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COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from May 3: Dwain Longfellow, by and through Wes Whitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney pursuant to a plea agreement to amend the charges of DUI to negligent driving 1st degree. The defendant operated a motor vehicle in the manner both negligent and likely to endanger person or property and exhibits the effects of having consumed alcohol or indicating liquor. Therefore the defendant is found guilty of negligent driving first degree, and is s...
MOSCOW, Idaho — The man charged with murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022 has had his alibi called into question after being described as “too broad” by prosecution. Bryan Kohberger, 29, faces four charges of first-degree murder and the single count of burglary relating to the deaths of four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin, that occurred on November 13, 2022. A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf in May 2023. Prosecution is seeking the death penalty. Despi...
COLFAX - A local family seeking justice for the death of their mother, Shannon Kambitsch, 58, of Deer Park, will go to trial after two and a half years of six continuances in the homicide case in Spokane County. A new readiness trial date is set for Tuesday, May 28, and the trial date is set for June 17. Shannon Kambitsch's son James Campbell and his wife Angela Campbell have been raising funds to pay for court costs, and are holding a benefit from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 18, at...
GARFIELD — A four-year-old child was transported via Life Flight after sustaining serious injuries following a hit from a neighbor's vehicle. Reports say Whitman County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, to an injury accident on Union Street involving a four-year-old. Reports say deputies determined a homeowner was attempting to back their vehicle into their driveway from Union Street, and a 4-year-old child, who lived next door, was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk near the driveway e...
COLFAX - A rare occurrence brought residents of Whitman County and Eastern Washington out on Friday, May 10, to stare up in wonder as the Aurora Borealis filled the night sky with vibrant radiating colors. The show of nature had been reported earlier Friday, as The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement relaying updates the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center to alert of an ongoing geomagnetic storm. Spokane National Weather...
COLFAX — Election filings for 2024 have ended, and many new candidates filed from Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 10. This year, two notable filings oppose local State Representative Joe Schmick, who has run unopposed for the last six years for the ninth district. Two Democrats filed on Friday, May 10. Arianna Arends and Pam Kohlmeier, both of Spokane, will challenge Schmick in the primary. The top two vote-getters from the August primary will advance to the November general election. “I welcome the opportunity to engage with fellow can...
OAKESDALE –– On Monday, May 13, residents gathered at the Oakesdale Fire Department for an evening meeting discussing the future of the iconic J.C. Barron Flour Mill, commonly called the "Old Mill". The meeting was held in conjunction with the Town of Oakesdale, the Innovia Foundation and the Port of Whitman County. Constructed in 1908, the flour mill is the last of its 18 counterparts still standing in Whitman County. Since it was put up for sale in 2022 by previous owner MaryJane Butters, the...
Motley-Motley, Inc. is seeking sub-bids from all interested firms including disadvantaged, minority, and women business enterprises for this project. Contact Aaron Motley at 509-432-1322 (aaron@motleymotley.com) to discuss project information & possible opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer Published May 16, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE CLOSURE OF COLFAX MUNICIPAL POOL FOR RENOVATIONS 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 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...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW11.40.030) 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 the...
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...
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 (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/telecommunication-relayservices....
CLOSE OUT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Malden Town Council in the Malden Fire Department training room, located at 14 West Moreland Avenue, on June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on the new Malden fire station funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The training room is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF TEKOA SCRUB SEAL PROJECT Sealed bids will be received at Tekoa City Hall, 419 N. Washington Street, P.O. Box 927, Tekoa, WA 99033, until 2:00:00 PM, Thursday May 30, 2024, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Tekoa City Hall at 419 N WashingtonStreet, Tekoa, WA. Base Bid: The base bid work generally consists of completing a scrub seal over approximately 10,345 SY of existing asphalt and including a fog se...
City of Pullman Notice to Consultants for Citywide Intersection Improvement Project and Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements The city of Pullman, Washington requests statements of qualifications (SOQs) from qualified consultants to provide design engineering services for two projects titled Citywide Intersection Improvement Project (Project A) and Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements (Project B). This consultant agreementis expected to be in place in July 2024 through January 2025 with the option for the City of Pullman to extend it...
CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Pullman at the Public Works Department, Attention: Bethany Johnson, 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A, Pullman, WA 99163, until 10:00 a.m. local time, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, for the following: Project Pullman City Cemetery Expansion 2024 Contract No.23-05 This project consists of clearing and grubbing approximately 2.4 acres of what is predominantly farmland, stripping topsoil, stockpiling topsoil, grading subgrade, constructing approximately 1,410 linear feet of gravel roadway, re...
