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COLFAX — A mobile home was partially destroyed by fire last Friday morning on East Tyler Street, across from the Colfax R.V. Park. The Colfax Fire Department and Whitman County Fire District 11 responded. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from completely consuming the structure. "It's impressive to get a knockdown on a trailer," said Captain Tim Tingley. "Knockdown" refers to no active flames. No injuries were reported in the incident....
SPOKANE — Red Cross volunteers are sought to support people affected by wildfires in the northwest. “July has already been an incredibly busy month for the Red Cross with hundreds of disaster workers responding to help people whose lives were turned upside down by wildfires and other disasters,” said Alex Dieffenbach, Northwest Region CEO. “We need your help now. Please consider becoming a Red Cross volunteer, giving blood, or making a donation to help people affected by disasters today.” Red Cross volunteers are working at more than a dozen e...
OLYMPIA — Single-use plastic bags are in the last months of unrestricted use as a statewide ban takes effect on Oct. 1. The new law bars the distribution of plastic, single-use bags by entities such as grocery stores, other retail stores, and restaurants. Originally set to take effect Jan. 1, the ban was delayed through a proclamation by Gov. Jay Inslee, due to the limited availability of compliant bags. “Single-use plastic bags are not easily recyclable, which makes managing them at the end...
GRANITE POINT – Andrew M. Amuna, 27, of Pullman, drowned at Granite Point on the Snake River on July 24. “Amuna recently relocated from North Carolina to Pullman for employment,” said Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. The new Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories engineer was fishing when he drowned. A 9-1-1 call at 4:35 p.m. reported the man missing in the water near the shoreline. It brought first-responders from the Asotin County Sheriff’s Office, Asotin County Fire, Whitman County Fire District 14, and the Whitman County Sheriff...
COLFAX - All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closing for annual maintenance Aug. 2-8. "During the weeklong closure, special projects will be performed that are difficult to complete when the library is open including technology maintenance, carpet cleaning, painting, and general building upkeep," according to Whitman County Library spokesperson Kylie Fullmer. Libraries affected by the closure are Albion, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, Farmington, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Oakesdale,...
Alex Smith is guilty of being a minor operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and was sentenced on June 25 to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $1,000 suspended, $775.71 in fees, 24 months of supervised probation, 12 months unsupervised probation, submit to random drug tests, and receives a $100 credit for successfully community college class completed. Rasun Williams is guilty of DUI and was sentenced on June 25 to 364 days in jail with 363 days suspended, fined $5,000 with $4,000 suspended, $2,055.60 in...
David J. Murray, 64, booked June 22 for two counts of assault in the fourth degree and vehicle prowling. No bail. Richard J. Veltri, 80, booked June 23 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence. No bail. Daniel A. Marquez, 33, booked June 25 for theft in the third degree and theft of a motor vehicle. No bail. Peter G. Schoneman, 47, booked June 26 for unlawful possession of a firearm and two warrants from Whitman County District Court for failing to appear regarding two charges of discarding refrigeration equipment illegally. Bail $...
Monday, June 21 No records were available. Tuesday, June 22 8:15 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer investigated a vehicle prowl. Wednesday, June 23 12:15 a.m. – Park Street – An officer assisted a citizen. Thursday, June 24 10:47 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer reported code violations. 12:43 p.m. – Canyon Street – An officer investigated a residential burglary. 4:18 p.m. – Canyon Street – An officer responded to a parked car blocking the corner of a street. 5:33 p.m. – Oakesdale – An officer assisted a deputy with a report of vandalism. Ju...
Monday, June 21 12:44 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a trespass. 8:52 a.m. – Rock Springs Road, LaCrosse – There was a report of stray animals. 9:48 a.m. – SR 128, Clarkston – A gas can was found on the road. 11:16 a.m. – Mill Street, Colfax – The sheriff requested a case number for a “traffic accident” with injuries. 12:44 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy requested a case number for “other law enforcement calls.” 2:26 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted with taking fingerprints. 5:24 p.m. – Moreland...
Colfax Monday, July 5 Closed Thursday, July 8 Picnic at Schmuck Park: Homemade cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, chocolate chip cookie Endicott Tuesday, July 6 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, July 6 Birthday party: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green salad, vegetable, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, July 7 Birthday party: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green salad, vegetable, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, July 6 Chicken, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, salad, dessert Friday, July 9...
