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MARIAN BALDY KENEDY, 90, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, after a long illness. She left behind her husband Lowell W. Kenedy; daughters Diane Kenedy (Pat Taylor) and Rosanne (Kenedy) Hatley; granddaughter Meghan L. (Chandler) Keeney; cousins Judy L. (Stein) Falk, Roger C. Stein, and Jean W. Cozier; step-grandchildren Chrystal L. Tjarnberg and Sean P. Taylor; and step-great-grandchildren Camaren Lumos and Spencer S. Tjarnberg. She was predeceased by her... Full story
Thomas Edward Schlueter, age 79, passed away February 13, 2023, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, Wash. Tom was born in Camden, New Jersey on September 21, 1943, to Clintford and Roseanna Schlueter. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Camden in 1961. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force. He received training in computer technology and began a lifelong career as a computer programmer. At first, he worked on computers large enough to fill a room and... Full story
William C. Swannack Jr. passed away on February 25th, 2023. He was born on July 12th, 1935, in the same house he lived in for 86 years before he moved to an assisted living home in 2022. He always told his kids, Tom and Janet, that he was born in the house he grew up in. Though in later years his brother Ben had said that “he didn’t think Willy had that story quite right”. Just recently Janet was able to confirm with Bill’s birth certificate that Bill was, in fact, correct. Bill graduated from Lamont High School in June of 1953. From there he j... Full story
COLFAX — The Whitman County Library, Colfax and Rosalia branches will be hosting representatives from the Washington Department of Revenue to help provide assistance to individuals signing up for the new Working Family Tax Credit, Friday, March 10, in Colfax, and Saturday, March 4, in Rosalia from 12 to 2 p.m. Those who have children and filed a 2022 Federal Tax Return may be eligible for the next tax credit, and can learn more about it from the Department of Revenue. Attendants are required to bring a copy of their 2022 Federal Income Tax R...
Colfax Thursday, March 2 Fish filet, baked potato, cooked vegetables, rolls, oreo cheescake cups Colton Wednesday, March 8 Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatos, roasted carrots, fruit, pie LaCrosse Tuesday, March 7 Homemade mac and chees with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, dessert Palouse Wednesday, March 8 Homemade mac and chees with ham, broccoli, apple slices, dessert Pullman Friday, March 3 Homemade mac and chees with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, brownies Monday, March 6 Tater tot casserole with veggies, green salad, fresh...
Pullman Regional Hospital Jailani Jacinta Kutsuru, a girl, was born Feb. 21, 2023 to parents Jairus Kutsuru Ondiege, and Cythia Kavulani Onzere, of Spokane. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Haggai A. Ondiege (deceased,) and Askah B. Ondiege, of Kenya. Maternal Grandparents are George A. Onzere, and Jacinta A. Onzere, of Kenya. Jailani joins brothers Cyril, 11, Jabari, 4, and sister Askah, 8, at home. Izabella Milan Marie Peelor, a girl, was born to parents Shawn Peelor and Taeler Krous, of Pullman. She weighed 5...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Library is giving away a laptop through their digital navigation services. Applicant must be 18 or older, and live within Whitman County excluding Pullman. Recipients are determined based on need and income level. Those who wish to apply can submit a physical application to their library branch. Only one laptop per household....
LACROSSE – Local veteran Allen Cochrane joined the Marines in March of 1966, and was active until 1969 leaving with the title of Sergeant. "I went to boot camp in the middle of July 1966," Cochrane said, noting that boot camp was only 8 weeks long when it's normally 18 to 32 weeks. "We were losing Marines in Vietnam so fast," he said, "So the drill instructor said listen closely you might be able to stay alive, because you're all going to go to Vietnam." Cochrane explained that his younger b...
For Dwight Fowler & Hetty Fowler There will be a memorial service for Dwight and Hetty Fowler on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the St. John Community Building, 304 Front St, St. John, Washington....
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, March 4, 1898 Balance of Trade Our Way The agricultural exports for 1897 amounted to nearly seventy per cent of the total exports, being in amount $689, 755,193, and showing a gain over those of 1896 of $115,356,929, or about twenty per cent. The agricultural imports for 1897 were also large, due to a considerable extent to the excessive importation of foreign wools and sugars just prior to the enactment of the Dingley law, the importation of these...
There is no substitute for person-to-person connections—people talking with, listening to, and understanding one another. It is called “customer service” and it is the best way to resolve problems and retain customers. Those employed and embedded in business are more likely to be located on-site, frequently see fellow workers and suppliers, better understand the products and services, and are part of local communities. So, whatever happened to people answering phones and directing callers to fe...
Nursing is one of the most noble and trusted professions in our society. Just ask any patient who has made a trip to a hospital or had a doctor’s appointment. Nurses perform many tasks – from menial to absolutely crucial – and all are key to a patient’s well-being. Unfortunately, as is the case in many other states, there is a serious nursing shortage in Washington. A report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing warns the U.S. will need 200,000 more registered nurses in 10 years a...
