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PULLMAN — Due to inclement weather, Boy Scout Troop No. 444 has postponed its Christmas tree pickup event in the city of Pullman. Pickup will now take place Saturday, Jan. 15, officials said. Trees must be curbside by 9 a.m. and ready for pickup....

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 – Columbia Grain International has donated to several areas. “Columbia Grain International cultivates growth across its broad footprint, which spans the northwestern tier of the U.S., including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North...

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 — Here are the city Police Department calls for service from Jan. 1-5: Jan. 1 Burglary alarm on the Walla Walla Highway Civil standby request on Lake Street. Animal complaint on Clay Street. Domestic dispute on Southview Avenue. Jan. 2...

COLFAX — The following individuals were booked into the Whitman County Jail between Jan. 3-11: Jan. 3 • Jordan C. Williams, 22, third-degree assault and harassment. Bail $100,000. Jan. 4 • Strider C. Burns, 29, DUI and third-degree driving...

The following judgments were issued Jan. 6 in Whitman County District Court: Jose A. Alverez-Renteria, driving under the influence, sentenced to 364 days in jail, 363 suspended; $3,000 fine, $2,000 suspended. Criminal conviction fee of $43,...

COLFAX — Here are the land transactions for Jan. 1-5 for Whitman County: Jan. 4 • From Lisa Adair representing the estate of Virgil Taylor, 604 W. Union Ave., Garfield, to Robin K. Gehring of Potlatch, Idaho, $175,000. • From Kamiak Cottages...

Olivia L. Hobson was born Dec. 21, 20221, to Mark and Brook Hobson of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Tom and Judy Hobson, of Lewiston, and Bill and Michele Beutler of Clarkston. She joins her sister and brother,...

MOSCOW, Idaho – The Our Financial Conference has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 1 at Best Western Plus Univeristy Inn. The free conference will feature local financial professionals, information and resources. The goal of the...

PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with implementing Epic, a new electronic medical record system. The hospital and its network of clinics are pursuing a vision of one patient, one record so that...

ST. JOHN — The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse basketball teams notched a win and loss during the last week. The boys fell to Liberty Christian, 62-50, on Saturday, Jan. 8; while the girls topped county rival Tekoa-Rosalia, 50-22, on Jan. 4. 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

COLFAX — The Whitman County Library offers more than 2,000 magazines from the Anytime Library digital eBook and eAudio collection. The magazine collection is accessible with a library card through the reading app, Libby. Once in Libby, follow the...

Lucas E. Welch, 41, booked Dec. 29 for violation of a court order. No bail. Kayden R. Williams, 20, booked Jan. 1 for ignition interlock violation and DUI. No bail. Joseph O. Robinett, 42, booked Jan. 1 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic...

OLYMPIA — The deadline for signing up for health care coverage is Jan. 15. People looking for 2022 coverage have until Jan. 15 to sign up through www.wahealthplanfinder.org, the online marketplace operated by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange...

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...

COLFAX — Alcohol played a factor in a Colfax man being arrested for domestic violence. Lucas Welch, 41, of Colfax, was arrested on Dec. 275 at a home on Lake Street for assault in the second degree — domestic violence. Welch allegedly shoved a...

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....