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Merle G. Harlow, lifelong Pullman area farmer, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 103. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11a.m., at the Pullman Presbyterian Church. He will be laid to rest in the Pullman City Cemetery. Merle was the fifth of six children born to area pioneers Glen and Alva Crow Harlow. He was born near Pullman on July 29, 1921, and grew up on the family farm where he learned his valuable work ethic. He...
Queenie Ruth Hulse Leinweber passed away January 18, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was 92. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax with a luncheon reception to follow. A family burial will take place later that afternoon in the Colfax Cemetery. For those who wish; viewing will be Monday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. Queenie was born in Church Hill, Tenn., January 28,...
Donald Schley Littleton passed away January 16, 2025 at the age of 91 at Alderwood Manor in Spokane. He was born March 27, 1933 in Oakesdale, Washington, to George Schley and Sidonia (Wiemer) Littleton. Cheney Funeral Home is handling arrangements for service on January 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Rosalia Community Church....
Colfax Thursday, Jan. 23 Ham and broccoli casserole, fruit salad, salad bar, peanut butter cookies Monday, Jan. 27 Spaghetti squash with meat sauce, salad bar, fruit, garlic bread, Swedish apple pie Colton Wednesday, Jan. 29 Homemade pizza, broccoli, fruit, peanut butter cookies Endicott Tuesday, Jan. 28 Breakfast, fruit Palouse Wednesday, Jan. 29 Sweet and sour pork, rice, asian style vegetablees, mandarin oranges, dessert Pullman Friday, Jan. 24 Chicken parmesan, green bean casserole, fruit, cream cheese squares Tuesday, Jan. 28 Barbecue...
Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Liam Hernandez Aliotti, a boy, was born Jan. 15, 2025, to parents Brian and Michelle Hernandez, of Colfax. He weighed 6 pounds, 5.7 ounces and 19 inches. Liam joins brother and sister Damian and Ozette, at home. Paternal Grandparents are Rosalba and Luiz Hernandez, of Colfax. Maternal Grandparents are Ana and Joe....
COLFAX — The Colfax Anthenaeum Club met for their January meeting on Friday, Jan. 17, at Hill Ray Plaza. Members were reminded the Feb. 17 meeting will be ‘Guest Day’ and were encouraged to bring guests to enjoy the special program. During the meeting, Art Contest Committee member Cheryl Lothspeich reported the committee members will be presenting the contest information to Colfax High School students next month so they can prepare their art piece. Dressed in period costume, Marcia Tempel gave a presentation on First Lady Sarah Polk. Tempe...
GARFIELD — Raise your hand if your mood has been lifted by the recent arrival of sunshine and its bright glorious rays. What a gift! Temps in the 40s or--dare I hope it--50s are surely on their way. Until that occurs, I’ll take whatever I can get. Our beautiful blue skies have moved me to get out of the house for much-needed fresh air and exercise. My go-to walk venues are around Garfield and Palouse, especially their parks. When I walk, I can not help feeling gratitude to the people and civ...
FARMINGTON - Four long-time residents and farmers met to catch up and celebrate a lifetime of friendship and their birthdays together. Bill Heise, born Jan. 30, 1928; George Robinson born Sept. 22, 1927; and Bud Wagner born Jan. 13, 1928, met in the first grade in Farmington. The three men gathered at the courtyard in Colfax on Wednesday, Jan. 15, accompanied by Mrs. Betty Wagner, wife of Mr. Wagner; Mrs. Dolores Wagner-Robinson, wife of George Robinson and first-cousin to Mr. Wagner, as well as...
Those of us who take to heart President Lincoln's words that government is "of the people" appreciate being asked to offer a forecast of an upcoming legislative session. Our constituents and others, such as the news media and business and local-government leaders around the state, deserve to know what we want to accomplish at the state Capitol during the 2025 session, which convened Jan. 13. It's also good to offer a heads-up about what may be coming their way – like the plan for tax i...
With the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, the reign of Gov. Jay Inslee has come to an end. Many legislators on both sides of the aisle, as well as many of you, are encouraged by this fact. The State of the State speech given by new Gov. Bob Ferguson was even more encouraging. The difference between the two governors could not be more evident than their outgoing and incoming speeches given this week in the Legislature. While Inslee took jabs at Republicans and listed his greatest...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Jan. 17 Jan. 17 Cody Betzendorfer, comes before the state of Washington pursuant to a plea agreement to amend the charges of driving under the influence to first-degree negligent driving, operating a motor vehicle negligent and endangering or likely to endanger person or property while exhibiting effects of consuming alcohol. Pursuant to a plea agreement the state dismissed the changes of failure to renew tabs in two months and defective tail light. Th...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17 Jan. 13 Shawn Ralph Orton, 24, of Pullman; Alexander Quinn Torrence, 28, of Pullman. Jan. 14 Cesar Jovany Miranda Gonzalez, 24, of Pullman; Alondra Arroyo Cruz, 25, of Pullman. Jan. 16 Logan Duane Driggers, 19, of Pullman; Graciela Ajarin Moreno, 19, of Pullman. Jan. 17 Md Wahad uz Zaman, 29, of Pullman; Nasrin Jabin, 28, of Pullman....
