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Gary Franklin Brown, 89, Oakesdale, Wash., area farmer, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Gary was born on May 24, 1935, in Colfax to Ashton and Thelma (Brannen) Brown. He was raised in the Oakesdale/Thornton area graduating with the class of 1953. After high school, he attended a year of college at the University of Idaho. He met Marcia Davis at the Oakesdale pool and together they married on January 27, 1956. Shortly after, Gary enlisted in the United States Army...
Our beloved son Ian Olsen passed from this life into the next on Jan 1, 2025. Loved and missed by his parents, Justin and Melanie Olsen; his siblings Asa, Mackenna, Ane and Brelynne Olsen; grandparents, Jerry Olsen, Sheryl Olsen (deceased), Peggy Lott and Jeffry Toone (deceased); and many extended family members. Ian was born in Boise, Idaho, in 2002. Ian grew up in Colfax, Wash., where he went to school and was in the graduating class of 2021. Ian was employed by White Pine Construction,...
David Daniel St. John beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 27, 2024, at the age of 67. Dave was born October 31, 1957, to Donald and Shirley St. John in Spokane, Wash., and grew up on the family farm outside of Rosalia. Dave attended Rosalia Schools all 12 years where he was a 3-sport athlete and excelled in many facets of FFA. Upon graduation in 1976, Dave continued his football career at Wenatchee Valley Jr College where he played football for two years and obtained...
April 7, 1960 - Jan. 2, 2025 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our longtime employee, Stu Warner. Stu passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1960, in San Jose, California to Norman and Judy (Kreiner) Warner. Stu was a man with a heart of gold and a deep sense of loyalty. Stu was quite the character and if you had the privilege to meet him, then you had a Stu story. Corbeill Funeral Homes of Colfax is caring for the family. Online condolences may...
Josh was born in the hearts of William Musselman and Sara Berntgen on May 2, 1995, in Port Angeles, Washington. Josh passed away on December 29, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. Josh was a funny, spunky and lovable young boy. He desired to be helpful and kind. Sadly, after years of struggling with mental illness his young 29-year-life ended in a horrific homicide in Spokane on December 29, 2024. Josh will be missed by his father, William (Mary) Musselman, Airway Heights, Wash., Mother, Sara (Darin)...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3 Jan. 1 Orville Johnson pled guilty to first-degree trespass and is senteneced to 60 days of jail, 60 suspended and a fine of $500 suspended. The defendant has $243 in total fines, $200 can be converted to community service at $17 an hour to be completed with proof provided by the probation department by May 31, 2025. The defendant must have no criminal violations of law and supervised probation for 12 months, unsupervised as soon as a...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Dec. 23 to Jan. 6 Dec. 23 John R. Schreiber, of Honolulu, Hawaii, 4101 Sunset Rd., St. John, to Tammy L. Schreiber, of Coupeville. Sundance South, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, of Tacoma, 630 SW Waha Court, Pullman, to Patrick and Kathryn Helm, of Winthrop, $128,441. Dec. 24 Michael and Cara Broeckel, of Pasco, 106 N. Star Ave., LaCrosse, to David and Francine Stanley, of LaCrosse, $10,000. Dec. 26 Dana and Tara Paul, of Pullman, 1605 NW V...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6 Dec. 30 8:33 a.m.- South Leslie Avenue, LaCrosse. Threatening. 9:01 a.m.- South Howard Street, Tekoa. Suspicious person. 9:54 a.m.- West Fairview Street, Colfax. Civil issue. 11:00 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Abandoned vehicle. 12:51 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 3:11 p.m.- Klemgard Road, area, Pullman. Welfare check. 4:08 p.m.- North Main Street, Rosauers, Colfax. Theft. 4:25 p.m.- North...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6 Dec. 30 Colby Vincent Walker, 34, willful violation court order harassment. $250,000 bond or $25,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Dec. 31 Levi August Anderson, 20, warrant obstructing a law enforcement officer, fourth-degree assault, warrant first-degree negligent driving. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Jan. 3 Preston Rae Ferrell, 23, second-degree unlawful firearm possession, good time release 2:11 p.m. Jan. 21. E...
Whitman Hospital Commissioners are you aware of the financial bequest that sits mostly indolent to county residents outside of Pullman but could duly fortify the in-house Hospice program approved at the request of St. John physician Dr. Peter Edminster? Just how much money does Friends of Hospice hold in their largess? Let me share what I know from my brief time working for the organization and later this fall as I spoke to Malden friends and neighbors of past resident, Donald Steward. Over 30 years ago, Steward and his wife retired to Malden,...
In 2025, big investment money is going to nuclear power to offset the loss of reliable electricity from coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Those plants are closing to curb “greenhouse gas” emissions at a time when demand is skyrocketing. The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee cites the rapid expansion of data centers as a driver in increased electricity use. Large data centers, an increase in high-tech manufacturing and growing electrification in homes, buildings and transportation are straining power generating and tra...
Unemployment benefits were implemented under the Social Security Act off 1935 to help workers who become involuntarily employed. The idea was that businesses would be taxed to pay for unemployment benefits for former employees who were fired, laid off or otherwise lose their job due to business closures and other decisions beyond their control. The funds would be paid on a limited basis and for a limited time period while a worker actively searched for a new job. A worker who quit and walked off the job or who voluntarily decided not to work...
GARFIELD — The tree is down, decorations packed away, and gifts have found their new homes. Due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesdays, the holiday season seemed extended this year. But, as they say, all good things come to an end. This week, the routine returns: Kids and adults are back to school and work. Garfield Librarian Andrea Mills went out of her way to fill the January calendar with several interesting programs. The weekly story time program, every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., uses the magic of “songs, stori...
