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NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the Report of the County Road Engineer for the name change of County Road No. 1130, Hanson Road in Sections 3, 9, 10, & 16 Township 19 North, Range 45 East W.M. in Whitman County, Washington. THAT A HEARING on said name change will be held in the office of the Whitman County Commissioners in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on the 16th day of November, 2020, at the hour of 10:45 a.m., at which time and place all...
Wednesday, Nov. 4 7:58 a.m. - Garfield - Walters Road - A deputy assisted in the recovery of stolen car. 12:26 p.m. - Colfax - N Norton Street - A deputy conducted a public program. 12:48 p.m. - Colfax - E Golgotha Street -- Several juveniles were contacted regarding a complaint of trespassing. 2:33 p.m. - Colfax - N Mill Street - A deputy investigated a report of fraud. 3:17 p.m. - Albion - N Main Street - A deputy responded to a property lime dispute. 3:33 p.m. - Colfax -S Cromwell Street - A deputy performed a welfare check. 4:40 p.m. - Teko...
Susanne Pring to Mohammad Islam and Nafia Ishrat Alamgir, Pullman, house on Lehman Court, Pullman, $372,000, Oct. 20. Larry and Ramona Pfaff to Zachary and Katie Zaring, Colfax, house on Upper A Street, Colfax, $270,000, Oct. 21. Thomas Webber, Pullman, to Nancy Gillard and Meade Snoddy, Pullman, condominium on Fancy Free Drive, Pullman, $214,000, Oct. 20. Keith and Pamela Becker to Lance and Barbara Poulson, Colfax, house on G Street, Colfax, $350,000, Oct. 21. Andrew Wascher and Michael Martel-Wascher, Kennewick, to Paul and Kourtney Hixson,...
Richard (Dick) Lohman, Oakesdale, Wash., passed away November 6, 2020. He was 83 years old. A private family graveside service will be in the Oakesdale Cemetery, with plans for a memorial service to be held at a later date. Dick was born November 16, 1936, in Colfax, Wash., to Ernest Lohman and Martha Klaveano. He graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1954 and attended college at North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Dick was a wheat farmer and cattle rancher in Oakesdale during the... Full story
Susan Kay Zorb, born April 13, 1954, departed peacefully to her eternal home on October 21, 2020, surrounded by family. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Marion Enloe, her mother-in-law Eileen Zorb, and her nephew Tyler Pecota. She is survived by her husband Monty Zorb of 48 years; son Jeremy Zorb (daughter-in-law Tiffany, grandson Jerin, 23, granddaughter Cameryn, 21), daughter Amber Bozovich (son-in-law George, granddaughter Madisen, 22, grandson Carter, 20); and daughter... Full story
Janet Elaine Repp, 82, a longtime resident of St. John, Wash., passed away November 2, 2020. She was born to Ben & Vivian (Hancock) Nelson on February 9, 1938, in Pullman, Wash. She graduated from Pullman High School and always enjoyed catching up with her classmates at yearly reunions. In 1956, Janet married her high school sweetheart, Elry R. Vernier and together they lived on the family farm outside of Pullman with their four children, Ricky Ray, Randy Lee, Janice and Cheryl. Elry passed away... Full story
Marcus ("Mark") Charles Bordsen passed away peacefully with family at his side on October 30th, 2020. He was 78. Mark was born April 29, 1942, in Rolla, N.D., to Charles and Mildred Bordsen. Mark spent his formative years growing up in eastern Montana, in the small town of Wibaux. He read voraciously, which stoked an early inclination for adventure. He also listened to baseball games on the radio and developed an appreciation for cowboy artist Charles M Russell. Mark later went to college at Mon... Full story
Richard (Dick) Andrew Melhus, retired Rosalia area farmer, passed away at his home on Oct. 25, 2020, with his sister, Marian Nelson, his son, Chris and his wife, Kelli and his two grandsons, Ethan and Jacob by his side. He was born on Oct. 28,1944, to Andrew & Dolly Melhus. Dick graduated from Rosalia High School & then attended WSU, earning his Bachelors degree in Business Administration. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army, serving as an armorer, and attaining the rank of Sergeant.... Full story
COLFAX — In the wake of the devastation of the Labor Day fires, there was an outpouring of aid for the surrounding region. Civic clubs were the first to step up to assist in the response. The groups have the structure in place to accept donated items and money, and begin channeling it to the people in need. While the gears began to move for the large charities and relief organizations, friends and neighbors, through groups such as the Lions and Eagles, were already providing aid to the victims. “We just happened to be organized enough to get...
COLFAX — Winter is coming and now is the time for drivers to prepare themselves and their vehicles for winter driving. “Winters on the Palouse can be very nasty,” Washington State Patrol Sgt. Courtney Shawley said. La Nina conditions are expected, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), meaning an expected wetter and colder season than normal. There are increased odds of cooler than normal temperatures, especially toward the latter half of the winter, NWS advised. Drivers, especially ones not on a plow route, should carry a few extra...
Colfax Monday, Nov. 9 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard-boiled egg, multi-grain bread, cookie Thursday, Nov. 12 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit Endicott Tuesday, Nov. 10 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cooked vegetable, roll, salad bar, pumpkin dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Nov. 10 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 11 Potato bar, chili, cheese, bacon bits, onions, sour cream, vegetable platter, pears, dessert Pullman Tuesday, Nov. 10 Lasagna, caesar salad, green beans, apricots, dessert...