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20 Jan. 14 12:02 a.m.- East James Street and Mill Street, Colfax. Jacob Cole Bremer, arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of theft tools and possessing danger weapons. Desmond Ernest Beck, 31, arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of theft tools. 1:48 a.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Welfare check. 1:22 p.m.- Heglar Drive, Colfax. Truck inspection. 9:43 p.m.- East Canyon Street and East Della Street, Col...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police reported the following incidents from Jan. 9 to Jan. 14 Jan. 9 11:04 a.m.- South Main Street and East Wawawai Street, Colfax. Abandoned vehicle. 4:37 p.m.- North Morton Street, Colfax. APS referral. Jan. 13 10:05 a.m.- South Mill Street, Colfax. Harassment. 4:14 p.m.- South Mill Street, Colfax. Overdose. 5:09 p.m.- South Lake Street, Colfax. Agency assistance. Jan. 14 6:05 a.m.- West Fairview Street, Colfax. Extra patrol. 10:08 a.m.- South Lake Street, Colfax. Welfare check. 1:27 p.m.- South Main Street and East F...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Jan. 14 to Jan. 20 Jan. 14 Fawnda Marie Kay, 43, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (meth), false statement to a public servant, second-degree identity theft. Jan. 15 Ricardo Castro-Vazquez, 41, federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. Christopher James Dalrymple, 28, forgery, third-degree assault. Held without bail through Superior Court. Paige Kaitlyn Dominy, 21, driving under the influence. Good time release 7:45 a.m., Jan. 16. Wyatt G...
WHITMAN COUNTY — Ten Whitman County residents made their University’s Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists. Christa Diets, of Palouse has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List. Diets earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.7 and above for Fall term September through December. Students can earn full-time status by earning 12 credits over each 16 week term or paired 8 week terms grouped in fall, winter, spring and summer. Parker Hipp, of Pullman, was named to the Hofstra University Fall 2024 D...
COLFAX — Three students participating in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) events are moving onto state competition March 4-7 in Spokane. Region 9 FCCLA STAR Events competitors who are recognized are Dory Doty receiving a silver medal in job interview; Queenie Mayer was awarded the gold meal for Repurpose and Redesign; and Lillian Weatherspoon won the gold medal for Repurpose and Redesign STAR Events are competitive events which members compete at the regional, district, s...
ST. JOHN - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) boys and girls basketball teams played a pair of Southeast 1B League games against the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings and Colton Wildcats over the weekend. The SJEL boys fell to Gar-Pal, 80-36, on Friday, Jan. 17, before defeating the Colton Wildcats, 46-34, Saturday, Jan. 18. The Eagles girls lost to the No. 1-ranked team in the Southeast 1B Gar-Pal Vikings, 98-17, on Friday and fell to the Wildcats, 58-17, on Saturday. Boys games On Friday,...
COLTON - The Colton Wildcats girls basketball team is officially on a winning streak, having won their last five matchups, including wins against the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles and 2B opponent Asotin Panthers JV squad. The boys dropped two of their last three games, defeating the Timberwolves and falling to the Eagles and Panthers. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Colton girls defeated the Timberwolves, 60-38. On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Wildcat girls defeated the...
COLFAX — As the season progresses, the Colfax Bulldogs boys and girls basketball teams continued Northeast 2B League play last week. The Bulldogs boys defeated the Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) Lions and the Liberty (Spangle) Lancers while the girls beat the Lions and fell to the Lancers. Boys games In a Northeast 2B league victory, the Colfax Bulldogs defeated the Lions, 70-27, on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Bulldogs held the Lions to single digits in each quarter while scoring double digits in three of the four. Colfax gained a 22-7 lead to end t...
PALOUSE - Continuing League play, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings boys and girls remain unbeaten in the conference with wins against the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles and Pomeroy Pirates last weekend. On Friday, Jan. 17, the Gar-Pal girls defeated the Eagles with a staggering 98-17 victory before beating the Pirages, 75-52, Saturday, Jan. 18. The Viking boys beat the Eagles, 80-36, before defeating the Pirates, 47-42. Viking girls pillage opponents The Garfield-Palouse girls...
OAKESDALE - The Oakesdale Nighthawks boys and girls basketball teams left last weekend undefeated in Southeast 1B League play as they beat the Waitsburg Cardinals on Friday, Jan. 17, and the Dayton Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Nighthawk girls defeated the Cardinals, 81-14, and the Bulldogs, 60-9, while the boys beat the Cardinals, 80-29, and the Bulldogs, 54-26. Oakesdale girls control the court The Nighthawks dominated the Waitsburg Cardinals, taking a 26-4 lead at the end of the first...
TEKOA - Over the weekend, the Tekoa-Rosalia (T-R) Timberwolves faced off against the Colton Wildcats and Waitsburg Cardinals for Southeast 1B League matchups. On Friday, Jan. 17, the T-R girls fell to the Wildcats, 60-43, before defeating the Cardinals, 63-28, on Saturday, Jan. 18. The Timberwolves boys dropped a pair of League games to the Wildcats, 60-38, on Friday and just fell short of the Cardinals, 52-50, on Saturday. Girls games Against the Wildcats, the Timberwolves kept pace with...
TEKOA - Six teams, 11 matches. That was the scene for Tekoa-Rosalia's first-ever girls wrestling meet at Tekoa-High School. The inaugural "Dual in the Den" was also senior night; and the Timberwolves recognized two visiting seniors as well as two of their own. Participating teams in the historic local event included host Tekoa-Rosalia and visiting Colfax, Kettle Falls, Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Wilbur-Creston-Keller. Timberwolf victories bookended the evening, with Lulu...
