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COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17 Dec. 10 David Ray Crowe, 30, first-degree unlawful firearm possession. $50,000 bond or $5,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Dec. 12 James Edward Perkins, 45, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (meth). Held without bail through District Court. William Fidelis Burnside III, 33, driving under the influence. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Ryan Richard Cosgrove, 37, w...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police reported the following incidents from Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 Dec. 5 10:59 a.m.- Requested case South Main Street. 2:39 p.m.- Juvenile problem North Morton Street. Dec. 9 10:18 a.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance South Main Street and East Fairview Street. Dec. 10 9:12 a.m.- Fraud South Main Street. 12:28 p.m.- Disabled vehicle West Fairview Street and South Hillcrest Drive. 1:16 p.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance U.S. Highway 26, milepost 133, Colfax Trail. 1:23 p.m.- Communications problem South Main Street. Dec. 1...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Dec. 10 to Dec. 16: Dec. 10 3:02 a.m.- South Main Street, Colfax. Communications problem. 7:35 a.m.- Pullman Albion Road and Brayton Road, area, Pullman. Non-injury incident. 8:06 a.m.- South Crosby Street, Tekoa. Deputies arrested and booked wanted person David R. Crowe, 30, for unlawful possession of a firearm. 8:32 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Unregistered sex offender moving to Spokane County. 8:59 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Research reg...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Dec. 4 to Dec. 12: Dec. 4 Sundance South LLC, of Tacoma, 655 SW Cayuse Street, Pullman, to Jacob Davis, of Pullman, $98,980. Clarence Allen Hood, of Pullman, agriculture classified under current use chapter, Pullman, to Clarence Allen Hood, as Trustee of the Clarence Allen Hood Revocable Living Trust, of Pullman, parcel 2-0000-44-14-36-1600, $118,700. Joseph R. and Rebecca St. John, of Farmington, agriculture classified under current use chapter, Whi...
In the aftermath of the catastrophic fire which gutted Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame in 2019, President Emmanuel Macron announced it would be rebuilt within five years and promised it would be “more beautiful than before!” Macron, who remains head of a divided French government, saw restoration of the 13th Century church as a way to restore national pride and unite fellow French citizens. When interviewed just before Notre Dame’s massive doors re-opened on Dec. 7, Macron called the restoration a miracle—an accomplishment of the unthinkab...
As I sit down to write my final column for the Whitman County Gazette, my heart is filled with a bittersweet mixture of gratitude, love and anticipation. It’s not easy to say goodbye to a place that has left such an indelible mark on my life. The rolling wheat fields, the kind-hearted people and the stories we have shared together will remain with me long after I turn the page to this new chapter. I am humbled and honored to share that I will be stepping into the role of managing editor for the Lincoln County Record-Times. It’s an opp...
On Saturday, Dec. 7, I had the enjoyment of attending my daughter’s graduation from University of Idaho. As a father, I enjoyed kicking back in the stands and watching the next Harnack generation matriculate. And, as you would expect, I was as proud as any dad in the crowd. Aside from being Dad and enjoying the fanfare and Pomp and Circumstance, however, one part of the ceremony didn’t sit well with me — the push for so-called “DEI,” or diversity, equity and inclusion. As I crossed the campus headed to the ceremony, the push for DEI became ev...
Colfax Thursday, Dec. 19 Minestrone soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, salad bar, fruit, cream cheese banana puff Monday, Dec. 23 Tortellini soup, cheesy roll, beggies, baked apples Colton Wednesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day, closed Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day, closed Pullman Friday, Dec. 20 Minestrone soup, grilled ham and cheese, salad, fruit, sugar cookies Tuesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve, closed...
Pullman Regional Hospital Olivia Mai Phung, a girl, was born Dec. 7, 2024, to paretns Victoria Ann Huynh and Anh The Phung, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Victoria joins sister Aliza Huynh Phung, almost 3, at home. Mary Roth, a girl, was born Dec. 6, 2024, to parents Celia and Matthew Roth, of Troy. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are James and Cathy Roth, of Elba, Ala. Maternal Grandparents are Daniel and Ellen Oster, of Deary. Mary joins sisters Elyce, 7 and Anna, 1 and brothers Luke, 5 and Wesley, 3, at...
DUSTY -The cemetery held its third wreath-laying ceremony for the National Wreaths Across America Day, on Saturday, Dec. 14. The remembrance honored 23 veterans interred in the cemetery. "Thank you to those family members and Dusty community members for supporting this cause to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom," said local coordinator Kathryn Vogler....
COLFAX –– The deadline to join in on one of two mission trips to Puerto Penasco, Mexico, and Costa Rica has passed as of Dec. 15, however there may still be space available for those interested. Local Colfax pastor Michael Birnbaum is the director of Well Child International and founder of International Service Learning, who will be taking mission trip participants to assist in a variety of community projects, with a host of fun activities to experience. The organizations often seek health professionals to assist with neighborhood clinics, door...
After the the monthly Garfield Community Luncheon, last Thursday, Hollis Jamison (who, along with his lovely wife, Helen, is a local hero) and I were turning down the thermostat and locking the door of the former American Legion Hall, where lunch had been served. When we finished, we stopped at a display of various black and white photographs of Post 24’s history. One of them, “The Boys of Whitman County,” showed about two dozen military photographs and brief bios of men-boys, really-who’d served during World War One. Other photos appeared to b...
