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LACROSSE - Four LaCrosse graduates celebrated their next steps in life in an auditorium filled with family and friends at the LaCrosse Class of 2023 graduation ceremony Saturday, June 10, at 11 a.m. Tanner Fleming, Isaac Damon Kobelski, Wyatt Schwartz, and Zackery Zupan all walked into the gym to Pomp and Circumstance with a standing welcome to the stage. Isaac Kobelski stepped up to the podium, thanking the families and faculty that have been with them since the beginning. Kobelski thanked...
ROSALIA – The 13 members of the Rosalia High School Class of 2023 graduated Saturday, June 10, with advice to stay positive. Keynote speaker Terry Boxleitner and Valedictorian Riley Daniel Gehring both offered that advice before a packed gymnasium at the school, 916 S. Josephine Ave. Before receiving the words of wisdom on attitude, Salutatorian Erik Xavier Lazcano and Principal Matt McLain welcomed commencement-goers. "It's been a long 13 years," Lazcano said, with McLain following him up s...
Colfax Thursday, June 15 Beef Stroganoff, Peas and Carrots, Green Salad, Fruit Salad Monday, June 19 Closed LaCrosse Tuesday, June 20 Hawaiian Burger with Ham & Pineapple, Zesty Pasta, Salad with Vegetables, Chocolate Chip Cookie Palouse Wednesday, June 21 Cook’s Choice Pullman Friday, June 16 Hawaiian Burger with Ham & Pineapple, Zesty Pasta Salad with Vegetables, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Tuesday, June 20 Beef Enchiladas, Salsa and Sour Cream, Spanish Rice, Fresh Veggies, Danish Oatmeal Cookies Uniontown Wednesday, June 21 Lasagna, Green S...
ROSALIA - Mike Day confirmed he held another successful raffle at this year's Battle Days Saturday, June 3 through Sunday, June 4, raising $957. "It went great," Day said, adding that he raffled forty-eight items. Some items Day raffled included a bird feeder from Tekoa Pharmacy, which Sandy Barns took home; Sports shirts from WIA Seattle; a $40 gift certificate from the Brass Rail in Rosalia won by C Johson; A blanket from Shriner's, which Kay Kjack won. Other items donated included golf balls...
COLFAX — The Perkins House is hosting its annual Ice Cream Social this Saturday, June 17, at 623 North Perkins Avenue from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event is for the whole family to enjoy ice cream sundaes, yard games, tours of the historical Perkins House, and live music. Director of the Whitman County Historical Society, Valerie Gregory, stated that she attends the ice cream social and is looking forward to the first year they’ll be able to serve ice cream again. “They’re going to have an ice cream sundae bar,” Gregory said, explaining that duri...
GARFIELD — Commander Penny Martinez stated that the American Legion Post Number 24 is dwindling in the number of members they need to stay open. “It is down to 5 of us, and then a couple of people on Zoom that no longer live here but wanted to stay members of our Club,” Martinez said. The G. Raymond McCown American Legion Post Number 24 is a Washington Non-Profit Fraternal Organization established on May 1, 1939. Its mission is to provide mutual support to Veterans and their families, and it is committed to mentoring young and sponsoring whole...
Pullman Regional Hospital Brantley James, a boy, was born June 6, 2023 to parents Celina Cole and Sam Gragert, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Cindy and Sam Gragert, of Moscow. Maternal Grandparents are Julie Cole, of Libby, Mo, and Randy Cole, of Vancouver. Brantley joines brother Chase, 7, and Sister Rachael, 2, at home. Luke Charles Cucchiara, a boy, was born June 11, 2023, to parents Cory and Sarah Cucchiara, of Colton. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Teresa and Chris...
ENDICOTT — The Endicott Community Club had their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6th. They are working on the July 4th Celebration. There is a roughed-out schedule being worked on. The Celebration will be on July 4th beginning at 5PM. The full schedule will be out soon. They are working on the Community Garden. This year the Garden has been planted with a variety of different color Pumpkins. The Endicott Grade School and Jr. High had their last day on Friday June 9th. They also held a reception on the 9th for 3 retiring ladies: Lorraine S...
COLFAX - Colfax local Nikki Nolt,34, and her husband, Shane Nolt, 33, moved here in 2015 with their three daughters, Madilyn, 8, Savannah, 6, and Emily, 3. Nolt received the opportunity to take a promotion to either Pullman or the Lewis Clark Valley with her job at the Blood Center. "We toured all around the different areas," Nolt said, explaining that Colfax felt the most like home. She shared that Colfax felt the safest and best place to raise a family. "We landed on Colfax thinking it was jus...
From cars to bigfoot to high-speed sprint boats, you don’t have to look very far to find something to do this weekend. But dad won’t care if you take him somewhere or just spend time with him. For dad, Father’s Day isn’t about spending money, it’s about time – time to connect, reflect and enjoy each other’s company. Dads spend a lifetime taking care of the needs of their children. Through their children’s formative years into college, fathers bring structure, discipline, logic and focus to a...
China’s growing dominance of critical metals production and stockpiles is setting off global alarms. It has American manufacturers in a bind as they ramp up domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production. Ores containing these elements are in deposits across our planet; however, the technology to process them is largely in China. As the China Communist Party (CCP) under Xi Jinping exerts its leverage, America and its allies are facing global economic and military challenges. China is t...
