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Patricia Anne Porter, 86, passed away April 30, 2021, at the Spokane Hospice House. Patty was born in Oakesdale, Wash., on January 21, 1935, to the late George Schley and Sidonia (Wiemer) Littleton. She was raised in Rosalia, Washington. After graduating from Rosalia with the class of 1952, Patty married the love of her life, Joel Porter, on Nov. 2, 1952. Patty raised three sons and was their planner of road trips, vacations, Sunday school teacher, scout leader, cheerleader and bowling coach.... Full story
Howard Grover Morris was born January 30, 1942, in Colfax, Wash., and passed away on May 3, 2021, in Colfax at the age of 79. He was the son of Warren and Alice Howard Morris. He attended Colfax schools and graduated with the class of 1960. Howard married Patricia Berquist of Colfax in 1963. They have two children, Angela and Ryan. Howard and Pat owned and operated an irrigated cattle and hay ranch at Hooper, Wash., for 45 years and retired in 2007. He is survived by his wife of 57 years; his daughter, Angela Morris and her husband Larry Savage... Full story
Julie Ann Manner, Colfax resident, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021, in the emergency department of Whitman Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. She was 49. Julie was born August 17, 1971, in Modesto, Calif., to John Wayne and Edythe Darlene (McPherson) Davis. She graduated from Colfax High School. While working in the Grand Canyon National Park 24 years ago, Julie met Mel Manner who was also working there and from Texas. They married September 17, 1993, and have called Colfax their home since. Julie has worked at... Full story
Susan Lynn Westacott, 56, formerly of Potlatch, Idaho, died Sunday, April 25, 2021, from ovarian cancer at the Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Susan was born December 11, 1964, at Colfax, Wash., to Jim and Willa (Dial) Westacott. She was raised on the family farm and attended Potlatch High School, graduating in 1983. She attended Lewis Clark State College earning certificates in word processing and accounting. Susan worked briefly at Michaels, Rite Aid and... Full story
The Good Lord waived Eileen M. Brayton around 3rd base, May 9, 2021, and brought her home. Born January 31, 1928, to Clara and Ray Lyman in Kirkland, Washington, Eileen passed away, like a whisper at 93, in her home surrounded by her family. Eileen was one of three sisters. She grew up in Kirkland, attended Kirkland High School, and entered WSU (WSC) where she met, and married her husband of 67 years, Charles (Bobo) Brayton. After 11 years at Yakima Valley Junior College, where Bobo taught, coac... Full story
Robert "Bob" M. Lemon, 79, a resident of Colfax, Wash., went to be with his bride on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his home in Colfax. Bob finished his race with his family by his side and passed on his Mother's birthday and on his parents' wedding anniversary, what a gift! Bob was born on June 25, 1941, at Spokane, Wash., to Charles Glen and Ada Elizabeth (Webster) Lemon. Bob attended Colfax schools and graduated from the Colfax High School in 1960. After graduation he moved to Safford, Ariz., where... Full story
Janet Camp Celebration of Life Come join us for fellowship, a meal, and sharing memories. Ralston Grange Hall, June 5, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. RSVP janetcampmemorial@gmail.com Sharon Provost Burial Service Burial service for Sharon (Curtis) Provost will be on Sat., May 15, at 2 p.m., at the St. John cemetery. Pastor Lynn Nelson will be officiating. For those that would like, we will get together and visit at the St. John Community Building at the fairgrounds afterwards. Funeral Service for Matt Tollett The service will be held May 22 at noon, at the... Full story
Jaxson L. V. Enfield was born April 26, 2021, to Paola Esqueda and Jonathan Enfield, of Moscow, Idaho. He was 6 pounds, 13 ounces. William R. Steiner was born April 29, 2021, to Ashley and Aaron Steiner, of Palouse. He was 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Steve and Ruth Sutton, of La Conner, and Sue Van Hoose, of Vancouver, WA. Oswa was born May 2, 2021, to Ali Jubran and Samira Edres, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces. She joins her sister, Aisha Jubran (12), and brother, Awab Jubran (6). Colt M. Tennant was born May 4, 2021,...
GARFIELD — James Woomack was recently presented with a Quilt of Valor during a meeting of the American Legion Post 24 in Garfield. Woomack, of Farmington, served in the Navy from 1967 - 1993 during Vietnam and the Gulf War as an aircraft structural mechanic, aircrew and flight engineer. The quilt was made and presented by volunteers of the Greater Spokane Quilt of Valor group. They have joined with more than 10,000 quilters across the nation to honor and comfort those who serve and have been t...
CHENEY — The 2021 Dean's List for Winter, at Eastern Washington University (EWU), was released recently. Students with GPAs of 3.5 or higher and are taking a minimum of 12 hours of instruction per week are honored, according to EWU. The following students from Whitman County made the list: Asotin - Alexa Fisher, Natasha Knight Colfax - Isabelle Erickson, Dane Hall, Christopher Jones, Sadie Thompson Colton - Corey Horstman, Kamryn Nuttman LaCrosse - Jadyn Guske Oakesdale - Madison Shrope P...
MOSCOW — The Palouse Writers Guild announced it is hosting its second annual Writers Festival on June 26 at the 1912 Center in Moscow, Idaho. The event includes workshops, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions. The day will close with Books & Brews, a free family-friendly public event that includes 16 featured authors who have written literary fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, young adult novels, romance, fantasy, and horror. The Palouse Writers Guild will announce the winners of its Fir...
