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GENESEE - It's very rare to see a game with everything. Kickoffs returned for touchdowns (from both teams), rushing touchdowns, passing touchdowns, interceptions, fumbles, trick plays, et cetera. Despite being on the right end of a lot of things on that checklist, the Colton/Genesee Bulldogs couldn't stop the offense of the 7-1 Kamiah Kubs, losing 66-22 in an Idaho Whitepine League matchup. Kamiah (7-1, 6-0), who currently occupies first place in the Idaho Whitepine League standings, struck firs...
ODESSA- The Oakesdale Nighthawks came to win in a non-league match against the Odessa Tigers on Saturday, Oct.15. Despite valiant efforts from the Lady Tigers, Oakesdale won all three sets 25-9, 25-9 and 25-10. The Nighthawks are ranked number one on WIAA for Southeast 1B East, with Liberty Christian second and Sunnyside third. The Odessa Tigers are ranked third on WIAA for 1BNE, with Northport first and Mary Walker second. Odessa Junior Hayden Schuh had seven kills and three digs, while Junior Melloney Deife had six assists and five digs....
COLTON – St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse volleyball responded from being down 10-7 to win the first set enroute to a 3-1 win over Colton on Oct. 13. After the Wildcats went on the 10-7 run in the first set against the Eagles, St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse stormed back with an 18-5 run to take the first set and get the momentum heading into the second. Runs of points continued for the Eagles in the second set – holding a narrow lead at 9-7 before going on a 16-6 run to take the second set 25-13. Col...
COLFAX — Bulldogs’ volleyball came out of a week-long break on a win streak – losing a single game aside from tournament competition, and that continued over the past week. Colfax defeated St. George’s 3-0 with set scores of 25-16, 25-12 and 25-17 on Oct. 11. Stat leaders for that game were Brenna Gilchrist with 14 digs, Brynn McGaughy with 10 kills and 4 blocks, Gracie Bofto – who went 18 for 18 serving with 4 aces and Lauryn York, who tallied 10 assists. Wins continued to come for the Lady Bulldogs, who defeated Upper Columbia Academy 3...
Here are the scores from around Whitman County over the past week. VOLLEYBALL Oct. 13 Oakesdale 3, Pomeroy 0 Sets: 25-10, 25-8, 25-10 Stat Leaders Oakesdale: Payton Davis – 6 aces, 17 assists; Gianna Anderson – 13 kills, 7 digs, 2 blocks; Marilla Hockett & Jessie Reed – 2 blocks. Garfield-Palouse 3, Tekoa-Rosalia 0 Sets: 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 Stat Leaders Garfield-Palouse: Kara Blomgren – 11 kills; Megan Olson – 14 assists; Payton Pfaff – 4 aces; Elena Flansburg – 1 block; Clare Bowechop – 7...
DAVENPORT - Before this season, now-former head coach Justin Young promised that the Gorillas would be leaning on quarterback Jaeger Jacobsen's passing ability more heavily this season. While the passing game was more prominent in the season's first five games than it had been in years prior, it was the first game under new leadership that Jacobsen's right arm was the biggest key to Davenport's victory. Davenport built a big lead and held on to beat the Colfax Bulldogs 49-24 in the first game...
Brenda Lee Sharp Becker entered into rest with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Brenda was born June 7, 1961, in Clarkston to Robert D.E. Sharp and Betty June Blankenship Sharp. Brenda was raised in Weippe. She married Dave Becker in Uniontown on Dec. 5, 1980. She was a loving mother and wife and was very happy to be a grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren Holly, Haylie, Addisen, Emerson, Waylon, Branson and Aspen. She was so proud of those kids that were raised by Wade and Sheena Becker. We will be having a celebration of life for... Full story
Ginger left this world peacefully on the night of the Hunter's full moon October 9, 2022 with her family by her side. Ginger was born to Muriel and L.D. Childs in New York City on July 18, 1923. She spent her early life in New York City. Ginger attended Barnard College and graduated from Columbia School of Architecture with a Masters in Architecture in 1946. In 1947 Ginger married fellow student, Don Reiman, who had just returned from four years' service as an officer in the U.S. Signal Corps. in the South Pacific. Ginger worked designing... Full story
On Sunday October 9th, 2022, Donald H. Shindler passed away peacefully in his sleep in Loma Linda, Calif., at age 95. Don, the youngest of seven, was born in Rosalia, Wash., on October 31, 1926, to C.J. and Nellie Shindler. Don worked on the family farm before enlisting in the marines where he served in World War II. At the end of the war he returned to Rosalia and he married Barbera Trunkey. They had three children together. Don moved to Las Vegas where he worked at the Mercury Test Site.... Full story
Mr. Charles Alan Miller, age 85, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born November 7, 1936, in San Francisco, California to the late James J. and Violet Miller. Shortly after high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Upon returning home, he became a cattle rancher and wheat farmer along with his brother Jim Miller. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his wonderful grandparents Charles and Monte Miller. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Dianne Miller, his children Tammy (Ron) Miller, Pamela Paz Miller, Jillian Townsend, Randy... Full story
A memorial service for Sandra Kay Hansen, age 76, will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Farmington Park in Farmington, WA. Mrs. Hansen passed away on October 8th at her home in Farmington. She was born July 25, 1946 at Walla Walla, Washington to James and Ruth (Gradwohl) Gordon. She attended grade school in Walla Walla and high school in Oakesdale where she graduated in 1964. The family had moved to Farmington in 1957. Sandra married William A. Hansen on March 5, 1971... Full story
Leona Conrad, a lifelong Onecho area resident, passed away at her home on Friday, October 14, 2022, at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was 94. A graveside service will be Thursday, October 20th, at 10 AM at the Onecho Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at the Onecho Bible Church at 11 AM. Viewing will be at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax on Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Leona was born December 19, 1927, in Colfax to Albert and Evalina Schrag Schluneger and was raised on the Onecho... Full story
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday October 22, 1897 Wheat Shipments Small The railroad officials report that much less grain than usual is moving from Palouse country points for this senson of the year. October is usually the busy month with the railroads in this section of the state, but the business now is not much greater than during the ordinary months. This comes from the fact that the farmers, for the most part, are holding their wheat for higher prices, the boom that occurred in wheat early in the season having given them conf...
