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Tina Irene Gudmunson, resident of Colfax, Washington, died April 27, 2021 at Deaconess Hospital and Medical Center, Spokane Wash. A celebration of life service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Colfax, Wash., on May 27, at 11 a.m. Tina was born June 16, 1969 in Moscow, Idaho, to Donald and Elmira Gudmunson. She was the eighth of nine children in the Gudmunson family. Tina lived all but a brief period of her life in Colfax where she attended school, graduating in 1988. Tina loved to... Full story
James "Jim" Henry Deife died peacefully on May 22, 2021, at The Courtyard, where he has resided for the last two years. Born September 24, 1944, to Lucretia McNeilly Deife and Henry Deife in Colfax, Washington. Sadly, Jim never met his Dad who died in conflict during World War II. Jim was raised by his mother and grandparents, Art and Lucretia McNeilly, at the family ranch and then moving into town. He spent many hours with his grandfather Art, mastering hoeing the garden and going on... Full story
A loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Nicole Morgan Overton left this world unexpectedly on May 23, 2021. Born in Spokane, Washington, on September 18, 1998, to Phillip and Laurie Overton, she grew up in Tekoa, Wash., where she graduated High School in 2017. Nikki was funny, caring, and had a big heart. She was known to many as Moose, a nickname that she received in basketball. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. We will always remember her infectious... Full story
COLFAX - The Wheatland Arms apartments on Mill Street was named the City of Colfax Yard of the Month for May. The grounds are directed by Sandy Robinson. "It's just beautiful out there, just beautiful," said resident Queenie Leinweber. "It's gorgeous."...
COLFAX — Colfax High School’s “Top Dog” winners for April were announced. The Top Dog program began this year to honor students excelling in each department for effort, attitude, hard work, and helping others. Teachers in each department nominate students and vote on a winner. For the character award, any staff member may nominate a student and the whole staff votes. The program is for students in grades 9-12. The Top Dogs are as follows: • History: Senior Madisyn Jarosch • Science: Senior Caden Noha • CTE: Junior Cora Shindler • Fine Arts:...
The family of Ronald Olson invites you to a celebration of life on Saturday, May 29, at 11 a.m., at the Colfax Golf Course. Bring your best stories to share. Food will be provided.... Full story
Come join us for fellowship, a meal, and sharing memories. Ralston Grange Hall, June 5, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. RSVP [email protected]... Full story
COLFAX - Two young men from Colfax finished medical school this month. Sam Mellor, a member of the Colfax High School class of 2010, graduated from University of Washington Medical School in Seattle on May 22. The son of Dr. Kim and Sue Mellor, Sam begins a five-year residency in orthopedic surgery later this week in Greenville, SC. Brent Conrad, Colfax High School class of 2012, graduated from the Elson S. Floyd WSU Medical School in Spokane on May 6. The son of Ron and Jody Conrad, Brent will...
COLFAX - A new show by Colfax photographer Tom Mohr pays tribute to "Mike's Gazebo," an installation on a farm near Johnson by the late Mike Druffel. Mohr's four 60 X 60 panels are on display in the front room at The Center on Main Street in Colfax, from June 1 – July 31. "I'm more like a producer on this. It's a work done by me to show someone else's work in a good fashion," Mohr said. Druffel used old iron hand tools to form the decorative walls of the gazebo. Mohr's work was featured at t...
COLFAX - The Colfax American Legion Todd-French Post 41 donated 78 U.S. flags to the city to be displayed on Main Street lamp posts for Memorial Day weekend. Seventy flags are 3 x 5 feet and eight are 5 x 8. The eight are to go up on two flag poles donated by the Legion to McDonald Park, one pole each at the baseball and softball fields....
Colfax Thursday, June 3 Chicken parmesan, pasta with garlic butter, beets, carrots, Caesar salad, birthday dessert Endicott Tuesday, June 1 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, June 1 Birthday party: Chicken parmesan, pasta with garlic butter, beets, carrots, Caesar salad, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, June 2 Birthday party: Chicken parmesan, pasta with garlic butter, beets, carrots, Caesar salad, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, June 1 Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, chocolate chip cookie Friday, June 4...
Samaya Sajan was born on May 13, 2021, to Sajan K. Sadanandan and Sorya Thyagarajan, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pounds, 13.3 ounces. Grandparents are P.T. Sandanandan and P.K. Ponnamma, of Bhilap, India, and P.K. and Geptya Thyagarajan, of Rampur, India. She joins a sister, Shanaya Sajan (4). Isla J. Grindeland was born on May 19, 2021, to Isaac and Anna Grindeland, of Pullman. She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Dale and Pixie Grindeland, of Longmont, Colo., and Grand Forks, ND,...
Recent weekend visitors at the Dick and Helen Appel home were there to give their Mother a special Mother’s Day gift. The children and grandchildren weeded, trimmed and planted her flower beds. Those helping were Barb and Bruce Wollstein of Lacey; Caroline Kunkel of Pullman; Neil and Liz Appel and Noemi, John Paul, Grace and Michael of Dusty; Eric and Shannon Appel and Christopher, Sarah, and Kyle of Dusrty; and Bruce Appel of Spokane. All their efforts were much appreciated by their Mother....
