Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 26 - 47 of 47
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker belongs to an embattled minority that happens to be most of the population. The root of this paradox is that Walker is an outlier among the political class in not having graduated from college, at the same time that a solid two-thirds of the country lacks a four-year degree. Such is the domination of not just college grads, but specifically Ivy League grads, at the upper echelons of our government that the nation’s political competition can be seen as one big intramural battle at the Harvard or Yale Club. And here c...
There are a few reasons Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is flying high right now in the early Republican presidential sweepstakes, but none is mightier than his record of sticking it to organized labor. This is the man who, after all, staved off a recall election once he was successful in changing state law to severely restrict the negotiating power of public-employee unions even after thousands and thousands of protesters raised a ruckus at the Capitol in Madison. Nowadays, when he isn’t running for the White House prize, he’s back home again sup...
Every year since 2009, it’s been the Colton girls lifting the gold-ball trophy for the 1B state basketball championship. It’s a Washington record for all levels, both boys and girls. And like a great song that gets played over and over, it’s a testament to the song. Because the reasons for Colton’s constant presence at the top were particularly evident in their seventh consecutive title run. Even if 1B high school basketball games were seen only in black and white cardboard cutouts, the Colton girls would be identifiable. How they run to the... Full story
Mayor Todd Vanek joins Kim DeHart, center, owner of the new FedEx outlet in Colfax, for a ribbon cutting March 3. Standing with them are DeHart’s parents, Harold, far right, and Diane Rawlings, far left, who help work at the operation, along with Brooklyn Schmidt. These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. TRUCK, CAR COLLIDE ON MAIN D...
A free screening of “Dryland” which was filmed in Lind will be shown Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place in LaCrosse. The movie is about how a small town struggles for survival, “fueled by ingenuity, heart and axle grease.” The screening will be followed by a panel talk moderated by Randy Suess and will include Alex McGregor, Josh Knodel and Matt Miller....
The Colfax School District is seeking community input in a short survey regarding their search for a new high school principal. Posted on the main page of the district’s website (www.colfax.k12.wa.us) under “Site Links” at the right side, is what Jennings Elementary principal Tom Arlt described as a five to 10-minute survey. Arlt, who is aiding the school board in the search process, encouraged all community members to give their input. The next Colfax High School principal will succeed Buck Marsh, who submitted his resignation in Decem...
Due to staff shortages, the Department of Licensing at the county auditor’s office in the courthouse in Colfax is experiencing intermittent closures. Those needing help can call the auditor’s office to check for availability or visit DOL offices at the Bank of Fairfield in Rosalia or Pufferbelly Station in Pullman.... Full story
Locks in the navigation systems on the Snake River were originally scheduled to close to recreational and commercial river traffic for routine inspections by the Army Corps of Engineers at March 7 at 6 a.m. However, an upstream lock gate malfunction Thursday 5 at Little Goose Lock and Dam required operations officials to close the lock earlier than planned. Because of Little Goose’s early lock closure and commercial traffic having already cleared the Snake River, the corps coordinated with shippers to maximize the unexpected opportunity to star... Full story
An Oakesdale woman’s idea to put a one-day-per week barber shop in the town’s old gas station was deemed incompatible by the city council. Appearing at the council meeting Feb. 2, Nannette Bolyard asked representatives about the possibility of renting the old brick gas station space across from Crossett’s Market for Fridays. Because the town-owned building has no sewer and water service, which is required by law, the council told her it would not be possible. “It would’ve been a cute little on... Full story
State Department of Transportation crews began work Monday on the Highway 26 bridge at the north end of Colfax. The bridge will be blocked off during working hours and traffic detoured to the intersection of Highway 26 and 195 at the Corner Chevron. Traffic flaggers are stationed at the intersection to keep traffic flowing. Estimated cost of the project is expected to be $120,000. In the lower photo the first of eight support brackets is being attached to the main bridge structure under the...
