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PALOUSE — A cell phone was found on Main Street and community leaders want to return it to its owner. The phone was found at Palouse Market and turned in, according to Deputy Clerk Misty La Follett. To claim the phone, call the market at...

COLFAX — Here are the calls for service from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 4-10: Jan. 4 Driving while license suspended on Fairmount Road, Pullman. Vehicle stuck in a snowbank on O’Donnell Road, Pullman. Vehicle stuck in the...

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... Full story

Jan. 3-7 Colfax Monday – Potato bar: Chili, cheese, bacon bits, onions and sour cream; Broccoli, tropical fruit & dessert Thursday – Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears & dessert Colton Wednesday – Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes,... Full story

Dianne Boonreif and Jo Ellen Kostoff, of Newport, sold agricultural land to Michael and Michele Brown, of Oakesdale, parcels 2-0000-48-18-13-1590, 2-0000-44-18-18-2000, selling price $507,862, statutory warranty deed, Dec. 20 Dianne Boonreif and Jo...

Monday, Dec. 27 9:11 a.m. – Undisclosed – The chief responded to “other law enforcement calls.” 5:52 p.m. – Lake Street – An officer, EMTs and the fire department responded to a domestic dispute and two people were arrested. 9:40 p.m....

Monday, Dec. 27 9:06 a.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A deputy conducted a welfare check. 10:47 a.m. – Albion Road, Pullman – A vehicle slid off the road. 11:12 a.m. – Ramsey Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to a report of a...

PALOUSE — Palouse continues working on a proposal to allow secondary homes, known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Before the city council can approve amending Municipal Code, Title 17, to allow construction of additional homes on property the...

PALOUSE — Palouse started considering the construction of walking paths during the city’s planning commission meeting for December. Holly White began the discussion, asking how the city could improve the paths residents use for walking....

Town of LaCrosse sold undisclosed land in town to Nancy Taylor, of Aurora, Ore., parcel 1-0540-00-00-00-0061, selling price $50, statutory warranty deed, Nov. 29 Lelia Hayward, heir of Ronald Hayward, John Hayward, Susan Hayward, and Steve Hayward,...

SPOKANE — The National Weather Service released a report in December breaking down the moisture and drought information for the Inland Northwest. Drought conditions have shown small improvements throughout the month of December across the Inland...

PALOUSE – The City of Palouse needs to fill a vacant councilmember seat. Palouse is accepting letters of interest to fill vacated council position 3 to serve until Dec. 31, 2024. “This is a council-appointed position and is open until filled,...

Monday, Dec. 20 1:38 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer assisted an agency. 9:09 a.m. – First Street – The chief responded to a disabled semi-truck blocking the road. 10:36 a.m. – Main Street – The chief spoke to a person about someone who w...