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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND INTENT TO ISSUE AN ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT The Whitman County Planning Office issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: WEIS Towers LLC has requested an administrative use permit for a proposed 200-foot communications tower and related ground equipment. The tower will allow co-location of other carriers. The site is located in the NE % of Section 4, Township 15 N., Range 42 E., W.M.,...
8 years ago The Commoner March 20, 1891 The building plans for the new brick block on the corner of First street and Steptoe avenue, at Oakesdale, to be known as Commercial block, were accepted Wednesday, says the Sun. The plans have been changed so that the building will front 125 feet on Steptoe avenue and will be 100 feet deep. The bank will occupy the corner, back of which will be two large rooms for offices. Next will be 50 feet set apart for Alexander & Hexter for a double store, Wiley & Horn to occupy the next 25 feet and next Bailor &...
Colfax students Isabelle Erickson, left, daughter of Seth and Jess Erickson, and Ashley Goebel, daughter of Brian and Janel Goebel, served as pages in Olympia for Sen. Mark Schoesler the week of February 22....
Rosalia's Cub Scouts raced their Pinewood Derby Cars March 6. In front are Andrew Evans, Reed Widman, Waylon Tellesen and Noah Fuchs. In back are Daxton Chappell, Isaac Fuchs, Riley Gehring, Clae Holling, Erik Lazcano and Austin Goyke. Winners were Holling, first; Noah Fuchs, second; Gehring, third, and Lazcano, coolest car award....
Audree N. Schutz Audree N. Woods Schutz, a longtime Tekoa resident, died March 14, 2016, at a care facility in Napavine, Wash. A memorial service will be later this year in Tekoa. Kramer Funeral Home of Tekoa, Wash., is handling the local arrangements....
'Seussical' auditions set March 29, 31 Pullman Civic Theatre is preparing for its upcoming “Seussical – the Musical,” with auditions slated for next week at Pullman High School. The theatre is seeking adults for at least six roles, male and female, as well as at least 20 roles for children and teenagers aged six to 17. The auditions will be at 6:30 p.m. both March 29 and 31, and the auditions will be held in the new theatre at Pullman High School. The Seussical performance will be the first performance for the new theatre, which was part of th...
Thursday, March 24 Colfax, LaCrosse & Tekoa – Early Learning Storytime – Offers a valuable listening and pre-reading experience for children of all ages. Engage in stories and participate in imaginative activities. Visit our online calendar for times and themes. Albion – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Knit Night – Cozy up with other knitters while you work on your project or learn how to knit. Friday, March 25 Colfax – Noon to 1 p.m. – Nurture Book Discussion – A six week women's study on giving and getting what you need to flourish. For more informatio...
AT COLFAX SCHOOL: Monday: Biscuit, gravy, egg patty, ham patty, fruit, juice. Tuesday: Chicken nuggets, rice, fresh veggies, fruit. Wednesday: Stuffwich, Caesar salad, fruit, Jell-O. Thursday: Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, roll, carrots, fruit. AT ENDICOTT SCHOOLS: Monday: Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, apple slices. Tuesday: Breakfast burrito, hash browns, carrot sticks, muffin, fruit tray. Wednesday: Sloppy Joe, cooked carrots, cucumber slices, pears, coffee bread. Thursday: Fish, french fries, salad,...
A $10,000 bail sum was set for pre-trial release of Darin Magnuson, 52, Coeur d’Alene, who was booked into jail March 16 after being brought here from Kootenai County. His arrest relates to a vehicle accident last Aug. 12 in downtown Pullman. A warrant had been issued for Magnuson’s arrest after he failed to appear in court Jan. 22 and show cause why he failed to respond to a summons to be in court Dec. 18. A charge of driving under the influence was filed against him Dec. 1. He was arrested Feb. 25 in Kootenai County, and Whitman deputies bro...
Sarah McKnight of Colfax has been hired as the Whitman County managing director for Southeast Washington Economic Development Association beginning in March. As part of her work, McKnight serves on the Palouse Knowledge Corridor Board of Directors and is involved with the Colfax Downtown Association, Scenic Byways Committee and the Colfax Economic Development, Tourism and Events Commission. A Whitman County native, she graduated from WSU in 2004 with a degree in education. She worked for the Endicott school and most recently was with the...
Scholarship details and applications from the Whitman County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Association are available now. The organization plans to award two Whitman County high school students with scholarships totaling $500 for the first place winner and $250 for the second place winner. According to the web page for the Whitman County Sheriff's Office Reserve Association, the scholarship awards “will be based on the applicant's involvement in their school and community, academic accomplishments and their response to the essay question r...
Sharon Helmick of Colfax. Sharon Helmick grew up in Colfax, the daughter of Boyd and Marie Harlow, with sisters Glenice and Bonnie. When Mr. Harlow was ill during his last years, Sharon and husband Ken brought him back to their home in Colfax to care for him. Her heart was always on the farm. She received the most ribbons at the Palouse Empire Fair one year with a variety of chickens and a calf. Since she loved chickens, her dad bought a variety of exotic ones for her. Sharon, Glenice and...
Rosalia A book fair will be at the Rosalia school next week, March 28 to April 1, with a buy one, get one free format, according to Chairperson Laura Fulton. Times are Monday and Tuesday 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Friday 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Family times will be from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday....
