Articles from the October 28, 2021 edition
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David Christian Johnson
David Christian Johnson passed away October 17, 2021, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax, Wash. He was 65. David was born on September 27, 1956, in Colfax, Wash., to Charles Dale and Joyce Aileen (Bafus) J... Full story
Karen "Krenny" Hammer
Karen "Krenny" Hammer, 70, longtime Colfax/Steptoe area resident, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October... Full story
Barbara Kile
Barbara entered through heaven's gate on October 22nd after a four-week battle with COVID. She passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side. Unfortunately, she was unable to be... Full story
Robert "Bob" Dale Tuttle
Robert "Bob" Dale Tuttle, long time Steptoe area resident, passed away October 21, 2021, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 82. A private family service was held at the Greenwood Cemetery in... Full story
Maryette Yvonne Camp
Maryette Yvonne Camp (née Miller) died October 23, 2021, at age 85 of natural causes in Yakima, WA. She was most proud of being a rancher's wife. She felt her biggest accomplishment was working... Full story
D. Scott Huffman
D. Scott Huffman passed away on October 7, 2021, at the age of 65. Scott was born on August 16, 1956, at Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, Wash., to Donald and Joyce Huffman. The family lived in... Full story
Marcy Ann Atchison
Marcy Ann Atchison, 49, of Rosalia, Washington, went home to the lord October 12, 2021. She was born in Wenatchee, Washington, on January 10, 1972. Marcy graduated from Omak High School Class of 1990... Full story
Bradley J. Blank
Bradley J. Blank passed away October 9th, 2021, in Montana. He was Born March 20, 1963, in Spokane, Wash., to Robert and Frannie Blank of Rosalia. Brad was a sports fanatic and fierce competitor in... Full story
Homecoming tea held by Athenaeum
COLFAX - Fifteen members gathered at St Patrick Parish Hall for the annual Homecoming Tea on Oct. 1. The tea was hosted by yearbook committee members, Lynne Bruya, Lorraine Fulfs, and Leslie...
Births
Everleigh J. Snyder was born on Oct. 15, 2021, to Izold Snyder, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Rob Snyder, of Spokane, and Lynn Morehouse, of Colfax. She joins her...
Rosalia hosts Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
ROSALIA - A Veterans Day ceremony is offered at Rosalia's Veterans Park on Nov. 11. Rosalia Mayor Lee Root opens the ceremony at 11 a.m. Pastor Mike Hill is giving an invocation before the guest...
It's 'Raining Cats and Dogs' at The Center
COLFAX - A new art exhibit is offered at the Libey Gallery at The Center in Colfax. Nancy Rothwell's new exhibit is "Raining Cats and Dogs" and is being displayed through Jan. 30. "The whimsical...
Library offers presentation and dinner
COLFAX - Author Matthew Sullivan offers a series of presentations, including one with dinner, at the Whitman County Library in Colfax. Sullivan is providing a virtual presentation on his debut novel,...
Trunk-or-treat in Pullman
PULLMAN - A trunk-or-treat is taking place in the parking lot of the Gladish Community and Cultural Center on Oct. 30. The Pullman Moose Lodge is sponsoring the event, which runs from 4 p.m. to 8...
Land transactions
Gerald Early, of Easton, Mo., sold 305 SE Derby Street in Oullman to Devan and Amir Owens, of Pullman, parcel 1-1150-00-003-03-0002, selling price $488,000, warranty deed, Oct. 20 Wilmington Sasvings Fund Society, of Tulsa, Okla., sold 602 W....
District court
Wesley Oswald is guilty of furnishing liquor to minors and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 345 suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, fees of $43, 24 months of supervised probation, 16 months unsupervised probation, and compete Alcohol...
Jail bookings
Maxwell R. Lang, 19, booked Oct. 21 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear regarding charges of obstruction of justice. No Bail. Kirsten N. Green, 24, booked Oct. 22 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant regarding...
Colfax police
Monday, Oct. 18 8:54 a.m. – Main Street – There was a report of an erratically driven vehicle. 3:40 p.m. – Main Street – A semi-truck was blocking the street. 4:25 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted with an Adult Protective Services re...
Sheriff's office
Monday, Oct. 18 6:59 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A citizen was given a ride. 8:34 a.m. – Tekoa Care Center – A confused person called 9-1-1. 8:57 a.m. – Morley Road, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a suicidal person. 9:17 a.m. – Tekoa Care...
What does WSSDA think about parents?
Since we currently have school board elections on our ballots here in Washington state, let’s turn our attention to the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA). Every school board m...
Fear of needles, authority
New research is showing vaccine hesitancy or opposition may not all be related to politics. Often it is related to fear, anxiety, and mistrust. Many of the unvaccinated frankly fear needles. The...
Silent election
The silence of this general election is deafening. For years I have covered elections of officials to all levels of government from the smallest towns to the U.S. president. All year people talk,...
Why aren't you working?
Why aren’t you working? I have read and heard enough from “experts.” I am hoping to hear from the people who are not returning to their jobs or trying to get one after being laid off. I have worke...