Colfax Thursday, Jan. 9 Ham, scalloped potatoes, salad bar, fruit, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Monday, Jan. 15 Homemade pizza, salad bar, fruit, german chocolate cake Colton Wednesday, Jan. 15 Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream; sliced peaches; churros Palouse Wednesday, Jan. 15 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears, ice cream Pullman Friday, Jan. 10 Ham, scalloped potatoes, green salad, fruit, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Tuesday, Jan. 14 Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Hank Miles Peterson, a boy, was born Dec. 31, 2024 to parents Eric and Breanne Peterson, of Clarkston. He weighed 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are keith and Jami Peterson, of Renton and Michele Peterson, of Tucson, Ariz. Maternal Grandparents are John and Annette Heston, of Clarkston. Caden Alexander Thompson, a boy, was born Jan. 2, 2024, to parents Connor and Adrianne Thompson, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Tom and Sue Thompson, of Cheyenne, Wyo. And Kirk and...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, January 12, 1900 TRIALS OF SOLDIERS Colfax Boys in the Philippines with Packs Makes Their Bones Ache. Frank Blachley of Company C, Thirty-fifth United States Volunteer Infantry, has written to a Colfax friend, detailing some of the joys of soldier lifein the Philippines. Under date of Cabiao, November 21, he says, in part: “I am well and fattening like a pig here. Sooon after arrival at Manila we boarded a train and rode 35 miles to San Fernando, where we staid for two days. Then we commenced a d...
COLFAX – The Bank of Eastern Oregon/Washington has announced its continuation of their Mascot Card program with Colfax High School. The programs generates $.05 per transaction performed with each school mascot card to the school’s Associated Student Body (ASB) program. “The school mascot cards provide much needed extra funding for these student body programs,” said Becky Kindle, EVP & Chief Operations Officer. In 2024, it is reported that the program contributed over $7,261 to the participating high schools, according to a press release...
ROSALIA - Locals Ben and Alyssa Hale have expanded their coffeehouse "Hole in the Ground," into a café moving into the former Red Brick Café. The couple lived in Malden before the town burned down in the 2020 Babb Road Fire and moving to Rosalia gave them the chance to expand the business they have had since 2001. "We were living in a camper when we bought the other coffee shop," Alyssa Hale said, noting they were in process of rebuilding when they purchased a house in Rosalia. Alyssa Hale s...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings boys and girls basketball teams have gone undefeated to start the 2025 year with both teams going 2-0. The boys defeated the Oakesdale Nighthawks, 60-48, on Friday, Jan. 3, and the Colton Wildcats, 55-22, on Saturday, Jan. 4. The girls beat the Nighthawks, 48-30, on Friday and the Wildcats, 71-22, on Saturday. Boys games Against Oakesdale, Gar-Pal defeated the Nighthawks, 60-48, on Friday, Jan. 3. The Vikings gained a 20-13 advantage to end the...
COLTON – The Colton Wildcats boys and girls basketball teams lost a pair of games to the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings to start the new year on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Colton boys lost to the Vikings, 55-22, and the girls fell, 71-22. For the girls, Gar-Pal gained a 15-5 lead to end the first quarter and held a 35-13 lead at halftime. With the Vikings securing a 60-19 lead in the third quarter, Colton gained three points in the final frame with Gar-Pal adding 11 on the scoreboard for the w...
ROSALIA - The Oakesdale Nighthawks brought in the 2025 year splitting games against League foes Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings and Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves. The Nighthawk boys fell to Gar-Pal, 60-48, on Friday, Jan. 3, before defeating the Timberwolves, 62-20, on Saturday, Jan. 4. The girls lost to Gar-Pal, 48-30, and beat Tekoa-Rosalia, 53-14, on the same nights. Boys games Against the Vikings, Gar-Pal gained a 20-13 lead to end the first quarter and built a 33-21 lead at halftime. Each...
LEWISTON, Idaho — The Colfax Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Idaho to play in the 12th annual Avista Holiday Tournament on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 2-3. The boys first defeated the Pendleton (Ore.) Buckaroos, 75-63, and went on to beat the Clarkston Bantams, 65-40, in the semifinals. The girls beat Pendleton, 60-32, in the opening round then fell to the Bantams, 60-17, in the semifinal. The Bulldog boys could not compete in the tournament championship and the girls had to drop out of the third-place game due to WIAA s...
PULLMAN - The Pullman Greyhounds boys and girls basketball team both defeated the Lakeside (Nine Mile) Eagles on Friday, Jan. 3. The boys won, 62-48, and the girls won 47-42. For the boys, the game was tied at 12-12 to end the first quarter before Pullman gained a nine-point advantage heading into halftime ahead, 30-21. Each team scored 16 points in the third quarter and the Greyhounds pulled ahead in the final frame, scoring another 16 points and holding the Eagles to 11 for the win. Daniel Kwo...
ROSALIA - Both the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves boys and girls basketball teams played a pair of matchups against the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles and the Oakesdale Nighthawks to start the new year. The Timberwolves boys fell to SJEL, 67-40, on Friday, Jan. 3, before trailing the Timberwolves, 62-20, the next night on Saturday, Jan. 4. The Tekoa-Rosalia girls defeated the Eagles, 64-13, before falling to the Nighthawks, 53-14, the same nights. Boys games Against SJEL on Friday, the...
