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A lenticular cloud hangs low over Steptoe Butte on Nov. 10. Photographer Casey Lowder said the clouds are rare and exceptionally fleeting. The name 'lenticular' refers to the lens-shaped character of the cloud that forms in air currents resulting from wind across large obstructions like Steptoe Butte, but only under very limited atmospheric conditions. This photo was taken on State Route 195 between Colfax and Steptoe....
ARLINGTON, VA — The Vietnam government is eliminating a 3% tariff on U.S. wheat on Dec. 30. The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) noted their appreciation for the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance in their work to end the tariff. In July it was initially reduced from 5% to 3%. Vietnam imported more than 500,000 metric tons of U.S. hard red spring, soft white, hard red winter, and soft red winter wheat valued at $129 million, second in volume only to Austr...
COLFAX — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting emphasis patrols for speeding, driving too fast for conditions, distracted and impaired driving. The extra patrols end on Nov. 28. District 4 troopers in Spokane, Whitman, and Adams counties and District 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties are taking part in the emphasis patrols “as Washington State University (WSU) students travel across the state for the Thanksgiving holiday break.” People driving to and from WSU will see an increased state patrol presence on State Routes 26 an...
PALOUSE — Palouse reminds residents of their responsibilities when it snows and their priority in plowing streets. The city policy lists residents’ responsibilities when it snows. Vehicles are to be parked off the street or they could prevent snow plowing or become blocked by snow. Residents are to remove snow from sidewalks by shoveling it into the yard and not the street. For the winter, residents are to remove rocks, fences, or planters from the city right-of-way to assist in plowing. Garbage cans are to be kept at least 5-feet inside dri...
RITZVILLE – Adams and Franklin counties could be dived between two different legislative districts if the state Supreme Court approves a new redistricting map previously supported by a state commission. Last week, the state Redistricting Commission failed to reach an agreement on a plan to create new, equal-population legislative and congressional districts by the Nov. 15 deadline. As a result, state law now gives authority over redistricting to the high court in Olympia. The previously proposed...
OLYMPIA — The state Supreme Court found Gov. Jay Inslee’s partial vetoes of the 2019 transportation budget unconstitutional by a 7-2 ruling on Nov. 10. The decision came after the governor vetoed a sentence in the budget bill regarding fuel type allowed in vehicles. “Governor Inslee exceeded his Article III, Section 12 veto power by striking the fuel type condition, which formed only one part of each appropriation item in which it appeared,” the ruling reads.” Further, the fuel type condition does not constitute substantive law smuggled...
RITZVILLE - Two Davenport students are selected as the 2021 Washington Association of Wheat Growers ambassadors. Tate Nonnemacher and Cadence Zellmer were selected after an initial written application process that included submitting a short introductory video. Both are giving a speech at the upcoming Washington Association of Wheat Growers Annual Banquet on Dec. 1 in Spokane during the Tri-State Grain Growers Convention. The seniors are judged on the quality of their presentations and awarded...
PULLMAN - Pullman Regional Hospital and Clinic Network named three physicians to serve on the Chief Medical Officer team. Dr. Stephen Hall, Dr. Pete Mikkelsen, and Dr. Edwin Tingstad share the duties of the role, which includes serving as a liaison to physicians to provide safe, effective medical services, supporting clinical departments, and serving on the hospital's administration team, according to Alison Weigley, director of External Relations. "We're so grateful these well-established,...
COLFAX - The Colfax police are buying a former Washington State Patrol SUV to replace two older vehicles. The city council unanimously approved purchasing the 2017 Ford Explorer for $10,500. The Colfax police pick up the SUV on Nov. 30, said Chief Bruce Blood. The 2005 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car the police are using has electrical problems with the addition of a computer and radio. Mechanically the car is still sound and can be declared surplus and sold to the public. "It's just getting on...
COLFAX – Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers finds three controversial bills adopted last summer to be problematic with their impact on his office. The two House bills and a Senate bill were to change the way police operated in Washington. The bills were written by Western Washington members of the state legislature without consulting law enforcement. It was politicians versus police. “I don’t think there was any problem with the way we were doing things,” Myers said. “The ultimate goal is to keep our community safe. Our charge is to find solu...
TEKOA - A posted sign warns Tekoa residents of long waits for an ambulance if there aren't more volunteers. Retired EMT Jim Gordon's signature is on a sign in a store window. "You could lose your emergency ambulance service. Rosalia ambulance is covering Tekoa because of a lack of volunteers. If you dial (9-1-1), you could be waiting for a minimum of half an hour. In an emergency that is too long. The next closest ambulance is Colfax. "Please step up. It could be (your) loved one who needs the...
TEKOA — Tekoa seeks a new councilmember to replace John Jaeger after he resigned. Jaeger served 15 years as a councilmember and mayor. Anyone wishing to serve as a Tekoa councilmember can fill an application at city hall during business hours. Applications are to be reviewed and voted on by the city council to determine an appointee. The deadline for applications is open until filled. “We don’t have anybody to appoint,” said Deputy Clerk for City of Tekoa DonNell Ellsworth. “Not for lack of trying.” Applicants must be U.S. citizens, a...
COLFAX - The Whitman County SWAT vehicle rolled through Colfax on Nov. 18 with several patrol cars on their way to training. The SWAT unit is made of Whitman County sheriff's deputies, and officers from the Pullman and Washington State University police departments, said Sheriff Brett Myers. The unit was driving between locations as they made their way to an abandoned house to train. The house and the courthouse have been used for training on how to respond to an active shooter. SWAT is...
Nov. 1-5 Colfax Monday – Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce and Tomato, Potato Salad, Beans, Fruit, Dessert Thursday – Birthday Party: Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, Potato Coins, Caesar Salad, Birthday Dessert Endicott Tuesdau – No meal LaCrosse Tuesday – Birthday Party: Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, Potato Coins, Caesar Salad, Birthday Dessert Oakesdale Wednesday – Biscuits & Gravy Salad bar, Fruit, Milk, Ala-Cart, Fruit Yogurt Palouse Wednesday – Birthday Party: Pork Chops and Apple Sauce, Potato Coins, Caesar Salad, Birthday Dessert Pullman Tuesday – T...
