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Donald Kelly Price, Steptoe resident, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 85. No services are planned at this time for Don. He was born April 8, 1936, in Appalachia, Virginia, to John R. and Marie Anderson Price. His mom died when he was only two years old and Don was subsequently raised by his grandmother. They lived in Florida and California at different times and it was in San Leandro, California, where he graduated from high school. He attended college in the Bay Area before enlisting in the United... Full story
Our beautiful mother, Rita Mae Zellerhoff Moneymaker, 80, of Uniontown, Wash., passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Tendercare Home in Clarkston, Washington. She had recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her family. Rita was born to Henry and Agnes (Broemeling) Zellerhoff in July 1941. She joined sisters Mary, Jeanne, Rose, Pat, Bonnie, Annette (Nettie), and brother Joe on the farm near Colton. Brother Jim was born two years later. Rita was raised by her father and sisters after her... Full story
Kelvin Wayne Riebold, 61 years young, passed away October 4, 2021, at his home in Garfield, Wash. His gift of B.S. and quick wit will be missed. Kelvin was born May 31, 1960, to Jacob and Jeannette Riebold in Lewiston, Idaho. He was the eighth of 10 children. Jokingly, the eighth reason to buy a television. He attended school in Clarkston and Garfield, graduating from Garfield. He was so proud of setting an unbroken record in high school running the 70-yard dash in the Whitman County track meet.... Full story
Edythe Darlene McPherson, 70, passed away October 8, 2021, in Colfax. She was born May 24th, 1951, in Schurz, Nevada, to Raymond and Doris Joe. She is survived by her husband Charles "Mike" McPherson and two of her three children: JeriLynn Davis Perrin of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Angela McPherson of Spokane, Wash. She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter Julie Ann Manner of Colfax, Wash. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Jordyn Manner, Austin Perrin, Tristan Stephenson, Savy... Full story
Jason Richard Flodin, Colfax area resident, died October 13, 2021, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane from complications of COVID pneumonia. He was 47. Jason was born January 18, 1974, in Moscow, Idaho, to Dennis and Peggy Blankenship Flodin. The family lived briefly in Onaway, Idaho, when he was little before moving to Colton, Washington, where he grew up and attended school. Jason's father died when he was very young and his growing-up years were spent with his younger brother Andrew,... Full story
Arliss Lee Jensema entered through Heaven's gates on October 10, 2021, after a three-week battle with COVID. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Arliss was born June 8, 1959 in Puyallup, Wash., to Clarence and Evelyn (Wendorf) Jensema. He was the youngest of six siblings. He was full of life and adventure, always on the go. He enjoyed playing trucks in the gravel and battles with G.I. Joe ready to conquer all enemies. On a summer day he would be out in the woods behind our... Full story
Betty Rudy, age 95, passed away October 6th, 2021. Kramer Funeral Homes is caring for the family.... Full story
Belana Hannula is guilty of being a minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, fees of $759, 24 months of supervised probation, 12 months of unsupervised probation, obtain an alcohol assessment, and attend a DUI victim panel. Brian Arnold is guilty of negligent driving in the first degree and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $250 suspended, fees of $749, 18 months supervised probation, 9 months of...
Unmarried Dale and Susan Clark, of Colfax, transferred 317 East Upper A Street in Colfax to married Dale and Susan Clark, of Colfax, parcel 1-0045-00-02-00-0000, assessed value $135,056, quit claim deed, Oct. 5 Jerene Shenefelt, of Oglethorp, Ga., sold a 1980 Marlette 70 x 14 mobile home to Nicole L. Zorb, of Colfax, parcel 3-5285-00-01-02-0000. Selling price $4,000, Oct. 6 Michzel and Mary Pick, of St. John, sold property in St. John to Hemmingson Farms LLC, of Spokane, parcel 2-0000-42-16-15-1290, selling price $30,000, warranty deed, Oct....
Terrell Q. Domebo, 22, booked Oct. 11 for DUI, reckless driving, and driving while license suspended. No bail. Garrett M. Smith, 21, booked Oct. 14 for supplying liquor to minors. No bail. Date Dakitse Benissan, 22, booked Oct. 17 for malicious mischief in the second degree. Bail $5,000. Jesse O. Johnson, 42, booked Oct. 17 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence. No bail. Rico Iaukea, 32, booked Oct. 18 for a Spokane County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear regarding charges of assault of a child in the second d...
No reports were available for Oct. 8 to Oct. 17. The last public report was for Oct. 7....
