Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 30
Didi Lee Filan, Whitman County native, passed away January 4, 2022 in Mesa, Ariz., where she had been living for several years. She was born October 22, 1956, in Colfax, Wash., to Hjalmer "Willie" and Sandra Cox Filan. She grew up in Hay, Wash., and graduated from LaCrosse High School. After attending Washington State University, Didi followed her passion and went on to teach in Portugal, Egypt and Spain through the International House of London. Later she met and married David Hill of Los... Full story
Virgil A. Hatley, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Feb. 18, 2022, at the Advanced Care Hospital of North Idaho in Post Falls. He was 91. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, Feb. 24th, at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Colfax. Virgil was born Sept. 28, 1930, in Colfax, Wash. He attended Concordia Academy in Portland, Ore., and following that he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1949 to 1953. He moved back to Colfax. Virgil married Donna Roberts on May 14, 1955. He always... Full story
John Hubert Meyer, 76, of Unointown, Wash., passed away February 20, 2022 at his Uniontown home. John was born May 6, 1945, in Colfax, Wash., to Hubert and Hilda (Guettinger) Meyer. He grew up on the family farm in Uniontown and attended St. Gall Catholic School and Colton High School. John attended Wenatchee Junior College for a time until entering the US Army. He served three years, two of those in Italy, and following his honorable discharge returned to Uniontown. John married Barbara... Full story
Sherrill Diane Kelly was born in Spokane, Wash., October 11, 1937, to parents Francis and Verda Kelly of Lamont, Wash. During her childhood years in Lamont, the family endured a fire and years later a flood causing them to move from each of those homes. She attended all 12 years of school in Lamont, graduating in 1955. After a year at EWSC (EWU) she married her high school sweetheart, Don Nelson, in 1956. Sherrill and Don lived in Ephrata, Rosalia, Othello, and Odessa where Don taught school... Full story
Evelyn June (Marple) Hyden, 88, from Oakesdale, Wash., passed away Feb. 4, 2022, in Sequim, Wash. She was born Nov. 11, 1933, in Oakesdale, to Cecil James Marple, and Julia Esther (Terrell) Marple. June was raised on her family farm and went to school in Oakesdale where she graduated high school as Valedictorian in 1951. She attended Washington State University, earning her Bachelor's degree in education and graduated with honors. June cherished her family and the wonderful friends that shared... Full story
Ben Finch died suddenly at his home in Palouse on Feb. 10, 2022, he was 84 years old. Benjamin Hal Finch was born on December 13, 1937, in Dalkena, Wash., to Howard and Teresa Finch. Ben attended Pullman schools and graduated from Pullman High School in 1957. He joined the United States Army and was stationed overseas in Germany. Upon his return to Pullman from the military Ben joined his father and brother, Jerry, in the family business, Finch's Grocery. Ben was well known to customers for... Full story
Harold (known by his family as Gene or Eugene) was born in Pomeroy, Wash., on October 21, 1936 to Harold and Florence Morgan. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2022, with his family by his side from complications of Covid. Harold graduated from Pomeroy High School and married Virginia Oldenburg. They were blessed with five children but lost one son shortly after his birth. Harold worked on several farms after graduation but had the opportunity to attend Spokane Community College in the mid '60s and... Full story
8 Years Ago The Colfax Gazette Friday, Feb. 26, 1897 THE RAILROAD BILL Discussion In the House Decidedly Acrimonious Hooper's Passenger Rate Bill Loaded Down With Amendments- Dispensary Law Olympia, Feb. 24.- The Canutt railroad bill or rather the substitute for the Canutt bill, which is practically the same, caused some heated debate in the house Saturday and came near being the means of bringing Geraghty of Spokane and Williams of King to blows. When the present legislature was elected it...
Denise Kendall, Tacoma, spent the weekend with Doreen and Tom Riedner. The two women usually try to spend time together in February each year to celebrate their shared birthday. Kendall also visited with her brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Angela Broeckel. — Members and friends of Country Bible Church met in the church basement for a service Sunday to assist with making 575 chili soup bags for Homestead Ministries. Lunch was also served to about 30 volunteers afterward with birthday cake to honor the seven people in attendance with F...
PULLMAN — Pullman Regional Hospital’s Center for Learning and Innovation is partnering with Neill Public Library to promote literacy. The new program is called Read into Wellness. Each month, a new health and wellness themed title, recommended by the Network of the National Library of Medicine is going to be available to check out at Neill Public Library. The hospital is purchasing four copies of each book selected every month....
PULLMAN – Neil Simon’s “Odd Couple” returns to the Pullman Civic Theatre on Feb. 24. The show is performed at the Nye Street Theater at 1220 NW Nye Street in Pullman, with performances on Feb. 24-26 and Mar. 4- 5 at 7:30 pm, as well as Feb. 27 and Mar. 6 at 2 p.m. “To keep the community safe and healthy, the entire cast and crew is vaccinated and all patrons will be asked for proof of vaccination as well,” a spokesman said....
MOSCOW, Idaho — University of Idaho presented the 2021 Fall Dean’s List with eight students from Whitman County. A total of 2,585 students qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. Students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester to qualify. The eight students from Whitman County are: Colfax — Derek D. Hall, Elizabeth G. Harwood, Jenna L. Harwood, and Sasha Rabaiotti Colton — Francis M. O’Toole Garfield — Lauren K. Welch Rosalia — Beau W. St John, Daphne L. Jacob...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Several Colfax students received awards for business competitions during the Future Business Leaders of America’s winter conference Feb. 3. Here are the winners: Dory Doty — 1st, Introduction to FBLA Principles and Procedures; 2nd, Introduction to Business Presentation; Sunni Ng, Chloe Hall and Dory Doty – 1st, International Business; Chloe Hall and Sunni Ng – 1st, Team Introduction to Event Planning; Ava Swan and Gabriella Rabaiotti – 3rd, Team Introduction to Social Media Strategies;...
