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COLFAX - With Veterans Day next weekend, Saturday, Nov. 11, several programs are happening across Whitman County this upcoming week to honor the men and women who have fought for freedom. Colfax will host an assembly to commemorate veterans on Monday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m. at the Colfax Junior/Senior High School Auditorium, 1110 North Morton Street. GARFIELD Garfield is set to honor veterans on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 9:30 a.m. in the Garfield-Palouse Middle School Gymnasium, 810 North Third Street. Coordinator Rebecca Hemphill said the event brings i...
WASHTUCNA – Headlights lit up Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 26, as diners headed to the newly re-opened Sonny's Tavern for the resturant's first night open since the business's acquisition by Bridget and Paul Coon. Farmers, firefighters and first responders, who were the inaguaral guests during the opening service, were greeted with smiling faces of Farm Bureau representatives, the familiar smell of frying chicken and the sight local farm brands that were burned into the interior walls and suppo...
PULLMAN— A Veterans Round Table for Whitman County was held Monday, Oct. 16, in the Gladish View Room in Pullman, 115 Northwest State Street. Whitman County Veterans Service Officer Becky Buri said that the round table was the first one to see where the county is identifying veteran-friendly resources and how to make veterans aware that resources exist. “It was really well attended,” Buri said, noting several representatives from public offices and legion posts including Patty Murray’s office. Buri said that a big part of the round tables...
COLFAX — A Lewiston man was arrested after admitting to his involvement in a burglary near the base of Steptoe Canyon on Wednesday, October 27. Kevin Brotherton, 39, of Lewiston, was arrested after deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office connected him to a vehicle that was seen driving away from the burglary site. Brotherton was booked into the Whitman County Jail for 2nd Degree Burglary, 3rd Degree Malicious Mischief, 3rd Degree Theft and Making or Having Burglar Tools. Additional persons of interest have been identified and may fac...
PALOUSE — The Palouse Task Force released a recommendation to the Palouse City Council to keep and maintain the current single-officer Police Department and promote Officer Joe Anderson to the position of Chief of Police. The task force said that they concluded, after discussion of the pros and cons of options, weighing the financial and logistics of the options, comments, and concerns from citizens. According to their recommendation, the task force requests that the Mayor and City Administrator continue to research a non-administrative o...
PULLMAN – Researchers from Washington State University have developed a mini-fridge sized reactor that rapidly grows T-Cells, a cancer fighting white blood cell. The machine manufactures the white blood cells 30% faster than current technologies, at a maximum growth rate of 95%. The currently used cells, derived from cattle, were developed by Bill Davis of WSU’s Veterinary College, and are speculated to work similarly on human cells. Four decades of research into centrifugal bioreactor development lead to the instrument, which keeps the gro...
COLFAX— The Public Works Department opened bids on the County-wide guardrail project during the Monday, Oct. 30 County Commissioners meeting. Director of Public Works Mark Storey said that the lowest bid came from Frank Gurney, Inc. for $821,334.70 and that Public Works will make the recommendation at the next commissioner’s board meeting next week, Monday, Nov. 6. The million-dollar project is to improve guardrails around the county in various locations and will use federal safety funds. “A lot of it’s on the Wawawai Road,” Storey said, noting...
PULLMAN — Pullman Regional Hospital’s Center for Learning and Innovation is hosting an event with a Registered Nurse with Pullman Family Medicine, Shannon Hatley, to discuss healthful aging and avoiding chronic illness through wellness visits on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Scusi Pasta, Oak on Main, 337 East Main Street. The event is a free presentation allowing guests to ask health-related questions and casually converse with Hatley. Director of External Relations Alison Weigley and Digital Marketing Coordinator Bryce Heuett said tha...
