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COLTON — The Colton Wildcats softball team put their offensive talents on display early, sweeping Waitsburg in two games. Colton won the first game 19-2, then won the second game 23-6. Both games were played on Tuesday, March 19, in Lewiston. The first game saw starting pitcher Kiya Soza go all five innings for the Wildcats. She allowed two runs on five hits with zero walks. She struck out 11 batters. On the offensive end, Soza had two hits in three at-bats, including a home run and a triple, finishing with three RBIs. Kaydee Heitstuman had t...
ST. JOHN — After splitting two games against Walla Walla to open the season, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles baseball team took on the Pomeroy Pirates for a double-header. The games were played in Pomeroy, both on Friday, March 22. On the day, the Eagles were shut out 15-0 in the first game, then lost the second game 2-16. Matthew DeFord got the starting nod in game one for the Eagles. He pitched two innings, allowing 15 runs on 13 hits and three walks. He would strike out five batters in the game. The game was called after three i...
PULLMAN — After 16 years of waiting, the Washington State University (WSU) Men’s Basketball team qualified for the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament. WSU entered the tournament as the number seven seed for the East region. They played their opening round game in Omaha, NE, against the number 10 seed Drake Bulldogs. The game was played on Thursday, March 21. WSU led 33-29 at halftime before winning the second half 33-32 to defeat the Bulldogs, 66-61. Jaylen Wells finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and three assists for WSU in the gam...
PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse Vikings baseball team started their season with three-straight losses. In the three games, the Vikings failed to score any runs, while allowing at-least 10 in all three games. The Vikings opened their season on Thursday, March 21, against Kendrick. The game was played in Kendrick, and saw the Vikings register just two hits in the game, while Kendrick scored 10 runs on 10 hits. The game was called in the fourth inning of play. Colton Pfaff pitched three innings for the Vikings. He allowed 10 runs on eight hits w...
COLLEGE PLACE — Junior Emery Molina and freshman Brody Fleming paced the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse track team Saturday, March 23, at the Hawk Invite at College Place High School. Molina placed second, fourth and fifth in individual events, and was a member of the 4X200 relay team that finished sixth. Sophomore Chloe Waddell added second-, fourth- and eighth-place finishes for the Eagle girls in individual competitions. Fleming brought home a second and two thirds in individual competitions and was a member of the sixth-place 4X100 relay t...
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves started their 2024 spring fast-pitch softball season on Saturday, March 23, with two home games against the Pomeroy Pirates. The games were played in Tekoa. The first game of the day saw the Timberwolves win the game 15-11 over the Pirates. Tekoa-Rosalia was out-hit in the game 16-11, but had three less errors, leading to their four-run victory. Starting pitcher Clare Wilkins pitched all seven innings for the Timberwolves. She allowed all 11 runs on 16...
COLFAX - The celebrations are seemingly endless in Colfax for the boys basketball team. Colfax celebrated the undefeated, 29-0 state championship winning basketball team Thursday, March 21, with their end-of-season basketball banquet. The banquet celebrated the C team, junior varsity, as well as varsity programs. Players, staff, and family members all were in attendance at the event. The event started with head coach Reece Jenkin thanking the family and coaches for their sacrifices and...
COLFAX - In the second track and field meet of the season for the Colfax Bulldogs, the boys' side excelled, taking third overall in the Hawk Invite. The invite took place in College Place on Saturday, March 23. The invite saw 14 boys teams and 13 girls teams compete. The overall boys winner was La Grande, who scored 162.5 team points. The Bulldogs took third with 82 team points. On the girls' side, the overall winning team was La Grande as well, this time scoring 222 team points. The Colfax...
COLFAX - After winning two games in Asotin last week, the Colfax Bulldogs baseball team opened their home games with a double-header against the Northwest Christian (Colbert) Crusaders. The two games were played on Friday, March 22. Colfax held a five-run advantage in the game until the second-to-last inning, when the Crusaders scored four runs in the sixth, and two in the seventh to take the 7-6 victory. Starting pitcher JP Wigen pitched five-and-a-third innings for the Bulldogs in the first...
Keith David Danielson was born May 17, 1962, to Donald and Phyllis Danielson in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The family would grow to include seven children. Keith and his siblings were best friends and enjoyed many adventures camping, rock climbing and exploring. He graduated high school in Sandstone, Minnesota, and his love for the Lord took him to Big Sky Bible College in Lewistown, Montana, until the undeniable call to cowboy beckoned. The greenhorn traveled and lived the buckaroo life in...
Marsha Ann Appel was reunited with her parents in Heaven on March 18, 2024. Born to Calvin and Lola (Masters) Appel on December 16, 1946, she was raised in the Steptoe-Colfax farming communities and had a deep connection to, and appreciation for, the land. One of four girls, she helped her father and mother on the family farm. She raised ducks, dairy cattle, and was a very active member in the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. She cooked large meals with her mother and sisters for harvest crews. After grad...
Joe passed away on the evening of February 22 at the age of 95, with Rose his wife of 72 years and their three children by his side. His spirit that night cheered on the WSU Cougar basketball team to a victory over 4th ranked Arizona followed by fireworks in the town and the horns of emergency vehicles, or perhaps it was all due to Joe's passing, you decide. Joe was the youngest of six children and grew up on a poultry farm in Monroe, Washington. There he began his passion for dairy cows,...
