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I've said this before, but my colleagues in media have either disagreed or simply ignored me. After Jim Acosta's confrontation with the president at a White House press conference and the subsequent retaliation, it's time for me to renew my call for all reporters who hold so-called hard passes to turn them in and abandon their post at the White House en masse. Yes, it would be a gesture of defiance to a president and administration that uses reporters as props. There is nothing in the First Amendment that guarantees freedom of the props....
Midterm losses typically humble a sitting president of the United States, but Donald Trump is beyond humbling. He is the most unbowed president ever to lose a house of Congress. Anyone who thought Trump would be taken down a notch, even by a more stinging electoral rebuke, doesn't know the man. He will remain the ringmaster of American politics until the day, presumably in January 2021 or 2025, when he gets on Marine One for the last time. He made the midterms about him, because, really, what else would he make them about? Trump will never lose...
Last week Gordon Forgey’s editorial commented on recent California fires that, as of Sunday, have left at least 76 dead and nearly 1,300 unaccounted for. Three years ago, Time Magazine published an article titled “Climate Change is the ‘Mother of all risks’ to National Security.” No definitive one-to-one link between climate change and any particular fire can be drawn. However, strong evidence does link climate change to changing weather patterns. Those patterns, in turn, drive drought conditions ideal for the recent extreme conflagrations in C...
Gordon Forgey, in your editorial ("Widespread Fear", Nov. 8) you discuss the Democrats vs. Republicans political divides in Washington DC. I wish the media (you included,) would stop perpetuating the myth of "both sides do it" equally. No, they don't. Among the many examples is the fact that Republican leaders and top donors decided (secretly) after Obama's election to oppose him on everything (re: PBS, Frontline, January 15, 2013). Case in point: Obama's last Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland. Republicans refused to even consider his...
As we honor our active duty military and veterans, what is the Trump administration doing for veterans? Not going to the WWI cemetery due to rain for those who died in that war is minor compared to other policies and actions this administration is pursuing that harm and dishonor our military. --Charlotte K. Omoto, Pullman...
One of the consequences of Venezuela’s economic ruin is infectious diseases are reaching epidemic proportions and spreading to neighboring Latin American countries. Venezuela, a country of 30 million people, sits on large oil reserves but when global crude prices plunged, its economy was clobbered and inflation skyrocketed. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasted an inflation rate of 2,350 percent for 2018. The breakdown of Venezuela’s health system has turned what was once Latin Ame...
The mid-term election results could have been much worse. The Democrats got control of the house, but the results were far short of the predicted overwhelming blue wave. Actually, I think it is good that neither party is in total control of government. It will be interesting to see how Nancy Pelosi plays the role of obstructionist to presidential initiatives. The Republicans haven’t been able to blame Democrats for government shutdowns. Now they will have the chance, and it will be interesting to watch. My wife and I saved a long time for o...
Karen Rockness, Kerry and Terry Schazenbach, Rosalia, to Matthew and Heather Smith, Rosalia, commercial building in Rosalia, $50,000, Oct. 18. Snow Farms, Inc., to Greg and Christine Schultz, Pullman, house and acreage on Snow Road, Pullman, $365,000, Oct. 18. South Grand Investors LLC, Pullman, to A-Economy Storage LLC, Coeur d'Alene, commercial building in the 300 block of S. Grand, $990,000, Oct. 29. Emerald Pointe LLC, Pullman, to Nancy Downen Wexter, Pullman, unit at Tuscanny Condominiums on Capri Court, Pullman, $290,000, Nov. 9....
The City of Palouse is moving ahead on the April 2019 deadline to present a plan for changes to its wastewater treatment system to the state Department of Ecology. Last fall, after learning that plans to build two wastewater lagoons for storage and winter discharge into the Palouse River could later be subject to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) limits, the city settled on a plan to avoid the river altogether. Mayor Michael Echanove and the city council have since directed consultants Varela and...
Whitman County District Three Commissioner Michael Largent Monday suggested another county commissioner to take on participating in the Legislative Steering Committee workshop. The LSC is a sub-committee of the Washington State Association of Counties, which represents all 39 counties in Washington. Commissioner Art Swannack agreed to take on the role. The LSC lobbies and advocates for WSAC and does a lot of the background work during the legislative sessions. Largent has been elected the second vice president of WSAC and will be in line to...
The National FFA Organization announced Oct. 26 that Nicole Harder of Hooper, was selected as a winner for the National FFA Proficiency Award in Beef Production Placement. Harder was one of only four people chosen to compete for this award at the national finals held at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis Oct. 24-27. A member of the LaCrosse FFA Chapter, Harder works for both her family's ranch and regional livestock auction facility. With her mother, Terri Harder, they...
