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  • Palouse Regional Butterfly Release

    The Gazette|Sep 19, 2024

    COLFAX — Rural resources community action and Friends of Hospice is bring the first Palouse Regional Butterfly Release for grief. The free event is set to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Schmuck Park, 1301 North Morton Street. Those who want to honor the lives of loved ones who have passed are invited to attend....

  • Grocery Outlet donates to Colfax schools

    The Gazette|Sep 19, 2024

    COLFAX — The Pullman Grocery Outlet has donated hygiene products to the Colfax School for 50 kids to receive. Colfax Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Katrina Johnson said it was brought to her attention that some kids might need the products. “I reached out to Grocery Outlet explaining the situation and they agreed to donate enough supplies,” said Johnson, noting she also reached out to the buy nothing page on Facebook and was able to have product donated through the page....

  • Whitman County students make SCC and SFCC Honor Roll

    The Gazette|Sep 19, 2024

    COLFAX — Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) released their honor rolls for the summer quarter of 2024 listing several Whitman County residents. To make the SCC and SFCC honor rolls students must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Gabriella Ayres, of Pullman made the SCC honor roll. Also from Pullman making the Spokane Community College honor roll was Emerson Blacketer, Kathryn Blehm, Michelle Calissendorff, Lillian Franke, Samuli Sihvonen, Taylor-Ann Silva-Perez and Demetrius Vaughn. Levi F...

  • Find 'Gobi' at the library

    The Gazette|Sep 12, 2024

    PULLMAN — The Neill Public Library is hosting “Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart” author Dion Leonard from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. The book is a New York Times, Sunday Times and International Bestseller telling the trust story of Leonard, an ultra-marathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155 miles race through the Gobi Desert in China. The dog, earning the name of Gobi kept pace with Leonard for approximately 80 miles over the Tian Shan Mountains, across the villages and over the black...

  • Libraries close for President's Day

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    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....

  • Garfield Community Dinner

    Whitman County Gazette|Jan 11, 2024

    On Thursday, Jan. 18, Garfield will host their community dinner. Dinner will include chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, green salad and more. The dinner will take place at the 211 E. Main St., Garfield. The dinner is free to the pubic, with donations of $3 suggested to help cover expenses....

  • Adult Bingo

    Whitman County Gazette|Jan 4, 2024

    COLFAX— The local branch of the Whitman County Library is hosting an Adult Bingo Night next Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The free event is open to anyone ages 18 and older, and attendees are encouraged to bring friends, win fun prizes, and enjoy light refreshments. Whitman County Library Adult Services, Cydney Selk, said that having started in June, this is the first Adult Bingo she is hosting. “I believe they did senior bingo a few times,” she said. Selk said that prizes include coupons for free books from the book sale, calen...

  • Palouse local makes University of Alaska dean's list

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 26, 2023

    PALOUSE –– Palouse local Leticia Mondrago was named to the summer 2023 dean’s list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. To make the dean’s list, students must receive a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.89....

  • Dahmen Barn hosts musicians

    Whitman County Gazette|Sep 7, 2023

    UNIONTOWN –– Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is presenting the band Bobcat One Man Band on Sunday, Sept. 10, at noon at the Barn, 419 North Parkway, in Uniontown. Bobcat draws inspiration from garage rock, soul music, power-pop, rhythm and blues and other genres....

  • Library Card Sign-Up Month

    Whitman County Gazette|Sep 7, 2023

    COLFAX –– September is a library card sign-up month at all Whitman County Library locations, including chances to win prizes. Library patrons can enter to win prize drawings in two ways. Patrons can sign up for a library card or use an existing one at any of the 14 branches. At the end of the month, two winners will be drawn from each category for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local business of their choosing....

  • Boyer Park hosts live music this weekend

    Justin Slayton, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 31, 2023

    COLFAX – In a farewell to the 2023 summer season, KOA at Boyar Park and Marina will be hosting a live music performance on September 2. Eager listeners can catch a live performance by Eric E., an acoustic performer who utilizes only his guitar and tenor voice, at the marina at 7 p.m. Eric E. Has been performing since 1979 and traveled the United States, and internationally, playing over 250 gigs a year....

  • Depot Days

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 17, 2023

    PULLMAN –– Pullman Depot Heritage Center is celebrating its third annual Depot Days with special events this Friday, August 18, through Saturday at the Depot, 330 North Grand Avenue, downtown Pullman. Depot Days celebrates rail transportation’s role in local history, the development of agriculture, commerce, and Washington State University....

  • High School musical auditions approaching

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 10, 2023

    COLFAX — Colfax Jr/Sr High School is presenting the Broadway musical ‘Oklahoma!’ November 16 through the 22, with auditions being held Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Junior and senior high school students are encouraged to participate in the production, and there will be an alternate audition time for students involved in the fair on September 6....

