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COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from April 7 - April 12: April 7 Properties & Developments, Inc., Palouse, Wash., transferred W. 105 Church Street, Palouse, Wash., to Molly Quiqley, Palouse, Wash., assessed value $244,000, Quit Claim Deed. April 8 Louisa M. Murphy, Colville, Wash., sold 207/209 West Front Street, St. John, Wash., to Amanda Bullough and Eugene Sandberg, Spokane, Wash., selling price $227,750, Statutory Warranty Deed. Amjad Al-Shakarji, Burien, Wash., sold 1305 SW Lehman Cou...
COLFAX — A Yakima man was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail on Friday, April 13, for eluding deputies in a stolen vehicle. According to reports, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office identified a stolen vehicle parked near a local Colfax business downtown. Christopher Lee Cornelius, 33, of Yakima, was later identified as the driver, according to reports. Upon deputies making contact, reports say Cornelius refused to comply, fleeing from the scene in the vehicle westbound on SR 26 at speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour....
COLFAX –– Residents on the west of Main Street in Colfax experienced a power outage Monday, April 15. At approximately 1 p.m., according to a report from Avista, 425 customers experienced a disruption in their electric service due to high winds in the area. Reports say, the winds caused infrastructure damage, leading to power lines being downed near Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. According to reports, an Avista crew was able to make the necessary repairs to the downed lines, res...
COLFAX — Concerned residents attended the regular Monday, April 15, Whitman County Commissioners meeting to voice concerns and start open communication about the proposed Kamiak Butte Harvest Hills Wind Turbine project. County Commissioner Art Swannack told those in attendance that they are going to have a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, when the county planner is available to give presentations on the topic. “Basically we’re going to lay the groundwork of what is allowed in the code, and what is not allowed in the code,” Swannac...
Colfax Cougar Foodmart Dhillon Building (DSHS) – newspaper box at the north corner next to the sidewalk Gazette Office – 418 S Main St. Suite 3 Main St. Books Rosauers Sunset Mart (Chevron station) The Hyde Out – newspaper box out front Endicott Endicott Food Center Garfield Schaut's Marketplace Palouse Palouse Family Market Pullman Dissmore's Rosalia Rosalia Market St. John Webb's Empire Foods Tekoa Tekoa Market Washtucna Java Bloom Daily Bulletin Routes A printed version of the Colfax Daily Bulletin is available to be delivered four times...
Lester Gale Estes, beloved son, father, brother, friend, and partner, passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on September 4, 1949, in Moscow, Idaho, Lester most recently resided in Colfax, Wash. Lester had a zest for life and enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a special bond with his son, Patrick, and cherished every moment they spent together. Lester also had a deep love for riding his bike on the open road, finding solace and joy in the freedom it brought him. In his...
Juanita J. Brophy, 97, longtime Pullman, Wash., resident passed away April 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash, at her daughter's home. Juanita was born March 26, 1927, in St. John, Wash., to Eddie & Emma (Jenkins) Jones. She grew up in the St. John/Lancaster area where she attended school in both communities. Juanita graduated from St. John High School and went to work for the Colfax School District for a time. On July 3, 1947, Juanita married William (Bill) Brophy and they made their home in St. John...
Colfax Thursday, April 11 Tomato bisque, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli and grape salad, 7-layer bar Monday, April 15 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, pie Garfield Thursday, April 18 Ham, macaroni and cheese, green string beans, green salad and dressing, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and punch Palouse Wednesday, April 17 Ham and cheese sliders, cottage cheese with fruit, 3- bean slad, chocolate chip cookies Pullman Friday, April 12 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs; oranges, banana, grapes Tuesday, April 16...
COLFAX — Students are getting ready to promenade in 2024, with Prom hitting the Palouse from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. The prom includes high school students from Colfax, Washtucna, LaCrosse, St. John/Endicott, Rosalia, Tekoa, Garfield-Palouse, Oakesdale and Colton. Colfax Junior Class Advisor Stacy Aune said that juniors across the county vote on what the theme for the year will be. This year’s theme is Meadows/Tangled. A “Rapunzel” and “Tangled” theme with lights and flowers. Aune said t...
