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NOTICE OF ACCOUNT CLOSURE Former Whitman County Jail inmates who are in possession of Jail Inmate Trust Fund checks obtained upon release from the Whitman County Jail, please cash your checks prior to February 23rd, 2018. Whitman County will be closing the Jail Inmate Trust Fund account on February 23rd, 2018. 4/4 MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The March 27, 2018 regular meeting of the Whitman County LEOFF I Board has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Board will take place October 23, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the Whitman County...
Distant oncoming headlights are most certainly not those of a snowplow on the approach to Steptoe Butte this week. Unseasonably warm February temperatures have not generated many complaints from the locals.... Full story
Colton was named in December for a $75,000 grant from the state Transportation Improvement Board to seal-coat 2,400 feet of Summit Street, 500 feet of McKinley Street and 725 feet on Union Street. The work is expected to be done this summer....
The sold-out sixth annual Palouse Cabin Fever Brewfest will be Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Palouse Community Center. The 590 patrons at the indoor-outdoor event receive a commemorative glass and six four-ounce beer pours from area breweries. Money raised goes to the Community Center's maintenance and operations costs.... Full story
John Widman John Widman has joined the State Bank Northwest as senior vice president and director of agri lending. He has lived and worked in the heart of the Palouse for the last three decades and brings a wide experience in team management and relationship banking, according to State Bank Northwest President and CEO Greg Deckard. Widman graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Agricultural Mechanization and has 20 years of community banking experience. He will be based at...
TRIVIA TEST 1. MOVIES: What was the title of the first James Bond movie? 2. MUSIC: How old was Sid Vicious of the “Sex Pistols” when he died? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the birthstone for the month of February? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What were the names of President Barack Obama’s family dogs? 5. TELEVISION: Who played the lead in the TV series “The Rockford Files”? 6. TRANSPORTATION: What is the large airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic? 7. MEASUREMENTS: How many acres are in a hectare? 8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital o...
STRANGE BUT TRUE * It was 19th-century French novelist and poet Victor Hugo who made the following sage observation: “Men hate those to whom they have to lie.” * If you’re planning to visit the Hawaiian island of Kauai, you might want to trek up to Mount Waialeale. If you do, though, be sure to take an umbrella, as that mountain holds the distinction of receiving more rainfall than any other place on Earth, with an average of about 40 feet — yes, feet — of rain annually. * According to the National Chicken Council’s annual Chicken Wing Report...
Thursday, Feb. 8 Colfax - 6 to 7 p.m. - FREE Zumba - Looking for a fun way to burn calories? Bring a friend and try Zumba. St. John Rialto - 6:30 p.m. - Trivia Night - Bring your team, test your knowledge, and win fantastic prizes. Remember your library card for a bonus point. Special Valentine’s category. Friday, Feb. 9 Colfax and Palouse - Play and Learn - Caregivers, bring your little ones for free play and socialization. Endicott, Malden, St. John and Uniontown - Storytime - Kids will enjoy stories and imaginative activities. Saturday, F... Full story
Colfax cheerleader Casey Fulfs cranks out a flip and lands in the arms of Mackenzie Marker, left, and Miya Ensley during halftime of the boys LRS game Saturday in the last hoop show at Colfax....
Area students named to the fall semester dean's list at Eastern Washington University with grade averages of 3.5 or higher on 12 or more credit hours include Justin Berarducci, Kasey Cloaninger, Maia Gingerich, Megan Groom, Reginald Jones, Taylor Larsen, Andrew Scholz, Katelyn Scholz, Jordan Sharp and Nicole Wiley, Colfax; Dash Estes and Bree Pfaff, Palouse; Ronald Dinsmoor, Sara Druffel, Halley Ghigleri, Whitney Hodge, Charles Holapa, Jennifer Nakata, Valentino Olmstead, Katherine Travis and Nicole Welter, Pullman; Kaylee Aguilar, Logan... Full story
8 years ago The Commoner Feb. 3, 1893 The down grade from the vicinity of Colfax College to Railway Avenue on Wall Street is being extensively patronized every evening, and the cold weather does not prevent the sport. The young people have a long, carpeted sled with two sets of runners, and this is steered down the slide for nearly a quarter-of-a-mile. An occasional overturning only adds variety and zest to the coasting sport. Numerous small boys speed down the hill on their sleds, and it requires careful engineering to avoid collisions with...
