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Russ Gay, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2024, surrounded by family at home. He was born on June 10, 1939, to Elliott and Edna Gay. He was the second of four children. He lived for several years at Almota and then moved to the family farm near Onecho where his love of farming began. He showed Angus and Hereford steers in the late 1950’s. He received Reserve Champion Angus and Prime Steer awards at the Spokane Livestock Show. At the 39th annual Golden Spike Livestock S...
Gary Lee Hatley lost his battle with cancer on February 22, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with his family by his side. He had just turned 69 a few days earlier. Gary was born in Colfax, Washington, on February 17, 1955, to Sherry Roberts Hatley and Clyde Lee Hatley. He attended all years of school in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1974. Gary was married to Sheri Shaffer Hatley for ten years where they had four children in which he loved very much, Joshua Kent, Charles Mabry,...
Myrna Louise McDonough, age 82, passed away March 7, 2024, after a long illness. She was born to Joe and Lena McDonough November 23, 1941, in Colfax, Washington. She was preceded in death also by a younger brother, Michael. She is survived by a brother: Patrick McDonough and his wife Lynne (Lothspeich) McDonough who live in Woodinville, Washington, a sister: Betty Marti who lives in Westlake, Loui, two nieces, two grand nieces, two nephews and two grand nephews. Myrna grew up on the family farm...
Anna Lee Morris, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away in Kennewick, Wash., March 6, 2024, with her family at her side. Although we will miss her greatly, it is a blessing knowing that she is now reunited with her husband, Charlie, and son, Joe. The Rosary Service will be Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., both taking place at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Colfax Cemetery. Anna Lee was born Sept. 3, 1929, to Claude and Rosella Silvey....
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from March 5 – 12: March 5 Cody Dean Bridge, 46, 2 counts warrant no-contact protection. $20,000 bond or $2,000 cash bail through District Court. March 6 Jason Andrew Williams, 38, controlled substance amphetamine and meth, possession of stolen property 2nd degree. Held without bail through Superior Court. Christian Sebastion Cartagena, 18, harassment. Held without bail through District Court. Jason Lee Hamilton, 49, protection order violation. $500 bond or $500 cash bai...
COLFAX—The Colfax Police reported the following calls from Feb.28 – March 6: Feb. 28 7:18 a.m.- Agency assist Main Street. 2:09 p.m.- Parking problem Main Street. 3:19 p.m.- Suicidal person Spring Street. 5:02 p.m.- Welfare check Spring Street. Feb. 29 5:43 p.m.- Citizen assist Main Street, Rosauers. March 1 12:30 a.m.- Property damage, non vandalism Main Street. 1:18 p.m.- Citizen assist Fairview Street. March 2 7:31 a.m.- Welfare check Morton Street. 10:18 a.m.- Domestic dispute Main Street. 2:48 p.m.- Traffic violation South I Street. 3:22 p...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from March 5 – March 11: March 5 5:11 a.m.- Prune Orchard Road, area, Colfax. Non-injury accident. 6:59 a.m.- North Main Street, outside Whitman courthouse, Colfax. Welfare check. 8:31 a.m.- Northeast Kamiaken Street, Pullman. Civil issue. 10:58 a.m.- East Main Street, Farmington. Warrant arrest. 12:07 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John. DARE. 1:00 p.m.- East 8 th Street, Rosalia. Weapons offense. 4:56 p.m.- South Fairview Avenue, Rosalia. Civil issue. 5:21 p.m.-...
