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Pullman police officer fires at man with knife
PULLMAN — A Washington State University police officer is on administrative leave after firing his gun at a suspect March 27. Officials have yet to identify the officer involved. Meanwhile, John Bazan, 20, of Pullman, is being held in the Whitman C...
Pullman man arrested in wife's slaying
PULLMAN - A local man will appear in Whitman County Superior Court at 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, to face charges of second-degree murder and third-degree assault. Jacob Richard Spray, 36, of Pullman,...
Colfax Distinguished Young Woman named
COLFAX - Seven Colfax High School junior girls went on a mission to determine Colfax's Distinguished Young Woman for 2025 on Friday, March 22, with the title going to Karly Wigen, first alternate...
Vestas responds to turbine concerns
PALOUSE — Harvest Hills Wind Project officials are seeking to communicate with residents on the proposed construction of wind turbines near Kamiak Butte. Project Developer Shane Roche said the goal is to be responsible and work with landowners, a...
Hospital to continue maternity services
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics will continue to offer obstetrics services while working with the state to meet abortion-related requirements. During the Wednesday, March 20, Whitman County Public Hospital District Commission m...
Whitman Hospital officials' conduct inappropriate at public meeting
It’s not a private hospital. Apparently, Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics employees and commissioners need to be reminded that they work for the taxpayers. But, from the way the Whitman County P...
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SciBorgs compete in Yakima Valley SunDome
YAKIMA - The 4-H Palouse Area Robotics Team, SciBorgs, brought home the Gracious Professionalism Award from the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - dubbed FIRST - Robotics...
Births
Cedar David Taylor, a boy, was born to parents Chelbee and Michael Taylor, of Moscow. Kacey Jane McCormick, a girl, was born March 3, 2024, to parents Kaitlin and Kyle McCormick, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pound, 12 ounces. Kacey joins sister...
Senior Menus
Thursday, March 21 Fish taco with taco slaw, mexican street corn, fruit, s’mores quesadilla. Monday, March 25 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit. Colton Wednesday, March 27 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple s...
Resident inducted by Honor Society
MOSCOW — Pullman resident Hala Zahalqa was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Idaho. Zahalqa is among approximately 25,ooo students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into the honor society each y...
Keeney recognized after 40 years with LaCrosse
LACROSSE - Public Works Supervisor Don Keeney has been on the job for 40 years. On Thursday, March 14, the Town Council recognized him for his years of service and commitment to LaCrosse. "It's...
Reader calls for others to oppose turbines
Close your eyes for a moment and allow your mind to envision Palouse Falls, one of the most scenic locations in our region. Now, alter this vision to include the construction of several 500-700-foot high wind generators, each located on private land,...
Chipman bridge reconstruction underway
COLFAX — Reconstruction of the Bill Chipman Trail Bridge is underway, with a new superstructure slated to arrive Wednesday, March 27. The Chipman Trail Bridge, located a mile-and-a-half on the trail leaving Pullman toward Moscow, was destroyed by f...
Land Transactions
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from March 12-15: March 12 Sarah Smith of Pullman, parcel No. 352350000040069, to Tianai Li of Pullman, $35,000, affidavit. March 13 Thomas and Sandra Boone of...
District Court
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from March 6- 15: March 6 Gary S. Walter, was found guilty of knowingly possessing an illegal controlled substance and sentenced to a deferred sentence of 2...
Sheriff's Office
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from March 12- 18: Mar. 12 6:58 a.m.— North Madison Street, Tekoa. Suspicious circumstance. 7:42 a.m.— Pine City Malden Road and Boozer Road, Rosalia. Warrant arrest....
Colfax Police
COLFAX —The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from March 7–14: March 9 2:18 a.m. — Barking dog complaint. 11:40 a.m. — Suspicious person/circumstance on Orchard Street. 11:45 a.m. — Suspicious person/ci...
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash
COLFAX - A local motorcyclist was airlifted to a Spokane hospital Monday, March 18, after a crash about four miles east of the city. Benjamin Miller, 53, of Colfax, was transported via helicopter...
LaCrosse to improve sidewalks
LACROSSE — The town ofhas received a $691,742 state grant to improve the sidewalks along Second and Main Streets. Public Works Supervisor Don Keeney said sidewalk work will begin in about a month, after Avista finishes moving a gas main. “It’s prima...
Rail company wants to resume service in Palouse
PALOUSE — A railroad company wants to resume services through the city as early as July. The City Council met with Washington Idaho and Montana Railway owners Feb. 13 to discuss resuming railway operations through the city along Whitman Street. C...
Miss Tekoa
TEKOA -The Miss Tekoa crown was passed to Lulu Taylor during a pageant Saturday afternoon, March 16. Before a crowd of more than 60 residents, family members and visitors, 2023 Queen Carrie Sanchez...
DYW of Garfield-Palouse
GARFIELD - A Palouse High School junior has been named Garfield-Palouse Distinguished Young Woman for the Class of 2025. Hailey Beckner was selected Sunday, March 17, during a pageant at Garfield...
Law: Hospital must offer abortions or close ward
COLFAX — Birthing services at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics will end if abortion services are not offered by Dec. 15. That’s according to hospital officials citing a letter from Washington State Attorney General Robert “Bob” Ferguson dated N...
Wind turbines threaten Palouse 'paradise'
By Teresa Simpson Gazette Reporter COLFAX — County residents, farmers and landowners concerned about proposed wind turbines near Kamiak Butte filled Colfax Golf Course Clubhouse Wednesday, March 13, to organized opposition. “What we need to do is...