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NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A ZONE CHANGE HEARING Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitgro, INC. proposes to change the zone of seven of its sites in Whitman County from the Agricultural District to a Limited Heavy Industrial District for current and future expansions of its seed plants. The properties are located as follows: 1) east of St. John, just outside city limits, in Section 6,...
TRIVIA TEST 1. SCIENCE: What is the threadlike conductor in an incandescent lightbulb called? 2. MOVIES: Who played the lead in the 1980s movie “Moscow on the Hudson”? 3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the official language of Mozambique? 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a female swan called? 5. TRANSPORTATION: What airport would you be traveling through if the three-letter designation is LGW? 6. TELEVISION: What is the subject matter of the drama called “Big Love”? 7. ANATOMY: A normal set of human teeth has how many incisors? 8. LITERATURE: To whom did Her...
STRANGE BUT TRUE * It was the multitalented Pierre Beaumarchais — born in the 18th century, he was a revolutionary in both France and America as well as a watchmaker, diplomat, musician, spy, inventor, publisher and arms dealer — who made the following sage observation: “It is not necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.” * Sharks burp. Yep, even underwater. Evidently, it’s how they regulate the depth at which they swim. * You’ve almost certainly heard people refer to the school they attended as their alma mater, but... Full story
Megan Beebe, Pullman, was unhurt Feb. 6 in a one-car accident on Highway 27 4.5 miles south of Palouse. According to the Washington State Patrol report, Beebe was driving a 2001 Subaru Legacy southbound at 6:44 p.m. and drifted onto the southbound shoulder of the highway. The Legacy continued into the ditch on the south side of the highway and rolled.... Full story
Hillary Hoffman has been named to the Colfax Park Board. She has served as a para educator in the Learning Assistance Program at Jennings Elementary for two years and also as a recess aide. The Hoffmans moved here from Millwood two years ago when her husband took a job with the City of Pullman. Their son, Abe, is a second grader at Jennings. Her appointment to the board was announced at the Feb. 5 city council session by Al Vorderbrueggen, park board chairman. Hoffman takes the park board seat vacated by Blaine Golden, who is now serving on...
Gail McNeilly sits with Eagle Scout prospect Connor Johnson, Colfax, who constructed and painted a bench and coat rack for his Eagle Scout project which he then donated to the Colfax Food Pantry.... Full story
The Colfax School board met Monday night, 24 hours before the result of much of their work over the past year would be known. Tuesday night would bring preliminary election results for the school district's $18.9 million bond measure. “Gotta hit that 40 percent of the previous election turnout, and we've done that,” Superintendent Jerry Pugh informed the board, reporting that ballots already received had reached the threshold by state law to be certified. Pugh then complimented the district sta...
Marcus Johnson was sworn into the Washington State Bar Friday by Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey. Johnson, who attended Colfax schools, Washington State University and University of Idaho law school, practices law in Boise. He is the son of the late Ed and Karyn Johnson of Colfax and the grandson of Mike and Karen Johnson of Colfax and Dick and Barbara Bruce, formerly of Colfax. Bottom photo shows Johnson, grandmother Karen Johnson, Judge Libey, grandfather Mike Johnson and... Full story
The town of Garfield is deemed to be on an upward path with its wastewater treatment plant by the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) after its latest inspection of the facility Jan. 23. Diana Washington, Senior Permit Manager for DOE, also met with Mayor Jarrod Pfaff, city council representatives Cande Hasenroel and David Ulrich, and Reuel Klempel, the town's Level II operator, hired by previous mayor Ray McCown. “All in all, Garfield is on a great path,” said Brook Beeler, spokesperson for...
Back Row (L to R): Lisa Baser, Lauren Stubbs, Jasmin Watson, Genevieve McGregor, Ty Harder, TJ Harder, Alynn Harder. Front Row: Mashayla Morris, Abigail McGregor, Nicole Harder, Britte Harder, Autumn Meyers, Jady Guske and Trey Fleming. Blue pennants line the wall of the ag science room at LaCrosse schools with a pile of more yet to be put up. The pennants signify wins and top placings for FFA contests, and LaCrosse has found the key to earning more and more. “Hard work and dedication,” sai...
8 years ago The Commoner February 10, 1893 The explosion of a kerosene lamp at the home of E. W. Duckett, seven miles southeast of Colfax, near the old poor-farm Friday night, came near causing serious results. As it was, considerable damage was done and one of Mr. Duckett's children was injured about the head and face. Through some cause or other, the bowl of the lamp fell off on the sitting room floor and in an instant the room was in a blaze. Bed clothes and water were thrown on the flames, which burned along the wall and up towards the... Full story
Gordon Dean Beyer, 52, a resident of Potlatch, Idaho, died Feb. 6, 2018, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Born June 19, 1965, at St. Maries, Idaho, to Gordon M. and Sherry L. Brown Beyer, he attended schools at St. Maries and Potlatch, Idaho. He also went on to earn welding certifications at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. He married Kristiana Jones May 2, 1986, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and the couple made t... Full story
Extension Agent Steve VanVleet shared his knowledge of insects with almost 50 students at the early release program at the St. John Library. Some enjoyed the giant cockroaches more than others. Pictured in the foreground are Carlson Massingale, Keira Maloney, Katie Trump and Alexa Brewer....