Feb. 29 Washington State University, Pullman, Wash., sold hotels/motels, Pullman, Wash., to Pullman Land, LLC, Denver, Colo., parcel 8-1525-99-03-00-0004, selling price $783,187.02, Quit Claim Deed. Washington State University, Pullman, Wash., sold Educational Services, to Pullman Suites, LLC., Denver, Colo., parcel 8-1525-00-00-00-0004, selling price $600,000, Quit Claim Deed. March 1 Kenneth Fuchs, Fairfield, Wash., transferred property located in Tekoa, Wash., to N & N Legacy, LLC, Fairfield, Wash., parcels 8-1800-00-00-00-0028,...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, March 10, 1899 ARRESTED AND RELEASED No Evidence to Hold Supposed Horse Thieves Monday Constable Potter of Colton came to Colfax with warrants from Justice Flowers’ court for the arrest of John Weston and George Cole, the latter said to have traveled under severeal different aliases, such as Steele and Snow, The charge was horse stealing. Deputy Shereiff Stweard accompanied Mr. Potter and the officers soon got on trail of their men. They were traced through Endicott and Winona and captured T...
TEKOA — Tekoa High School is hosting its Royalty Program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. Contestants this year include Tekoa High School juniors Clare Wilkins, Lulu Taylor, and Denalie Chase. The program showcases three competitive categories: Talent, Poise and Composure, and Impromptu Questions. The 2023 reigning queen, Carrie Sanchez, and princess Marissa Alonso will pass down the crowns to the new royalty and bid farewell to their titles and positions. Previous title holders and newly c...
COLFAX — The Colfax Kiwanis hosted its first successful annual Masquerade Ball on Sunday, March 10, with about 65 people turning out for the event. Colfax Kiwanis member Dan LeBeau said that the turnout was good and that the Club was able to raise approximately $5,000. “We don’t have all the totals yet, but we think it will be right around $5,000,” he said. LeBeau mentioned that most of the women dressed up in nice dresses and gowns. “Almost everybody brought their own masks,” he said. LeBeau said that the men’s apparel ranged from jeans an...
COLFAX –– The Colfax Rotary, local emergency responders and several local churches teamed up to form and send a team to do community and medical service in Mexico from March 16 through March 22. Rosalia Fire District 7 Chief Laura Lautenschlager said she teamed up with Reverend Michael Birnbaum when he approached her after a presentation for the Colfax Rotary Club. Birnbaum said that Lautenschlager seemed like the kind of person who would be interested in doing this. Birnbaum and Lautenschlager are organizing and leading the team that will be...
TEKOA — The City of Tekoa is planning a thrilling weekend with the chance to shop antiques, and a kid’s carnival coming up on Saturday, March 16. The Saturday will kick off with the Pot of Gold Shop Hop at 9 a.m. on March 16, a route that takes participants through towns across the Palouse to shop at antique and decor shops. Shop Hop organizer Susie Creger said it is the third year they’ve done the event. “It’s very popular, and everyone has a good time,” she said. Creger said that the event is designed to start from wherever participant...
GARFIELD - This year's Distinguished Young Women of Garfield-Palouse showcase will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, in the Garfield School Auditorium with the theme of "Adventure Awaits." This year's participants are Hailey Beckner, daughter of Dave and Heather Beckner; Iris Turner, daughter of Forrest and Talya Turner; and Camryn Blankenchip, daughter of Clint and Shannon Blankenchip. This year's program offers over $8,000 in scholarships and participants are eligible for several...
Colfax Thursday, March 14 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, double chocolate cake Monday, March 18 Corned beef and cabbage, buttered red potatoes, salad, corn bread, mint rice crispy treats Garfield Thursday, March 21 Garfield Legion Hall - Everyone is welcome for spaghetti and meatballs, green salad and dressings, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and punch Palouse Wednesday, March 20 Irish stew, mixed veggies, corn bread, lucky dessert Pullman Friday, March 15 Lentil chili with cheese and sour cream, broccoli and...
Pullman Regional Hospital Jacob Donald Frickel Jr., a boy was born on March 7, 2024 to parents Heavenly Muench and Jacob Frickel, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Starr Myers, and Mark Muench, of Boise. Maternal Grandparents are Kim Hollibaugh, of Pierce, Idaho., and Kelly Frickel of Hump tulips, Wash. Jacob joins sister Oliveia, almost 3, and brother Myles, almost 2, at home. Gracelynn Jane Clark, a girl, was born March 7, 2024 to parents Mya Bailey, of Potlatch. Paternal Grandparents are Jamie and Ty...
