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NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, August 31, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, to consider repealing, extending or modifying the moratorium placed on the establishment, location, operation, licensing or maintenance of facilities, businesses, or any other activities involving the production, processing, or wholesale or retail sale of recreational marijuana or marijuana- infused products. Any person may appear and be heard for or...
COLFAX—The Thrifty Grandmothers Club has distributed $13,000 to area groups over the past five months. While the club did not meet April through June, it did administer grants of $1,000 to W.H.E.A.T. for postage, $750 to the City of Albion for a lunch program, $750 to the City of Colfax for the swimming pool and $8,000 in scholarships. The club met in July and granted $1,000 to the Colfax Livestock Supporters. An additional $1,000 was granted to the Colfax Livestock Supporters at the August meeting along with $500 for the Onecho Bible School L...
1. LITERATURE: What was the name of Hermione’s pet cat in the “Harry Potter” series? 2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the metal band that attaches a pencil and an eraser? 3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of giraffes called? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which state claims Mackinac Island in Lake Huron? 5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the coffeehouse in the “Friends” sitcom? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have died in office? 7. MEDICAL: What is the common name for lachrymation? 8. LANGUAGE: What is the American English version o...
* A tarantula discovered in 2015 near Folsom Prison, California, was given the scientific name “Aphonopelma johnnycashi” after Johnny Cash, in honor of his song “Folsom Prison Blues.” * For that matter, “The Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin had a snail named after him, the “Crikey steveirwini,” a rare species of tree snail with a khaki-colored shell discovered in 2009. * Some 60% of human DNA is identical to that of a banana. * The maddening but addictive Rubik’s Cube was created by accident. Professor of architecture Erno Rubik built a twistable...
The Dusty B.B. Club will meet at 1:00 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the home of Diane Monson to discuss the future of the club....
PULLMAN–The Pullman Depot Heritage Center was selected as one of 36 out of 40 applicants to be awarded funds through the Washington State Historical Society’s Heritage Capital Grant program. Non-profits throughout the state can apply for WSHS preservation funds every two years. These 36 projects, totaling nearly $10 million dollars, will be forwarded to the legislature for final approval next January. This is the first time any possession of the Whitman County Historical Society has applied. The group asked for $265,740 to support its pla...
COLFAX-The Perkins House will host a drive-by vintage fashion show and fundraiser to showcase a new collection of vintage dresses and vests and collect donations for the Colfax Food Bank. The event is set for Sept. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Perkins House, with three activities planned. Donations are also being sought to help restore the foundation of the Perkins House. The Perkins House usually conducts a fashion show during the Ice Cream Social put on by the historical society in June. With that e...
8 years ago The Commoner August 16, 1895 O. McAdams, the O.R.&N. Section foreman at Suttons, was brought to St. Ignatius hospital on Thursday, suffering from severe injuries inflicted on him in an assault made by tramps on Sunday. Mrs. McAdams was in the city on Wednesday making arrangements for his transfer to the hospital here. While in the city she gave the following account of the assault upon her husband. Sunday Mr. McAdams left home at the section house and walked to Winona. He made the trip for the purpose of having his check for wages...
Colfax Monday, August 24 French toast, sausage, eggs, fruit Wednesday, August 26 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, dessert Endicott Tuesday, August 25 Pulled pork sandwich with chips, salad bar, fruit, dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, August 25 No meal Palouse Wednesday, August 26 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard-boiled egg, multi-grain bread, cookie Pullman Tuesday, August 25 Mojito lime chicken, rice, salad, fruit and popsicle Friday, August 27 Cook’s Choice...
Thursday, Aug. 20 LaCrosse Carter Foods, Grab & Go Bags This week, kids can pick up supplies for a crazy troll craft. Colton & Uniontown Post Offices, Adult Grab-n-Go Bags, through Aug. 20 Stop by for a bag of books and fun. Friday, Aug. 21 All WCL Branches, STEM Bags, through Aug. 21 We are giving away FREE books and STEM/Art activities for grades PreK-12th, with a fairy tale twist! Contact your branch for curbside hours, supplies are limited. Monday, Aug. 24 Garfield Seedlings Child Care Center, Free Lunch, 12 to 1 p.m., through Aug. 25...
Aug. 17 Runaway Juvenile COLFAX, Deputy responded to a report of a runaway juvenile. Juvenile Problem LACROSSE, Case number requested for a juvenile problem. Extra Patrol TEKOA, Case number for an extra patrol request for speeding grain trucks. Accident NonInj ENDICOTT, Case number for deer vs vehicle non-injury accident. Fingerprints COLFAX, Case number for employment fingerprints. Communications Problem TEKOA, 911 hang up call received from a resident of the care center. Other Law Enforcement Calls Pomeroy, Deputy responded to an issue RP is...
Larry Vern Wood, a.k.a., "The Woodpecker", took his final checkered flag on Aug. 13, 2020. He was 85. Larry was born on July 11, 1935, to Daryl W. Wood and Veda Eaton Wood in Shelley, Idaho. He would be followed by a brother, William Kenneth, three years later. In the 1940's, the family moved to the Spokane Valley and Colfax, Washington, areas and would move back and forth, following Daryl's work. Larry attended grade schools in both, and high school at Central Valley in Spokane. After he left... Full story
Larry Keith Honn, lifelong Benge, Wash., farmer and rancher, passed on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the age of 81 in Whitman Hospital of Colfax, Wash., after a long battle at home. Larry Honn was born December 20, 1938, in Ritzville, Wash., to Lloyd Keith and Emma Kent Honn. Growing up on the family ranch near Benge, Larry learned the trade early. He attended Benge School, teaching a Photography class while still graduating from Washtucna High School, in 1956. Larry entered the Army in 1957... Full story
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking comments on proposed alternatives for 2021-23 hunting seasons and has scheduled several meetings in August and September to discuss proposals with the public. The hunting season proposals will be posted Monday, Aug. 17, on WDFW’s website for the public to provide comments. WDFW will accept public comments through Tuesday, Sept. 15. This year, WDFW has scheduled a series of virtual public meetings by topic to discuss the 2021-23 hunting season alternatives. The mee...
WHITMAN COUNTY -- The Whitman County Library Rural District announced the reopening of all 14 branch locations as of Thursday, Aug. 20, with adjusted services and hours in continuing efforts to reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19. Services include socially distanced browsing and computer availability with revised patron usage for safety measures. As for hours, the Colfax Branch will operate on new hours Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday and Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. whereas the remaining branches will operate on normal...
OAKESDALE—The McKivor Bridge, a 20-foot, 1950s/’60s wooden bridge is being replaced at the intersection of Hume Road and Black Road south of Oakesdale. A county bridge crew has been on site since the first week of August, expecting to finish this week, installing a $20,000 metal culvert for the new span. The overall project cost is estimated at $50,000....
COLFAX-More than three-fourths of the paving was completed last week on Almota Road Phase Four re-construction south of Colfax. The mainline asphalt, including approaches and aprons, was expected to be done Wednesday, leaving two more weeks of shoulder rock, guardrail and clean-up. "We're making really good progress," said Mark Storey, Public Works director. The ahead of schedule project is expected to be done in mid-September. Almota Four spans 3.5 miles between Union Flat Creek and Highway...