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  • Jacqueline Daisley exhibit now at Colfax Library

    Dec 5, 2019

    Colorfully painted flowers and Palouse landscapes contrast current winter weather in a new exhibit in Libey Gallery. The collection of oils by Jacqueline Daisley of Pullman shows through the month of December. Daisley's work along with that of eight other artists and photographers are mingled amongst the Colfax Festival of Trees. While enjoying the artwork, visitors can vote for their favorite trees with winners being announced on Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Libey Gallery is located at The Center at...

  • Births: December 5, 2019

    Dec 5, 2019

    Whitman County Gazette, Dec. 5, 2019 At Pullman Regional Hospital Kammeyer, Axton Dean, born Nov. 17, 2019, at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Chelsea Hampton, Lewiston, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Amy Hampton and Julie and Derek Meyer. Baby joins brother Ryker, 5. He, Tong Ariel, born Nov. 23, 2019, at seven pounds, nine ounces, to Chuayue Yang and Jialuo He, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Cheng He and Xiaoling Tang, Wuxi, China. Maternal grandparents are Daoyin Wang and Qingfang Yang, Hai’an, China. Nyamai, Amari Omollo, b... Full story

  • Latah Railway plans Christmas open house

    Dec 5, 2019

    Latah Railway’s annual Christmas open house will be Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow. Two rooms of model train layouts feature HO, N-gauge and G-scale trains. Volunteers who work on the layout year round will be on hand to answer questions and hand out candy canes. The holiday event, located in the commercial exhibit building, is free and open to the public....

  • Silver Creek Connection plans holiday events

    Dec 5, 2019

    Silver Creek Connection will host a craft fair Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Immediately following at 2 p.m. is a Holiday Concert put on by local artists of all ages. On Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. will be the Christmas Hymn Sing. Traditional Christmas songs with a pianist will be sung. For both musical events there is a $5 suggested donation for upkeep on the historic building. Silver Creek Connection, located at 201 W. Union Street in Garfield, is the former Methodist Church. It is now a Community performing arts venue....

  • Breakfast, Santa, ornament making in LaCrosse

    Dec 5, 2019

    LaCrosse Library will host an ornament making in conjunction with Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the LaCrosse Library and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Tami Schwartz at 509-549-3770....

  • Beekeeping at libraries

    Dec 5, 2019

    Backyard Beekeeping with local Pullman beekeeper, Charlene Purtee, comes to three local branches of Whitman County Library. Purtee provides information about bees including their habitat, why we need pollinators and how we can assist them in this critical time of declining bee populations. Programs have been scheduled at the following library branches: Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Rosalia; Saturday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. in Oakesdale, and Monday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Garfield. For more information contact Whitman County Library toll free...

  • Menus: Dec. 9-13

    Dec 5, 2019

    AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken patty or burger, fries, fruit, caesar salad Tuesday: Straw hats or chicken patty, refried beans, rice krispie Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo or burger, veggies, breadstick, fruit Thursday: Teriyaki chicken with rice or chicken patty, green beans, fruit Friday: Grilled cheese or burger, tomato soup, fruit, cookie AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, banana Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, oranges, biscuit Wednesday: Spaghetti, salad, apple salad, garlic roll...

  • Savvy Senior: Dec. 5, 2019

    Dec 5, 2019

    Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that provide free or low-cost legal services to seniors? I’m 68 and need some professional legal assistance but have limited funds. Need Help Dear Need, There are actually a number of free and low-cost legal resources that can help seniors in need, but what’s available to you will depend on where you live, the type legal assistance you need and your financial situation. Here are several options to check into. Legal Aid: Directed by the Legal Services Corporation, legal aid offers free leg...

  • Trivia Test

    Fifi Rodriguez|Dec 5, 2019

    1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Poland? 2. HISTORY: What was the poison drink that Socrates was given to carry out his death sentence? 3. SCIENCE: What was Margaret Mead's field of study? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition known as autophobia? 5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What was the title of the last film that Ronald Reagan made? 6. FAMOUS QUOTES: Which author wrote, "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose"? 7. TELEVISION: In the sitcom "I Dream of...

  • Strange But True: December 5, 2019

    Samantha Weaver|Dec 5, 2019

    * It was noted 20th-century American humorist and journalist Don Marquis who made the following sage observation: "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday." * Kangaroos can reach speeds of up to 44 mph, but they can't take a single step backward. * As the holiday shopping season gets well under way, here's an interesting tidbit to keep in mind: According to the annual Coinstar Holiday Survey, 31% of Americans don't remember what gifts they received last year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, more women remember those details than men...

  • Newspaper Fun: December 5, 2019

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  • King Crossword: December 5, 2019

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  • Magic Maze: Dec. 5, 2019

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  • Legal NoticeS: Dec. 5, 2019

    Dec 5, 2019

    ­­NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the adoption and implementation of the 2019 - 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan. THAT A HEARING on said adoption will be held in the office of the Whitman County Commissioners in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington at 11:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on Monday December 16. 2019. Handicap access to the Whitman County Courthouse is available at the Mill Street Entrance. DATED the 2nd day of December, 2019. Connie E... Full story