COLFAX — Quilts of Valor were awarded on June 21 at the Colfax United Methodist Church. Paul Bilderback, 81, of Colfax, served in the Army and Army Reserves from 1957-1977, as an E7, in Germany, Georgia, Texas and California, working as a telephone lineman and later a drill sergeant. Richard (Rick) Stephens, 74, served in the Air Force from 1965-67 as a staff sergeant and from 1967-69 in the Army National Guard as a security police officer, stationed at Vietnam Air Base Phu Cat. Del Teade, 8...
Graveside service for Bruce Davidson at the Steptoe cemetery on July 10, at 11:00 AM. The family would welcome any and all.... Full story
OLYMPIA — The May unemployment report was released today with Whitman County at 4.2%, among the lowest in Washington. The numbers are according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. The highest rate was 7.7% in Pacific County on the southern coast, while the lowest was Asotin County at 3.8%. Statewide, Washington’s economy added 8,300 jobs in May, decreasing the overall unemployment rate to 5.3%....
PULLMAN — Organizers of the Pullman Sunnyside Park Fourth of July fireworks show seek donations to reach their fundraising goal of $16,000. The Pullman Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the event every year, is not having a barbecue or concert for 2021. The public is invited to watch the show from the park, as the fireworks are fired from the top of the hill. Food and beverages may be brought to the location. Social distancing is encouraged. The fireworks launching was moved from the park last year due to pandemic restrictions. Instead, t...
LACROSSE — Whitman County non-profits LaCrosse Community Pride and the Regional Theater of the Palouse (RTOP) in Pullman received grants from federal coronavirus relief funds. Lacrosse received $15,000 and RTOP $22,500. The Department of Commerce announced nearly $11 million in grants to nonprofits around the state this week....
COLFAX — Two separate dog-bite incidents in Colfax led to two dogs going to the pound for 10 days for observation. The rabies vaccinations for both animals were expired. Colfax Police Chief Bruce Blood reminds residents to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date or it may result in 10 days at the pound for your pet. “That gets quite expensive,” said Blood. Rabies shots are given for one-year or three-year durations....
OLYMPIA — More than $14 million in COVID relief grants from the Washington State Department of Agriculture were awarded to 839 businesses across the state. The four main sectors include agritourism farms, farmers' market organizations, craft beverage producers, and shellfish organizations. "These grants will boost the Washington state agricultural industry, helping prevent business closures and supporting the health and diversity of Washington State's overall economy," WSDA Director Derek S...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Republican Party is nominating three people to be the new Whitman County assessor. On July 6, county commissioners interview the nominees and appoint one as the new assessor, to be sworn in immediately. The candidate replaces the late Robin Jones, who died earlier this month of cancer after serving as assessor since 2017. She worked in the assessor’s office for 27 years. Laurie Miller is now the acting assessor....
SPOKANE — Two Whitman County residents achieved academic recognition and two graduated from Whitworth College and Gonzaga in Spokane. Logan Stanley, of LaCrosse, achieved Provost’s Honor Roll status for the spring 2021 semester. To be named, undergraduate students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.75 or better during the semester at Whitworth College. Sara Whelchel, of Diamond, earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Adam...
ENDICOTT — The Endicott Middle School released their Honor Roll for the second semester. Students making Honor Roll for the eighth-grade are Grade Katherine Hergert, Olivia Shawgo, Halee Berg, and Sarah Quigley. Students making Honor Roll for the seventh-grade are David Logen, Keira Maloney, Daesha Nelson, Cooper Watt, Sophia Anderson, and Ruby Sandoval. Students making Honor Roll for the sixth-grade are Brody George, Kamryn Langston, Cameron Mathia, Emma Quigley, and Warren Repp....
GARFIELD — Garfield-Palouse students earned first place at the 2021 Washington State Envirothon Competition, hosted by various conservation districts. Students Ethan Montgomery, Megan Olson, Austin Jones, Garrett Blomgren, and Ethan Cook, won the state competition. Garfield-Palouse High School Agricultural Career and Technical Education Instructor Mark Sawyer is their advisor. Eleven high school teams, comprised of 68 students, competed in displaying their knowledge and decision making regarding wildlife, forestry, aquatic ecology, and soils a...
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