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  • "Train Dreams" filming begins in Tekoa

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    TEKOA — Tekoa is the set for a ride through history as filming for a movie titled “Train Dreams,” was underway as of Wednesday, May 8. The film is an adaptation of Denis Johnson’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated novella about a man named Robert Grainer, who worked a day laborer in the American west at the beginning of the 20th century. The set will use two locations in Tekoa that has been completely renovated to look like the time period of the American West, including The Empire Theater and a block of Henkle Street. Tekoa Clerk Treasurer Eliza V...

  • Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport terminal opening

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    PULLMAN - The new 50,000 square-foot Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport terminal will be open for business on Wednesday, May 22. The terminal project cost approximately $90 million, with $75 million from the federal government, including coronavirus relief funds. Pullman Mayor and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Board Chair Francis A. Benjamin said that the project as a whole was approximately $250 million. The $92 million terminal took two years to construct, featuring three gates in all....

  • Jail Logs

    Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 1 through May 7 May 1 Carmelita Christine Nahsonhoya, 34, warrant for theft third, criminal trespass 1 st, theft third. Held through District Court on $500 cash bail. May 2 Francisco Montalbo Ayala, 45, Federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. Nicholas Joseph Kloepfel, 40, federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. May 3 Randy Allen Rush, 47, DUI, Driving while license suspended 3rd degree. Goodtime release November 3, at 5...

  • Colfax Police Logs

    Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX — The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from April 26 to May 2: April 26 9:53 a.m.- Welfare check North Mill Street. 10:21 a.m.- Extra patrol East Thorn Street. 9:40 p.m.- Domestic dispute South Hillcrest Drive. April 27 12:39 a.m.- Agency assist SR 195 and North Cedar Street. 5:44 p.m.- Communications problem North Cedar Street. April 28 3:34 p.m.- Trespassing complaint South Mill Street, St. Ignatious. 6:56 p.m.- Outside fire North Park Street and North Mill Street. April 29 6:02 p.m.- Citizen dispute South M...

  • Sheriff's Log

    Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from April 30 to May 6: April 30 9:06 a.m.- S Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Welfare check. 9:14 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 9:25 a.m.- Pound Lane, Clarakston. Controlled substance problem. 9:38 a.m.- Heglar Drive, Colfax. Truck Inspections. 9:41 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road and Pat Old Road, Pullman. Suspicious person/circumstance. 1:23 p.m.- East Henkle Street, Tekoa. APS referral. 5:22 p.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Civil issue. 6:44 p.m.- SR...

  • District Court Filings

    Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from May 3: May 3 Carlos D. Ramirez comes by and through Wendy Lierman WHitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, pursuant to plea agreement to amend the charges of minor operating motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, to the amended charges of minor in public place exhibiting effects of alcohol. Elements under 21, in public alcohol, exhibiting effects of having consumed alcohol. Therefore the defendant is sentenced to a deferred sentence for 12 m...

  • Land Transactions

    Whitman County Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from April 24 to May 1: April 24 Travis and Karli Nieman, Spokane, Wash., sold 201 W. Liberty Street, St. John, Wash., to Jakob Dyas, St. John, Wash., selling price $100,000, Warranty Deed. Gary Traub, Satellite Beach, Fla., sold 240 NW True Street, Pullman, Wash., to Rebecca Hardin, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-0850-00-22-07-0000, 1-0850-22-08-0001, selling price $360,000, Warranty Deed. April 25 Gabrielle Dewild Moore, Richland, Wash., sold HILM, 1974, to Den...

  • Colfax swim team to relocate

    Jake Hull, Whitman county Gazette|May 9, 2024

    COLFAX—The Colfax youth summer swim team will spend their summers in a different town this year. The local Colfax pool in Schmuck Park is closed for the summer due to renovations to the pool, forcing the swim team to relocate. According to Darcy Cochran, Colfax swim team head coach, “As of now, the plan is to rent the pool in the town of Garfield for practices.” Cochran said that there will be round-trip transportation for the kids by bus, and that the County meet, usually held in Colfax during the first week of August, will be in Palou...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE: CLOSURE OF COLFAX MUNICIPAL POOL FOR RENOVATIONS

    May 9, 2024

    The Colfax Municipal Pool regrets to announce that it will not be opening for the upcoming swimming season. This decision, while undoubtedly inconvenient for many families, is a necessary step to ensure the long-term viability and safety of our beloved community pool. For more information visit: colfaxwa.org. Published May 9 and 16, 2024...

  • NOTICE OF HEARING

    May 9, 2024

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the adoption and implementation of the 2021 edition of the International Building Code, as follows, 2021 International Building Code (IBC), Standards and amendments – WAC 51-50; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), Standards and amendments – WAC 51-51; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC), Standards and amendments – WAC 51-52; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC), Standards and amendments – WAC 51-54A; 2021 Uniform Plumbin...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    May 9, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 36.77.070 that the following construction projects shall be performed by County Forces: Fairbanks Road, C.R.P. No. 0160-4 This project provides for the construction of a multiple course bituminous surface treatment on the gravel road for an estimated cost of $167,600. Chambers Bridge, C.R.B.P. No. 9620-00.01(2) This project provides for the replacement of Chambers Bridge with a 72 foot wide by 40 foot long steel bridge for an estimated cost of...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    May 9, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00077-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DALE EUGENE OBERLANDER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to...

  • NOTICE OF HEARING

    May 9, 2024

    NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 20th day of May 2024, at the hour of 10:25 a.m. for the purpose of considering an Amendment to Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2024 – 2029), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program. Remote participation is also available for attending County Commi...

  • Notice of Trustee's Sale of Commercial Loan(s)

    May 9, 2024

    Notice of Trustee’s Sale of Commercial Loan(s) Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24 Et Seq. Current Deed of Trust Information Grantor: NB Crest Investor Units, LLC NB Crest TIC 2, LLC NB Crest TIC 3, LLC NB Crest TIC 4, LLC NB Crest TIC 5, LLC NB Crest TIC 6, LLC NB Crest TIC 7, LLC NB Crest TIC 8, LLC NB Crest TIC 9, LLC NB Crest TIC 10, LLC Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Greyhawk BRE CCA Lender, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: LPSL Corporate Services, Inc. Current servicer of the deed of trust: n/a R...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    May 9, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00061-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LELAND E. DOLSON, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...

  • Public Notice

    May 9, 2024

    Public Notice Uniontown Cooperative Association, Garrett Egland, PO Box 127 Uniontown, WA 99179, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Uniontown Cooperative Association, is located at PO Box 127 in Uniontown in Whitman county. This project involves 4 acres of soil disturbance for Commercial construction activities. All discharges and runoff goes to ground water. Any persons desiring to present their views to the W...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    May 9, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY Case No.: 24 4 00080 38 In the Matter of the Estate of: JUANITA J. BROPHY, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative...

  • Public Hearing Notice

    May 9, 2024

    Public Hearing Notice (FOR CDBG-CV CLOSEOUT) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Whitman County Commissioners in the Commissioners Chambers, Whitman County Courthouse, 400 N Main, Colfax WA on May 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM. The hearing will be available via, remote participation at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2514696351 Access for the hearing impaired and others can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384 and at the below website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommun...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    May 9, 2024

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Variance Application VAR-24-01 Henshaw Density and Building Hight NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Zoning Code Variance Application VAR-24- 01. The hearing will be held virtually; join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1496454108. Case VAR-24-01 involves a request by Greg Lasich on behalf of Him Henshaw to reduce the minimum lot area per dwelling on a 9,422 square foot lot and...