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Snow on the ground and a chill in the air didn’t detour a pair of moose from taking a trek the morning of Dec. 31. The moose strolled into the Garfield Cemetery and took their time walking about. Roger Million of Garfield and his wife Gale saw the moose cross to the cemetery from their home and drove to the cemetery to investigate and take these photos.... Full story
Bright blue Colfax Bulldog flags appeared on Main Street light poles last week. The flags were donated by the Colfax School Foundation to be hung on Main Street, according to Steve Larkin, foundation board member. The flags are a foundation fund raiser and are for sale for $15 at the school district office, Top Notch and L&M Signs. Larkin said the foundation primarily funds scholarships. “I tell everyone the flags capitalize on the downtown flag controversy,” Larkin said with a laugh. “Of the various controversies that are possible, it could...
The recovery and management of gray wolves in Washington and other western states will be the topic of three public meetings this month hosted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). A panel of experts will discuss ongoing efforts to recover Washington’s gray wolf population, the latest information from population surveys in Washington and gray wolf management strategies used in other states. “Wolves are a high-profile species that attract considerable public interest from people who often have opposing views,” said Dave...
Inland Northwest Community Foundation (INWCF) has announced the opening of the Palouse Region/Pullman Community Grant Program starting Jan. 7 through Feb. 19, 2013. Grants up to $5,000 are made to nonprofit organizations serving the Palouse Region and Pullman area. Eligible applicants serving arts, culture, humanities, education, civic and community development and health and human services sectors are welcomed. Preference is given to programs that accomplish one or more of the following elements; improving the ability of people to help...
State representative Susan Fagan came to the Palouse Community Center Monday night to discuss a variety of topics with constituents. Representative meets with constituents Ninth District Representative Susan Fagan of Pullman addresses Palouse residents at the Palouse Community Center Monday. Fagan and attendees discussed a spectrum of topics including record requests and education. Issues brought up included the Supreme Court’s McCleary decision, public records requests and various K-12 educatio... Full story
Michael Largent was elected as the new chairman for the Whitman County Board of Commissioners Monday morning. Newly-elected Commissioner Art Swannack was elected vice-chairman. Dean Kinzer is the third member of the board. The commissioners also were assigned committees during the meeting. Largent will represent commissioners on the Palouse Empire Fair Board, Law Enforcement Officers/Firefighters Board, state Association of Counties Legislative Steering Committee, Greater Columbia Behavior Health Regional Support Network and Joint Planning... Full story
Charges against Michael A. Assenberg of Colfax were dismissed on Friday, Jan. 4, by Whitman County Superior Court. Going before Judge David Frazier on Friday, county Prosecutor Denis Tracy filed a motion to dismiss without prejudice the state’s case against Assenberg, citing a new interpretation of medical marijuana laws in the state. Assenberg’s trial was scheduled for later this month. Assenberg pleaded not guilty to four felony charges after Quad Cities Drug Task Force agents confiscated 82 marijuana plants in a raid on Assenberg’s Colfax ho...
Gar-Pal high school and elementary school principal Darcy Eliason has a new position which began Monday, Jan. 7. Eliason is now the school’s Curriculum Director, helping to bring the district in compliance with the coming Common Core Standards, the national set of standards which under state law will begin in Washington in September 2013. She will remain a full-time employee in her new role. “This is good,” said Palouse Superintendent Jake Dingman. “This is very good for the district.” Dingman i...
The McGregor Company of Colfax signed a lease with the Port of Whitman County on Jan. 3 to build a fertilizer storage and distribution complex at the Port of Wilma. An aerial view of the Port of Wilma shows a red outline where the new McGregor complex will be built. The complex will sit on 15 acres at the Port of Wilma, across from Clarkston, in southern Whitman County along the Snake River. Construction will begin this spring, and project manager Fred Morschek said the project will be complete in six to nine months. “The biggest reason w... Full story
Whitman County residents woke up to snow and wind on Monday morning, which changed to rain and warmer temperatures later in the day. Fanning Road, northeast of Oakesdale, was closed to most traffic after Monday’s snowfall until Whitman County plows opened it in the afternoon. Photo courtesy of David Lynch. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Advisory for this portion of the state for most of Monday morning, but a Winter Storm Warning was in effect toward Spokane. With temperatures hovering just below freezing, snow began f... Full story
