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Donna passed away peacefully at home on December 29 at age 94. She was born to Russell Dial and Della (Woods) Dial October 22, 1927, in Palouse, Washington. Donna attended elementary school and high school in Palouse, after graduating she attended EWU. In 1949 Donna married Herb Hill in Palouse, they spent the first 6 years of their marriage on the Hill Farm on James Creek, between Palouse and Colfax. They had two daughters, Christi and Nikki. In 1955 they moved to the Hill Cattle Ranch on...
Alice Barlass, Colfax resident, passed away of natural causes on January 4, 2022 at the Trios Health Hospital in Kennewick, Wash., where she had been taken following a recent hospitalization. She was 79. A viewing for family and friends will be Friday from 9 to 4 and Saturday from Noon to 4 at the Corbeill Funeral Home (formerly Bruning) in Colfax. A Memorial Service will be Monday, January 17th, at 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax with Pastor Ian McMichael officiating. Alice was born...
Tony L. Carosino, Endicott resident, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Whitman Health & Rehab Center in Colfax where he had been for a short-stay. He was 68. Services will be planned at a later date. Tony was born July 15, 1953, in Seattle, Wash., to Bruno and Magda Solheim Carosino. He grew up in Tukwila with his older brother on the family’s farm near Boeing Field. He graduated from Foster High School in 1971. In his younger years, Tony worked in Tukwila as a firefighter/paramedic which he loved. He met Debra Wolfer a few years out...
On January 7, 2022, JoAnn Helen Ottmar Story, of Pullman, Wash., passed away with her family by her side. She was 81 years old. JoAnn was born June 15, 1940, to Jacob and Helen (Gerlack) Ottmar in Spokane, Wash. She attended grade school in Edwall, Wash., and later moved with her family to Spokane, Wash., where she graduated from Lewis & Clark High School in 1958. In 1960, JoAnn attended Washington State University business college, Go Cougs! During the summer of 1960, JoAnn met the love of her...
PULLMAN — Due to inclement weather, Boy Scout Troop No. 444 has postponed its Christmas tree pickup event in the city of Pullman. Pickup will now take place Saturday, Jan. 15, officials said. Trees must be curbside by 9 a.m. and ready for pickup. Scouts are allowed to accept in-person donations for the service at pickup, troop leaders said....
PALOUSE — A cell phone was found on Main Street and community leaders want to return it to its owner. The phone was found at Palouse Market and turned in, according to Deputy Clerk Misty La Follett. To claim the phone, call the market at 509-878-2012 and provide requisite details....
Linda Hennigar spent a week over Christmas with her daughter’s family, Tami and Jay Banks, at their home in Buckeye, Ariz. Their son Wesley was also home from his job as a lineman in Daytona Beach, Floa. Christmas Day dinner guest was their sister-in-law, Judi Banks of Sun City, Ariz. Another night, Jay’s sister and brother-in-law, Jo and Tim Bellflower, Sun City West, and their daughter Jessica, who was home for the holidays from Seattle, were dinner guests. Also, one evening during the week, Wesley’s friend Kenny and his sister joined them...
COLFAX – Columbia Grain International has donated to several areas. “Columbia Grain International cultivates growth across its broad footprint, which spans the northwestern tier of the U.S., including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota. However, we’ve chosen to focus our philanthropy at the local level,” Manager Ted Lowe said. Undisclosed amounts were provided to the Colfax Fire Department toy drive, LaCrosse Food Pantry, Community Action Center in Pullman, Dayton food bank and Garfield County food bank. “One of our corporate...
In a few days, Colfax School District voters will receive a ballot with the opportunity to renew the educational programs and operation levy. It is my opinion that equal access to excellent primary and secondary education is the greatest opportunity we as a community have to level the economic playing field for future generations. We cannot make every child in our district achieve their best, but we can provide every child the resources to learn and succeed. The renewal of this levy will ensure funding of essential programs in the Colfax...
I was sad to learn the Biden Administration plans to spend $1 billion to increase the nation’s slaughter capacity. Instead, the White House should invest these funds into open-access cultivated-meat research. For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. It’s better for the environment, public health and animal welfare. Cultivated meat requires a fraction of the greenhouse-gas emissions to produce that raising livestock does. Since animals are removed from the process, the risk of zoonotic disea...
My first session was way back in 1993, and as a freshman state representative, I was very humbled and excited about being elected to serve the people of the 9th District in the House. Now, almost 30 years later, I’m still humbled and excited to serve you and other 9th District residents, even if I’m now considered to be a Senate veteran. This year’s legislative session started Monday and is scheduled (by our state constitution) to last 60 days, finishing on March 10. This will be what we call...
Increasing river flows to wash young salmon to sea works; however, once water goes down stream, it is gone. What if we could recycle it in key parts of the Columbia River system allowing us to increase electricity generation as well? The Columbia River and its tributaries offer enormous potential for innovation. Power planners are looking for new ways to increase electricity output while providing sufficient water for migrating salmon and steelhead. The good news is we are looking at non-traditional ways to accommodate increasing power...
