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CLARKSTON — The Lewiston Civic Theatre, Lewiston High School and Clarkston High School are working together to present “All Together Now.” Music Theatre International (MTI) created the revue for theaters across the globe to use as a fundraising event to be performed on the same weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Performances are at the new Lewiston High School Performing Arts Center at 3201 Cecil Andrus Way, Lewiston, Idaho. Admission is $10 at the door, cash only. “All Togethe...
ROSALIA - A Veterans Day ceremony is offered at Rosalia's Veterans Park on Nov. 11. Rosalia Mayor Lee Root opens the ceremony at 11 a.m. Pastor Mike Hill is giving an invocation before the guest speaker, Pastor Mike Hill begins. Hill served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 22 years, according to organizer Pat Voge. Veterans of Foreign War Rifle Team is participating and performing Taps. Rosalia's Boy Scouts of America Troop #588 is presenting a flag ceremony to retire old flags. People can place...
Monday, Oct. 25 5:37 a.m. – Sommers Road, Colfax – A deputy investigated a one-care crash. 9:02 a.m. – Whelan Road, Pullman – A deputy contacted a person who was reported to be yelling. 10:21 a.m. – Walla Walla Highway, Colfax – Traci D. Manis, 19, was ticketed for not having a valid operator’s license. 12:03 p.m. – Rock Springs Road, LaCrosse – Cows were in the road. 1:04 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted in taking fingerprints. 4:19 p.m. – Seventh Street, Rosalia – A deputy responded to a report of a domestic dispute. 4:32 p.m....
Monday, Oct. 25 6:11 a.m. – Park Street – The chief responded to a report of a runaway juvenile. 9:26 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer helped with an Adult Protective Services referral. 12:05 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a report of two children in the flood control area. 1:15 p.m. – An officer assisted a citizen. 3:03 p.m. – Fairview Street – The chief assisted a citizen. Tuesday, Oct. 26 6:04 a.m. – Cromwell Street – A man and a woman were reported to be fighting. 10:26 a.m. – Mill Street – The chief responded to a two-...
Miles A. Stohler, 27, booked Oct. 27 for assault in the second degree, malicious mischief in the second degree, burglary, and possession of stolen property. No bail. Kelly D. Pickering, 60, booked Oct. 29 for assault in the second degree – domestic violence, assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence, and harassment – domestic violence. Bail $100,000. Nathaniel J. James, 19, booked Oct. 31 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence. No bail....
Rance Bohlman is guilty of harassment and sentenced to 364 days in jail with 357 days suspended, fine and court fees waived, 24 months supervised probation, obtain alcohol and drug evaluation, and a mental health evaluation with an anger management component. Connor Wren is guilty of DUI and sentenced to 364 days in jail with 363 days suspended, fined $3,000 with $2,000 suspended, fees $953, 24 months supervised probation, obtain an alcohol assessment, and attend a DUI victim impact panel. Lorena Gomez is guilty of DUI and sentenced to 364...
Renstrom Homes Inc., of Garfield, sold 2075 NW Canyon Drive in Pullman to Richard and Kelley Johnson, of Burnt Hills, NY, parcel 1-1239-00-02-02-0000, selling price $610,000, statutory warranty deed, Oct. 20 Itani Rentals LLC, of Pullman, sold 1015 SW Center Street in Pullman to Amy Winslow, of Pullman, parcel 1-0837-00-00-01-0000, selling price $200,000, quit claim deed, Oct. 20 Shannon Pope, of Colfax, transferred 308 S Start Avenue in LaCrosse to Lei Lani Parker, of LaCrosse, parcel 1-0525-00-03-09-0000, assessed value $18,390, selling...
OLYMPIA - Natural gas prices are rising in November. Avista is approved to increase prices by 9.98% or $5.81 a month, for an average monthly bill of $64.04. Wholesale prices are increasing nationwide and in response, the state is allowing four utilities to raise prices, according to the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission (WUTC). "Higher customer gas costs in part reflect increases in natural gas market prices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic production of natural gas has slowed while...
COLFAX - The average price of a home sold in Whitman County increased to $330,000. The Whitman County Association of REALTORS® Housing Statistics Report for September 2021 shows that last year ago the average price was $286.700. In September 45 homes were sold, an increase over 2020 when 38 sold. In August 2021, 55 homes were sold. The average time homed were on the market rose to 28 days from 16 last month and 26 last year in September, according to the report. Active real estate listings...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Fire Department hosts their third annual pig roast on Saturday, Nov. 6. The fundraiser offers a pulled pork dinner with sides, a silent auction, and desert bingo. Water and lemonade are provided. Adult beverages are available for purchase from C&D's Catering. The event is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rosalia Fire Department at 607 S. Whitman Avenue. Tickets cost $12 per person and children 12 and under are $6....
