November 6, 2024

  • Majority of levies pass

    Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Several levies were on this year’s General Election Ballot; results for the ballot count are as follows for each town. COLTON —The town of Colton proposes one levy in this year’s General Election concerning supporting general operations, street improvement and water maintenance. Proposition No. 853 is a one-year proposition for the town’s property tax at 80 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value, to raise the town $30,000. The levy passed with 128, 71.11% voting yes and 52, 28.99% against. ENDICOTT— The town of...

  • Sandberg leads Whitman County superior court race

    Olivia Harnack, Gazette

    COLFAX — As of Election Night, Tuesday, November 5, Roger Sandberg is leading the race for Whitman County Superior Court Judge Position 1, holding 60.6% of the votes. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of everybody throughout this process,” said Sandberg. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Whitman County as Superior Court Judge.” With 80 precincts reporting, Sandberg has received 6,421 votes, while challenger Jenna Brozik follows with 4,137 votes, amounting to 39.1% of the total. There were also 30 write-in votes,...

  • County addresses missing election ballots

    Olivia Harnack, Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Registered voters in Whitman County are expressing concerns regarding the distribution of ballots for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. Reports indicate between 200 and 300 ballots are unaccounted for, as only 99.6% of ballots were successfully processed. County officials confirmed that issues occurred during the distribution phase, despite all ballots being processed at the Spokane plant on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison noted that while the United States Postal Service (USPS) marked the ballots as...

  • Candidate Profiles: 9th District State Representative

    Whitman County Gazette

    Patrick Miller Age: 46 Hometown: Cheney, WA Experience: Firefighter, Computer Security Family: Laurie, wife of 14 years and 7 year old daughter Fiona. Candidates have been given a 100 words to answer each question and answers have not been edited. Question 1: In recent years, state agencies have used purported habitat and wildlife concerns as a reason to implement new regulations on farmers and ranchers. Those regulations have impacted the livelihoods or rural residents. What would you do in the Legislature to protect farmers and ranchers...

  • LaCrosse business honored with Excellence on Main award

    The Whitman County Gazette

    LACROSSE — Startin’s Repair, a LaCrosse-based business, has been recognized with an Excellence on Main Award from the Washington State Main Street Program. This award celebrates organizations contributing to community revitalization across Washington. The program recently announced its annual winners, with Startin’s Repair receiving honors for its commitment to persevering and aiding in local revitalization...

  • Pullman Building Supply to close one month earlier than expected

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — Pullman Building Supply will close its doors this Saturday, Nov.1, a month earlier than previously announced. The store, located on the south end of town, had initially set November 30 as its final day of operation when managers announced its closure in July. The decision to expedite the closure was made because there was insufficient demand in the Pullman market to sustain the business. Pullman Building Supply opened in 1996, north of downtown, before relocating to its current building in 2015. While the Pullman location will...

  • County addresses missing election ballots

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Registered voters in Whitman County are expressing concerns regarding the distribution of ballots for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. Reports indicate between 200 and 300 ballots are unaccounted for, as only 99.6% of ballots were successfully processed. County officials confirmed that issues occurred during the distribution phase, despite all ballots being processed at the Spokane plant on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison noted that while the United States Postal Service (USPS) marked the ballots as...

  • $13.7M federal grant to boost railroad

    Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — A grant awarded to Washington State Department of Transportation for rail system upgrades will allow $115 million to go towards improving the Palouse River Coulee City railroad lines in Whitman County. The U.S. The Federal Railroad Administration awarded $37.7 million toward Washington State Rural Rail Rehabilitation Phase III to improve supply chain efficiency and resiliency. WSDOT Rail Freight and Port’s Divisions Capital and PCC Railway Program Manager Larry Rasmussen said the $37.7 million will go towards improvement towards...

