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Colfax Cemetery memorial site pays tribute to past soldiers. Flowers are already beginning to adorn gravesites in preparation of Memorial Day. Gazette intern reporter The Colfax Cemetery is preparing for its annual Memorial Day Celebration. The cemetery has received several updates to the property, including renovations to the office building, new automated watering system, equipment upgrades and more. “We have sprayed for weeds, and we are going to work very, very diligently this summer to c...
The “Welcome to Colfax” sign greets travelers arriving in Colfax on Highway 26. The plaque at the base of the sign honors the late Evelyn Hickman's desire to welcome all who journey to and through Colfax. Gazette intern reporter The 'Welcome to Colfax' sign that stands on the side of Highway 26 has finally been completed. The sign was planned and designed by the Hickman family and the Atheneum Club, honoring the late Evelyn M. Hickman, 1912-2007. It was completed last month. Hickman was bor...
-- Photo courtesy of lovelygreens.com/2012/05/mid-may-hive-check.html Gazette intern reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of its first ever Honey Bee Colony Loss survey on Thursday, May 12. The survey studied more than 20,000 honey beekeepers regarding colonies lost, stayed, added and affected by particular stressors. Results from the survey are expected to provide baseline information on honey bee losses as well as...
Gazette intern reporter The City of Pullman and Whitman County are working together to ensure the public knows of emergencies and disasters. The water main break under North Grand Ave. April 19 resulted in dropping water reservoir levels on College Hill and Military Hill and caused Pullman officials to issue a boil water order for some residents. The boil water notice was not announced using the emergency notification system. “That was the chief's call,” said Bill Tensfeld, Whitman County Emergency Management director. The Everbridge Mass Not...
Gazette intern reporter All three Republican incumbents for the ninth district filed for re-election when state filing opened at the Secretary of State office. Rep. Joe Schmick, of Colfax and Rep. Susan Dye of Pomeroy filed for two-year terms Monday, and Sen. Mark Schoesler of Ritzville filed for re-election to a four-year term. In the county, Commissioner Art Swannack of Lamont and Commissioner Dean Kinzer of Pullman filed for re-election to four-year terms. Swannack represents district one and Kinzer represents district two. Both are Repulica...
Gazette intern reporter The proposed interlocal agreement to provide court services for the town of Albion was tabled Monday by Whitman County commissioners until they get information on where the proceeds from the court sessions would land. The commissioners have asked the prosecutor's office to make a determination. Albion City Clerk Star Cathey said the town has been attempting for approximately 18 months to start some type of court system. The court service would be used for violations of the Albion Civil Code. Top need would probably be...
Ferguson Gazette intern reporter Port of Whitman commissioners May 5 discussed needed repairs to the roof of the Henley Court Building in Pullman. The building was built by two different contractors and two different roof manufacturers, said Port officials. The two roofs were installed in two phases starting in 2005 and 2006 by Firestone Roofing Systems of Spokane and Stevens Roofing Systems (now DOW Roofing Systems). The two phases of the building include phase one, which is the smaller portion of the building and phase two, which is the... Full story
Stripe rust on susceptible winter wheat varieties in an experimental field in Walla Walla May 4, 2016. Ferguson Gazette intern reporter Port of Whitman commissioners May 5 discussed needed repairs to the roof of the Henley Court Building in Pullman. The building was built by two different contractors and two different roof manufacturers, said Port officials. The two roofs were installed in two phases starting in 2005 and 2006 by Firestone Roofing Systems of Spokane and Stevens Roofing Systems... Full story
The menu at Hazel’s Place will consist of affordable comfort food and options made with pure, in-season ingredients. Gazette Reporter news intern The new café, Hazel's Place, opening this week in LaCrosse, puts a new spin on classic comfort foods alongside a super-food menu. Proprietors Kristl and William “Ty” Tyler say they are proud to welcome the community of LaCrosse into their café, which has been in the works for a year now. “We are so happy to have a community that is extremely loyal and...
Gazette intern reporter The Wilma Incubator building has been taken off the market, according to Port of Whitman County officials. The building was taken off the market May 2 by the Port of Whitman County after receiving no response from an interested prospective buyer, Mark Heuett, owner of Pacific Powertrain, Inc., and after the listing expired. The Port gave Heuett 10 days to respond to a final counter offer negotiation, but have since received no response. “We are being proactive,” said executive director for Port of Whitman County, Joe...
A new cabin stands ready for occupancy at Boyer Park. Ferguson Gazette intern reporter Boyer Park is almost ready to open the new additions in the park to the public. An open house will be June 10 at Boyer Park to view the newly added pirate ship playground, cabins, picnic tables, firepits, gazebo and RV sites to the park. The cabins are already available for the public to rent. The cabins can be rented for $60 a day Sunday through Thursday, $65 Friday and Saturday and $75 over holiday and speci... Full story
Ferguson Gazette intern reporter USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Val Dolcini visited multiple USDA Service Centers throughout Washington this week, including centers in Spokane, Colfax, Dayton and Walla Walla, to discuss the Conservation Reserve Program. Dolcini visited the Whitman County USDA service center Monday, May 9, to discuss with county office administrators the impact of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on climate change and the improvement of U.S. natural resources – including soil, air, water and wildlife. “The CRP is...
