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REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF COLFAX 400 N Mill Street – P.O. Box 229 Colfax, WA 99111 PROJECT NAME: Pool and Bathhouse Renovation PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Colfax is requesting bids for the renovation of the pool lining and plumbing system along with a Bath House Renovation with a 210 square foot ADA bathroom addition. It is important to have a good understanding of the proposed work prior to submittal due to special circumstances and limited time. Project to be completed no later than the beginning of June 2025, weather-permitting. T...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00065-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CALVIN BURLINGAME, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ENDICOTT, WASHINGTON, establishing a new monthly rate for water service to properties. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Endicott as follows: The following rates and charges are Hydro Meter Rates for 2024 furnished by the Town for Town of Endicott properties: Effective May 1, 2024. Hydro Meter Rates 2024 $50.00 Deposit (The deposit will be returned upon return of the meter) $25.00 Flat Fee Use Rate $1.50 I 1000 gallons. Starting at zero...
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ENDICOTT, WASHINGTON, establishing a new monthly fee to water service to properties. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Endicott as follows: Effective May 1, 2024. A Yard Waste Dumping Fee of $0.50 per water meter service shall be added to the monthly utility bill. The fee will be used for the fuel cost of the Town of Endicott to haul the yard waste to the Whitman County Landfill. Allowing Town of Endicott constituents to haul yard waste...
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats baseball team earned their first win of the season Saturday, April 13, with an 18-11 victory over the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles. The victory was the first of a double-header, where the Eagles earned revenge by winning the second game 15-12. The first game saw both teams produce 14 hits and no errors in the game, while Colton scored six runs in both the fourth and fifth innings to help secure their seven-run victory. Tanner Baerlocher started on the mound for Colton. He went three-and-two-thirds innings, a...
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats entered the week as the number eight ranked softball team for 1B rankings, and will see that number rise as they defeated the No. 4-ranked Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, 28-10 then 15-1, in a double-header. The clash was played on Friday, April 12, in Tekoa. The first game saw Colton score seven runs in the first inning, five in both the third and fourth innings, then 10 in the fifth inning to secure the 18-run victory. Colton had 24 total hits in the game compared t...
COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team are facing a three-game losing-streak following their 5-2 loss against Orofino. The game was played on Wednesday, April 10, in Orofino. Colfax would out-hit Orofino 5-4 in the game, but could only produce two runs. Four errors were committed by the Bulldogs defense compared to zero from Orofino. After jumping to an early 2-0 lead, Orofino tied the game at two in the second, then would score three more runs to earn the three-run victory. JP Wigen pitched the first five innings for Colfax, allowing f...
ST. JOHN — Following their first official varsity golf match of the season, the Colfax Bulldogs and St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles golf programs had an impressive showing in their second match. The match was held on Thursday, April 11, in Deer Park. For the boys, the overall winner was Dan Harrington of Northwest Christian (Colbert). He shot a 72. Jacob Ward would finish 18th for Colfax with a round of 89, and Connor McAnally took 45th with his round of 104. The girls side saw Almira-Coulee-Hartline’s Naomi Molitor take first with a rou...
GARFIELD — This Saturday, April 20, will see the Garfield Gun Club host a prize money shoot. The shoot is set to start at 7:30 a.m. with the squadding shoot, the shooting will start at 9 a.m. There will be three different categories for competition: singles, handicap and doubles. All categories are out of 50 shots, with doubles being 25 a pair. There will be an entry fee for each category, with a Lewis purse. There will be $500 in trophies awarded for A, B, C, D, ladies and junior class, with trophies for A, B and C class in doubles. There w...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs softball team bounced back after a loss to Kittitas with a 22-4 and 26-4 win against the Davenport Gorillas. The games were played on Friday, April 12, in Davenport. The first game saw the Bulldogs score 13 runs in the second inning to propel them to victory. Kirsten Akesson pitched two innings for Colfax, picking up the win with no runs allowed on one hit and four strikeouts. Harley Hennigar pitched two innings as well, allowing two runs on one hit. Following...
ST. JOHN - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles track and field team had a strong showing in the district 9 1B second league meet of the season. The meet was held on Tuesday, April 9, in Pomeroy. A total of 11 teams competed, with the Eagles, Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, Garfield-Palouse Vikings, and Oakesdale Nighthawks sending athletes. Results for the Eagles are as follows: Boys 100-meter- Brody Fleming, 2nd, 11.79; and Danny Hunt, 32nd, 15.08. 200-meter-Fleming, 1st, 23.74, Will Tollett,...
OAKESDALE - The Oakesdale Nighthawks track and field team saw multiple PR's throughout the Moscow meet, taking place Friday, April 12, in Moscow. The meet saw 19 boys and girls schools compete, with Coeur D'Alene taking home gold on the boys side with 156 team points. Moscow took first for the girls with 142 team points. The Colfax boys scored 12 total team points, followed by nine from the Garfield-Palouse Vikings, and three from the Nighthawks. The girls side saw the Vikings take seventh with...
Florence (Cloaninger) Sherfey, born in Colfax, Washington, June 20, 1932, to Arthur and Florence Cloaninger, passed on April 13, 2024, at the age of 91, in Kennewick, Washington. Raised on a Whitman County wheat farm, along with her five older siblings, she delighted in being a farm girl, and always considered the beautiful Palouse her home. Consistent with her wheat farm upbringing, Florence loved and cared for all animals, except chickens, throughout her life. Although hard working, frugal...