  • County works on 2025 prelimary budget

    Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Whitman County is currently crunching numbers, compiling a rough draft of the 2025 budget. Whitman County Chief Financial Officer Jessica Jensema said the budget is usually adopted in December and adopts the tax roll first for 2025. The rough draft budget comes to a total of $38,152,243 in revenue and has a projected budget deficit or deficiency of excess expenses over revenue at $3,579,257. Jensema predicts the county will start 2025 with about $11 million in cash. “It’s really not that terrible of a picture,” she said,...

  • Authorities search for missing man

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    MOSCOW, Idaho, — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating Daniel Lagmay, 28, who went missing early Friday morning after his vehicle ran out of gas on the road between Moscow and Pullman. Lagmay was last seen on Friday, Oct. 25, and is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, approximately 125 pounds, with a distinctive neck tattoo. He was reportedly driving a gray 2006 Ford 500 at the time. The Nez Perce Tribe has issued a public alert on its Facebook page, urging anyone who may have seen Lagmay or his vehicle to contact the...

  • Woman assaulted near coliseum

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — Washington State University police are investigating a sexual assault that allegedly occurred on campus earlier this month. The victim, an unnamed female student, told police the assault took place at about 8 p.m. Oct. 21 in the parking lot south of Beasley Coliseum. She said she was grabbed from behind and choked until she lost consciousness. “When she came to, she was in the same spot; all of her clothes were on, but she felt that she had been sexually assaulted,” University Police Chief Gary Jenkins said. “She did not see...

  • Wheatstalk event draws crowds

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    TEKOA - The Wheatstalk music event, held Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., featured live performances from local artists, including Kyle Richard, Thundergun Express, Cheryl Sieveke, Whitney Bloom-Heisiel, Jordan Paddock, and The Kevin Shay Band. Adding to the festivities, Tekoa High School's freshman class hosted a bake sale outside the Empire Theater doors, selling various homemade baked goods to...

  • Gar-Pal volleyball ready for postseason

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    PALOUSE - Finishing the regular season with a 13-2 record, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings placed second in the Southeast 1B League and will move on to the postseason. The Vikings got a 3-0 win against Pomeroy for Senior Night on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fell to the still-undefeated Oakesdale Nighthawks, 3-2, on Thursday, Oct. 24, and defeated the St-John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles, 3-0, on Saturday, Oct. 26. Senior this year include defensive specialist Camryn Blankenchip, middle blocker...

  • Vikings football extends win streak

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    PALOUSE - Celebrating Senior Night on Friday, Oct. 25, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings defeated the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, 48-6, to finish the regular season with a 4-4 record. The Vikings have now won four games in a row as they head to the postseason. Seniors this year include quarterback Bryce Pfaff, running back Nick Meeuwsen, lineman Macent Rardon and lineman Landon Orr. "It's been fun," Pfaff said. "Most of us have played with each other since our GPAC (Garfield-Palouse...

  • Bulldogs shut down Gorillas on Senior Night

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX - In a night to celebrate its senior class, the Colfax Bulldogs dismantled the Davenport Gorillas, 32-0, on Thursday, Oct. 24. Senior running back John Largent had three rushing touchdowns and senior wide receiver Zach Cooper had a touchdown reception in the Northeast 2B League shutout victory. Largent opened the scoring halfway through the opening quarter on a 10-yard TD run. Largent scored again with 19 seconds left in the first half with a 4-yard rushing TD. At the start of the second...

  • SJEL volleyball team celebrates seniors

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    ST. JOHN - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles varsity team concluded the volleyball season with Senior Night on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Eagles had a big week of volleyball with three matches in five days to end the regular season. SJEL defeated Tekoa-Rosalia, 3-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, fell to Pomeroy, 3-0, on Thursday, Oct. 26, and lost to Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal), 3-0, on Saturday, Oct. 26. On Saturday, the Eagles celebrated its three seniors, middle hitter Kate Hergert, outside...