COLFAX — Whitman County General Election Day is approaching Tuesday, Nov. 7, with ballots mailed out on Friday, Oct. 20, and ballots due by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voting and ballot boxes close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Ballots can be dropped off in Colfax at the Elections Office, at 304 North Main Street, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Ballots may also be dropped in the drop box in the alley behind the office. In Oakesdale, ballots can be dropped off in the ballot box in front of the Oakesdale L...
COLFAX — On Monday, Oct. 23, commissioners approved a bid for the Colfax Stockpile Site to Seubert Excavators of Cottonwood, Idaho, for $424,856.25. A second bid was made for the Stockpile Site by JK Crushing, totaling $661,265.15. A stockpile site is used for the manufacturing and stockpilings of rock and mineral fragments used for maintenance activities. Public Works Director Mark Storey said that the bid was put out for rock suppliers. The engineer’s estimate came out to a total of $485,575. The bid opening had an estimated quantity of 40,00...
Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Oct. 24 – Oct. 28 Oct. 24 Tristan Eritt Paul, 25, one count of assault 2 nd degree, 2 counts of 4 th degree assault. Paul is being held without bail through Superior Court. David Anthony Tyner, 25, warrant for possessing meth. Tyner is being held through Latah County District Court. Oct. 25 Kevin Daniel Brotherton, 38, burglary 2nd degree, malicious mischief 3rd degree, making or having burglar tools, theft in the 3rd degree. Brotherton is being held wit...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 19 – Oct. 24: Oct. 19 4:38 p.m.- Found property on North Morton Street. Oct. 20 9:03 a.m.- Abandoned vehicle Mill Street. 10:05 a.m.- Civil call Harrison Street. 5:07 p.m.- Civil call, drive. Oct. 21 7:19 a.m.- Welfare check 612 South Lake Street. 10:08 a.m.- Other law enforcement call Mill Street. 3:26 p.m.- Citizen ride Mill Street. 6:19 p.m.- Suspicious person/circumstnce Thorn Street. 8:32 p.m.- Traffic violation SR 195 milepost 26, northbound, Pullman. Oct...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 24 – Nov. 1 Oct. 24 11:04 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Civil call. 12:05 p.m.- Tennessee Street, Steptoe Elementary School. DARE. 1:52 p.m.- East Pine Street, Colfax. Communications problem. 1:54 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:28 p.m.- Fonner Street and Church Street, Endicott. Civil call. 3:34 p.m.- West Desire Street, Tekoa. Report of checkbook stolen. 5:09 p.m.- Granite Road, Colfax. 911 hang up. 7:01 p.m.- Uniontown. Suspi...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Oct. 27 Oct. 27 • Kandi M. Rodriguez, was found guilty of criminal trespass 1st degree, and theft 3rd degree. Therefore, the defendant is sentenced to 10 days of jail, with credit for 1 day served to be completed by Nov. 30, 2023. The defendant shall pay the clerk of the court a total of $225.81 in fines. Defendant must have no criminal violations of law or alcohol-related infractions, and serve 12 months of probation. Supervised probation to end...
Land Transactions COLFAX— The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Oct. 23 – Oct. 25 Oct. 23 Walter Powers, Bainbridge Island, Wash., sold household sing family units, to Marilyn Powers, Murfreesboro, Tenn., parcel 142200013150000, assessed value $100, Quit Claim Deed. Oct. 25 Leon and Patricia A Sadler, Airway Heights, Wash., sold 304 E. Chestnut Street, Farmington, Wash., to Ben and Joan Smith, Farmington, Wash., parcels 10300085010000, 103300005020000, undisclosed value, gift, Quit Claim...
Joining the Army has been the most fun I never want to have again. I do not mean this as a complaint, not in the slightest. I am the first woman in my family to don the uniform. Since transferring schools to the University of Idaho and its highly accredited ROTC program, I will also be the first officer. These are big titles to carry and to bring such pride to my family couldn’t make me happier. I celebrated my graduation from Fort Sill Basic Training exactly one year ago, on October 21. That d...
