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ALBION - The Guy Albion Historical Society will host its pie social at the Albion Community Church, 301 West 1st St, in Albion, this Saturday, June 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Neighbors can enjoy music, pie, and fun....
ROSALIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting emergency concrete panel replacement near the rest area near Rosalia on U.S. Highway 195 starting today, Thursday, June 15, at noon, and running until Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. Reports state that a temporary traffic signal will direct travelers through a lane of the work zone twenty-four hours a day....
TEKOA—Tekoa High School had a perceived lockdown Friday, Nov. 18 when law enforcement were outside the school. Tekoa High School Principal, Yolanda Bone stated that it was not really a lockdown, “I saw some law enforcement outside, so had the teachers keep the students in the Ag building,” Bone said, noting that once she talked to the law enforcement they said that there was nothing to worry about. Bone stated that she then let the students go back to their normal schedules. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there was no reco...
PALOUSE— As of Monday, Nov. 14 the F-Street bridge is closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The bridge will be closed for approximately 3-4 weeks for the water line replacement....
TEKOA— The Tekoa branch of the Whitman County Library is hosting its first annual Turkey Trot Thursday Nov. 24, 9 a.m. at the Trestle. Everyone is invited to support the library. Participants can choose their own distance of one, three, or five miles. While supplies last there will be coffee, water, and snacks available at the library from 8 to 8:50 a.m. After which those participating will drive themselves to the starting point at the Trestle. Those who participate must sign up at t he library by Wednesday, Nov. 23. Entries on the event d...
COLFAX — The National Weather service predicts a potentially damaging wind event Fri. Nov. 4 into Saturday. West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 mph Friday afternoon into Saturday, reports say. It is reported that the storm will also produce heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and high mountains of the Idaho Panhandle. NWS reports there is potential for lowland snow early next week. Possible impacts are power outages and tree damage according to reports....
UNIONTOWN — The Uniontown-Colton Community egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 16 at Holzer Park. The event runs from 10-11 a.m., officials said. the park is located along U.S. Highway 195. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Uniontown Community Building. Other details on the egg hunt have yet to be released....
GARFIELD — The Garfield branch library will host a hiking discussion at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 11, as part of National Parks Week. The event will feature two experienced hikers that will discuss safety and the essentials every hiker should have with them, officials said. “People cann share their own knowledge and meet other people that enjoy hiking,” Library Banager Sarah Anderson said. Whitman County has many hiking locations and trails that will be shared with attendees. “There are some real hidden gems around here,” Anderson said. “It...
PULLMAN – The Pah-Loots-Puu powwow is set for April 9 at Washington State University’s Beasley Coliseum. The Pah-Loots-Puu powwow has two grand entry dancing competitions scheduled to start April 9 at noon and 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. The emcee will be Fred Hill and the arena director is Dan Nanamkin of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville. Hahots Shebala will be the head man dancer and Meilani Decker the head woman dancer. The host drum group is Buffalo Hill Singers. The program will be the first Pah-Loots-Puu sin...
COLFAX – Businesses need to collect the additional one-tenth of one percent (.001) sales tax increase for the Whitman County Emergency Communication system. The new additional tax collection began on April 1. The increase was passed by voters in November 2021 election. The funding is being used to maintain and improve the county’s emergency communications system for first responders in Whitman County. The total sales tax rate is now 7.9%....
TEKOA – The Tekoa Trestle opened March 31 for use by hikers, cyclists and horse riders. The trestle is part of the John Wayne Trail, now called Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail. The trail uses the former Milwaukee Road Railroad. The 250-mile route meanders through 5,794-acres of scenery from near North Bend through the Cascades to the Idaho border east of Tekoa. The state has plans to continue improvements along a 9-mile segment from Malden to Rosalia....
ALBION – Thirteen cats were rescued from a woman in Albion by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, Pullman Animal Control and the Whitman County Humane Society. A search warrant was served at a home in the 200 block of H Street to find sick and malnourished cats and animals after receiving a complaint March 6, records show. The warrant allowed any animals found to be taken to receive medical attention. “In addition to the concerns for the animals’ welfare, the homeowner was believed to be in violation of a court order prohibiting her from ow...
COLFAX – Whitman County commissioners Monday, March 14, to discuss the general welfare of Whitman County and business previously recessed at the last meeting. No new or pending motions were discussed in the meeting. The board commented on the COVID-19 updates, with one commissioner saying, “We are excited to have the mask mandate lifted....
PULLMAN – The Port of Whitman County will accept public comment March 24 on a proposal to sell an undeveloped lot within Pullman Industrial Park to Merry Cellars Winery. “Merry Cellars Winery proposed purchasing Lot 9, adjacent to its current facility in Henley Court, for $345,000,” port officials said in a report. “The proposed use is development of a 16,000 square-foot building for wine production, aging, storage and sales.” To declare the land surplus, the port is required to have a public hearing and receive comments. That hearing i...
