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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...
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...
Kenneth "Ken" Burl Girsberger passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the Hospice of Spokane Hospice House. Ken was born on February 12, 1931, in Latah, Washington, to Llewellyn and Ruth Girsberger. Ken was the first of three children and was a beloved big brother to sister, Luella and brother, Hugh. Ken attended a small country school until 4th grade where he then attended school in Tekoa until graduating from high school in 1949. Ken enlisted in the Army in February 1951 and completed... Full story
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...
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....
COLFAX — During the regular Whitman County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, Public Works Director Mark Storey updated the commissioners on weight restrictions for roads and discussed some of the impacts of the recent snow with the Gazette in an interview on Tuesday, Jan. 23. During the Monday meeting, Storey told commissioners that weight restrictions were being put up as they spoke. “We have a sign putting up weight restrictions,” Storey said. Storey told the Gazette that the closures are for heavy loads and trucks, and nothing is al...
TEKOA — The Port of Whitman County received a $100,000 planning grant from the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board to identify site readiness barriers, solutions and costs in the Port’s Tekoa development site location during their regular commission meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18. The grant will support the Port’s work in preparing the Tekoa property for future developments, with funds covering additional readiness costs such as identifying road access and availability of utilities. The funds will also go towards a marketing...
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...
Dec. 27 Kevin Zakarison, Trustee of the Survivor Trust transferred land with mobile home, Pullman, Wash., to Parkwest Community, Pullman, Wash., parcel 1-0905-11-00-0000, undisclosed value, Trustee’s Deed. Kevin Zakarison, Trustee of the Zakarison Family Trust, Pullman, Wash., transferred SE 335 Gladstone Street, Pullman, Wash., to Garden Apartment, LLC, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-08-70-00-21-06-0000, 1-0870-00-21-07-0000, undisclosed value, Trustee’s Deed. Julie and Marvin Widman, Tekoa, sold 119 N. Broadway Street, Tekoa, Wash., to Kurt and...
TEKOA — On this year’s special election ballot, the Tekoa School District No. 265 Board of Directors proposed two levies: a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation (EP&O) levy and a Replacement capital levy. The Tekoa School District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 02-2024 concerning a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation levy to finance educational programs and operation expenses. The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by replacing an expiring levy to collect an ass...
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...
