October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024
ENDICOTT— Town residents are being asked to support six levies in the Nov. 5 general election. Mayor Dean Marty said the measures will not fund any major new projects. The town is asking residents to support a $12,000 Fire and EMT Protection levy. If passed, residents will pay 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed property valuation. The funds will enable the town to pay for services from the local fire district. The second proposition is a $30,000 levy for street work and maintenance, which will cost an estimated $1.14 or less per $1,000 of...
ROSALIA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves had a busy week as the volleyball regular season is reaching its end. The Timberwolves lost a five-set heater to the Colton Wildcats on Monday, Oct. 14 then fell to the Garfield-Palouse Vikings, 3-1, on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Timberwolves then defeated the Waitsburg Cardinals, 3-0, on Thursday, Oct. 17. Against Colton, the set scores were 26-24, 16-26, 16-26, 25-20 and 15-10. The next night, the Vikings defeated the Timberwolves with set scores of 25-16,...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Commissioners chambers filled with Harvest Hills Wind Turbine Project protestors on Monday, Oct. 21 with questions concerning the proposed wind farm project near Kamiak Butte. One of the biggest concerns raised by protestors was the county hiring law firm Van Ness Feldman LLP. When asked about the services that Van Ness Feldman provides Commissioner Art Swannack said his only comment is that it is the prosecutors choice to select based on what is going on. "He is the...
FARMINGTON — Three people were arrested on charges of alleged burglary on Tuesday, Oct. 15, on Garfield-Farmington Road. According to public records, at approximately 6:11 p.m., on Tuesday, Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputy Amy Pilloud responded to a burglary at Garfield-Farmington Road. Gary Wayne French, 62, of Spokane, Eric James Harris, 55, of Spokane and Melissa Ann Marie Pagel, 44, of Farmington, were arrested after Pagel admitted to having methamphetamine on her person. According to Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers, the suspects...
COLFAX — Deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from Fire District 14 and Lewiston Fire responded to a two-vehicle crash on Wawawai Road near milepost 11 shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, Joshua Godwin, 37, of Clarkston, was traveling northbound and crossed the centerline, striking a newer-model GMC passenger truck traveling southbound. Godwin was driving a late-model GMC passenger truck. The driver of the southbound vehicle sustained serious injuries...
Dr. Pam Kohlmeier Age: 55 Hometown: Manson, Iowa Experience: No political experience. Relevant professional experiences include practicing as a board certified emergency physician for about 15 years, then teaching predominantly Health Policy and Law and Professionalism as a Lecturer-MPH for Eastern Washington University, and most recently serving as a staff attorney and the policy manager for the Washington Medical Commission. Relevant community service includes serving on the Board of NAMI-Spokane (supporting mental health in our community),...
OAKESDALE — The Port of Whitman County and Haley and Aldrich presented to a packed McCoy Valley Museum to discuss the purchase of the Old Mill from the Innovia Foundation. Community members filled the Oakesdale museum Monday, Oct. 21; along with guests, Port of Whitman County Executive Director Kara Riebold, Haley and Aldrich, Inc Geologist-Environmentalist Scientist Ward McDonald and Innovia Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Aaron McMurray present. “We are excited, because on Wednesday at the commission meeting, Innovia and our...
TEKOA — County Commissioners awarded the Tekoa Runway project $20,000 in Economic Development funds. Port of Whitman County Executive Director Kara Riebold and Tekoa Airport Manager Mike Hale came before the commissioners to present on the request. Riebold reported the Port Commissioners have talked to County Commissioners about Tekoa’s airport project over the last few months. The City of Tekoa applied for funding through the Department of Transportation in early May and wrote a letter to the county to apply for .09 Funds for the...
COLTON — Various Whitman County towns have proposed levies that constituents will approve or reject at this year’s general election. Here’s what’s set to be on the November ballot: COLTON —The town of Colton has proposed a special levy of $30,000 to continue supporting general operations, street improvements and water maintenance. Homeowners would pay $80 per $100,000 in assessed home value. LACROSSE — LaCrosse Parks and Recreation is proposing a $75,000 levy to continue supporting the operation, maintenance, and capital...