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 20 Tortellini Soup, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Vegetable Platter, Fruit No Bake Cookie Monday, Oct. 24 Chuck Roast, Red Roasted Potatoes, 3 Bean Salad, Pears, Cranberry Muffins Endicott Wednesday, Oct. 26, Baked Potato Bar, w/ Chili, Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon Bits, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Dessert Colton Wednesday, Oct. 26 Spooky Surprise, Tomato Soup , Grilled Cheese Sandwich , Veggies , Halloween Fruit - Apples, Peanut Butter & Marshmallows Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 26 Spooky Suprise Pullman Friday, Oct. 21 Tortellini Soup, Ham...
Pullman Regional Hospital Gilbert Elias Jenning, a male, was born Oct. 15, 2022 to parents Jordan and Lisa Jennings of LaCrosse. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Gilbert joins brothers Louis, 5 and Ephraim, 2 at home. Hadley Tom Peters, a girl, was born Oct. 16 to parents Jordan and Haley Peters of Clarkston. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces....
Trinity Lutheran and Community Bible Church are again hosting Soup and Bread supper for the Endicott community. The dinners will be held in the Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Their 1st one was held on Wed. Oct. 12. Sat, Oct. 14 was the opening of the deer hunting season and hunters, families and friends attended the Annual hunters breakfast at the Endicott Food Center from 5-11 a.m. The menu was plain and pumpkin pancakes, scrambled eggs, little pig sausages, biscuits and sausage gravy maple...
GARFIELD– Garfield American Legion member, Robert Miller joined the Navy in 1953.Going on to serve until 1957. Just a farm boy that grew up milking cows, he sees joining the service as a time in his life he was able to learn more about the world. "In August I went to boot camp in San Diego California, serving as a tanker USS Elokomin 1st division in the front," Miller said, explaining that his complement had a little over 300 men. Miller set foot in several countries bordering the East Coast a...
All three rosalia Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop #2468 presented projects Sept. 25, 2022. Megan welded/built moveable benches at the Thornton Cemetery, Isabelle built a "Little Closet" (combo little food pantry and little library) at Rosalia's Spartan Park, and Kayla preserved the plum tree (it actually produced fruit this year) at Rosalia City Park. From left to right: Megan, Isabelle, Kayla....
I recently had the opportunity to review all 50 state constitutions and confirmed an important fact for the current capital gains income tax litigation. Although most state constitutions mention how real, personal, tangible or intangible property should be taxed, the vast majority don’t define those terms. Of those that define property, Washington’s constitution has the broadest definition. This is why our state Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled that in order to impose a graduated income tax...
As your County Auditor and Director of Elections, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some “voter items” as we approach the General Election, which is on November 8. • Please vote early, preferably within a day or two of receiving your ballot. The sooner you return your ballot, the sooner my staff can begin processing. • If you choose to return your completed ballot by mail, please remember that your envelope must be postmarked by election day in order for it to be counted for this upcoming election. If you are concerned about it...
We have a predator problem. And hunters are noting that it gets worse with each passing year. In the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s District No. 1 – the northeast corner of the state comprising GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117 and 121— cougars and wolves kill almost 20,000 deer a year. Hunters last year killed an additional 3,600, bringing the annual reduction in deer numbers to over 23,000. That does not include additional loss by bear, coyote, bobcat, automobile or other mortalities. Fish and Wildlife officials estimate the year...
PALOUSE– Haunted Palouse is happening this year starting Friday, Oct. 21. The events will run this Friday, Saturday, Friday Oct. 28 and Saturday Oct. 29. The event is a community fundraiser with four nights of Halloween festivities, including two indoor haunted houses and an outdoor venue. There will be one exterior zombie hunt, and a tarot reading at the library, as well as vendors and shirt sales along the local store front of Palouse. “Haunted Palouse has been happening for 19 years now. Wit...
COLFAX—Wreaths Across America (WAA) launched a new TEACH program earlier this year. The program, which was put together by retired educator and Gold Star Mother Cindy Tatum, shares an established curriculum designed to teach the next generation about the value of their freedom. In the past few months, this program has become wildly popular with professional educators and homeschoolers. Last month alone, it received over 2,000 individual downloads. The program consists of stories of courage a...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13. Oct. 11 8:25 a.m.- Mill Street. Officer requested a case number for a civil call. 10:01 a.m.- Perkins Avenue. Officer responded to a report of a dog running loose. 4:47 p.m.- Mill Street. Officer requested a case number a sex offense. 5:51 p.m.- Main Street and Cooper Street. Officer requested a case number for DWLS. Oct. 12 12:37 a.m.- Main Street. Officer requested a case number for a traffic violation. 9:17 a.m.- Lake Street. Officer responded t...