October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024
OLYMPIA — Students will be participating in statewide mock election starting this month. The mock election runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 is open to all K-12 students, who will cast votes on races and measures. “I’m inviting educators throughout the state to use the student mock election and help encourage lifelong participation in our democracy,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Tuesday, Oct. 1. “This opportunity is great preparation for young Washingtonians to become aware and involved as soon as they’re eligible.” Ballots,...
PULLMAN - The Long Hollow Fire, which ignited in the Snake River Canyon west of Pullman, has been contained. The blaze, which started around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, during a thunderstorm that produced lightning, burned approximately 4,000 acres of stubble, pasture, and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground in Whitman County. Volunteers from Whitman County Fire District 13, based in Onecho, led the initial response, battling the flames overnight before state crews joined the effort....
PULLMAN — The Pullman business community is facing another setback as The Batting Cage, an indoor batting practice facility, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, Oct.11. Open for just over a year, The Batting Cage occupies the old Higginson’s Furniture store, a building that was once home to Finch’s Grocery. This closure is part of a larger trend in Pullman, where several long-standing businesses have recently announced their shutdowns. Pullman Building Supply, a fixture on North Grand Avenue since 1996, will also close this...
COLFAX — Commissioners discussed insurance rate increases and the effect it has on the 2025 budget during the Monday, Sept. 30, workshop. Commissioner Michael Largent reported on a meeting with the liability insurance company. “They are starting to tighten up their estimates, they are now at about a 18% to 19% rate increase,” reported Largent. Whitman County Chief Finance Administrator Jessica Jensema reported through Zoom comments the increase was $170,000 more than originally budgeted for 2025. Jensema reported that it was a $340,000...
COLFAX — Is Washington State neglecting youth educational funding? With a 44% drop in allocations, several Whitman County schools would say yes. The Colfax School District outlined three top priorities they are bringing before the 2025 legislature: • Immediately address the significant underfunding of allocations for Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs (MSOC). • Fully fund the cost of special education services. • Fix the pupil transportation formula to ensure transparency, predictability, and adequate funding for “special...
PULLMAN - Severe thunderstorms and dust storms swept across the Palouse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, causing widespread power outages that left approximately 11,000 customers without electricity. Avista Utilities, Clearwater Power and Inland Power reported outages affecting about 6,000 customers in Moscow and surrounding areas to the south. Additionally, over 4,000 customers in North Latah County, Potlatch and Viola experienced power loss, while hundreds were affected in the Steptoe area. Scattered...
PALOUSE — A false report of a deadly shooting near Palouse School sent the campus into lockdown Friday, Sept. 27, sparking a swift and law enforcement response that turned out to be part of an alarming trend known as “swatting.” According to reports from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was later identified as a false alarm. At approximately 8:30 a.m., an anonymous caller contacted local law enforcement, claiming they had been in an argument with their mother and had “shot and killed her.” The caller provided an...
COLFAX — The man detained for possessing controlled substances pleaded guilty in Whitman County Superior Court. Jason A. Williams, 38, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine during a hearing in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27. According to the court documents, Williams was implicated in a series of events that began with a Facebook conversation between him and an undercover officer on June 29, 2024. The officer, using a profile to connect with individuals involved in...
COLFAX — The man detained for possessing controlled substances pleaded guilty in Whitman County Superior Court. Jason A. Williams, 38, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine during a hearing in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27. According to the court documents, Williams was implicated in a series of events that began with a Facebook conversation between him and an undercover officer on June 29, 2024. The officer, using a profile to connect with individuals involved in...
COLFAX — Whitman County commissioners discussed the budget for the Green Hollow Road Project during its Sept. 30 meeting. The project will include grading, draining, widening and resurfacing the road. It also includes improving sight-distance and establishes a clear zone from near Milepost 6 to just past Milepost 8. “It is just south of Manning Road to just south of Roberts Road,” Whitman County Engineer Dean Cornelison said, noting the county will straighten and level the road. The project is partially funded through the 2023-25...
COLFAX - A Pullman woman filed a motion for pre-trial release amid drug charges in Whitman County Superior Court. Diana Hughes, 39, filed a motion to revoke her pre-trial release in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27, amid charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to the court documents, Hughes was involved in a drug investigation that began when law enforcement used a Facebook profile to communicate with a suspect, Antonio Tenzsley, who...