COLFAX — With the election approaching, Whitman County is seeing an initial wave of ballot returns as voters are encouraged to submit their ballots early. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison reported that approximately 2,500 ballots have been returned, as of press time, Tuesday, Oct. 22. “We will do our first round of emptying ballot boxes tomorrow (Wednesday). That number will increase significantly for sure,” she said. About 10% of the 25,000 ballots sent out have been received, with most returns coming through the mail, in person at...
ST. JOHN — Two Pullman men are safe after their sailboat capsized in high winds on Rock Lake on Saturday, Oct. 19, as the wind eventually drifted them and their boat back to shore. Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Miller said the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, St. John Fire District 2, and Rosalia Ambulance responded to a report of the capsized vessel around 1:40 p.m. at the north end of the lake. Firefighters from St. John launched two personal watercraft, but the men, who were still with their boat when it washed ashore, did...
PULLMAN — Pullman Police officers responded to an assault at 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 900 NE Colorado Street. Initial reports indicated that multiple individuals were fighting in the street. Upon arrival, officers learned that two male victims had witnessed the altercation and attempted to intervene. During their intervention, they were attacked by a group of college-age males. One victim sustained significant head injuries and was rendered unconscious. He was transported by ambulance to Pullman Regional Hospital and is expected to...
TEKOA — The City Council filled a key vacancy last night with the appointment of Cheri Currier. Currier steps into the role left by Lydia Fletcher, who resigned in September to take an internship in Texas. “The application period ended last Friday, and they appointed a new council member last night,” said Tekoa Clerk-Treasurer Eliza Evans-Teague. Currier has been a resident of Tekoa since...
LACROSSE - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles picked up two big wins last week as they are fighting to make the postseason. The Eagles defeated the Colton Wildcats, 3-1, for Homecoming on Tuesday, Oct. 15, in St. John and beat the Dayton Bulldogs, 3-0, on Thursday, Oct. 17, in LaCrosse. Against Colton, the set scores were 25-20, 25-19, 23-25 and 25-15. Senior Kate Hergert led the attack with 11 kills, with fellow senior Avery Flemming adding eight. sophomore Sophie Anderson notched...
ST. JOHN - Celebrating Homecoming and Senior Night for their lone senior Joe Hergert, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles fell to the Garfield-Palouse Vikings in football action on Friday, Oct. 18. "Joe's leadership is pretty solid, we definitely rely on him alot," said SJEL coach Kevin Armstrong. "Joe is exactly what a senior is supposed to be. He shows up, puts the work in and stays motivated for these young guys." Hergert said some of his favorite football memories are "Our 2022 winning...
SPOKANE VALLEY - Area 1B cross country teams participated in the District 6 Championships at Valley Christian High School on Friday, Oct. 18. Colton, Tekoa-Rosalia, Garfield-Palouse and St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse all fielded runners. The Garfield-Palouse varsity girls team took second place at the meet with 43 points. The Vikings were just five points behind first-place finishers Valley Christian with 38 points. The Vikings boys varsity team placed third with 91 points and the Colton boys...
REARDAN, Wash. — The Colfax Bulldogs cross country teams traveled to Reardan to participate in the Northeast 2B League Championships on Friday, Oct. 18. Middle School boys, middle school girls, varsity high school boys and combined high school girls were the categories. Colfax didn’t have junior varsity runners participating. The Colfax middle school girls took third place with 73 points behind Jenkins at 51 points and first-place finishers Northwest Christian with 36 points. St. George’s and Reardan each had 91 points. The other Colfax...
ST. JOHN — The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings pillaged the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles on Friday, Oct. 18. Gar-Pal led 38-6 by the end of the first quarter and defeated the Eagles, 76-14. The Vikings opened the scoring when senior quarterback Bryce Pfaff connected with junior Kaleb Kelnhofer on a 17-yard touchdown pass. Gar-Pal then scored on a 75-yard touchdown run by junior running back Lane Collier. Collier then caught an interception on the SJEL 46-yard line, setting up a 13-yard touchdown run by senior Macent Rardon....
PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings are doing what Vikings do … raiding nearby towns and terrorizing whoever stands in their way. The Vikings defeated the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, 3-1, on Tuesday Oct. 15, before besting the Colton Wildcats, 3-0, on Thursday, Oct. 17. After the win on Thursday, Gar-Pal moved to 11-1 on the season. Against the Timberwolves, the Vikings won by set scores of 25-16, 26-24, 17-25 and 25-11. Vikings sophomore Kyra Brantner had a team-high 14 kills with junior Clare Bowechop adding 12. Junior...
