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Dorothy Lee Bothman, 94, passed to the arms of her Savior on January 19, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. On December 24, 1929, Dorothy was born on the family farm of her parents Wilbur and Florence Crockett near Rosalia, Wash. She attended Prairie View Elementary and graduated from Latah High School in 1948. She completed her academic endeavors after graduating from Kinman Business College. Dorothy's 40-year banking career started in... Full story
Gailen Lee Carothers was born in Pullman, Washington, on June 23, 1944, to Frank and Edna (Barr) Carothers. He passed away at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington on January 21, 2024, after a short battle with his illness. He grew up outside of Pullman on his family's homestead with his brother Roger and sister Kay. He attended Pullman High School and was active in FFA. He graduated Pullman High in 1962. He attended EWC in Cheney, Washington, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree... Full story
Tony Carter, more affectionately known throughout the world as TC, was born February 27, 1949, to James and Margaret Carter of Marysville, California. TC grew up around the Sacramento area the second oldest of four brothers, preceded by Mike and followed by Steve and Randy. He experienced a childhood full of adventures and shenanigans that included bringing home snakes, jumping ditches on bikes, and rebuilding cars with his dad. He graduated from Folsom High School in 1967, though he regularly r... Full story
Faye Lueck, 89, a resident of Emida, Idaho, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash. She was born on February 8, 1934, at Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, to Benjamin and Lola (McKinney) Wall. Her family moved to Palouse, Wash., when she was a young child and she attended the Palouse Schools graduating from the Palouse High School in 1952. She married Chuck Lueck on July 20, 1952, and the couple lived on the family farm before moving to Emida, Idaho, in... Full story
Gene Donald Ransier, born on August 7, 1930, in Tekoa, Wash., peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Gene was a devoted husband to Shirley Mae Ransier whom he married on August 29, 1958, in Salem, Ore. He was a loving father of two daughters, a cherished grandfather to three grandchildren, and a beloved great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren, and he also held the memory of a son who passed away. A man of profound faith, Gene's passion for bicycling mirrored his... Full story
Shirley Mae Ransier, born on March 16, 1931, departed this world on January 4, 2021. Shirley's life was a tapestry of love, service, and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. As a young girl, Shirley worked in her mother's restaurant after school. This is where she learned how to make a "mean" pie and developed her culinary prowess. She graduated from Kelso High School in Kelso, Wash., in 1949 and attended two years of community... Full story
COLFAX — Several Whitman County locals made President’s and Dean’s lists at various schools. Palouse local Derek Bowechop made the Gonzaga University President’s List for the fall 2023 semester, earning a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average. From Colton, Sidni Whitcomb, and Thornton local Ellie Tollett made the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester, earning a 3.5 to 3.84 GPA. Colfax local Kari Largent made the University of Alabama Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above. Also, at the University of Alabama, Pa...
COLFAX— Eastern Washington University (EWU) released the fall, winter and spring quarter Dean’s List listing several Whitman County students. The Dean’s list also includes students on the semester system who earn twelve quality hours and receive a GPA of 3.5 or better. Colfax locals, Hannah Baerlocher, Harper Booth, Justice Brown, Stephen Hibpshman, Hanna Monsen, and Makiah Zorb made the Dean’s List. LaCrosse local Zoe Bailey, Malden local Lillie Jones, and Oakesdale’s Kuryn Beardsley all received a 3.5 GPA or better. Three students from Pull...
COLFAX— The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) Auxiliary has donated or raised over $500,000 for the hospital since it was established in 1954. The current President of the WHMC Auxiliary, Robin Trampoch, said that the auxiliary is a volunteer organization. “We are a fund-raising group to provide funds for several things,” Trampoch said, noting that they hold fundraisers throughout the year, including a spring and a fall flower bulb sale, a winter quilt raffle, and a raffle of holiday baskets. “We also run the Blue Bird Boutiqu...
PULLMAN- With National Thank A Mail Carrier Day approaching Sunday, Feb. 4, The United Way of Whitman County UWWC said they are thankful to all the mail carriers that have delivered more than 12,000 books to 19 towns and cities to children enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. United Way of Whitman County Executive Director Deanna Bren said that volunteers on the board oversee the program, "They just do an amazing job and are very involved with local post offices," Bren said. Board...
Pullman Regional Hospital Charlotte Michele Smith, a girl, was born Jan. 23, 2024 to parents Nichole and Seth Smith, of Lewiston, Idaho. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Paul and Connie Smith, of Lewiston, Idaho. Charlotte joins sister Emma, 1, and brother Theodore, 5, at home. Malcolm Ryan Curry, a boy, was born Jan. 21, 2024 to parents Petrah Dugger and Geoffrey Curry, of Colfax, Wash. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Sherry and Maynard Cutler, of Colfax, Wash. Maternal Grandparents Rochelle...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 1 Beef pot roast, creamed peas with potatoes, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday cake with ice cream cups Monday, Feb. 5 Chicken parmesan, green bean casserole, green salad, fruit, cream cheese squares Colton Wednesday, Feb. 7 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday cake with cream cups LaCrosse Tuesday, Feb. 6 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 7 Pork roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, salad, apple sauce,...
