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Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Clyde Lee Hatley, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 2, 2021, at Whitman Memorial Hospital. He was born February 19, 1932, in Colfax, Wash., to Mabry and Mary (Lautenschlager) Hatley. Clyde attended school in Colfax, graduating in 1950. His father passed away in 1950. Mary later married Victor Reich and the couple resided in Endicott, Wash. where Victor farmed. Clyde spent many harvests at the farm. Clyde married Sherry Ann Roberts on August 20, 1952, and they just... Full story
James Earl Krouse, 76, longtime Colfax Fire Chief and lifelong resident of Colfax, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 28, 2021, doing what he loved to do; serving his community. Jim collapsed while fighting a wild fire just on the outskirts of town and was rushed to the Whitman Hospital by his fellow firefighters where he died of an apparent heart attack. A funeral service honoring Jim will be held Friday, September 10th, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Colfax with burial... Full story
Gay went to be with her precious Savior on Aug. 30, 2021, while living at The Pride Nursing Facility in St. John, Wash. Gay Ellen Stroud Wise was born to Cledell (Tuff) and Ruby Wise Stroud on 1946 in Miles City, MT on Sept.9th, 1946. Because Tuff worked for the railroads and was away from home a good part of the time, when Ruby became ill, they moved to Lacrosse to be closer to family. When Ruby passed away in 1951, Gay and sister Melody went to live on the ranch west of Lacrosse with Ruby's... Full story
Patricia L. Dole was born on February 12, 1930, to Arthur and Zelma Dole. She joined sisters Armeda and Wilma. Later Bill was added to the family. She went to school in Pullman and then Colfax, Washington when her family moved between Garfield and Palouse. She graduated from Colfax High School in 1948 as salutatorian of her class. Pat received her degree in Sociology from Whitworth in Spokane in 1952, and then joined the Women's Army Corp where she advanced to 1st Lieutenant. She was honorably... Full story
On the snowy early morning of January 11, 1980, Jamie Rae Willey made her entrance into the world six weeks early. Now, she has once again taken the early route, leaving us all much too soon on September 1, 2021, at the age of 41. Jamie was born to Ron and Sherry (Burnham) Willey in Colfax, Washington (The New Year's baby), joining her big sister Brandy. She was a beautiful baby girl with big brown eyes that became her trademark, along with her smile. Jamie attended Rosalia school from kindergar... Full story
Kyle and Emily Dixon, of Palouse, sold 505 S Wall Street in Palouse to Shishona and Jacob Turner, of Moscow, Idaho, parcel 8-0800-00-00-00-0086, selling price $365,000, statutory warranty deed, Aug. 14 Robert and Cheryl Rodeen, of Colton, sold undeveloped land to John and Shannon Lawson, of Pullman, parcel 2-0000-44-15-36-1192, selling price $101,000, statutory warranty deed, Aug. 16 Matthew Malakowsky and Lorien Smith, of Clarkston, sold 1016 S Meadow Street in Colfax to David Luftig and Lauren Bratslavsky, parcels 1-0055-0001-08-0002,...
Kevin M. Stoneham, 37, booked Sept. 1 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear regarding a charge of possession of stolen property in the second degree, Whitman County District Court warrants for failing to appear on regarding two charges of driving while license suspended, and a warrant from Idaho for failing to appear regarding charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. No bail. Charles M. Zimmerman, 32, booked Sept. 2 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence and a W...
Monday, Aug. 30 9:58 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted a citizen. 2:13 p.m. – SR 26 – There was a report of a traffic violation. An officer contacted the driver. Tuesday, Aug. 31 10:37 a.m. – Valleyview Avenue – A man called saying he needed a taxi to go shopping, and was unable to give an address. 10:48 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer responded to a report of an unsecured building. 10:52 a.m. – Main Street – A white van was reported to be passing traffic across a double-yellow line. 8:14 p.m. – Mill Street – An officer respond to a...
Monday, Aug. 30 2:28 a.m. – Fairview Street, Colfax – A deputy assisted with a person having mental health issues leading to him, to slam ambulance doors. 8:22 a.m. – SR 270, Pullman – AA deputy responded to a burglary alarm. 8:23 a.m. – Old Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A deputy responded to a person reported to be violating a court order. 2:39 p.m. - Palouse River Road, Colfax – Two deer were found dead. 2:53 p.m. – Lancaster Road, Endicott – A person reported a loan was taken out in their name. 5:11 p.m. – B Street, Endicott – A deputy responded...
In a stunning turn of events, Gov. Jay Inslee and other progressive governors throughout the United States are calling for a return to segregation and reduced civil rights for the “wrong people.” This time, the Democrats are using a new tool to divide the elite ruling class from the unwashed masses. The governor’s new vaccine mandate for health care workers, educators, college students, firefighters, and state employees is the beginning of vaccine apartheid. Back in the 1960s, the Democ...
I was in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2001 attending a medical conference. On that morning while walking to my first session of the day, I noticed a large group of people gathered around a large screen TV. I joined the group and in horror watched a plane fly into one of the World Trade Center's towers. Everyone was numb. There was complete silence. I turned around and went back to my hotel room to where my husband was. We turned on the TV and began to watch. Soon, there was an emergency...
