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COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Feb. 20 7:26 a.m.- Fulfs Road, Pullman. 911 static call. 12:06 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John High School. DARE. 2:27 p.m.- East Alder Street, Tekoa. Court order violation. 3:23 p.m.- South Crosby Street, Tekoa. Court order violation. 3:55 p.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Theft of a debit card. 6:46 p.m.- East Mohr Street, Palouse. Citizen assist. 7:16 p.m.- Southeast Aerie Street, Malden. Suicidal subject. 8:53 p.m.- South Crosb...
Joanne was born February 16, 1934, in Tekoa, Washington to Grant and Helen Smith Scott. She passed away February 11, 2024, just five days shy of her 90th birthday. She was the youngest of four girls. She married George Groom in 1953 and they made their home in Tekoa, raising six children. The marriage ended in divorce, and she later married Alan Knopes residing in the Colfax area. Alan passed away in 2000 and Joanne moved back to Tekoa area and then back to Colfax as a long-term resident of the... Full story
TEKOA - Before the 1B state tournament opening rounds took place, the 1B All-League teams were announced just before the district championship games in Dayton. On the girls side, 11 players from three teams were recognized, as well as the Oakesdale head coach, Heidi Perry, receiving Coach Of The Year honors. For the Oakesdale girls, seniors Payton Davis and Samantha Holling, junior Lucy Hockett, sophomore Bradyn Henley and freshman Grace Perry were recognized. For the Garfield-Palouse Vikings,...
COLFAX - Convicted child rapist and former Tekoa resident Carl Shelton, 23, wanted on a nationwide warrant out of Whitman County, turned himself into the Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon, Feb. 26. Shelton failed to appear in court for a probation violation hearing, resulting in a nationwide warrant for his arrest issued by Superior Court Judge Gary Libey. Shelton pled guilty to second-degree child rape for assaulting a girl in Tekoa in 2020. He was sentenced by Libey to six months in jail...
TEKOA - The effort to bring candidates for public office to town to interact with area voters and present their platforms has landed a gubernatorial candidate. The Tekoa Events Center on Crosby Street will host a meet-and-greet for former Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. Food and beverages will be available from C&Ds Tekoa Bar and Grill. Following the relaxed event, the 73-year-old Reichert will head down the street to Empire Theater, 126 S. Crosby St., to...
Annette Louise Clausen, 98, of Tekoa, Wash., passed away in her home on the evening of March 2, 2024. Annette was born on November 28, 1925, in Madera Col., Calif., to George Joseph and Alice Lena Waddell. The family moved to Idaho when Annette was a young child. She spent the remainder of her childhood in the Potlatch area where she worked on the family farm alongside her cousins. Annette graduated from Potlatch High School and went on to study education at The Normal School in Lewiston,... Full story
TEKOA — The Innovia Foundation is sponsoring a free showing of the 1998 film “The Parent Trap” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. The free event, open to everyone, comes with a free concession item per person and the chance to win a $250 grant to a nonprofit of their choice for submitting photos from the event. Innovia Foundation focuses on historic theaters during February by offering free screenings of family-friendly films. CEO of Innovia Foundation, Shelly O’Quinn, said that communi...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Feb. 13 9:04 a.m.- SR 27, Pullman. Code violations. 9:29 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Transportation detail. 10:29 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 11:35 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 12:05 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John. DARE. 1:38 p.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Litter. 3:06 p.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Traffic offense. 3:16 p.m.- Steptoe Butte State Park Road, Oakesdale. Citizen assis...
COLFAX— With the 2024 Special Election ending on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7,127 votes had been counted as of Tuesday, Feb. 20, with a turnout of 34.35%. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison said this year’s special election certification would occur this Friday at 3 p.m. “We certify the numbers, and then we send the result to the jurisdictions,” Jamison said, noting that in this case, it would be the school districts that decide if it’s passed along with their legal counsel. Approximately 47 ballots were left to count as of Tuesday, Feb. 20, Jamis...
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...
