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Angus J Floyd was born on Aug. 11, 2021, to James and Tammy Floyd, of LaCrosse. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Betty and Earl Floyd, of Auburn, and Fritzie and Jim Wolfe, of LaCrosse. Angus joins his sister Lorelei (7) and brother Ellory (4). Emmie R. Hendricks was born on Aug. 13, 2021, to Porsha and Cody Hendricks, of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Rebecca and Jeff Hendricks, of Plummer, Idaho, and Kathy and Lloyd Gilman, of...
Judith (Judy) Rae Babbitt Helmke, 79, longtime resident of Farmington, Wash., passed away on August 5th, 2021, in Lewiston, Idaho. Judy was born on September 25, 1941, in St. Maries, Idaho, to Lawrence P. "Mike" and Evelyn Gage Babbitt. Judy graduated from Plummer High School and went on to a two-year business program in Spokane. She worked at Willmschen Insurance in Rockford, Washington, for several years during which she met Arthur Helmke at Leo's Supper Club in Worley. Art and Judy were... Full story
Shelley G. Organ died peacefully surrounded by family on July 26, 2021. She was 79 years old. She was born October 28, 1941, in Colfax to John H. Redmond and Dorothy V. Redmond (McClure). She spent her entire life in Colfax, Washington, graduating from Colfax High School in 1959. She married Donald W. Organ in 1962. Together they had a blended family with five children. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and mother, with periods working at the Rose Theater, the Montgomery Ward (a catalog... Full story
Debra Lynn Cornilles St Clair unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2021. She was born in Nampa, Idaho on August 8, 1951, to Gordon and Barbra Jean Cornilles. The family moved to Colfax, Washington, in 1959 when our mother and father bought the OK Tire store. She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Barbara Jean Cornilles and by her brother Bradley Gordon (Rhonda) Cornilles. She is survived by her son Jason (Laura) St Clair from Chattaroy, Washington; by seven grandchildren; by her... Full story
There will be a special outdoor service on Sunday, Aug. 22, at Selbu Lutheran Church near LaCrosse at 10 a.m. There will be a baptism and special music. Everyone is welcome to attend....
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University awarded 389 degrees during the 2020-2021 academic year with one going to a Colfax student. Alexis Maki, of Colfax, graduated with a bachelor's degree "of the science in art," according to Victoria Hart, public relations specialist. Eastern Oregon University provides high-quality liberal arts and professional programs with personalized support....
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Humane Society of the Palouse and the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center is turning over the pool to dogs on Sept. 12. "For the 14th year, (humane society) has partnered to give local dogs the pool day they deserve," said Lauren Green, public relations manager. "The fundraising effort is loved by many, and is crucial to providing the shelter with enough funds to continue its mission." Owners need to pay $15 per dog for the five-hour-long event. The event was canceled last year d...
The Colfax High School Class of 2001 gathered at the golf course for their 20-year reunion. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Tim Watts and Scott Parrish, (middle row) Anna (Vogler) Assareh, Amy (Aeschliman) Garcia, Sarah Foley, Emily (Alderman) Jones, Robyn (Lee) Yang, Brianna (Price) DeWitt, Stacia (Willson) Schenk, Liz (Kammerzell) Carter, Rachel (Morgan) Kovanda, Megan Doering (Dorman) (back row) Diane (Paul) Fenstermaker, Kiely (Larsen) Trojniak, Molly (McGraw) Adams, Emily (Dailey)...
ROSALIA – The Rosalia Volunteer Firefighters Association seeks donations to help with the annual Pig Roast and Silent Auction on Nov. 6. “We are seeking monetary donations, items for the silent auction, or items for door prizes,” said Vice Chair Laura Lautenslager. “This annual event is the major fundraiser for our department.” Whitman County Fire District 7 serves roughly 350 square miles in the northern portion of the county. “The funds raised during this event go to purchase of equipment,...
PULLMAN – Depot Days is an event created by the Pullman Depot Heritage Center and the Whitman County Historical Society to run with the National Lentil Festival on Aug. 20-21. Depot Days honors Ken Vogel, a member of the historical society and a Pullman businessman. "(He) was an avid train aficionado who bequeathed many items from his estate to the Depot including 'George' the uniformed conductor mannequin, who greeted customers in his store, train posters, and other memorabilia," said a s...
TEKOA - Four new bicycle routes include Tekoa, Clarkston, and the Palouse in a national network. Adventure Cycling Association designated 18 new U.S. bicycle routes in five states, adding 2,903 miles to the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The USBRS is now 17,734 miles in 31 states and Washington, DC. Four new routes in Washington State run through Tekoa, Clarkston, and the Palouse. USBR 81 and USBR 281 (103.4 and 23.1 miles): USBR Route 81 is 103.4 miles and runs through the wheat fields of t...
DAVENPORT – Masks are still a part of sports this year. The state Department of Health released new guidelines mandating masks in some athletic settings, but not others. The guidelines come after the state is again requiring masks in K-12 schools this year, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Athletes won't have to mask up during competition or practice for any outdoor sport. Masks aren't required for low or moderate-contact indoor sports either. Only volleyball falls in this category. V...
