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MARRIAGE LICENSES Vincent Spokane Jansen, 32, and Aline Ortega Pieck, 33, both Moscow, Jan. 27. Abdulaziz Saud M Alkhamri, 23, and Valentia Urueta, 22, both Pullman, Jan. 30. REAL ESTATE SALES E & L Stout Farms, Inc., to Greg Stout, house and buildings in Taufen Road short plat, $200,000, Dec. 23. Devin Peterson, Kellogg, Idaho, to Amanda Douglas, house on E. 8th Street, Rosalia, $41,000, Dec. 23. David and Heidi Jarvis to Justin and Allyson West, Pullman, four lots with house on SW Elm Street, Pullman, $207,000, Dec. 27. Peggy Bryan,...
Tekoa Trestle and Trail Association has launched a series of meetings to inform area residents and advocates of funding of trail improvements and maintenance in eastern Washington. The next session will be Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. in Colfax at The Center next to the library, according to Ted Blaszak, president of the TTTA. The meeting notice notes funding proposals have been recommended for the trail by the Washington State Parks Department and points out the proposal will go before the state legislature for approval. Among recommended... Full story
Congratulations on your first 100 years, Boeing. Cut the cake and get back to work! Last July, Boeing passed the century mark, growing to become the world’s largest and most successful aerospace manufacturer. Boeing’s website proudly proclaimed: “Since July 15, 1916, we’ve been making the impossible, possible. From producing a single canvas-and-wood airplane to transforming how we fly over oceans and into the stars, The Boeing Company has become the world's largest aerospace company. And we're just getting started.” Boeing’s success is well kno...
Ammo Regulation I am a conservationist. I am also a hunter. I’ve spent the last nine years in our great state of Washington supporting the pastime. When I spend money on hunting, which many of us do frequently, I’m proud to know that I’m supporting local jobs and conservation programs through my hunting dollars. Needless to say, I was deeply disturbed to learn that one of the final acts of the outgoing Obama Administration was to undercut public access to hunting opportunities by banning the use of traditional ammunition on federal lands...
The work of unraveling President Barack Obama's legacy is underway, but even if the Trump administration and a Republican Congress reverse every last law and regulation, they won't be able to touch the core of it. Obama's enduring legacy will be as a cultural symbol, the first African-American president who represented a current of social change in the country and reflected the values and attitudes of the progressive elite. He will be remembered -- and revered -- by his admirers as his generation's JFK. The standards here are largely stylistic,... Full story
His "America First, America First, America First" inaugural address is seen by many as divisive, particularly those who are miserable that Donald Trump is actually president of the United States. They continue to look for straws to grasp and might take solace in the Irish bookmaker who is setting the odds that Trump will be impeached within six months at 8-1; it's 4-1 that he'll be tossed before his term is done. Of course, the bookie took a bath predicting that Hillary Clinton would win the election. But also factor in polls that show... Full story
On Sunday, Jan 15, an old house converted to six rental units went up in flames. It was located on East Street in Colfax. Fire units from around the county responded. A ladder truck from Pullman was even brought in to direct water down on the building. The age of the structure and the changes made over the years made the emergency response dangerous. The firefighters reported some injuries as they made sure the building was evacuated. In the cold, water froze on the structure and iced up the surrounding area, even causing dangerous conditions...
Tekoa/Rosalia girls Tuesday tangled with Asotin on the Panthers court and sustained a 36-56 loss in a battle between two teams that were locked at 4-9 in the overall NE standings. The game was close after the first quarter, and TR had a 25-18 lead at the break, but Asotin dominated the second half. Hannah Beach again topped TR scorers with 13 at Asotin. Friday at Rosalia the Timberwolves downed Reardan 61-42 with Beach cranking out 28 points. Tekoa/Rosalia trailed by a point at the half, but they roared for 23 points in the last quarter...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. HITS DOT SIGN AT ROSALIA Christopher Rutz, Spokane, was unhurt early Tuesday morning when the car he was driving slid out of control on Highway 195, went into the ditch and hit a Department of Transportation sign along the Rosalia bypass. According to the Washington State Patrol report, Rutz was driving a 1998 Subaru Legacy station wagon...
The Northwest Collegiate Cycling Confererence will again conduct championship races in Palouse. Hosted by the WSU Cycling Club April 15, the event will mark its 14th year. Men's and women's teams from 16 universities will compete on two courses, 72 miles and 22 miles. Winners will advance to the national competition.... Full story
Colfax junior Chase Baerlocher pulls down a rebound against Lind/Ritzville/Sprague. Liberty Lancers, who were defeated at Colfax in overtime in the first NE league round, stacked up a resounding 62-37 win over Colfax Tuesday on the east Spangle court. The hosts carved a seven-point lead at the half and then poured on the coal in the last two quarters. Colfax, which shot under 30 percent from the floor during the game, hit just seven points in each of the last two quarters. In combo with the...
Chris Jones gets the win over a Central Valley wrestler in the 138-pound class at Davenport Jan. 24. Augie Allenbach of the Bulldogs gets the win over a Central Valley foe in the 220 class at meet at Davenport. Dane Hall of Colfax (152) on the way to a win at Davenport. Colfax and Garfield/Palouse wrestlers, who have marked a season of all road matches, will finally appear at Colfax Saturday when they host the south district tournament. The meet will include wrestlers from the SE 1B schools and...
Saturday night in Oakesdale is a Southeast 1B league girls showdown unseen in these parts for many years. Colton, the eight-time defending state 1B girls champions, lost at home for the first time since 2010 when Oakesdale beat them Jan. 13. This week, the Nighthawks beat Pomeroy to set up a rematch between Colton-Oakesdale to decide the league championship. Both teams are 11-1 in league, with Colton's one loss to the Nighthawks, and Oakesdale's one loss to Pomeroy. Before Saturday's showcase,...