James A. "Jim" Phillips Jr. passed away January 30, 2024, in Lacey, Washington. He was born July 6, 1933, to James and Emma Phillips in San Pedro, California. Jim graduated from Lincoln High School 1953 in Tacoma, Washington, and earned a BA in Business from Pacific Lutheran University (1959). He served in the U.S. Navy, and married Ruth B. Sather (daughter of John and Ida Sather), on June 16, 1956, in LaCrosse, Washington. Professionally, he worked for the Boy Scouts of America (1959-1994) and...
ROSALIA –– Rosalia will see several Easter events this week, as celebrations take place across the county. Food commodities will be delivered to Rosalia Community Church on Wednesday, March 27, families in need of food may pick up a box of food from 11 a.m. through 12 p.m. West Plains Angels will also be providing pet food to distribute.. On Friday, March 29, Good Friday services will be held at the Rosalia Community Church at 7 p.m. This service will combine with the Rosalia Harvest Assembly of God Church. On Saturday, March 30, the Lions Clu...
WASHTUCNA — Washtucna and LaCrosse students will be performing “Peter and Wendy” this week at Washtucna School. The production is spinoff of “Peter Pan,” authorized for use through the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Auditions began Monday in preparation for performances this week. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. The play is free and open to the public....
Colfax Thursday, March 28 Chicken pasta tray bake, roasted carrots, fresh fruit, strawberry lemonade cake Monday, April 1 PB&J sandwich, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert Colton Wednesday, April 3 Fish filet sandwich, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, April 3 Fish filet, broccoli, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert chocolate zucchini cake Pullman Friday, March 29 Beef pot roast, roasted red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, scotcharoos Tuesday, April 2 Toasted roast beef sandwich with swiss...
Pullman Regional Hospital Raiden Jan Cross, a boy, was born March 19, 2024 to parents Joshua Cruss and Jing Shang, of Pullman. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Cross, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are Xiuli Li, of Huairen, Shunxi, China. Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Madelyn Cherie, a girl, was born March 24, 2024 to parents Nathan and Jones, of St. John. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, 20 inches long. Maternal Grandparents are Lea Hergert, of St. John. Madelyn joins sister Chloe, at home....
COLFAX - Colfax Post Office worker Deanna Leinweber is retiring from the post office after 36 years. Deanna and her husband, Howard, Leinweber spoke to the Gazette on Tuesday, March 26, on Mrs. Leinweber's time serving the Colfax community and their plans for when she retires. Mrs. Leinweber said that she had started at the Colfax Post Office because her mother thought it would be a good fit. "Her mother convinced her to take the civil service test, so she could apply for a postal job," Mr....
COLFAX – Easter celebrations will take place this weekend throughout the county, with many opportunities for egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. The Albion Best Adventures 4-H Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the Albion Community Park. The hunt is open for children ages 0-12. Donations of canned food items for the Albion Food Bank will be accepted during the hunt. In Colfax, the Friends of the Parks will host their fifth annual Easter E...
Have you ever hiked Kamiak Butte County Park? Have you enjoyed the expansive views of the rolling fertile food-producing agricultural fields of the surrounding Palouse countryside? Did you know there is an Industrial Wind Company (Harvest Hills Wind) who wants to place 45+ ginormous wind turbines around the south and west side of Kamiak Butte? They want to place these monstrous machines (reportable could be 600-700 feet tall) in prime farm ground (which is designated as agricultural ground of state-wide importance). These wind turbines will be...
“Polluters pay. People get a carbon cashback” sums up the impact that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA) would have. The EICDA was re-introduced in the House of Representatives last September and is currently languishing in committees. Briefly, the EICDA puts a price on carbon at the source of the fossil fuels – the well, mine, or imported tanker – therefore making it simple to administer and uniform across sources of greenhouse gases. It would take the revenue from the price on carbon and distribute it to every individ...
Farm numbers across the U.S. are dwindling and the mountain states are no exception. Our country lost 7% of farms from 2017-2022, and all of the mountain states were above the national average. As a farmer in the region, I understand the stress of this profession, and if our country continues on its current trajectory our region's agricultural future looks bleak – more consolidation and less food security. From 2017-2022, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming all experienced a decrease in the t...
Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits of most churches on Easter Sunday, but why don’t sightseers flock to fields to enjoy the spectacular sea of white blooms? The answer is a small group of family lily farmers who are bulb producers. They need to clip the flowers to concentrate the plant’s nutrients on bulb development. Fields of white flowers on the ground are not...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from March 19 – 26: March 19 Alexander Rory Irwin, 23, DUI. Good time release March 21, 2024 8 a.m. March 20 Christopher James Dalrymple, 28, warrant for vehicle prowling 2nd degree, and theft 3rd. Held on a $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Robin Craig Stobie, 64, DUI. Goodtime release March 21, 2024 8 a.m. March 21 Emily Rose Palmer, 25, warrant for identity theft in the 2nd degree. Held without bail through Asotin County Superior Court. March 22 Zac...
