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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....
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....
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 –– 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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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 — 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....
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....
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 — 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....
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....
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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 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 — 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...
PALOUSE — Palouse is hosting their annual Palouse Turkey Leg Fundraiser Thursday Nov . 24 at 8 a.m. All proceeds will fund new books and programming in Palouse. There will be free coffee and donuts provided by Palouse Family Foods and the Palouse Federated Church....
COLFAX — The Atenaueum Club have started their trip with the “Hidden wonders of the Palouse.” Their last meeting of 2022 will be held on Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m., a Christmas Lunceon at the Catholic Center, 1018 South Main Street....
TEKOA—The Tekoa volunteer fire association is hosting their eleventh annual dinner and auction Friday, Nov. 18 at the Tekoa event center. There will be a happy hour at 5:30 p.m., a donation dinner at 6 p.m., and an auction at 7 p.m. The dinner will include chicken fajitas, carne’ asada, and shrimp. Proceeds will go towards local scholarship, fixing the Tekoa pool, and equipment for the fire department....
COLFAX—The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Trick or Treat on main street from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Downtown businesses are participating. Parental supervision is required to participate to ensure a safe event. Flashlights and face coverings are recommended. Enjoy shopping, eating and trick or treating while enjoying a family outing. Any business outside of the Main Street corridor who wants to host a table contact Molly at colfaxchamber@gmail.com....