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COLFAX - September is National Recovery Month for people addicted to alcohol. "When a family member has a problem with alcohol, the effects are felt by their immediate family and extended family members and friends. Family members may experience feelings of abandonment, anxiety, fear, anger, concern, embarrassment or guilt," stated a spokesperson. Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults suffer from alcohol abuse...
PALOUSE - The Spiff Up Downtown Project drew 25 volunteers to help clean up downtown Palouse. The volunteers pulled weeds and picked up garbage, among other things, for a combined 125 hours on Aug. 23 and Aug. 25, and Aug. 27-28. "The downtown area now looks much better," said organizers Mary Estes and Vickie Griner....
MOSCOW, Idaho - A debate of whether socialism or capitalism better serves Christian values is set for Sept. 23. The University of Idaho holds an annual Great Debate and this year Joshua Davis, of the Institute of Christian Socialism, debates Robert Sirico, of the Action Institute, representing capitalism, according to the Director of Intellectual Formation at the St. Augustine Center at the University of Idaho Gracjan Kraszewski. The Great Debate is in the Vandal Ballroom, at the Bruce M...
OLYMPIA - The 5,357 unemployment claims for Aug. 15-21 was a drop of 3.1% from the prior week. Total claims filed for all unemployment benefits numbered 275,558, down 3.5% from the prior week, according to the state Unemployment Security Department. Regular claim applications are 71% below the same week a year ago during the pandemic. Federal pandemic benefits programs, such as the additional $300 per week, are set to expire the week ending Sept. 4. As of Aug. 21, the state paid more than $164...
OLYMPIA - The state Department of Health warns against taking Ivermectin as a remedy for COVID-19. "Ivermectin belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-helminthics," said Dr. Kathy Crispell. "Helminths are worms." A Health Alert Network Advisory from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was released to inform people to not use the drug that is designed for large animals such as horses. "Evidence shows it is ineffective against treating the COVID-19 virus and the side effects can...
OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee wrote President Joe Biden about Washington State's willingness to help refugees from Afghanistan. "Anticipating the arrival of new refugees, Washington's state and local agencies are mobilizing to coordinate resettlement services, financial assistance, and housing," wrote Inslee. "Concurrently, a groundswell of support has arisen from companies, community organizations, and individuals, all offering to contribute time and resources to the relief effort." No details...
PALOUSE - The Palouse Business Recovery Fund is offering grants for businesses in the 99161 ZIP code to pays bills or make improvements. Applications are being accepted for grants of up to $4,000. "Awards will be determined based on need and paid directly to the business owner (until funds run out) so apply as soon as possible," stated a spokesperson. The funds can be used for paying rent, mortgage, insurance, taxes, utilities, communications improvements, employee search and retention...
TOKYO — Tekoa's Susannah Scaroni won gold and bronze medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Scaroni won a gold medal in the 5,000-meter race on Aug. 28 with a new Paralympic record time of 10:52.57. The old record is 11:47.37 It was set by her teammate, Tatyana McFadden, in 2016. "I feel so blessed honestly. My strength is going as hard as I can for a long time and that never happened at the paralympics and I have no experience doing anything else," Scaroni said. She said she looked back w...
Angus J Floyd was born on Aug. 11, 2021, to James and Tammy Floyd, of LaCrosse. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Betty and Earl Floyd, of Auburn, and Fritzie and Jim Wolfe, of LaCrosse. Angus joins his sister Lorelei (7) and brother Ellory (4). Emmie R. Hendricks was born on Aug. 13, 2021, to Porsha and Cody Hendricks, of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Grandparents are Rebecca and Jeff Hendricks, of Plummer, Idaho, and Kathy and Lloyd Gilman, of...
LA GRANDE, Ore. — Eastern Oregon University awarded 389 degrees during the 2020-2021 academic year with one going to a Colfax student. Alexis Maki, of Colfax, graduated with a bachelor's degree "of the science in art," according to Victoria Hart, public relations specialist. Eastern Oregon University provides high-quality liberal arts and professional programs with personalized support....
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Humane Society of the Palouse and the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center is turning over the pool to dogs on Sept. 12. "For the 14th year, (humane society) has partnered to give local dogs the pool day they deserve," said Lauren Green, public relations manager. "The fundraising effort is loved by many, and is crucial to providing the shelter with enough funds to continue its mission." Owners need to pay $15 per dog for the five-hour-long event. The event was canceled last year d...
