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MARRIAGE LICENSES Joseph Robert Haynes, 23, and Rebecca Jean Jeffries, 18, both Oakesdale, Dec. 14. Frederick Penn Norris, 34, and Johanna Marie Rothstrom, 31, both St. John, Dec. 17. REAL ESTATE Mona Garnett, Spokane, to William and Connie Simmons, Kennewick, house on SW Rose Street, Malden, $39,000, Dec. 5. Daniel and Jean Stromberger, as trustees to Andrew and Angela Shields, land southwest of Lamont, $176,160, Dec. 6. Tekoa Parks and Recreation to City of Tekoa, six lots in McDonalds addition, and City of Tekoa to Tekoa Parks and Recreation...
Pullman firefighters took a hose line up a snowy hillside Wednesday morning to extinguish a fire in an attached garage at the end of an icy and snowy road. The fire was confined to the garage of the single-family home at 1905 NE Landis Place, near Juniper Street. One of the two residents told firefighters that he was having coffee in the kitchen when he smelled something burning in the garage and called 9-1-1. As firefighters approached the house, they could see smoke pouring from eaves of the garage and when they opened the garage door, there...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Heiden, Emmett Paul, born Dec. 13 at nine pounds, to Zach and Jessica Heiden, Colton, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Dale and Sue Heiden, Rhinelander, Wis. Maternal grandparents are John and Joan Dugger, Lewiston, Idaho. Baby joins brother Isaac, 1. Emerson, Tyler Andrew, born Dec. 15 at seven pounds, 10 ounces, to Robert and Janelle Emerson, Albion, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Dan and Vicki Emerson, Albion, Wash. Maternal grandparents are Randy Whitaker, Boise, Idaho, and Laurie Stone, Moses Lake, Wash.... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner, Dec. 8, 1893 The preliminary examination of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Sutton, on a charge of assault with intent to murder her son-in-law, C. Eugene Prescott Oct. 14th, was held before Justice of the Peace Zimmerman Friday and Saturday. Dec. 15, 1893 At about 3 o'clock Monday morning, Roadmaster W. Bollens, of the U.P., received word that a big washout had occurred at Elberton. He went thither on freight train No. 41 at about 4 o'clock Monday morning. The train stopped a considerable distance from the river bridge, and...
Tim Gehring with Gehring & Associates in Pullman will present a “Small Business Package” at the monthly Cup O’ Joe on the Palouse session Jan. 2 at Pullman's Columbia Bank on SE Bishop Blvd., from 10 to 11 a.m. It will be a question and answer session for small business owners to start off the new year. Topics will include accounting software, payroll basics, state and local taxes, partnership accounting, changing laws and new paid medical family leave. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. The monthly Cup O' Joes sessions are spons...
A graveside service for Gary James Brunner, 62, Palouse, was held Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse at 1 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Palouse Federated Church with Pastor Corey Laughary officiating Mr. Brunner died late the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16, at his home from an apparent heart attack. Born Oct. 29, 1956, in Saginaw, Mich., to James and Doris Brunner, he attended schools in Michigan and graduated from high school in 1974.... Full story
A Memorial/Celebration of Life will be held for Lois June McBride, age 85, on January 12, 2019, at 1 pm in Oakesdale, Wash., at the Presbyterian Church. There will be a lunch in the church basement following the service. Lois June McBride was born in Dyersburg, Tenn.,on June 16, 1933, to William and Ruby Bluew. She joined her husband, James in heaven on November 14, 2018, from the Hospice House in Spokane surrounded by family. Lois enjoyed cooking for and visiting with family and friends. Her... Full story
Bryan Jones, Dusty; Warren and Julie Jones, Hauser, Idaho, and Emelie Jones and friends T.J. and McKenzie, Spokane, were Christmas Day dinner guests at the home of Fran Jones. Linda Hennigar attended candlelight worship services Christmas Eve at Selbu Lutheran Church. Afterward, she headed to Kennewick to spend Christmas at the home of her daughter and family, Jay, Tami and Wesley Banks. Karen Broeckel joined a family group at the home of Greg and Gwen Nolan in Colfax to celebrate Christmas. Others in attendance included Jason Nolan, Jeanette...
Visitors won’t need a Discover Pass on New Year’s Day or Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two days in January when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use. The first free day is Jan. 1 and the second day is Jan. 21, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. A State Parks Discover Pass to visit parks is $30 a year. One-day permits are $10. The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks could designate up to 12 free days each year when the pass would n...
Mary Collins, who is currently serving as president of the Pullman League of Women Voters, receives a Franz Bakery Spirit of Giving prize on Dec. 20. She was nominated for her work with both the Albion Food Pantry as well as being one of the volunteers who put together and work on the summer meals program for the children in Albion, according to Paige Collins, executive director of the Council on Aging and Human Services at Colfax. Mary also serves on the COA/COAST Board of Directors. She...
Whitman Conservation District's annual meeting will be Jan. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Colfax Golf Course. Presentations will focus on precision agricultural technologies. Dinner will be provided, and a no-host bar will be available. Please RSVP: brianwhitmancd@gmail.com...
All individuals eight years and older are invited to enroll in Regional Theatre of the Palouse Performing Arts School. Workshop participants will learn to work as a cast and build confidence together through singing, dancing and acting. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 14, and will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:15-5:30 p.m. Showcase will be March 2. Tuition is $200. Need-based scholarships are available. Call the RTOP box office at 509-334-0750 for details and enrollment. https://www.rtoptheatre.org/auditions...
Although there are many Christmas traditions that are shared around the world, it is always intriguing to hear how people create magic in their own family and adopt traditions that hold deep meaning for their families. This week I have reflected on my own memories while growing up. As a child, I remember gathering together with my cousins (there were more than 30) at my grandparents' home on Christmas Eve. We were all dressed in our Sunday best. Grandma had been cooking divinity, caramels, peanu...
Questions 1. BALLET: What is the name of the young girl who stars in “The Nutcracker”? 2. TELEVISION: Which actor played the dad in the sitcom “Eight Is Enough”? 3. GOVERNMENT: According to the Constitution, what is the minimum age of a member of the U.S. Senate? 4. MUSIC: What is the nickname of country music singer Hank Williams Jr.? 5. FOOD & DRINK: Where did gumbo originate in the United States? 6. MOVIES: Which 1990s film had the tagline, “A little pig goes a long way”? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president is honored in the Wrestling H...
* It was way back in the 17th century when noted Scottish scholar Patrick Young made the following sage observation: “The trouble with weather forecasting is that it’s right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.” * As 2018 winds down, you might want to keep this crime fact in mind: Those who study such things say that New Year’s Day is the No. 1 holiday for car theft. Perhaps they’re making up for Christmas Day, which is typically the holiday with the fewest auto thefts. * I bet you didn’t know there’s a w...
