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PALOUSE – Palouse city employees are getting a 3% raise for 2022. Resolution 2022-01 was approved by the council on Jan. 25. A budget committee suggested the increase for all city staff and a $2,500 increase in the public works superintendent’s salary. The resolution included increase for the swimming pool staff and entry-level public works assistant for the increased minimum-wage mandate by state law. Councilwoman Ann Barrington motioned to approve Resolution 2022-01. It was by councilmember Travis Deerkop. The motion passed, according to the...
TEKOA – Tekoa School District is remaining open on Feb. 22-23 to make up for snow days. The district closed for Jan. 3 and Jan. 6 due to inclement weather. To make them up, the schools are to remain open on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, following Presidents Day on Feb. 21. “For this reason, there will be no mid-winter break this year,” a district spokesman said....
PULLMAN – Pullman city council is holding a special meeting on Feb. 5 for training. The meeting starts at 9 .m. in the council chamber at 190 SE Crestview Street in Pullman, according to Mayor Glenn A. Johnson....
COLFAX – The Whitman County Cattlemen’s Association is offering one or more scholarships this year. Each scholarship awarded is $1,000 or more. • The scholarship application process is open to the following: • Residents of Whitman County • A graduating high school senior (or home schooled equivalent) • Studying agriculture related field at a college, university, trade or technical school The application deadline is April 15. Applications are available from Whitman County high school counselors, via email request to wcca2011@gm...
PULLMAN — The Gladish is named the Pullman Chamber of Commerce member of the month for January. The Gladish is a community and cultural center at 115 NW State Street in Pullman. The organization Friend of Gladish grew to more than 150 members to donate $150,000 in 1996 to buy the building, according to a chamber spokesperson. “Today the Gladish Community and Cultural Center is bustling with energy as it serves the community in many ways with everything from day care facilities, Montessori School, Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, and...
SPOKANE — The Eastern Washington Fire Weather Zones for the upcoming 2022 fire season were changed with some zones being overseen by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pendleton, Ore. “The changes will only affect fire zones in Eastern Washington under the responsibility of Spokane and Pendleton forecast offices,” stated a spokesperson. Most fire zones in Eastern Washington have been reconfigured geographically and assigned new zone numbers. Responsibility for some areas of the Cascades and Southeastern Washington, have been trans...
PALOUSE — The Palouse Food Pantry changed its distribution date to the fourth Wednesday of every month. The change sets distribution the day after food is delivered by Second Harvest. The date changes in June, November, and December due to holidays, stated a spokesperson. The food pantry is at the Cavalry Chapel on the Palouse at 215 E. Church in Palouse. Distribution is from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For people in need, and unable to pick up food, deliveries can be arranged by calling 509-59...
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Our Financial Conference has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 1 at Best Western Plus Univeristy Inn. The free conference will feature local financial professionals, information and resources. The goal of the conference is provide useful financial information for attendees, organizers said. The event includes discussion on developing positive financial health and wellness, organizers said, noting lunch will be provided. To register, log ong to uidaho.edu/financial-conference prior to March 25....
COLFAX — Board members and volunteers are being sought by the Colfax Chamber of Commerce. Chamber board elections are during the regular meeting on Jan. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. “In order for our town to continue to be successful, we need new help with events, fundraising, membership, and economic development,” stated the chamber’s newsletter. The chamber is offering a workshop on how to create a website on Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Zoom. For the link, email whitman@seweda.org. For more information, call 509-610-9028 or email www.col...
TEKOA – A locker room event at the locker room of Tekoa High School is under investigation by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office. Facebook users are speculating about what occurred and little information is being released by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office because everyone involved is a juvenile. “There was not unlawful touching or anything construing a sexual assault,” said Sheriff Brett Myers. “It was locker room sixth-grade boys stuff.” It is described as being closer to bullying. Dep. Chris Olson is leading the investigation...
PALOUSE – Singers of all types are gathering at the Palouse Federated Church on Sunday, Dec. 12. People wanting to participate are asked to gather in the parking lot. The group sets off to carol through Palouse neighborhoods. After caroling, singers are presented a chili dinner....
FARMINGTON — The Garfield-Palouse High School robotics team receives funds from the sale of Christmas trees. The robotics team is selling you-cut trees at Nelson’s Farm at 202 Ryde Road in Farmington from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12. Spruce trees from 4 feet to 30 feet tall are available for $30 each. Organizers ask people to bring exact cash or pay by check....
PULLMAN — Family cooking bags are available at the Neill Public Library in Pullman. The activity bags include cooking utensils, supplies to make brownies, a recipe book filled with City of Pullman staff favorites, and a gift card to Grocery Outlet to purchase ingredients. “(The) Neill Public Library is excited to offer a STEAM activity bag the whole family can enjoy,” stated spokesperson Rachael Ritt. “Cook, laugh, and learn together!” Friends of Neill Public Library and grant funding from Meter Foundation made the free bags possible....
PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary is holding its 16th Annual Christmas Tree Raffle to support patient comfort and care items through Dec. 11. The 3-foot prize-packed trees were donated and decorated by businesses and hospital departments. They are on display at Diane’s Gift Garden, near the front entrance of Pullman Regional Hospital. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each at Diane’s Gift Garden. Winners are being drawn and contacted on Dec. 11....
OLYMPIA - Natural gas prices are rising in November. Avista is approved to increase prices by 9.98% or $5.81 a month, for an average monthly bill of $64.04. Wholesale prices are increasing nationwide and in response, the state is allowing four utilities to raise prices, according to the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC). "Higher customer gas costs in part reflect increases in natural gas market prices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic production of natural gas has slowed while...
COLFAX - The average price of a home sold in Whitman County increased to $330,000. The Whitman County Association of REALTORS® Housing Statistics Report for September 2021 shows that last year ago the average price was $286.700. In September 45 homes were sold, an increase over 2020 when 38 sold. In August 2021, 55 homes were sold. The average time homed were on the market rose to 28 days from 16 last month and 26 last year in September, according to the report. Active real estate listings...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Fire Department hosts their third annual pig roast on Saturday, Nov. 6. The fundraiser offers a pulled pork dinner with sides, a silent auction, and desert bingo. Water and lemonade are provided. Adult beverages are available for purchase from C&D's Catering. The event is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rosalia Fire Department at 607 S. Whitman Avenue. Tickets cost $12 per person and children 12 and under are $6....
PULLMAN - A silver 2011 BMW went off of State Route 27, about 3 miles from Pullman, on Thursday afternoon. Kyle H. Lim, 22, of University Place, was driving north when he lost control of the car near the Pullman Albion Road, according to the Washington State Patrol. The car veered to the left, rolled sideways, and stopped in a field. Lim was injured and flown to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. The state patrol is investigating the cause of the crash and reported they expect to issue a...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Garden Club is planting fall bulbs on Oct. 23 for spring bloom. The planting event begins at 10 a.m. in the Children's Garden at the Rosalia Mini-Park. It is net to the Rosalia Library. "All children of the Rosalia Library are invited to help garden club members. Said Publicity Chairman MarvaLee Peterschick. For more information, contact the Youth Outreach Chairman Rana French at rffrench3@gmail.com or 509-283-2325....
PULLMAN - Dr. Brad Capawana, of Pullman Foot & Ankle, is the featured speaker at the Pullman Regional Hospital's Women's Wellness Series in October. The presentation is through Zoom on Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. People can RSVP for a link by contacting noel.nicolai@pullmanregional.org. Capawana's presentation is on women's foot and ankle health The Women's Wellness series facilitated through Pullman Regional Hospital's Center for Learning and Innovation is a coffeehouse-style conversation facilitated...
PULLMAN - Washington State University (WSU) is offering a class for certification to work from home. It's described as "a new program aimed at equipping rural residents with the skills they need to compete for remote work in the post-pandemic economy." "The Remote Work Professional Certificate course is a one-month, 30-hour, completely online professional certificate program that helps prepare participants to be an effective remote worker, whether as an employee, entrepreneur, or freelancer."...
COLFAX - Sheri Miller was appointed the interim director for the Whitman County Library. Current director Kylie Fullmer resigned. Her last day is Oct. 15. The board of trustees appointed Miller as they begin to search for a new director. "I am excited for the opportunity to serve as the Interim Director during this time of transition," stated Miller. "We have a great staff and community. I look forward to what the future holds for Whitman County Library." Miller has served the library for...
OLYMPIA - The moratorium on evictions for people unable to pay rent was extended by one month, ending Oct. 31. Gov. Jay Inslee proclaimed the extension calling it a "bridge" to a return of landlords being able to charge rent and late fees, and evicting people for non-payment. The moratorium has been in place since Feb. 29, 2020. The additional month is to allow the state to finish the creation of the eviction resolution pilot program and rental assistance program....
PULLMAN - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) has approximately 300 open jobs, with 50 of the openings at its Pullman and Lewiston, Idaho, locations. "We have faced a pandemic and figured out how to stay safe while never missing a beat satisfying our customers as they keep the lights on for people around the world," said Edmund O. Schweitzer III, founder, and SEL president. "And now, we have a tremendous opportunity to increase our production and meet our customers' growing needs and are...
ASOTIN — A motorcycle rider lost control and crashed Tuesday afternoon near Asotin. Robbie S. Patterson, 42, of Dayton, was riding a blue 2002 Yamaha north on State Route 129, about 25 miles south of Asotin, when he lost control and crashed, going off the road, according to Washington State Patrol. He was injured and taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. The state patrol reports charges are pending....