PULLMAN — Whitman County Public Health (WCPH), in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety Services at Washington State University (WSU), is investigating two confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) within the WSU student population as of Tuesday, Sept. 24. Due to these cases, health officials believe additional pertussis may be circulating in the area. Pertussis is a respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It spreads person-to-person through large respiratory droplets, particularly in indoor settings...
As the Halloween season approaches, the Whitman County Gazette is kicking off its special feature, “The Haunting Hour”, a section dedicated to ghost stories, mysteries and chilling local tales throughout the month of October. PULLMAN — With its rich history, Washington State University’s campus is home to several unsettling stories—none more haunting than the tragic explosion that shook Perham Hall in 1979. A young man, heartbroken and consumed by despair, detonated a bomb that killed himself and injured five others, leaving an...
COLFAX — The St. John-Endicott collaborative School Board discussed September finance updates for both schools during the Monday, Sept. 30 board meeting held in Endicott. St. John-Endicott School Business Manager and Human Resources Director Janelle Kelley reported numbers for the month of September. Kelley reported Endicott payroll for the 2024-2025 year at $226,892.76, in comparison to 2023-2024 at $246,657.12. The general fund accounts payable came to $196,246.12 for Endicott in September, for capital projects accounts payable $9,738.48....
PULLMAN — Students, faculty, and staff at Washington State University (WSU) returned this fall to an upgraded Student Recreation Center (SRC) after significant renovations were completed over the summer. Among the major upgrades was the resurfacing of the basketball, volleyball, and sport courts, which were sanded, repaired, and refinished. Courts were added to meet growing demand for volleyball, pickleball, and badminton. The pool deck and locker room floors also received a multilayered acrylic coating, which makes them easier to maintain...
ST. JOHN - In the first conference matchup of the season, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves defeated the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles, 18-6, on Saturday, Sept. 28, in St. John. The Timberwolves move to 2-1 on the season, while the Eagles fall to 0-3. "T-R showed up really well," said SJEL coach Kevin Armstrong. "They changed a few things up and did really well against us. Good luck to them and we're going to keep fighting." On the opening drive, the Eagles marched to the Timberwolves...
COLFAX - Facing a week of tough opponents, the Colfax volleyball team dropped two matches last week to teams that are still undefeated on the season. The Bulldogs fell to the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (LRS) Broncos, 3-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and lost to the Freeman Scotties, 3-1, of Rockford, Wash., on Thursday, Sept. 26. Against LRS, the set scores were 25-16, 25-23 and 26-24. As of Thursday, Sept. 26, the Broncos held a record of 7-0 and only had two set losses against them the whole season,...
COLFAX - Area runners competed in cross country meets last week. On Saturday, Sept. 28, Garfield-Palouse competed in the Connell Invite in Connell, Wash., with Colfax and Tekoa-Rosalia traveling to Nine Mile Falls for the Lake Spokane invite on the same day. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Colax hosted several area teams for a 1B/2B League meet. The following are the results of each meet: 1B/2B League meet Colfax Tuesday, Oct. 1 High School girls team scores: Garfield-Palouse, 107 Freeman, 79 Liberty...
COLFAX –– Rodeo fans were treated to a weekend of bucking, barrels and roping at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds Sept. 27-29, with junior and high school athletes competing to place in the Washington State High School Rodeo events. The following rodeo results are from the top ten high school competitors for each event on Saturday, Sept. 28. Barrels 1 – Ava Both, 17.578 seconds. 2 – Lilly Davis, 17.722 seconds. 3 – Savannah Holbert, 17.732 seconds. 4 – Peyton Sanchey, 17.834 seconds....
MOSCOW, Idaho - The Pullman Greyhounds girls soccer team got their fourth consecutive shutout of the season with a 1-0 victory over cross-state foe Moscow Bears on Saturday, Sept. 28. Pullman senior Amelia Cobos scored the game-winning goal in the 54th minute off a free kick. Senior Lillian Cobos made five saves in the shutout on eight Moscow shots on goal. "Freshman Milena McCann rocked it on defense," said Pullman coach Kate Evermann. Pullman moved to 7–1 on the season with five total...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas drew first blood, but the Bulldogs answered the next three times to win a Northeast 2B football game Friday, Sept. 27. The Colfax Bulldogs topped the Davenport Gorillas, 33-13. The Gorillas marched down the field on their first possession of the game, with 5-foot-10 junior running back punching the ball in on Davenport's first possession to take a 6-0 lead. Colfax responded on the Bulldog's next two possessions on the running of senior John Largent, passing of Ryker...