ROSALIA - Parents of Tekoa-Rosalia athletes in combined sports programs are meeting to learn about the upcoming seasons. On Thursday, Aug. 19, two meetings are planned for Rosalia High School at 916 S. Josephine Ave. Parents of cross country runners in both middle and high school, meet at 5:30 p.m. at the school, according to the Tekoa School District. Parents of high school football players get together at 6 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, two meetings are planned at Tekoa High School at 513...
TOKYO – Susannah Scaroni is competing for the USA on the track and field team in the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. Scaroni is one of the 65 people on the track and field team. Team USA has 240 members overall. She won the U.S. trials in June in the women's wheelchair 5,000 meters and 1,500 meters races. "Following the year-long postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening ceremony will take place ... Aug. 24 with competition beginning Aug. 25 and concluding Sept. 6," said a U...
TEKOA — The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves face a tough gridiron schedule when they take the field this fall. The boys football team is competing in the 1B Southeast (eight-man) league this season. While the Timberwolves are not ranked, at least three of their competitors this season made ScorebookLive.com’s Top 10 preseason rankings. The Liberty Christian Patriots, Pomeroy Pirates, and the DeSales Fighting Irish all got listed as teams to watch this season. The Patriots are ranked No. 4 in the sta...
Colfax Thursday, August 19 Pot roast, potatoes and carrots, green salad, roll, dessert Monday, August 23 French toast, sausage, eggs, fruit Endicott Tuesday, August 24 Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, salad bar, fruit, dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, August 24 No meal Palouse Wednesday, August 25 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, August 20 Meatloaf, roast red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, dessert Tuesday, August 24 Italian chicken, rice, salad, fruit, popsicle...
COLFAX - Following last month's USDA designation of 14 Eastern Washington counties as a natural disaster due to drought, the Farm Service Agency is offering emergency loans to producers. The severe drought emergency declaration makes producers in Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima eligible to apply. The agency is accepting and reviewing loan requests until Feb. 22, officials said...
Monday, Aug. 9 1:49 a.m. – SR 195, Colfax – A deputy assisted the Washington State Patrol. 2:17 a.m. – Walla Walla highway, Colfax – Zachary J. Felzer was arrested on a warrant. 11:06 a.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A deputy conducted a welfare-check. 11:31 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted with taking fingerprints. 11:38 a.m. – SR 128, Clarkston – There was a report of a theft. 12:54 p.m. – Granite Point, Colton – A deputy responded to a report of vandalism. 1:16 p.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A person made a complaint about...
Monday, Aug. 9 2:17 a.m. – Walla Walla Highway – An officer assisted another law enforcement agency with a warrant arrest. 2:32 a.m. – West Street – An officer responded to a burglar alarm. 7:56 a.m. – Clay Street – An officer conducted a welfare-check. Tuesday, Aug. 10 9:25 a.m. – Main Street – Hay fell off of a trailer and is blocking traffic. 3:49 p.m. – Cromwell Street – A woman reported seeing a man on her surveillance system. 8:26 p.m. – Morton Street – There was a report of a theft. Wednesday, Aug. 11 6:00 a.m. – Fairview Street – A p...
Zachery J. Felzer, 30, booked Aug. 9 for a state Department of Corrections warrant regarding five counts of identity theft in the second degree. No bail. Levi C. Merkel, 35, booked Aug. 9 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear for a drug court review. Bail $10,000. David K. Lord, 48, booked Aug. 11 for a Whitman County District Court warrant for failure to appear regarding charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. Bail $10,000. Marvin H. Mead, 54, booked Aug. 12...
Demetrius R. Robinson is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and harassment and sentenced to 364 days in jail with 213 days suspended on each charge, fined $2,000, fees of $500, 24 months of unsupervised probation, and a restraining order to keep off of property. Nicholas Kager is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 363 suspended, fined $1,243, 24 months of supervised probation, be evaluated for anger management, and given a no contact order....
Dale and Elizabeth Mann, of Colfax, sold undeveloped land to David and Lori Nells, of Colfax, parcel 8-0195-00-00-00-0043, selling price $40,000, statutory warranty deed, July 23 Jessica and Jacob Jensema, of LaCrosse, sold 400 S Whitman Avenue in LaCrosse to Rhonda Galvin, of Airway Heights, parcel 1-0525-00-04-05-0000, selling price $216,142, statutory warranty deed, July 23 Daisy and Sophie Holdings LLC, of Greenacres, sold 455 S Grand Avenue in Pullman to OEBU PULLMAN LLC, of Pullman, parcels 1-0925-00-11-01-0001, 1-0815-00-44-06-0001,...
Hypocrisy is when someone lied about their virtues or taste in music or pretty much anything. “I hate rap music!” screams your friend. But you find rap artist DMX on his playlist. Which is it? “Trump should be jailed for his involvement in the Ukraine!” screams the Democrat. Biden appears to admit quid-pro-quo with the Ukraine and withholding military aid on a video recording. Not a word from the Democrat. “We can’t afford to increase Medicare!” yells the Republican. The same Republican de...
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material and the situation is likely to get much worse as the world shifts to electric vehicles. Everyday-green.com reports more than 86,000 tons of single-use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, and D) are thrown away. They power electronic toys and games, portable audio equipment, and flashlights and makeup 20% of the household hazardous materials in our garbage dumps. Unlike composted waste,...
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