Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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Pet Peeves People who put studded tires on pickups, you don’t need them, cars do! Adults who gossip about children and judge their parents. Especially school employees Okeydokes The Cougs!...
Forgive my self-indulgence, but at the very start I need to point out that while I may not be young, I am immature. The immature part is familiar to anyone who knows me. But what's important here is that I'm old. So I freely admit that what I'm writing here comes with a bias: The Democrats are guilty of gross age discrimination and, might I add, hypocrisy. It is, after all, the same party that sanctimoniously pretends to oppose all "isms," but obviously that doesn't include ageism. I'm specifically talking about the ones who would fancy themsel...
It's roughly the one-month anniversary of CNN reporter Jim Acosta repeatedly telling President Donald Trump at a press conference that the migrant caravan is "hundreds and hundreds of miles away" and "not an invasion," and objecting to a campaign ad that showed migrants climbing border walls -- "they're not going to be doing that." Now, thousands of migrants from the caravan have arrived in the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, and hundreds of them stormed a border crossing, climbing the fence and throwing rocks. U.S. border agents used tear gas...
The newly released National Climate Assessment highlights the growing and extreme dangers of climate change in every region of the U.S. This week, a bipartisan bill – the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act - was introduced by three Republicans and three Democrats (Whitman County Gazette, 11/29/18.) The bill is a recognition that climate change is a human issue, no matter party or region, and that it’s critical to act now. The Act provides a template for the market itself to significantly bring down climate emissions while sti...
The Council on Aging & Human Services is pleased to report that in fiscal year 2017, 88 percent of all donations and grants entrusted to COAHS went directly to program services. The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, Don Cox, Duane Gottschalk and myself have worked alongside our Executive Director, Paige Collins, and her talented staff, to ensure that each dollar given to COAHS is used efficiently. We are very proud of this financial metric and wanted to convey this to you, the people of Whitman County. During the upcoming season of...
In response to Mike Largent’s recent letter I’ll take the opportunity to explain Mike’s failure to fully explain circumstances of two (2) commissioner meetings. The first meeting regarding waste/trash, right-of-way encroachment, junk cars and failure to meet zoning requirements in Steptoe was on 4 Sept. 18. Steptoe was zoned in 1980 by commissioners Henning, Henley and Boone. The zoning was reviewed by the current commissioners in 2015. Discussion points were: Art Swannack stated he had discussed the problem with a number of Steptoe resid...
When Congress convenes next year lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care. In November, voters made it clear, health care was on top of their minds. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation a third of voters said it was the “most important” issue. It ranked higher than the economy and jobs. What is driving Americans is their fear of losing health insurance, their home and savings to battle cancer or other life-threatening conditions. According to the Washington Post, our cou...
REAL ESTATE Thomas L. Boyd, Palouse, to Jack and Ernesta Willey, Pullman, 1976 56 X 14 mobile home on S. Grand, Pullman, $11,000, Nov. 27. Terence Frei, Colton, to Charles and Carol Stiff, Brush Prairie, house and lots on Butte Street, Colton, $450,000, Nov. 27. Henry and Sherri Wheeler, Tacoma, to Jabes Garcia, Spring, Texas, house on N. Crosby, Tekoa, $57,500, Nov. 27. Nehal Abu-lail and Nouraldeen Alsouwd, San Antonio, Texas,to Justin Steward, Pullman, house on SW Marcia Drive, Pullman, $302,500, Nov. 27. J & R Home Investments, Fontana,...
Linda Hennigar and Diane Monson of Dusty are members of the Tapestry musical group which will present a program of Christmas music at the following dates, times and locations: The Perkins House in Colfax on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 12:30 p.m.; Hill-Ray Plaza in Colfax on Monday, Dec. 10, at 6:15 p.m.; The Courtyard in Colfax on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m., and The Atrium in the W.S.U. Library in Pullman on Friday, Dec. 14, at 12:10 p.m. Kim and Cindy Pitts hosted Thanksgiving for family in their home. Daughter Amanda arrived Tuesday prior to...
Endicott Community Club hosted Santa's arrival in town. The lighted decorations scattered around the downtown area at the direction of Carol Larson and her crew were lit to start the night. Many private homes are lit up with lights and decorations to accompany the others. Japanese lanterns were lit and rose over town to stay in one place, no wind. The fireworks were spectacular thanks to Tony Anderson and his crew. Santa arrived on a fire truck to a street full of children. The cafeteria changed into a Santa Claus corner created by Teri...
Final numbers are in for proceeds of the 2018 Haunted Palouse, which ran over two weekends in October. Total net proceeds were $70,603, a record for the event which marked its 17th year. Recipients of the money this year are as follows: Palouse Community Center, $24,711; 4H Palouse Area Robotics, $10,060; FFA, $8,825; Garfield/Palouse Athletic Club, $8,825; Palouse Skate Park/Tony Kettel Skate Gardens, $7,589; Palouse Chamber of Commerce, $7,060, and Roy M. Chatters Printing Museum, $3,530....
