Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 26
As the sun set across the Whitman County wheat fields on November 10, 2021 Ruth Mary Preston went peacefully to heaven while surrounded by her family. Ruth Mary was born on November 22, 1938 to Cornelia and Fred Buob in Spokane, Wash. A granddaughter of Washington state pioneers, she was raised on her grandparent’s farm where she later raised her own family. She graduated from Rosalia High School in 1956 and married her high school sweetheart, David Preston on October 6, 1957. This past October they celebrated 64 blessed years of marriage. R... Full story
TEKOA – The 10th annual Tekoa Fireman Dinner and Auction starts at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. The fundraiser offers ciabatta French dip sandwiches with side dishes at the Tekoa Event Center. Happy hour starts at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner for a donation beginning at 6 p.m. An auction starts at 7 p.m. and toys, food, household items and more are available to the highest bidder. The event center is at 330 Madison Street....
COLFAX – The Vintage holiday is hosted by the Perkins House on Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. The events offer a large display of handmade holiday decorations with a vintage flair, stated a spokesperson. Live music and hot wassail are offered too. The events run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both dates at 623 N. Perkins Avenue in Colfax. Donations for the Perkins House are being accepted....
PALOUSE – The Palouse Chamber of Commerce presents Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 27. Businesses are offering holiday shopping specials, treats, raffles, and more during the event. The Open Eye is conducting raffles every hour on the hour. The event follows state safety guidelines for COVID. The Palouse Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to the community and economy of Palouse....
Danielle Morgan Shawgo, 39, of St. John, Wash., passed away November 7, 2021 at her Endicott home. Danielle was born April 22, 1982 in Spokane, Wash., to Deborah (Pierce) Lillquist. She grew up in Whitman County and graduated from high school in St. John, Washington. Danielle was an active member of the Rainbow Girls while growing up and was a member of Eastern Star. Danielle married Michael Shawgo on June 24, 2000 in St. John, Wash. She began her college education at Eastern Washington... Full story
Larry C. Curtis (76) Passed away surrounded by his loving family early Monday morning, November 8th, 2021 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Larry was born, November 19, 1944 to Charles & Romaine (Russell) Curtis in Colfax, Washington. At 1-year of age Larry went to live with his Aunt and Uncle, Doris and Peter Swanda. He was raised by them until he graduated from Colfax High School in 1963. Larry was a member of the "Bulldogs" Baseball and Basketball teams. Following... Full story
Alicia Tamarra Wilson, 47, from Tekoa, Wash., passed away Nov. 11, 2021 in Tekoa, Wash. She was born Nov. 23, 1973, in Olympia, Wash., to William Joseph Tate, and Susan Elaine Valentine. Alicia met the love of her life, Troy Michael Wilson, in Lakeview, Ore. Troy met Alicia when she was 13, and later in their relationship they made a promise to one another they were going to be the greatest love story ever; and they were. Their love was so deep that it could be seen and felt by all. Married for... Full story
No records available since Oct. 22....
Mandi M. Garrett is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and was sentenced to 30 days in jail with 30 days suspended, fines $1,000 with $800 suspended, fees $243, and 8 hours of community service. Jesse O. Johnson is guilty of reckless endangerment and sentenced to 364 days in jail with 361 days suspended, fines $1,000 with all of it suspended, fees waived, 12 months unsupervised probation, and compliance with terms set in the King County Drug Court Program. A pre-trial domestic violence no-contact order was terminated....
Brianna McCabe, 26, booked Nov. 9 for a Department of Corrections warrant. No bail. Nicholas Woltering, 36, booked Nov. 10 for assault in the third degree, assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence, harassment, burglary in the first degree, theft in the third degree – domestic violence, obstruction of a police officer, resisting arrest, and intimidating a public servant. No bail. Nadine Reiber, 50, booked Nov. 10 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant regarding the charge of possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Bail $10,000....
Monday, Nov. 8 8:42 a.m. – Main Street – Chief responded to a report of disorderly conduct. 10:53 a.m. – Main Street – A children’s bike, a bag of jeans, and food were found. 11:39 a.m. – James Street – The chief responded to a report of boxes set on a front porch and a car. 3:52 p.m. – Cedar Street – The chief investigated a report of hunters shooting near the park. Tuesday, Nov. 9 12:03 p.m. – Fairview Street – The chief assisted a citizen. 5:10 p.m. – SR 195 – An officer responded to an undisclosed call for service. 6:13 p.m. – Fair...
Monday, Nov. 8 2:45 a.m. – Endicott Road, Endicott – A deputy assisted the coroner with a person who passed away. 3:37 a.m. – Cedar Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a hang-up 9-1-1 call. 8:10 a.m. – Zaring Cut-Off Road, LaCrosse – A deputy responded to a one-vehicle crash. No injuries were reported. 8:18 a.m. – Klemgard Road, Pullman – A deputy killed a deer after it had been hit by a car and seriously injured. 1:07 p.m. – Mill Street, Colfax – There was a report of a burglary. 1:19 p.m. – SR 195, Colfax – A deputy responded to a r...