Megan Melinda Antoni, of Lewiston, Idaho., sold land in Pullman, Wash., to Whitman County, of Colfax Wash., parcel 200004611069102, selling price $2,500, Quit Claim Deed, Jan. 12, 2023. Gayla and Forrest Purdy of Boise, Idaho., transferred property in Pullman, Wash., to Timothy Barbier and Michelle Wiltse of Pullman, Wash., parcel 3-5238-00-04-61-0051, selling price $98,100, property deed, Jan. 13, 2023. Eric T. Moen, of Seattle, Wash., sold E. Washington Street, Lot 1, Farmington, Wash., to Marquerite and Douglas Hart of Benton City, Wash.,...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals being booked from Feb. 21 to Feb. 27: Feb. 21 Edwina Evelynn Grote, 35, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail for Burglary and criminal trespass. Grote is being held on a $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash bail through Whitman County Superior Court. Feb. 22 Dawn Marie Dagget, 51, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail on a warrant arrest for Narcotics. Daggett is being held on a $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Whitman County Superior Court. Feb. 2...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22: Feb. 16 10:39 a.m.- S. East. Parking problem. 2:33 p.m.- N. Main. Hit and run. Feb. 17 12:38 p.m.- S. Mill. Trespassing complaint. 5:47 p.m.- N. 1st. Fall. Feb. 18 10:42 a.m.- W. Fairview. Law enforcement calls. 7:56 p.m.- N. Main. DUI. 9:22 p.m.- N. Clay. Warrant Arrest. 7:12 p.m.- N. Main. Traffic hazard. Feb. 20 8:05 a.m.- N. Lake. Stray animals. 9:27 a.m.- W. Cooper/S. Lake. Parking Problem. Feb. 21 2:31 p.m.- N. Main. Theft in-progress. 4:37 p...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 21 to February 27: Feb. 21 8:00 a.m.- N. Broadway St., Tekoa. Threatening. 10:17 a.m.- N. Mill St., Colfax. Office updated employment for registered sex offender. 10:24 a.m.- Main St., Lamont. Public program. 12:03 p.m.- W. Nob Hill St., St. John. Public program. 1:10 p.m.- N. Mill St., Colfax. Civil call. 2:31 p.m.- N. Main St., Colfax. Theft in progress. 3:47 p.m.- N. Mill St., Colfax. Level 1 sex offender registered. 4:54 p.m.- N. Main St., Colfax. Age...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Feb. 23: Feb. 23 • Paul Riley Hurt, was found guilty of DUI. Therefore the defendant is sentenced t o 364 days of jail, with 363 suspended, and a fine of $1,000. Defendant must serve 1 day in jail. Unsuspended jail of 1 day may be converted to 15 days of EHM. Defendant has a fines totaling $1,411.03 due by Jan. 31, 2025. Defendant may perform community service in lieu of $1,000 to be credited at the rate of $16 an hour approved by the probation dep...
OLYMPIA — Public school elementary school students would be guaranteed 30 minutes of recess daily under a bill moving through the Legislature. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5257, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles, D-Fircrest, requires 30 minutes of recess and prevents school employees from denying recess as a disciplinary measure. The bill passed the Senate, 28-21. “Play is critical to positive youth development,” Nobles said. “What we know about recess is it can lower cortisol levels. It can increase problem-solving, and it can help our...
OLYMPIA — Victims of domestic violence will get more protection under a package of bills now moving through the state Legislature. Rep. Lauren Davis, D-Shoreline, is sponsoring House Bill 1715. The law would require electronic monitoring of accused abusers with victim notification. It would also change the process for surrendering firearms and creates provisions under which a domestic violence victim can terminate a rental agreement. Among other provisions, H.B. 1715 would establish the Domestic Violence Lethality Hotline. Davis said her b...
COLFAX – On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Whitman County Commissioner Public Works Director Mark Storey shared with the board during their meeting that Public Works were able to get the crane rebuilt at the landfill on President's Day. "The whole base was wearing out, so we bought a new base so we had to hire a crane company, crew workers, mechanics, and our guys volunteered to come in on President's day," Storey said. Storey explained that the base the crane has to sit on needed to be replaced, because i...
COLFAX – The death of a 39-year-old man, Friday, Feb. 24, was determined to be due to medical conditions, states a press release by Whitman County Coroner, Annie Pillers. According to a release from WSU Chief of Police, Gary Jenkins, the WSU Police responded to a call of an unconscious person at the west doors of the Compton Union Building (CUB), Friday, Feb. 24, at 3:10 p.m. The unnamed 39-year-old male was found unconscious and unresponsive. The statement reports that officers performed CPR until the arrival of Pullman Fire Department p...
PULLMAN—The City of Pullman was recognized by the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) as a 2023 WellCity. Cities and government organizations that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent WellCity standards and demonstrate a commitment to employee health. Being recognized as a 2023 WellCity is the city’s 19th consecutive honor. WellCity recipients earn a 2 percent discount on their medical premiums, taxpayer savings of approximately $80,000. “This honor is a testament to how each City employee contributes to an amicable workpla...