The Colfax High School Class of 2001 gathered at the golf course for their 20-year reunion. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Tim Watts and Scott Parrish, (middle row) Anna (Vogler) Assareh, Amy (Aeschliman) Garcia, Sarah Foley, Emily (Alderman) Jones, Robyn (Lee) Yang, Brianna (Price) DeWitt, Stacia (Willson) Schenk, Liz (Kammerzell) Carter, Rachel (Morgan) Kovanda, Megan Doering (Dorman) (back row) Diane (Paul) Fenstermaker, Kiely (Larsen) Trojniak, Molly (McGraw) Adams, Emily (Dailey)...
PULLMAN – Depot Days is an event created by the Pullman Depot Heritage Center and the Whitman County Historical Society to run with the National Lentil Festival on Aug. 20-21. Depot Days honors Ken Vogel, a member of the historical society and a Pullman businessman. "(He) was an avid train aficionado who bequeathed many items from his estate to the Depot including 'George' the uniformed conductor mannequin, who greeted customers in his store, train posters, and other memorabilia," said a s...
TEKOA - Four new bicycle routes include Tekoa, Clarkston, and the Palouse in a national network. Adventure Cycling Association designated 18 new U.S. bicycle routes in five states, adding 2,903 miles to the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). The USBRS is now 17,734 miles in 31 states and Washington, DC. Four new routes in Washington State run through Tekoa, Clarkston, and the Palouse. USBR 81 and USBR 281 (103.4 and 23.1 miles): USBR Route 81 is 103.4 miles and runs through the wheat fields of t...
ROSALIA - Parents of Tekoa-Rosalia athletes in combined sports programs are meeting to learn about the upcoming seasons. On Thursday, Aug. 19, two meetings are planned for Rosalia High School at 916 S. Josephine Ave. Parents of cross country runners in both middle and high school, meet at 5:30 p.m. at the school, according to the Tekoa School District. Parents of high school football players get together at 6 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, two meetings are planned at Tekoa High School at 513...
Colfax Thursday, August 19 Pot roast, potatoes and carrots, green salad, roll, dessert Monday, August 23 French toast, sausage, eggs, fruit Endicott Tuesday, August 24 Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, salad bar, fruit, dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, August 24 No meal Palouse Wednesday, August 25 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, August 20 Meatloaf, roast red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, dessert Tuesday, August 24 Italian chicken, rice, salad, fruit, popsicle...
COLFAX - Following last month's USDA designation of 14 Eastern Washington counties as a natural disaster due to drought, the Farm Service Agency is offering emergency loans to producers. The severe drought emergency declaration makes producers in Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima eligible to apply. The agency is accepting and reviewing loan requests until Feb. 22, officials said...
Monday, Aug. 9 1:49 a.m. – SR 195, Colfax – A deputy assisted the Washington State Patrol. 2:17 a.m. – Walla Walla highway, Colfax – Zachary J. Felzer was arrested on a warrant. 11:06 a.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A deputy conducted a welfare-check. 11:31 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted with taking fingerprints. 11:38 a.m. – SR 128, Clarkston – There was a report of a theft. 12:54 p.m. – Granite Point, Colton – A deputy responded to a report of vandalism. 1:16 p.m. – Whitman Avenue, Rosalia – A person made a complaint about...
Zachery J. Felzer, 30, booked Aug. 9 for a state Department of Corrections warrant regarding five counts of identity theft in the second degree. No bail. Levi C. Merkel, 35, booked Aug. 9 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear for a drug court review. Bail $10,000. David K. Lord, 48, booked Aug. 11 for a Whitman County District Court warrant for failure to appear regarding charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer. Bail $10,000. Marvin H. Mead, 54, booked Aug. 12...
Demetrius R. Robinson is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and harassment and sentenced to 364 days in jail with 213 days suspended on each charge, fined $2,000, fees of $500, 24 months of unsupervised probation, and a restraining order to keep off of property. Nicholas Kager is guilty of assault in the fourth degree and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 363 suspended, fined $1,243, 24 months of supervised probation, be evaluated for anger management, and given a no contact order....
Dale and Elizabeth Mann, of Colfax, sold undeveloped land to David and Lori Nells, of Colfax, parcel 8-0195-00-00-00-0043, selling price $40,000, statutory warranty deed, July 23 Jessica and Jacob Jensema, of LaCrosse, sold 400 S Whitman Avenue in LaCrosse to Rhonda Galvin, of Airway Heights, parcel 1-0525-00-04-05-0000, selling price $216,142, statutory warranty deed, July 23 Daisy and Sophie Holdings LLC, of Greenacres, sold 455 S Grand Avenue in Pullman to OEBU PULLMAN LLC, of Pullman, parcels 1-0925-00-11-01-0001, 1-0815-00-44-06-0001,...
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