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COLFAX —The Top Notch Cafe, located at 210 North Main Street, owners Pete and Candis Koerner are closing Saturday, Nov. 12. “We are moving out of state,” said Mrs. Koerner, adding that they are moving to Pennsylvania to be able to watch their daughter play college softball. Mrs. Koerner explained that Top Notch Cafe has been in Colfax since 1938, and that there have been multiple owners, “the most famous owner mentioned was Jim Masten,” she said. The Koerners bought the Top Notch Cafe in 2011. Mrs. Koerner has mixed feelings about closing d...
COLFAX — A rematch for a county commissioner seat is looking much like the first go-round. Preliminary results in the Nov. 8 general election show incumbent Michael Largent, a Republican, taking the lead over challenger John-Mark Mahnkey, a Democrat. When contacted after the first count, Largent was positive about how the results are looking, so far. “It appears to be a mirror image of the primary,” he said, “At this stage of the game, it’s too early to call it one way or another. It looks positive, so far.” Opponent Mahnkey agrees it’s too ea...
ROSALIA- Rosalia High School hosted the annual High School Mass Choir and Band Festival Concert in the Rosalia School Gymnasium Wed. Oct. 26. Several schools from around the region participated including St. John-Endicott, Washtucna, Prescott, Waitsburg, Dayton, Kahlotus, Rosalia, Colfax, Clarkston, Asotin, and Oakesdale. "As a group we are trying to further the advocacy for music programs and events like this in public schools," said Oakesdale band director Kathy Zornes, she noted a middle...
MOSCOW — Palouse Pathways is hosting an event for high schoolers to explore a wide range of careers, Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at 1912 Center 412 East Third Street in Moscow. The Palouse Pathways’ Career Exploration Course is designed to help students find careers that fit their skills, strengths, and interests. The course is based on YouScience, a tool that assesses students’ aptitudes and helps them explore career and college options. Students will have access to the YouScience free of charge, and will have access to it for ten years...
PULLMAN — A new subdivision is being planned for Pullman’s Military Hill called Westend Villas. The proposed development is planned for about four acres of undeveloped land next to Pullman High School at the end of Valley View Drive. The plan includes 12 four-unit buildings with three to four bedrooms. The developer plans to price the units at the middle-range housing market according to documents filed with the City of Pullman. Work on the proposed development is scheduled to begin in the spring....
PALOUSE — Palouse is hosting a festive holiday bazaar and craft fair at the Palouse Community Center, Saturday Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Handmade, homemade, and vintage treasures will be available to purchase....
COLFAX — In Whitman County Superior Court Friday, Oct. 28 Douglas Martin, 61, of Pullman was sentenced to life by Superior Court Judge Gary Libey for raping a girl for 10 years. Reports say Pullman police officer Heidi Lambley arrested Martin on May 7, 2022 after hearing the victim recount her story describing years of sexual abuse since the age of five. Martin would make the victim watch pornography, and photograph the sexual assaults. According to the Superior court warrant of commitment Martin has been convicted of the crimes rape of a c...
COLFAX — Colfax is hosting it’s traditional Holiday Open house starting Nov. 10. The Open House is an opportunity to shop local, with special sales available. The Colfax Chamber of Commerce promotes the event with Passport to Colfax. “People can make six purchases at local stores, get a stamp, and be entered into a drawing for 200 dollars,” said Director of the Chamber, Molly Keogh, noting that passports became available Tuesday, Nov. 1 at local retailers participating in the event. The drawing for the Passport to Colfax winner will be Saturda...
PULLMAN — Palouse Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will start to accept applications Wednesday, Nov. 30 for their Palouse River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funding. The RCPP covers land within the Palouse River Watershed, and includes land in Whitman, Spokane, Adams, and Lincoln counties. Palouse River Watershed is a partnership program led by Palouse Conservation District, it provides technical assistance and funding for land management activities. Funding goes to imp...
COLFAX — The Colfax Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Grand opening ceremony with a ribbon cutting Nov. 9 for a new family owned business on Main Street, the Coco Bee. The Coco Bee is a brick and mortar shop at 103 S Main Street in Colfax, that has grown as an extension from its online sales presence. Owner, Kylie Pietila offers handmade beeswax candles, natural skincare products, and gifts. Pietila also offers classes in candle and soap making for all age groups. “This will be her official unveiling of her business. She has a very large nat...
COLFAX — The National Weather service predicts a potentially damaging wind event Fri. Nov. 4 into Saturday. West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 mph Friday afternoon into Saturday, reports say. It is reported that the storm will also produce heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and high mountains of the Idaho Panhandle. NWS reports there is potential for lowland snow early next week. Possible impacts are power outages and tree damage according to reports....
ROSALIA — Rosalia High School is hosting its Veteran’s Day Assembly Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. at the High School gym. Opening ceremony will start with a welcome by Mr. Reid, followed by a presentation of colors and playing of the national anthem by the boy scouts and middle school/HS band....
STEPTOE— The Steptoe Elementary School, located at 12 Tennessee St, is inviting the public and all veterans to attend a Veterans Day program at Steptoe school Thursday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. There will be eight Quilts of Valor presented....