Barbara Jean Martin August 3, 1935, to April 8, 2024, passed away in her sleep at home with her husband Jerry by her side. She was born in Colfax, Wash., to parents Henry Long and Jean (Russell) Long. Barbara graduated from Colfax High School and Eastern Washington University with a BA in education. Barbara and Jerry were married in 1953, together they raised six children and enjoyed 70 years of marriage. Once all of Barbara's children were in school, she attended college full time at Eastern...
COLFAX — Colfax 2024 Prom royalty was announced at the Whitman County prom that took place over the weekend, Saturday April 13, at the Whitman County fairgrounds. The 2024 colfax prom queen title went to Haley Demler, and this year’s prom king was JP Wigen. This year’s Princess and Prince for the Colfax freshman class were Sunisa Dail and Connor McAnally. Sophomore Princiess and Prince were Adalynn Penwell and Cooper Watt. Karly Wigen took Junior Princess for this year’s Prom royalty, and Alton Burt was named junior class prince.. The Senior...
PULLMAN — Palouse Habitat for Humanity announced its 2024 Habitat hero award, who will be honored at the annual Beans ‘N’ Jeans fundraiser event on Saturday, April 20, at the SEL Event Center in Pullman. The in-person Beans ‘N’ Jeans fundraiser event is sold out, but the community is invited to join by shopping an online auction which starts tomorrow, Saturday, April 13 through April 20. Habitat for Humanity announced that the 2024 Habitat Hero Award went to Strom Electric. “To have contractor support like we have with Strom Electric is...
COLFAX— Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College (SFCC) released their 2023 winter quarter honor roll, listing several Colfax locals. To make the honor roll at both schools students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Students from Colfax who made the honor roll at SFCC are Jared Hibpshman, Seth Hibpshman, Katrina Johnson, Karli Johnston, Gabriella Rabaiotti, Kenneth Sager and Matthew Ward. Students that made the SCC honor roll from Colfax are Piper Cai, Deron Duncan, Trenton Lyman, Chelsea Ratliff-Daddario a...
LACROSSE — Oregon resident Linda Sargent moved around a lot in her youth, but the year she spent making friends in LaCrosse stuck out to her the most. In an attempt to reach out to the classes of 1971, 1971, 1972 and 1973, Largent is planning a get together at 4 p.m. May 18, at her house for those who would like to reconnect, in Damascus. Ore. Largent only spent a year in LaCrosse, but the small town community and the friends she made while there made a lasting impact on her. “I’ve been in 12 different schools,” Largent said, “that was one o...
COLFAX – The Friends of the Whitman County Libraries are getting ready for the second annual Afternoon Tea and Silent Auction. The afternoon event will begin at 2 p.m., May 11, at The Center, 110 S. Main Street in Colfax, and is expected to last approximately two hours. Individuals, friends and families can reserve tables for the event, letting them partake in an afternoon of catered food, tea and fun. Colfax local Ginny Millar will be catering the event with finger sandwiches, scones, salads, charcuterie and more. Opportunities for c...
PALOUSE- The Palouse Empire Threshing Association is hosting its annual Plowing Bee this weekend at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, in the field across from the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on state Highway 26, west of Colfax. Co-Organizer Eric Reiber said that they will be doing the preparation of the ground and seeding. "September will be the threshing bee when we harvest what we plant this week," Reiber said. Reiber said that the team will be in the field and functional at about 10...
Colfax Thursday, April 18 Creamy garlic chicken, roasted red potatoes, green salad, fruit, strawberry cupcakes Monday, April 22 Homemade chili, corn bread, green salad; apple, cranberry, pear fruit crisp Colton Wednesday, April 24 Tomato bisque, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli and grape salad, 7-layer bar Endicott Tuesday, April 23 Mexican day, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, April 24 Bring a friend day, tomato bisque, grilled cheese sandwich, salad, dessert Pullman Friday, April 19 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Hayes Dustin Peery, a boy, was born April 8, 2024 to parents Summer and Terran, of Lewiston. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Stephanie and Lucas. Maternal Grandparents are Holly and Joe. Ariam Genet Feleke, a girl, was born April 11, 2024 to parents Leah and Meheretab Feleke, of Clarkston. Paternal Grandparents are Genet Assefa, and Alebachew Feleke, oof Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Jim and Shawn Severson, of Craigmont, Idaho. Ariam joins brother Sanai, 12, at home....
COLFAX - The Anthenaeum Club announced seven winners this year for its annual Visual Arts Contest. Members presented the five of the seven winners award certificates, some cash prizes, and a gift certificate to the Colfax Mercantile on Friday, April 5. Coming in first place were Charlotte McCullow and Jacob Ward. Second place went to Hailey Demler and Trinity Swearingen, who were not able to attend on April 5. Third place was awarded to Kamela Larsen. Nathalia Batterton won an honorable...
COLFAX - Born and raised local, Trevor Miller, 32, came back to Colfax after traveling and exploring the art of cuisine to share his love of food with the Palouse. Miller graduated Colfax High School in 2010, after working at the former Colfax Arby's he realized his passion for food. "I realized fast food is not what I wanted to do," Miller said, so he started looking into culinary schools and figured he could make a career out of it. "I left here and went to Portland, Oregon, to culinary...
