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This year we have witnessed legislators and courts, totally ignorant of female reproductive biology, impose their ideological beliefs on women’s bodies, unfazed by the suffering that has followed. Now we are subjected to witnessing Republican house members attack Dr. Anthony Fauci, slandering his leadership during the Covid epidemic, second guessing the team that brought us the vaccines that got us out of that disaster, showing us they know diddly squat about science and medicine. What’s next? Well, check out Project 2025, coming to you if MAG...
Being a generational landowner in the area designated for wind turbines, I am not opposed to them when thoughtfully placed. Eastern Whitman County is shockingly illogical. Why place the largest of turbines in a populated rural region with high crop yields, adjacent to Kamiak Butte, a thoroughly utilized park in a region photographed worldwide for its astounding beauty? Shocking in placement and proposed size, Harvest Hills has a contracted filing with the FAA for 70 sights with an additional 25 listed as alternates. Turbines will be 699’ (94 ft...
Homeschooling rates are on the rise across the nation as parents grapple with the dangerous woke agenda being pushed in public schools as well as ineffective teaching methods. Washington is no exception. The Evergreen State has seen one of the biggest homeschooling booms out of all 50 states. Some proponents are even calling it a “miracle” of the Pacific Northwest. The homeschooling surge was first noticed throughout the U.S. during the onset of the pandemic, with many families determining online school was not a viable option for their chi...
It is the time of year to proudly fly our American flags. It began with Memorial Day (May 27) followed by Flag Day (June 14) and ends with the “Grand Finale” on July 4. The common thread is “Old Glory” waving in the breeze. In our country there are no symbols more synonymous with Independence Day than our American flag. It is a powerful emblem of our unity, resilience, and patriotism. It is the time-tested bond which binds citizens from all levels of society, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, races, and genders. We fight and die for which it stan...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 20 to May 22: May 20 Itani Development VI, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Pullman, Wash., sold undeveloped land only, Pullman, Wash., to Itani Quality Homes, Inc., a Washington corporation, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-1244-00-01-04-0000, 1-1244-00-02-03-0000, 1-1244-00-02-04-0000, undisclosed assessed value, Quit Claim Deed. Radu Vasiliu, a single man and Steluta and Viroel Vasilu, Pullman, Wash., sold 10 Margin Street, Endicott, Was...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from May 28 to June 3: May 28 7:20 a.m.- Banta Street, Endicott. Civil matter. 8:41 a.m.- Jennings Road, Pullman. Deputy contacted a company reference a vehicle repossession. 9:27 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Updated the information for a registered sex offender. 12:06 p.m.- Northwest Davis Way, Pullman. Burglary report. 12:25 p.m.- SR 27, milepost 4, Pullman. Citizen dispute. 11:29 p.m.- G Street, Endicott. Other law enforcement calls. 2:50 p.m.- North Mill S...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 28 to June 4: May 28 Robert Thomas Tarver, 35, perjury 1st degree. Held without bail through Superior Court. Timothy Lee Andrew Holly, 26, warrant DUI and making a false statement to a public servant. Held on a $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash bail through District Court. Additional charges May 29, warrant, held without bail through Nez Perce 2nd Judicial District Court. Tiffany Lynn Fernandez, 27, theft 3rd degree and burglary 2nd degree. Held without bail t...
COLFAX — The granddaughter of a Colfax banker in 1935 was found dead in Seattle after a four-hour disappearance. On October 6, 1935, 7-year-old Sally Kelley went missing from her grandmother’s apartment in Seattle, plunging the community into a state of fear and suspicion. Reports say Sally’s parents, Phyllis and Albert Kelley, had left her with Phyllis’ mother, Edith Coolidge, while they attended a dinner. That evening, Sally was seen playing in the hallway of her grandmother’s apartment building, Ben Lamond Apartments. She wore a red plaid dr...
PULLMAN — A water service line on the 100 to 200 block of East Main Street in pullman ruptured and was repaired on the morning of Tuesday, June 4. The rupture occurred as crews installed new storm-water infrastructure, and affected one business. According to reports, crews worked the problem to resolve the issue promptly, and water has been restored to the affected business. Downtown Pullman remains open for business during the Downtown Pullman project. A parking map is available so that patrons can figure out how to get downtown to walk a...
COLFAX — The Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,089,400 in grants to 112 organizations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program. A total of $80,000 was distributed to organizations in Whitman County, including a $10,000 grant to the Community Action Center to develop an affordable home community for six low-income families in Rosalia. Another $10,000 grant to the Downtown Pullman Association will fund the effort to sustain business revenues downtown while new infrastructure is built. Innovia Foundation a...
COLFAX — Commissioners awarded the bid for the Sand Road Overlay Project to Motley and Motley Inc. at their regular Commissioners meeting Monday, June 3, for the bid amount of $2,389,785.35. The project to pave Sand Road will happen over the course of two years with the first half of the road this year and the second half next year, Public Works Director Mark Storey told commissioners. “That breaks up the cost a little bit,” Storey told commissioners, adding that they would know when people ask them these questions . Commissioner Tom Handy...
COLFAX — The 21-year-old man who was initially accused of raping a woman in Pullman has been sentenced on a lesser charge. Elijah Nivar, 21, of Pullman, plead guilty earlier in May in Whitman County Superior Court to felony 3rd-degree assault. Nivar agreed to the plea deal with prosecutors after his rape trial in March ended with a hung jury. Nivar was initially arrested by Pullman Police in July, 2022, for allegedly raping a woman inside her Pullman home in May of that same year. Nivar and the victim had a previous relationship that ended i...
