November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
State Measures Initiative No. 2066 Yes - 51.17% No - 48.83% Initiative No. 2091 Yes - 36.68% No - 63.32% Initiative No. 2177 Yes - 38.19% No - 61.81% Initiative No. 2124 Yes - 44.42% No - 55.58% Federal United States President/Vice President Kamala Harris/Tim Walz - 58.32% Donald Trump/JD Vance - 38.9% U.S. State Senator Maria Cantwell - 59.77% Dr. Raul Garcia - 40% Write In - .23% Congressional District 5 - U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner - 59.79% Carmela Conroy - 40.08% Write In - .13% State Executive Governor Bob Ferguson - 56.28% Dave...
PULLMAN - With Nov. 5 general election votes still being counted here, many residents are wondering why Whitman County is the only "blue" county in Eastern Washington. Unofficial results after late-arriving ballots were counted Nov. 9, show Whitman County as the only Democratic "blue" county in a sea of Republican red east of the Cascade Curtain. Here, current Vice President Kamala Harris garnered 51.8% of the vote county-wide, with former President Donald J. Trump collecting 45.2%. But that...
TEKOA — Schools were reopened on Thursday, Nov. 7, after a nearby welfare check between police and an unknown man. According to Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers deputies responded around 7 a.m. to a call of a man who was walking around disturbed and frustrated. “It did happen to be around the school,” Myers said, “There were some indications that he was carrying a sword.” Myers said the man had not committed a crime and there was no obligation that he come out of his house. “We did notify the school so they we were aware,...
PULLMAN — Main Street in downtown Pullman is set to reopen to limited westbound traffic by 6 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, as Project Downtown Pullman progresses. Crews adjusted traffic control late Wednesday, Nov. 13, to facilitate the reopening. Updates to traffic flow will impact Spring, Daniel, and Paradise Streets, with further guidance expected before Thursday. Limited parallel on-street parking will be available, though parking configurations may change daily based on construction needs. Residents should also note that Pine and Kamiaken...
COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County Commissioners authorized an earnest money agreement for a potential site for a new childcare facility on Thursday, Nov. 7. The money agreement for property behind Colfax High School comes after months of community engagement to figure out analysis of the gaps and needs for childcare in Whitman County. Included with the agreement is an 18-month due diligence period in which the Port will continue to explore the feasibility of the site. “Families and employers continue to tell us how desperately they need...
COLFAX — Building Inspector Ginny Rumiser presented the last five years of building permit totals to County Commissioners during the Monday, Oct. 21 regular commission meeting. Whitman County building and development division issues building permits including structural plumbing and mechanical, personnel perform plan review, building inspections and retain building records. Building permits issued in 2024 came to 68, 13 pending and 15 for commercial construction. There was a total of 130 inspections and 41 final inspections. Total miles...
MOSCOW, IDAHO — The Moscow Police Department (PD) is investigating a report of a possible stranger-on-stranger sexual assault that allegedly took place near the University of Idaho campus on Monday, Nov. 11. According to Moscow PD, an officer received the report from friends of the woman, identified as the possible victim, at around 9 p.m. According to the police report, the woman said she was walking home to the Wallace Dormitory when she was assaulted at approximately 6 p.m. She told police a vehicle pulled up beside her, and a man forced...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Commissioners set forth their Strategic Goals and Objectives during the Wednesday, Oct. 16 board meeting earlier this month. Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics CEO Hank Hanigan presented several strategic goals and objectives that the hospital would have moving into the new year. Hanigan said the hospital plans to complete an expansion of the therapy area, which is a continuation of the project happening this year. “It is not yet complete, but still needs to be a focus,” said Hanigan....
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Broadband Office has opened applications for $1.2 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, aimed at expanding high-speed internet access to underserved communities across the state. A first application round will close in January, with reviews by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration expected in mid-2025. The Broadband Office anticipates announcing approved projects by summer...
COLFAX. — The State of Washington’s online court records system remains offline following a cyberattack earlier this month, affecting court operations statewide, including Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. The Administrative Office of the Courts took the system offline after discovering the breach, leading to the rescheduling of civil cases in Whitman County Superior Court. Those visiting Whitman County Superior Court will be unable to access case documents at the clerk’s public computer terminal in the courthouse due to the...
YAKIMA, Wash. - The Colfax Bulldogs are bringing home some hardware as they took eighth place at the WIAA 2B State volleyball tournament on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Bulldogs went 2-2 at the tournament and exceeded expectations as they entered the tournament as the 13th seed. They finished the season with an 11-14 record. "Wow, what a season," said Colfax coach Megan Dorman. "They surpassed all my hopes for them and I have loved every minute of it. They are an enjoyable group to coach." Colfax...