Donald and Carolyn Anderson, of Oakesdale, sold 206 Pearl Street ion Oakesdale to William V. Anderson, of Hauser Lake, Idaho, parcels 1-0645-00-23-08-0000, 1-0645-00-23-07-0000, selling price $0, quit claim deed, April 26 Bailey Short, of Pullman, sold a 1979 Fleetwood mobile home to Michael B. Herrboldt, of Pullman, selling price $0, April 26 Joseph and Kristina West sold a 1973 Nashua 60 x 112 mobile home to Robin and Sean Stratton, of Pullman, selling price $14,900, April 26 Red Dog Investments, of St. John, sold 415 S. Jennings Avenue in...
Lonny G, Skow, 67, booked May 3 for DUI. No bail. Ashley B Cunningham, 26, booked May 3 for harassment. Bail $10,000. Kyler J. Paine, 22, booked May 3 for malicious mischief in the second degree and a warrant from Whitman County District Court for failing to appear regarding a charge of malicious mischief in the third degree. Bail $1,000. Dakota S. Golden, 21, booked May 4 for DUI. No bail. Chase G. Bunker, 19, booked May 5 for DUI. No bail. Justin N. Jorgens, 38, booked May 7 for seven warrants for failing to appear in court regarding three...
Monday, May 3 5:42 p.m. - Main Street – A loose dog was found in a front yard. The homeowner was bitten by the dog before. 6:01 p.m. – Thorn Street – An officer conducted a welfare check. 6:45 p.m. – Oak Street – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person. 6:49 p.m. – Main Street – There was a complaint about trespassing. 7:51 p.m. – Fairview Street – A person complained that their driveway was blocked by a parked car. Tuesday, May 4 2:45 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer responded to a two-vehicle non-injury collision....
Monday, May 3 6:28 a.m. – Albion Road, Pullman – There was a non-injury crash. (No reports for seven hours) 1:43 p.m. – Little Goose Dam Road, LaCrosse – A deputy responded to a civil court matter. 3:57 p.m. – McGrady Road, Colfax – There was a report of fraud. 4:04 p.m. – Rosalia Library – A deputy responded to a report of a suicide attempt. 4:57 p.m. – D Street, Endicott – There was a complaint about a truck with possible rotting meat parked by the fire station. The Endicott code enforcement officer was notified. 7:57 p.m. – F Street, Al...
Warden Mosgrove has issued the following circular letter to the wheat growers: STATE PENITENTIARY, WALLA WALLA-WASH., May 5, 1896 – To Wheat Growers: – The price of grain bags manufactured at the state penitentiary has been reduced from $49 per thousand, last season’s figure to $46 per thousand, f.o.b. Walla Walla. At this extremely low price, we expect to supply the farmers of the wheat raising sections of the state with their grain bags and meet the competition of outside dealers in Calcutta sacks. Our grain bags have not been reduced at al...
The first National Hospital Day ever observed in America, May 12, brought hundreds of visitors to St. Ignatius hospital in this city, where visitors were received from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors were shown all over the hospital and souvenir booklets describing the hospital were given away. At noon the nurses, patients and sisters enjoyed a feast in honor of the occasion, which was also the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, organizer of the first modern hospital and nursing...
The prostitution opinion article missed one “small” detail. What about design? As an example, dad bought this really nice Case IH Quadtrac. The engine is designed to run on diesel, though, it will run on gasoline. I’d get serious acceleration and power out of that “sluggish” diesel motor, something that I like in motors! But alas, that desire for instantaneous gratification seizes up the engine in less than a minute. Not good. Really a poor choice actually, being that I could use that tractor for years and years by following the manufactu...
When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial income replacement for workers who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. It was supposed to be a “bridge” to a new job and not “in lieu of compensation” to remain jobless. The coronavirus pandemic produced massive layoffs. The resulting economic downturn swelled the ranks of unemployed Americans by more than 14 million — from 6.2 million in February to 20.5 mill...
It has become the fashion for people in our town to start conversations with the question “Have you gotten your vaccine yet?” It’s happened to me several times in the last week, and I’m always a bit stunned by the question. You can stop asking me that. It’s none of your business. There. I said it. I’m a very private person and my health care is not your business. I only share my medical history with my health care provider. My health care provider is required by law to protect my privacy. I...
In a previous update to you, I talked about the trifecta of proposals that could drastically increase the price we all pay at the pump. This could raise costs for those that can least afford it, including an increase in food costs. It’s frustrating to report back to you that two of those three bills have passed the Legislature. Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Cap-and-Tax” scheme in Senate Bill 5126 and the high-cost (low-carbon) fuel standard in House Bill 1091 both passed on near party lines. The Legisla...
COLFAX — Tracy Porter pled guilty to reckless burning for lighting five fires to burn tall grass in Rosalia that spread to three abandoned mobile homes. Porter, 65, of Rosalia, was charged with reckless burning in the first degree on May 3 in Whitman County Superior Court. He pled guilty on May 7. The standard sentencing range is 0-60 days in county jail, but Chief Deputy Prosecutor Dan LeBeau recommends Porter receive a first-time offender waiver for any jail time. Porter is scheduled to be s...
COLFAX — The online filing period for political candidates begins May 17 for Whitman County. Applications to run for office are due by 4 p.m. on May 21 to be on the ballot for the November election, according to the Whitman County Auditor’s Office. People have until May 24 to change their mind and withdraw candidacy. If any offices have no declared candidates, a three-day special filing period is from May 25-27. Offices open for election in November include: • Albion – 2 councilmembers • Colfax – 2 councilmembers • Colton – 2 councilmembers...
COLFAX – A man accused of fleeing the Garfield town marshal pled not guilty on May 7 to the charge of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. Taylor Shell, 27, of Moscow, Idaho, was charged on May 3 in Whitman County Superior Court with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. On the evening of April 30, the Garfield Town Marshal Joe Handy spotted a gold 2000 Acura RL being driven by someone he remembered as having a warrant for the driver's arrest, according to court records. H...
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