We remember. As a country, we remember when 2,996 people died and two iconic New York buildings fell from a terrorist attack. Our military headquarters was struck by a high jacked airliner. And, a group of heroes rose to resist Al-Qaeda terrorists to crash Flight 93, the plane they were on rather than allow it to strike the White House. If you are old enough, you can remember when you learned that two airliners full of passengers were flown into the World Trade Center, causing two 110-story...
Family helped David Stueckel celebrate his birthday Saturday. Daughter Karen and son-in-law Larry Light arrived from their home in Portland Thursday and stayed until Sunday. The rest of the group arrived at David’s home for the party on Saturday. Celebrants included Doug, Cheryl and Ashleigh Stueckle, Coeur d’Alene; the Lights from Portland; Ann Marie and Kara Stueckle, Post Falls; Nathan and Jonathan Stueckle, Liberty Lake and Mark and Andrea Davis and children, Coeur d’Alene. David’s four grandchildren and four great grandchildren helped...
CHENEY - Jarms Hardware in Cheney was honored by the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution for their efforts to help Malden after fire destroyed the town. A year ago, immediately after the fire, owner Tom Jarms started collecting funds at the store and delivered comfort supplies donated t the victims of the fire, stated Esther Reed Chapter Regent Mary Gilmore. The organization named Jarms Hardware as a recipient of the annual Community Service Awards for outstanding commitment and...
ROSALIA - Faith Terrell, 91, of Rosalia, was honored in the Deer Park Tri-County Settlers Association 100th Jubilee. In 1947 Terrell served as the first queen at the Deer Park Old Settlers Picnic and parade. It was sponsored by four granges. The community selected the queen by dropping pennies into Mason jars placed at businesses. Terrell had 5,258 pennies in her jars and became the queen representing the Garden Spot Grange and the community. Terrell took a ride in this year's July parade and...
Trafalgar W. Jones was born on Aug. 29, 2021, to Adam and Irene Jones, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Grandparents are Dr. William and Belinda Jones, of Pullman, and Norman and Lynn Shimabukuro, of Mililani, Hawaii. He joins his brother Trowa (3). Stetson J. Stallcop, was born on Sept. 2, 2021, to Adam and Erica Stallcop, of Pomeroy. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Wynn and Debby Stallcop, and Gary and Patty Bowles, of Pomeroy, and Mark and Hollie Winslow, and Eric Harrison, of Condon, Ore. He joins his sister...
Colfax Monday, Sept. 13 Beef stroganoff, salad, fruit, multi-grain bread, dessert Thursday, Sept. 16 Salad bar, roll, fruit, dessert Endicott Tuesday, Sept. 14 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, Sept. 14 Chef salad w/ tomato, ham, trukey, cucumber, cheese, and hard boiled egg; multi-grain bread; cottage cheese w/ fruit Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 15 Shredded pork taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, sliced peaches, No-bake cookie Pullman Friday, Sept. 10 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, dessert...
SPOKANE — An increase in rates for natural gas of 10% and a 0.3% decrease in electricity rates start Nov. 1 for Avista customers. Avista requested permission for two annual rate adjustments with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Permission is needed for Avista to incorporate the rate changes. “The increase is primarily driven by wholesale natural gas costs that are higher than the level presently included in rates,” stated spokesperson Celena Mock. “Over the last decade, wholesale natural gas prices have remained ver...
OLYMPIA — Protection from having electricity, water, natural gas, sewer service from being shut off ends on Sept. 30. An emergency measure proclamation by Gov. Jay Inslee was to ease the financial pressure of people who lost their jobs during the COVID shelter-in-place period of the pandemic. “This moratorium has provided hundreds of thousands of Washington families’ much-needed peace of mind during the pandemic, and now utility companies are eager and ready to help their customers make a plan that keeps their services on,” Inslee said. As it e...
PULLMAN — Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins continues working for another year after his announced retirement in June. Mayor Glenn Johnson announced the change on Thursday after meeting with City Administrator Mike and Jenkins. “Jenkins’ decision was made with full consultation with his wife, Malinda, and after participating in interviews with the three finalists who were vying to replace him as chief following a nationwide search,” stated Johnson. None of the three candidates for police chief were chosen to replace Jenkins. “Follow...
ENDICOTT — A disagreement about a shortcut across private property ended with a man being transported to the Whitman Hospital on Aug. 24. Ronald D. Schaal, 78, of Endicott, was taken to the hospital and faces a possible charge of criminal trespassing, according to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office. Schaal and his neighbors reportedly have a long-standing argument about easements on their farms outside of Endicott on Kackman Road. Schaal is accused of driving farm equipment across the neighbor’s property as a shortcut to his land. A deput...
OLYMPIA — COVID has killed 0.087% of Washington residents with 6.73% have contracted the virus and been treated by health care professionals. The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced the latest counts of people contracting COVID and dying from it as of Sept. 1. A total of 512,162 people in Washington have confirmed cases of COVID, according to the state. Out of them, 6,643 died from the virus. Washington State has a population of 7.615 million, according to the US Census Bureau in 2019. Counting people in long-term care, a total o...
COLFAX — The Perkins House Museum offers an exhibit of vintage quilts featuring stories about historical figures and tales of friendship. One quilt saved a local soldier’s life in World War I, stated organizers. The quilts are on display ON Oct. 2 at the Perkins House Museum at 623 Perkins Avenue in Colfax. Admission is free. Donations to pay for repairs to the house’s foundation are being accepted....