WILBUR, Wash. - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves football team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats, 50-8, in a 1B District 6 crossover game on Friday, Nov. 8. The Wildcats (10-0) are ranked No. 2 in the state, according to the final AP High School Football Poll. The Timberwolves fall to 3-6 on the season. Wilbur-Creston-Keller scored twice in the first quarter on a 1-yard run by senior running back Davian Adams, who also got the PAT run, and a 56-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback...
TEKOA - Timberwolves sophomore Natelee McGowan loves playing sports, especially football. She is not just on the gridiron with her teammates, but on the front lines protecting her quarterback. "I really love it," McGowan said. "I've liked it since I was in sixth grade and I finally got to play in eighth grade." McGowan played her eighth-grade year at her old school, but did not play as a freshman. After coming to Tekoa-Rosalia, she returned to the field with her new teammates. "I didn't play my...
PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings throttled the visiting Wellpinit Redskins, 78-8, and punched their ticket to the State 1B playoffs in a District 6 crossover match on Friday, Nov. 8. Gar-Pal led 60-0 at halftime and did not allow a score until the fourth quarter. Vikings junior Kaleb Kelnhofer had three touchdown runs with junior Lane Collier adding two TD runs and an interception return for a score. In the first quarter, Collier struck first on a 34-yard TD run and his 23-yard interception return. Senior quarterback Bryce...
DEER PARK, Wash. - The Colfax Bulldogs' football season came to an end at the hands of the Newport Grizzlies in a State 2B play-in game on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Grizzlies defeated the Bulldogs, 42-33. Colfax senior Zach Cooper scored on the opening kickoff with a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Ryker Reed added a 60-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Newport answered with an 89-yard kick return for a touchdown of its own in the opening quarter by senior Brody...
PASCO, Wash. - Local athletes traveled to the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. to compete in the WIAA State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings teams came home with some hardware as the boys placed second and girls took fourth at the meet. Other area teams included the Colton Wildcats and Pullman Greyhounds. The Gar-Pal boys scored 64 points, ahead of the Pope John Paul II school with 68 points placing third. In cross country, the team with the...
ROSALIA - On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Oakesdale Nighthawks continued their dominating run this season and emerged from the 1B District 6 volleyball tournament as champions. It's amazing, it feels really good," said Oakesdale coach McKinzie Turner."This is a really fun team to coach. Our girls just outworked and worked so hard tonight and I think that's a big part of our success and we have to keep that focus." In the semifinals, the Nighthawks defeated the Valley Christian Panthers, 3-0, and beat...
CHENEY - The Colfax Bulldogs are heading to the Yakima Valley SunDome to play in the 2B State tournament after defeating Davenport, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville-Sprague in the District 6 tournament. Colfax fell to Davenport, 3-2, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, forcing them to play two loser-out matches in order to continue their season. Only about a half an hour later, the Bulldogs had to face the Reardan Screaming Eagles. The Bulldogs dispatched with the Eagles, 3-1, and moved on to play the...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is considering a change to the state’s recently adopted premium change transparency rule. A press release from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner says, “The change would be specific to Phase 2 of the rule — the automatic inclusion of reasons for premium increases in policy renewals — and would move the timing of that action from June 2027 to June 2029.” Goodish? The rule applies to auto and home insurance policies. (Insurers of health, disability, life and long-term care are exempt from...
Washington’s CO2 tax jumped after the failure of I-2117, likely increasing gas and energy prices compared to neighboring states. The price increase could double the impact on gas prices, increasing to about 45 cents per gallon. The CO2 tax is set at auctions and on private markets when organizations covered by the law, including the University of Washington, BP oil, and the City of Enumclaw, purchase allowances covering their emissions. Immediately after voters decided to keep Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions, allowance prices on the...
Colfax - The doors of Fonks Coffeehouse are back open as of Monday, Nov. 11, after complete reconstruction. The coffee shop located at 112 North Main Street burned down in a fire on March 17, 2020. Customers could be seen ordering Monday morning and sitting in the building as co-owner Amy Warwick happily greeted and took their orders. "We're happy to be back," Warwick said. "We're excited to see all of our people." Barista Natalia Meyerhofer who was making coffee by Warwick's side. "It's been...
LACROSSE — The LaCrosse School was nominated and received recognition from the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals. The award recognizes schools that create and sustain a positive school culture and set the tone for a successful academic year highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, staff and families. The school started off the year with a culture kick-off event, hosting a large all-school assembly to introduce the new principal and...
