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Who could have predicted this? A lot of us. The number of people tapping the taxpayer-provided Paid Family and Medical Leave fund is increasing every year. The paid-leave program, abbreviated PFML, was launched in 2020. It imposes a tax on employers and workers, whether or not the workers paying in ever use the program. The money collected is used to allow some workers taxpayer-paid time off of work if they have a serious health condition, need to care for people or want to bond with a new child...
TEKOA - The festivities of Slippery Gulch were not deterred by cold weather, rain or hail on Saturday, June 15. This year, many new records were broken. According to Slippery Gulch Committee Member Mary Marsh, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast had the most attendees in recent years, with over 200 people in attendance. In addition, the Fun Run had the most participants in the past ten years. The Grand Parade also broke a record with 49 entries participating in the parade. "We had the most parade...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 24 to May 29 May 24 Aaron and Kelly Dunnington, Powell, Wyo., sold 1120 SW Meyer Drive, Pullman, Wash., to Nathan and Kristin Courtney, Pullman, Wash., parcel 1-1563-00-00-12-0000, selling price $600,000, Warranty Deed. Shelley and Paul Shuerman, Colfax, Wash., sold 3002 N Palouse Road, Colfax, Wash., to Paul Galewski and Jennifer Weathered, Colfax, Wash., selling price $450,000, Warranty Deed. Matthew and Kathleen Hightree, Trustees of The Hig...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 5 to June 10: June 5 12:22 p.m.- Civil standby East Canyon Street. 3:45 p.m.- Welfare check North Main Street. June 6 12:44 p.m.- Animal problem/complaint South Meadow Street. 2:35 p.m.- Agency assistance South Main Street. June 7 12:22 a.m.- Noise complaint North Park Street. 6:27 a.m.- Agency assistance East North Street. 1:15 p.m.- Fraud North Cedar Street. 1:18 p.m.- Stray dog South Main Street. 7:46 p.m.- Burglary/intrusion alarm West Walla Walla H...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 11 to June 17: June 11 8:32 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Agency assist WSP with a transport. 10:36 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 10:43 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Civil call. 10:51 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Other law enforcement calls. 11:28 a.m.- Endicott Road, Endicott. Harassment. 4:54 p.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Trespassing complaint. 6:04 p.m.- West Marjorie Court, St. J...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 11 to June 16: June 11 Chester William Pitner, 53, knowingly possessing fentanyl, knowingly possessing methamphetamine. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. June 12 David Anthony Tyner, 25, DUI, knowingly possessing meth, driving while license suspended 3 rd degree. $1,250 bond or $1,250 cash bail through District Court. Matthew Michael Allgaier, 41, controlled substance amphetamine/meth. Held without bail through Superior Court. Bradley J...
PULLMAN — Whitman County hosted the 118th Washington State Association of County Clerks (WSACC) summer conference for the first time this year. The summer conference took place Tuesday, June 18, through tomorrow Friday, June 21, in Pullman. The conference brings elected clerks from each of the 39 counties for a week of education and networking and were able to explore the highlights of the Palouse after hours. “Clerks are challenged each year to remain up to date on newly passed legislation that impacts the state’s Superior Courts, Clerk...
COLFAX — The City Council held its monthly city council meeting Monday, June 17, discussing the good of the city, chicken ordinance, department updates and public comment about road issues. During discussion of the good of the city, City Administrator Chris Mathis said that the Association had their national check-in this month. “They’re doing really well compared to a lot of Main Street association all across the United States,” Mathis said. Mayor Jim Retzer agreed that it was good to hear how the downtown association was coming along....
COLFAX -- Three golf carts were stolen on Sunday, June 16, from the Colfax Golf Course. According to the Whitman County Sheriff's Office, the case is under investigation. "The golf course and the golf carts. We're not the only ones. Odessa was hit on May 30, two carts got stolen out of there. There's some other Golf Courses up north that have had this, so I know that there's a lot of people working on this. It's unfortunate. We got three golf carts and golf clubs taken from our people down...
COLFAX — A solar farm project proposed to the Whitman County Planning Commission in December of last year stopped advancing in May of this year. The solar and energy storage project through Vesper Energy, was titled Daystar Renewable Energy and was a 560-acre, 100-megawatt solar farm, with lithium-ion battery storage for five to ten acres. Vesper Energy Community Affairs Manager Alex Rohr said that the project will no longer being advancing in Whitman County. “Utility-scale energy projects require years of research and planning to det...
