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Sharon Lyn Sullivan McKeirnan lost her battle with cancer on March 16, 2023. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Joe McKeirnan, sons Keith (Tim Hung) Sullivan, Bo Sullivan, and Matt McKeirnan, and daughter Kayla (Deck) McGuire, her grandchildren Jaxson and Parker, mother Carol Sullivan, and her sisters Debbie (Rick) Kelley and Evon (Mike) Jones, her sister-in-law Heather Sullivan-McKay, and several nieces, nephews and friends. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Clark Sullivan and her...
WASHTUCNA-A regional landfill in the works for more than three decades is about to break ground. Waste Management announced last Friday, March 3, that it hopes to break ground on a 550-acre landfill later this month; a time and day have yet to be announced. Company Senior Manager of Business Development Ken Gimpel said the project has been on the drawing board since the late-1980s. "It has been sitting dormant until about the last year-and-a-half or so, until we decided it's time to develop,"...
RITZVILLE – The up-and-down Broncos’ boys basketball team pulled off a big win over the Colfax Bulldogs, handing them their third loss of the season in a 64-54 win, Friday, Jan. 26. From the opening tip-off, it was clear Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Kahlotus came to the gym ready to play. Senior Chase Galbreath’s aggressive play set the tone early as he drove the lane and attacked the basket to score 11 of the Broncos 18 first quarter points. Adrik Jenkin scored seven points for the Bulldogs...
YAKIMA — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls avenged a district loss to Liberty (Spangle) on Friday, Nov. 11, by eliminating the Lancers from the state 2B volleyball tournament in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Broncos swept their league rival, 25-15, 25-17, 25-23. “It’s so exciting to be able to redeem ourselves after losing to them in the district tournament,” Broncos Coach Cari Galbreath said. “But it’s also awesome to have two teams here from the same district battling on the last day of state.” The win ended the season fo...
YAKIMA – The Northeast 2B girls volleyball teams competing at state all advanced to the state quarterfinals with wins this morning, Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington swept the previously undefeated Goldendale Timberwolves. Colfax swept Granger. And Liberty (Spangle) won, 3-1, over Brewster. The Broncos hit the court at 8 a.m. Initially, they fell behind the Timberwolves. But down 14-7, Coach Cari Galbreath called her girls into a h...
YAKIMA - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls avenged a district loss to Liberty (Spangle) this morning, Friday, Nov. 11, by eliminating the Lancers from the state 2B volleyball tournament in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Broncos swept their league rival, 25-15, 25-17, 25-23. "It's so exciting to be able to redeem ourselves after losing to them in the district tournament," Broncos Coach Cari Galbreath said. "But it's also awesome to have two teams here from the same district...
ROSALIA- Rosalia High School hosted the annual High School Mass Choir and Band Festival Concert in the Rosalia School Gymnasium Wed. Oct. 26. Several schools from around the region participated including St. John-Endicott, Washtucna, Prescott, Waitsburg, Dayton, Kahlotus, Rosalia, Colfax, Clarkston, Asotin, and Oakesdale. "As a group we are trying to further the advocacy for music programs and events like this in public schools," said Oakesdale band director Kathy Zornes, she noted a middle...
William "Bill" George Harder passed away peacefully at home in Kahlotus, Wash. on Oct. 11, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Spokane, Wash. to George & Constanze (Bischoff) Harder. Bill grew up on the family ranch in Kahlotus, site of the original Harder Family homestead. He attended Kahlotus School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Washtucna High School in 1950. Having lost his father at a young age, Bill took over operation of the family wheat farm and cattle ranch at age 18. He served in the US Army...
WASHTUCNA – A community get-together is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, to help neighbors get to know neighbors. “Washtucna has seen an influx of new residents in recent years,” organizer Donna Stoess said. “Often, it seems people don't know their neighbors.” To encourage neighbors to get to know each other and build a renewed sense of community, Stoess said the get-together is being planned for 5-7 p.m. in Bassett Park. Local businesses, clubs and organizations will provide free hot dogs, chips, pizza samples, ice cream sundaes, games, pr...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. RYAN T CLARK, Defendant. Case No.: 21-2-00059-38 SUMMONS (Service by Publication- 60 Days) The State of Washington to the said Defendant RYAN T CLARK: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 25rd day of August, 2022, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your a...
Over the last several decades, many journalists saw hometown community columns as quaint links to how newspapers once operated. But with few journalists left in the Pacific Northwest applying for jobs since the COVID-19 shutdowns two-and-a-half years ago, we’re hoping to revive the idea of publishing content from local community correspondents — no formal training needed. We’re looking for volunteer correspondents who like to tell the world what’s going on in their part of the world on a regul...
COLFAX – For the first time in 20 years, the Colfax Bullsharks took home the Cluckey Cup on Saturday, Aug. 6. The Bullsharks came out in first with 329 points. "It was 2002 the last time Colfax won," coach Janni Burt said. "It's been a good 20 years since the trophy has been in Colfax." St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna was second with 321.5 points. The Pullman Barracudas were third with 283 points and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer was fourth with 228 points. Pomeroy finished fifth at 2...
Robert "Bob" Davidson, 78, passed away on July 21, 2022 at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center. Bob was born on August 25, 1943 in LaCrosse, Wash. and was the 3rd child of JB and Sarah Davidson. He graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1961. Following graduation, he began working as a farm hand. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Wilhelm, on June 19, 1965 in Wenatchee, Wash. Together they welcomed two children. Bob spent many years as a custodian with the LaCrosse schools as well as...
