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Final version of the state’s redistricting plan which was approved last night was drawn without earlier concerns over changes in the 9th Legislative District becoming a reality. Chief concern from an earlier proposal was the potential departure of State Sen. Mark Schoesler from the 9th District because that version had Adams County bumped out of the district. The early draft also had Whitman County headed for the 16th legislative district which has its population base in Walla Walla County. Under that plan, the 9th District population would h...
A different kind of wind turbine went up east of Colfax on Draper-Brown Road this fall. It’s difference in how easily it comes down. Scott Draper and his son Daniel installed a ReDriven Power Inc. 10 kilowatt wind turbine in November. The device is equipped with a hydraulic system which allows the turbine to be lowered in order to perform annual maintenance. It’s a project Draper expects to turn a profit in 12 years. “My wife and I are realistically green,” said Draper. “It’s the cleanest po...
Gazette Reporters The illness of Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent Tuesday prevented the county’s decision to “opt in” to new rules to govern farming around environmentally-sensitive areas. Commissioner Greg Partch said at a hearing Tuesday night commissioners will vote, and likely join, the state’s new Ruckelshaus program next Monday. Farming is currently allowed to take place anywhere in Whitman County, with no restrictions for environmentally critical areas. If the county does not opt in, it must revise its critical areas ordinan...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Alexander K. Ngauiko, 37, and Jeria L. Hoglund, 22, both Pullman, Jan. 3. Nathan W. Troll, 24, and Miranda T.L. Tellini, 26, both Pullman, Dec. 30. COLFAX BUILIDNG PERMITS Allen Livingston, carport at 208 E. James, $9,000, Dec. 20. Craig Corbeill, pole building at 711 Vista Point Drive, $18,000, Dec. 21. Jeff Dail, gas wall heater at 204 S. Mill Street, $2,547, Dec. 23. AIA Insurance, heating/ac unit, 425 S. Main, $8,000, Dec. 27.... Full story
Many years in the making, the doors are about to open for the new Palouse Community Center Building. “We got the keys yesterday,” Community Center board secretary Janet Barstow said Friday. Volunteers rolled in appliances for the kitchen. The finishing touches conclude a construction phase which began with a groundbreaking ceremony last August. “It’s been fabulous,” said Barstow. “We’ve got two rentals already in January, but first before we rent it is the grand opening. Everybody has been peeki... Full story
Helen Elmira Baker A funeral service for Helen Elmira Baker, 91, will be Monday, Jan. 9, at 1:00 at the Tekoa Community Church. Burial will follow at the Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa. Mrs. Baker died Dec. 31, 2011, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. Born Sept. 22, 1920, to Harlan Obert and Lulu Blanche Surrey Davids at Livonia, Miss., she was baptized in the Omaha Missouri Baptist Church and attended the one-room Abbott School then graduated from Livonia High School in 1937. She married Lloyd Hurlimann that same year. They were divorced in 194... Full story
Kirk Suess of Steptoe announced last Thursday, Dec. 29, his campaign to unseat Greg Partch for Whitman County Commissioner from District 1. Suess, 65, works as a substitute teacher around Whitman County. He previously worked 10 years as a contractor after returning to Steptoe from a 25-year career as an officer in the U.S. Army. He contends Partch is “out of touch” with the people of Whitman County. “It’s time for a new set of ears. It’s time for somebody to listen,” Suess said. “Mr. Partch seems to have the philosophy that once he was elected,...
Todd Vanek takes the oath of office at his first mayoral meeting of the Colfax City Council. Vanek was elected in a three-way race in November to fill the post vacated by Norma Becker. Becker decided to end her 20-year run as mayor and did not seek re-election, see story on Page 10....
County “working on” source of $15 million Betting on an anticipated $11 million in new revenue, Whitman County commissioners Tuesday decided to put up $15 million to help build a shopping center on the Washington side of the state line. “This is a risk that will forever define the economic landscape of Whitman County,” said Commissioner Greg Partch. Partch and Commissioner Pat O’Neill voted to add $5.9 million to a 2008 agreement that obliged the county to pay for $9.1 million worth of infrastructure at the 714, 000-square-foot shopping... Full story
Artful Accessories by the Palouse Women Artists Organization opened at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Jan. 5 and continues through January 29. An opening reception will be Jan. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Palouse Women Artists Organization is a group from the Palouse region and includes artists of all skill levels. The group formed in 2009 and encourages new artists to join. More than 25 members contributed to Dahmen exhibit. Work consists of functional and wearable artful accessories and also decorative 2-D and 3-D works with an artful accessory theme....