In 1992, a single male sockeye salmon managed to swim 900 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River to Redfish Lake located deep in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains---the end of his migratory journey. Biologists dubbed the sole survivor, “Lonesome Larry.” By 2010, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council happily reported record-setting runs for sockeye —387,000 had climbed the fish ladders at Bonneville Dam. Last year, 751 sockeye were trapped at Redfish Lake Creek and taken to nearby Sawtoot...
What’s the hourly wage of a Paid Family and Medical Leave recipient in Washington state? It’s higher than I’m comfortable with. Lawmakers should explain to all workers why they think it is good policy to take money from low-income workers and give their money to people with ample resources. Using hourly wage estimates from the Employment Security Department, here are the earnings of people who took the program’s tax dollars in the past fiscal year (July 2022 through June 2023): • Up to $18/hr: 12% • Between $18 and $24/hr: 21% • Between $24 a...
Colfax Thursday, Nov. 2 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, fall birthday cake Monday, Nov. 6 Lasagna, caesar salad, green beans, apricots, brownies Colton Wednesday, Nov. 8 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, no bake cookies LaCrosse Tuesday, Nov. 7 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 8 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, dessert Pullman Friday, Nov. 3 Cheesburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato...
GARFIELD — The Garfield City Council hosted a community training for those interested in awareness of human sex trafficking in the local area on Thursday, Oct. 26. A small group of 14 community members gathered in the Garfield Community Center, 1st and California Street, to see a presentation on the dangers of sex trafficking and how to recognize it given by licensed clinical social worker Paula Barthlmess and police detective Chad Benson. Barthlmess and Benson started the presentation by asking if anyone knew the difference between prostitutio...
ROSALIA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves their final 2023 volleyball season home game against district opponent Garfield-Palouse Vikings. The game took place in Tekoa and was senior night for the Timberwolves. Tekoa-Rosalia had three seniors that were recognized before the game. The Timberwolf seniors were: Dakota Shelton, Krista Fontenot, and Marissa Alonso. In the match the Vikings took three sets, but allowed the Timberwolves to win one set in the match. Set scores in the game saw the...
COLfAX - At the conclusion of the 2B volleyball regular season, four Bulldog athletes were recognized at the All-League awards ceremony. MVP this year was given to two athletes. Zoe Galbreath of the Broncos and Lauryn York of the Bulldogs were Co-MVP's of the league this season. For first team, 11 athletes were recognized, including three Bulldogs. The Bulldogs who received first-team All-League honors were: Ava Swan, Hailey Demler, and Brenna Gilchrist. York, in her senior season was a leader...
ST. JOHN — Two standout St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagle volleyball players have received nationally recognized awards for their performance on the court, as well as in the classroom. Senior setter Julia Guske and senior outside Kaitlyn Hough are two of 1,110 high school girl senior athletes recognized nationally. The awards are given by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). This is the third year the AVCA has distributed this award. To earn the AVCA Best and Brightest award, qualifying high school girl seniors must have at l...
CHEWELAH - The Chewelah Golf Course saw their grounds filled with athletes from 22 different schools in the 1B/2B Regional Cross Country meet. The meet took place on Friday, Oct. 27. On the day, there were boys and girls 5k races. The first race of the day was the girls race. The overall winner was Josie Wynecoop of Davenport. She took first overall with a run of 20:16.15. The highest finishing Whitman County runner was Ashleigh Hightree of the Garfield-Palouse Vikings. She took fifth with a...
COLFAX - Charge Fast Pitch softball head coach Jaime Colyar, associate head coach Aaron Colyar, and assistant head coach Jim Britton have all been honored with the 2023 ATEC/NFCA Region X Coaching Staff of the Year award. The team was one of 10 recipients honored by their peers for the award. To be eligible for the award, the programs head coach must be a member and be nominated by their peers. Winners were voted on by member head coaches in each of the 10 regions. Charge Fast Pitch won the...