PULLMAN - December typically brings a countdown of excitement for the holidays. Families gather together, be merry, and enjoy the company of their friends. It was a cold and cloudy day on Friday, Dec. 7, 1979, when the city of Pullman and surrounding areas were informed of the murder of their beloved dance instructor, Nona Rae Lynch. The time of celebration for those who knew her was quickly overcome with mourning. It was the late morning of Thursday, Dec. 6, when Nona's body was found crumpled...
Joseph Langlee and Marjorie Owne, and Marcus and Lora Langlee, of Pullman, sold 1125 SW Lost Trail Drive, Pullman, Wash., to Zack Ndawng and Seng Mai, of Moscow, Idaho., parcel 1-1428-00-03-11-0000, selling price $469,900, Statutory Warranty Deed, May 30, 2023. Nicole Elizabeth Reierson and Marsela Louis Markovic, of Liberty Lake, Wash., sold select land in Colfax, to Owen Laurence Blair, and Alyssa Lynn Mills, of Colfax, Wash., parcel 1-0040-0017-07-0000, selling price $276,000, Warranty Deed, May 30, 2023. BRB LLC, a Washington limited...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from May 26 to June 7. May 26 3:45 a.m.- Main St, Domestic Dispute 1:30 p.m.- Middle St, Vicious Animal Complaint May 27 10:05 a.m.- Main St, Noise Complaint 10:10 a.m.- Main St, Accident NonInjury 11:45 a.m.- Main St, Suspicious Person/Circumstance 6:09 p.m.- Main St, Unsecure Premise 7:21 p.m.- Mill St, Parking Problem May 29 7:27 a.m.- Morton St, Suspicious Person/Circumstance 9:39 a.m.- Colfax, Violate Court Order 10:10 a.m.- Main St, Stray Animals 11:51 a.m.- Tyler S...
June 2 2:28 a.m.- SR 195 & Fulfs Rd, Pullman, Suspicious Circumstance 3:19 a.m.- Cashup Flat Rd, Colfax, Suspicious Person 4:13 a.m.- Cashup Flat Rd, Colfax, Traffic Violation 7:21 a.m.- N Mill St, Colfax, Transportation Detail 9:49 a.m.- N Mill St, Colfax, Sex Offender Registration 12:00 p.m.- Broadway St, Colton, Suspicious Circumstance 12:02 p.m.- Endicott Rd, Endicott, Animal Problem 12:07 p.m.- N Madison St, Tekoa, Welfare Check 5:21 p.m.- N Whitman Ave, Rosalia, Malicious Mischief 5:24 p.m.- W Front St, Albion, Threatening 7:02 p.m.- N...
PULLMAN — The Bill Chipman Trail between Moscow and Pullman will be sprayed by Whitman County Parks Department which started, Monday, June 12. Reports state the spraying will continue through Sunday, June 18, until completed. Times and days are to be determined by the area’s weather....
COLFAX — Washington State Patrol and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission are partnering for a “Surviving Summer” campaign, which aims to reduce injury and fatality collisions which started Friday, June 9, and continues through September 7. June through September is the highest straight stretch for traffic-related fatalities in Washington. The campaign asks drivers to be courteous, drive sober, and slow down to make roads safe during the summer....
COLFAX — Local Whitman County man Nicholas J. Bunch, 40, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail after attempting to steal a vehicle while armed on Friday, June 9. Bunch has been charged with Burglary in the First Degree, two counts of Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission in the Second Degree, Driving With License Suspended (DWLS) in the Second Degree, Harassment with Threats to Kill, Failing to Drive a Vehicle with Ignition Interlock Built-In and Driving Under the Influence. The Garfield native appeared under the influence o...
COLFAX — An Airway Heights man, Joseph Baker, 28, was arrested by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop in November of 2021 and was sentenced on Monday, June 5, to spend eight years in prison. Baker was arrested with a large number of narcotics during a fall 2021 traffic stop in Colfax and was found with a stolen loaded handgun, over 800 dollars in cash, over 100 fentanyl pills, two ounces of methamphetamine, two ounces of heroin, and digital scales. He was initially charged at the state level in Whitman County Superior Cour...
CLARKSTON –– A Clarkston man was arrested on the felony charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Fentanyl), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Stolen Property. Monte D. Clark (36), of Clarkston, was discovered by detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force (QCDTF) and is a known felon with a lengthy criminal history. Detectives from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Clarkston Police Department and Lewiston Police Dep...
SEATTLE — Seattle, Washington will be the official home for all high school football state championship games for the upcoming football season. This change comes from playing championship games at the Tacoma Dome in Seattle during previous seasons. The games will now all be held at Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus. Games will start Friday, December 1, and finish Saturday, December 2. Friday’s games will be at 11 a.m., three p.m., and seven p.m. The 3A, 1A, and 1B title games will take place Friday. Saturday, December 2 will...
COLFAX - The Moscow Baseball Association concluded their Cal Ripken League season Monday, June 12, with a tournament that saw two Colfax teams take podium spots. There are two divisions in the Moscow Baseball Association. There is the Cal Ripken division and the Babe Ruth division. The Cal Ripken division consists of players ages eight to 12 who play baseball at the competitive level. The Babe Ruth division is designed for players ages 13-15. In the Cal Ripken division, two teams from the...
