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One of the predictions of climate change is extreme, unpredictable weather patterns. Hotter hots, colder colds, dryer drys and wetter wets. If pattern is the right word, the pattern of climate change is becoming more obvious. Hurricane Dorian, which at this writing has hammered the Bahamas and working its way towards the east coast is a case in point. It has already been described as the worst hurricane to hit the area ever. The reported devastation on the islands is only a partial glimpse at the true devastation. That will come as access to...
For a man who doesn’t read a lot, President Donald Trump sure has been influenced by history. What’s amazing about the days of yesteryear is not just that we keep repeating their errors, but that these mistakes move so seamlessly through time, the past being prologue and all that Shakespeare stuff. So it is with the defining tradition of bias in the United States. There is no group we haven’t hated and abused: Ethnic groups, racial groups, gender groups and, of course, religious groups. Our intolerance casts a wide net. Does anyone remember tha...
The New York Times, an organization devoted to gathering and publishing information, doesn’t want people to gather or publish information inconvenient to it. A group of Trump-supporting operatives has been finding and archiving old social media postings of Times employees and other journalists for use in the ongoing brawl between the president and the press. There’s no indication that this is dumpster diving rather than an effort to scour readily available sources for stupid, embarrassing or offensive things that journalists have said pub...
#!*! It ain't a grandstand without a roof (Webster), just damn expensive bleachers. YYYY Colorful murals and a renewed spirit of entrepreneurship! Love seeing Colfax come back to life!...
Ban assault rifles It is time for the United States to permanently ban the purchase and ownership of assault rifles. The assault rifle serves no purpose except to kill another human being. They have no legitimate purpose for hunting or any other reason except to fuel “Rambo” fantasies. The argument that the assault rifle is needed for personal protection bears no weight because there are many other choices of guns for personal protection. Under the second amendment the terms “well-regulated militia” is often used to justify the ownersh...
Hopefully, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) will receive final permit approval so it can complete its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant currently under construction on the Tacoma’s Tide Flats. For background, LNG is natural gas chilled to a liquid state, (-260° Fahrenheit), for shipping and storage. The volume of natural gas in its liquid state is about 600 times smaller than in its gaseous state. The comparison is similar to condensing air in a beach ball to a ping-pong ball. In its liquid state, LN...
I thought the court decisions against the makers of Roundup were over the top, but I was absolutely astounded at the recent ruling against Johnson & Johnson. These judgments are not only out of line, but tend to spawn even more outrageous claims in the hope that money will rain down on litigants and their lawyers. World health agencies have repeatedly stated Roundup is not a threat, with one lone exception that said the active ingredient in Roundup (Glyphosate) might contribute to cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emphatically...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Evan Eliasen Elbek, 33, and Jennifer Lynn Kurz, 34, both Pullman, Aug. 28. REAL ESTATE Oakesdale Coffee House to Lloyd and Lynn LLC, Colfax, house on W Steptoe, Oakesdale, $7,000, Aug. 27. James H. Werner, Sagle, Idaho, to Kelly Manion, Tekoa, 1984 Moduline 66 X 14 mobile home on N Broadway, Tekoa, $22,000, Aug. 27. Suzanne Polle, Pullman, to Mayra Young, Pullman, house on NW North Street, Pullman, $278,000, Aug. 28. Martin Northcroft and Tyanne Roberts to Michael and Lori Jordan, Palouse, house on SW Panorama Drive, Pullman,... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Beef dippers with rice or burger, carrots, fruit Tuesday: Burrito or chicken patty, tater tots, corn, fruit Wednesday: Chicken patty or burger, fries, fruit, green beans Thursday: Hot dogs or chicken patty, chili, chips, veggies, fruit Friday: Calzone or burger, caesar salad, carrots, fruit AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, blueberries Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, cornbread, peaches Wednesday: Mac and cheese, green beans, carrots sticks, orange slices...
Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present the Broadway hit “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical!” Open auditions will be Sept. 11 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at RTOP, Pullman’s theatre located at 122 N Grand Ave in Pullman. The Musical is the Tony Award-winning masterpiece inspired by Roald Dahl. With script by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages. With select roles cast, RTOP is seeking local adult talent to play: Mrs. Phelps, Rodolfo, The Escapol...
Colfax Library will offer virtual reality sessions Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Viewers can experience a mission on the International Space Station, climb Mt. Everest or visit another city anywhere in the world without leaving the library. Ocolus Rift Virtual Reality technology will be used. Teens and adults 13 years and older can drop by the library or call 397-4366 to schedule a 30 minute session (10-20 minutes of actual VR experience). All participants must review health and safety guidelines and sign a waiver to participate. Teens...
Ronald and Judy Thomas McMurray celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at their home in Steptoe Saturday, Aug. 24. Ronald was raised in Abilene, Texas, and moved to the northwest in 1995. Judy was raised in Zillah, Wash. They met in Seattle and were married in the First Baptist Church in Buena, Wash., Aug. 23, 1969. They moved to Oregon in 1972. After completing seminary in 1975, the couple took their first church in Preston City, Conn. They served the Preston City Bible Church...
Thursday, Sept. 5 Colfax Palouse Empire Fair – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Visit the library’s fair booth! As always, we’ll have the spinning wheel of free prizes for kids and amazing images from our Whitman Heritage Collection. Malden – 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Kid Hangout – Computers, games, crafts, and snacks. All kids welcome. Friday, Sept. 6 Colfax Palouse Empire Fair – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – Have fun at the fair and don’t forget to stop by WCL’s booth! Endicott, Malden, Uniontown – Storytime – Bring the kiddos for early learning FUN! St. John – 1 p.m. –W...