COLFAX - The Best Western Wheatland Inn in Colfax just received Best Western's M.K. Guertin Award for the second year in a row. The award is given to BW properties who have a Guest Satisfaction Survey Score for "Overall Service" in the top 10% of eligible properties. Have achieved an outstanding rating in the top 5% on their most recent assessment, and other internal requirements that need to be met in order to achieve the award. "We won it last year for the first time, and this is our second ti...
PALOUSE — A local man has pleaded guilty in Whitman County Superior Court to second-degree child molestation. Kaleb Gibler, 19, of Palouse, will be sentenced during a hearing Dec. 9. He is currently being housed in the Whitman County Jail on $10,000 bail. Court records show Gibler does not have any other criminal history. He was arrested Thursday, Aug. 25, records show. Off-duty police officer Joel Anderson was called in to investigate the case when the defendant’s step-mother reported that Gibler had inappropriately touched his 13-...
ROSALIA — The Rosalia Fire Department is hosting its fourth annual Pig Roast, on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Rosalia Fire Station, 607 South Whitman Avenue. The annual fundraiser includes a pulled pork dinner, a silent auction, and dessert bingo. There are whole hogs cooked for around 24 hours by the firefighters, and then hand shredded for dinner. Individuals and businesses from around the area donate items for a silent auction. “We had a really good turnout the last couple of years,” said Whitman County Fire District #7, Fire...
COLFAX — A rematch for a county commissioner seat is looking much like the first go-round. Preliminary results in the Nov. 8 general election show incumbent Michael Largent, a Republican, taking the lead over challenger John-Mark Mahnkey, a Democrat. When contacted after the first count, Largent was positive about how the results are looking, so far. “It appears to be a mirror image of the primary,” he said, “At this stage of the game, it’s too early to call it one way or another. It looks positive, so far.” Opponent Mahnkey agrees it’s too ea...
ROSALIA – Rosalia Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. at the Rosalia Community Church. Carley Dube is the hostess for refreshments. The program “Fall Designs” starts at 10:00 a.m. presented by member and president of Floral Art Designers/Judges Council of Spokane Lori Wise. Wise main focus will be on “How to create a Door Hanging Design for the month of November” using local plant materials. Members should check their yearbook for further activities. Rosalia Garden Club will spon...
UNIONTOWN – The Dahmen Barn presents musician Bryan Bielanski Sunday, Oct. 30. Bielanski is an acoustic rock singer-songwriter, who is touring to promote his album “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time II.” Bielanski has traveled all over the world promoting his music, “I’ve been to 18 countries, and the 48 contiguous United States,” he said, “it will be my first time making it to that part of the country, and I am very excited to be making it there.” Music has been a really big part of Bielanski’s li...
County Commissioner candidates are Michael Largent, 64, of rural Colfax, and John-Mark Mahnkey, 53, of Pullman. Largent's elected experience includes Whitman County Commissioner, Precinct Committee Officer, President Washington State Association of Counties, Vice Chair Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Other Professional experience includes Washington State University-economics research, Corporate Accountant, Farm owner/operator, Legislative Assistant in Washington State Senate, Washington...
THORNTON– Walls of Secrecy, Stories of Prison Life 1971-1981 a book by local author Kelley D. Messinger, 75, of Thornton is being taught in a corrections class at Washington State University. Messinger’s book is about the history of the Washington State Penitentiary. Messinger didn’t write the book until three years ago, he stated, noting that he served 10 years in prison, “I was wrongfully convicted in the early 1970s,” exonerated by Governor Dixie Lee Ray, Messinger was released. At the reque...
COLFAX– The General election is approaching Tuesday, Nov 8. Several Levies and propositions are up to be voted for in towns across Whitman County. A levy is the imposition of or collection of tax for different purposes. In Colton this year the town is levying additional taxes in 2023 of approximately .85 cents per $1000 of assessed value. This is to raise $30,000 for general operations including improvement to the town streets and water/sewer systems. The town of Endicott is proposing 3 s...
COLFAX— The Colfax branch of the Whitman County Library is hosting Beth Piatote for a meet-the-author luncheon at the Center Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. Piatote will discuss her book, “The Beadworkers,” a short story collection set in Native Idaho and the Northwest. Piatote will be doing a reading at several locations across the Palouse and Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, Nov. 1-4. There will be community conversation with the author during the questions and answer portion at the event. Piatote is an...
COLFAX– Substance Use Prevention Education and Resources (SUPER) is hosting a Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 29th in the Rosauers Parking lot, 632 North Main Street, near the old Cornerstone building from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Colfax Police Department will be there during the event, in which attendees can turn in unneeded medications for safe disposal. “Whitman County Health Department has provided us with a sharps disposal container for those with expired epi pens, insulin, and nee...
GARFIELD– Garfield American Legion member, Robert Miller joined the Navy in 1953.Going on to serve until 1957. Just a farm boy that grew up milking cows, he sees joining the service as a time in his life he was able to learn more about the world. "In August I went to boot camp in San Diego California, serving as a tanker USS Elokomin 1st division in the front," Miller said, explaining that his complement had a little over 300 men. Miller set foot in several countries bordering the East Coast a...