STEPTOE - Residents gathered at the Steptoe Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day to honor and remember those who have served Saturday, Dec. 14. Cherry Alice Van Tine opened the ceremony honoring those who are currently serving, followed by a prayer by Pastor Bob Ingalls for those who paid the ultimate price, families facing loss and those wounded in service. Cadet Kaitlyn MacDougall and Jeremiah Fassler presented the colors and the National Anthem was sang by David Buri. "Wreaths...
James Lee Storment passed away on November 21, 2024, at his home in Spokane. His passing was expected, but came sooner than anyone had predicted. For the past two years of his life he lived with his wife in an assisted living facility where they felt safe with his failing health and weakness. Jim was born on August 25, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, to Dale W. and Ella Philpott Storment and grew up on the family farm near Winona and Endicott. He graduated from Endicott High School in 1960 (the first class to graduate in the “new” gym). He att... Full story
Herbert passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2024. Born April 6, 1937, to J. John and Bertha (Kron) Haase in Ritzville, Wash. Herbert graduated from Washtucna High School in 1955 and went on to attend Wenatchee Valley College. He then transferred to Kinman Business University, during his second year he was drafted into the Army. Herbert graduated from Kinman Business University by correspondence courses in 1961 while in the service. He served 2 years active duty at Brooke Army Medical... Full story
Karen R. Kinzer, 76, longtime resident of Pullman, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Pullman. Rosary Vigil Service will be recited on January 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Uniontown. Funeral Mass will be on January 4, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pullman, with burial for family to follow at 2 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Uniontown. Karen was born on September 12, 1948, in Colfax to Martin and Irene (Wittman) Kinzer. The... Full story
TEKOA - The School District held its first band concert in years Wednesday, Dec. 11, with students utilizing the music program that started this year. Superintendent Mike Jones said it has been about five years since the school has been able to put on a concert. Principal Yolanda Bone said the middle school band performed two songs including 'A Christmas Chant,' and 'Holiday Sampler." Up next was the high school band performing 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' and 'Deck'n the Halls,' a jazz version... Full story
ENDICOTT –– A little light rain would not keep the festivities or Santa away on Saturday, Dec. 14, when the Endicott Gun Club held their annual celebrations. The club hosted another year of celebrations with over 30 decorated trees and an abundance of decorations inside of the clubhouse. After the annual fireworks show at 6 p.m., the several dozen children who came with their parents and family were treated when Santa pulled up to take photos with the youths and hear what they wanted for Chr...
PULLMAN — Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Whitman County is open for donations during the holiday season. The United Way of Whitman County (UWWC) is inviting the public to make contributions to early literacy by donating in honor of a friend or family member. To donate visit www.whitmanunited.org, call (509)-339-4962 or email [email protected]. The website provides the option to request a holiday card to honor a friend or loved one with the donation....
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs wrestling team hosted two meets last week with the boys competing on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and the girls grappling on Thursday, Dec. 12. Teams from Asotin, Colfax, Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal), St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL), Lind-Ritzville, Pomeroy, Potlatch and Waitsburg competed in the boys meet. The girls meet had several more teams wrestling, 30 in total. The following are the results for each meet. BOYS Colfax 132 pounds Round 1 - Cooper Phillips (Colfax) over...
ST. JOHN — The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles faced tough challengers throughout last week, falling to three teams in girls basketball action. The Eagles fell to 2B opponent Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) Lions, 64-25, on Wednesday, Dec. 11. SJEL then lost a league matchup to the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 77-4, on Friday, Dec. 13, before dropping another league game to the Oakesdale Nighthawks, 71-7, on Saturday, Dec. 13. Gar-Pal now sports a record of 4-1, with Oakesdale being 5-2 on the season. Against UCA, the Lions p...
ST. JOHN - The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings bested the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles, 62-37, on Friday, Dec. 13. The Vikings gained an early lead to go ahead 10-6 to end the first quarter. At halftime, the Vikings built a 24-12 advantage. The Eagles kept pace with the Vikings for the third quarter, scoring 17 points and Gar-Pal scoring 21. With the Vikings adding 17 points to their tally in the final quarter and the Eagles scoring seven, Gar-Pal came away with the win. Gar-Pal senior L...
ST. JOHN - On Friday, Dec. 13, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) girls basketball team defeated the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles, 77-4, in a Southeast 1B League matchup. The Vikings dominated on both sides of the ball, with the defense holding SJEL to two points in the first, none in the second, two in the third and shutting out the Eagles in the fourth. The Gar-Pal offense scored 33 points in the first, 15 in the second, 17 in the third and 12 in the fourth. Elena Flansburg led the...
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timerwolves boys basketball team split last weekend's games by defeating the Colton Wildcats on Friday, Dec. 13, and falling to the Pomeroy Pirates on Saturday, Dec.14. The Timberwolves beat the Wildcats, 39-38, and lost to Pomeroy, 61-18. A full box score was not available at press time for the game against Colton. Against Pomeroy, the Pirates led, 12-9, to end the first quarter and built a 28-14 lead at halftime. Tekoa-Rosalia couldn't muster a point in the third...