COLFAX – A two-day summer festival is celebrating Colfax’s 150th anniversary July 23-24. The Colfax Chamber of Commerce seeks vendors, sponsors, and musicians for the Summer Festival. The city, Colfax Downtown Association and Chamber of Commerce are planning the festival. Other events planned are a children’s parade, a corn hole tournament, the Ells Fountain Re-dedication, kid zone and live music. On July 24, there is a Cycle Colfax Event and a historical walk starting at the Perkins House....
Killian S. Degler-Branch was born on Feb. 8, 2022, to Samantha Branch and Hunter Degler, of Pullman. Leighton James was born Feb, 11, 2022, to Jason and Brittany James, of Moscow, Idaho. Grandparents are Deanna and Cliff Campbell, of Lewiston, Idaho, and Michelle Flodin, of Genesee, Idaho. Cosette C. Nguyen was born on Feb. 11, 2022, to Shannon and Simon Nguyen, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Si and Lien Nguyen, of Vancouver, Wash., and Dave and Carla Jones, of Moscow, Idaho. She joins her brother Jacob (7) and...
Dorothy and Lenora Waelti, trustees of the Waelti living trust, of Pullman, transferred 730 SE Derby in Pullman to Lenora Waelti, of Pullman, parcels 1-1015-00-00-03-0000, 1-0875-00-70-15-0004, 1-0875-00-70-06-0002, no assessed value listed, quit claim deed, Feb. 14 Calvin Burlingame, representing the estate of Dean Burlingame, of Colfax, transferred 705 W Orchard in Colfax to Calvin Burlingame, of Colfax, parcel 8-0200-00-00-00-0196, assessed value $67,820, personnel representative deed, Feb. 14 Harris Place, LLC, of Pullman, transferred...
Monday, Feb. 14 3:04 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – There was a report of a disorderly subject and a deputy responded and contacted the subject. 8:32 a.m. – Ramsey Street, Tekoa – There was a report of a dispute between neighbors. 11:46 a.m. – Madison Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to an Adult Protective Services referral. 1:51 p.m. – Pullman Airport Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a burglar alarm. 2:39 p.m. – Pullman Airport Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a burglar alarm. 4:30 p.m. – Front Street, Albion – A deputy assisted a...
Monday, Feb. 14 3:07 p.m. – Main Street – An officer responded to a report of stolen property. Tuesday, Feb. 15 3:49 p.m. – Main Street – The chief responded to a report of a male wandering around and urinating in public. Wednesday, Feb. 16 12:19 p.m. – Third Street – Two dogs were running free in the street. 1:33 p.m. – Cooper Street – An officer responded to a report of a male swinging a shovel around like a weapon, possibly intoxicated. 5:45 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted an agency. 8:53 p.m. – Main Street – Jonathon Yel...
Benjamin M. Mack, 45, booked Feb. 14 for DUI and four counts of reckless endangerment. No bail. Nicholaus J. Everett, 32, booked Feb. 15 for DUI and driving while license suspended. No bail. William P. McBride, 58, booked Feb. 16 for driving while license suspended, possession of methamphetamine, and a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failure to appear regarding charges of burglary in the second degree. Bail $60,000. Joshua H. Jabeth, 33, booked Feb. 18 for driving while license suspended, ignition interlock violation, and possession...
A tow truck driver assists a motorist who slid off U.S. Highway 195 between Rosalia and Spangle on Monday morning. A winter storm brought snow, near-white out conditions and frigid temperatures to the area. Below, a box truck slid sideways off the highway in the same area....
Colfax boys, girls seeded No. 3 into regional games SPOKANE VALLEY - The Colfax boys and girls basketball teams split with Liberty (Spangle) for District 7 Class 2B titles Saturday at West Valley High School. The Bulldog girls (19-1) won the title, dunking the 18-3 Lancers, 76-39. The boys lost 66-57 to Liberty (19-2) to finish second in district. Both the Colfax boys and girls are seeded No. 3 entering the regional round of the playoffs. The boys (18-4) will play No. 6 Napavine at 6 p.m....
SPOKANE VALLEY -Several Colfax athletes were recognized as All-League competitors during the District 7 basketball tournament last week at West Valley High School. Senior John Lustig was named the NE2B boys Most Valuable Player. Teammate Damian Demler was selected to the All-League Second Team for boys basketball. The league's boys basketball coach of the year is Jared Hodl of Liberty (Spangle). Three Colfax girls also received All-League honors. Asher Cai was named the NE2B girls Most Valuable...
COLFAX – Gov. Jay Inslee said last week that he will end his statewide coronavirus-mask mandate March 21. His comments came during a Feb. 17 press conference; he was joined by state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. The press conference came two days after the Kettle Falls School Board led the charge by voting to end mask requirements on school campuses. It also came a day after 40 school district superintendents from across Northeast Washinton sent the governor a letter calling for an end to masks and contact tracing at schoo...
RITZVILLE – The trial of a man accused of attacked state Sen. Mark Schoesler has been moved to a different city and county following a change of venue hearing last week. Glenn R. Stockwell, 71, of Ritzville, allegedly assaulted on Schoesler, R-Ritzville, last October. His trial on related charges was moved last week from Adams County District Court in Ritzville to Lincoln County District Court in Davenport, where Judge Dan B. Johnson will preside. In her oral argument, Feb. 17, defense attorney...
PDF