Dennis D. Byrum, 75, of Tekoa, Wash., passed away on Feb 7, 2024. Dennis was born on March 19, 1948, to James (Art) and Barbara Byrum. Shortly after graduating from high school Dennis joined the Navy. He was part of the crew that assisted in the overhaul of the USS Midway. After serving in the Navy, Dennis attended Eastern Washington University. Dennis was a hardworking man throughout his entire life. He worked at Oakesdale Grain Growers for a brief period of time before working at Stateline Processors. After more than 20 years Dennis left...
TEKOA — After losing a loser-out district tournament match, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolf boys basketball team season has come to an end. The Timberwolves played their final game on Saturday, Feb. 10, against Liberty Christian. Tekoa-Rosalia lost the game 64-48. Tekoa-Rosalia trailed 17-12 after the first quarter of play. Vanden Allen led the way with four points in the quarter. During the second quarter of play, the Timberwolves out-scored Liberty Christian 12-9, cutting the lead to two points at halftime. Isaac Bone scored four points in t...
Sheriff’s Log COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 6 – Feb. 12 Feb. 6 8:37 a.m.- South Hillcrest Drive, Colfax. Agency assist Colfax PD. 8:54 a.m.- South Summit Avenue, Rosalia. Welfare check. 11:40 a.m.- North Whitman Avenue, Rosalia. 12:03 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John High School. DARE. 12:31 p.m.- North D Street, Albion. Fraud. 1:46 p.m.- G Street, Endicott. Malicious mischief. 3:01 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, WCSO, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 4:43 p.m.- East Bright Street,...
TEKOA — Three new businesses have opened in the City of Tekoa, including Kirk’s Garage Door, White Tail Diner and Paul Mart. Kirk’s Garage Door Service is a business for garage doors, openers, and commercial residential, located at 148 South Crosby Street, with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Owner Kirk Fisher said he started the business in January 2021 and started in Tekoa in March 2022. The Garage Door business is veteran-owned and operated, “I’m a retired veteran. I served 21 years, Air Force active duty,” Fi...
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...
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...
TEKOA – A nationwide manhunt is underway for Carl Shelton, 23, of Tekoa, who was convicted of child rape and failed to appear in court for a probation violation hearing. Shelton, who pleaded guilty to second-degree child rape for assaulting a girl in Tekoa in 2020, was sentenced by Judge Gary Libey to six months in jail and ordered to undergo several years of sex offender treatment as part of a Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative. However, Shelton’s absence at his recent court date has triggered a nationwide arrest warrant issued by...
NOTICE OF BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted forthe next 30 days for the following: 2010 Chevrolet Microbird Bus 22 passenger, 93,940 miles, 6.0 L Engine, New 22/25/R16 Goodyear Tires 2011 Chevrolet Microbird Bus 22 passenger, 88,874 miles, 6.0 L Engine, New 22/25/R16 Goodyear Tires 2007 Thomas Bus 72 passenger, 55,524 miles, 8.3 L Cummins Engine, Alison Transmission, Good 11R/22.5 Tires This notice will run for 30 days, only sealed bids will be accepted. All bids can be sent to Endicott School District, 308 School...
Gene Donald Ransier, born on August 7, 1930, in Tekoa, Wash., peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Gene was a devoted husband to Shirley Mae Ransier whom he married on August 29, 1958, in Salem, Ore. He was a loving father of two daughters, a cherished grandfather to three grandchildren, and a beloved great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren, and he also held the memory of a son who passed away. A man of profound faith, Gene's passion for bicycling mirrored his... Full story
COLFAX— Eastern Washington University (EWU) released the fall, winter and spring quarter Dean’s List listing several Whitman County students. The Dean’s list also includes students on the semester system who earn twelve quality hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. Colfax locals, Hannah Baerlocher, Harper Booth, Justice Brown, Stephen Hibpshman, Hanna Monsen, and Makiah Zorb made the Dean’s List. LaCrosse local Zoe Bailey, Malden local Lillie Jones, and Oakesdale’s Kuryn Beardsley all received a 3.5 GPA or better. Three students from Pull...
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.-...
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...