Thursday, Nov. 12 Tekoa, Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Reserve a seat (limited number) or Zoom in by contacting Shelly at 509-284-5657. Friday, Nov. 13 Malden City Park, Pop-up Library, 12 p.m. Have you missed the library? Stop by our weekly pop-up library, currently serving the community of Malden on every Friday. Free fall bags for all ages! Saturday, Nov. 14 Colfax, Holiday Movie & Book Sale, Nov. 12-14 During Colfax’s Holiday Open House, stop by our big holiday movie and book sale to get your passport stamped. Monday, Nov. 16 Thanksgiving C...
COLFAX — Entries for the 2020 Festival of Trees are now being accepted. Businesses, community agencies, and individuals are encouraged to submit a decorated tree, which will be displayed in The Center during regular library hours in December. This year’s trees will be judged in four categories. Categories include most creative, people’s choice, kids’ choice and judge’s choice. All categories will be determined by popular vote except for judge’s choice. The Colfax Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the awards. Last year there were 23 trees in th...
COLFAX—A Thanksgiving story time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is set for the Colfax library on Nov. 19. The interactive learning opportunity for kids ages 0-5, features “you pick story time” where families call the library to pick a 20 minute time slot between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Space is limited, mask and social distancing guidelines will be followed. To schedule a time, call the library at 509-397-4366....
At Pullman Regional Hospital Amber Jamie Erickson was born Nov. 6, 2020 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces, to Russell and Jamie Erickson of Farmington. Paternal grandparents are Eli and Lavon Walser of Farmington. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Mary Francis of Genesee. David Kenneth Nelson was born Nov. 3, 2020 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces, to Scotty and Jill Nelson of Pullman. The baby boy joins brother Jackson, six, and Ella, four. Ian Moran was born Nov. 5, 2020 at Pullman...
DUSTY — Riedner/Weitz sausage was made this past weekend at the home of Tom and Doreen Riedner. Those attending were David and Kerri and Josh Weitz of Colfax; Kara and Cody Yecha, Tri-Cities; and Heather and Nathan Sink and sons Carter and Logen, West Richland. Three hundred pounds of sausage were processed and smoked....
ROSALIA - Anthony Gehring earned his Eagle Scout rank on Aug. 25. He is part Rosalia Boy Scout Troop 588. Gehring's project consisted of fixing up the basketball courts at the Rosalia City Park. He repainted the backboards and courts and installed new nets. A formal Court of Honor will be held at a later date when people can gather....
COLFAX - The photography of Sharon Lindsay was a clear favorite in the Colfax Chamber of Commerce's 2020 Photo Contest. Lindsay won the top award in the People, Nature and People's Choice categories. Winning shots were "Different Point of View," "Waiting for Spring," and "Palouse Nightlight," respectively. The only other person sharing the winner's podium with her is Ken Carper. Carper won the Tows of the Palouse category with his entry "Small Town in Paradise." There were 64 entries in the...
RENTON –– The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) set the rules for winter sports and made it clearer what it takes to have a season. Making plans to hold regional finishing events, instead of state tournaments, the WIAA will require eight teams to be eligible in a single classification of a region to have a postseason. If a classification does not have enough teams eligible, the leftover schools may join another level in their region. The WIAA executive board met Nov. 2, laying out the changes. For a winter season to sta...
COLFAX — Despite an early rash of cancellations, Boyer Park and Marina saw above average attendance this summer providing a place for many to enjoy quarantining. “In the beginning, we were a little bit nervous,” Monica Omstead, Boyer Park and Marina manager, said. When the state shutdowns were enacted and activities canceled, Boyer fielded many calls pulling out of reservations for WSU game weekends and Mom’s Weekend. When camping was cleared as a COVID-safe activity, people realized they could “quarantine here,” Omstead said. The season outloo...
Washington has one of the highest minimum wage levels in the U.S. For workers who have a job this sounds like a great deal, but as with all things the government mandates, there are some serious, negative consequences, primarily on young and entry level workers who are forced into joblessness. Nowhere is the harm imposed by a high minimum wage demonstrated more clearly than in Seattle, where the city council has aggressively increased the minimum wage over the last few years. The rash of...
Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we ought to be thankful for all of the men and women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds who put their lives in harm’s way to protect our freedoms and make safe our way of life. When my father was inducted into the U.S. Army during World War II, our military was segregated. That lasted until 1948 when President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981. Truman...
I have learned to shop on Amazon after spending years living in very small rural communities like Omak and Oroville. It beat driving two hours to find what you needed. Not groceries, hardware or general things for home, but the online giant could find me obscure tools I needed to work on my cars and trucks, professional camera supplies, and the latest computer thingy. Amazon Prime seemed like a great deal to receive television shows and movies, and have all my packages sent by “free two-day shipping.” Not paying for shipping offset the state sa...
Pet Peeves Whitman County Elections office taking an hour and a half longer than every other county in the state to post election results. Radio stations that are already playing Christmas music. Okeydokes People who put up Thanksgiving decorations....
