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Walter Construction of Spokane digs into the future site of the Palouse Community Center July 28. The crew first removed several feet of existing soil, which would then be replaced by gravel. The project’s groundbreaking ceremony is today at 5:30 p.m....
Colfax city council members Monday night were briefed on the possibility of acquiring the CETC building for use as a community center. Mayor Norma Becker said she was advised earlier Monday by County Commissioner Greg Partch that they had discussed turning the CETC over to the City of Colfax. The city would have to make repairs on the building to put it to use. The topic was initiated during Monday’s meeting of county commissioners, when Commissioner Mike Largent suggested the option of turning the building over to the city with the idea t... Full story
For the first time this summer, and a few weeks behind schedule, combines are making themselves apparent in Whitman County wheat fields. This one, belonging to the 5M farming operation, was cutting a flat off the Scharpenberg Road east of LaCrosse.... 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. **************** CITY TO BUY HYDRAULIC HAMMER Purchase of a hydraulic hammer from Rowand Machinery, Spokane, for $4,071 was approved by the city council Monday night. The hammer, which attaches to the city Bobcat excavator was rented for $2,000 a month and used on the S. Mill Street water line project. Councilman Don Henderson moved to purchase...
The old schoolhouse is in need of a walkway. Last year, the Jones School house was moved from Dusty to the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. This year, the Fair Foundation’s effort is to raise money to lay a solid entryway of engraved pavers. The flat, square granite pavers can be engraved, with all proceeds going to the cost of making them, and regular maintenance and improvements for the schoolhouse. Today, the entrance is gravel. “We want something a little fancier than that,” said Charlie Olden...
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox of Dayton resident Jean Sunderland, 86, rests atop the eastbound guard rail just west of Colfax on State Route 26. According to the report from the Washington State Patrol, Sunderland left the roadway to the right while driving eastbound, struck a rock embankment and ran into the end of the guard rail by PCC Railroad overpass. His vehicle spun around and landed on top of the guard rail. Sunderland was hospitalized with chest pain while his passenger, Aurthur Sunderland, was treated for hand injuries. Both were later... Full story
Three candidates for Colfax mayor and four candidates for the district three seat on the Port of Whitman commission fielded questions last Wednesday night, July 27, in a League of Women Voters forum at the Whitman County Library. The forum was for candidates on the ballot for the primary election round. Ballots for the primary were mailed out from the auditor’s elections office Friday. Only residents in district three received ballots for the port position. The top two finishers will be on the county-wide ballot in November. Loss of b...
Washington State University students left local charities almost 43 tons of food and housewares when they left town for the summer. Judi Dunn-Gray, Whitman County’s recycling coordinator, reported Monday the “Move Out, Pitch In” campaign collected 40.12 tons of furniture, clothing and assorted sundries from students in off-campus housing. “Anything that doesn’t fit in the car usually gets left behind,” said Dunn-Gray. Local charities sponsored areas around campus and set up dumpster-style collection bins. Goods dropped off were taken back to lo... Full story
Moscow Mini Vans scored a run in the bottom of the last inning Saturday to take the championship of the benefit softball tournament sponsored by Colfax Police Department. Six teams entered the tournament which benefits the Special Olympics. Colfax entries were “The Pigs” and “The Hosers,” representing the police and fire departments, The softball tourney supplanted the Special Olympics golf tournament which has been conducted for several years to benefit the Special Olympics. The six teams played a round robin format for three rounds to qual...
Name of the local entry in this week’s Little League tournament at Colville has been changed to the Tri-County Patriots to better reflect the recruits the team has picked up from towns outside of Colfax. For their first three tournaments they were the Colfax 12-under team. After entering the Orofino three-day tourney with just nine players two weeks ago, Coach Wayne Gregory expects to have 12 players on the roster for the trip to Colville. Players will include Cal Gregory and Danny Robinson from Steptoe, Logan Gingerich, Bryson Fry, Body Y... Full story
THURSDAY Police Chief Franco Fuda of Bonneau, S.C. town will ask a jury to decide if Virginia Tice, 65, broke the state’s obscenity laws by driving a pickup truck with plastic testicles hanging from the back. Attributed to warm weather and a strong export market, German beer makers produced more beer than the year before. Brew was up 1 percent to 4.946 billion liters in 2011 compared to 2010. A new comic based on the life of Britain’s Prince Harry is set to be released later this month. “The Royals: Prince Harry” is the latest release from Bl...
