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COLFAX - Whitman County Prom Royalty was announced during the dance on 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 Princess 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....
Colfax Thursday, April 25 Hawaiian and swiss sliders, loaded tater tots, 3-bean salad, fruit, Jell-o salad Monday, April 29 Shepherd’s pie, cucumber and tomato salad, fruit salad, cookie bar Colton Wednesday, May 1 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit mix, birthday dessert chocolate cupcakes Palouse Wednesday, April 1 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, green beans, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, April 26 Ham and cheese sliders, cottage cheese with fruit, 3-bean salad, chocolate zucchini cake Tuesday, April 30 S...
COLFAX — The Substance Use Prevention Education and Resources (SUPER) program for Colfax is hosting its “Spring Medication Take Back Day” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the Colfax library patio, 102 South Main Street. Everyone is invited to clean out their medicine cabinets to get rid of all the medications that they no longer use in a safe way. Attendees can bring their unused, expired or unneeded medications for the take back. Attendees can also drop off pet medications and vape devices with the batteries removed. There...
COLFAX — The Colfax High School FFA Chapter is gearing up for another year of plant sales starting Friday, May 3, through Saturday, May 4. Colfax FFA teacher Michael Heitstuman said that this year’s dates will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 3, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 4. Heitstuman said that they will run until things sell out, but those are the official times for the sales. “Last year went really well,” Heitstuman said, “The community is always super supportive of the plant sale, which is appreciated.” The annual FFA plant sale helps...
ST. JOHN —The 2024 St. John Community Fair is slated for this weekend Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28. The objective of the community fair is to promote, develop and improve the agricultural, livestock, business and home life of the people in St. John. “By conducting our exhibits and other education programs and activities, we are working to meet these objectives,” states the 2024 St. John Community Fair Book. Events start on Friday, April 26, at 9 a.m., with the community building opening and fitting and showing of chickens and r...
COLFAX - The Palouse Empire Threshing Association had a successful annual Plowing Bee last weekend. The old fashioned plowing bee took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, in the field across from the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds on state Highway 26. Co-organizer Eric Reiber said the first day was great due to good weather. "We didn't finish the seeding, but everything else got done," he said of the second day. "The seed bed got prepared and that was the main thing." Reiber said...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Posse is seeking new members of all skill levels and experiences to serve the community by contributing to search and rescue missions. The Sheriff’s Posse invites all interested to attend their next meeting on May 14, in the Colfax Community Building, Active member of the Sheriff’s Posse Tucker Senter said the group is looking for those willing to serve their community on foot or horseback and those who who want to wear the dress whites and go through parades. “If you have a skill or interest, chances a...
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...
ROSALIA - Donning special eclipse-viewing glasses, Rosalia Elementary School fifth-graders took the opportunity Monday, April 8 to see the solar spectacle through dense glasses. Their "eclipse party" was the culmination of a morning of fun, educational activities. Fifth-grade teacher Robyn Fjelseth spent the week before Spring Break teaching her pupils all about eclipses and having them prepare an educational event with other elementary students. Fjelseth fifth-graders made four learning...
Colfax Thursday, April 11 Tomato bisque, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli and grape salad, 7-layer bar Monday, April 15 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, salad, pie Garfield Thursday, April 18 Ham, macaroni and cheese, green string beans, green salad and dressing, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and punch Palouse Wednesday, April 17 Ham and cheese sliders, cottage cheese with fruit, 3- bean slad, chocolate chip cookies Pullman Friday, April 12 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs; oranges, banana, grapes Tuesday, April 16...
Pullman Regional Hospital Elean Iyanuoluluha, a girl was born at 12:23 p.m., March 30, 2024, to parents Louisa Okeoghene Eejenavbo, and Tobi Raphael Famuyikia. She weighed 5.5 pounds, and 18 inches. Kellyn LeeAnne Dudley, a girl, was born to parents Owen and HayLee Dudley, of Pomeroy. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Rex and JoAnne Dudley, of Lynden. Maternal Grandparents are Brian and Jana Killer, of Pomeroy. Kellyn joins brother Benson, 1 year and 7 months, at home. Wesley Charles Ward, a boy, was born April 3, 2024...
WASHTUCNA — Preschool and elementary school students participated in Reading Month in March, reading hundreds of books and thousands of pages. This year’s theme was “Grow Where You Are Planted.” This year, the preschool read 345 books, school officials said. Elementary school students read a total of 20,915 pages. Students focused their reading efforts learning about plants, as well as participating in related activities, school officials said. Each week started with a teacher reading an entire story to students in a school hallway, officia...
COLFAX — Students are getting ready to promenade in 2024, with Prom hitting the Palouse from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. The prom includes high school students from Colfax, Washtucna, LaCrosse, St. John/Endicott, Rosalia, Tekoa, Garfield-Palouse, Oakesdale and Colton. Colfax Junior Class Advisor Stacy Aune said that juniors across the county vote on what the theme for the year will be. This year’s theme is Meadows/Tangled. A “Rapunzel” and “Tangled” theme with lights and flowers. Aune said t...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club received awards to improve the community and receive new tools at its monthly meeting. The club met on Wednesday, April 3, with Rosalia Garden Club President Carley Dube presenting a $500 check to Rosalia Garden Club Treasurer Penni Barringer, from the Washington State Federation of Garden Club's Endowment Fund Project Grants Committee. Funds from the committee were awarded after the club had applied for a grant based on ways to enhance the Rosalia community...
PULLMAN— The Whitman County Genealogical Society is hosting a free Spring Mini-Seminar from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27. The event will take place at Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room, located at 811 Southeast Klemgard Street in Pullman, and will feature several speakers including Kathy Buchholtz, Alex Otero and Jill Nock. Buchholtz is Program Manager for Whitman County Library’s Whitman Heritage Digital Collections. Accompanying Buchholtz for her presentation will be Archivist for Whitman County Historical Society Alex Ort...