Dusty Wes and Jen Claassen had the pleasure of watching their daughter, Lauren, become the Distinguished Young Woman of LaCrosse Saturday at the program in Colfax. Lauren’s grandparents, Darrel and LaRae Claassen, Dusty; her brother Bo, home from Boise State, and the rest of her family were there to support her. She will compete in the state competition in Pullman, Aug. 6. Linda Hennigar and Jim Moore attended the funeral for Hennigar's aunt, Dorothy Haugeness, 97, in Boise March 16. Another niece, Dave and Elaine Stueckle Hogan of Richland, al...
Lacrosse Jadyn Guske won prepared public speaking and Britte Harder won extemporaneous speaking in the FFA sub district competition and will compete in the district event today. Sunday, April 10, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Country Bible Church at Dusty will host a Homestead Ministries soup mixes for the needy bagging session. This will take the place of the usual morning worship services, so dress casually. Everyone is welcome to join. A soup luncheon will be served afterward....
Endicott Wednesday Soup and Bread was served by the Community Bible Church with a lot of soup, bread and desserts. Attending were 90 adults and children. The Sunday School children met before the dinner and then attended the meal. PTO sponsored a family night dance at the Endicott School March 19. The cafeteria was decorated for the occasion, snacks were served, pictures were taken and young and old had a great time. Dad's Night In Pinochle Club met at the home of Bertie Honn March 21. Attending were Sharon Huff, Jenny Meyer, Judy Cook, Jerine...
The SciBorgs Team 4061 scored a big win at CWU's District Event and is now ranked third in the Pacific Northwest District. The 4H Palouse Area Robotics Team, known as the SciBorgs, returned victorious from Ellensburg last weekend during Week 3 of FRC competition. The SciBorgs (Team 4061) scored a big win at CWU's District Event competing against 40 other FIRST high school teams. The SciBorgs Team 4061 is now ranked third in the Pacific Northwest District out of 158 teams from Washington and...
Adams County Judge Steven Dixon ruled March 17 that Lewis Lawrence, the former Moscow resident who was convicted of three counts of attempted murder in Pullman and sentenced to 75 years in prison, was not competent six years ago when he waived his right to an attorney in his trial. The decision by Judge Dixon followed a one-day hearing which was conducted under a rare referral mandate from the state supreme court. The court here was ordered to go back to decisions made in advance of Lawrence’s trial and determine whether he was actually c...
The town of Tekoa and the Tekoa School District have agreed to a price on the proposed sale of the football field complex. Long owned by the city, the district will now take ownership, paying $1,000 to the city, plus closing costs. The sale was agreed to at the end of February. The school district sought ownership to be eligible to apply for grants to renovate the complex. One of the hoped-for enhancements would be to replace the football lights, which were taken down last year after rot in the poles deemed them unsafe. The 2.5-acre...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Joseph Emerson Alan, 22, and Courtney Mattea Brown, 21, both LaCrosse, March 16. Joseph Scott David, 43, Pullman, and Sherol Linden Cusano, 36, Albion, March 17....
For the last 20 years, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen (D) has served Washington well. Now, he is retiring and leaving the state senate as he found it–a dignified place to debate and enact public policy. Owen, a former convenience store owner in Shelton, will not seek re-election. It will be the first time in 40 years that his name will not be on the November ballot. He was elected to the state house in 1976 and then to the senate in 1983. Owen is currently the longest serving lieutenant governor in the country; however, that is not the record in W...
Noting the department has received an increasing number of scam reports with the onset of tax season, Colfax Police Chief Rick McNannay March 16 issued a multi-scam alert. He noted the scams usually involve an unsolicited call in which immediate payment of money or confidential information is demanded. The chief noted “red flags” should go up if the caller states one of the following claims: —The IRS will arrest the person who receives the call if they don’t send money. —A grandchild has been arrested and money needs to be sent to keep them...
Incredible I have lived in Dusty for almost 17 years, a tiny little town right in between the two wonderful towns of LaCrosse and Colfax. When I was younger, I enjoyed riding to LaCrosse with my dad to run farm errands, searching for eggs in the park during Easter, swimming in the pool during the summer, and afterward enjoying a frozen treat from the store. Living on the family farm in Dusty, I have enjoyed getting to know neighbors who are now close family friends. While I may have a LaCrosse address, we are located in the Colfax School...
George Wallace knew how to handle the hecklers who routinely disrupted his events. "These are the folks," he declared at a rally in 1968, "that people like us are sick and tired of. You've been getting a good lesson in what we've been talking about. They talk about free speech but won't allow it to others." Wallace knew the protesters were priceless to him in stoking passions and drawing media attention. "They are on our payroll," he joked. George Wallace had unsurpassed skills as a popular agitator, but even he would have to admire how Donald...
His horrified critics may ostracize him for being such a crass act, but many of Donald Trump's most bizarre pronouncements turn out be true. For example, he was ridiculed for having the chutzpah (look it up, Trump supporters) to insist that he was a "unifier." That, it turns out, is certainly the case. You know where I'm going with this. Contempt for Trump is as bipartisan as anything gets these days. Hillary Clinton, or her sound-bite scriptwriters, chastised him for his heated rhetoric as his rallies have turned increasingly violent: "If you...
