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COLFAX - A group of photographers were excited to get the opportunity to take pictures of F-35 jets flying to Fairchild Air Force Base's Skyfest on Friday, June 21. A local Facebook group "Photography of the Palouse," viewed a post by Farmer and Air Force Reserve Joe Goldsworthy, who farms between Rosalia and Oakesdale, asking if photographers would be interested in taking pictures for his squadron as they flew into Skyfest in Airway Heights on June 21. Endicott resident, Misty Stephens...
COLFAX — Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine has recently warned locals about the dangerous effects that toxic algae can have on pets. As summer temperatures rise, the risk of toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacterial blooms, increases in waterways. According to WSU, these blooms can be fatal to pets and can cause death within 15-20 minutes of exposure. Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, stagnant, and nutrient-rich freshwater bodies, conditions often exacerbated by pho...
Colfax Thursday, July 4 Closed 4th of July Monday, July 8 Salad bar with chicken, bacon, cucumber, broccoli, olives, beans, cheese, and hard boiled egg; homemade rolls; cottage cheese with fruit; ice cream sundae bar with toppings. Colton Wednesday, July 10 Creamy lemon pasta with chicken and vegetables, garlic bread, spinach salad, peanut butter cookies. Palouse Wednesday, July 10 Barbecue beef sandwich, coleslaw, pasta salad, cottage cheese with fruit. Pullman Friday, July 5 Creamy herb chicken, rice pilaf, roasted carrots, caesar salad,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Willow Evelyn Bennett, was born June 25, 2024 to parents Mary Worley and Billy Bennett (William Bennett IV), of Pullman. Paternal Grandparents are Tonia Wellborn, of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and William Bennett III, Santan Valley, Ariz. Maternal Grandparents are Carl and Yvonne Worley, of Dunnellon, Fla. Willow joins sister Vivian Trujillo, 5, and brothers Chance Nichols-Bennett, 6, Oz Nichols-Bennett, 8, and Julien Nichols-Bennett, 11....
PALOUSE — An open forum meeting at the Palouse Community Center informed volunteers and locals that Haunted Palouse will return with a new theme and concept designed for people of all ages. Twelve people attended the 6:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, June 27. Will Perry, of Palouse, began the meeting as the appointed director of the non-profit organization, announcing that the board of directors had decided on the themes of rebirth and resurrection while conceptualizing around carnivals for design. “We sat down as a board, and the main thing we...
PALOUSE — Recently, I had a chat with Bev Pearce about one of the gems of Whitman County—the Palouse Community Center. Located in Palouse’s downtown, it both serves and contributes to the city’s charm. The Community Center has two areas of business: Needful Things, its thrift store, is in the front. The rear of the building houses the Event Center, a large community space equipped with a commercial kitchen. In addition to hosting the weekly Council on Aging’s Wednesday senior luncheon, the Event Center is a popular rental venue for weddings, br...
By Gazette Reporter COLFAX - The Council on Aging County-Wide Barbecue is coming again next week bringing seniors to Schmuck Park to enjoy burgers, live music and community camaraderie. The barbecue will take place at noon on Thursday, July 11, with a suggested donation of $5. Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins said that this is their fifth annual barbecue despite some time skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barbecue will feature the usual lunch, hamburgers and all the...
Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many people will likely be taking off on Friday, July 5, which adds another day to celebrate with friends and family around the grill this year. Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts' pocketbooks. As the holiday approaches, individuals planning to host a July 4 barbecue can heed these tips to save on food and supplies at the grocery...
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or slightly below 2,000 F. Its likely safe to say that parents would never let their children handle a blowtorch, wander into a forest fire nor touch molten metals, yet many seemingly have no concerns about children playing with sparklers during July 4 celebrations. The Children's...
Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many people will likely be taking off on Friday, July 5, which adds another day to celebrate with friends and family around the grill this year. Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts pocketbooks. As the holiday approaches, individuals planning to host a July 4 barbecue can heed these tips to save on food and supplies at the grocery...
COLFAX -- The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will hold their Quarterly Luncehon on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at The Center, 110 S Main St, with lunch provided by local eatery Los Amigos. The event will allow for both chamber members and non-members to gather and discuss ongoing situations and concerns, as well as several upcoming events. Superintendent of Colfax Schools Jerry Pugh will be the guest speaker for the luncheon. "We're excited to have Jerry there to give us updates on the schools," Colfax Chamber of...
