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Cheney School Dist. Prop. No. 1 Levy, Yes - 75% Levy, No - 25% Cheney School Dist. Prop. No. 2 Levy, Yes - 0% Levy, No - 100% Cheney School Dist. Prop. No. 3 Levy, Yes - 50% Levy, No - 50% LaCrosse School Dist. 126 Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy Levy, Yes - 63.14% Levy, No - 36.86% Tekoa School Dist. 265 Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy Levy, Yes - 70.09% Levy, No - 29.91% Tekoa School Dist. 265 Replacement Capital Levy for Health, Safety and Technology Improvements Levy, Yes - 69.33% Levy, No - 30.67% P...
Stanley Roy Staves, Jr. "J.R." passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. He was born on August 28, 1970, in Spokane, Wash., to Stanley Roy Staves, Sr and Judy (Kellog) Staves. He grew up in Spokane and attended school there. That's where he met Rebecca Anderson. Together they were married in 1988 in Goldendale, Wash., before moving to the St. John/Endicott area. They welcomed three children, Brittany, Adam and Ian. JR worked for CoAg in Rosalia...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 24 – Feb. 5 Jan. 24 8:29 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 12:29 p.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Fingerprints. 1:59 p.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 2:01 p.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:04 p.m.- Fulfs Road, Pullman. Communication problem. 2:38 p.m.- SR 26, Colfax. Communications problem. 2:50 p.m.- SR 27 milepost 4, Pullman. Two-vehicle accident injury accident, call handle...
OAKESDALE — Three girl and three boy Whitman County 1B schools are comepting in basketball districts. Oakesdale. Garfield-Palouse, and Colton girls are underway as of Wednesday, Feb. 7, and Oakesdale, Garfield-Palouse, and Tekoa-Rosalia will start their district runs on Thursday, Feb. 8. Results will be in the next edition of the Gazette....
TEKOA — With the regular season coming to a close on the 2023-24 regular season, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves defeated the Dayton Bulldogs, earning themselves a spot in the district playoffs with the victory. Tekoa-Rosalia were in total control of the game from start-to-finish, defeating the Bulldogs 62-28. The Timberwolf defense did not allow the Bulldogs to score more than eight points in any of the four quarters. On the other hand, Tekoa-Rosalia scored 23 points in the first quarter, and 41 in the first half to shut down all hope from t...
Dorothy Lee Bothman, 94, passed to the arms of her Savior on January 19, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. On December 24, 1929, Dorothy was born on the family farm of her parents Wilbur and Florence Crockett near Rosalia, Wash. She attended Prairie View Elementary and graduated from Latah High School in 1948. She completed her academic endeavors after graduating from Kinman Business College. Dorothy's 40-year banking career started in...
COLFAX — Several Whitman County locals made President’s and Dean’s lists at various schools. Palouse local Derek Bowechop made the Gonzaga University President’s List for the fall 2023 semester, earning a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average. From Colton, Sidni Whitcomb, and Thornton local Ellie Tollett made the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, earning a 3.5 to 3.84 GPA. Colfax local Kari Largent made the University of Alabama Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above. Also, at the University of Alabama, Pa...
PULLMAN- With National Thank A Mail Carrier Day approaching Sunday, Feb. 4, The United Way of Whitman County UWWC said they are thankful to all the mail carriers that have delivered more than 12,000 books to 19 towns and cities to children enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. United Way of Whitman County Executive Director Deanna Bren said that volunteers on the board oversee the program, "They just do an amazing job and are very involved with local post offices," Bren said. Board...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 18 – Jan. 23 Jan. 18 4:10 a.m.- Johnson Road, milepost 10, Colton. Non-injury accident. 4:58 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Agency assist. 4:05 p.m.- Bennett Road, Colfax. Fraud. 6:01 p.m.- North Morton Street, Jennings Elementary School, Colfax. DARE. Jan. 19 9:13 a.m.- SR 27, Pullman. Property damage, non vandalism. 9:19 a.m.- SR 195 milepost 31, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 10:48 p.m.- Maple Street, Medical Lake. Transportation detail. 11:04 a.m.-...
ROSALIA— On this year’s special election ballot, the Rosalia School District No. 320 Board of Directors proposed two levies: a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation (EP&O) levy and a Replacement Capital levy for technology, safety and security improvements. The Rosalia School District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 concerning an EP&O levy to finance educational programs and operation expenses not fully funded by the state. The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by...
OAKESDALE - With one road game left to play for the Oakesdale Nighthawks girls basketball team in the regular season, Oakesdale took care of business on their home floor for senior night. Three seniors were recognized before the game began, they were: Payton Davis, Brieyn Henley, and Samantha Holling. "Our three seniors are exceptional young ladies and each of them brings a leadership quality that is essential to our team's cohesiveness and chemistry. Sam is our veteran leader and her team's...
ST. JOHN - St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse won two-of-three games before sliding into a three-game losing streak to end their season. During the three games was senior night for two Eagle players, they were: Matthew DeFord and Landen Miller. DeFord and Miller were recognized before their game on Tuesday, Jan. 23, against the Odessa Tigers, in St. John. Both the Eagles and Tigers battled throughout the first three quarters, it was not until the end when Odessa pulled away to take the 71-54 victory....
TEKOA - Basketball in Whitman County is transitioning from regular season play to district playoff play, however, senior nights took place across the county last week for many schools. Tekoa-Rosalia saw six boy basketball players recognized and one girl player. There was also one cheerleader recognized. Senior night in Tekoa concluded a two-game week for the Timberwolves, who took on the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles on Friday, Jan. 26, in St. John. Tekoa-Rosalia would prove too strong...