Oakesdale senior guard Austin Rutledge drives the key against Pomeroy in a 68-54 loss. After a nervous weekend, Pomeroy remains unbeaten in the Southeast 1B league. Garfield/Palouse took them to overtime last Friday night, and Oakesdale pushed them into the fourth quarter Saturday before the Pirates got control. Now at 12-0, Pomeroy is followed by Waitsburg at 9-3 with a crowd vying for third; Garfield/Palouse, Prescott and Colton, all at 7-5. Key games this weekend to help decide district...
Carmen Gfeller puts up a shot for the Bullogs between Tessa Jantz and Lacey Miller of the Broncos. A steal and one foul shot by Piper Cai with four seconds left put a 53-52 win in the books for Colfax girls at Liberty Tuesday night. The zinger win at the end of the game ended a second-half duel which saw the lead flip back and forth down to those final seconds. Colfax took the one-point win after losing by three points to the Lancers on the Bulldogs' court Dec. 21. The two teams are now locked u...
Pullman Board of Adjustment will meet tonight in the Pullman City Council chambers at city hall in regard to the conditional use permit application from the Pullman School District for the construction of Kamiak Elementary School. The board tonight is expected to make a decision on the permit after not being able to come to a conclusion two weeks ago. The board was left with several questions after nearly two-and-a-half hours of testimony from Pullman residents and the Pullman School District in regard to concerns about the school...
Ten days after the annual meeting, lunch is served at Hill-Ray Plaza on Friday, Jan. 27, for Whitman Hospital's Employee Recognition Luncheon. The annual event honors hospital employees for years of service and is one of many events hosted at the Hill-Ray facility. On Jan. 17, Hill-Ray Plaza held its annual board meeting in the Fireside Room with approximately 50 in attendance. General Manager Gary L. Young opened the meeting by welcoming everyone. Following a prayer and flag salute, he... Full story
County building inspector Dan Gladwill presented 2016's fourth quarter building permit report to the county commissioners Monday and reported that building permit applications were down. “We issued 38 building permits, have six pending and completed 73 inspections; 2016 was not a stellar year for building in Whitman County,” he said. Gladwill cited a lack of large projects, such as the McGregor plant and Time Warner Cable building from previous years, as a contributing factor to the decline. “There was not anything big and fluffy,” he said. ... Full story
A sold-out crowd enjoyed the fourth Palouse Cabin Fever Brewfest in 2016. This year another 100 tickets were added for a new sellout of 590. Once again, sold out. The fifth anniversary of the Palouse Cabin Fever Brewfest is spoken for. Tickets for the event, set for Feb. 11, went on sale the day after Thanksgiving and were gone faster than any previous year. This year 100 more tickets were offered. For this year's 590 tickets, organizers have expanded the indoor/outdoor event to an adjacent...
LaCrosse schools last week hosted a planning for the future night, and several community members came out to discuss the school's vision going forward. “We had about 42 people from the community there, which is a pretty good turnout for us,” said Doug Curtis, LaCrosse superintendent. The planning for the future night was booked so the school district could develop a vision for the future of the K-12 school. The meeting was part of the school board's plan to gain feedback for a three-to-five year vision plan. “We talked about academics and c... Full story
A mumps outbreak in Spokane has put local health officials on alert, Public Health Director Troy Henderson reported to the Whitman County commissioners Monday. “Officially, Whitman County is at zero,” said Henderson. “There is a heightened sense of concern out there.” The state mumps outbreak started in western Washington late last year and moved its way into Spokane County by December. As of Jan. 26, the Washington State Department of Health reported 301 cases statewide, the majority of those centered in King County with 163 cases. The Spokane... Full story
Tekoa City Council Jan. 23 again discussed whether or not to place a street improvement before the voters for a third time after the two previous attempts failed. “It's gonna be an ongoing discussion,” said Mayor John Jaeger. “As far as I'm concerned, we're gonna run it in November. We have to. You can't keep taking money out of the general fund for streets.” The $50,000 streets levy proposal failed Nov. 8, for the second time, with just 59 percent of the vote. The money was set to pay for town road maintenance and streetlight operati... Full story
Mary and Kevin Davidson plan to open the doors to the Dusty Attic in Colfax. Mary and Kevin are shown here with an antique stove, dated 1910, that came from a carriage house in Butte, Mont. Colfax's newest business will open its doors for a soft opening Saturday. The Dusty Attic, an antique shop, will be operated at the former Sandbagger Tavern by Mary and Kevin Davidson, formerly of Buhl, Idaho. The couple in July purchased the building from Felipe and Luz Guitron of Colfax, and the couple,...
County commissioners and Port of Whitman commissioners have booked a joint meeting for next Monday, Feb. 6. The Port and county commissioners meet together from time-to-time to discuss matters of joint interest. Maribeth Becker, clerk of the county board, said one item on the agenda is discussing legislation related to fiber optics. “There’s some legislation that they want to talk to them about,” said Becker. “It’s legislation that’s in the works right now.” The Port reported last week that it and the Washington Public Ports Association i... Full story
Larry E. Fry III, 18, the Nespelem resident who was arrested after a foot chase at the Rosauers parking lot in Colfax Dec. 9 and later charged with illegal possession of an AK-47 pistol, was denied a request for a furlough at an appearance in court Jan. 20. Fry told the court he wanted the furlough to attend an aunt’s funeral in Nespelem. He has been held here on $5,000 bond and scheduled for a Jan. 23 trial date. Judge David Frazier noted even if he decided to allow Fry the furlough, Fry could not be released here because Okanogan County h... Full story
