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Jason James Roberg, age 49, of Spokane, Wash., went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Jason was born on February 3, 1972, in Spokane, Wash., to Nona Utke (Whitney) and Richard Roberg. When he was 10 his mom married Richard Utke in Colfax, Washington. Jason graduated from Colfax High School in 1990. He attended Washington State University before meeting the love of his life Crystal Buche while working together at Arby's in Pullman. Jason and Crystal were married less than a year... Full story
Bruce Richard Moehrle (Dad and Papa), 66, of Uniontown, Wash., passed on October 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 15, 1955, to Richard and Helen Murphy Moehrle. He lived his entire life on the family farm in Uniontown. He married Carol Moser Moehrle in 1978 and they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in July. Bruce loved the farm, farm life, land and soil. His early years were spent farming and running cattle with his dad, (both in Uniontown and Troy Idaho). His... Full story
Wallace "Wally" James Bodker, age 98, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away October 1, 2021, at home with his family. He was a warm, caring man with a great sense of humor, an unwavering love of the Palouse and was always appreciative of life. Wally was born January 19, 1923, in Dayton, Washington, the son of Peter and Anna Marie Bodker, he was the oldest of two sons. He briefly served as an aviation cadet in the U.S. Navy during WWII, returning home in 1943 to farm in Palouse. Later he... Full story
Terry Lee Blankenship, 73, of Albion, Wash., passed away at his home on September 24th, 2021. Terry was born in Chewelah, Washington, on July 20th, 1948, to Ivel and William Colonel Blankenship. He was raised in Pullman by Robert and Ivel Ohnemus. Where he graduated from Pullman High in 1968. He then went to work for WSU in food services. Terry was drafted in 1969 by the U.S. Army to fight in Vietnam. After returning from war in 1971 he met Betty and they were married in Pullman on June 8th,... Full story
Linda Sue Burke, of Tekoa, died on September 16, 2021. Born in Colfax on April 19, 1950, to Pete and Marge Smith, Linda grew up among the wheatfields near Ewan with her brother, Ken. Going by the moniker "Lil Pete," she enjoyed ice-skating on the family pond and generally raising hell on her Honda trail bike. The Smith family and their home-built fishing barge were frequent adventurers on Rock Lake. Linda graduated from St John High School in 1968. Linda married Harold Burke in 1971. She had... Full story
Harry Lloyd Shillam, 84, of Colville, Washington, passed away September 10, 2021. Harry was born in Pasco, WA, on February 8, 1937, to Harry and Marian Shillam. He was a lifelong resident of Washington. He grew up in Oakesdale, WA, and married Bonnie Henderson in 1954. They had three children together, but were divorced around 1961. He later married Joyce McNearney in 1962, and had one more child. They lived in Metaline, Ione, and Marcus before moving to Woodinville. Harry and Joyce came back... Full story
Amos Dean Burlingame, 87, of Colfax, Wash., passed away October 9, 2021, at his Colfax home. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Colfax Cemetery. He was born March 8, 1934, in Colfax to Calvin and Margaret (Baker) Burlingame. Dean grew up in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School. He went to work at Feldman's Tire Company and also began his career at the age of 18 with the Colfax Fire Department. Dean entered the U.S. Army and served his country... Full story
Alex went to heaven on September 28, 2021, at his family home in Corvallis, Oregon. He died of complication from his heart disease. Alex was born August 10, 1942, in Spokane, Wash., the son of Bud and Helen Gustin of Pine City, Washington. He was raised on the family farm and attended grade school at Pine City. He graduated from St John High School in 1960. Alex received a college degree in education from EWU and continued as a school teacher for 30 years in Gresham, Oregon. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all his boat. For 27... Full story
David Stueckle spent from September 20th to October 3rd in Boston with his grandson Jonathan and family. They went sight seeing in the Boston area. - Burial services for Dusty native Arnie Stueckle, brother of David Stueckle, are planned for October 23rd at 10:00 at the Dusty Cemetery. A memorial service will follow that day at 3:00 in the church he attended in Spokane. An official notice with the name of the church will be published in the Gazette some time closer to the actual date. -...
COLFAX - The Festival of Tree returns to The Center at the Whitman County Library in Colfax. Creative people, businesses, and community groups are invited to bring a decorated Christmas tree to The Center for display, according to Nichole Kopp. "Participants design the tree around the style or theme of their choice and provide tree, lights, and decorations for their design," she stated. Trees are being set up and decorated on Nov. 20 and the week before Thanksgiving. Space is limited and...
COLFAX — Colfax High School staff voted for students to be named Top Dog for September. The Top Dog program honors Colfax High School students excelling in each department for effort, attitude, hard work, and helping others. Teachers in each department nominate students and vote to determine the winners. For the character award, any staff member may nominate a student, and the whole staff votes. The Colfax Top Dogs are: Art – Asa Olsen CTE – Marchele McNeilly Language – Walter McGraw Math – JP Wigen PE – Anna Cocking Science – James Heiner...
BELLINGHAM — The Free Press Publishing news and advertising teams brought home multiple awards from the Washington Newspaper Association annual meeting on Oct. 8. Former Whitman County Gazette reporter Garth Meyer, who recently moved from Colfax to California, racked up several individual awards. Meyer won first-place for Division II Government reporting on the Thin Blue Line flag controversy in Palouse, and first-place for Color Feature photography with his “Giraffe Migration” photo in Colfax. In addition, Meyer brought home three third-place...