TEKOA - During halftime of the Tekoa-Rosalia football game against Dayton on Friday, Oct. 18, the Timberwolves seniors were honored. There are 10 seniors who were recognized, who participate in football, volleyball and cheerleading. Libby Lehn Libby Lehn participates in both volleyball and cheerleading for the fall sports season. Lehn has been playing volleyball since the second grade and plans on attending college after graduation. Lehn wrote that she never thought she would be a cheerleader,...
TEKOA - The Timberwolves boys football team took an early lead Friday afternoon, Oct. 18, over visiting Dayton, but frustration and a late penalty opened the door for the Bulldogs to take a Southeast 1B victory home. The Bulldogs then held on to win, 34-26, over host Tekoa-Rosalia. The Timberwolves opened scoring when senior quarterback Westley Bryan ran off-guard and up the sideline 47 yards for a touchdown with 9:21 left in the first quarter. Bryan then completed a pass to junior Brian Place...
KETTLE FALLS, Wash. — In their second dogfight of the season, the Colfax Bulldogs defeated the Kettle Falls Bulldogs, 27-6, on Friday, Oct. 18. Colfax had previously defeated Kettle Falls with a 33-0 win on Friday, Sept. 13. Kettle Falls didn’t score until the final quarter as Colfax built a steady lead, scoring one touchdown in each of the four quarters. Colfax opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 27-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Ryker Reed to junior wide receiver Brayden McNealy. The point-after touchdown...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs volleyball team got a big 3-0 win against the Asotin Panthers to celebrate Senior Night on Thursday, Oct. 17, for their final home match of the season. Seniors this year are middle blocker Ava Swan, outside hitter Brenna Gilchrist, outside hitter Marchele McNeilly, middle blocker Karly Wigen and defensive specialist Dory Doty. The Bulldogs improved throughout the match, winning by set scores of 25-18, 25-17 and 25-13. Swan led the Bulldogs with 21 kills, 18 kills...
OAKESDALE — Aside from non-league tournament play facing higher-classification teams, the Oakesdale Nighthawks continue with their unblemished record heading into the final week of volleyball action. The Nighthawks defeated the Waitsburg Cardinals, 3-0, on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Oakesdale then defeated the Pomeroy Pirates, 3-2, in an away match on Thursday, Oct. 17. Pomeroy is only the second team this season to win a single set against the Nighthawks in league play. Oakesdale handily defeated Waitsburg in the match with the Cardinals only...
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats went 1-2 last week to end the regular season of volleyball action. The Wildcats defeated the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, 3-2, in a five-set battle on Monday, Oct. 14. Colton then fell to the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles (SJEL), 3-1, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and dropped their final match to the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 3-0, on Thursday, Oct. 17. Against the Timberwolves, extra points had to decide the first set. Colton came away with the 26-24 win to take a 1-0 lead in the match. The Timberwolves then...
SPOKANE — The Pullman Greyhounds got their second win of the season on Thursday, Oct. 17, as they defeated the North Central Wolfpack, 28-14, at ONE Spokane Stadium. Pullman scored a touchdown in the opening quarter and added two in the second to take a 20-o lead heading into halftime. The Greyhounds added a touchdown in the third quarter, but the Wolfpack scored two of their own in the same frame. Neither team scored in the final quarter, giving the final score of 28-14 for the Greyhounds. Pullman improved to 2-5 on the season, 2-3 in...
PULLMAN — The Pullman Greyhounds volleyball team went 3-0 last week and won four in a row as the season is reaching the finish line. The Greyhounds began the week with a five-set thriller against cross-state rivals the Moscow Bears on Monday, Oct. 14, in Pullman. The Greyhounds won the match, 3-2, taking the first two sets, dropping the next two and winning the fifth. Set scores were 25-14, 25-16, 14-25, 22-25 and 15-8. Pullman’s Camber Wolfe led the Greyhounds with 50 assists, Ella Forster had 15 kills and Kitty Keane added 17 digs. The...
Remember that proposed bike trail between Colfax, Albion, and Pullman? It’s been talked about for a decade but it remains as nonexistent as it’s ever been. Rail traffic on the corridor stopped years ago and it hasn’t been used for anything productive since. Federal railbanking law not only allows but encourages the right-of-way to be converted into a public trail and bike path. The Chipman Trail has been railbanked in this manner. Here’s the kicker: we the people already own it but it languishes unused instead of benefiting the local...