PULLMAN — According to Washington State University (WSU) a potential cougar attack may have killed as many as five spring lambs at WSU’s barn facilities. One lamb was found dead with four lambs still missing. According to Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife Communications Manager Staci Lehman, the lamb that was found dead was thought to be killed over the weekend, but the other four went missing on Monday, June 10. “We had gotten a report last week with one that was found dead and four that had gone missing. We had staff and our c...
COLTON - A fire started at Nisqually John Landing was completely contained the morning of Sunday, June 16, with no structures lost. According to a final update from Sunday, June 16, all roads were opened and Snake River was opened. Firefighters were called to battle a canyon fire on Wawawai Road near Nisqually John Landing at approximately 8:38 a.m., Friday, June 14, approximately 7 miles southwest of the town of Colton. According to a press release from the State Fire Marshall's Office, state...
COLFAX - Plans for the possible development of a proposed wind turbine farm project Harvest Hills near Kamiak Butte are moving forward, with pushback from Whitman County residents. Harvest Hills Project Director Shane Roche said that the project is on track and the company plans to submit their application for permit to the county at the end of this year or the beginning of 2025. "We are excited to protect and preserve family farms, ensure that Whitman County becomes prosperous and work with...
COLFAX -- Home and PO Box newspapers deliveries may be a day late due to Post Offices and other government buildings being closed Wednesday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. If patrons have not received their Whitman County Gazette by 3 p.m., Friday, June 21, please feel free to contact us at 509-397-4333....
COLFAX — Graduated high school seniors across the county worked hard to apply for schools and plan their upcoming future steps receiving several scholarships to achieve their goals. Colfax graduate John Bodey received the American Legion Scholarship for $1,000. Scholarships received by Colfax graduate Paige Claassen included a Colfax Thrifty Grandmother’s Scholarship for $1,000, Robert Jolin Osborne Scholarship for $2,000, and the Steve Luther Scholarship for $500. Hailey Demler received the Colfax Masonic Lodge Scholarship for $500, an Eas...
PUBLIC NOTICE A board seat on the Rock Lake Conservation District is available for a vacant elected position on the Board of Supervisors. Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter within the boundaries of the Rock Lake Conservation District and may be required to own land or operate a farm. To apply please email your letter of interest to admin@rocklakecd.org. The letter of interest must be...
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Superior Court of Washington, County of Whitman Case No. 24-2-00163-38 ROCK LAKE CONSERVATION DISTRICT, Petitioner. The State of Washington to the residents of Whitman County residing within the Rock Lake Conservation District’s boundaries, You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty (60) days after the date of the first publication of this Summons, to-wit, within sixty (60) days after the 6th day of June, 2024, and defend the above-entitled action in the above-entitled court and answer the Petition of the P...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00091-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL A. MCCOSKEY, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00090-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN BENJAMIN BRAVARD, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to...
7-2024 PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 301 GENERAL FUND BUDGET EXTENSION A budget extension of the Palouse School District 301 2023-24 General Fund Budget will be proposed at the June 27th board meeting to approve revenues and expenditures due to the increase in grant activities and rising costs at the school which will require an increase in revenues of two hundred eighty-one thousand dollars ($281,000) and an increase in appropriation of three hundred seventy-three thousand dollars ($373,000). Copies of the proposed budget extension will be...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Variance Application VAR-24-02 Alperin Parking Reduction NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Zoning Code Variance Application VAR-24-02. The hearing will be held virtually; join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1496454108. Case VAR-24-02 involves a request by Deb and Mike Alperin to reduce the number of required parking stalls from 6 to 4 for a duplex on the property at 1305 NE...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 494-N AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GARFIELD, WASHINGTON, amending Ordinance No. 492-N, thereby revising the Current Expense Reserve Fund (002), set forth in the 2024 Annual Budget for the Town of Garfield. THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GARFIELD does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 492-N, adopting the “2024 Annual Budget for the Town of Garfield, Washington is hereby amended to include those particular budget revisions set forth in Section 2, below. SECTION 2. Estimated resources, including fund b...