Cameron M. Goodson and Caleb J. Goodson were born Nov. 6, 2021, to James and Stephanie Goodson, of Lewiston, Idaho. Cameron weighed 5, pounds 15 ounces. Caleb weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Abigail R. Van Nuland was born on Nov. 11, 2021, to Kelly and Jessica Van Nuland, of Moscow, Idaho. Grandparents are Ed and Janet Van Nuland, of Pullman, and Clair and Karen Parker, of Fall City. She joins her brother Bradley Van Nuland (3). Huanxi B. Qi was born on Nov. 14, 2021, to Jing Li and Chu Qi, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. She joins...
GARFIELD — Children and teens are invited to celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in the Garfield Library’s 2nd annual Design a Bookmark contest. The deadline for entries is Nov. 29, according to Sarah Anderson, Garfield branch manager. Entry forms are available at the Garfield library “Be creative and have fun, but please use your original artwork,” she stated. Two winners from several age categories are being chosen for their bookmark designs. The age groups are ages 6 and under, ages 7-10, ages 11-15, and ages 16-18. “Design...
PULLMAN — The Community Congregational United Church of Christ donated $1,000 to the Community Relief Fund for financial support to homeless people. The Pullman-based Christian church is committed to “peace and social justice,” stated Outreach Coordinator Megan Guido. The fund was founded by the Poverty Awareness Taskforce in 2013. More than 100 people have received support to primarily cover the cost of transportation for families to get to family members or where resources may be, and overnight stays in hotels. The Community Relief Fund...
PALOUSE — A library fundraiser is set with a walk, coffee and doughnuts, and other entertainment during the annual Palouse Turkey Leg. The event is on Nov. 25, starting at 8 a.m. “Community members walk (or run) laps on a downtown course, visiting with neighbors along the way. As always, expect a day of good cheer and fierce fundraising — where all proceeds and donations fund new books and programming in Palouse,” stated an organizer. The Palouse Federated Church is distributing Choose Gratitude campaign signs and buttons. Participants have th...
ROSALIA - A Veterans Day program was held at Veterans Park in Rosalia on Nov. 11. Pastor Mike Hill provided the invocation. And Tim Braun sang the national anthem. Boy Scouts of America Troop #588 conducted a flag ceremony to replace the park flag and retires worn American flags. Hill is a retired U.S. Coast Guard veteran of 22 years. He spoke about his experiences and thoughts on veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) provided a rifle salute and the playing of taps....
COLFAX — The state utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is providing funding to three Whitman County companies to expand internet services. The funding comes from UTC’s approval to spend $4.85 million to support broadband service under the State Universal Communications Services Program, according to a spokesperson. The State Universal Communications Services Program provides direct financial support to Washington’s small telecommunications companies that have adopted a plan to provide broadband internet services in rural areas of Wa...
COLFAX - Colfax resident Cole Baerlocher was chosen as the Future Farmers of America (FFA) national president. During the 94th annual convention in Indianapolis, six officers were chosen to lead the organization. "It is a mixture of excitement and humility," said Baerlocher. "Taking this seriously and making every effort to do my best and to make those impacts is going to be a main focus and main goal for me this coming year." He likes to travel and is looking forward to meeting new members...
YAKIMA - The trophy says third place at the state volleyball tournament and the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles are proud of earning it. "I am very, very proud of (my team). They deserved it. It is an honor to be part of the program and coach such amazing women," said SJEL Coach Jenn Johnson. Out of 20 teams competing in the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 2021 1B State Tournament in the Yakima SunDome on Nov. 11-12, the Eagles earned third place. They lost to...
ST. JOHN – Eagle Ashlynn Archer signed a letter to play volleyball for Sacramento State university one week after winning third place at the state tournament. Her family, friends, and St. john-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) coach, Jenn Johnson, were present Nov. 15 in the St. John-Endicott High School gym as she agreed to a full-ride to play as a Sacramento State Hornet next year. She is a senior and graduates in 2022. "She is very excited to go down there and play," said Johnson. "She's an amazing at...
YAKIMA - The Colfax Bulldogs returned with the hardware showing they won fifth place at the 2021 Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) state volleyball tournament. Sixteen teams competed in the 2021 2B State Volleyball Tournament at the Yakima SunDome on Nov. 11-12. Colfax ended their year having lost only one game throughout the season, District 9 playoffs, and the state championship. The Bulldogs earn the top seed in the district tournament and faced the Wahkiakum Mules....
YAKIMA - The Oakesdale Nighthawks are the 2021 1B State Volleyball champions. "We've had our setbacks this season with car accidents and COVID and health issues ... I had a baby in July ... we had a lot of challenges we hadn't faced before and they overcame them as we played as family," said Oakesdale Coach McKinzie Turner. The Nighthawks overcame their challenges to play through the Southeast 1B East season, District 9 playoffs, and state 1B tournament without losing a single game. "We haven't...
BELLEVUE — The Colfax School Board is meeting Friday, Nov. 19, more than 260 miles from home. "(The) Board of Directors will convene to discuss professional development following the daily sessions at the annual conference of the Washington State School Directors' Association," according to the legally required notice published in The Daily Bulletin on Thursday. Gazette Publisher Roger Harnack attempted to reach School Board Chairman Terry Huber about the meeting planned at The Cheesecake Factory, 410 Bellevue Square at 6 p.m. An employee of t...