  • Colfax library hosts hands-on STEM event

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 10, 2023

    COLFAX — The Colfax branch of Whitman County Library will host a hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activity using school supplies on Tuesday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Kids aged 10 and up can combine pencils, paper, index cards, highlighters, and an apple to complete the challenge individually or with a friend. Supplies to complete the challenge and snacks will be available....

  • Palouse Empire Crowned royalty open

    Whitman County Gazette|Jun 29, 2023

    COLFAX — Crowned royalty is now open for the next Palouse Empire Rodeo Queen. Contestant packets and applications are ready to be mailed out for the 2024 contest and title. The age requirement is 16-24 years old, and those competing must have their horse to compete on. For more information, contact Diana Moser at 509-595-1951. Being Rodeo Queen is an excellent opportunity to represent the best sport on dirt. The application deadline is August 1....

  • Locals make University of Alabama Dean's List

    Whitman County Gazette|Jun 29, 2023

    COLFAX — Two Whitman County locals made the University of Alabama Spring Semester 2023 Dean’s List. Kari Largent of Colfax and Austin Jones of Palouse maintained an academic record of 3.5 or above for the spring 2023 semester....

  • Albion hosts pie social

    Reid Thompson, Whitman County Gazette|Jun 8, 2023

    ALBION — The Guy-Albion Historical Society will be holding its annual Pie Social event on June 17 at the Albion Community Church from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will be entertained with live music from the Pioneer Ramblers from the Lewis-Clark Valley....

  • Countdown to Snake River Family Festival

    Reid Thompson, Whitman County Gazette|Jun 8, 2023

    COLFAX — The Port of Whitman will be holding its annual Snake River Family Festival at Boyer Park and Marina Saturday, June 10 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The festival, which will celebrates the vitality of the Snake River to the region’s crops and businesses, is entirely free. Visitors can expect to see a variety of river-themed vendors and live entertainment....

  • Library closed to commemorate Memorial Day weekend

    Whitman County Gazette|May 25, 2023

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Library is closing all fourteen branches this weekend, May 27 through May 29, to commemorate Memorial Day. There is an extension to all library material due dates for the closure; there will be no late fees, and access to the library’s web catalog, audio, and eBooks are available at www.whitcolib.org. Wi-Fi networks and drop boxes will remain open at all locations. For more information, call the Colfax branch at (509)-397-4366....

  • Pullman local makes University of North Georgia spring Dean's List

    Whitman County Gazette|May 25, 2023

    PULLMAN — Pullman local Maria Jaiyeola made the spring 2023 Dean's List at the University of North Georgia (UNG). To make a list, students must achieve a 3.5 grade point average and carry twelve or more credit hours in one semester with no grade lower than B....

  • Pullman local makes Cedarville University Dean's List

    Whitman County Gazette|May 25, 2023

    PULLMAN — Pullman local Jocelyn Gross made the spring 2023 Dean's List at Cedarville University. To make the list, students must obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours....

  • Colfax local selected as outstanding senior at University of Idaho

    Whitman County Gazette|May 18, 2023

    COLFAX — The University of Idaho, College of Business and Academics, selected local Derek Hall as the outstanding senior in his academic discipline. Hall and two family members were invited to the annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 12, to celebrate his achievement as an honoree. In recognition of his hard work, he will receive a cash award and a personal plaque and will have his name added to the award plaques in the Dean’s suite. Hall is the son of Karen Hall and Douglas Hall (deceased.) He graduated from Colfax High School in 200...

  • Colfax seventh-grader earns honorable mention in essay contest

    Whitman County Gazette|May 18, 2023

    COLFAX — Colfax seventh grader Jaryn Vanek received an honorable mention in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s essay contest on April 17. Vanek’s essay, which was on the topic of “American History”, earned first-place certificates at the chapter and state levels before receiving an honorable mention on the northwestern divisional level. The divisional level is composed of all competing seventh-graders from the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming....

  • Rosalia students walking for hospitalized children

    Whitman County Gazette|Apr 27, 2023

    ROSALIA – Students here will be walking Friday, April 28, to raise funds for a local charity. The ninth annual Trot for Tots walk-a-thon will raise money for Tough as Nails, a charity that creates activities kits for hospitalized children. In addition to sponsoring students, residents and businesses can make a donation through the Rosalia School District....

  • Pullman seeks volunteers

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Dec 8, 2022

    PULLMAN — The Pullman Community Council on Aging is seeking neighborhood volunteers to help local seniors stay safe. Pullman Council on Aging’s Senior Choir Service is seeking community volunteers to help shovel snow, to prevent seniors from slipping and injuring themselves during the winter weather. This will also help those that support local seniors by bringing them groceries, making social visits, or delivering Meals on Wheels. Those interested in volunteers will be matched with a nearby senior, provided shovels, and any other nec...

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