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Colfax Thursday, Dec. 8 Sweet & Sour Meatballs, rice, Asian style vegetables, mandarin oranges and dessert. Monday, Dec. 12 Fruit, roll, and cookie bar Colton Wednesday, Dec. 14 Baked ham w/pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and pie Endicott Tuesday, Dec. 13 Ham, harvest potatoes, salad bar, rolls, pie Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 14 Baked ham w/pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and pie Pullman Friday, Dec. 9 Breakfast casserole, fruit, cinnamon roll Tuesday, Dec. 13 Homemade mac and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple...
COLFAX—The National Weather Service reports several inches of snow is expected this evening through Friday. The heaviest snowfall is expected this evening through Friday, with periods of light to moderate snowfall. 3 to 6 inches expected, and winter driving conditions are predicted to impact tonight’s evening commute. NWS reports a potential for more widespread significant snowfall Saturday, Dec. 10, with drier and colder weather through next weekend....
TEKOA—Due to current weather conditions Tekoa School are closed today, Friday, Dec. 9. There will not be virtual learning today for the Junior High and High School students....
PALOUSE — Dog found loose on the North Hill in Palouse. If anyone knows who this dog belongs to contact Officer Anderson at (509)-999-6016....
Due to a variety of respiratory illnesses in the school, Tekoa High School will convert to virtual learning Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9. The move comes from a recommendation from the Department of Health, who recommended a hybrid model to the school as a result of 25 percent of the students being absent from classes this past week as a result of the illnesses. The decision to move the remote learning for Thursday and Friday was made to help limit the spread of illnesses to the rest of the school and Tekoa community. The absent students...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022, at 3 PM in the Public Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111. Persons requiring ADA accommodations should avise us of that need. Mark Storey Director of Public Works Published Dec. 8 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL A/E SERVICES – ADA Transition Plan Development Whitman County is requesting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to hire an architectural/engineering consultant for t...
PULLMAN — The Pullman Community Council on Aging is seeking neighborhood volunteers to help local seniors stay safe. Pullman Council on Aging’s Senior Choir Service is seeking community volunteers to help shovel snow, to prevent seniors from slipping and injuring themselves during the winter weather. This will also help those that support local seniors by bringing them groceries, making social visits, or delivering Meals on Wheels. Those interested in volunteers will be matched with a nearby senior, provided shovels, and any other nec...
PULLMAN—The Pullman Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual meeting and luncheon in December. Attendees will hear from several members of the community that will report on the successes of Chamber initiatives and programs. New Chamber Board of Directors will be introduced as well. The Annual meeting will take place at Courtyard Marriott on Dec. 13, beginning at 12 p.m. Chamber members and nonmembers are welcome to attend, and reservations are required by Friday, Dec. 9. Reservations can be made by calling the Pullman Chamber of Commerce o...
COLFAX - On Saturday Dec. 3 Colfax hosted the town's annual Winterfest celebration with several vendors, live music, and tours of the Christmas decorated Perkin's House. "I thought it was a success," Colfax Chamber of Commerce Director, Molly Keogh said, noting that businesses told her there were a lot of people in the stores, and the vendors made sales, "the music was really fun." The Perkin's House was all decked out with Christmas cheer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as people wandered the house...
The Colfax High School Class of 1962 held their 60 class reunion Oct. 7-8 at the Colfax Golf Course. Those in attendance, front row, left to right are: Sandra Hopkins Wise, Spokane; Kathy Bush Carothers, Garfield; Patsy McCully Pierce, Bremerton; Andrea Depew Labish, Airway heights; Connie Neil Markantes, Oregon City, OR; Rosalinda Rogers Schluneger, Colfax; Geneal Erickson Palmer, Eatonville; Back row, left to right are: Bob Lothspeich, Colfax; Roger Stueckle, Pendleton, OR; David Barber,...
Joey Dean “JD” Elder passed away at his home in Canby, Oregon on February 27, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at age 52. Joey was born in Spokane, WA on December 13, 1969. He attended school in Pullman initially. At age 8 he moved to Garfield, WA where he graduated from Garfield-Palouse High School in 1988. Joey was active in sports all through school and lettered in basketball, football and track. He achieved Eagle Scout in 1987. To many underclassmen, Joey was someone they looked up to. Joey loved growing up in the small community of... Full story
David Allen Ulrick, age 76 of Garfield, Wash., passed away November 30, 2022, at Pullman, Wash. Arrangements are pending at Kramer Funeral Home, Palouse, Wash....
I’ll soon be hopping into the pickup for the long drive from Olympia back home to Ritzville. These past few days were spent in our state capital for Senate Assembly Days, which has included several committee, caucus and individual meetings. Things got busy even before I reached Olympia. On my way west last Tuesday, I stopped in Ellensburg to meet with the new president of Central Washington University, Jim Wohlpart, over a cup of coffee. We had a good chat about a number of topics, including C...
