Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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NOTICE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists: 1) General Government - Office/Data Processing Equipment 2) General Government - Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation 3) General Government - Professional Services 4) Public Works Department - Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc. 5) Public Works Department - Contractors 6) Public Works Department - Professional Services Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which...
COLFAX — Here are the Police Department dispatch logs for Dec. 25 to Jan. 4: Dec. 25 No calls Dec. 26 No calls Dec. 27 12:20 p.m. — Ex-spouse complaint filed because their “ex” was wearing a sidearm on Main Street. 3:04 p.m. — White GMC Acadia passing multiple vehicles unsafely on U.S. Highway 195 near Shawnee Road. Dec. 28 8:31 a.m. — Welfare check on Sumner Street 3:27 p.m. — Juvenile trying to crawl into the canal near the intersection of Main and Thorn streets. 4:13 p.m. — Dog barking loudly and the noise is echoing through the neighborhood...
COLFAX — The following people were booked into the Whitman County Jail from Dec. 27 to Jan. 4: Dec. 27 Francisco Mata II, 41, Lake County, Calif., Superior Court warrants for failure to appear for person prohibited in possession of ammunition and failure to appear for felon in possession of a firearm. Bail set at $15,000. Dec. 28 Jessica Kristine Dillman, 32, warrant for failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance-cocaine. Bail set at $10,000. Dec. 29 Betty Jo Nash, 56, possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine. H...
COLFAX — Here are the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office dispatch calls for Dec. 27 through Jan. 4: Dec. 27 6:29 a.m. — Pullman — Non-injury crash near intersection of Pullman Albion Road and Christian Road. 8:20 a.m. — Colfax — Assisted a disabled motorist near Milepost 34 on U.S. Highway 195. 9:35 a.m. — Colfax — Possible harassment reported at 706 N. Park St. 11:57 a.m. — Farmington — Respond to 911 call on Garfield Farmington Road. 1:42 p.m. — St. John — Domestic dispute on West Broadway Street. Person won’t give complainant his keys. 5:2...
Sharon Louise Crampton was born January 17, 1936, to Elmer and Edna McDonald, graduated from Colfax High School as valedictorian in 1954. She married Claude Crampton on June 26, 1955, in Spokane and lived in Colfax all her life. Sharon was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Colfax. She loved gardening with her husband and spent many hours enjoying the beautiful home and neighborhood they lived in for 50 years. Sharon is survived by her son Virgil Crampton, Colfax; daughter Martha Crampton,... Full story
Howell, Doris Mae (nee Webber) passed away peacefully from natural causes on December 23, 2020. She was born on May 16, 1930, in Aberdeen, Wash., to George and Stella (Huffman) Webber. She grew up in Moclips, Wash., overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Doris graduated from Moclips High School in 1948. She was Valedictorian and earned a scholarship to Washington State University. She was the first in her family to go to college. She earned her degree in Education, joined Delta Gamma... Full story
R. Jacob Watson was born in 1954 in the Portland area. He was raised predominantly in Oregon City. Jacob had an amazing memory and could describe in great detail each house his family lived in over the years. The son of a mason, he acted as a hod-carrier for his father and in doing this, he developed an eye and skill for masonry. He was an eclectic individual, who had a group of similarly eclectic friends. Through that group, he met Kath (later KatiAnn) Jackson. They eloped, and had three... Full story
Dorine Colette Soss (Dee) passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, after a three week battle with Covid-19. She died at Hospice of North Idaho with family at her side, she was 90 years old. Dorine was born to Homer and Dorece Rule on April 24, 1930, in Spokane, Wash. She and her younger sister, Margene, spent their earliest years living near Corbin Park in Spokane. The family eventually relocated to Auburn, Wash., where twin half brothers Frank and Fred were born. It was there, Dorine graduated... Full story
Donna went home to be with our heavenly Father on December 29, 2020, in Spokane, Wash. She was born on April 1st, 1936, to Wilber and Florence Crockett in Rosalia, Wash. Donna graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. After high school, Donna worked for Pacific NW Bell Telephone Company in Spokane in the clerical department. In 1958 she married Wayne Kjack and they recently celebrated 62 years of marriage. Donna and Wayne lived most of their married life in the Plaza and Rosalia areas, where Wayne farmed. Donna was a homemaker until her chi... Full story
Herman H. Huether, age 100 years, died comfortably at home in Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday December 22, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1919, at the family farm in Plaza, Washington. After graduating from Rosalia High School he married Audrey M. Thompson and they raised four children. Herman served in the Navy and was stationed on Guam during WWII servicing airplanes as a member of the Carrier Airforce Service Unit. During his many years he worked as a heavy duty equipment mechanic, farmed... Full story
Jeanie Elder Peterson passed away on December 17, 2020, in Spokane, Washington, at the age of 72. Jeanie was born in Spokane on August 13, 1948. She grew up in the small farming town of Garfield, Washington. Jeanie was proud to be the eldest daughter of Tom and Nancy Elder. She appreciated her small town roots and the wonderful opportunities she enjoyed as an "Elder Girl". One of those opportunities which Jeanie cherished was babysitting the children of Ted and Shirley Fanning, starting when... Full story
DUSTY — Dick and Helen Appel had a very quiet Christmas. Only two families — Bruce and Elaine Appel, Charlie and Spenser of Spokane; and Caroline and Rob Kunkel, Zach, Kade, Elly and Luciene, all of Pullman — brought Christmas dinner to the grandparents. While it was mostly quiet here, the Lynch family did receive good news this week. Susan and Joe Lynch had baby girl No. 4, Bridget Joy. She weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long, with a lot of blonde hair. She joins sisters Cecilia, Abagail and Lillian. Sue and Joe live in Lafay...
