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Nina peacefully passed away January 26, 2024. She remained graceful, loving, and happy to the end. Near Steptoe Butte in Whitman County, Nina was born the second of seven siblings to Samuel E. Littleton and Beulah Hall Littleton on June 5, 1924. Shortly after, the Littleton family moved to Oakesdale to farm. Oakesdale remained Nina's home until 2016 when she and her husband, Delbert moved to assisted living in Spokane where they celebrated their 76th anniversary in 2021. As Nina grew up in... Full story
Stanley Roy Staves, Jr. "J.R." passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. He was born on August 28, 1970, in Spokane, Wash., to Stanley Roy Staves, Sr and Judy (Kellog) Staves. He grew up in Spokane and attended school there. That's where he met Rebecca Anderson. Together they were married in 1988 in Goldendale, Wash., before moving to the St. John/Endicott area. They welcomed three children, Brittany, Adam and Ian. JR worked for CoAg in Rosalia... Full story
Randall D. "Randy" Robins, 70, of Uniontown, Wash., passed away January 10, 2024, at his Uniontown home. Randy was born March 14, 1953, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, to Wayne & Deen Robins. He graduated from Coeur D'Alene high school in 1971. Randy married Elva Ray in Uniontown, Wash., on September 19, 1976. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for years with DeAtley and Atlas until he retired. Randy and Elva have made Uniontown their home since 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing... Full story
Patricia Ann (Reed) Pierce came into this world May 19, 1931, in Colfax, Wash., at the home of her great grandmother Rozella Conover. Her parents were Leslie L. Reed and Lucille Mulkey Reed. She was a granddaughter of Whitman County pioneers JR and Gracie White Mulkey and CF Reed and Ida Conover Reed. Mother learned a strong work ethic from both sets of grandparents. Her first seven years were spent on the Mulkey Ranch on Hwy 23. She attended elementary school at St. John and Ewan and St. John... Full story
Our beautiful, wonderful, fashionable Mom, Clara Mae was born October 6, 1929, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Andrew & Frances Verzani. She gained her heavenly wings and joined our Dad having lost her battle to heart failure on January 26, 2024, at her Colton, Wash., home. Mom survived breast cancer not only once in 1979, but again in 2007, when breast cancer returned in the exact same place. In her young life Clara was an avid runner and she loved tap dancing, saving her birthday money for lessons.... Full story
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 8: Meatloaf; baked potatoes with bacon bits, sour cream, chives; vegetables; green salad; carrot cake cupcake with cream cheese frosting Monday, Feb. 12: Cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red velvet cake Colton Wednesday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day, cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red velvet cake Endicott Tuesday, Feb. 13: Mexican day, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Feb. 14: Happy Valentine’s Day, cranberry meatballs, rice, cooked carrots, sliced pears, red...
Pullman Regional Hospital Brynlee Anne Mickelson, a girl, was born Jan. 30, 2024 to parents Leah and Jacob Mickelson, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Sherree Mickelson, of Selah, Wash. Maternal Grandparents are Amy and Dale Baker, of Selah, Wash. Vatalia Del-Rose Oatman, a girl, was born Feb. 1, 2024, to parents Anessia Scott and Vanace Oatman, Kamiah, Idaho. Paternal Grandparents are Judy and Carl Oatman Sr., of Kamiah, Idaho. Maternal Grandparents are Roy and Natalia Scott, of Moscow. Vatalia joins...
PALOUSE — Palouse is hosting its Palouse Cabin Fever Brew Fest next weekend, Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Palouse Community Center, 220 East Main Street. This year’s Brew Fest features nine brewing companies, including Riverport Brewing Company, Laht Neppur Brewing Co., Chief Spring’s Fire and Irons Brew Pub, Paradise Creek Brewery, Moscow Brewing Company, Mountain Lakes Brewing Company, Bellwether Brewing Co., Black Label Brewing Company, and Lumberbeard Brewing. There is a price for general admission tickets and an online purcha...
COLFAX — The Colfax Distinguished Young Woman Program is making a comeback in 2024, with seven girls participating for the title on Friday, Mar. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Jr/Sr High School Auditorium with a spy theme of Mission: Possible. Program Coordinator Joanne Eng said that last year was the first year they did not put the program on since Colfax started participating in 1959. “We’re very excited to pick it back up,” Eng said, noting that last year’s lack of program was due to not many girls wanting to participate. “We’re back with sev...
I drove truck for 47 years and when the roundabout on Freya Street, north of Frances St., was installed I was hauling food products to a URM warehouse. The roundabout humps in the middle and when the trailing trailer goes over this it is tipped about 30 degrees and all the palletized goods are dumped off the pallets and scattered over the floor of the trailer and must be restacked by hand to unload. Exit 276 on Interstate 90 has two or three roundabouts, all jammed together making for a confusing mess. That serves no purpose than having some...
If you have taken your kids to McDonalds (or indulged yourself) in the last 6 months, you will have noticed the prices have increased substantially. Washington is not the only state where prices are going up, and it’s partially because of increases to minimum wage. Zerohedge is reporting another price increase, driven primarily by increases to the minimum wage, that is going to hit California in April this year. California minimum wage is set to increase to $20 an hour for fast food workers, a...
