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COLFAX – The Whitman County Cattlemen’s Association is continuing their scholarship tradition this year, offering at least one, but potentially more, scholarships to applicable students. The scholarship this year is set for a minimum of $1,000. In order to qualify for the scholarship, several requirements needs to be met: • Applicants home address must be located in Whitman County • Applicants must be a graduating high school senior (or home school equivalent) • Applicants must be continuing their course of study in an agriculture related f...
PULLMAN — The League of Women Voters of Pullman and Whitman County have launched their 2024 Visual Arts Competition for students with the theme “Let’s celebrate voting: Why Does Voting Matter?” for grades 3-12. Participants must be residents of Whitman County and fill out an entry form with a parent or legal guardian’s signature. The competition has three grade groupings: 3rd through 5th grade, 6th through 8th grade, and 9th through 12th. All artwork submitted must be one original completed by the student. No videos or images in motion ar...
TEKOA — The Innovia Foundation is sponsoring a free showing of the 1998 film “The Parent Trap” on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. The free event, open to everyone, comes with a free concession item per person and the chance to win a $250 grant to a nonprofit of their choice for submitting photos from the event. Innovia Foundation focuses on historic theaters during February by offering free screenings of family-friendly films. CEO of Innovia Foundation, Shelly O’Quinn, said that communi...
COLFAX –– All fourteen branches of the Whitman County Library are closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in observance of President’s Day. Library material due dates have been extended, and no late fees will be charged for the day. Patrons can still access drop boxes, Wi-Fi networks, and the library’s web catalog, audio, and eBooks....
COLFAX –– Colfax High School released the January 2024 Top Dogs, with seven students making top dogs. Daisy LaFleur made top dog in the subject of history, and Zach Cooper got top dog in character for January. In fitness, Hailey Demler made top dog for January, and Lauryn York got top dog for science. Queenie Mayer received January’s title of top dog in math, and Ian Rynearson got a top dog in language....
MOSCOW — The Moscow Renaissance Fair, set for May 4th and 5th, is accepting artist submissions for this year’s poster, with submissions reflecting the fair’s theme, “A Celebration of Spring”. Submissions are due by Mar. 1, with public judging held on Mar. 2 at the 1912 Center in Moscow from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Submissions can be dropped off at Tye Dye Everything, located at 527 South Main Street in Moscow. The digital file or freehand print must be 11’ by 17’ and will be the actual size of the poster. Electronic entries are allowed and h...
PULLMAN — Pullman’s new theatrical ensemble, The Gladish Players, announced the launch of their season with a production of “The Glass Menagerie”. “The Glass Menagerie” will see its opening on Saturday, Feb. 24, beginning at 7:30 pm and Sunday, 25, at 3 pm in the Gladish View Room, 115, Northwest State Street with doors opening 30 minutes before the show. “We are thrilled to present ‘The Glass Menagerie’ as the first production of our inaugural season,” said Artistic Director of the Gladish Players Kristin Lincoln, adding that the play has s...
PALOUSE - The City of Palouse held its 11th year of Cabin Fever Brewfest, with a packed crowd enjoying brews from several different brewing companies on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Palouse Community Center. Brew Crew Volunteer Andi Edwards said this year's event had a big turnout, with somewhere between approximately 650 people to 660, including the breweries and volunteers. "It was close to the same as last year," Edwards said, noting that they always have people buy tickets who aren't able to...
COLFAX- The Colfax Rotary, local emergency responders and some local churches are teaming up to form and send a team to do community and medical service in Mexico from March 16 through the 22nd. An orientation and informational session for those interested in participating in the service mission will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Plymouth Church, 321 South Main Street. Pizza will be provided at the information session. Rosalia Fire District 7 Chief Laura Lautenschlager said she...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 15 Fiesta chicken taco salad; tomatoes, black olives, salsa, and sour cream; fruit; mango lime cheesecake Monday, Feb. 19 President’s day, closed Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 21 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, dessert Pullman Friday, Feb. 16 Chicken parmesan, green bean casserole, green salad, fruit, cream cheese squares Tuesday, Feb. 20 Baked chicken, creamed peas with potatoes, vegetables, green salad, peanut butter/M&M cookies Uniontown Wednesday, Feb. 21 Cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato, coleslaw, baked b...
Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Fia Serena McCutchen, a girl, was born Feb. 5, 2024, at 1:34 p.m. to parents Colin and Sarah McCuten, of Pierce. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Herb and Glenda McCutchen, of Irngan, Ore. Maternal Grandparents are Theresa Faffle-Thompson, of Newbery, Ore., and Steve Hustings, of Orofino, Idaho. Fia joins siblings Natasha, Mashaela, George, Keira, and Anya at home. Pullman Regional Hospital Mattie Lynn Lee, a girl, was born Feb. 8, 2024, to parents Jodie and William Lee, of...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 8: Meatloaf; baked potatoes with bacon bits, sour cream, chives; vegetables; green salad; carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting Monday, Feb. 12: Cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red velvet cake Colton Wednesday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day, cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red velvet cake Endicott Tuesday, Feb. 13: Mexican day, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day, cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red...