  • Timberwolves football falls to Vikings

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    PALOUSE - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves dropped a Southeast 1B League matchup against the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 48-6, on Friday, Oct. 25. The Vikings scored three touchdowns to open the game on TD runs by junior Lane Collier from 27 and 31 yards out, and an 11-yard TD run by junior Kaleb Kelnhofer. The Timberwolves found themselves in a fourth-and-6 situation and had to go for it. They completed the pass, but fell just over a yard shy of the first down. With four seconds...

  • Tekoa-Rosalia volleyball season concludes

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    LACROSSE — The Tekoa-Rosalia volleyball team played its final match of the season on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with an away match loss against the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles. The Eagles won the Southeast 1B League match, 3-0, with set scores of 25-11, 25-17 and 25-17. Tekoa-Rosalia began the season with a loss to the Chesterton Academy Knights in a five-set battle, and a 3-0 loss to the Pomeroy Pirates. The Timberwolves won their first match on Thursday, Sept. 12, in a 3-1 victory over the Dayton Bulldogs. The next two matches were a...

  • Nighthawks end regular season unbeaten

    Matthew Strissel, The Whitman County Gazette

    OAKESDALE — The Oakesdale Nighthawks are ranked No. 1 in the state as they finished the regular season with a perfect 16-0 record. The season concluded with a five-set brawl against the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings for Oakesdale’s Senior Night on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Nighthawks won the match, 3-2, with set scores of 23-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 15-8. “It feels good, we really worked for it this year,” said Oakesdale coach McKinzie Turner. “Gar-Pal, hats off to them, they played well tonight.” The match began with a kill by...

  • Pullman honors seniors in last home game

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette

    The Pullman Greyhounds fell to the Clarkston Bantams, 28-6, for their Senior Night game on Friday, Oct. 25. Pullman senior wide receiver Caleb Ratliff scored in the final quarter on a 20-yard pass from junior quarterback Connor Stewart to stop the Clarkston shoutout. Clarkston scored once in each of the four quarters on a 1-yard touchdown run by Hayden Line in the first, a 23-yard TD pass to Ryken Craber from Line in the second, a 4-yard TD pass from Line to Milo Kunnap in the third and a...

  • Hounds slays Knights on Senior Night

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — Both the Pullman girls soccer and volleyball teams defeated the East Valley Knights of Spokane for their respective Senior Night matches on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The Greyhounds volleyball team won the match, 3-0, and the soccer team won, 5-2. In the volleyball match, the set scores were 25-20, 25-8, 25-7. Senior Ella Forster led Pullman with 20 kills and sophomore Camber Wolfe had a team-high 32 assists. Junior Kate Armstrong had an all-around game with 11 digs, three blocks and two aces. The Greyhounds went on to play the Clarkston...

  • Vote yes on four initiatives

    Roger Harnack

    Four measures on the Nov. 5 general election could make a difference in your lifestyle and your wallet. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when you cast your ballot: Initiative 2066 This initiative would repeal regulations that attack your ability to use nature gas use dryers, stoves, heating systems and more in your home and business. It would also restrict government agencies from implementing policies and programs that promote the use of electric appliances over natural gas. The measure...

  • Superior Court Candidate Jenna Brozik

    The Whitman County Gazette

    I am writing to endorse the election of Jenna Brozik for the Whitman County Superior Court position. I am a retired Spokane County District Court Judge. I also have served as a Pro Tem judge on the Whitman County bench. Since my retirement I have served as a mediator on hundreds of cases throughout Eastern Washington. I have had the pleasure of serving as mediator on many Whitman County cases when Jenna was an attorney for one of the parties. I have observed Jenna to be a zealous advocate for her clients and to have a humble personality that...

  • Challenge to officials

    The Whitman County Gazette

    Call me “old fashioned,” I must be if I still believe in the “Power of the Press” as a public forum to comment on the issues of the day. Lately, it seems to me that our municipal and county agencies are either not following their directives of serving for the “good and safety of the pubic” or they have become powerless to directly enforce their won rules and regulations. Case in point, you cannot park on Main Street overnight, but you can park on City property for as long as you want and even with expired tabs. You can have a...