On March 16, 2024, a group of ten volunteers waited at the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, Ariz., for their van to pick them up and take them across the border, through the desert and to Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, for a week of missionary work. The group was a mash-up of five EMT's, three missionaries, one pastor leading the group and a solitary Whitman County Gazette journalist graciously invited to document the experience. The mission trip was organized by Well Child International and aime...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from April 2 – April 8: April 2 Emilie Ann Alexander, 23, assault 4th degree, interfering with domestic violence reporting. Held without bail through Superior Court. Morgan Clinton Baker, 27, theft 2nd degree. Good time release April 3, 6:45 p.m. Brandon Phillip Searles, 39, warrant for driving with license suspended 3rd degree. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. April 3 Hector Montes Luna, 40, Stalking/domestic violence. Held without bail thr...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from April 2 – April 8: April 2 1:30 a.m.- North B Street, Albion. Suspicious person. 9:19 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 9:38 a.m.- Bauer Road, Uniontown. Burglary of two motorcycles. 11:58 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Adult Protective Services. 12:15 p.m.- North I Street, Albion. Suspicious circumstances. 2:33 p.m.- West Front Street, across in dog park, Albion. Suspicious person. 2:46 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offen...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from March 28 through April 5: March 28 Sundance South, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Tacoma, Wash., sold 610 SW Cayuse Street, Pullman, Wash., to Bobo Spec, LLC, a Washington liability company, Pullman, Wash., selling price $95,836, Statutory Warranty Deed. Sundance South LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Tacoma, Wash., sold 605 SW Waha Court, Pullman, Wash., to Bobo Spec, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Pullman, Was...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from March 29 – April 5: March 22 Osbaldo Rodrguez Cruz, charges of DWLS was dismissed by and through the Office of the Whitman county Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to plea agreement. The defendant was found guilty of driving under the influence, and sentenced to 364 day of jail, with 362 suspended, and a fine of $990.50. Defendant was sentenced to 2 days in jail, with credit for 2 days served. Defendant has a total of $1,656 in fines, due by Feb. 28,...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team saw their five-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 and 19-7 loss against the Chewelah Cougars. Both games were played on Thursday, April 4, in Colfax. The opening game saw Colfax lead 1-0 after one, then scored their second run in the bottom of the fifth inning. Colfax held Chewelah scoreless through six innings. Down to their final three outs, the Cougars rallied, scoring three runs to take the lead. The Bulldogs could not produce a run in the botto...
PALOUSE - The Palouse Lacrosse club is actively seeking participants to join their girls lacrosse team, who are already in full swing. The club practices twice a week in Pullman, with travel games played on weekends. "We aim to provide a balance between lacrosse and other sports for the girls," said Lacrosse Head Coach Brett Putney. Some players currently on the team spoke about their experience with lacrosse so far. "I play midfield. I like running up and down the field and playing, attacking,...
COLFAX - Two Colfax Bulldog wrestlers took first place in their weight class at the Jason Crawford Wrestling Memorial Tournament, taking place on Saturday, March 30. For Colfax, 16 wrestlers competed, with two taking home first-place awards. At 41 pounds, Devin Hall won his opening round match for Colfax by fall in :27 against Ryder Arreguin of Wenatchee Valley Mat Cats Wrestling. Hall lost the semifinal round by major decision against Tristyn Garza of Othello Little Guy Wrestling, 9-0. After a...
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves entered the week as the fifth-best softball team for the 1B division. After dominating two games against Wellpinit, that ranking holds true. The first game saw Tekoa-Rosalia emerge victorious 11-4, with the second game ending 24-0, in favor of the Timberwolves. Both games were played on Tuesday, April 9, in Colfax. The games were moved to Colfax due to the weather affecting the field in Tekoa. The first game saw the Timberwolves score two runs in the first...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs softball team defeated Warden 13-12, then lost to Kittitas 12-8 in a softball series Wednesday, April 3, in Colfax. On an offensive day where the Bulldogs produced two total runs through four innings, Colfax had enough in the tank to score 11 runs in the final three innings, including eight in the bottom of the fifth, and the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Warden. Kirsten Akesson pitched a total of six-and-two-thirds innings for Colfax. She allowe...
COLFAX — Local lawyer Jenna Brozik announced on Friday, April 5, her candidacy for Whitman County Superior Judge. Brozik is owner and managing attorney of the law firm, Prinz and Brozik PLLC in Pullman. Practicing law since 2010, she is licensed to practice in both states of Washington and Idaho. Prinz and Brozik represents clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, family, employment law, and estate planning. Currently serving as Presiding Judge Pro Tempore of Colfax Municipal Court, Adjunct Professor at the University of Idaho College o...
COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County Commissioner accepted a grant from the Department of Commerce on Thursday, April 4, for a childcare project in Colfax. The Port was selected as an Apparent Successful Grantee for Commerce’s two year Child Care Partnership Grant. Through the grant the Port will receive up to $20,000 in the first year and $55,000 in the second year. The Port moved forward as a continuation of a childcare project in Colfax conducted by a local organization exploring opening a childcare center in their facility. The org...
CAUSE NO. 22-2-00011-38 MOSCOW & PULLMAN BUILDING SUPPLY INC., an Idaho Corporation, Plaintiff, v. CITIZEN HOMES, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, CITIZEN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, DOUGLAS KOUFFIE, EVERGREEN HOMES, a Washington Partnership, DAVID DRAGOMIR, ANANTOLYI AVDEEV, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, JEFF UHLING, and STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY as TRUSTEE, Defendants. JEFF UHLING, Third-Party Plaintiff, v. ATLAS SAND & ROCK, INC., a Washington corporation, GABRIEL...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00053-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL A. GAY, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00059-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL J. SULLIVAN, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Perso...
AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00054-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARSHA A. APPEL, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to th...