For the first time in over two decades voters in Whitman County are tasked with a very important decision: who will you elect as our next Whitman County Superior Court Judge? Roger Sandberg is the ONLY candidate with extensive knowledge and experience in ALL types of cases – family, civil, or criminal. Roger has served as Superior Court Commissioner, and Judge Pro Tem in Whitman County District Court. Unlike his opponent, he is the only candidate with jury trial experience, and the only candidate that has handled felony criminal cases....
I am writing to express my support for Roger Sandberg in his campaign for Superior Court Judge. Having closely observed his professional career, I believe he is the most qualified candidate for this position due to his breadth of experience and judicial temperament. Roger brings diverse legal experience, having served as a litigator and a judge for well over a decade. His practice in various areas of the law has prepared him to handle the complex issues that frequently arise in our courts. Equally important is Roger’s temperament on and off...
I find it highly irresponsible that our Whitman County Commissioners have hired the very same group of lawyers that represent the wind turbine company to fight for the interests of the citizens of Whitman County. Remember, the Commissioners were elected to work for the citizens, not the other way around. Carolyn Imeson,...
Let’s tear up ground (irreversibly) to install inadequate energy generating wind mills (which are largely non-recyclable) in a gallant effort to save the environment. One of the first three definitions of the word ‘irony’ found in the dictionary: Incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs. And let’s not get into the cost for all of us going forward....forever. Colleen Swanson,...
Since when has the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, been completely eliminated from your mindset and replaced with the juvenile, “Me first”, objective? Great, you want to increase revenue into your personal and county financial standings, but at the cost of causing grief to innocent bystanders? These innocent bystanders understand the undue tax burden that these monstrosities will create in the future. These innocent bystanders are absolutely not jealous of your perceived “windfall.” Instead, they...
I am asking you to join me in voting for Roger Sandberg for Whitman County Superior Court Judge. I have worked under the Superior Court for many years as the Juvenile Court Administrator and have a very good idea of what it takes to be a successful as a judge. It is evident from Roger’s impressive list of endorsements that his peers also overwhelmingly agree he is the better candidate. That is not a “good old boy” network or some other “set up”; it is people who work in the field and participate in the court frequently observing the...
Several cities and counties in Washington have caught the minimum wage increase fever by proposing increases of $20.29 in King County to as high as $24 an hour in Olympia. There was even talk about a $41 an hour wage for a single parent with a child at home which roughly equates to $82,000 a year. Sounds great until the reality of paying for the increases kicks in. King 5 reports one restaurant owner said going over $20 per hour will likely force him to raise prices. The false assumption in all minimum wage increase proposals is the employee...
COLFAX — Whitman County is gearing up for Halloween with a variety of events scheduled throughout the week. Here’s a rundown of the festivities happening in the area: In Colfax, Trunk-or-Treat will be held in downtown Colfax on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Trick-or-Treat on Main Street will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the Friends of Whitman County Library will host the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 11 p.m. This adults-only fundraising event will feature drinks,...
COLFAX — St. Ignatius Hospital, once a beacon of healing in the remote Palouse region, now stands as something else entirely—a decaying relic, steeped in forgotten history and shadowed by an unsettling presence. The hospital, though abandoned for over half a century, is far from empty. It has new residents now, those who never left. During the Halloween season, St. Ignatius is far from silent. The spirits of its past occupants seem to wake, welcoming visitors to explore their home. Ghost tours wind through its eerie halls, as curious...
PULLMAN — The Palouse Choral Society is opening their 25th anniversary season with their first concert “Listen to Silence,” next weekend Centering around the absence of sound, moments between notes and seeking out calm spaces will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Simpson United Methodist Church, 325, Northeast Maple Street. Included compositions are the world premier of the winner of Palouse Choral Society’s third annual composition contest: “Bugtong-Bugtong,” by Ian Gabriel...
ST. JOHN — The Lautenschlager family has made it their mission to raise awareness and bring change to honor their daughter’s memory. The nonprofit organization is in honor of Lautenschlager, who passed away a year ago on Oct. 13, from a fentanyl overdose. Jodi Lautenschlager, her mother, said the nonprofit organization is an outreach to the surrounding communities to find resources to help others. “We did not have those resources to help lucy,” said Lautenschlager, noting they are trying to find a way to get resources down on paper to...