  • Endorses Brozik

    The Whitman County Gazette

    I am a client of Jenna Brozik running for Superior Court Judge. My name is Jeff Faunce. I met Jenna Brozik after my brother passed away in Tekoa and our family needed an estate attorney. There was a dispute with his estate and we had to go to trial. Jenna represented our family throughout the two year process. There are several qualities that Jenna has in which I believe are good qualities of a judge. She is intelligent and knowledgeable. She is a great listener and has a good grasp of the legal process. Jenna is sympathetic to all parties,...

  • "Vote yes, so I can pay less"

    The Whitman County Gazette

    “Vote yes, pay less,” the Initiative No. 2117 yard sign reads. A catchy slogan, but is it true? In repealing our state’s CO2 tax, 2117, we’re told, will benefit low-income working people by cutting costs, including gasoline and energy. A look at provisions in the other three initiatives might shed light on this claim. All four were created and put on the ballot by the same political committee: Let’s Go Washington, founded by millionaire hedge-fund owner Brian Heywood. If 2117 is designed to save money for low-earners, then we can...

  • Brozik for Judge

    The Whitman County Gazette

    Our family is clients of Jenna Brozik, she is currently running for Superior Court Judge. We meet Jenna through a family friend during a devastating time in our lives... our oldest daughter’s untimely death, leaving behind two beautiful sons. We needed custody of our grandsons and with a full docket, Jenna took us on immediately with no hesitation. Which was no easy task seeing that our daughter was one of six siblings and all were present during our first meeting with Jenna. So many thoughts and emotions were put on her plate. She was...

  • Brozik for Superior Court Judge

    The Whitman County Gazette

    Dear Editor, I grew up and have lived in Whitman County all my life. My husband and I farmed for 40 years. The past 30 years I have worked for attorneys, Ron Webster (Colfax), Beth Prinz and Jenna Brozik (Pullman) as a legal assistant and paralegal. I’ve known many attorneys over the years and have worked for the court as a Guardian ad Litem. I’ve known and worked for Jenna Brozik for 14 years. Jenna’s worked long hours to build Prinz & Brozik PLLC into a successful law practice. She has qualities that will make an excellent Superior...

  • Supports Brozik

    The Whitman County Gazette

    I endorse Jenna Brozik as the next Superior Court judge. My name is Paul Hanes and I’ve been an attorney at Prinz & Brozik Law Offices for 7 years. Jenna is rare because she has maintained her passion and optimism from law school. Seasoned lawyers typically have a cynical outlook on life, but Jenna has maintained her zeal and passion for helping people and she stays true to her moral convictions. Jenna is an attorney who puts morality above money. Jenna believes that everyone deserves their day in court, but she has never assisted criminals...

  • Yabba Dabba Boo! Main Street Treats

  • 5 Generations

  • Oakesdale named Heart and Soul Community

    Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette

    OAKESDALE — The Innovia Foundation announced that Oakesdale was selected as one of the first Eastern Washington and North Idaho communities for the Community Heart and Soul Initiative. For two years the town of Oakesdale tasked with engaging residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, and how to better its future. “The Community Heart and Soul framerwork is a great way for us to be able to engage with both active community members, as well as those individuals and groups whose voices aren’t as frequently...

  • The Haunting Hour

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette

    PULLMAN — Zeppoz Bowling Alley, a local favorite for recreation, has gained notoriety not just for its striking green lanes and delicious food but also for rumored paranormal activity. Witnesses claim that a playful ghost wanders the back of the bowling alley, moving pins around and dropping tools to spook employees late at night. A former employee who worked at Zeppoz from 2003 to 2007 shared her ghostly experiences online. Initially skeptical about the ghost stories she heard from coworkers, she eventually encountered something unsettling...