PULLMAN — The Ruck for the Fallen group is hosting a three part event for heroes this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 17. The three part event will feature a ruck of 11 miles, 11 feet and 11 inches starting at 8:30 a.m. in Johnson to raise awareness for the Pullman Cemeteries New Veterans Memorial Park Site. There will be a sandbag ruck the last mile for first responders, military and law enforcement and a meet and greet with Ruck for the Fallen founder Sergeant Major Mitch Kriebel at Zeppoz. “I’m so excited and hopeful to raise dollars for our...
COLFAX - Colfax High School hosted a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 9, bringing together students, staff, and community members. The ceremony, held at 9 a.m., featured performances, speeches and special presentations to recognize local veterans. The assembly began with a welcome from Colfax Jr./Sr-high Principal David Gibb. JP McAnally and Karly Wiger served as masters of ceremonies. The assembly was organized by student body members of the Colfax Associated Student Body (ASB.) "I think...
STEPTOE - The annual Steptoe Elementary Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 8 in honor of those who have served. Elementary school teacher Sarah Mayer said the 5th through 8th graders put together the depiction of the Korean War memorial that could be seen standing next to all the wartime memorabilia that covered tables. Teacher, Principal and Superintendent Eric Patton had gathered all the memorabilia for those in attendance to look through. "The students made 19 soldiers, weapons, helmets,...
ROSALIA- A crowd of people filled the Rosalia Veterans Park to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Attendees were welcomed and reminded in 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the Allied countries signed an Armistice with Germany to end WWI, declaring the day a federal holiday in 1938 following the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War becoming known as Veterans Day. Clinton Tucker who received his Quilt of Valor at the Veterans Day program on Friday,...
Remember the old Christian Church in Rosalia? The church had its last fellowship meeting almost two decades ago. There was a large congregation, back in the day. The building has gone through many different operations over those years. It was on the verge of collapsing. The roof and walls were in grave repair. The city of Rosalia was able to restore the roof. Not long ago, Leroy Wheeler acquired the building and began repairing the interior and parts of the exterior. There was a massive amount of damage inside the church. There were broken...
COLFAX - The Regional Theatre of the Palouse is putting on a timeless Christmas tale for the season, with the retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," presenting "SCROOGE! The Musical" The musical began Thursday, Nov. 7, with showings through this Sunday, Nov. 17. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge came first from "A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens in 1843. The story was adapted by composer Leslie Bricusse in 1970 as the musical film, "Scrooge," which then morphed into...
COLFAX - The Colfax FFA won first-place in the State Land Judging Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Reardan. The event hosted by the Lincoln County Conservation District took place in Reardan at the farm of Jim and Diane Baye brought twenty six groups representing schools throughout the state. Top teams were recognized with certificates based on scores, with Colfax taking home first place to represent the state next April at the National level. The contestants evaluated soil and site...
GARFIELD — Representatives from across military branches attended last Thursday’s annual Veterans’ Day Assembly at the Garfield campus of the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) School District. The festivities began with performances of the “Star Spangled Banner” by the high school band and the “Armed Forces Medley” by elementary singers. Gar-Pal middle school language arts teacher, Phil Weagraff, acted as emcee. As part of the program, he shared portions of two student essays, written by...
Pullman Regional Hospital Lane Richard Roth, a boy, was born Nov. 7, 2024 to parents Maci Phillips and Ryan Roth, of Lewiston. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy and Terry Roth, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are Kim and Ron Scheibe, of Anatone. Lane joins brother Liam Duane, 15 months, at home. Cartier Jubilee Morning, a girl, was born Nov. 5, 2024 to parents Sheila Garza and Antwan Morning Jr., of Pullman. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy Harris and Anthony Morning, of Pixley, Calif., Maternal Grandparents...
Colfax Thursday, Nov. 14 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 18 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, roll, pie Endicott Tuesday, Nov. 19 Baked potato bar, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 20 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cooked vegetables, roll, pie Pullman Friday, Nov. 15 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, homemade roll, pie Tuesday, Nov. 19 Lasagna, caesar salad,...
Berylene Anne DeYoung, Steptoe resident, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was one day shy of her 82nd birthday. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. She will be laid to rest in the Thornton Cemetery. Berylene was born November 8, 1942. in Yakima, Washington. to Beryl and Ellenor Mugas Rutledge. Berylene worked as a waitress for most of her adult life, including for over 30 years at the Wheel Inn in Steptoe. She...