Garfield/Palouse Vikotics robotics team will sell Christmas trees for four weekends to raise funds for their group. They have scheduled tree sale dates at the Nelson Tree Farm, which is located at the intersection of Farmington Road and Ryde Road east of Garfield. The sale will be conducted on a U-cut format, and the price for each tree will be $30. Sale dates will be four Saturdays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. They also plan to be at the lot on two Sundays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from noon until 3...
Washington Attorney General Robert Ferguson has been scheduled to visit Colfax Nov. 29 and give a talk at Colfax Rotary Club at 12:30. Rotary members have been encouraged to bring guests, and the public is welcome to attend. Rotary reporter Carl Ogren noted the visit will mark a rare occasion when a senior elected official from Olympia visits Colfax....
After completing an investigation on the unattended death of Richard E. Cross, Jr., 47, Nov. 7 at his residence in Tekoa, County Coroner Annie Pillers determined the cause of death was a self-inflicted stab wound in the chest. The manner of death was determined to be suicide. Mr. Cross had a history of bipolar disorder and anxiety, the report said....
Kristin Repp of Dusty was announced winner of the People's Choice award Saturday night in the finale' of the Inspired Palouse art exhibit presented by the Colfax Arts Council. Repp earlier was named third-place winner in the judges competition of the show with her black and white Winter's Design photo. She had three entries in the show which featured the work of 15 artists who had a total of 33 different pieces of art on display. Gayle Havercroft of Spokane was first-place winner with his block...
Colfax 2018 graduate Kyle Appel receives his top four national finalist proficiency award at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October. Appel was invited to attend for his outstanding agricultural experience project. He was the Washington State FFA Diversified Crop Proficiency winner last May. Appel was interviewed by a panel of judges from around the nation, and he received a plaque and monetary reward as a top four national finalist....
Judy Gehring grew up in Palouse and graduated with the class of 1964. Following high school, Judy attended Eastern Washington University where she met her husband, Edward. Judy graduated from EWU in elementary education and her husband graduated in secondary education. After graduation they lived outside of Whitman County for many years and were thrilled to return to Palouse and the family home in 2002. The Gehrings are the proud parents of three children and celebrated their 50th anniversary...
B.B. Club met at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in LaCrosse last Wednesday. Plans were made for next month’s Christmas party in the parish hall at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colfax Friday, Dec. 15. Members will meet in the hall on Thursday at 9 a.m. to decorate for the party and bring a dozen cookies to exchange and an unbreakable ornament for the Christmas tree. The party will begin with dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a hot dish and a salad or dessert. The program will follow. Anyone wishing to perform during the program is asked to please conta...
Brandon Gfeller and Jaiden Nisbet-Dorris were married July 14, 2018, at Sky Ridge Ranch, in Ronan, Mont. Both are graduates of the University of Montana School of Business Administration. He received bachelor and master of science degrees with emphasis in accounting, and she received a bachelor of science degree with emphasis in information management systems. He is the son of Stan and Lori Gfeller of Colfax, and she is the daughter of Jamie Nesbit of Missoula and Sean and Jen Norris of Coeur...
Whitman Hospital & Medical Center and Friends of Hospice will present “Being Mortal” Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Palouse Library. After the showing, audience members can participate in a discussion with trained Advance Care Planning facilitators on what steps to take on identifying and communicating wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences. “Being Mortal” delves into the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. The film investigates the practice of caring for the dying and explores the relationships between patient...
A weather spotter training course will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the WSU Public Safety Building, 2201 E. Grimes Way, Pullman. Skywarn storm spotters are the National Weather Service’s eyes on the ground. Their reports more accurately warn for severe weather, save lives and livelihoods. The training will cover the basics of weather safety, identifying hazardous weather features and how to report. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. For more information, email: Robin.Fox@noaa.gov...
Thursday, Nov. 22 All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The online catalog, Rural Heritage collection and downloadable books are always available. Palouse – 7:45 a.m. – Turkey Leg Fun Run – Runners, walkers, dog walkers and baby walkers are all welcome. Meet at Heritage Park for coffee, cider and donuts before you run. Help raise money for children’s books. Friday, Nov. 23 All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The online catalog, Rural Heritage collect...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken patty or burger, baked beans, fries, fruit. Tuesday: Deli sandwich or chicken patty, Caesar salad, carrots, fruit. Wednesday: Teriyaki chicken with rice or burger, green beans, fruit, sunshine bar. Thursday: Bulldog burger or chicken patty, fries, cheese slice, fruit. Friday: Grilled cheese or burger, tomato soup, fruit, cookie. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, banana. Tuesday: Spaghetti, green beans, apple slice, garlic roll. Wednesday: Early dismissal-Chicken fajita...
