Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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8 years ago The Commoner Sept. 28, 1894 Two early morning robberies, and the capture of a trio of desperate looking characters within two hours of the commission of the crime- one of them with a part of the booty on his person, and a bunch of burglars’ keys- is the police record of Wednesday for Colfax. The crimes were committed near the Union Pacific depot. *** It is greatly to be regretted that financial consideration of the school year by one third, and in partial compensation for this unavoidable state of affairs it should be borne in m...
Marillyn L. Kilpatrick, lifelong Oakesdale mom, grandma, farm wife, teacher, mentor and friend, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Bishop Place in Pullman, at the age of 92. Marillyn was born at the family home north of Oakesdale May 2, 1927. She was the youngest of four children born to Guy Raymond "G.R." and Esther Shawgo Lamb. When she was 12 years old the Lamb family moved two miles closer to Oakesdale along Hwy. 27, on what is now the Kilpatrick farm. She attended Oakesdale schools... Full story
Kay Aeschliman, 82, of Colfax, passed away on September 17, 2019, at The Courtyard. Kay was born on June 28, 1937, in Colfax, Washington to Archie (Pete) and Zoe McIntyre. Kay grew up in Colfax & attended Martha Washington grade school and graduated from Colfax High School in 1955. She met Marvin Aeschliman during this time. He served in the Army & when he returned, they dated & were married on June 25, 1955. They recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. In her early years, while her... Full story
NOTICE OF A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The Port of Whitman County requests a conditional use permit for a marina dock replacement and rehabilitation at Boyer Park on the Snake River. The project site is located between the Snake River and Lower Granite Rd., in Section 19, Township 14 N, Range 43 E, W., M. The public is notified of the intent to issue a conditional use permit in front of the Board of Adjustment on October 10, 2019, at 7 PM in the Public Service Building, 1st floor auditorium, N. 310 Main St., Colfax, WA 99111. Interested persons ma... Full story