Registration is open for Hello Mom, a local group organized through Pullman Parks and Recreation that will meet every Tuesday between Sept. 10 and Dec. 3. Cost is $105 per mom with childcare from six months to five years. Registration is through Pullman Parks and Recreation: https://secure.rec1.com/WA/Pullman-Washington-Parks-Recreation/catalog. The group exists to fulfill a need for connection, friendship and support in the varying seasons of motherhood. It provides moms with a place to gain helpful parenting tips, have intentional...
Tough as Nails is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive from Sept. 10 to Sept. 25. Backpacks, wood pencils, erasers, pencil pouches/boxes, ink pens, glue sticks, colored pencils, crayons, washable markers, composition notebooks or spiral notebooks are being collected. All supplies will be assembled and donated to local hospitals for hospitalized kids. Drop off locations are Rosalia: First Interstate Bank (523 S. Whitman) and DOL (518 S. Whitman) Tekoa: Tekoa Hardware (102 S. Crosby) Spangle: First Interstate Bank (130 W. 1st St) Colfax: First...
Colfax Library has scheduled six free dinner nights Oct. 10, 17, 24, 29, Nov. 5 and 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for the “Prime Time Family Reading” program sponsored by Humanities Washington and presented in partnership with the Whitman County Library and Jennings Elementary School. Free child care and activities are available for three to five year old family members. Dinner will be provided for the entire family. Space is limited, and the registration deadline is Sept. 27. Contact Sheri Miller at the library or Sara Golden, community org...
Jerry and Vera Parrish hosted a backyard barbecue for the 60-year reunion of the St. John class of 1959. Left to right are Jay McNall, Laramie Davis, Harold Hayes, Judy Webb Swannack, Craig Feenan, Harold Pierson, Sheila Schierman Leslie, Alan Smith and Max Hubble. Sitting are Karen Lynch Walker and Vera Sharp Parrish....
A California girl at heart and by birth, Angel Crook came to the Palouse in August of 2013 with the dream to become a veterinarian. “I’ve wanted to be one since before I could say the word ‘veterinarian’,” she said. “When I was 3-years-old, I remember holding a pet guinea pig at my grandparents house. I was like, ‘I’m going to be a vegetarian when I get older so I can take care of all the animals!’” Angel is currently working on completing her undergraduate degree at Washington State University and hopes to attend its school for veterina...
Hannah May, Colfax, and Christopher Bryant, Ketchikan, Alaska, were married by Pastor Steve Bretveld at First Baptist Church in Colfax, June 15. Parents of the bride are Rich and Melissa May, Colfax. She was given by her father. Parents of the groom are Pat and Peggy Bryant, Ketchikan. Hannah wore a white satin gown overlaid with lace and organza. A dessert reception followed in the church gym which was transformed with greenery and candles under a canopy of white gossamer. Maid of honor was...
Whitman County commissioners Monday approved an ordinance to adopt State House Bill 1406 to keep part of the tax collected in the county to be used locally for affordable housing. A public hearing brought no public comment Monday morning. The state bill was passed in May. Now Whitman County will be allowed to hold back state sales and use tax in the amount of $100,000 - $115,000 per year. The program would take a credit against the state sales tax of 6.5 percent – which would amount to the county holding back .0146 percent – to create this fun...
The Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization will host its first Palouse driver safety summit as part of its Palouse Driver Safety Campaign Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Pullman. The event is free for WSU/UI and high school students. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, according to Genevieve Bode, project coordinator. The Palouse RTPO, in partnership with many other local and state agencies, including WSU, began The Palouse Driver Safety Campaign in 2016. The goals are to improve distracted,...
Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get Social Security disability benefits? I’m 60 years old and have some health problems that won’t allow me to work, but I’ve read that getting disability benefits is difficult. Laid Up Lenny Dear Lenny, Getting Social Security disability benefits when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Last year, more than 2 million people applied for Social Security disability benefits, but two-thirds of them were denied, because most applicants fail to prove that they’re disabled and can’t work. Here are so...
Births At Pullman Regional Hospital Zhang, Daniel Lv, born Aug. 26, 2019, at seven pounds, three ounces to Wen Meng Zhang and Fengiuan Lyu, Pullman. Baby joins sister Lisa, three. Chivaras, Finley Andrew, born Aug. 28, 2019, at nine pounds, two ounces, to Andrew and Casey Chivaras, Lewiston. Paternal grandparents are Dave and Karon Chivaras, Sandpoint, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Dean and Rebecca Goodner, Kuna, Idaho. Baby joins brother Beckett, two. Vasques, Fabian Rafael, born Aug. 29, 2019, at seven pounds, 10 ounces, to Jacqueline and... Full story
The Pullman Police Department has added two pedal assist electric bicycles to its vehicle fleet. These e-bikes, purchased locally from B&L Bicycles, will assist Pullman officers by removing terrain-related barriers, which have proven challenging in the past. The law enforcement e-bike model, made by Trek, has a larger motor and battery than the civilian version, and is capable of reaching speeds up to 28 mph under battery power, according to a report from Chief Gary Jenkins. In addition to health and environmental benefits, bicycles allow...