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A rough second half sealed the Greyhounds fate as Pullman dropped a conference game, 39-10, against the West Valley (Spokane) Eagles on Friday, Sept. 27. Each team scored a touchdown in the first quarter, but the Eagles put up six points in the second quarter and held the Greyhounds scoreless for the remainder of the first half. At halftime, West Valley led, 13-7. Pullman wouldn’t get on the board again until the fourth quarter when the Greyhounds kicked a field goal. Meanwhile, the Eagles were able to put up an...
TEKOA - After falling to still-undefeated teams Oakesdale and Garfield-Paloue, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves are retaking the volleyball court. The Timberwolves defeated Waitsburg, 3-1, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and beat the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles, 3-1, on Thursday, Sept. 26. Set scores for the match against Waitsburg were unavailable at Press time. Against the Eagles, set scores were 28-26, 25-22, 13-25 and 25-21. Tekoa-Rosalia improved to 3-4 on the season. Next up, the...
DAYTON - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles volleyball team went 1-1 last week, defeating the Dayton Bulldogs and falling to the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Eagles traveled to Dayton where SJEL defeated the Bulldogs, 3-1. Set scores were 25-12, 24-26, 25-22, 25-21. Leading the Eagles was Kate Hergert with eight kills and Chloe Waddell adding seven. Sophie Anderson had five aces, with Catalina Torres and Avery Flemming each getting four. Torres had 14 digs in the match, with Lily Barlass getting 10. Anderson...
PALOUSE — Maintaining their dominance on the volleyball court, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings remained undefeated through last week of play. The Vikings defeated the Colton Wildcats on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and the Pomeroy Pirates on Thursday, Sept. 26. Against Colton, Gar-Pal won the match, 3-0, with set scores of 25-9, 25-13 and 25-14. Clare Bowechop led the Vikings with seven aces with Elena Flansburg and Kyra Brantner each tallying three. Bowechop and Morgan Lentz each had five digs in the match. Flansburg had three blocks and...
PALOUSE - Maintaining their dominance on the volleyball court, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings remained undefeated through last week of play. The Vikings defeated the Colton Wildcats on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and the Pomeroy Pirates on Thursday, Sept. 26. Against Colton, Gar-Pal won the match, 3-0, with set scores of 25-9, 25-13 and 25-14. Clare Bowechop led the Vikings with seven aces with Elena Flansburg and Kyra Brantner each tallying three. Bowechop and Morgan Lentz each had five digs in the match. Flansburg had three blocks and Molly...
OAKESDALE - Continuing their unbeaten streak, the Oakesdale Nighthawks defeated the Pomeroy Pirates on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and the Dayton Bulldogs on Thursday, Sept. 26. The Nighthawks won the match against Pomeroy, 3-0, with set scores of 25-11, 25-19 and 25-13. Both teams were previously undefeated this season. Pomeroy's Molly Warren led her team with three kills and three blocks. "Pomeroy played well," said Oakesdale coach McKinzie Turner. "They had tough serves and an aggressive offense. Our...
POMEROY - Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) put 42 points on the board, but it wasn't enough as the Pomeroy Pirates defeated the Vikings, 68-42, on Friday, Sept. 27. Pomeroy remains undefeated and Gar-Pal falls to 0-4 on the season. The majority of points were scored in the first half, after which Pomeroy led, 52-28. In the first quarter, Pomeroy's Jett Slusser punched in a 2-yard run to open the scoring. Gar-Pal answered with a 3-yard run by Bryce Pfass. Slusser then scored on a 6-yard run and a 42-yard run before Gar-Pal's Lane Collier ran in a...
Oct. 3 — Oct. 12 Thursday, Oct. 3 Girls Swimming — Clarkston at Pullman, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball — Liberty at Colfax, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Dayton at Colton, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Garfield-Palouse at Waitsburg, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Oakesdale at St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse in St. John, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Pomeroy at Tekoa-Rosalia in Tekoa, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 Football — Colfax at Priest River, Idaho, 7 p.m. Football — East Valley at Pullman, 7 p.m. Football — Pomeroy at St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse in LaCrosse, 7 p.m. Football ...
