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Colfax Monday, Sept. 23 Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, roasted carrots, green salad, cheesecake Thursday, Sept. 26 BLT sandwich, broccoli grape salad, fresh fruit, blueberry muffins Colton Wednesday, Sept. 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, cabbage patch salad, mandarin oranges, cookie bar Endicott Tuesday, Sept. 24 Deluxe salad bar, fruit, roll, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 25 Ham sliders, pasta salad with veggies, cottage cheese and pineapple, chocolate chip cookie Pullman Friday, Sept. 20 Spaghetti with meat...
COLFAX — Rural resources community action and Friends of Hospice is bring the first Palouse Regional Butterfly Release for grief. The free event is set to take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Schmuck Park, 1301 North Morton Street. Those who want to honor the lives of loved ones who have passed are invited to attend....
COLFAX — The Pullman Grocery Outlet has donated hygiene products to the Colfax School for 50 kids to receive. Colfax Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Katrina Johnson said it was brought to her attention that some kids might need the products. “I reached out to Grocery Outlet explaining the situation and they agreed to donate enough supplies,” said Johnson, noting she also reached out to the buy nothing page on Facebook and was able to have product donated through the page....
COLFAX — Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) released their honor rolls for the summer quarter of 2024 listing several Whitman County residents. To make the SCC and SFCC honor rolls students must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or above. Gabriella Ayres, of Pullman made the SCC honor roll. Also from Pullman making the Spokane Community College honor roll was Emerson Blacketer, Kathryn Blehm, Michelle Calissendorff, Lillian Franke, Samuli Sihvonen, Taylor-Ann Silva-Perez and Demetrius Vaughn. Levi F...
Endorses Jenna Brozik for judge Jenna was my attorney for a very difficult child custody case following the death of my sister in 2018. I am forever grateful to Jenna for how hard she fought for my family and my niece. She did this because she cared and truly wanted the best outcome for my entire family. During the child custody trial, Jenna showed she was a force to be reckoned with. Jenna has the best qualities to be the next judge. She is ethical, honest, fair and very knowledgeable of the law. It seems like there is a system of favoritism...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11: Aug. 28 Ty Brndon Kirkam, Sr., who acquired title as Ty Kirkham and Jennifer Cole, husband and wife, Gustine, Texas., sold to be determined Garfield Street, Lamont, to Terry Reynolds, Spokane. Parcel 10550020100000, selling price $25,500, Statutory Warranty Deed. Justin G. Rhodes, Personal Representative of the Estates of Orville and Hellen Rhodes, deceased, Spokane, transferred household, single family units, Whitman County, to Jus...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Sept. 13: Sept. 13 Kevin Clemons was found guilty of third degree driving with license suspended. Therefore, the defendant is sentenced to 90 days of jail, 89 suspended. The defendant must serve one day in jail with credit for one day served and must not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license. The defendant has unsupervised probation for 12 months, probation to terminate upon issuance of a drivers license. The defendant may schedule a h...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 10 to Sept. Sept. 16: Sept. 10 2:02 a.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Rene N. Valencia, 38, cited and released for third degree driving with license suspended. 2:32 a.m.- South Main Street, Colfax. James C. Johnson, 44, cited and released for dangerous weapons. 7:21 a.m.- South Old U.S. 195 and Rosalia Road, Rosalia. Cow in the roadway. 7:32 a.m.- 167 U.S. 128, Red Wolf Bridge, Clarkston. What looks to be a homeless person’s pile of clothing. 9:10 a.m.-...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 10 to 16: Sept. 10 Brian Joseph Alan Berntgen, 34, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence. $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through Superior Court. Fawnda Marie Kay, 42, knowingly possession controlled substance (meth), false statement to a public servant, second degree identity theft. Good time release date set for Sept. 11 Darien Leaf Armstrong, 26, fourth degree assault, three counts of third degree assault, obstruction of a law enforcement officer. $25,000 b...
Sept. 12 — Sept. 21 Thursday, Sept. 12 Volleyball — Oakesdale at Colton, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Dayton at Tekoa-Rosalia in Rosalia, 6 p.m. Volleyball — Pullman at Colfax, 6:30 p.m. Football — St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse at Wilbur-Creston-Keller, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 Volleyball — SJEL at Sun Dome tournament, all day Football — Bridgeport at Tekoa-Rosalia in Tekoa, 3 p.m. Cross Country — Washington State University Cougar Classic in Colfax, 5:45 p.m. Football — Kettle Falls at Colfax, 7 p.m. Football — Pullman at Moscow, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept...
Colfax Thursday, Sept. 16 Bring a friend day, chicken strips, french fires with pub sauce, watermelon, coleslaw, strawberry crumb bars. Monday, Sept. 19 Chicken noodle soup, 3 bean salad, carrots and celery, pears, brownie. Palouse Wednesday, Sept. 18 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, bacon bits and sour cream; broccoli; salad; dessert. Pullman Friday, Sept. 13 Chicken noodle soup, tomato and cucumber slad, watermelon, brownie. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Clam chowder, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, vegetable platter, sliced pears, root...
Pullman Regional Hospital Rory Alice Gruell, a girl, was born Aug. 19, 2024 to parents Terver and Madison Gruell, of Lewiston. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Lee and Michelle Gruell, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are David and Carith Atwood, of Lewiston. Thomas Eritt Paul, a boy, was born Aug. 19, 2024, to parents Jadah Goffic and Tristan Paul, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Adrien Wilson, of Pullman and Heather Buxton, of Kelso. Maternal Grandparents are Jon and Michelle...