8 years ago The Commoner May 22, 1896 Mrs. Julia E. McClung died near Palouse May 7 of quick consumption. Edward Powe and Winnifred Chapin were married Near Kamiak May 13. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McQueen of Farmington died Sunday May 10. Palouse will celebrate decoration day, the exercises to be conducted under the auspices of G.A.R. The Hull case at Pullman has been settled, says the Herald, by Hull paying his fine and the whiskey being returned to him. Uniontown is now without an exclusive harness shop, the entire stock of Hof...
Donald B. S. Huffstutler, 18, booked on May 18 for warrants for failure to comply regarding charges of theft in the second degree and theft of a motor vehicle. Bail $50,000. Leigh Bonner, 28, booked May 18 for a warrant from Washington County, Ore., regarding charges of aggravated theft in the first degree, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and theft in the first degree. Bail $20,000. Brian S. Austin, 47, booked May 18 for DUI, driving while license his was suspended in the third degree, and ignition int...
(No reports provided for May 14 to May 17) Tuesday, May 18 8:37 a.m. – Fairmont Road – An officer assisted another agency. 12:34 p.m. – South Street – A red Kia was reported to be parked at the location for a long time. 1:56 p.m. – Oak Street – An officer arrested Donald Huffstutler on a warrant. 2:54 p.m. – Main Street – An officer deputy conducted a welfare check. 3:46 p.m. – Main Street – A person was reported for trying to steal clothes at a sidewalk sale. 7:00 p.m. – Mill Street – A bag with a crack pipe in it was reported to be found. W...
Monday, May 17 5:03 a.m. – Carothers Roads, Pullman – A deputy responded to a hang-up call. 7:46 a.m. – Pullman Airport Road, Pullman – A deputy responded to a citizen with as complaint about the mask mandate and told the citizen it was a civil issue, not criminal. 10:59 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – There was a report of a suspicious person. 1:48 p.m. – SR 195, Uniontown – There was a report of a traffic violation. 2:46 p.m. – Alder Street, Tekoa – A deputy responded to a hang-up call. 4:03 p.m. – Steptoe – A deputy investigated a report of...
New COVID workplace restrictions, issued by Washington State Labor and Industries (L&I) on May 21, require employers to check employee vaccine documents before allowing relaxation of social distancing and mask requirements in the workplace. The new state rules require an employer to confirm, and have employees prove their vaccine medical status. The process used to verify vaccination, and the medical status of the employee's vaccination record, including the employee medical information must be...
Sports are important for more than entertainment. For our young student-athletes, it helps them be healthy, learn the importance of teamwork, how hard work can pay off with success, and how to cope when it doesn't. In a normal year, the work it takes to organize and coordinate high school students, coaches, and teams is huge and daunting. Canceling a season is emotionally hard. Putting on an abbreviated sports season that ends before the seniors graduate is extremely difficult. This "winter"...
Masks are coming off. Most residents wanting a coronavirus vaccination have gotten one. Sports are on and students are back in the classroom. It’s not a coronavirus emergency that’s keeping Washingtonians from going back to work. Over the past several weeks, I’ve had numerous conversations with owners and managers trying to get their small businesses back on solid financial ground. Given residents’ frustration of being pent up for more than 14 months, you’d think that would be easy. But it’s not...
Memorial Day is not to honor living veterans, but the military personnel who died in the line of duty. "We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance ... Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic," said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John A. Logan in 1868. It was three years after the Civil War...
COLFAX — The Colfax School District hired a new principal for Jennings Elementary. Jacob Tucker starts July 1. He comes from Forest Grove, Ore., where he was dean of students for Harvey Clark Elementary School since 2019. A former fifth-grade teacher, Tucker has a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University in elementary education and a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy from Portland State University. He interviewed in town on May 11, along with two other candidates. The day’s itinerary included a tour of Colfax,...
COLFAX – Colfax Future Farmers of America (FFA) won numerous awards in the virtual 2021 Washington State FFA Convention on May 13-15. In the Agricultural Sales Career Development Event (CDE) members demonstrate sales skills in the service industry. The 2021 sales product was Miracle-Gro organic nutrition products. Colfax had three teams placing in the top eight in the state, and five individuals gaining Top 10 recognition. Team 1 is the 2021 Washington FFA state winner and represents Colfax a...
PULLMAN – Two bar employees stopped a homeless man from robbing a Pullman couple by threatening them with a skateboard. Roland G. Davis, 30, a homeless person, was charged in Whitman County Superior Court on May 18 with attempted robbery in the second degree. His last known address was Salem, Ore. An elderly couple was walking on Grand Avenue in Pullman on May 17 when they were confronted by a man wielding a skateboard in a threatening manner, according to a police report. "He yelled, 'Give m...
