Articles from the October 27, 2022 edition
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Tekoa-Rosalia gets new Homecoming opponent
ROSALIA — Tekoa-Rosalia has been the victim of injuries and illnesses to its players over the course of the season, causing multiple cancellations and rescheduling of games. This forced Tekoa-Rosalia to play four games in 16 days from Sept. 29-Oct. 1...
Nighthawks ground Eagles on Senior Night
OAKESDALE - Homecoming and Senior Night was celebrated for the Nighthawks as four Oakesdale seniors were honored: Gianna Anderson, Marilla Hockett, Emily Dingman and Jessie Reed. "It means a lot,"...
Colfax beats Asotin on Homecoming
COLFAX - Homecoming night ran in (student) royalty, dances and a win for the Colfax Bulldogs against the Asotin Panthers. It was the second win of the season for the Bulldogs, whose first win came...
Area Roundup 10/20 - 10/24
MULTIPLE WHITMAN COUNTY TEAMS ON COACHES’ POLL The Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association rankings have released, and multiple Whitman County teams are represented in the poll. For 1B classification, defending 1B state champions Oakesdale t...
Colfax wins Battle of the Bulldogs
COLFAX – Kettle Falls and Colfax competed against each other in the "Battle of the Bulldogs" on Oct. 20. The Bulldogs (Colfax) took the win over the Bulldogs (Kettle Falls) 3-0, with set scores of 25-...
Gayle D. Buri
Gayle D. Buri, 85, passed away October 21, 2022, at The Courtyard in Colfax. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 PM at the Onecho Bible Church followed by a reception....
William "Bill" George Harder, Sr.
William "Bill" George Harder passed away peacefully at home in Kahlotus, Wash. on Oct. 11, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Spokane, Wash. to George & Constanze (Bischoff) Harder. Bill grew up on the family ranch in Kahlotus, site...
Senior Menus
Colton Wednesday, Nov. 2 Pork Chops Applesauce Potato Coins Caesar Salad Birthday Dessert Colfax Thursday, Oct. 27 Homemade Pizza Green Salad Sliced Peaches Ice Cream Sundae Monday, Oct. 31 Spooky Surprise Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Veggies...
Rosalia Garden Club News
ROSALIA – Rosalia Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. at the Rosalia Community Church. Carley Dube is the hostess for refreshments. The program “Fall Designs” starts at 10:00 a.m....
Bryan Bielanski concert slated for Sunday at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown
UNIONTOWN – The Dahmen Barn presents musician Bryan Bielanski Sunday, Oct. 30. Bielanski is an acoustic rock singer-songwriter, who is touring to promote his album “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time II....
Good Ol' Days
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday October 29, 1897 HARVEST OF PLENTY The Sun of Prosperity Has Kissed the Hills of Palouse Its Genial Rays warm Every Home In a Land of Peace, Plenty and...
Births
Whitman County Hospital Brandon Edgar Helvik, a boy, was born Oct. 8 2022 to parents Angelica Bennett and Brandon Helvik of Colfax. He weighed 7 pounds. Paternal Grandparents are Wendy Folsom and Joe Morris of Colfax, and Barry Folsom and Lori...
Recovery hinges on returning to work
To “Build Back America” key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean back on low unemployment numbers claiming success when employers cannot find workers. Inf...
New payroll tax in July 2023
A window to apply for an exemption from a payroll tax that begins in July 2023 is still open, but it will only be open for about two more months. It closes Dec. 31. If you’re one of the people who h...
Rosalia Veterans Day Program
ROSALIA – Rosalia Veterans Park will host their annual Veterans Day Program Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The speaker this year is a Rosalia Alumni from the class of 1976. MSgt. Dick M...
Whitman County Commissioner Candidates
County Commissioner candidates are Michael Largent, 64, of rural Colfax, and John-Mark Mahnkey, 53, of Pullman. Largent's elected experience includes Whitman County Commissioner, Precinct Committee...
Halloween on the Palouse
COLFAX – Halloween is approaching for towns across the Palouse. Monday Oct. 31 has many different events planned. In Colfax Trick or Treat Main Street will be happening Friday, Oct. 28 from 3-5:30 p.m. Several businesses will be handing out candy o...
Colfax Police Log
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17. Oct. 14 8:11 a.m. – Officer responded to a report of suspicious person/circumstances on Main Street. 10:10 a.m. – Officer responded to a report of a sto...
Sheriff's Log
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 17 to Oct. 22. October 17 12:13 a.m.- West Bridge Street, Tekoa. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a civil issue. 7:29 a.m.- Cemetery Road, Albio...
Colfax defeats Lind-Ritzville/Sprague
COLFAX – Lind-Ritzville/Sprague was not able to unseat Colfax at the top of the Washington 2B Bi-County League and lost 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-14) to the Bulldogs in Colfax. "I think it's a good way t...
Local author's book taught at WSU
THORNTON– Walls of Secrecy, Stories of Prison Life 1971-1981 a book by local author Kelley D. Messinger, 75, of Thornton is being taught in a corrections class at Washington State University. M...