Syndey Bauer, who qualified for High Honor Roll with a 3.5 to 3.74 grade point average, was unintentionally left off last week's Colfax High School honor roll account....
Oakesdale Historical Society will host the Oakesdale Museum Soup Social Sunday, Feb. 18, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the museum. The menu will be soup, bread and dessert and admission to the meal will be by donation. For more information, call the Oakesdale Historical Society at 509-979-2769....
The Rosalia branch of Inland Northwest Bank is now located in the former US Bank on Whitman Street, across the street from where it was located previously. The new site provides more space. Before the move, INB shared a building with an insurance agency and department of licensing. “It just gives us a little more flexibility,” said Jason Miller, director of marketing and culture for INB. Some work was done to clean up and remodel the building prior to the move Feb. 5. A grand opening will be at a later date....
The kindergarten class at the Colton School created fun snowmen with Colton Librarian Holly Meyer recently. The students are (left to right, front row) Felicity Graham, Nikolette Graham, Zoey Craddock, Logan Raney, Michael Salazar-Mills, Paige Schlee and (left to right, back row) Holly Meyer, Lillie Leavitt, Dezlynn Biggins, Lainey Robinson, Logan Whitcomb and Joseph Schoenfelder.... Full story
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: President's Day - no school! Tuesday: Bulldog burger or chicken patty, fries, cheese, fruit. Wednesday: Teriyaki chicken, rice, burger, sunshine bar, green beans, fruit. Thursday: Corn dog or burger, nacho chips, green salad, fruit. Friday: Sloppy Joe or chicken patty, fruit, Caesar salad. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOL: Monday: President's Day - no school! Tuesday: Hamburger with lettuce and tomato, fries, apricots. Wednesday: 2:15 dismissal-Nachos with lettuce and tomato, refried beans, peaches, biscuit. Thursday: Pizza sticks,...
Thursday, Feb. 15 Colfax - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Cat Science - Kids and families are invited to meet Boomer, the African Serval. Colton and Farmington - 3:30 p.m. - Third Thursday Fun - Crafts, games, STEM activities and more after school. Colfax Hyde Out - 6:30 p.m. - Trivia Night - Compete with friends and WIN. Special Valentine's category. Endicott - 7 p.m. - Ladies Night: Book Club - Bring a friend and a snack to discuss “The Paris Wife.” Friday, Feb. 16 Colfax and Palouse - Play and Learn – Caregivers, bring your little ones for free play an... Full story
Fifteen Colfax High School choir students placed first at the Regional Solo & Ensemble Festival Feb. 3 in Pullman. The students were judged by members of the WSU music department faculty. The first place winners will now perform at the state solo-ensemble in April at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Winners are as follows: Solos: Alto -Jullene Sager, Soprano -Ashley Goebel. Ensemble-Treble Duet: Sara Whelchel and Ashely Goebel; Treble Large Group-Liz Harwood, Allison Pugh, Kari Largent, Jenna Harwood, Ashley Goebel, Madison Overby,...
Neill to host Spokane poet Spokane poet Stephen Pitters will read poetry from several of his published works for observance of Black History Month Saturday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m. in the Neill Public Library Hecht Room. Pitters will discuss his family genealogy and share personal experiences as the first black student to live on the all-white campus of Centenary College in Shreveport, La. The event is free to the public, but seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served. Pitters hosts the Spokane Open Poetry program on KYRS, Thin Air... Full story
Pullman Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 2018 Mayor’s Art Award to recognize an individual who has made a significant impact to the arts. Entries can be submitted online http://bit.ly/2DO3EKi or by hard copy form available at Neill Public Library or by request to pullmanartscommission@gmail.com. Nomination deadline is March 19. The winner will be announced during Pullman’s ArtWalk Festival, May 17 - 19. For more information about the ArtWalk Festival or the Mayor’s Art Award contact Joanna Bailey, 509-338-3252, or Lori Lewis...
Lauren Ashley Claassen, a member Colfax High School class of 2017, was among Baylor University students named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the fall semester with a grade-point average of 3.7 or higher while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. She is a student in the Baylor School of Education....
Endicott Endicott Community Club met Feb. 7. They are going to host Bingo nights at the Endicott Food Center Feb. 10 and Feb. 24. They will decide at their March meeting if they will have Bingo in March. They also went through their list of events for the rest of the year, events are: May Flea Market, July 4th Celebration, September Fall Clean-up, October Wine Tasting, November German Dinner and Silent Auction and December Christmas decorations and visit from Santa. Dates will be posted as the events approach. Community Club with the Cemetery...
Dusty Homestead Ministries went to Valley Christian School in Spokane Valley and made 3,000 bags of soup for the area’s underprivileged. Whitman County residents who participated in assembling the packets included Tom and Doreen Riedner, Greg Nolan, Jeanette Nolan, Bob and Norma Schultz and Brian and Debbie Largent. Joining them from the Spokane area were Grant and Angie Collins, Patty Broeckel Wieber and her daughter, Jamie Halbig. Emelie Jones spent a few days at the home of her father, Bryan Jones. Though she was unable to stay to c...