COLFAX — Here are the calls for service from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office from Jan. 4-10: Jan. 4 Driving while license suspended on Fairmount Road, Pullman. Vehicle stuck in a snowbank on O’Donnell Road, Pullman. Vehicle stuck in the snow on Brown Road, Pullman. Fingerprinting requested at the Sheriff’s Office on Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration at Sheriff’s Office on Mill Street, Colfax. Vehicle stuck in the snow on Colfax Airport Road, Colfax. Vehicle stuck in the snow in the roadway on East A Street, Rosalia. Domestic...
COLFAX — Here are the city Police Department calls for service from Jan. 1-5: Jan. 1 Burglary alarm on the Walla Walla Highway Civil standby request on Lake Street. Animal complaint on Clay Street. Domestic dispute on Southview Avenue. Jan. 2 Disorderly conduct call on Fairview Street. Vehicle stuck in snow on roadway on Hiltly Road. Jan. 3 Unconscious person on Walla Walla Highway. Transport request on Fairview Street. Resident requesting ride home on Main Street. Traffic violation on Main Street, near Canyon Street. Jan. 4 Patient t...
COLFAX — The following individuals were booked into the Whitman County Jail between Jan. 3-11: Jan. 3 • Jordan C. Williams, 22, third-degree assault and harassment. Bail $100,000. Jan. 4 • Strider C. Burns, 29, DUI and third-degree driving while license suspended. No bail. Jan. 5 • Tyler Lee J. Pedersen, 25, Whitman County Superior Court warrant regarding a charge of attempting to elude police. No bail. • Rakeem K. Jackson, 41, ignition interlock violation and third-degree driving while license suspended. Bail $1,000. Jan. 6 • Vernon Osca...
The following judgments were issued Jan. 6 in Whitman County District Court: Jose A. Alverez-Renteria, driving under the influence, sentenced to 364 days in jail, 363 suspended; $3,000 fine, $2,000 suspended. Criminal conviction fee of $43, restitution to city of Pullman, $247.65, $600 supervised probation fee and $56.33 DUI recovery fee. Defendant shall make month payments of $50 beginning Feb. 1. Community service at a rate of $14 per hour may replace the $1,000 in fines. Community service would have to be completed by June 30. Defendant...
COLFAX — Here are the land transactions for Jan. 1-5 for Whitman County: Jan. 4 • From Lisa Adair representing the estate of Virgil Taylor, 604 W. Union Ave., Garfield, to Robin K. Gehring of Potlatch, Idaho, $175,000. • From Kamiak Cottages of Moscow, Idaho, 1200 N.W. Kamiak Court Unit No. 8, Pullman, to Kirk and Noel Schulz of Pullman, $347,500. • From Allic C. Hofmann and the Hofmann Living Trust, 301 Pandora Road, Rosalia, to Merritt Land Co. Of Rosalia, $312,500. • From Russell L. And Kara D. McClanahan, 2010 N.W. Yates St., Pullman,...
Olivia L. Hobson was born Dec. 21, 20221, to Mark and Brook Hobson of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Tom and Judy Hobson, of Lewiston, and Bill and Michele Beutler of Clarkston. She joins her sister and brother, Harlow (5) and Kash (1). Emily E. Zakel was born Dec. 28, 2021, to Chris and Janette Zakel of Moscow, Idaho. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Grandparents are Will and Sue Trottier, of Moscow, and Kelly and Claudia Flinn of Kimberly, Idaho, and Edie Flinn, of Moscow. She joins her sister and brother,...
MOSCOW, Idaho – The Our Financial Conference has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 1 at Best Western Plus Univeristy Inn. The free conference will feature local financial professionals, information and resources. The goal of the conference is provide useful financial information for attendees, organizers said. The event includes discussion on developing positive financial health and wellness, organizers said, noting lunch will be provided. To register, log ong to uidaho.edu/financial-conference prior to March 25....
PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with implementing Epic, a new electronic medical record system. The hospital and its network of clinics are pursuing a vision of one patient, one record so that current health care information for patients is in one place, according to Alison Weigley, director of external relations. The hospital has pursued this initiative since 2017. “Epic is the most utilized electronic medical record in the nation and the state of Washington; 59% of hospitals nationwide use...
COLFAX - Colfax High School has named the following students "Top Dogs" for December. Seniors – Casey Bittle in physical education, John Lustig in history, Jacob Jones in fine arts and Katherine Tate in CTE. Junior –Jaisha Gibb in science. Sophomores – Peyton Gosney in mathematics and Ella Jones for character. Freshmen – Mackenna Olsen in language....
8 years ago Colfax Gazette Friday, Jan. 15, 1897 All Whitman County Officials Are Now Populists The county is now under populist guidance and control. Monday noon, January 11, the last remnant of republicanism in officialism in this county were relegated to private life with the retiring of Superior Judge Sullivan and Sherrif John Lathrum and the installation of their successors. The change in the janitors will not occur until February 1, when Henry Miller and M.E. Scantlin made way for Wm....
COLFAX – The Bulldogs girls basketball team posted three wins over the last two weeks, topping Asotin, Medical Lake and Mabton. The local girls routed the Asotin Panthers, 50-16, on Jan. 4. "It was a bit of a slow night tonight, but our girls were able to grind through it," Coach Jordan Holmes said. "Our scoring was a little different than it's been all season, but our defense was able to step up and perform well and I'm very proud of that." Holmes is humble as her slow start was the Bulldogs s...
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