OLYMPIA — State of Washington Governor Jay Inslee directed regulators to reconsider the Horse Heaven Wind Farm Project in Central Washington. In a May 23 letter to the Energy Facility Siting and Evaluation Council, Gov. Inslee asked the council to reconsider portions of its proposed certification for the Wind Farm Project. Gov. Inslee is directing the council to reconsider certain aspects of the draft site certification agreement submitted to his office on April 29, citing the a policy of the state of Washington that states Washington must redu...
STEPTOE - A semi rollover on Wednesday, May 29, temporarily closed Hume Road while officials cleaned up the debris and wood that covered both sides of the roadway. The Whitman County Sheriff's Office reports that Carlos Ivan Badillo Lopez, 25, of Yakima, was driving along the roadway when he drove too far into the shoulder, causing the semi to roll over. "That road isn't designed for the load weight he was carrying and when he drifted over, the load was too heavy," said Whitman County Sheriff...
COLFAX— Whitman County Gazette has hired Matthew Strissel, 39, as a sports reporter. Originally from Rudyard, Mont., Strissel is no stranger to small farming communities having been raised in the farming area of Montana boasting approximately 200 residents. Strissel worked at the Lewiston Tribune before deciding to relocate to Pullman with his wife Bre, two dogs (Evee and Ronald), a Senegel parrot (Kisses), and a chameleon (Bruni). Obtaining his degree in photography from Northwest college in Powell, Wyo., Strissel fell in love with j...
TEKOA — The Port of Whitman County Commissioners approved the first lease on the new Tekoa economic development site during their Monday, June 3, regular meeting. The two-year lease is with Hefty Seed Company, supporting the expansion of the business by providing warehouse seed storage on the 14-acre property northwest of Tekoa. According to a press release from the Port of Whitman the company will store seed in the existing 5,000-square-foot building on the property. Hefty Seed Company offers seed, fertilizer and crop protection for farmers i...
OAKESDALE — During the regular Port of Whitman County meeting on Monday, June 3, commissioners unanimously passed the motion to continue forward in discussion of taking ownership of the Oakesdale Mill. Port Commissioners discussed what it would mean to take ownership of the Mill citing several concerns moving forward. Commissioner Karl Webber said that his two biggest concerns had to do with terms of ownership and when that would take off. “There’s an argument to be said for taking it as soon as possible and there’s also several argumen...
COLFAX - The Hospital Foundation Board of Directors presented a $130,000 check to the Whitman County Hospital and Medical Board of Commissioners on Thursday, May 30. The check is for an instrument washer needed for the hospital, which will be replaced at the same time as the sterilizer. "It is at end of life and it makes sense to replace it at the same the sterilizer is," said Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Manager of Administration Services Laurie Gronning. During the Wednesday, May 15, W...
COLFAX - Tassels were turned as several Whitman County seniors went through graduation ceremonies last weekend, Saturday, June 1 and 2. Colfax, Colton, Garfield-Palouse and Oakesdale all made a huge step forward into their futures on Saturday, June 1 and St. John-Endicott seniors also celebrated with friends and family on Sunday, June 2. On Saturday, Colfax's senior class of 2024 went into the world beyond high school with the motto "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around...
ROSALIA - Battle Days brought the community together for a weekend of celebration and honor in Rosalia. The fun began at 3:30 p.m. with free swimming and games at the pool. Later that evening, the Battle Days Association provided a dinner with live music at the Rosalia City Park. Saturday started out bright and early for the runners and walkers of the community. Rosalia's annual fun run took runners from the fire station through South Whitman Avenue to the monument at Steptoe Battlefield State...
OLYMPIA - Washington anglers will be required to possess a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish and carp, according to a news release by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. The new law signed by Governor Inslee goes into effect June 6. The requirement will provide information on species-specific limits, notably with fish that are under the Endangered Species Act or State Species of Greatest Conservation Need, according to the news release. "As Washington's population grows and recreational fishing activity...
LIND — The town will roar to life this weekend as the annual Lind Grand Parade and Combine Derby return to town. The action begins Friday with car and pickup truck racing. Locals and visitors alike with “run what they brung” to Lion’s Club Arena on state Highway 21. Racing is set to begin at 6 p.m. Expect racers from across Whitman, Franklin, Adams, Lincoln, Spokane and other counties to be among the field. Local car aficionados will bring their classic chasis to Lind City Park and the downtown area for a small car show. Spectators can wander...
COLFAX — Week 6 of the Colfax Men’s Club Spring League occurred on Thursday, May 30. The McGregor Company is in first place in the A-bracket with 193 points, 38.6 average, followed by Idaho Forest Group at 189, 37.8. MDKJ Lawfirm tops the B-bracket with 202 points, 40.4 average, followed by Three Jack National at 190, 38.0. The full results for Week 6 are as follows: A-bracket Idaho Forest Group: Elias Whitefoot, 6; Jacob Keck, 9; Tyson Rogers, 13; Randy Lindbo, 13; total, 41. Whitman Family Dental: Al Kirkpatrick, 12; Ken Arthur, 9; Ken McGree...
COLFAX — On Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, anglers will not be required to have a fishing license for certain species. Trout and bass in lowland lakes across the state, as well as shad can be caught and kept without a license. However, starting this year, a valid license is still required for anyone 15 or older to harvest any species requiring a catch record card, including salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut, and all shellfish. State regulations on fish size and catch limits also remain in effect. “Fish and Wildlife police remind you tha...