PULLMAN – The office of the Washington State University (WSU) president is moving off campus to downtown Pullman. “This move is just one of many we are undertaking as part of the OneWSU strategy that emphasizes the system-wide role of the president along with the campus leadership role of the Pullman chancellor,” President Kirk Schulz said. “My responsibilities span our entire system and it makes sense to avoid having the office centered on one particular campus.” The current office is on the fourth floor of the French Administration building...
HEPPNER, Ore. – Three Whitman County bankers graduated from the Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) Northwest Bank Operations School and Commercial Lending Boot Camp. Bank of Eastern Washington graduates from the Northwest Bank Operations are Karlie Thompson, of Colfax, and Desiree Chappell, of LaCrosse. Jay Hart, of Colfax, graduated from the Commercial Lending Boot Camp, according to spokesperson Becky Kindle. Both programs are educational offerings with the operations school offered biennially and the commercial lending program offered every 1...
COLFAX – More homes were selling at a higher price in January when compared to 2021. The average price for a home sold in Whitman County in January is higher than a year ago at $259,400. It’s $14,700 higher, according to the Housing Report by the Whitman County Association of REALTORS. More homes were sold in January 2022 than last year. In the first month of this year, 28 homes were sold compared to 19 in January 2021. It took three days less to sell them from 30 to 27 days on the market. More homes were for sale. In January 2022 there wer...
PULLMAN – Garbage rates at the Whitman County Landfill, 252 Landfill Road, is $55 per ton during cleanup week of April 8-16. The county set limitations on what is accepted at the landfill and transfer stations. Commercial and business haulers are not being accepted. The rate during the week is for residential waste only. Some services are offered all year for free. The landfill accepts old appliances, scrap, metal, used oil and engine fluids, household cleaners, fertilizers, yard trimmings, and recyclables. Glass, plastic, aluminum, n...
COLFAX – Retired educators Ellen and Paul Pack are offering self-directed tutoring for students ages 6-16 at the Colfax Library. The free program is offered each Monday and Tuesday from 2-4:30 p.m. with a special time for team building and socialization activities every Tuesday from 3-4 p.m., according to Sheri Miller, interim director/youth services manager at the Whitman County Rural Library District. For questions or scheduling, contact the Packs at paulpack@hotmail.com or call the Colfax Library at 509-397-4366....
KETTLE FALLS — The School Board here voted Monday night to buck Gov. Jay Inslee’s school-mask mandate. The board was the first to reject the governor’s continued efforts to force students, state employees and others to wear masks. The move in Kettle Falls prompted a similar move in Richland on Tuesday. The Richland School District is among the largest in Eastern Washington. The decisions in those schools come as many Eastern Washington schools, businesses and offices have already shed masks....
PULLMAN – The city has received $54,000 to expand summer outdoor education programs for school-aged kids. The funds help with the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids program, which serves school-aged youth....
PALOUSE – The Washington State Department of Agriculture and Palouse Conservation District offers a Palouse Pesticide credit course on Feb. 22. Two credits are available. Presentations will include: • Herbicide Resistance: Implications for PNW Wheat Production System • Pesticide Stewardship and Proper Unused Pesticide Disposal and Pesticides • Water Quality in Washington State and the Palouse River Watershed Pesticide license numbers must be provided during registration to receive credit. Individuals must be present to receive credit. Registe...
CLARKSTON – The Lower Granite South Shore Visitor Center is closed Feb. 7-9 for maintenance work at the facility. The public will not have access to visitor services, including restrooms and access to drinking water. Tours are not being conducted, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Access to the Lower Granite Esplanade is not affected. Normal operations and access to the visitor center continues....
PALOUSE – Palouse could pay $2,000-$3,000 for a new well chlorine pump. Public works Superintendent Mike Wolf told the city council the chlorine pump for well three broke and need replacing. It adds liquid sodium chlorine to the water to make it safe. Palouse has backups for all of the well pumps, but Wolf said the city should replace the broken one. Wolf reported public works repaired a flood gate after it was found to be stuck due to a broken switch. Crews repaired the switch to avoid it from happening again. Another repair is planned for p...
ENDICOTT – A Northwest Grain Growers pickup crashed with two people in it, rolling sideways off of Kackman Road near Endicott on Feb. 2. The driver, of the Ford F-150, looked down to pick something up and lost control, said Whitman County Undersheriff Chris Chapman. One person reported to their boss their head hurt and he was taken to Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinic in Colfax for examination. No charges or tickets are anticipated for the driver....