Carnelo D. Smith was born on Oct. 3, 2021, to Jesenia and Lane Smith, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Darle Smith, of Milton-Freewater, Ore., and Maria and Rudolpho Lava, of Milton-Freewater, Ore. He joins his sister Anastajia (6). Walker W. Smith was born on Oct. 4, 2021, to Brandi and Cory Smith, of Clarkston. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Grandparents are Jim and Crystal Smith, of Clarkston and Janet Day, of Palmer, Alaska. He joins his brother Jensen (23...
Loree Pugh, of Pullman, sold 707 S Crestview in Colfax to Jerry Pugh, of Colfax, parcels 1-0085-00-02-04-0000, 1-0085-00-02-05-0001, 1-0085-00-02-19-0001, no sales price or assessed value listed, quit claim deed, Oct. 4 Matthew and Charlene Fluster, of Pullman, sold 440 NW Larry Street in Pullman to Charles Caessens, of Pullman, parcel 1-0955-00-22-03-0000, selling price $329,000, statuary warranty deed, Oct. 4 Six K’s, LLC, of Spokane Valley, sold 138 N Crosby Street in Tekoa to Tekoa Market, LLC, of Tekoa, selling price $300,000, statutory w...
Heather L. Bryan is guilty of DUI and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 363 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $1,750 suspended, fees of $643, 36 months of supervised probation, 18 months unsupervised probation, attend DUI victim panel, and driving licenses suspended for 2 years. Yulia Goitter is guilty of DUI and was sentenced 364 days in jail with 363 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $2,000 suspended, fees of $710, 24 months of supervised probation, 12 months unsupervised probation, attend DUI victim panel, and driving licenses...
Keenen L. Keller, 27, booked Oct. 4 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant regarding a charge of residential burglary. Bail $50,000. Kelly C. Brown, 39, booked Oct. 5 for driving while license suspended in the second degree and operating a motor vehicle while registration is suspended. Bail $10,000. Roderick D. Shanks, 31, booked Oct. 5 for a Washington D.C. warrant regarding criminal malicious mischief. No bail. Karey B. Romaneschi, 60, booked Oct. 5 for possession of methamphetamine. No bail. Lisa B. Bond, 44, booked Oct. 5 for...
Monday, Oct. 4 5:54 a.m. – Tyler Street – Chief Blood found a vehicle parked at the corner of an intersection, blocking traffic. 11:39 a.m. – Hillcrest Drive – Chief Blood responded to a report of suspicious circumstances. 3:54 p.m. – Sixth Street – An officer responded to a report of charcoal being taken from a fire pit. 4:14 p.m. – Undisclosed – A rock was thrown through a window at an undisclosed location. 4:23 p.m. – Fairview Street – A ride was provided to a citizen. Tuesday, Oct. 5 1:14 a.m. – Fairview Street – Chief Blood responded t...
Monday, Oct. 4 4:55 a.m. – Old Wawawai Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a report of a juvenile problem. 8:09 a.m. – Almota Road, Colfax – There was a two-vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. 9:38 a.m. – Klaus Road, Colfax – A deputy delivered a death notice. 10:15 a.m. – Enos Road, Colfax – Bronwyn L. Watson, 36, was arrested for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence. 11:41 a.m. – Klemgard Road, Pullman – A deputy assisted a citizen. 4:03 p.m. – SR 195, Pullman – A deputy assisted the Washington State Patrol. 5:28 p.m. – Ma...
The Washington Interscholastic Athletics Association (WIAA) unveiled its state tournament allocations for fall sports. The allocations determine how many teams each district gets to send to the state playoffs in the sports football, soccer, and volleyball. No changes were seen in soccer and volleyball. District 7, which includes Davenport and Reardan, was given one berth in girls soccer and three in volleyball for the 2B state playoffs. A fair allocation, as the number of 2B girls soccer teams...
Life is made up of meetings and partings. Such has been the way of things in Palouse this last year, and as such it has been a year of transitions. The truth of the matter is that things sometimes change and change is difficult for all of us. Most recently, our city administrator and mayor both resigned from their positions, due to family and professional obligations. The timing, in that they happened simultaneously, is unfortunate, but these things sometimes happen. I'm writing today, as mayor...
Medical freedom is more than women deciding if they are going to abort a pregnancy. It is a person's decision if they want to waive resuscitation. It's ending untreatable painful suffering. It's choosing to take a riskier healing path than what's recommended. It's deciding what drugs to take. It's deciding on vaccinations. The trio of COVID vaccinations was not welcomed by everyone. Some people decline to receive them. It used to be we had a right in Washington to decline medical aid. I guess...
COLFAX – The Fall Lego Challenge begins Oct. 18. There are 25 building challenges available at the 14 branches of the Whitman County Library from Oct. 18 to Oct. 22. "Hey kids of all ages, do you love creating and building new things? Then dump out your Legos or building blocks of choice and get started," said Nichole Kopp, of the Whitman County Library. "Don't forget to snap a picture." Submit your favorite photo to www.whitcolib.org/fall-lego-entry between Oct. 25-Nov. 30 for a chance to be f...
OLYMPIA - Unemployment claims continue to drop as they are down 10.8% from last week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 86,615, which is down 10.8% from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are 69% below compared to the same period last year during the pandemic, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). There were decreases in layoffs in accommodation and food services and retail trade jobs. Federal benefit...