COLFAX - The Morgan Plowing Bee saw its 33rd year last Saturday. Organizer John Morgan said the event went well, with weather conducive to the party. "It was really nice," Morgan said. "I think we had about 26 or 27 tractors." Morgan said there were approximately 120 to 160 people and there was a little rain previously which settled the dust, making the plowing more pleasant. "People who came to watch got an opportunity to get on an old tractor and make a round or two," said Morgan, noting that...
Pullman Regional Hospital Zander James Port, a boy, was born Oct. 14, 2024, to parents Dylan and Emilie Port, of Pullman. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Jeff and Lacey Port, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Gene and Claudinee Reiner, of Clarkston. Zander joins brother Xavier, at home. Mariam Tanner Hussein, a girl, was born Oct. 12, 2024 to parents Tanner and Amanda Hussein, of Pullman. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Ayda El Naggar, of Zagazig, Egypt. Maternal Grandparents are...
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 24 Chuck roast, red roasted potatoes, 3 bean salad, pears, cranberry muffins Monday, Oct. 28 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae bar Colton Wednesday, Oct. 30 Spooky surprise, meatloaf, potato fingers, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin bars with cream cheese Pullman Friday, Oct. 25 Chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce and diced tomatoes, cream cheese cups Tuesday, Oct. 29 Spooky surprise, mummy meatloaf, potato zombie fingers, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin...
Captain Daniel Paul Shoemaker, U.S. Army (Retired), 45, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, with military honors. A reception will follow at the V.F.W. Hall. "Life has improved immeasurably since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." Dan was born on June 8, 1979 in Little Rock, Ark., to Terry and Kathy Shoemaker. He graduated from Sylvan Hills HS in...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Isabelle Beitzel. Her Memorial Service will be held in the Spangle Community Christian Church October 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A salad and dessert potluck reception for the many people whose lives were touched by Mildred throughout her 101 years will be held in the church basement immediately following the memorial. Mildred Beitzel went to be with her Lord Jesus and into the presence of her Father God September 27, 2024, four weeks...
J. Brent Nielsen passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born September 10, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian (Kuna), Idaho, learning the meaning of hard work. He attended Utah State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1971. On March 20, 1970 he married Ginny Lou Burlingame and they had four children: Jason, Jeff, Jerry and Jamie. For a short while they lived in Moses Lake, Wash., where Brent worked for John...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad David P. Repp, JR, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated pharmacist, who left us on October 13, at the age of 81. Born on October 30, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, Dave dedicated his life to serving others. He graduated from Washington State University with a degree in pharmacy and spent over 50 years as a pharmacist at the Elk Drug Store and Shopko in Pullman, where he was known not only for his expertise, but also...
COLFAX – The county issued the following building permits from July 10 to September 26: July 10 401 Enman Kincaid Road, building, $25,000. July 26 208 U.S. Highway 195, Genessee, building, $10,000. Aug. 5 4492 Lone Pine Road, Tekoa, mechanical, $6,624.68. Aug. 7 2792 Curtis Road (maybe Cook Road), St. John, mechanical, $24,023.94. Aug. 12 1302 Baird Road, Rosalia, building, $25,000. Aug. 14 1001 Ewartsville Road, Pullman, building, $60,000. 100 Front Street, Hooper, mechanical, $8,733.54. Aug.15 851 Sommers Road, Colfax, $111,000. 1851...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Oct. 9 to Oct. 17: Oct. 9 Puget Sound Investors LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, of Mount Vernon, 580 Southwest Umatilla Court, Pullman, to Joseph Handy and Haeley Johnston, of Pullman, $525,000. Oct. 10 Carole Scherff, of St. John, 102 South Willson Road, St. John, to Mailyn Webb, of St. John, $382,500. Elaine McClintock and Thomas Morris, Morris Living Trust, of Spokane Valley, land only, Colfax, to William and Charee Morris, of...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 15 to Oct. 21: Oct. 15 12:28 a.m.- Southwest Mountain View Drive and Southwest State Street, Pullman. Traffic violation. 1:50 a.m.- Northwest hall Drive and Northwest Larry Street, Pullman. Cody Lord, 22, of Pullman arrested for driving under the influence. 9:53 a.m.- Kitzmiller Road, Pullman. Suspicious circumstance. 10:16 a.m.- South Amy Avenue, LaCrosse. Fraud. 10:25 a.m.- Clear Creek Road, Palouse. Electrical hazard. 11:12 a.m.-Old Moscow Road,...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22: Oct. 15 Gabriel Frances Hernandez, 27, warrant residential burglary, taking vehicle without permission, possession of stolen property second-degree. $100,000 bond or $10,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Carmelita Christine Nahsonhoya, 34, second degree burglary, third-degree theft warrant. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Tyson Joseph Romaneschi, 38, warrant assault of a child first-degree. Held without bail through...
