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Simeon Lippert, 33, of Missoula Mont., and Cynthia Dvorak, 56, of Colfax, were arrested Friday, Feb. 23, for possession and burglary and were in Superior Court Friday, Mar. 1 for arraignment, plea and a notice of trial. Lippert went before Superior Court Judge Gary Libey on pleading not guilty to 1st-degree burglary, unlawful possession of a firearm 2nd degree, and possession of a controlled substance. Lippert’s jury trial is set for Apr. 15, 2024, at 9 a.m. Dvorak pled not guilty to 2nd-degree burglary and possession of a controlled s...
ROSALIA — On Monday, Mar. 4, at 9:38 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported that a jackknifed semi-truck was partly blocking US 195 northbound at milepost 66 near Rosalia. Washington State Patrol (WSP) Public Information Officer Sergeant Greg Riddell said that Divines Towing of Spokane was able to remove the blockage within an hour. “The roads were extremely icy,” Riddell said, noting that there were no injuries and the road was closed for a short time. Riddell said that the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office...
Colfax Thursday, Mar. 7 *Bring a friend day* ground beef tacos, totchos (tater tot nachos), taco slaw, fruit: mangoes, pineapple, strawberry Monday, Mar. 11 Lentil chili with cheese and sour cream, broccoli and grape salad, hermit cookie bar Colton Wednesday, Mar. 13 Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, fruit, pie Endicott Tuesday, Mar. 12 Baked potato bar, salad bar, broccoli, roll, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Mar. 13 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, broccoli, apple slices, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Pullman Friday,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Ezrah James Blunt, a boy, was born Feb. 27, 2024 to parents Izzy and DePaul Blunt, of Lewiston, Idaho. He weighed 9 pounds, 8.4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Kopper and Paul Blunt, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Joanna Lowell, of Bothell, and Tolli Forker, of Winthrop. Asher Michael McAdams, a boy, was born Feb. 27, to parents Michael and Renae McAdams, of Colton. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Mike and Jean McAdams, of Mount Vernon. Maternal Grandparents are Carl and Carmen...
COLFAX - Colfax Kiwanis is hosting its first annual masquerade ball this weekend, Sunday, Mar. 10, with light appetizers and snacks available from 6 to 10 p.m. and a DJ from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new event center located at the Golf Course. Colfax Kiwanis member Dan LeBeau said that somebody threw out the idea of a masquerade ball, and they thought it sounded fun. "We are encouraging people to dress up and have a good time, but to go ahead and be comfortable at the same time," LeBeau said about...
TEKOA - Tekoa High School is hosting its Royalty Program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16, at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. Contestants this year include Tekoa High School juniors Clare Wilkins, Lulu Taylor and Denalie Chase. Member of the Tekoa Royalty Committee Karen Blomgren said that the program has been held for at least 28 years or more, and that the royalty get a scholarship at the end of their reign. Blomgren said the program will start with an opening number followed...
COLFAX - The Colfax Distinguished Young Women participants are gearing up for their showcase on Friday, Mar. 22, practicing their talents, routines and learning from the program. In an interview with the Gazette on Monday, Mar. 4, the girls made time from their busy schedules between school, class and sports to speak individually about what the program means to them so far. Many of the girls said they had gained a closer camaraderie with their participating classmates. "I've gotten to be closer...
Annette Louise Clausen, 98, of Tekoa, Wash., passed away in her home on the evening of March 2, 2024. Annette was born on November 28, 1925, in Madera Col., Calif., to George Joseph and Alice Lena Waddell. The family moved to Idaho when Annette was a young child. She spent the remainder of her childhood in the Potlatch area where she worked on the family farm alongside her cousins. Annette graduated from Potlatch High School and went on to study education at The Normal School in Lewiston,... Full story
Edward Franklin Olson, peacefully departed this life at the age of 90 on Monday, February 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Kerri and David Weitz. Ed was born on October 22, 1933, in Colfax, Washington, to Rudolph and Irene Olson. He was the eldest of seven children, preceded in death by his parents and siblings Mel, Bob, Dick, Ron, and Bonnie. Survived by; Janice Olson, wife of 67 years, sister, Debra Allen, Sons Edward (Colleen) Olson of... Full story
Michael Paul Werner, 80, the best husband, Father, Brother, Son, Grandfather, Neighbor, Ranger, and Friend that anyone could ask for, passed away in his sleep on February 26, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. His commitment to the local community and county landscape around parks, social services, and supporting positive outcomes for people will leave a lasting imprint. Mike had a unique ability to bring people together and find solutions to build better experiences and systems for people living and... Full story
Eleven years ago, when we started debating the climate agenda in Olympia, I sat on a study committee we called the Climate Legislative Executive Workgroup and asked an unpopular question: How much good will these policies do and how much will they cost? How dare I ask a question like that? The fate of Mother Earth was at stake. No expense was too great. Today, we are starting to get an idea of the cost. How would you like to pay $20,000? How about $50,000 or more? This is how much individual...
Dear Whitman County families, This has been a challenging few weeks for our community, our hospital and our practice. In light of the recent turmoil and announcement of closure of the Whitman Hospital Family Birth Unit, we felt that you should hear from us directly. You have trusted us to care for you, to protect you and to help bring your children into the world, and we want you to know that we are dedicated to continue to do so. For a number of reasons, many of which have been presented untruthfully or incompletely, the decision was made to...
As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts have gone unrecognized. The American Tree Farm program has emphasized sustainability and managing lands for water quality, wildlife, wood, and recreation. In recent years, it has included climate change. According to the American Forest Foundation, families and individuals collectively care for the largest portion of forests in the U.S., more...