PULLMAN — Celebrations of Washington State University’s home football win over Utah State led to two couch fires on Pullman’s College Hill over the weekend. The first incident occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of D Street and Colorado, where Pullman firefighters and police responded to a burning couch. Later that morning, a second torched couch was found on D Street. Pullman Police promptly removed it from the street. These incidents bring the total number of victory-related couch fires on College Hill to nine this fall....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 Nov. 6 Johnathan Lee Owens, 31, of Moscow; to Tabitha Jeanine Ries, 36, of Garfield. Nov. 9 Sheridan Arthur Shaffer, 29, of Pullman; to Tiffany Katia Grote, 34, of...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 Nov. 1 Margrethe and Rodney Vogel, of Pullman, 230 SW Cedar Street, Pullman, to Arezoo Zare and Seyednima Taheri, of Pullman, $545,000. Wise Farms, Inc., Bullhead City, Ariz., 303 Old Moscow Road, Pullman, to Long Table Properties, LLC, $375,000. Nov. 4 Addie Olson, Douglas and Cecil Sinknecht, of Spokane Valley, property in Whitman County, parcel 818050000000145. James Boller and Glenna Blair, of Potlach, 216 N “H” Street,...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Seth Schnider was found guilty of a minor possessing alcohol, therefore has 30 days of jail, 30 suspended and fines totaling $543. Community service can be performed for $500 of fines at the rate of $17 an hour completed by March 31, 2025 with proof of completion. Defendant has supervised probation for 6 months, unsupervised as soon as all essential requirements have been completed. Up to $200 of the fine will be waived upon probation...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 Nov. 4 8:04 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road and Iron Eagle Lane, Pullman. Traffic violation. 9:52 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 10:42 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 and Staley Road, Pullman. Controlled substance problem. 12:27 p.m. – South Broadway Street, Tekoa. Brett C. Orr, 60, of Spokane arrested for court order violation. 3:49 p.m.- South Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Theft. 4:07 p.m.- East Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Civil standby....
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11: Nov. 5 Joshua Quinn Clark, 31, third-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence. Held on a $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Nov. 6 Christopher James Dehague, 32, department of corrections hold, held without bail. James Richard Hirst, 43, warrant possession of a controlled substance. Held without bail through Kootenai County District Court. Talia Iosefa, 43, two counts of harassment,...
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the dirt portion of the following Whitman County roads are closed to Vehicular traffic effective November 15, 2024, through March 15, 2025, pursuant to R.C.W.47.48.010, unless a permit is obtained from the office of the Whitman County Engineer: ROAD NO. NAME ROAD NO. NAME ROAD NO. NAME 0015 Waterman 2670 Baird 5160 McKenzie 0030 Merritt 2820 Partch 5170 Mader 0050 St. John 3080 Cree 5210 L. West 0060 Wilhelm 3200 Harwood Hill 5220 Lawson 0100 Russell 3390 Gene Nelson 5280 Mick Parvin 0110...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Malden is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Clerk-Treasurer. Prior governmental accounting, BARS coding & accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred. A minimum of 18-20 hours a week is required. Salary starts at $20 an hour DOE. There are no benefits. A detailed job description is available by emailing townofmaldenwa@gmail.com. Cover letters and resumes from prospective candidates may be submitted in person at 119 West Broadway Ave, emailed to townofmaldenwa@gmail.com or mailed to Town of Malden, P...
NOTICE OF REVIEW UTILITY FEE CHANGES NOTICE is hereby given than the City of Pullman will consider, at the City Council meeting on December 3, 2024, 6% increases to the monthly water, sewer, and stormwater fees. These increases are to help offset the impact of inflation associated with the costs of providing utility services. For additional information, please refer to the City Council Regular Meeting agenda of September 27, 2022 (https://www.pullman-wa.gov/Sept27Agenda) and/or the meeting recording (https://www.pullman-wa.gov/Sept27Meeting...
Public Hearing The Town of Rosalia will be holding a Public Hearing on November 26th, 2024 regarding the 2025 Preliminary Budget. Hearing will start 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 November 14 and 21,...
SURPLUS SALE LACROSSE SCHOOL DISTRICT Textbooks South-Westerns Entrepreneurship Idea in Action Copyright 2000 12 Textbooks 1 Teacher Annotated Edition Various Workbooks Century 21 Accounting Copyright 1995 13 Textbooks 1 Teacher Annotated Edition Glencoe Economics Principles and Practices Copyright 2012 10 Textbooks For information you may call the LaCrosse School Office at (509) 549-3591 Published November 7 and 14,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Colfax City Council will hold Public Hearings to discuss Revenue Sources, Levy Certification for the City and the MPD, Monday November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Published November 7 and 14,...
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given pursuant to RCW 53.35 that the Commission of the Port of Whitman County shall hold an online and telephonic public hearing on November 21, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budget of the Port District for the year 2025 and amending the budget of the Port District for the year 2024. Any person may participate and be heard concerning any portion of the preliminary budget or amended budget by accessing the meeting online or by telephone. The meeting will be online...
