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NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, December 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, for proposed amendment to Whitman County Zoning Ordinance to include Chapter 19.64 – Marijuana and associated changes to Chapters 19.03, 19.06, 19.10, 19.15, 19.16, 19.20, 19.30 and 19.31. Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings. Due to COVID-19 all public meetings of the Whitman County Commissioners are closed to in-pers...
Mary Frances Hays (age 84) passed away suddenly in Bonner General Hospital on November 10, 2020. She is survived by her brother Jerry; her children, Leslie Akin, George Hays, and Paula West; grandchildren, Hailey Padilla and husband James, Jenna Caster and husband Greg, Chandler and Colby West; and great-grandchildren Cole Caster, Cora Caster and Makayla Padilla. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on April 12, 1936, Mary was the daughter of Cecil and Gladys Boyd who farmed in the Twin Falls area near th... Full story
Orle Hannas Jr., longtime St. John area resident, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, in Colfax at the age of 86. Orle was born at the home of his grandparents near Mayview, Washington, on March 30, 1934. He was the oldest of four children born to Orle A. and Maude E. Gray Hannas. He was raised on the Garfield County side of the Snake River, across from Almota. He attended one-room elementary schools at Ilia and Mayview, graduating from Pomeroy High School in 1952. Orle met Carol Repp in... Full story
Lloyd Allan Dechenne, a lifelong resident of St. John, Wash., passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. Lloyd was born on October 2, 1937, to Charles and Martha Dechenne. He graduated from St. John High School and went on to Washington State University, where he earned his degree in Agronomy. Lloyd then served in the Army at Fort Detrick. During Lloyd's time in the Army, he had the opportunity to visit several states. In later years, he made it to 49 of the 50. After the Army, he returned... Full story
Harold E. Huff, age 83, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at his home in Tekoa with his family by his side. Due to the Covid virus, there will be no service at this time. Harold was born March 2, 1937, at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to James and Doris (Coates) Huff. He was raised in Copeland, Idaho, and attended schools in Copeland, Mount Hall, and Bonners Ferry High School, graduating in 1955. Harold married Barbara J. Lindberg on August 5, 1956, at Sandpoint, Idaho. The couple made their home... Full story
Harry Harp, age 105, passed away November 12, 2020, at Palouse Country Assisted Living in Fairfield, Wash. There will be a private family graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in Rosalia, Wash. Harry was born May 9, 1915, on the Shindler farm east of Rosalia to Fred and Sarah Sturgill. He was the fifth of nine children in the family. His family moved to the Seltice area and Harry attended the Seltice Country School. He graduated from Tekoa High School in 1933. Harry farmed with his parents... Full story
COLFAX — Here are the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office dispatch logs for Nov. 23-30: Nov. 24 7:55 a.m. — LaCrosse — Deputy contacted a resident with questions on euthanizing an animal on South Whitman Avenue. 8:12 a.m. — Pullman —Transport inmate from Southeast Kamiaken Street to the Whitman County Jail. 10:49 a.m. — Pulllman — reported tire theft on Pullman-Albion Road. 10:49 a.m. — LaCrosse — APS referral on South Whitman Avenue. Nov. 25 2:04 a.m. — Colfax — Requested case number for transport of inmate from Whitman County Jail on North Mill S...
COLFAX — Here are the Colfax police dispatch logs for Nov. 24 through Nov. 28: Nov. 24 10:50 p.m. — Officer responded to a report of a series of break-ins on Main Street. Nov. 25 7:39 a.m. — Officer responded to a report of malicious mischief on Cromwell Street. 2:51 p.m. — Officer responded to a call for a welfare check on Morton Street. 4:15 p.m. — Officer requested a case number. 7:14 p.m. — Citizen requested assistance on Fairview Street, officer responded. Nov. 27 3:39 p.m. — Officer and deputies responded to a domestic dispute on So...
The following individuals were booked into the Whitman County Jail between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1: Nov. 24 Hope Danielle Bocook, 31, warrant for failure to appear for second-degree theft and warrant for failure to appear for third-degree theft, $10,000 bond. Nov. 27 Scott Robert Cook, 42, harassment-domestic violence. Held without bail. Thomas Daniel VanGorder, 36, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence, third-degree malicious mischief-domestic violence, $5,000 bond. Nov. 29 Kristopher Garrett Dressel, 35, theft, $500 bond. Indiana Lee Ludwick,...
Below is an update of real estate sales in Whitman County: Cody Carson and Roberta Henson, Gladbrook, Iowa, to Jack and Ernesta Willey, Pullman, 1970 60x20 mobile home, $12,000, Nov. 9. Virgina Zaske, Albion, to Alicia Carson and Clarence Carson, Pullman, house on G Street, Albion, $169,000, Nov. 5. Sundance South, LLC, Pullman, to Citizen Homes, LLC, Chandler, Ariz., house on Umatilla Court, Pullman, $65,000, Oct. 30. Chris and Tracey Hostetler, Sarasota, Fla., to JBM Land LLC, Colfax, ag land, $440,000, Nov. 6. Chris and Tracey Hostetler,...
Thursday, Dec. 3 Colfax, Festival of Trees, Dec. 1 – 19 Take a winter walk to admire the Festival of Trees in The Center windows adjacent to the Colfax Library. Vote for “People’s Choice” on our Facebook page or website. Friday, Dec. 4 Storytime, 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. Message Miss Clancy or call 509-648-3319 to Zoom into the fun! Care Kits for All Ages, starting Dec. 1 Contact your branch about availability. Saturday, Dec. 5 Mango Languages Learning remotely? . Choose from over 70 language courses! Monday, Dec. 7 Oakesdale & Tekoa, Holiday Project...