LACROSSE - Residents and visitors alike appeared in LaCrosse on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, to celebrate the town's annual Farmer's Festival. Organizer Chelsea Startin said that this year's festival had an amazing turnout. "Turned out better than we thought," she said. Startin said that Friday night the the car cruise and park was held. "We had 37 cars, and way more people," she said, adding that last year had a little under 30 cars last year. The car show started on Main Street,...
PULLMAN — Hotel McCoy Pullman will host a free event featuring live music from Uke Too this Friday, June 29. Uke Too will play live starting at 7:00 p.m. Food and drinks can be ordered inside. Uke Too shares musical musings of differing artists such as Needtobreathe, Eddie Vedder, Switchfoot, various country artists and of course, U2, accompanied by guitar and ukulele too. Grab a Palouse-inspired cheesy grilled cheese from the bar, pair it with a favorite local beverage, and relax by the cozy fire....
PALOUSE — The 2024 Main Street ArtWalk is coming to an end this week. The ArtWalk opened Saturday, June 1, and will end this Sunday, June 30. Maps are posted in windows along Main Street and are available to take from several kiosks. Available art can be purchased through QR codes assigned to each piece or through the artist’s profile posted online at https://palouseartscouncil.org/pages/main-street-artwalk-2024. There are 16 featured artists this year, which include Tina Ochs, Spark an Artist, Shishona Turner, Sharon Nile-Thurston, Sha...
UNIONTOWN – The Artisans at the Dahmen Bars will be hosting the next performance in their summer concert series on Saturday, June 29. Bluegrass fans will be thrilled as Custer’s Grass Band will grace the stage with a performance from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dahmen Barn. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., with food and drinks available for purchase. Custer’s Grass Band was formed in 1976, and is attributed to be the first band to record a bluegrass album in the Pacific Northwest. The album featured Grammy award winning fiddler Mark O’Con...
ST.JOHN - St. John Auto Body & Custom is bringing back the 3rd annual Summer Dayz Car Show Event at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 29. Everyone is invited to attend the festivities on the day, with registration for the car show opening at 8 a.m. Visitors can wander the show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 40 vehicles have pre-registered for the car show and Mike Thomas, owner of St. John Auto Body & Custom and Summer Dayz event organizer expects the show to be at full capacity. "First year, we had 56 cars;...
Colfax Thursday, June 27 Lasagna, green salad, green beans, garlic bread, oatmeal butterscotch cookies. Monday, July 1 Lasagna, green salad, green beans, garlic bread, oatmeal butterscotch cookies. Colton Wednesday, July 3 Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green salad, vegetable, birthday dessert raspberry cupcakes. LaCrosse Tuesday, July 2 No meal Palouse Wednesday, July 3 Chicken enchiladas, salsa and sour cream, green salad, beans, dessert. Pullman Friday, June 28 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hard...
GARFIELD — Like most people, my husband, Blake, and I have a weekly routine—“going to town.” Grocery shopping is the main focus and, because of that, I’ve learned to be very attentive to “keeping a list and checking it twice.” Anything we neglect to pick up has to practically endure a court hearing to prove that it’s worthy of another 50-mile round trip. Gasoline, and occasionally, clothing shopping are included on our schedule, but other than the occasional jeans and t-shirt purchase, we rarely have a need for new fashion. Yes, placing an orde...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Library hosted an entertaining event filled with dancing, live music, juggling and fire at Shmuck Park on Friday, June 21. Jenks Children's Music & Juggling performed the free and live entertainment. Families in town could watch Corey Jenkins "Jenks" of Salem, Ore., juggle balls, rings, clubs, diabolo, plate spinning, torches and Samoan fire knife dancing. "Colfax is such a great place to perform. The park is gorgeous," said Jenks. Jenks last performed in 2016 for...
MALDEN - A local veteran was recognized for assisting a veteran's widow in Okanogan County by Congress members during Malden's Town Council on Tuesday, June 11. Veterans aid for Rep. Dan Newhouse Hank Cramer and Veteran's Aide for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Doug Huff presented Malden resident Mark Butler letters of appreciation from both members of congress at the town council meeting. In a letter to the town of Malden, Cramer requested a spot on the agenda to recognize Butler for generous...
COLFAX - The Colfax Rotary Club and the Colfax High School baseball team have banned together again this year to sell fireworks for the Fourth of July. The stand opened on Friday, June 28, and will continue operation until July 4. The stand will be open from noon to 8 p.m. June 28 through July 3, and on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rosauers parking lot. Rotary Club Treasurer Bob Lothspeich said that the Colfax Rotary Club is just teaming up with the baseball team this year and will...