Pullman Regional Hospital Brynlee Anne Mickelson, a girl, was born Jan. 30, 2024 to parents Leah and Jacob Mickelson, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Sherree Mickelson, of Selah, Wash. Maternal Grandparents are Amy and Dale Baker, of Selah, Wash. Vatalia Del-Rose Oatman, a girl, was born Feb. 1, 2024, to parents Anessia Scott and Vanace Oatman, Kamiah, Idaho. Paternal Grandparents are Judy and Carl Oatman Sr., of Kamiah, Idaho. Maternal Grandparents are Roy and Natalia Scott, of Moscow. Vatalia joins...
PALOUSE — Palouse is hosting its Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest next weekend, Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Palouse Community Center, 220 East Main Street. This year’s Brew Fest features nine brewing companies, including Riverport Brewing Company, Laht Neppur Brewing Co., Chief Spring’s Fire and Irons Brew Pub, Paradise Creek Brewery, Moscow Brewing Company, Mountain Lakes Brewing Company, Bellwether Brewing Co., Black Label Brewing Company, and Lumberbeard Brewing. There is a price for general admission tickets and an online purcha...
COLFAX — The Colfax Distinguished Young Woman Program is making a comeback in 2024, with seven girls participating for the title on Friday, Mar. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Jr/Sr High School Auditorium with a spy theme of Mission: Possible. Program Coordinator Joanne Eng said that last year was the first year they did not put the program on since Colfax started participating in 1959. “We’re very excited to pick it back up,” Eng said, noting that last year’s lack of program was due to not many girls wanting to participate. “We’re back with sev...
PULLMAN - Several locals will appear in the Regional Theatre of the Palouse production of "Anastasia". Associate Director Michael Todd said the theatre has been around since 2007. "We're always pushing the envelope," he said, noting that the production of Anastasia just recently became available for license. According to Todd other than the national tour of the musical, a production of "Anastasia" has yet to be done in the state of Washington by any theatre or in the Northwest, according to his...
COLFAX — Several Whitman County locals made President’s and Dean’s lists at various schools. Palouse local Derek Bowechop made the Gonzaga University President’s List for the fall 2023 semester, earning a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average. From Colton, Sidni Whitcomb, and Thornton local Ellie Tollett made the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, earning a 3.5 to 3.84 GPA. Colfax local Kari Largent made the University of Alabama Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above. Also, at the University of Alabama, Pa...
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...
COLFAX— The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) Auxiliary has donated or raised over $500,000 for the hospital since it was established in 1954. The current President of the WHMC Auxiliary, Robin Trampoch, said that the auxiliary is a volunteer organization. “We are a fund-raising group to provide funds for several things,” Trampoch said, noting that they hold fundraisers throughout the year, including a spring and a fall flower bulb sale, a winter quilt raffle, and a raffle of holiday baskets. “We also run the Blue Bird Boutiqu...
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...
Pullman Regional Hospital Charlotte Michele Smith, a girl, was born Jan. 23, 2024 to parents Nichole and Seth Smith, of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Paul and Connie Smith, of Lewiston, Idaho. Charlotte joins sister Emma, 1, and brother Theodore, 5, at home. Malcolm Ryan Curry, a boy, was born Jan. 21, 2024 to parents Petrah Dugger and Geoffrey Curry, of Colfax, Wash. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Sherry and Maynard Cutler, of Colfax, Wash. Maternal Grandparents Rochelle...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 1 Beef pot roast, creamed peas with potatoes, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday cake with ice cream cups Monday, Feb. 5 Chicken parmesan, green bean casserole, green salad, fruit, cream cheese squares Colton Wednesday, Feb. 7 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday cake with cream cups LaCrosse Tuesday, Feb. 6 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 7 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce,...
PULLMAN — Several locals from Whitman County made the Washington State University (WSU) President’s Honor Roll for the 2023 Fall Quarter. Students that made the honor roll by town are listed as follows: From Albion, Sofia Cervantes, Robert Dricker, Colton Jackson, Vance Martin, Harleigh Parker, Ben Silvernale, Kaylin Woods, Nathanael Zink. From Colfax, Gabriel Ahmann, Collin Bannister, Alexis Booth, Caden Brown, Hannah Buri, Carson Cloaninger, Savanna Gilchrist, Kelsey McCandles, and Samuel Welch were listed on the Honor Roll. Colton loc...
COLFAX — Four Whitman County locals made a university and institution President’s List for the 2023-2024 Fall term. Accounting student Justin Thompson, of Pullman, was named on the President’s List at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Also from Pullman, studying Health Science at Springfield College in Massachusets, Katherine Johnson made the college President’s List. 2020 Oakesdale graduate Kyla Hansen made the Gonzaga University President’s List by maintaining a 3.85 to 4.0 grade point average for the 2023 fall semester. Hansen is studyi...