In the recent mailing of the Colfax School District, “Focus on Schools”, we learned from the two Building principals about upcoming activities and current events Colfax students are participating in. In addition there was included information regarding the upcoming enrichment levy, to be voted on by Colfax School District residents, ballots being due to elections by February 13, 2024. I encourage you to read this mailing. Every two years we have the opportunity to vote for the passage of a replacement enrichment levy. Washington State does not...
As climate disruption becomes more evident, more people are empowered to advocate for climate mitigation. This advocacy is positive, but climate advocates must choose their words carefully for their message to be most effective. Advocates need humility because we don’t have all the answers. For instance, while the climate science fundamentals are well-established, it is a relatively new field and probably still holds plenty of surprises. Humility is necessary because renewable energy development will make mistakes, just like any other t...
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material. The situation is likely to get worse as the world shifts to lithium batteries to power a massive influx of electric vehicles (EV). It needs immediate attention. Everyday-green.com reported more than 86,000 tons of single-use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C and D) are thrown away yearly. They power electronic toys and games, portable audio equipment and flashlights and make up 20 perce...
Two years ago, Washington State Parks bureaucrats in Tumwater hatched a plan to address so-called “overcrowding” at Palouse Falls. The plan was to close and relocate the campground to Lyons Ferry, require permits to visit Upper Palouse Falls and to end hiking and exploring in and around the main Palouse Falls basin. The effort also eliminated kayaking access on the upper Palouse River. And to make the effort sound legitimate, those city-dwelling bureaucrats called Palouse Falls a “he...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Jan. 23 – Jan. 29: Jan. 23 Robert Allen Anderson, 28, Department of correction hold. Held without bail through another court. Jan. 25 Nathaniel Jefferson Hale Cook, 52, principal to burglary, principal to grand theft warrant, $25,000 through Latah County Idaho District Court. Jose Roy Jr Vasquez, 42, Protection order violation. Held without bail through District Court. James Allen Zillmer, 46, Substance possession, drug paraphernalia use or possession, warrant, $10...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 18 – Jan. 23 Jan. 18 4:10 a.m.- Johnson Road, milepost 10, Colton. Non-injury accident. 4:58 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Agency assist. 4:05 p.m.- Bennett Road, Colfax. Fraud. 6:01 p.m.- North Morton Street, Jennings Elementary School, Colfax. DARE. Jan. 19 9:13 a.m.- SR 27, Pullman. Property damage, non vandalism. 9:19 a.m.- SR 195 milepost 31, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 10:48 p.m.- Maple Street, Medical Lake. Transportation detail. 11:04 a.m.-...
Jan. 18 Campus Pullman Property Owner, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Chicago, Il., sold 455 East Main Street, Pullman, Wash., to CINV Pullman, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, Denver, Co., parcels 108150013010000, 108150013020000, 108150013030001, 108150013040003, 108150013050000, 108150013060000, 108150013070000, selling price $15,900,000, Bargain and Sale Deed. InlandCrop Care, LLC, Pullman, Wash., sold 505 Flightline Drive, Colfax, Wash., to Brian Windsor, Colfax, Wash., parcel 2-0000-43-16-21-3906, selling price...
COLTON — Colton School District #306 Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2311-51 on this year’s special election ballot for a proposition to finance educational programs and operation expenses. The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by replacing an expiring two-year levy to collect excess taxes at an estimated levy amount of $389,947, resulting from a tax on property at a rate of $2.22/$1,000 assessed value for the 2025 year. Colton Superintendent Kevin Graffis said the current yearly lev...
PULLMAN — On this year’s special election ballot, the Pullman School District No. 267 Board of Directors proposed two levies: a Replacement Educational Enrichments Programs and Operation Levy and a Replacement Technology Capital Levy. The Pullman School District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 23-24:03 concerning a Replacement Educational Enrichments Programs and Operation Levy. Pullman School District Finance Director Diane Hodge said the Educational Enrichments Programs and Operation levy is the school’s bridge between what the s...
GARFIELD — The Town of Garfield passed its 2024 Budget totals, seeing a drop in funds for fire control from $21,290 in the 2023 budget to a total of $19,290 for the 2024 budget. Garfield Fire District Secretary Beth Anderson said there is a District side to the budget, “then there is the town budget,” she said. Town of Garfield City Clerk and Treasurer Cody Lord said that the district handles their numbers in the budget, and then the city has an agreement to pay 40% of the fire department bills for the fire station in Garfield. “It depends...
ROSALIA— On this year’s special election ballot, the Rosalia School District No. 320 Board of Directors proposed two levies: a Replacement Educational Programs and Operation (EP&O) levy and a Replacement Capital levy for technology, safety and security improvements. The Rosalia School District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 2023-17 concerning an EP&O levy to finance educational programs and operation expenses not fully funded by the state. The proposition authorizes the school district to meet the educational needs of students by...
COLFAX — In the regular Whitman County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Jan. 29, Public Works Director Mark Storey and Operations Manager Brian Wilson updated the commissioners on the ongoing issues concerning road restrictions, technical personnel struggles, taking on building inspecting responsibilities for Colton and improving Solid Waste facilities. Storey said that the county has been facing many road issues, the biggest being mud on the road and bad gravel. “We can’t really put our equipment on the road until everything settles down...
