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  • Colfax Athenaeum Club Meetings

    Whitman County Gazette|Sep 22, 2022

    COLFAX– The Athenaeum Club hosts meetings every first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. The club theme this year is Hidden Wonders of the Palouse. The next meeting, a Homecoming Tea, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 29242 SR195, Colfax. The fall business meeting is Friday, Oct. 21 in the downstairs meeting room of the Whitman County Library....

  • Local author publishes book set here in Colfax

    Olivia Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Jun 9, 2022

    COLFAX - A local author recently released her second novel, this one set in Colfax. Kairi Rimbey, 56, published her second novel Tuesday, May 24, and will have an upcoming book display at Rosaurs in the upcoming weeks. "Finding Y" is a young-adult-themed novel inspired by real events from Rimbey's teenage years. "It's inspired by tragedy from one of my old high school classmates," she said. "It's not a true story, but it's inspired. "My old classmate had killed himself after his brother died in...

  • Colfax High School students 'prank' retiring teacher

    Whitman County Gazette|Jun 10, 2021

    COLFAX – Colfax High School science teacher Kathryn Vogler was caught off guard by her students' prank on June 3. The seniors were not the only ones saying goodbye to Colfax High School. Vogler is retiring Jacob Brown, Annie Cox, Joshua Huber, and Kari Largent decorated her whiteboards with photos to thank her for her time teaching chemistry and physics. "I was pranked, but in a good way. I laughed out loud and congratulated them on their cleverness," said Vogler. "They are so clever and so k...

  • Colfax School District Honor Roll announced

    Mar 25, 2021

    COLFAX – The following students were declared for the Honor Roll by the Colfax School District. ALL A HONOR ROLL (4.0) Alexis J. Booth Hannah D. Buri Sophie H. Klaveano Kari G. Largent Kolby D. Slate Hannah E. Baerlocher Dyamin B. Vanek GRADUATION YEAR: 2023 Devan G. Becker Harper J. Booth Jaisha A. Gibb Gene P. Gibler Delaney L. Imler Cadence I. Monson Derek J. Repp GRADUATION YEAR: 2024 Harley J. Hennigar Seth R. Lustig Keilena A. Nelson Mikah R. Nelson Ian E. Rynearson James P. Wigen Lauryn R. York HIGHEST HONOR ROLL (3.75-3.99) Dustin D. B...

  • Senior Menus: Dec. 21, 2017

    Dec 21, 2017

    Colfax Wednesday, Dec. 27: Cook's Choice Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 27: Cook's Choice Pullman Friday, Dec. 22: Salad bar, 10 grain bread, sliced pears, dessert....

  • Library lists county Summer Reading participants

    Sep 21, 2017

    Colfax Whitman County Library’s Summer Reading youth successfully logged more than 5,550 hours of reading time to complete the 2017 program. This record topped last year’s reading accomplishment of 5,180 hours. “Build A Better World” was the theme presented by a consortium of states working together to provide public libraries with high quality educational materials for children, teens and adults. The Whitman County Library thanks the generous sponsors, Friends of the Library, and ambitious volunteers who donated time, money and incentives to e...

  • Menus: Sept. 7, 2017

    Sep 7, 2017

    Colfax Senior Menus Wednesday, Sept. 13: Chef salad with ham, turkey, tomato, cucumber, cheese and hard boiled egg, wheat roll, sliced pears, dessert. Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 13: Cheese ravioli with pasta sauce, zucchini parmesan, green salad, sliced peaches, lentil brownies. Pullman Friday, Sept. 8: Cheese ravioli with pasta sauce, zucchini parmesan, green salad, sliced peaches, lentil brownies. Monday, Sept. 11: Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, beans, fruit. Rosalia Tuesday, Sept. 12: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage,...

  • Senior Menus: June 22

    Jun 22, 2017

    Colfax Wednesday, June 28: Salmon fillet with dill sauce, rice, tomato and cucumber salad, tropical fruit, cookie bar. Palouse Wednesday, June 28: Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, fruited jello. Pullman Friday, June 23: Egg salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, fruit salad, relish tray, dessert. Monday, June 26: Potato bar, chili, cheeses, bacon bits, onions, sour cream, fruit, dessert. Rosalia Tuesday, June 27: Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, sliced peaches,...

  • Senior Menus June 8

    Jun 8, 2017

    Colfax Wednesday, June 14: Oven baked chicken, rice, steamed vegetables, applesauce. Palouse Wednesday, June 14: Salad bar, fruit, roll, chocolate chip cookie. Pullman Friday, June 9: Bean soup, ham sandwich, vegetable tray, mandarin oranges. Monday, June 12: Salad bar, fruit, roll, chocolate chip cookie. Rosalia Tuesday, June 13: Homemade pizza, green salad, bread stick, fruit, ice cream sundae....

  • Menus March 30

    Mar 30, 2017

    Colfax SENIOR MENUS: Wednesday, April 5: Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday dessert. Palouse Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, March 31: Spaghetti, Caesar salad, fruit, garlic bread, dessert. Monday, April 3: Kielbasa with sauerkraut, potatoes, peas and carrots, fruit, pudding. Rosalia Tuesday, April 4: Birthday Dinner - Creamy fettuccine Alfredo, steamed broccoli, sliced pears, garlic bread, birthday desse...

  • On the record

    Aug 5, 2015

    Colfax MARRIAGE LICENSES Ryan Lee Ballard, 26, and Lillian Ryann Grady, 26, both Spokane, Aug. 3. Justin Ray Brewer, 35, and Deana Rhea King, 25, both Pullman, Aug. 3. BUILDING PERMITS Carpenter, McGuire, DeWulf, air conditioning at law office, 208 N. Main, $4,300, July 27. Donald Deen, heat pump at 101 Southview Heights, $18,000, July 28. Bob Garrett, roof installation at Flowers & More, 222 S. Main, $12,000, July 28. REAL ESTATE SALES Community Pride Senior Rentals, Brush Prairie, to St. John Rentals, St. John, duplex in St. John, $485,000, J... Full story

  • Dig Into Reading enrolls close to 500 youth

    Aug 21, 2013

    Colfax Whitman County Library Summer Reading youth logged more than 4,890 hours of reading time to complete the 2013 Literacy Program. “Dig Into Reading!” was the theme for the 2013 Summer Reading program. Many generous sponsors and volunteers donated money, incentives and time to enhance this literacy event for nearly 500 Whitman County youth. Albion Bailyn Anderson, Colin Dreewes, Kaylee Hinnenkamp, Tyler Hinnenkamp, Eleasa Molsee, Isaiah Molsee, Kallai Molsee, Susanna Molsee, Abby Slaughter Sioma Abdul-Karim, Adison Amdahl, Jerimah Amd...

  • Summer readers log 4,690 hours of book time

    Aug 23, 2012

    Colfax Whitman County Library Summer Reading participants logged more than 4,690 hours of reading time to complete the 2012 Literacy Program. “Dream Big-Read!” was the theme for the 2012 program. Many generous sponsors and volunteers donated money, incentives and time to enhance the program. Participants are listed as follows: Albion Ashton Cathey, Kira Cathey, Colin Dreewes, Kaylee Hinnenkamp, Tyler Hinnenkamp, Lillean Kilgore-Brown, Sonora Lee, Ren Maynard, Riley Maynard, Eleasa Molsee, Isaiah Molsee, Kallai Molsee, Susanna Molsee, Abi... Full story