This photo captures a stately Colfax High School fronted by a row of mature trees circa 1940. It is courtesy of Gazette reader Joann Hamlin of Federal Way, Wash.... Full story
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for seniors this year? I didn’t file a tax return the past two years because my income was below the filing requirements, but I got a part-time job late last year, so I’m wondering if I’m required to file this year. Part-time Retiree Dear Part-time, Whether or not you are required to file a federal income tax return this year will depend on how much you earned last year (in 2017), and the source of that income, as well as your age and filing status. Here’s a rundown of this ta...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Chicken nuggets and rice or Bulldog burger, veggies, fruit. Tuesday: Straw hat or chicken patty, cookie, refried beans, fruit. Wednesday: Mac and cheese with smokies or burger, peas, fruit, breadstick. Thursday: Deli sandwich or chicken patty, soup, fresh veggies, fruit. Friday: No School! AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: Chickenwich with lettuce and tomato, fries, pineapple, coffee bread. Tuesday: Tacos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, mixed fruit, maple bar. Wednesday: 2:15 dismissal-Pizza, salad, pink applesauce.... Full story
Stanley V. Neace of Asotin, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at Guardian Angel Homes in Lewiston. Stanley was born on Oct. 27, 1925, in Endicott to Stanley D. and Elsie (Evanson) Neace. He attended grade school in Benge, Wash., and high school in Winona, Wash. Stanley was raised and farmed on the family farm near Benge, Wash. He married Muriel K. Jordan on Oct. 11, 1943, in Winnemucca, Nev., and continued to farm the family plot until 1978 when he and his family moved to... Full story
At the Jan. 25 meeting of the Palouse School board, Superintendent Calvin Johnson presented trustee Brenda Brown with a certificate from Washington State School Directors Association recognizing her 10 years of service on the board and on the Garfield-Palouse joint board....
During February, Whitman County Library invites readers to take a Blind-Date with a Book and possibly win a free dinner for two from the Top Notch Café. Simply stop in the Colfax library, read the descriptive tags, select the book and take it home. The chance at the dinner prize comes by filling out the “Rate your Date” card and returning it to the library before March 1 when a winner will be drawn. Pete Koerner, owner and head chef at the Top Notch Café, sponsors Blind-Date with a Book grand...
Two classes set at Dahmen Two classes, one for adults and one for children, will be held Sunday, Feb. 11, at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown. A baklava making class will be from 1 until 3:30 p.m. Cost of the class is $35. Register by Feb. 8. Baklava is an elegant, rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. This class will be instructed by resident artist Tracy Randall. A ceramic abstract wall hanging class will be from 1 until 3 p.m. Cost of the class is $20....
Six students earned all-A grades to top the first semester honor roll at Oakesdale High School for the first semester. They included Taylor Baker, Tyler Bober, Bella Henley, Amber Jones, Logan Reed and LouEllen Reed. Nighthawk Honor Roll - 3.5-3.99 GPA: Julie Jo Baljo, Meaghan Belland, Desiree Brown, Maxx Curtis, Madison Dingman, Jessa Headley, Evan Henning, Kit Hockett, Luke Jones, Brianna Larsen, Samantha Meserve, Emma Perry, Gavin Shrope, Madison Shrope. Blue & Silver Honor Roll - 3.0-3.49 GPA: Kuryn Beardsley, Taylor Camp, Kayla Elwess,... Full story
Road weight restrictions were lifted Monday on all county roads west of Highway 195 with two exceptions, Cache Creek Road and Ralph Henning Road. The Whitman County Public Works Department institutes weight restrictions on roads every year as roads thaw in the late winter. The limits are posted to contain damage to the roadways. This year, Public Works crews flipped the square, hinged-signs in early January on dozens of roads throughout the county. Once turned, the signs set a 19,500-pound load limit, lasting four to 10 weeks. The decision of...
Pullman Arts Commission invites regional artists, craft artisans, businesses, nonprofits and food vendors to register for ArtWalk festival May 17–19. In celebration of Pullman’s 130th birthday this year, ArtWalk will expand to include more visual and performing arts for all ages, a pedestrian friendly street fair with art, crafts, live stage performances, local food and activities for youth. The festival packet and registration forms are available at Neill Public Library or by email: pullmanartscommission@gmail.com. Registration and entry fee...
Residents are encouraged to attend the rollout of the Pullman 2040 Community Initiatives Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Encounter Ministries, 190 SE Crestview Street in Pullman. Attendees will learn more about the Pullman 2040 visioning process and how they can volunteer to help with the various projects identified. Areas of focus include Community & Identity, Education & Learning, Growth & Development, Health & Safety, and Recreation & Environment. The session will begin with check-in at 5 p.m. and the program will begin at 6 p.m. Following the...
The winding Snake River flows past different facets of Whitman County with the industry of Lower Granite Dam, recreation of Boyer Park and Marina and agriculture of cattle grazing on its breaks....
Rebecca and Kirk Ramsey, Pullman, with children Jane, 3, and Gideon, 3 months. Rolling wheat fields, family-owned farms, an abundance of small towns and two universities filled with students that are within just a few short miles of each other make the Palouse a unique region. Kirk and Rebecca Ramsey have called the Palouse home for the last seven years. The Ramseys offer a glimpse into those that call this area home, temporarily, as students. The couple currently resides in Pullman with their...
Dusty Dusty Gun Club, located in the east side of Dusty, is holding its annual sausage shoot this Sunday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. Sausage sandwiches are available for sale and packages are guaranteed with a script book. Follow your nose; the aroma of smoked sausage is wonderful. Come have a great afternoon watching the shooters and/or visiting with friends and neighbors. Dusty B.B. Club will meet at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in LaCrosse from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, to make baby blankets for Sacred Heart H... Full story
