Articles from the November 1, 2018 edition
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Trump Blows Whistle on Russian Cheating
Is the INF Treaty so important that the Russians should be allowed to cheat on it without consequence? That's the implication of the criticisms of President Donald Trump for saying that he's pulling out of the Cold War-era arms-control agreement....
Pet Peeves & Okeydokes: Nov. 1, 2018
Pet Peeves People who complain but don’t vote Those R’s and D’s who put party affiliation before U.S.A. Okeydokes Colfax’s WIAA Academic State Championship football team! Impressive honor! A pink-painted town that supports health Rosauers employe...
Contemplative manner
Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent, a lifetime resident of the county, has the experience that is crucial for our county to continue to be a great place to live. Mike is accessible and willing to listen and work through issues important to...
Disappoints
Gordon Forgey, in contrast to your usual pertinent and level-headed editorials, your "Who Needs the Russians?" (Oct. 25, 2018), disappoints. You equate the confusion of voters as to whether or not to add a fifty-cent postage stamp on their ballot...
Two wins
A vote for Rob Rembert will accomplish two good things for the citizens of Whitman County. It will allow John Hart to retain his position as Colfax’s municipal court judge, a role for which he is eminently well-equipped. It will help ensure that t...
The New Male Stereotype
What happened to the image of the American father? I remember when fathers were considered the undisputed head of the family. The stereotypical father was venerated by his children and had the answer to all family problems. Not so anymore. The image...
On The Record: Nov. 1, 2018
Horner Enterprises LLC, Okemos, Mich., to Joseph and Allison Harris, Pullman, multi-residence on Camino Street, Pullman, $122,000, Oct. 2. Easy Inn Homes, LLC, Snohomish, to Deanna Church, Olympia, house on S. Loomis, Ave., St. John, $33,500, Oct. 2....
Olmstead of LaCrosse enters National Novel Writing event
LaCrosse author Lois Olmstead, who writes as L.A. Malby, wrote her recently published novel, "Return to Sugar Time" in 30 days. "Well, let's say I got 50,000 words written to qualify," Olmstead said,...
Vernon Preston will head Pocatello weather service
Vernon Preston has been named meteorologist-in-charge of the National Weather Service in Pocatello, Idaho, according to Grant Cooper, director of the NOAA’s National Weather Service Western Region. Preston, who was raised in Rosalia, has served e...
Pitts rite set for Colfax Nov. 3
Dusty native, Jon Pitts (1945-2018,) died last Wednesday, Oct. 24, at East Adams Rural Healthcare in Ritzville. Jon was the eldest child of the late Bob and Esther Pitts, local Dusty farmers. He grew up on the family farm, graduated from LaCrosse...
Garfield veterans program will be Nov. 9
Garfield-Palouse Veterans Day program will be Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Middle School Gym in Garfield. The Garfield Banner Singers and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale Singers will perform. Soloist will be Danny Laughary. G. Raymond McCown from the local...
Vets Day program slated at Rosalia
Rosalia Elementary School will host a Veterans Day assembly Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. with a special invitation to military veterans. All area residents are invited to attend. Program plans include performances by elementary students and the middle...
Steptoe veterans invited
Steptoe School invites all Veterans and residents to the Steptoe School Veterans Day program Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. Veterans, please attend to be honored by your community. Residents are encouraged to come and show their support for those among us who...
Student mock election now open
Secretary of State Kim Wyman announced last Wednesday that the annual student mock election is open from now until Nov. 6. The Mock Election is a non-partisan educational event that teaches children and teenagers how to become informed voters....
My Favorite Recipes: Meet the "Cinderella" Cast
For the past 50 years, there has been a musical production put on by local students from the Colfax area. This year is no exception, as students prepare to perform the musical, Cinderella. Auditions...
Palouse plans benefit meal for injured Viking sophomore
A taco bar and silent auction fundraiser for Drake Davis, G/P High School sophomore, will be Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Palouse Community Center. Davis sustained a severe leg injury in an ATV accident this summer. He has endured 14 surgeries,...
Library Calendar: Nov. 1, 2018
Thursday, Nov. 1 Albion – 4 p.m. – Afterschool Art – Kids, come on down to the library for arts and crafts galore. Colton – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – 3D Printing Orientation – Learn how you can 3D print through the library. Friday, Nov. 2 Endicott, M...
Henning, Miller named Wheat Ambassadors
Evan Henning of Thornton and Lacey Miller of Ritzville have been selected to serve as the Washington Association of Wheat Growers ambassadors for the upcoming year. They were selected after an initial written application process that included...
Online ads to be subject of next Cup O' Joe session
Cup O’ Joe on the Palouse will be at Columbia Bank, 795 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman, Nov. 7, from 10-11 a.m. Adam Jones, owner of Pullman Marketing, will address "Best Practices for using Google, Facebook, Instagram, and SnapChat Advertising." Jones w...
Etcetera: Nov. 1, 2018
Leadership lessons slated at Pullman Tony Rubleski will present "Leadership Lessons of Trailblazers to Take Your Business and Career to the Next Level" on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from noon to 1 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1190 SE Bishop Blvd., Pullman....
Births: Nov. 1, 2018
At Pullman Regional Hospital Keller, Piers Michael, born Oct. 9 at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Jenifer and Kevin Keller, Colton, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Aima and Michael Moore, Oklahoma City, Okla. Maternal grandparent is Laurie Line,... Full story
Medicare help set at county libraries
Medicare plans need an annual review as they change in cost and coverage every year. Join Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors volunteers Joyce and Daniel Leonard for free and impartial information tailored to meet the needs of current and...
Mark Sackmann
Mark Myron Sackmann, 62, of Spokane Valley, Wash., passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018, after battling cancer for a year and a half. He was surrounded by family at the time. Born in Spokane,... Full story