COLFAX—The Colfax Police reported the following calls from Feb. 23 – Feb.27: Feb. 23 4:38 p.m.- Citizen assist main street. 5:41 p.m.- Civil call SR 195. 5:52 p.m.- Civil call Spring Street. 9:46 p.m.- Trespassing complaint Mill Street. Feb. 24 7:17 a.m.- Communications problem Vista Point Drive. 9:50 a.m.- Civil call Hillcrest Drive. Feb. 25 9:24 a.m.- Abdominal pain Fairview Street. Feb. 26 3:27 p.m.- Suspicious person/circumstance Cedar Street. 4:51 p.m.- Injured person Mill Street. Feb. 27 9:39 a.m.- Animal problem/complaint Hillcrest Dri...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Feb. 27 – Mar. 4: Feb. 27 7:39 a.m.- Cherry Creek Road, St. John. Stray animal. 8:19 a.m.- SR 195 and Cashup Flat Road, Colfax. Traffic violation. 12:04 p.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John High School. DARE. 2:20 p.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Other law enforcement calls. 3:07 p.m.- Mill Street, Colfax. Suspicious person/circumstance. 6:41 p.m.- Throop Street, Steptoe. Welfare check. 7:46 p.m.- SR 195, Uniontown. Harassment. Feb. 28 12:39 a...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Feb. 28 – Mar. 4: Feb. 28 Cameran Kerr Douglas Laferriere, 21, 2 counts of protection order violation. Held without bail through District Court. Feb. 29 Robert Daniel Abernathy, 41, theft 3 rd degree, criminal trespass 2 nd degree. Held on a$750 cash bail through District Court. Joseph Osias Robinett, 44, Washington Department of Corrections assault 3rd weapon or other warrant. Held without bail through other court. Mar. 1 Teressa Ann Halverson, 37, residential bur...
Feb. 23 Michael and Michele Harrison, and Mark and Mary Harrison, each t o an undivided 1/ 4 interest, Colfax, Wash., sold 4251 Ed Hamilton Road, Endicott, Wash., to Raw Diamond LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Endicott, Wash., parcels 2-0000-42-16-07-8901, 2-0000-42-16-07-8902, selling price $162,500, Warranty Deed. Schierman Farms LLC, Spokane, Wash., sold land only, St. John, Wash., to Kile Family Land, LLC, Pullman, Wash., parcel 2-0000-42-18-1900, selling price $385,000, Statutory Warranty Deed. Feb. 27 Phillip Henderson,...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Mar. 1: Mar. 1 Leroy C. Colvin, was found guilty of reckless endangerment and is sentenced to a deferred sentence for 6 months, with 30 days of jail, 30 suspended. The defendant has supervised probation for 6 months, and the purpose of probation is to provide any and all resources available to the defendant and to verify law abiding behavior as well as compliance with recommendations of CPS/DCYF....
OLYMPIA — A bill to encourage home ownership by making it easier to construct smaller condominium buildings is on its way to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 5792, introduced by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, would exclude buildings with 12 or fewer units that are no more than three stories high from the definition of “multiunit residential building” if one story is utilized for above- or below-ground parking or retail space. The House of Representatives passed the measure Friday, 96-0; the Senate approved it 49-0 last month. It now awa...
COLFAX –– Fawnda Kay, 43, of Lewiston, Idaho, was arrested while driving with her license suspended on Sunday, Mar. 3 at 9:03 p.m. She is facing four separate charges of DWLS 3rd Degree 46.20.342, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Making False Statements, and 2nd Degree Identity Theft. Probable Cause Statements report that Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputy Cory Alcantar observed the vehicle traveling northbound on Main Street with a temporary license tag. Upon making a right-hand turn onto Tyler Street without signa...
OLYMPIA — Two bills introduced by Sen. Mark Schoesler have stalled in the House. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Legislative District, including Cheney, Medical Lake, southern Spokane County and other areas. “Unfortunately, two bills that I introduced received their death sentences in the House,” Schoesler said last week of Senate Bills 5291 and 5344. Senate Bill 5291 would have helped restaurants, taverns and similar establishments navigate the state’s permitting process through automatic license approvals and renewals if the state...
PULLMAN –– Chester Pitner, 52, and Teressa Halverson, 37, were arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail on Friday, Mar. 1, after they were apprehended following eyewitness testimony from a neighbor, Steven Warn. Warn observed Pitner and an unidentified female loading stolen items into a U-Haul cargo van. Pinter and Halverson both face charges of Residential Burglary, Theft 2nd Degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver. Halverson and Pinter were booked in Whitman County Jail through Whitman County Sup...
COLFAX - Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, voting to shutter their obstetric services at the hospital. Dr. Peter Edminster told the Gazette on Monday, Mar. 4, that the board made the decision, that it was not on the meeting agenda for Feb. 21. Those present at the meeting were only aware it was an option once it was voted on. According to Edminster those who are in opposition to the closure believe that the birthing unit is...
COLTON — Gun club results for week eight are as follows: Colton: 16-yard scores: Faron Craig, 25. Jace Herrman, 25. Zarn Clausen, 24. Jim Curran, 24. Jim Dahmen, 24. Brien DeAtley, 24. Keven Hattenburg, 24. Terry Koeper, 24. Guy Olson, 24. Terry Roberts, 24. Brandon Vandevender, 24. Shane Warner, 24. Cole Zacha, 24. Alex Powers, 24. Erin Bauer, 24. Rachel Kennedy, 24. Women 16-yard shooters: Erin Bauer, 24. Rachel Kennedy, 24. Carisa King, 23. Aspen Vandevender, 23. Junior 16-yard shooters: W...