Colton Wildcat fans whoop it up as the Wildcats stack up a big lead over Sunnyside Christian on the way to state B championship win number seven Saturday in the Spokane Arena. Above: Hugs and tears after the big win. At right: Colton books a trophy picture with their 89-70 record championship score on the Arena’s balcony electric banner board. From the left, Assistant Coach Ben Emerson, Rachel Meyer, Georgia Meyer, Emma Schultheis, Meghan Devorak, Winnie Schultheis, Savannah Chadwick, Haley M... Full story
Colton starters leap off the bench at the final buzzer of their seventh straight state championship. From the left are MaryAnn Jacobs, Savannah Chadwick, Meghan Devorak, Haley Meyer, Zoe Moser and Winnie Schultheis. A slow, plodding start led to a flourish by the Colton girls in an 89-70 win over Sunnyside Christian to take their seventh consecutive 1B state championship Saturday in Spokane. It played like a Nirvana song. After trailing 15-6 and 20-10, a Wildcat surge built and then blew open... Full story
Colfax Bulldogs wrap up the run a state with a team photo after wining the sixth-place trophy. In front are Coach Corey Baerlocher with team seniors Kori Goodwin, Andra Hamilton and Amara Huber. Team members in the back are Assistant Coach Joel Warwick, junior varsity managers Piper Cai, Greta Geier, Parker Warwick, Taylor Garcia, Ashtyn Aune, Carmen Gfeller, Olivia Mellor, Kylie Gronning, Sidney Sheer, Katelyn Scholz, Scout Cai and Faith Markley and Assistant Coach Emily Dawson. Colfax girls... Full story
David Benscoter shows a photo of Colfax orchardist George Ruedy during a presentation at the Colfax Library on Saturday afternoon. Although Ruedy didn’t own any land, he developed at least two varieties of apples, the Palouse and Whitman. He became one of the most important orchardists in Whitman County. David Benscoter told a small Colfax audience about finding some apples that were believed to be lost. Benscoter presented his apple information at the Colfax Library Saturday. So far in his W...
Oakesdale High School student Jacey Johnson took this photo near Rosalia last Thursday, March 5. The bird is believed to be a great horned owl. Port of Whitman County Chairman Tom Kammerzell and Executive Director Joe Poire Monday reported on topics of discussion during the Washington, D.C., trip. Port staffer Kara Riebold also attended and assisted with the report. The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association hosted several speakers during the annual session. “We had good meetings,” Kam...
Catalina Flores and Paul Slaughter from Whitman County Library and Dean Hall from Commodity Food Distribution & Senior Nutrition show some of the items donated in the library’s annual food for fines drive. Food and toiletry items valued at $700 were donated by 104 residents in the 15th annual drive. About one third of the donations were outright donations, and the rest were donated as a means of obtaining a waiver on library overdue fines....
“I realize it’s a lot of money and it may not happen. We have an asset that belongs to the citizens. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.” Dave Holtzheimer, Colfax Port of Whitman County commissioners heard comments from another supporter of the "Rails-to-Trails" proposal for the now idle Colfax to Pullman rail line. Dave Holtzheimer, who lives along Highway 26 west of Colfax, told commissioners Monday morning that he wanted to "hopefully influence you about the railroad right-of-way." "My wife and I have walked and ridden on trails all over the count...
Extradition of John Lee, 29, back to Latah County was again delayed Friday morning in superior court until his trial on the felony eluding charge in Whitman County is concluded. Lee’s trial date on the charge has now been scheduled for May 11 after he waived his speedy trial rights. Lee faces a governor’s warrant of extradition to Idaho where he faces three charges of first degree murder and one charge of attempted first degree murder. Lee had been scheduled for trial here March 16, and Prosecutor Denis Tracy Friday requested the court to con...
The Colfax Downtown Association is seeking farmers, artisans, food vendors and nursery growers to participate in the 2015 Colfax Farmers’ Market. The market will be every Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. starting May 29 and ending Sept. 4. Booths will be on the corner of Main and Spring streets next to the Colfax Library. Colfax City Admini-strator Mike Rizzitiello said this year’s farmers’ market is expected to be different from previous markets. The objective will be to give the Colfax community access to a wide variety of fresh, local, in-se...
The Colfax School District board has chosen three candidates to interview for its superintendent position. The board arrived at the decision at the conclusion of a three-and-a-half hour special meeting March 2. It was the first time the board had a look at the 17 applications received. The board’s consultant on the hiring search, Dr. Dennis Ray of Northwest Leadership Associates, was there to guide them in the process. He also recommended candidates, which lined up fairly closely with the b...
The new Whitman County Solid Waste Transfer Station is nearing completion, with a ribbon cutting ceremony tentatively set for March 25. “We’re pretty well on schedule,” said David Nails, the county’s Solid Waste and Recycling Director. “It’s been a decent winter to get it all done.” The last step will be to pave the approaches which Motley & Motley of Pullman is scheduled to do in the first week of April. As the project nears its finish, March 9 is what is termed the “substantial... Full story
Colton’s undefeated Wildcats give a hoist to the state 1B basketball trophy before taking it home again for the seventh straight year. The Wildcats won the title with a record setting 89-70 win over Sunnyside Christian in the championship game at Spokane. From the left are Meghan Devorak, Emma Schultheis, Winnie Schultheis, Savannah Chadwick, Haley Meyer, Courtney Kimberling, Zoe Moser and MaryAnn Jacobs....