In June, Gov. Jay Inslee dictated there would be a permanent COVID-19 vaccine mandate that extended beyond the reach of his emergency powers. When the Legislature convenes in the new year, our other elected representatives need to take that unfair requirement away. I was told it might be possible with a budget provision. For now, rules have been written — effective Nov. 4 — and a COVID-19 vaccine is now required for taxpayer-funded employment in state executive and small cabinet agencies. A lot...
COLFAX – A strong mind and body are crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I learned this while recently completing basic training for the United States Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. I was never a stranger to the gym. In fact, I spent every morning working out at FIT gym in downtown Colfax prior to leaving for the military. As a regular there, I always focused on strength training and cardio. Afterward, I would get my morning cappuccino and find myself at my desk in the bullpen at the G...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Nov. 22 to Nov. 26: Nov. 18 8:18 a.m.- Thorn Street and F Street. Officer advised of a pickup driving unsafely with children getting on the bus. 10:15 a.m.- Hauser Avenue. Officer responded to malicious mischief. 3:15 p.m.- Fairview Street. Officer responded to a suspicious person/circumstance. 4:36 p.m.- East Street. Officer responded to two dogs running at large. 8:34 p.m.- East Street. Officer responded to a stray dog. Nov. 19 3:20 p.m.- Walla Walla Highway. O...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 20 to Dec. 5: Nov. 30 1:52 a.m.- East Valleyview Avenue, Colfax. Deputy responded to assist the Colfax Police Department. 7:12 a.m.- Sand Road, Pullman. Deputy responded to a theft report. 7:43 a.m.- South Lebo Street, Tekoa. Deputy responded to speak with a parent regarding issues with their child. 7:55 a.m.- West Wawawai Street, Colfax. Deputy responded to assist the Colfax Police Department. 10:05 a.m.- North B Street, Albion. Deputy responded to a juv...
ROSALIA – After a 2021-22 season that saw the Timberwolves score 70 points twice the whole season, the Tekoa-Rosalia boys basketball team has hit that total three straight times to begin its season 3-0. It's the best start for the team since the 2018-19 season, where the team went 2-1. The first game on the Timberwolves' schedule was an away game on Nov. 29 against the Columbia Lions of Hunters, WA. Tekoa-Rosalia had already put the game out of reach by halftime, going up 40-20 after the b...
COLFAX – The Lady Bulldogs improved to 3-0 on the season and 1-0 in league competition after running away with the lead to the tune of a 59-28 final against their league rivals, the Liberty Lancers. Colfax wasted no time building a cushion against Liberty, going up 14-6 midway through the first quarter and ending the frame with a 10-point lead. The Lady Bulldogs didn't let their rivals get back into the game, adding 14 more points to their tally in the second quarter while holding the Lancers t...
COLFAX – After opening the season with a win against Mabton on Nov. 30, the Colfax boys basketball team once again took home court, this time against league rival Liberty (Spangle). An eventful affair ensued, with Colfax just able to keep Liberty out of reach with a nine-point, 66-57 win. Neither team was able to gain much ground from each other in the first quarter, with Colfax holding a narrow 9-7 lead with 3:30 to go in the first quarter before Liberty tied it up on the very next p...
PULLMAN – Multiple squads from various different levels traveled to Medical Lake on Dec. 3 to compete against each other in wrestling. This included Whitman County teams such as Tekoa-Rosalia and Pullman. Out of 10 teams, the Greyhounds took first place with an overall team score of 266 and the Timberwolves came in last with an overall score of 28. Pullman had multiple wrestlers finish second place or better in various weight classes in the Scramble. In the 120-lb. weight class, Pullman's G...
REARDAN - Colfax, Garfield-Palouse and Tekoa-Rosalia opened their 2022-23 high school wrestling seasons Thursday, Dec. 1, at the annual Reardan Takedown Jamboree. Team scores were not kept at the event designed as a tune-up for the season, with high schoolers taking the mat for one-minute bouts in an effort to be the first to takedown opponents three times. For Tekoa-Rosalia, Joshua "Matthew" Gamez went undefeated at160 pounds, scoring 6 takedowns while only giving up two. Without any opponents...
In the December 1 issue of the Whitman County Gazette an article was written about the Family First Tax with incorrect information. The following article has corrections regarding deadlines for the tax, and requirements for applicants. COLFAX — In their Monday, Nov. 28 County Commissioner meeting Department of Revenue representative, Aminta Spencer gave a presentation on the Family First Tax. The Families Tax Credit is a tax refund starting in 2023 that will help Washington workers, and their families get more money back at tax time. The r...
