Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLTON - On the evening of September 13, 1998, Wawawai Landing was disrupted by a distress call that would unravel a web of intrigue and deception. Whitman County Sheriff's Deputy Douglas W. Hurlburt responded to a report of a potential drowning at approximately 9:10 p.m. Reports say that he observed a man, Joseph S. Tanner, 26, of Lewiston, in an upset state. Tanner reportedly relayed a troubling narrative to the deputy as he described a boating excursion with his friend, Gwydyn Stryder...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 16 to May 20: May 16 Antone Bourdeau, 49, montana 8th judicial district felony assault warrant. Held on $100,000 bond, $10,000 cash through other court. Anthony John Emerson, 49, controlled substance amphetamine and meth, possession with intent to deliver meth. Held without bail through Superior Court. May 17 Robert Samuel Crawford, 39, assault 2nd degree, domestic violence. Held without bail through Garfield County Superior Court. May 18 Luck Zynoy Phouphayry, 27...
COLFAX —The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 8 to May 16: May 8 4:34 p.m.- Trespassed two subjects for drinking on North Main Street. May 9 2:25 p.m.- Code violations North West Street. 4:17 p.m.- Traffic violation East James Street and South Mill Street. 7:48 p.m.- APS referral West Fairview Street. 10:13 p.m.- Agency assistance North Mill Street. May 10 6:42 a.m.- Traffic violation North Main Street. 11:34 a.m.- Warrant arrest North Main Street. 2:59 p.m.- Traffic violation SR 195 milepost 40, southbound....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 9 to May 17: May 9 Janice K. Olson, Colfax, Wash., sold 502 N Mill Street, Colfax, Wash., to Hearth Holdings, LLC, an Idaho Limited Liability Company, Coeur Da Lene, Idaho., selling price $70,000, Statutory Warranty Deed. May 10 Starr Grain Limited Liability Company, a Washington limited liability company, Palouse, Wash., sold 324 South Main Street, Colfax, Wash., parcels 1-0040-00-29-07-0000, 1-0040-00-29-08-0000, 1-0040-00-29-09-0000, selling pri...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from May 14 to May 20: May 14 12:17 a.m.- SR 195 and Country Club Road, westbound Country Club, Pullman. Traffic violation. 9:07 a.m.- Old Thornton Highway, milepost 4, Rosalia. Recovered stolen vehicle. 11:11 am.- 167 SR128, Red Wolf Bridge, Clarkston. Welfare check. 12:55 p.m.- South Hillcrest Drive, Hilltop RV Park, Colfax. Domestic dispute. 1:24 p.m.- South Main Street, ifo court house, Colfax. Traffic offense. 1:44 p.m.- Wawawai Road, Nisqually John Landing, Cla...
TEKOA — The open city council seat for position five closed on Monday, May 20, after a local woman was appointed. Shelly Ausmus, of Tekoa, was appointed after submitting an application and answering three questions for the board. The seat was opened after B.J. Sperber submitted his letter of resignation for unspecified reasons. Ausmus was voted 4-2 against Brad Chandler of Tekoa. She previously applied and ran against Roy Shulz for the mayoral election, but lost. One other candidate, Stephanie Apple-Clark of Dusty, also applied but received zer...
GARFIELD - Families and community members gathered along California Street as an announcer declared who was walking through the Saturday, May 18, May Day annual parade. The second day of the festivities started out with the kids parade, locals could be seen riding down the street on four wheelers and walking with colorful costumes. Following the kids, were Whitman County Garfield Fire District 3 fire trucks. One engine shot a stream of water out over the street. Ambulances from Whitman County...
GARFIELD - A GoFundMe webpage has been set up to raise money to help the family of the four-year-old boy who was hit by a vehicle in Garfield on Saturday, May 11. Avery Eldridge, 4, of Garfield, was reportedly riding his bike on the sidewalk when he was hit by a neighbor who was attempting to back out of his driveway. Eldridge sustained severe, however not life-threatening, injuries, according to the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. Reports say the rear tire of the truck ran over Eldridge's...
TEKOA - The Lilac Festival Armed Forces Torchlight Parade procession was halted when a shooting broke out in a convenience store along the parade route on Saturday, May 18. Reports say the shooting occurred at 9 p.m. over ice cream near Washington Street and Sprague Avenue. The shooting resulted in the hospitalization of two individuals. Police arrested Charles H. Michael, 32, on suspicion of first-degree assault after he received treatment at a local hospital for a head wound due to the...
COLFAX — Cemeteries across the county will fly the flag in remembrance of service men and women who gave their lives for their country. The annual Colfax event will be held at 10 a.m. at the cemetery, 804 State Route 272. Resident funeral director and longtime volunteer Craig Corbeill said they the call the program put on by the FFA students the Flag Program. Corbeill said that the program has happened for over 20 years, and that this year’s program will start with a service led by Pastor Bob Engles with singing provided by Craig and Kri...
PALOUSE -- On Thursday, May 23, the communities of Garfield and Palouse gathered on Palouse's Main Street to bid good luck to their high school track and field athletes. The track and field team punched their ticket to the State with district placements May 15 and May 18. The school bus was escorted by firefighters and local law enforcement down Main Street and to Garfield, with a crowd of locals and parents holding signs and wishing them well in their upcoming track and field...