Chiara Brunialti has always loved traveling and seeing the world, seeing new places and learning about different cultures. She was born and raised in Recoaro Terme, Italy. Chiara began studying abroad in 2014, at the end of her second year in middle school when her English teacher organized a seven-day study trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. After that, she was hooked and started traveling every opportunity that she could find. Her travels included England more than once, Germany and Spain. Chiara...
When Robin and Robert Adams moved to Whitman County in 2005, Robin was invited to decorate Ditzy's Coffee shop. Among the decorations was a flower arrangement with a chunk of log as the base. Robin's mother had an eye for flower arrangements that Robin had always admired. “Her arrangements were beautiful and made me want to do it,” she said. In a short time the Yule Log, as she now calls the creation, was sold, but was soon returned with complaints from the wife of the buyer on its poor wor...
Bethel Cemetery at Steptoe will join more than 1,400 locations across America in the National Wreaths Across America Day. This will be the first year Bethel will participate in the program which has a mission to remember veterans, honor their service and teach the next generation about the sacrifices that were made. The goal for Steptoe is to raise enough funds to place 104 wreaths on headstones of veterans in the cemetery Dec. 15, the designated day of remembrance, according to Cherry Alice Van Tine. Wreaths Across America, based in Columbia...
The town-appointed committee for the former Garfield Methodist Church will host its second event Sunday at the 1906 building on West Union Street. The church was de-consecrated in May and sold to the town. Garfield invites the public to a Christmas concert and open house Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. Performing will be a range of acts, including vocal group the Joe Street Jokers, Potlatch Community Band brass ensemble, John Elwood, Matt Zook and Garfield school groups. The former church is now...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Bulldog burger or chicken patty, fries, cheese, fruit. Tuesday: Straw hats or burger, fruit, refried beans, donut. Wednesday: Chicken patty or burger, fries, fruit, carrots. Thursday: Pizza or chicken patty, Caesar salad, pineapple, ice cream. Friday: Corn dog or burger, nacho chips, fruit, salad. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets, broccoli with cheese, carrot sticks, Mandarin oranges, muffin. Tuesday: Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mixed berries, cinnamon square. Wednesday: Early...
Ornament making LaCrosse Library will host an ornament making day in conjunction with Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Before or after visiting with Santa, youngsters can make a holiday ornament at the library. The free event is sponsored by the Friends of the LaCrosse Library. For more information, contact Tami Schwartz at 509-549-3770 or visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. Garfield Christmas meal Garfield Community Meal will be the annual Christmas meal, held on the second Thursday this month,...
Rosalia author and artist Diane Nebel will be featured at the Rosalia Library's Starry Night Storytime tonight Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Diane will be sharing an unpublished story called ‘Letters to the South Pole,’ about Santa's faraway brother. The wintery fun will continue with crafts, cocoa, cookies and several other stories, games and songs appropriate for elementary and younger children. Kids younger than eight will need a grown-up accompanying them. For more information, contact Marcy Campbell at 509-523-3109, or visit the Events Cal...
Thursday, Dec. 6 Colfax – 2:30 to 7 p.m. – Winterfest – Santa Claus, festival of trees, lighted main street parade, fireworks, free hot cocoa, 3D printing, artwork, raffle tickets and more at The Center. Tekoa – 3 p.m. – Cookies for Teens – Games, study space, cookies and hot chocolate for teens. Albion – 4 p.m. – Afterschool Art – Come to the library after school for a fun “crafternoon.” Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Starry Night Storytime – Come snuggle up for a special, wintery storytime. Friday, Dec. 7 Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John and Union...
A superior court jury Nov. 27 convicted Tyler T. Bagby, 24, Pullman, on all four charges filed against him after Pullman Police responded in the early morning hours last Feb. 4 to a series of calls reporting a break-in and assault at two different locations. Bagby was convicted of residential burglary, fourth degree assault, malicious mischief and harassment. He has been scheduled for sentencing Dec. 14. The two-day trial ended Nov. 27 with Bagby testifying in his own defense. He was the only witness for the defense. The investigation report...
Carissa Slater, Spanaway, was injured last Thursday morning when she lost control of a 2000 Land Rover Discovery on Highway 26 east of Dusty. She was transported to Whitman Hospital in Colfax. According to the Washington State Patrol report, she was driving eastbound at 6:59 a.m. when the Land Rover left the roadway on the right side of the road and rolled through a four-wire fence near mile marker 119....
At Whitman Hospital and Medical Center Casey, Ashlynn Rose, born Nov. 27 at five pounds, three ounces, to Shawn Kinzer and and Bridgette Olsen, Colfax. Paternal grandparent is Sue Casey, Kamiah, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Teresa and Dave Pattan. Baby joins siblings Jesse, Jonathan, Justin, Jordyn, Justice, Brittany, Ashley and Emily. Emerson, Sadeigh Marie, born Dec. 3 at seven pounds, 12 ounces, to Joseph and Courtney Emerson, Prosser, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Bill Emerson, LaCrosse, and Judy Emerson, Kennewick. Maternal... Full story