PULLMAN - The Palouse Conservation District Conservation Talk Series presents "Beavers: Their Landscape, Our Future" on Nov. 4. Ben Goldfarb, author of "Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter," is giving a virtual presentation from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Zoom. This event is part of a monthly series about conservation issues relevant to Whitman County. "Goldfarb reveals that our modern conception of a healthy ecosystem is wrong, distorted by the fur trade that once...
PULLMAN — Pullman Regional Hospital is searching for a new chief executive officer (CEO). CEO Scott Adams announced his retirement for December 2022. He’s served the hospital for 30 years, according to spokesperson Alison Weigley. “Through the support of the community and hospital family, we’ve achieved more for a rural critical access hospital than what was thought possible,” said Adams. The CEO Succession Plan outlines a two-year transition plan where Adams serves in an advisory and support r...
PULLMAN - A Pullman townhouse was destroyed by a fire on Oct. 21. A battery charger used to charge large lithium batteries in a garage started the fire at 1232 Lost Trail Drive, according to Pullman Fire Marshal Chris Wehrung. Investigators pinpointed the start and suspect the quality of the Chinese-made batteries contributed to the ignition. "The residents lost the townhouse and its contents, along with two vehicles and a motorcycle that was in the garage," said Wehrung. No injuries were...
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis released a list of new liquor license applicants in Whitman County. Seeking new licenses are Another Round Brewing Company in Pullman seeks a microbrewery license, Golden Teriyaki in Pullman seeks beer and wine restaurant license, Rialto Tavern in Pullman seeks a liquor restaurant license, and The Old European Restaurant in Pullman seeks a beer and wine restaurant license. Liquor licenses were approved for Cravings in Pullman for a beer and...
UNIONTOWN - A Clarkston man died in a set of collisions involving four vehicles on State Route 195, south of Uniontown, on Thursday afternoon. John D. Anthony, 58, of Clarkston, died when his grey 2018 Ford F-350 pickup was struck by a semi-truck, according to the Washington State Patrol. A 2021 Kenworth semi-truck and trailer were heading north, driven by Blaise O. Cordero, 61, of Moses Lake. It drifted into the oncoming lane and sideswiped a white 2006 Honda Ridgeline, driven by Salvadore...
DAYTON - The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is holding meetings in Dayton and Ritzville to discuss the use of Palouse Falls. The meetings are addressing Lyons Ferry and Lewis and Clark Trail State Park too. "The public is invited to attend. The meetings will focus on preliminary long-term boundary and land-use recommendations at the three parks," stated a spokesperson. The first meeting is set for Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Elementary School in the multipurpose room. The...
Advisory Vote 36 Tax on phone lines Repealed – 64.52% Maintained – 35.48% Advisory Vote 37 Capital gains tax Repealed – 69.07% Maintained – 30.93% Advisory Vote 38 Captive insurers tax Repealed – 67.47% Maintained – 32.53% Prop. 1 1/10th of 1% for emergency communications Yes – 65.69% No – 34.31% Res. 580 Annexation to hospital district No – 56.3% Yes – 43.7% Colton Prop. 1 levy Yes – 85.23% No – 14.77% Endicott Prop. 1 levy Yes – 77.78% No – 22.22% Endicott Prop. 2 levy Yes – 75.93% No – 24.0...
POMEROY - Two volleyball teams battled with both Garfield-Palouse and Pomeroy both winning in a doubleheader on Oct. 26. The Garfield-Palouse Vikings (5-5) won the first game with three of the five sets (16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15). The Pomeroy Pirates (2-3) won the second game with three of the four sets (25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 26-24). "(They were) great close games – evenly matched," said Vikings Coach Brad Rader. "Gar-Pal played well, served well – we communicated good and never gav...
OAKESDALE - The Oakesdale Nighthawks defeated the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles in their final game of the season. The Nighthawks hosted the Eagles on Oct. 26 and won in three sets (25-16, 25-14, 25-23), according to Oakesdale Athletic Director Ken Lindgren. Oakesdale ended the season undefeated with a 10-0 1B Southeast League record. Their next game is the opening round of District 6 playoffs against an undetermined opponent on Nov. 2. The Eagles' loss leaves places them in second...
Jason James Roberg, age 49, of Spokane, Wash., went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2021. Jason was born on February 3, 1972, in Spokane, Wash., to Nona Utke (Whitney) and Richard Roberg. When he was 10 his mom married Richard Utke in Colfax, Washington. Jason graduated from Colfax High School in 1990. He attended Washington State University before meeting the love of his life Crystal Buche while working together at Arby's in Pullman. Jason and Crystal were married less than a year... Full story
Bruce Richard Moehrle (Dad and Papa), 66, of Uniontown, Wash., passed on October 3, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 15, 1955, to Richard and Helen Murphy Moehrle. He lived his entire life on the family farm in Uniontown. He married Carol Moser Moehrle in 1978 and they celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in July. Bruce loved the farm, farm life, land and soil. His early years were spent farming and running cattle with his dad, (both in Uniontown and Troy Idaho). His... Full story
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