Don’t you fact-check opinion columns? After reading State Sen. Shelley Short’s bizarre, March 8 pack of lies about Washington House Bill 1589, I see that truth is optional at Free Press Publishing. This bill simply removes Puget Sound Energy’s obligation to hook up gas lines to new construction. It does not, as Short says, “force 900,000 Puget Sound Energy natural gas customers in Western Washington to junk their gas furnaces, water heaters and stoves.” Nor does it make owners of old homes replace wiring, or force restaurants to refit old...
Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump cares nothing about our country, just his election. Accordingly, he recently ordered all Republicans to scuttle the bipartisan, long-negotiated Senate deal supporting Ukraine and limiting immigration that would be a victory for President Joe Biden. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, an election-denier, obeyed Trump by withholding a full House vote despite enough b...
In the latest sign of declining public confidence in the education system, voters in February turned down two-thirds of proposed local school bond measures, rejecting 14 out of 21 proposals. The failed bonds range from $34 million in the Hood Canal School District to $242 million in the North Kitsap School District. School construction bonds impose long term debt on homeowners for 25 to 30 years. The bonds are structures as public debt, so brokers add millions of dollars in interest and fees to...
The 2024 legislative session is now in the history books. After 60 days, in which 201 House bills and 180 Senate bills passed the Legislature, we can report a mix of great successes and disappointments. We fought hard for public hearings on all six citizens' initiatives to the Legislature. Closer to the end of the session, Democratic leaders in both the House and Senate reluctantly agreed to hear three of the measures but sent the other three initiatives to the November ballot. Public hearings...
COLFAX - Colfax Bulldogs senior point guard Seth Lustig capped off a perfect 29-0 basketball season with a state championship in the 2B division for the Bulldogs, their first since 2012. Lustig reaped the benefits of his stellar play in the state championship tournament with a player of the week award from the WIAA. The WIAA and GESA Credit Union recognize student-athletes each week, with Lustig winning the award in the last week of the winter sports season. "The first thing that comes to mind...
COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team competed in a jamboree to open the 2024 baseball season. The jamboree took place in Asotin on Saturday, March 9. The jamboree format saw the Bulldogs play four three-innings games. Two of the games were varsity games, and the other two were junior-varsity games. “All 23 kids saw some kind of action, and had it not been for daylight, everyone would’ve gotten an at bat,” said Colfax Head Coach Scott Parrish. The games played in the jamboree are not officially scored games, but teams competing in the gam...
ST. JOHN — After losing six players from the 2022-23 baseball team, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles are preparing for their opening game of the new season with a young roster. “We do have a young team, four eighth graders, six freshman, and one sophomore,” said Eagles Head Coach Dustin DeFord. DeFord is not worried about the youth on the team, as he is expecting a productive season from the team as a whole. Last season, the Eagles finished with a 3-12 overall record. They won two games against the Garfield-Palouse Vikings, and one against...
PULLMAN — After starting the 2024 NCAA baseball season hot, the Washington State University (WSU) baseball team lost two-of-three against the Utah Utes. The series was played Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10. The lone win for WSU in the series was the opening game, where WSU earned the 7-1 victory. In the game, starting pitcher Grant Taylor went six innings, allowing one run on five hits with five strikeouts. He also walked four batters and hit one. Offensively, WSU was led by Max Hartman, Kyle Russell, and Nate Swarts. All three h...
COLFAX — Starting Friday, March 15, the Whitman County track and field 2024 season will officially be underway. The Colfax Bulldogs track and field team will compete on Friday, March 15, in the Sweeney Invitational. The meet will take place in Lewiston, and will see the field events start at 10 a.m., and the track events will start at 11 a.m. There will be 20 total teams at the invitational. The teams are: Asotin, Cheney, Clarkston, Coeur D’Alene, Colfax, Connell, DeSales, Deary, Grangeville, Kellogg, Lake City, Lakeland, Lewiston, Lin...
