11:19 a.m. – Broadway Street, St. John – A deputy responded to a report of fraud. 1:36 p.m. – Fairview Avenue, Rosalia – A deputy conducted a welfare check. 8:17 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted the Colfax police. (No reports for 12 hours) Tuesday, July 20 8:22 a.m. – Ragon Road, Oakesdale – A vehicle...
Over the last 40 years our family has vacationed at the same place on the beach. While the buildings have been refurbished, the complex remains largely unchanged. The exception was last year when the COVID pandemic shutdown travel and beach lodging. Over the years, our entertainment has changed a lot. We still swim, jump the waves and build sandcastles, but our board games, puzzles and playing cards have been replaced with kids’ electronic tablets, smart phones, and movies down loaded from t...
Everywhere I go, I start conversations about politics. In these conversations, people often ask me “What can I do to make a difference?” One elderly gentleman even told me, “I’m terrified about the fact I don’t get to vote again until 2024!” Friends, participation in politics isn’t limited to the four-year presidential race. There’s so much more that you can do. There’s so much more that you must do. Politics is an everyday sport. The short answer is “get involved and go to meetings.” Think of a...
The 2021 legislative session will go down in history as a precautionary tale of activist overreach and political capitulation as majority Democrats passed misguided, emotionally driven partisan bills that will put all of our communities in danger. While most would agree that addressing law enforcement training, tactics, and standards in a changing mental health landscape is necessary, the truth is, the pendulum swung much too far this session. Here's what needed to happen. Stakeholders,...
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