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: 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...
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF LACROSSE ORDINANCE NO. 414 RCW 84.55.120 WHEREAS, the Town of LaCrosse has met and considered its budget for the calendar year 2025; and,WHEREAS, the districts actual levy amount from the previous year was $36,749.86; and, WHERAS, the population of this district is less than 10,000; and now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the taxing district that an increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2025 tax year .The dollar amount of the increase over...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Palouse Empire Fair Association will hold their Annual Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm in the Community Building at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. Published October 24,...
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...
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: The construction of a 20x30-foot pole building in a flood plain at 151 Viola Rd., Palouse, WA 99161 in the SE ¼ of Section 27, Township 16N., Range 45E., W. M., Whitman County, Washington. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the Planning Office, it has determined that this...
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: To clean a previously channelized section of Spring Flat Creek drainage that is currently filled with sediment causing localized flooding. On an annual basis, sediment and excess plant growth shall be removed to maintain the hydraulic capacity in the SE ¼ of Section 77, Township 15N., Range 44E., W. M., & the N ½ of the NE ¼ in...
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Tekoa Summary of Ordinances 894-900 The City of Tekoa has enacted Ordinances 894-900 to define cargo containers, address their use in each building zone for the city by using conditional use permits, and amend the city’s code for the enforcement of said ordinances. Complete copies of each ordinance may be obtained by calling or emailing City of Tekoa at (509)284-3861 or tekoaclerk@gmail.com.” Published October 24,...
PUBLIC NOTICE Port of Whitman County Invites Public Input on Draft Cleanup Grant Application Public Review and Comment Period Open November 7-13 The Port of Whitman County will hold a public hearing at the Port Commission Meeting on November 7, 2024, to solicit comments on the Port’s draft Environmental Protection Agency FY 2025 Cleanup Grant Application, including a draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives. The application will be available for public review and comment November 7-13. How to View the Draft Application Paper draft...
PUBLIC HEARING The Metropolitan Parks District preliminary budget hearing for 2025-2026 will be held at the special Metropolitan Parks District meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for all interested residents of the City of Pullman. The 2025-2026 preliminary budget has been filed with the City Clerk, and any taxpayer can contact the Clerk at dee.stiles@pullman-wa.gov or call 509-338-3209 to request a copy. A Metropolitan Parks District final budget hearing will also be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The...
PUBLIC HEARING The City of Pullman preliminary budget hearing for 2025-2026 will be held at the regular Pullman City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. for all interested residents of the City of Pullman. The 2025-2026 preliminary budget has been filed with the City Clerk, and any taxpayer can contact the Clerk at dee.stiles@pullman-wa.gov or call 509-338-3209 to request a copy. A City of Pullman final budget hearing will also be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in Pullman City...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY NO. 24-4-00133-38 Estate of JILL MARY MEGOW, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court,...
SUMMONS In the District court of the state of Washington for the county of Whitman, Petitioner Eric M Olson vs. No. DV082823 Respondent Todd P Olson The State of Washington to Todd P Olson ( respondent): You are hereby summoned to appear on the 12th day of November (2024) At 11:00 AM Pullman Branch Whitman County District Court, and respond to petition.If you fail to respond, a protection order will be issued against you pursuant to provisions of chapter 7.105 RCW, For a minimum of one year from the date you are required to appear. A...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY Case No.24 4 00130 38 In the Matter of the Estate of: MARGIE L. DRUFFEL, Deceased. The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of this estate. Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN Case No.: 24-2-00249-38 GARY L. STEFFENSEN, a single person, Plaintiff, vs. THE HEIRS and/or DEVISEES OF JOHN A. LUHTALA, et. al., and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants: the unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of JOHN A. LUHTALA. You are hereby summoned to appear within...
