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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Robert Lawrence (Larry) Ellis, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 72, while residing at Manor Care in Spokane, Wash. Larry was born to John L. and Lorna A. Ellis on December 16th, 1948, in... Full story

Justin Lee Shahan, Colfax realtor, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for approximately two weeks. He was 46. The family will have a private... Full story

Gary Moore passed away September 13, 2021, from a five-year battle with cancer. He was 78 years old. Gary, the son of the Bud and June Moore, was born in Lewiston, Idaho, on August 5, 1943, and raised in Colfax. After graduating from Colfax High... Full story

Roma Gail Morrison, long time St. John area resident, passed away September 16, 2021, at the Spokane Hospice House. She was 105. A graveside service will be held Saturday, September 25, at 11 a.m. in the St. John Cemetery. Roma was born on a farm in... Full story

With saddened hearts, the John E. Love family says goodbye to their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Edward Love – a man who exemplified kindness, faithfulness, compassion, integrity and righteousness. On September 1... Full story

PORTLAND – The U.S. Forest Service is waiving day-use fees in Washington and Oregon on Sept. 25 for National Public Lands Day. Fees are also being waved on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. “The forest service offers several fee‐free days annually to...

OLYMPIA — Salmon fishing on the Columbia River below the Bonneville Dam is closed. The state closed fishing to protect Chinook salmon making their way back up the river to tributaries, stated Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)...

Jonathan Recknagle, of Albion, sold 301 D Street in Albion to Brook Cathey, of Albion, parcel 1-0010-00-13-08-0000, selling price $107,670, quit claim deed, Aug. 27 Julie Grote, of Pullman, sold 1030 Clifford Street in Pullman to Bradley Grote, of...

Bryce Z. McFarland, 27, booked Sept. 14 for manufacturing or delivering methamphetamine, Bail $10,000. Tracy L. Porter, 66, booked Sept. 15 on a state Department of Corrections hold. No bail. Cody J. Varner, 25, booked Sept. 16 for theft of a...

Monday, Sept. 13 3:04 p.m. – Main Street – An officer assisted a citizen. 11:22 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a domestic dispute. Tuesday, Sept. 14 (No reports available) Wednesday, Sept. 15 4:21 p.m. – Mill Street – The...

Monday, Sept. 13 1:45 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A man was chasing after an ambulance and yelling. 7:13 a.m. – Ryan Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a one-vehicle crash. One person was taken to the hospital. 8:03 a.m. – Thorn Creek...

Family visitors at the homes of Bryan and Fran Jones, Dusty, were Meggie Perron of Vermont, who has recently moved here to Washington. Gena Jones and her husband Mario of Chatillon, Italy, are spending a week with the Joneses after visiting with her...

Rebel J. Flemmer was born on Sept. 7, 2021, to Jason and Taylor Flemmer, of Lewiston. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Paul and Rhonda Flemmer, of Thomson Falls, and Jim and Kelly Johnson, of Lewiston. He joins brother Raylan (3) and...

Colfax Monday, Sept. 27 Taco casserole, green salad, fresh fruit and dessert Thursday, Sept. 30 Cook’s choice Endicott Tuesday, Sept. 28 Ham, harvest potatoes, roll, salad bar, dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Sept. 28 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 29...