  • Thrifty grandmothers offer scholarships

    Teresa Simspon, The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The Thrifty Grandmothers are awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Whitman County this year by Feb. 15, 2025. The Grandmothers will award at least ten $1,000 for students planning to attend accredited colleges, universities, and vocational and technical schools. There are no restrictions on what a student can study, or their career path, and seniors pursuing vocation are technical educations are encouraged to apply. Consideration for the awards goes towards students who have been active in their community and...

  • Oakesdale High School freshman named a National FFA Champion

    Whitman County Gazette

    According to the PNW Ag Network, Kellan DeMeerleer earned the national title at the FFA Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis the National FFA Convention and Expo Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Demeerler was named the 2024 national finalist this year in the Power, Structure and Technical Systems category in the FFA Agriscience competition going onto DeMeerler’s project, “Smooth Operator,” tested the durability and efficiency of common 15-W-40 diesel motor...

  • Babysitter activity bags now available

    Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX—Whitman County Library patrons can now check out Babysitter Activity Bags, with four themed kits added to the Library of Things collection. The backpack kits are designed to entertain young children with themes including Farmers Market Fun, Forest Animal Fun, Jungle Fun, and Weather Fun. Each bag contains books, toys, and a safety guide with basic first aid and CPR instructions. The kits were donated by Girl Scout Troop 4910 member Adeline Lincoln as part of her Silver...

  • Garfield Middle School Veterans Assembly next Friday

    Whitman County Gazette

    GARFIELD — The Middle School will host a Veterans Day Assembly next Friday, Nov. 8 to honor those that served. The Assembly will take at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8 in the Garfield Gymnasium. The program will include the Palouse High School Band, the Elementary Singers, an introduction of veterans by Phil Weagraff and a keynote speech by Captain Mike Bisbee. Sam Brink will sing “The Rugged Old Flag and veterans and guest are invited for a guest reception...

  • Rosalia annual veterans day program

    Whitman County Gazette

    ROSALIA — Rosalia is hosting their annual veterans day program at 11 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 11in the Veteran’s park. The Veteran’s Park is located behind the Texaco Visitors Station and is maintained by volunteers in memory of...

  • Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette

    Colfax Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 4 Pork chops with demi glaze, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday desert fall cake Colton Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Nov. 5 No meal Palouse Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin dessert Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins,...

  • Births

    Whitman County Gazette

    Pullman Regional Hospital Twins Halyn Willow Buckles, a girl and Hank Germain Buckles, a boy were born Oct. 20, 2024, to parents Reece and Mdisyn Buckles, of Palouse. Halyn weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and Hank weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Paul and Sheri Buckles, of Meridian. Maternal Grandparents are Robin and Willy Woltering, of Palouse. Halyn and Hank join sister Harper, 5, at home. Nova Coffman, a girl, was born Oct. 24, 2024 to parents Chris Coffman and Jessica Peterson, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces....

  • Hans-Rudolf “Rudy” Gahler

    Hans-Rudolf "Rudy" Gahler

    Whitman County Gazette

    Hans-Rudolf Gahler, M.D., known as Rudy or Doc to his friends, passed away on Sept. 26, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to Jakob and Alice Gahler. He came of age in this small, mountainous, and fiercely independent country surrounded by larger, aggressive European neighbors, during the Second World War. His childhood memories include exchanging yelled insults with German contemporaries across the Rhine river not far from his home. Upon completing medical school at...

  • LaVonne Grace Carter

    LaVonne Grace Carter

    Whitman County Gazette

    LaVonne Grace Carter, 80, of Colton, Wash., passed away October 21, 2024, at her Colton home. LaVonne was born May 31, 1944, at Detroit Lakes, Minn., to Carl & Elsie (Mattfeld) Plackner. She grew up in the countryside on the outskirts of Bovey, Minn., where she attended school and graduated from high school. Following graduation LaVonne attended college, receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. She accepted her first teaching job in...