There’s a disturbing trend among tax-payer funded agencies that needs to be nipped in the bud. If you haven’t noticed, public agencies like hospital and utility districts, school boards, city councils, and others have been taking steps to insulate — dare I say isolate — elected board members from the public. Have a concern about something in your local school district? Don’t like a utility rate increase? Want to know if your local public hospital is making a profit? Have questions about city taxes and fees? As a state resident,...
Your vote, your choice “You go after me, I’m coming after you.” (Donald Trump, August 5, 2023) Hey Donald, you talkin’ to me? Or are you threatening judges, witnesses, potential jurors, prosecutors, reporters? Political opponents, election workers, donors, folks with Harris yard signs, all of the above? All of us? People, are we going to have a democracy or a MOBocracy? When they tell you who they are, believe them. Your vote, your choice. Steve Swoope, Colfax Reader supports Brozik in judicial race How will you choose your Whitman...
In the past few months, Palouse has shared not one, but two classic car shows! The first was the annual Hot Rod Gathering in June; the second, part of the recent Palouse Days celebration. Wandering around these memory-triggering events is always time very well spent. Owners sit near their “babies,” which are, inside and out, showroom ready. Models range from Ford Model Ts to Pontiac GTOs, and there is no shortage of “glory days” models. Correction: Almost no shortage. I always grieve a bit when I realize that, once again there is one...
Pullman Regional Hospital Johnny Clark Capwell, a boy, was born Sept. 20, 2024 to parents William and Coral Capwell, of...
Colfax Monday, Oct. 7 Braised short ribs with demi glaze, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, birthday dessert german chocolate cake. Thursday, Oct. 10 Pork chops, roasted red potatoes, broccoli grape salad, fruit, vanilla cream puff. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 9 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, sour cream; broccoli; fruit; fudge pops. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 9 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae. Pullman Friday, Oct. 4 Spaghetti pie with meat sauce, caesar salad, green beans, fruit, birthday dessert german...
COLFAX – The Colfax Downtown Association is gearing up for the inaugural Fall Crawl. The boozy night is set to run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12. Participants are invited to visit local establishments, enjoy exclusive food and drink specials and enter for a chance to win prizes. “We don’t have many events for adults. We noticed that if we have something going on, people will come out and support our businesses. We thought it would be super fun to do a fall crawl since we got a couple of new restaurants and shops,” said...
COLFAX - Local plane enthusiasts and families gathered to eat breakfast, view vintage planes and vote their favorite. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 328 flew in vintage planes and hosted a breakfast for the ninth year in a row. "We had slightly less than last year and that's good," said Organizer Barney Buckley. Buckley said the event brought in 215 people for breakfast and approximately 45 planes flew in. Groups of people could be seen viewing planes as new ones flew in. At the...
COLFAX - The residents that haunt St. Ignatius Hospital will find some relief this Halloween season as the historic building nears the completion of its new roofing project. Built in 1893 by Ellis and Waite, the hospital has been a fixture in the community for over a century. For Austin Storm, who owns the building with his wife Laura, the completion of the roofing marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to preserve and restore the iconic structure. "It will be so nice to be done...