PULLMAN — The Neill Public Library is hosting “Finding Gobi: A Little Dog with a Big Heart” author Dion Leonard from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. The book is a New York Times, Sunday Times and International Bestseller telling the trust story of Leonard, an ultra-marathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155 miles race through the Gobi Desert in China. The dog, earning the name of Gobi kept pace with Leonard for approximately 80 miles over the Tian Shan Mountains, across the villages and over the black...
Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 3-10: Sept. 3 Taylor Jamison Asante, 20, two warrants for felony harassment, unlawful display of a weapon and first-degree extortion warrant. Bail set at $5,000. Fawnda Marie Kay, 42, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), making a false statement to a public servant, and second-degree identity theft. Good time release was 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Justin Chance Stringer, 31, warrant WCSC VUCSA. $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash b...
Colfax Police COLFAX — Police reported the following calls for service from Aug. 30 to Sept. 9: Aug. 30 10:17 a.m. — Abandoned vehicle on North Cedar Street. 6:57 p.m.- Traffic violation in city limits. Sept. 2 6:07 a.m. — Communication problem on West Fairview Street. 11:22 a.m. — Court order violation North Main Street. 11:54 a.m. — Animal complaint on South Main Street. 5:32 p.m. — Assist motorist on U.S. Highway 195 near Bennett Road. 8:00 p.m. — Four people issued trespass warnings on South Mill Street....
Sheriff’s Office COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 2-9: Sept. 2 4:40 a.m. — Sommers Road, Colfax. One-vehicle crash. 7:34 a.m. — West Front Street, Albion. Other law enforcement call. 10:13 a.m. — State Highway 270, Pullman. Hay bales stolen. 10:18 a.m. — Milepost 41 of U.S. Highway 195, Colfax. Andrey Viktorovich Stefoglo, 39, arrested for first-degree driving while license suspended and an ignition interlock violation. 1:05 p.m. — U.S. Highway 195, Rosalia. David Paul Kelnhofer, 62, arres...
Land Transactions COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 15- 17: July 15 Erica and Jerry Pugh of Colfax, 310 E. Thorne Street, Colfax, to Chad Earl Kincheloe of Colfax, $395,000. Nick Day of Las Vegas, Nev., 115 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, to Stick N Stones, LLC, of Deer Park, parcel Nos. 115750014150000, 115750014160000, $10,000, . Double U Ranches of Sprague, Parcels Nos. 1-0555-00-04-18-0000, 1-0555-00-05-18-0000, 1-0555-00-06-18-0000, 1-0565-00-00-00-0037, 8-1965-00-00-00-00-0023, to Tho...
COLFAX - Wild Ember Kitchen staff and crew prepared the dining room and opened the doors for the official grand opening Saturday, Aug. 17. Wild Ember Kitchen owner Trevor Miller and his wife Amanda Miller, accompanied by their two sons Cian and Lachlan, Colfax Downtown Association Executive Assistant Allie Cofer and Colfax Superintendent Jerry Pugh cut the ribbon to commemorate the first official day of business. Surrounded by a small group of family and friends, Amanda said it's crazy to be a...
LACROSSE — The Community of Faith is sponsoring a barbecue this weekend in the LaCrosse Park, 302 Main Avenue. The event is at 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, and will feature speaker Mark Kennedy, an artist, who will have his easel and paint for the audience to watch as he paints. A service and barbecue will follow Kennedy’s presentation. Food will be available including hot dogs, buns and condiments, with plates and water provided by Community of Faith. Attendees are invited to bring a salad or dessert to go with the hot dogs and should bring a l...
ST. JOHN — Thousands of sprint boat race fans braved what felt like four seasons of weather on Saturday, June 15, to watch the high-speed action at Webb's Slough. A cold wind blew as rain hit the slough early in the day, followed by a break in the weather with blue skies. Throughout most of the day, the temperature hovered in the mid-40s, prompting spectators to don coats and wrap themselves in blankets in the blustery weather. The cold weather brings increased air density, which helped several teams log sub-39 second times. The No. 86 J...
COLFAX — In a press release from Saturday, May 4, Whitman County Coroner’s Office confirmed the manner of death of 25-year-old Jamie Wilson-Spray as homicide. The coroner’s office confirmed the cause of Wilson-Spray’s death was asphyxia due to the compression of the neck. Wilson-Spray was found in a trailer March 26, at Sevdy’s, a trailer park at 605 N.W. Fish St. According to police records, Wilson-Spray had scratches and bruising on her neck. Jacob Erik Spray, 36, of Pullman faces a charge of murder second-degree, for allegedly killing h...
MOSCOW — Pullman resident Hala Zahalqa was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Idaho. Zahalqa is among approximately 25,ooo students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into the honor society each year. Membership to the society is by invitation only and requires a nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Phi Kappa Phi’s headquarters is located in Baton Rouge Louisiana....
TEKOA -The Miss Tekoa crown was passed to Lulu Taylor during a pageant Saturday afternoon, March 16. Before a crowd of more than 60 residents, family members and visitors, 2023 Queen Carrie Sanchez crowned Taylor at the end of a 90-minute pageant in the historic Empire Theater. It was Sanchez's final act as the 2023-24 Tekoa queen. "I've always wanted to be a queen," Taylor said after the coronation. "When I was younger, I would go to the parades and I always wanted to be like them. "I want to...
RITZVILLE – The local grocery store sold a $50,000 prize-winning lottery ticket in the Powerball drawing Dec. 13. According to the Washington State Lottery, the winner turned in a winning Powerball ticket last week. The state Lottery Commission could not provide the name of the winner before deadline. Lottery officials said the ticket was purchased at Akins Fresh Market, 610 W. First Ave. The winner matched 4-of-5 white balls, plus the Powerball number in the drawing, lottery officials said, noting the odds of winning $50,000 is 1 in 9...