Colfax Monday, Dec. 7 Homemade macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple slices, dessert Thursday, Dec. 10 Fish, baked potato, cooked vegetables, green salad, roll, lentil brownie Endicott Tuesday, Dec. 8 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, pie LaCrosse Tuesday, Dec. 8 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 9 Salad bar, fruit, roll, cookie bar Pullman Tuesday, Dec. 8 Fish, baked potato, cooked vegetables, green salad, roll, lentil brownie Friday, Dec. 11 Salad bar, fruit, roll, cookie bar...
8 years ago The Commoner November 15, 1895 (continued from Nov. 19, 2020 issue) All this took but the fraction of a minute, and the prisoners at once unlocking the heavy iron door of the jail, and afterwards of that leading from the jailer’s room to the courthouse corridor, were prepared for their run. Short time as this took, Jailer Newcomer, aided by Wm. Peak, who is serving a term for petty larceny, released himself from the gag and bonds, and reached the outer door of the jail, just as five of the escapees had disappeared through the f...
PULLMAN — The following births were reported by Pullman Regional Hospital: • Brooks Edward Hamilton — A boy, born Nov. 22 to parents Ryan and Kaela Hamilton of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Steve and Margie Hamilton of Colfax, and George and Angela Dewan of Cheney. • Thomas Raymond Kaufman — A boy, born Nov. 22 to parents Steve and Christina Kaufman of Lewiston, Idaho. He weighted 8 pounds 11 ounces. Grandparents are Fred and Doris Kaufman of Lewiston, Idaho, and Paul and Cynthia Waldon of Boise, Idaho. He is welcom...
ENDICOTT—The Endicott Community Club has been busy for the last couple of weekends putting up the many Christmas lights around town. They are getting ready for Santa to arrive on Dec. 5th. The displays are in the parks and around the downtown area. Many residents are also putting up light displays on their lawns....
DUSTY—Deb and Bob Stavig from Brush Prairie, visited her parents, Dick and Helen Appel, the week before Thanksgiving. They helped with Thanksgiving preparations. They left for their home Thanksgiving morning. Guests for Thanksgiving dinner at the Dick and Helen Appel home included Caroline and Rob Kunkel, Elly and Lucien and Liz and Neil Appel and John Paul, Grace, Michael and Charlotte....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Democratic Central Committee will host its reorganization meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. The digital meeting is open to anyone in Whitman County. Whitman County Democrats Chairwoman Debbie McNeil said reorganization meetings occur every two years on even years. During the meeting, Democrats will elect the executive board, including the chairman, vice-chairman, two state committee members, secretary and treasurer. Regular reorganization allows new people to run for office and discourages the same people from s...
PINE CITY - The annual Christmas in the Stone Church will not take place this year due to the Babb Fire that destroyed the historic structure Sept. 7. Pine City lost a number of historic homes as well as the Stone Church. The building was built in 1902 by A.J. Smith and was the Smith Mercantile Store. In 1914, the building was converted to Church of Christ. It was an active church until the 1960s. The remaining members of the congregation gifted it to the Pine City Historical Society in 1998. Th...
It all started March 17, when I declared a local emergency proclamation for the city of Washtucna due to the coronavirus. The emergency proclamation facilitates potential future assistance related to COVID-19, as well as access to regional and state resources. This declaration was a means to ensure all necessary resources will be available if needed. On March 21, the first COVID-19 patient in Adams County was confirmed. Ever since, it has been a roller coaster. Gov. Jay Inslee gave executive orders to wear masks and to stay 6 feet away from...
I’d like to call your attention to something special that’s been going on in Colfax and Whitman County for the last thirty years and more. It’s the Colfax Fireman’s Toy Box and it has happened every year at Christmas time for the last three decades. Many of the volunteer firemen and women, city of Colfax employees, and countless other volunteers have taken it upon themselves to see that those in need with small children have a little bit brighter holiday with the gifts they receive from the Fireman’s Toy Box. Each year donations are taken by...
In his Nov. 12 column, Don Brunell lauds the racial diversity of the U.S. military. I agree with his statement that the integration of our military is something to celebrate. Interestingly NPR ran a related story this fall (Why Does the Navy Have So Few Black Admirals? Nov. 6, 2020). The enlisted population of the U.S. Navy is more diverse than the U.S. population. Twenty percent of enlisted sailors are black compared to 13% of the general population. But the percentage of black sailors in the officer corps drops to 8%. When promotion becomes...
I strongly disagree with Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison concerning the election process. Fraud was very apparent here. I arrived at 8:15 a.m. to be a Republican ballot counting observer and was told opening of ballots would not start til 10 a.m. No problem. I said I will watch the lady in the corner validating signatures and postal date stamps. But I, as well as other observers was told to go behind the glass window. I explained to Ms. Jamison that my eye sight was not good enough to see 25 feet away and I had not brought binoculars; I...
It’s been 278 days since Gov. Jay Inslee first issued executive orders shutting down businesses, ending government transparency and calling some people “non-essential.” His mantra at the time, “flatten that curve” on the growing coronavirus outbreak. The governor and his hand-picked advisers told us the shutdowns were temporary, that the so-called emergency was temporary. More than six month later, temporary seems to have a different definition. Businesses are closing daily, residents across the state are protesting and civility is dissipati...