COLFAX - The Dugger Plowing Bee is coming up for a fourth year this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 5. Palouse resident and Iowa State University student Colby Dugger flew back home to host the annual plowing bee. "It's on state route 272, between Colfax and Palouse," said Dugger. "It's about three miles from Palouse on your way to Colfax." Dugger said they are hoping to have as many tractors and spectators as they can. "It's a pretty good field this year," said Dugger. "We've got field for all kinds...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 Sept. 25 James Charles Sharrard, 33, third-degree malicious mischief, fourth degree assault. $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Sept. 26 Daniel Lawson Jenkins, 21, harassment previous conviction or death threat or criminal justice, third-degree malicious mischief. Held without bail through Superior Court. Jacuelyn Alita Adkison, 49, warrant domestic violence, reckless endangerment. Held on a $7,500 bond or $7,500 cash bail...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 Sept. 23 12:06 p.m.- Court order violation North Mill Street. Sept. 25 7:56 a.m.- Animal problem/complaint East Southview Avenue. 3:17 p.m.- Malicious mischief North Ackerman Lane. 4:10 p.m.- Agency assistance East Canyon Street. Sept. 26 8:01 a.m.- Welfare check South Main Street. 10:57 a.m.- Welfare check North Main Street. 11:02 a.m.- Citizen assist North Lake...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 Sept. 24 7:03 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 milepost 36, Colfax. Agency assistance, WSP. 8:43 a.m.- East Front Street and North Main Streeet, Albion. Truck inspection. 9:23 a.m.- West 5th Street, Rosalia. Public program. 12:52 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Guardian Angel School, Colton. 2:07 p.m.- Union Street, Colton High School. DARE. 3:42 p.m.- South Broadway Street, Tekoa. 911 hang up. 3:51 p.m.- North Park Street, Colfax. Shawn Alan Staves, 51,...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25 Sept. 19 Red Brick Enterprises , LLC, of Cheney, 528 South Whitman Avenue, Rosalia, to Lamont Bank of St. John, a lending institution. Personal Representative Connie White, of Pullman, household single family units to Connie White of Pullman, parcels 1-0815-00-37-02-0000, 1-0815-00-37-03-0001. Carl S. Bozman, of Garfield, 1111 Elberton Road, of Garfield, to RRP Barn, LLC, $242,000. Lacie L. Martin, of Palouse, 705 Houghton...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Sept. 27 Sept. 27 Roy Carter Jr., comes before the State of Washington by and through Lindsi Alcantar Whitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and pursuant to a plea agreement to amend the charges of driving under the influence to negligent driving first-degree, operating a motor vehicle in a manner both negligent and endangering or likely to endanger person/property and exhibited effects of having consumed liquor. The state hereby dismisses...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16 Sept. 13 Benjamin Christopher Demler, 35, of Pullman; and Logan India Julia Bledso, 26, of Pullman Joseph Ramsy Linebarger, 26, of Grangeville, Idaho; and Terah Clyde Bennett, 25, of Colton Mark Daniel Stole, 42, Pullman; and Lacy De Ste Crois Sutter, 40, of Pullman. Sept. 16 Joshua David Sills, 25, of Pullman; and Moonbin Jo, 28, of...
COLFAX — The city issued the following building permits during the month of September: Sept. 3 307 E. Thorn St., demolition, $10,000. Sept. 9 Corey Alcantar, 201 W. Wawawai St., demolition, $37.00. Sept. 13 Alvin Brannon, 519 E. Upper A St., AC installation, $5,509. Kevin Tischer, 507 N. Mill St., gas fireplace, $7,667.51. Brian Elfers, 1717 N. oak St., roof, $16,300. Sept. 17 Todd and Amy Vanek, 918 N. Park St., water heater, $3,120.10. Sept. 18 Downtown Association, 203 No. Main St., furnace and AC, $13,945.17. Sept. 20 James Bradshow,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Colfax City Council will hold a Budget Workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 Budget, Monday October 7, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. Published October 3,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS: Pursuant to WAC 434-335-320 the Whitman County Elections Department will be holding the Logic and Accuracy Test on Oct 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Elections office. This is a pretest of the Whitman County’s tabulation system. The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of Chapter 42.30 RCW and each meeting shall be continued until the...
CITY OF PULLMAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. TBD-02-24 Ordinance adopted by the Pullman Transportation Benefit District on September 24, 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE PULLMAN TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PULLMAN TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DISTRICT IDENTIFIED HEREIN AS AUTHORIZED BY RCW 36.73.040; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABILISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE....
PUBLIC NOTICE The final Public Hearing for the 2025 budget is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. This hearing will take place in the council chambers at Town Hall, located at 310 N F St., Albion, WA Published October 3,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a second public hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. Main Street to discuss the Preliminary 2025 Budget. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact LaCrosse Town Hall, (509) 549-3330. Published October 3,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, October 7, at 10:20 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #2 to the 2024 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present in person or on Zoom. Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7336328211 Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, the county will...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 7th day of October 2024, at the hour of 10:20 a.m. for the purpose of considering Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2025 – 2030), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program. Remote participation is also available for attending County Commissioners...
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...