As Washington stands at a pivotal moment in shaping its energy future, it becomes increasingly clear that adopting sensible, forward-thinking solutions is crucial for a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound power grid. It's time for our state to embrace energy policies that genuinely prioritize the well-being of its residents. The Power Washington plan, a comprehensive strategy I advocate for, is designed to confront and resolve critical issues within our energy landscape. The...
When Washington’s voters adopted the state’s Public Records Act under Initiative 276 in 1972, they wanted to make sure that state, county, and city governments operate openly and are transparent to the people. They recognized the best way to ensure transparency and accountability to the citizens of Washington is to require that most government records are made available to the public. The PRA, however, was never intended to help some make money at the expense of governments or other Was...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Jan. 30 –Feb. 5 Jan. 30 Ryan Lance Corgard, 29, DUI. Goodtime release date Feb. 1, 2024, 8 a.m. Feb. 1 Brian Martin Vivar, 38, DUI. Goodtime release date Feb. 3, 2024, 7 p.m. Feb. 2 Chris Eric Steiner, 52, driving intoxicated under the influence of liquor and drugs. $500 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Feb. 3 Jackson Jesse Ashdown, 44, controlled substance knowingly possessing methamphetamine. $500 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Pat...
COLFAX—The Colfax Police reported the following calls from Jan. 11 – Jan. 22 Jan. 11 7:31 p.m.- James C. Johnson arrested Mill Street. Jan. 12 1:42 p.m.- Hit and run accident East Island Street and North Mill Street. 11:54 p.m.- Suspicious person/circumstance Riverside Lane. Jan. 13 9:09 a.m.- Disabled vehicle East Canyon Street and South Mill Street. 3:04 p.m.- Hit and run accident Main Street. 8:10 p.m.- Animal problem Meadow Street. Jan. 14 12:48 p.m.- Civil call Mill Street. Jan. 15 12:49 p.m.- Transportation detail Main Street. 3:12 p.m.-...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 24 – Feb. 5 Jan. 24 8:29 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 12:29 p.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Fingerprints. 1:59 p.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 2:01 p.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:04 p.m.- Fulfs Road, Pullman. Communication problem. 2:38 p.m.- SR 26, Colfax. Communications problem. 2:50 p.m.- SR 27 milepost 4, Pullman. Two-vehicle accident injury accident, call handle...
As budget negotiations begin in the state Legislature, calls for action on affordable housing and rent caps from the annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day are expected to ring in the ears of lawmakers. Hundreds of unhoused individuals, members of non-profit organizations and advocacy groups gathered late last month to urge lawmakers to do something about the high cost of housing. Cheyonna Lewis, a single mother of three, sat on the steps of the Capitol with her youngest son in late...
As budget negotiations begin in the state Legislature, calls for action on affordable housing and rent caps from the annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day are expected to ring in the ears of lawmakers. Hundreds of unhoused individuals, members of non-profit organizations and advocacy groups gathered late last month to urge lawmakers to do something about the high cost of housing. Cheyonna Lewis, a single mother of three, sat on the steps of the Capitol with her youngest son in late...
MALDEN — The Town of Malden is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the construction of its new municipal building housing the fire station, post office, town hall and clerk’s office on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at 14 West Moreland Avenue. According to past reports, the City of Malden received a grant of $930,000 from the Department of Commerce to build the new fire station, which replaces the original building that was destroyed in the Babb Road Fire on Sept. 7, 2020. Past reports state that the Federal Emergency Management Age...
OLYMPIA- According to a press release from Monday, Feb. 5, Representatives Joe Schmick and Mary Dye are hosting a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to provide an update on the 2024 legislative session. Citizens are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and may also submit written questions during the registration process. The town hall meeting will discuss issues, including six citizen initiatives before the legislature, including I-2117, to repeal the...
GARFIELD - The Town of Garfield City Council conducted an emergency meeting on Friday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. to discuss a frozen fire line at the Methodist Church at 201 West Union Street and bids to repair the damage, which came to $32,000. The City Council moved to award a bid to fix repairs to ServiceMaster of Lewiston to repair water damage in the building at a bid of $28,000, passing unanimously. Garfield Mayor Jarrod Pfaff opened discussion on the bid for electrical repairs required for the...
COLFAX — County Auditor Sandy Jamison confirmed that Whitman County Elections office used leftover return envelopes from last fall’s general election for the Feb. 13 Special Election to save approximately $6,000 in taxes on vote-by-mail ballots. According to Jamison using the old return envelopes with the expired date will not affect the current election. Jamison said all the old return envelopes will be used during the special election, and voters should not be alarmed by the expiration date on the return envelope. Jamison said the U.S. Pos...
COLFAX — Schools from the local area took part in the 1B-4A GSL WIAA district wrestling meet, which took place on Saturday, Feb. 3, in Spokane. 20 1B/2B teams took part, split into two groups, eight schools in the north league, and 12 in the south. The Colfax Bulldogs competed in the south group, finishing fourth overall, scoring 125 team points. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague would take first in the group with 202 team points. On the north side, Jenkins (Chewelah) took first with 193 team points. F...