COLFAX – Local swimmers won their home meet against St John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer last Thursday July 28. The Colfax Bullsharks scored a total of 456 points. Meanwhile St John-Endicott-Lacrosse-Wash (SELW), scored 412, and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) a total of 316. In girls results, SELW beat Colfax with 228, with the Bullshark girls following at 215. With GPOP girls coming in at 164 points. Colfax boys took the lead with 241 points, f...
The Gazette PALOUSE – The visiting St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna swim team took home top honors in a dual meet win over Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer on July 21. SELW swimmers amassed 700 points. Meanwhile, GPOP swimmers earned 346. Here are the results: 100-yard freestyle Girls 8 and younger – 1. Lyla Kjack, SELW, 1:14.28; 2. Madelyn Cuellar, GPOP, 1:23.00; 3. Teresa Treis, SELW, 1:29; 4. Loren Loomis, SELW, 1:29.18; 5. Kailyn Thomas, SELW, 1:31.53. Boys 12 and younger – 1. Waylon Becker, SELW, 1:21; 2. Marty Meserve, SELW, 1:24....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 11-18: July 11 11:34 a.m. – State Highway 270, Pullman. Sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of neighbor threaning person. 12:21 p.m. – North Madison Street. Tekoa Care Center, Tekoa. Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Adult Protective Services. 12:57 p.m. – Sheriff’s Office requested a case number for a suspicious subject. 1:05 p.m. – Haxton Road, Hooper. Sheriff’s Office received report of someone making threats. 1:29 p.m. – 411 Nor...
PALOUSE — The Tri-County Swim League summer season got underway at 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, July 12, with meets taking place in Palouse and Endicott. The results of the first meets of the year were not available by press time. The league manager this year is Katie Baily, who also volunteers with the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna team. Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer-Potlatch hosted Pullman at the Palouse municipal pool. The meet, dubbed the Lions Club Swim Meat - derives its name from the club’s burger wagon present at the event to...
WASHTUCNA – A local man is being held on $500,000 bail after being arrested in connection with a shooting in Bassett Park on Monday, June 20. Steven Allen Stone, 35, of Washtucna, was booked into the Adams County Jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, possession of a stolen firearm, felony harassment, unlawful possession of a firearm and first-degree criminal impersonation. He was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, June 27; the result of that court appearance wasn’t available prior to press time. Deputies arr...
WASHTUCNA — A local man was booked into the Adams County Jail on Monday after allegedly shooting at a cyclist. Steve Stone, 35, of Washtucna, was booked into the jail on first-degree assault, possession of a stolen firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm, records show. He was arrested after deputies responded to a reported shooting at about 4 a.m., records show, noting the victim was a cyclist who had been shot twice. The cyclist had been staying in the town park overnight, records show. He was transported to a Ritzville h...
GARFIELD – Heavy rains over the last week brought more than just water, localized flooding and mudslides to the area. They also may have brought a delay in the harvest season for local farmers. Garfield farmer Russel Jamison said Tuesday, June 7, he now expects a late harvest due to recent rainfall. "The fall-planted grain and winter-planted grain really love the weather," he said. "It's cool and there is plenty of moisture for the wheat. The lentils and the peas in the eastern part of the c...
"Every life is noted and is cherished, and nothing loved is ever lost or perished." - Madeleine L'Engle Robert "Bob" Max Hinrichs, 90, of Pullman, Wash., died peacefully at home May 9, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. If you asked a hundred people who Bob Hinrichs was, they'd all give you a different story: A wheat farmer, seedman, garbanzo bean expert, businessman, basketball referee, loyal Coug fan and sports enthusiast, builder, developer, engineer, Pepsi star, friend, neighbor, optimist,...
HOOPER - A wheat train derailed along state Highway 26, west of the town of LaCrosse and east of Washtucna. Ten train cars derailed, state Department of Transportation spokeswoman Janet Matkins said Tuesday, May 17. At least four covered hoppers were among the cars off the tracks. One spilled wheat. Matkins confirmed the Union Pacific train was hauling wheat, out-bound from Endicott. Watco, the company that operates the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad, is investigating the mishap with a...
COLFAX - The No. 4-seeded Colfax Bulldogs boys baseball team advanced to the District semifinal game Tuesday, May 6, after eliminating Kettle Falls from the postseason. The local Bulldogs topped the No. 5-seeded northern Bulldogs, 9-1, to advance. Individual statistics were not available by press time. The local boys were scheduled to play the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars in the 4 p.m., semifinal. The top-ranked Cougars topped the No. 8-seeded Davenport Gorillas to advance. The results of the...
There is an old saying: “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” W hen it comes to the Undeberg Invitational you could say you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s back — and back it came last Saturday in Ritzville. With 28 teams and Tekoa-Rosalia, among many others — and about 500 athletes, this great track meet was a breath of fresh air starting with a little rain before the meet started and mild temperatures throughout the day with a slight breeze. The last Undeberg Invite was in 201...
RALSTON – A month after vetoing sections affirming local input into development of solar and wind farms, Gov. Jay Inslee tried last week to put a positive spin on his move. The governor spent part of Wednesday, April 20, at Rattlesnake Flats Wind Farm north of Washtucna, in the heart of the 9th Legislative District represented by Sen. Mark Schoesler, and Reps. Mary Dye and Joe Schmick. Inslee’s visit coincided with Earth Week. Rattlesnake Flats includes 57 wind turbines, according to Clearway En...