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COLFAX — Spring cleanp week at the Whitman County landfill begins April 16 with rates set to increase to match current costs. The previous rate of $35 per ton was set more than 20 years ago. Cost for this year is expected to be set at $55 per ton. Whitman County Public Works Director Mark Storey gave a report to county commissioners on Monday....
COLFAX — The Colfax High School ASB has extended the deadline to April 13 for recipe submissions for its fundraiser cookbook, “Bulldog Bites” Proceeds go to help pay for sports referees, since no concessions have been allowed for the current season. Concession stands are an ASB fundraiser. Cookbooks will be sold later this spring for a project price of $15. Recipes may be sent to ASB advisor Heidi Lowe at [email protected]....
OLYMPIA — An informal virtual discussion on salmon with state and tribal co-managers will be held March 31. Topics include cooperative management. It’s one of a series of public meetings regarding part of the North of Falcon salmon season-setting process. “North of Falcon” encompasses waters north of Oregon’s Cape Falcon, marking the southern border of Washington State’s management of salmon stocks. This includes the Columbia River, Puget Sound and the coastal area. For more information, go to wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/management/...
PULLMAN — “OneWSU” was the word at the 2021 State of the University event, given Tuesday at the Lewis Alumni Centre. WSU President Kirk Schulz and Provost Elizabeth Chilton spoke. Plans are not finalized for OneWSU as feedback is sought and more information is released. “This is a multi-year process,” Schulz said. “I think it’s really important that we spend the time to have the conversations that we need to, and that we stay on a deliberate pace.” Chilton stated the WSU campuses and extension locations are united now, and the idea is to impr...
COLFAX — A change to 10-digit dialing is coming to the 509 area code in October. Mandatory dialing of the area code starts Oct. 24, according to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). On that date calls made without dialing the area code with the seven-digit phone number will not go through. No phone numbers will change because of the directive. In addition, safety and security equipment such as alarms and medical alert devices will need to be programmed for 10-digit calling. People in Western Washington switched to 10-digit dialing in 2...
LEWISTON – Whitman County deputies tried to pull over a car for speeding and it led to a pursuit ending in Idaho early Sunday morning. Jamie L. Westman, 40, of East Wenatchee, was booked into the Nez Perce County Jail for felony eluding, obstructing justice, resisting arrest, open alcohol container in a vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. His passenger, April E. Darling, 47, of Priest River, Idaho, was booked for obstructing justice, open alcohol container in a vehicle, and p...
TEKOA — Changes to the decking and railing on the Tekoa trestle are out to bid from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The state is removing railroad ties, installing new concrete deck panels and steel railing across the top of the trestle. The project is part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail, formerly the John Wayne Trail. The 115 –foot tall, 975-feet long structure crosses over State Route 27 at the edge of Tekoa. The estimated cost for the work is $950,000 to $1.05 million. Advertising for bids began March 19...
COLFAX - Perkins House foundation work has begun. To lift and stabilize the historic house, work in January and February included dirt and rock removal and they added concrete in the basement. The project is being overseen by the Whitman County Historical Society, Further efforts for leveling will be done this month. The second phase of the project features work on the exterior, including brick and mortar repair and laying out a drainage field. Cost for the overall project is estimated at...
COLFAX - The Colfax girls volleyball team wrapped up its 2020-21 season Tuesday night at home, winning the league championship in dramatic fashion. The Bulldogs (13-1, 13-0 against Class 2B schools) spiked the Liberty (Spangle) Lancers (10-2), 3-1. Set scores were 26-24, 22-25, 25-21, 25-12. The final set score was the largest margin of the night, as the Bulldogs racked up 13 unanswered points to close out the year. "I just couldn't be more proud of these girls," Colfax Coach Brandy Brown said...
RICHLAND — The Liberty Christian Patriots took a doubleheader from Tekoa-Rosalia during Saturday’s season-opening softball game. The Patriots topped the Timberwolves, 12-1, in the opener and 12-2 in the nightcap. The games were called after 5 innings. Tekoa-Rosalia was playing DeSales in Walla Walla on Tuesday night; results were not available at press time....
ASOTIN — The Colfax cross-country team will compete Saturday in the season-concluding District 7 meet in Asotin. The girls race is at 12:45 p.m.; the boys race is at 1:30 p.m. Colfax does not have the minimum five runners to score as a team for girls or boys. Dyamin Vanek has paced the boys while Anna Cocking and Emma Miller lead the girls....
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs were ready for more football, but instead turned in their gear. They were set to gather Tuesday for their last week of practice and to prepare for a one-shot playoff game to finish the abbreviated season. The No. 3 seed Colfax versus No. 4 Reardan game was canceled as Reardan went back to remote learning and stopped extracurricular activities. The game will not be rescheduled. "As (athletic directors) and football coaches, we had all agreed April 3 will be our last...
ROSALIA - Brett Baum is leaving Liberty School District to become the new Rosalia School District superintendent. The district board made the decision on March 25. "It took them a long time in executive session discussing the candidates," said current Superintendent Rick Linehan. "I think that they like that he's a guy who can give his all for the community." Baum is the Liberty School District superintendent. The district serves 520 students from communities south of Spokane, including...
COLFAX — A fifth cell may be added to make more room at the Whitman County landfill. An engineering study meeting will be held Wednesday for the project which may add another expansive area for dumping and eventually be sealed and monitored when full. County Public Works Director Mark Story told county commissioners on Monday that the idea is just in the feasibility phase at this point. He noted the reasons to look into are costs to transport the waste elsewhere. “At some point, the price of diesel, or carbon credit, whatever it may be, wil...
COLFAX - Whitman County may have to refund fines to people formerly convicted of drug offenses going back 50 years. County officials discussed the possibility on Monday, which stems from the state Supreme Court relating to what is known as the Blake decision. The Blake name comes from Shannon Blake, a Spokane resident who borrowed a pair of jeans from a friend that contained a small bag of methamphetamine in one of the pockets. The case was heard in February and the state Supreme Court ruled in...
OLYMPIA — The state Fish and Wildlife Commission will set 2021-23 hunting seasons, establish state water mining rules and update its fish hatchery policy when it meets Friday, April 9. The commission is expected to approve new hunting seasons and hunting boundaries for deer, elk, waterfowl and other game species. Members are also expected to approve new rules governing mining in state waters, which may impact fish and habitat, officials said. In other business, the commission will hear a request to update its fish hatchery policy for salmon a...
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