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Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLFAX - A semi travelling southbound on US195 lost control on Friday, March 17, as it headed around the curve towards Pullman. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirmed that a vehicle number one went off the roadway to the right, colliding with the roadway ditch and a rock embankment. WSP Trooper Merwin, stated that the out of area driver was driving just a little too fast on the curves, and collided with the roadway ditch. "He was cited for speed, and he was wearing a seatbelt," Merwin...
OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking candidates to fill seven positions on a volunteer committee that advises the agency on administering the Hydraulic Code designed to protect fish. The Hydraulic Code has been in effect since 1943 to ensure projects such as bulkheads, culverts and dock construction meet state standards for fish and shellfish protection. The department will accept applications and nominations to its Hydraulic Code Implementation Community Advisory Group through April 7. “The hydraulic code is a big...
COLFAX — The Colfax boys team swept the Potlatch Loggers and the Orofino Maniacs in a doubleheader Friday, March 17. Colfax took the games 1-14 and 1-5. The first game against Potlatch began at 11 a.m. Colfax scored 14 runs in comparison to Loggers, who only had 1. The Bulldogs also had 10 hits, 9 doubles, and 13 RBIs. They were led by their two pitchers, Mortensen and Peterson. Orofino faced the bulldogs at 2 p.m. and held a strong game against Colfax. The maniacs had a total of 9 hits against the bulldogs 5. However, Colfax gained way with 5...
COLFAX — The National Weather Service of Spokane has predicted a much dryer season for the Palouse area this year. Laurie Nisbet, Spokane National Weather Service Meteorologist, reported that the Palouse could expect warmer temperatures and less rain through the following week. “Looks like mostly sunny skies and nice weather ahead,” Nisbet said, “no weather systems are moving into the Palouse until late Sunday over the weekend.” Colfax can expect highs in the mid to high 50s and lows in the upper 20s and low 30s throughout the following...
COLFAX — The Senate’s slim passage of legislation will now allow law-enforcement officers to engage in vehicular pursuits under newly amended circumstances. Senate Bill (SB) 5352 passed with a 26-23 vote on the final day of the session on March 8. The Whitman County Sheriff’s office hopes this new law will promote safer roadways and someday be restored to its original state in 2021. “It’s promising and a step back in the right direction. Not a far enough step, but it’s a step,” said Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. In 2022, Republicans i...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Association of Realtors released the Feb. Housing market numbers, which state that the average price for a home sold in the county last month was about $349,500. Reports state that last month’s average price increased by around $59,600 from January and decreased by $9,200 from a year ago. There were only 23 homes sold in the county last month, up 17.3% from January. Statistics state that homes were on the market for 32 days on average, down from 37 days the month before. State Director of the Association of Rea...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Distinguished Young Women program will host their showcase, themed "Making Waves," Sunday, March 26, in the Garfield School Auditorium, located at 810 3rd street, at 4 p.m. This year's program includes high school juniors Emma Orfe, Ainsley Sievers, Ella Cuellar, and Rayona Turner. Over $7,500 is set to be awarded this year, through local scholarships and a number of college-granted scholarships offered throughout the United States. The local Distinguished Young...
COLFAX — Assault rifles may soon be illegal in Washington, pending the passing of House Bill (HB) 1240 and its partnering HB 1143 in the Senate. HB 1240 would prohibit the manufacture, importation, distribution, selling, and offering for sale of assault weapons. It would achieve this by providing limited exemptions applicable to licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers for sale to armed forces branches and law enforcement agencies. The bill would also apply to purchases or transfers outside the state and to inheritors. Its partnering bill, HB...