COLFAX — Four Whitman County locals made a university and institution President’s List for the 2023-2024 Fall term. Accounting student Justin Thompson, of Pullman, was named on the President’s List at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Also from Pullman, studying Health Science at Springfield College in Massachusets, Katherine Johnson made the college President’s List. 2020 Oakesdale graduate Kyla Hansen made the Gonzaga University President’s List by maintaining a 3.85 to 4.0 grade point average for the 2023 fall semester. Hansen is studyi...
SPOKANE — Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) released the 2023 Fall Quarter honor roll, with several Whitman County locals listed as achieving a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Albion local Susanna Molsee maintained a 3.0 or above at SFCC for the 2023 Fall Quarter. Also, Endicott locals Emery Molina and Kaylee Smith made the SFCC honor roll. Garfield local Olivia Booth got a 3.0 or above for the SFCC Fall Quarter. Colfax locals Piper Cai, Trenton Lyman and Deron Duncan made the SCC honor roll for t...
UNIONTOWN — The Port of Whitman County Commissioners voted to authorize an Economic Development and Tourism Agreement with the Town of Uniontown to help fund the revitalization of the restroom facility in Holzer Park in their regular Thursday, Jan. 18, commission meeting. The commissioners voted to authorize Port Executive Director Kara Riebold to sign the agreement to provide Uniontown with a contribution of $25,000 toward the restroom in Holzer Park. Uniontown is seeking an excess levy for parks in 2025 to provide a $5,000 match to meet t...
TEKOA — In an email from Wednesday, Jan. 17, Tekoa Principal Yolanda Bone reported that Tekoa School’s heating system experienced some issues during the cold snap, with some classes heating only up to 63 or 69 degrees. “Some classes are heating up to programmed temperatures,” Bone said in the email, noting that classes with colder temperatures had space heaters running. Tekoa was not the only school to experience some issues; LaCrosse School Superintendent Doug Curtis said that LaCrosse had some HVAC units on the rooftop with one of them sh...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan.16 – Jan. 17 Jan. 16 6:48 a.m.- South Whitman Avenue, Rosalia. Suspicous person. 8:42 a.m.- SR 270 and Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Agency assist WSP, 3 vehicle accident. 9:09 a.m.- Reid Road and SR 27, Pullman. Parking problem. 9:41 a.m.- SR 128 milepost 1, Clarkston. Agency assist WSP one vehicle slide off. 11:05 a.m.- South Fairview Avenue, Rosalia. Civil matter. 11:17 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 1:43 p.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa....
TEKOA - Several Whitman County athletic programs are struggling to reschedule games late in the season, as weather conditions caused many cancellations. For the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, the boys team played just one game last week, with games against Pomeroy and Waitsburg cancelled. The game against Waitsburg has been cancelled, and the Pomeroy game is now scheduled to be played on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The lone Timberwolf game was against the Cusick Panthers. The game against the Panthers was pl...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 9 – Jan. 15: Jan. 9 2:52 a.m.- Wilhelm Road, Rosalia. 911 open line call. 6:53 a.m.- South Whitman Avenue, Rosalia. Domestic dispute. 7:40 a.m.- Estes Road and Whelan Road, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 8:29 a.m.- West 2nd Street, Albion. Welfare check. 9:28 a.m.- East Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Welfare check. 1:03 p.m.- John Henley Road, Hay. VIN Inspection. 2:14 p.m.- 3rd Street, Endicott. Theft of tools. 2:44 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Finge...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Elections Office has released the 2024 Local Voters' Pamphlet for the Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 Special Election, with ballots expected to be mailed out Friday, Jan. 26. This year's Special Election ballot has several school district resolutions from LaCrosse School District, Pullman School District, Colfax School District, St. John School District, Tekoa School District, Steptoe School District, Colton School District, Endicott School District, Rosalia School District,...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings boys basketball team have won seven of their last eight games, including two straight against Whitman County opponents. The most recent game for the Vikings was a match up with the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves. The game was played on Saturday, Jan. 13, and took place in Tekoa. The Vikings used a 20-point second quarter to help secure a 59-48 victory over the Timberwolves. With the win, the Vikings are 5-2 in 1B district play, tied for third-best. The Timberwo...
PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse Vikings girls basketball team are a bright, youthful team, who get better with each passing game. This week was no different, as the girls took down two 1B district opponents in dominating fashion. The Vikings defeated the Asotin Panthers by 18, then took down Whitman County opponent, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, by 35. The girls team has just five games left to be played in the regular season, and are making a late push for a hope in the state championship tournament. The game against Asotin was played on T...
COLTON - The Colton Wildcats took on the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves for the second time in two weeks, with the same result occurring as the game before. The game was played on Friday, Jan. 12, with the game taking place in Colton. The Timberwolves used a 25-point advantage after the first quarter to earn the 63-39 victory over the Wildcats. Tekoa-Rosalia scored 28 points in the first quarter, led by 13 from Isaac Bone, while holding Colton to just three in the quarter. Five Timberwolf players...
COLTON — The only game this week for the Colton girls basketball team was against the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves. Colton held Tekoa-Rosalia to nine total points, while scoring 61 to win by 52. Kyndra Stout led Colton with 23 points, Rori Weber had 16, and Ella Nollmeyer had 10 points. The next game for Colton will be played on Friday, Jan. 19, against Prescott. The game will be in Prescott at 6 p.m....