  • Edna Elizabeth FitzGerald

    Edna Elizabeth FitzGerald

    Whitman County Gazette

    Edna Elizabeth FitzGerald, 93, passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, in Colfax, Wash. Edna was born to Robert and Leona Koch on January 4, 1931 in Snoqualmie Falls, Wash. They lived in Hyak, Wash. Her dad worked for Milwaukee Railroad so she moved to Cedar Falls, Wash., when she was six years old. She went to Cedar Falls school for seven years and then went to Snoqualmie Valley when the schools consolidated. She had an older brother Robert, and Harold was born when she was nine years old. A year later...

  • Chris Janet Mathis

    Chris Janet Mathis

    Whitman County Gazette

    Chris Mathis had an unforgettable laugh that made her stand out in any crowd, no matter the size. If you coaxed one of these from her, you couldn't help but be filled with joy. Christine Janet Courtright was born to Cal & Mary Courtright of Moses Lake, Wash., on May 12, 1959. She grew up alongside her two older sisters, Caren and Cathy, and her little brother John. She was an adorable child who loved to be center stage. She was creative and inventive and was always telling stories about when...

  • District Court Filings

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Oct. 11 to Oct. 18 Oct. 11 Larry Scoles, comes before the State by and and through the Whitman County Prosecuting Attorney, to dismiss the charges of driving with a suspended license third-degree pursuant to plea agreement. The defendant was found guilty of IID violation and therefore is sentenced to 90 days of jail, 89 suspended. Defendant must serve one day in jail convertible to 12 hours community service within 180 days. The defendant must...

  • Land Transactions

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25 Oct. 18 Mark and Jessica Billings, of Pullman, 117 South Whitman Street, Rosalia, to James Marie Acquisitions, LLC, of Spokane Valley, $82,000. Mary Watkins, of Palouse, 410 E Houghton Street, Palouse, to Tamarack Restorations, LLC, of Potlatch, Idaho., $96,000. Hailey and Robert James, of Colfax, 240 NW Harrison Street, Pullman, to Albert and Sarah Miller, of Pullman. $370,000. Oct. 24 Donna Wride, of Colfax, 502 North 3 rd...

  • Building Permits

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The city issued the following building permits during the month of October: Oct. 4 Gina Cornelius, 411 South Main Street, heating, $60. Oct. 8 Alex Kolii, 307 East Thorn, plumbing, $157,579.75. Oct. 11 Colfax Downtown Association, 203 North Main Street, $16,108. Oct. 15 Roach Construction Company, 905 North Sumner Street, Empire Disposal, excavation, $250. Craig and Vicki Hatley, 502 10 Moller Road, heating, $6,042. Oct. 16 Dave Link, 419 West A Avenue, plumbing,...

  • Marriage Licenses

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24 Oct. 18 Isaac Elliot Leighton, 23, of Pullman; to Scotti Marie Adolph, 22, of Pullman. Oct. 22 Pepper lunaren brisset, 22, of Pullman; to Faith Renee Maxwell, of Pullman. Oct. 23 Baoming Zaao, 38, of Pullman; to Yiding Cao, 28, of Pullman. Oct. 24 Elijah Wayne Romanoff, 29, of Uniontown; to Larissa Kathleen Steen, 30, of...

  • Sheriff's Log

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28 Oct. 22 12:44 a.m.- North D. Street, Albion. Agency assistance Pullman Regional Hospital. 7:18 a.m.- West Front Street, Albion. Suspicious person/circumstance. 7:24 a.m.- Northwest Turner Drive, Pullman. Theft of automobile. 8:59 a.m.- West California Street and North 8 th Street, Garfield. Stray animals. 9:37 a.m.-Johnson, on U.S. 195, Colton. Traffic violation. 9:59 a.m.- Kitzmiller Road, Pullman. Trespassing complaint. 10:38 a.m.-...