Monday, Oct. 11 3:19 a.m. – Squires Road, Rosalia – There was a report of fraud. 9:36 a.m. – SR 195, Colfax – A deputy assisted fire and EMTs with a one-vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. 1:04 p.m. – SR 272, Palouse – Tiffany K. Brown, 35, of Lewiston, Idaho, was arrested on a warrant. 1:49 p.m. – Seamon Road, Tekoa – A deputy assisted a citizen. 1:57 p.m. – Margin Road, Endicott – A deputy responded to a report of a man getting something suspicious in the mail. 2:35 p.m. – Broadway Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to a report o...
The National School Board Association, the Department of Justice, and the mainstream news media all confused free speech for violence and violence for free speech. In a carefully coordinated attempt, these entities orchestrated a media campaign designed to intimidate parents who dissent from the regime. First, in Senate testimony regarding mask mandates and other COVID-19 protocols, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said parents should not be the “primary stakeholder” in their children’s educat...
Sen. George McGovern, of South Dakota, was never a darling of conservatives; however, in his later years, he shocked fellow Democrats by his outspoken backing for streamlining government regulations and eliminating frivolous lawsuits – positions championed mostly by Republicans. McGovern, a decorated World War II B-24 pilot, who flew 35 combat missions over North Africa and Europe, was an unabashed self-professed liberal. He won the Democrat presidential nomination in 1972 but lost the e...
Recently, one of my former patients stopped by for a visit. He and his wife loved visiting the Palouse. This was their first visit to the area and despite being experienced international travelers, they were enchanted by the autumn beauty of the Palouse. We wanted to go out for lunch, however, we could not find any outdoor dining in the cooler weather, so we went to one of my favorite restaurants, and placed an order to go. We took our order to the car and safely ate our food in the parking lot...
MALDEN – Malden is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat for kids on Oct. 30. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., safe fun is offered for kids and families at the city park. Trunk-or-Treat is people offering candy or trinkets to children from the trunk of their car rather than a house. Organizers are conducting a trunk decorating contest. Participants are asked to arrive and set up by 1 p.m....
ROSALIA - The Budding Rose Art Gallery and Clayworks in Rosalia marks the passing of Colin Powell. The former four-star general and Secretary of State passed away on Oct. 18 from complications of COVID. Powell was in the early stage of Parkinson's disease and his multiple myeloma, blood cancer, was in remission, according to Reuters. The Budding Rose Art Gallery joined Powell's America's Promise Campaign in 1999 as Discovery Project 270, according to gallery owner Diane Nebel. America's Promise...
COLFAX - Halloween activities are underway for various branches of the Whitman County Library. ALBION Pumpkin kits are still available at the Albion Library. Kits include ingredients to make a pumpkin cake. All folks need to do is provide the pumpkin. Due to a limit of supplies, kits are one per family. COLFAX The Colfax Library is participating in the Colfax Chamber's Trick-or-Treat on Main Street on Oct. 29 from 3-6 p.m. "Come dressed in your costume (or not) for a treat," stated Flores....
COLFAX - Moscow artist Julene Ewert's collection of acrylic and mixed media pieces are displayed through Nov. 29 in the Libey Gallery at The Center in Colfax "Ewert grew up in Troy, Idaho, surrounded by a family of artists who she says were 'bursting with creative energy,'" stated Nichole Kopp, of the library. "Her works show the strong influence of her grandmother who loved to sew, quilt, and embroider. She also finds inspiration from nature, travel, and using common materials in surprising...
SEATTLE - Money from two state grant programs is available for owners of historic barns and stewards of historic cemeteries. The Heritage Barn Register is a statewide list of historically significant barns. Owners are eligible to apply for matching grants to assist with barn stabilization and rehabilitation projects. The Historic Cemetery Preservation Program is to honor veterans and support the preservation of historic cemeteries through funding. Both initiatives are programs of the Washington...
BLUE MOUNTAINS - The snow is starting to fall in Washington State mountain passes and drivers should prepare for slippery roads. On Oct. 10 the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was training crews to operate a grader in the Blue Mountains as the snow was coming down. Before driving across passes in Washington state, check the WSDOT website at www.wsdot.com/traffic/passes. Some WSDOT tips: • Drive for conditions: slower speeds and slower acceleration • Check to see if you hav...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering more than $146 million for sustainable agricultural research projects. "It's aimed at improving a robust, resilient, climate-smart food and agricultural system," Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program the project focuses on a broad base of research for solutions to address labor challenges and land stewardship for climate change impacts...
COLFAX - The Colfax Chamber of Commerce and the Colfax Downtown Association are preparing to host Winterfest 2021. The traditional lighted parade down Main Street is being, followed by a fireworks show on Dec. 4. "The parade has limited spaces due to time constraints. It is recommended if you or your organization is planning on participating in the parade, to contact the chamber as soon as possible," said Molly Keogh, of the Colfax chamber. "Spots are filling fast." The chamber is recruiting...