PULLMAN — The Friends of Gladish has been awarded a $44,851.50 nonprofit relief grant. The organization applied for the county funds, seeking help following the COVID-19 shutdown orders. The Friends of Gladish has lost income due to the shutdown of venues, making it eligible to receive the grant....
PULLMAN — The county’s first baby of the new year arrived at 11:43 a.m. Jan. 2 at Pullman Regional Hospital. Jared Adesanya weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. He was born to parents Olabisi and Adekunle Adesanya, Washington State University graduate students who met in Nigeria while studying for their bachelor’s degrees....
Colfax Monday, Jan. 11 Cook’s choice Thursday, Jan. 14 Spaghetti squash, spaghetti with meat sauce, caesar salad, fruit, garlic bread, dessert Endicott Tuesday, Jan. 12 Baked potato bar, rolls, salad bar LaCrosse Tuesday, Jan. 12 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Jan. 13 Cook’s choice Pullman Tuesday, Jan. 12 Cook’s choice Friday, Jan. 15 Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, sliced peaches, dessert...
Thursday, Jan. 7 Colfax, Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Save lives by donating blood! Make an appointment at www.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825. Friday, Jan. 8 Oakesdale & Tekoa, Flurry at the Library, January Pick up the instructions or create your own snowflake to be displayed at these libraries. Participants are entered into a prize drawing. Saturday, Jan. 9 Rosalia, Warm Up at the Library, Winter Stop in if you need mittens, hats, or scarves to stay warm this winter. Monday, Jan. 11 Storytime, 1 to 1:30 p.m. Families with older...
COLFAX - It was 3 a.m. on a Sunday morning in late June. Carrie Lyle was awake to make coffee for her husband, Larry. She crossed her arms and felt a small, pea-sized lump in her breast. She had a clean mammogram in January, but cancer can grow quickly. Fortunately, this barrel-rounding cowgirl was faster than the cancer. She has taken this bull by the horns and tossed it to the ground, all while wearing a smile. "It's been such an inspiration for others going through something similar," said...
Now that vaccines are available, we hope our lives will return to the way they were before the coronavirus pandemic blanketed the globe. That is not likely to occur. Last March our booming economy was clobbered by COVID-19. A worldwide pandemic ensued. There was no vaccine to counter it and even though vaccines were developed at “warp speed” lots of things changed and have become imbedded in our daily lives. Futurist Bernard Marr, columnist in Forbes, believes employers quickly adapted to a rem...
Despite the budget being balanced, billions in reserve and projected revenue growth of 7.2%, Gov. Jay Inslee is yet again proposing an income tax on capital gains in his new budget. The governor, however, claims that this type of tax isn’t an income tax. What does he know that the IRS and every other state across the country doesn’t? IRS: “You ask whether tax on capital gains is considered an excise tax or an income tax? It is an income tax. More specifically, capital gains are treated as incom...
Two weeks ago, a reader not only attacked Publisher Roger Harnack, but also insulted those of us who agreed with his comments and were actually encouraged by them. During prohibition, speakeasies were where Americans went for their alcoholic beverages. Lucky for many of us, the freedom to enjoy the drink of our choice was restored after 13 years of the so-called evil speakeasies. The double standard has once again shown his ugly face. Riots, violence and protests were recently praised and encouraged by the same people who now chastise us for...
Publisher Roger Harnack’s Dec. 17 column has some insight: America loves prohibitions — 1915, drug prohibition; 1919, alcohol prohibition; and 2020, prohibition against spreading the new cold virus. Some features of prohibition, “speakeasies” and drug houses, pop up all over the place. Tommy guns, Mac 9s and throw-away guns make the streets loud with murder as merchants compete. Poisoned alcohol killed many thousands, and poisoned street drugs kill hundreds of thousands. Large industries, promoted in secret whispers, chew on the country...
Thanks to Onecho Bible Church in Colfax, we ended 2020 with the best gift ever in the mailbox. “The Chosen” is a must see, but even more so after a very emotional and tension filled 2020. More than anything, COVID-19 should remind everyone that there is so much out of our control. The president of our country or governor of our state will never be able to solve all our problems. Accept these realities and we will have more peace and happiness in our lives. Onecho Church had the correct response to a difficult 2020. Please take the time to wat...