  • Police Logs

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX —The Colfax Police Department reported the following incidents from Oct. 11 to Oct. 23 Oct. 11 1:57 p.m.- Traffic violation northbound, U.S. Highway milepost 34, northbound. 2:14 p.m.- Disabled vehicle North Morton Street. 3:26 p.m.- Erratic driver U.S. Highway 195, milepost 35, northbound. 5:50 p.m.- Burglary/intrusion alarm South Main Street. Oct. 14 12:32 p.m.- Lost dog recovered 400 North Mill Street, Colfax City Hall. Oct. 15 2:02 p.m.- Extra patrol South Lake Street. Oct. 17 1:18 p.m.- Hit and run incident West Walla Walla...

  • Jail Log

    The Whitman County Gazette

    COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Oct. 23 to Oct. 28: Oct. 23 Aerik Dean Copell, 28, warrant third degree driving with suspended license. $2,500 bond or $250 cash bail through District Court. Jonathan Taylor Graening, 23, driving under the influence. Good time release date set for 8:45 a.m., Oct. 24. Oct. 24 Christopher Elmer Fromknect, 47, possession of a stolen vehicle. Held without bail through Superior Court. Jeremy Michael Robinson, 45, third degree assault law enforcement officer, two counts...

  • NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No: **********2038 TS No: 24-11399 PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 RCW Grantor: RUDOLPH B. SCHROEDER Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ. Trustee’s address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 (206) 331-3280 Trustee’s agent for service is Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, whose address is 144...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Tekoa will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6 P.M., November 4, 2024, at the regular council meeting at Tekoa City Hall for the Tax Levy Hearing. All citizens are invited to attend. Eliza Evans-Teague, Clerk/Treasurer” Published October 31,...

  • Public Hearing

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    Public Hearing Will be held by Rosalia Town Council on November12th, 2024 regarding revenue for the 2025 budget. Hearing will begin at 7:30pm at 110 W Fifth St., Rosalia. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to Rosalia City Hall, 110 W Fifth St. or PO Box 277, Rosalia, WA 99170. Published October 31 and November 7,...

  • NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE NOTICE is hereby given that the city of Pullman has issued a Preliminary Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) pursuant to the rules of the State Environmental Policy Act for a proposal submitted by Morgan Porter, Civil Engineer, City of Pullman which involves: The project consists of the construction of approximately 6,000 linear feet of 16” diameter water main line along the north side of Terre View Drive and Airport Road, from 1,400 FT east of Northwood to the existing facilities at the...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a final budget hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. M ain Street to discuss the 2025 Budget. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours from the date of publication of this notice until November 14, 2024. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF Filing and Hearing

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC NOTICE OF Filing and Hearing Notice is hereby given that Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 has prepared a proposed budget for 2025 and that the District Commissioners will hold a hearing on the proposed budget on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. A copy of the proposed budget is on file and may be inspected at the Business Office at Whitman Hospital, 1200 W. Fairview, Colfax, WA. Published October 31 and November 7,...

  • PUBLIC Notice of Meeting Change

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    PUBLIC Notice of Meeting Change The November commissioners’ meeting for Whitman County Fire District 12 has been changed to Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at 252 Whelan Rd, Pullman, WA Published October 24 and 31,...

  • NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID: Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC/Colfax) is soliciting sealed proposals for Therapy Services Remodel. Bids are to be sealed and filed on or before 2pm, Wednesday, November 20 at Whitman Hospital’s Admin Conference Room, 1200 W Fairview St, Colfax, WA 99111 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid proposal security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, postal money order, or surety bond made payable to WHMC, for a sum not less than...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

    ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Whitman County Parks Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements BID NO. KBWSI24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Whitman County Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements (PN: KBWSI24) project will be received in paper copy form by Whitman County Board of County Commissioners, State of Washington, at the Whitman County Courthouse Council Chambers in Colfax, WA, until 10:20 A.M. local time, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Any bids received after the specified...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette

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