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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: Whitman County proposes amendments to its zoning ordinances, Chapter 19.03 – Definitions, adding a definition for government facilities and offices; Chapter 19.10 – Agricultural District, adding agricultural repair shops to conditional uses and adding government offices to permitted uses; Cha... Full story
The City of Palouse seeks to fill two vacancies on the Palouse Planning Commission. The group meets a minimum of four times a year. Previous experience is not required. Applicants must live within the Palouse city limits. Those interested can send a letter of interest to city hall, P.O. Box 248, 120 East Main Street, Palouse, 99161.... Full story
Whitman County Commissioners Monday approved the seeking of engineer's opinion of whether or not to reduce speed limits on a section of the Old Moscow Road. The two-mile stretch in question runs from milepost 3.24 to 5.24 at the intersection of Brown Road, a mile-and-a-half from the Idaho state line. A resident contacted County Public Works Director Mark Storey to ask about cutting the 50-mph speed limit. Storey will issue an engineer's report to the commissioners within a month. “The residents...
The Malden Roundhouse rotates a locomotive with coal hopper into position for its next operation. Image donated by Corrine Lowe to the Whitman County Rural Library photo archive. 125 years ago The Commoner June 19, 1891 Work on Garfield's new mill began Wednesday with a force of five men, and the saws have been kept busy ever since, says the Enterprise. The Union Pacific has been here and staked out the ground and also an extension of the side track to connect with the mill. Bids for the grading for the side track were opened yesterday... Full story
The LHS Class of 1966 celebrated its 50th class reunion during the LaCrosse Farmer’s Festival. Pictured left to right front row, Connie Baldwin Hatfield, Martha Abbot Lutz, John Niertz, Melody Wise Wixom, Sandy Stephenson Price, Sharon Dark Reis, Debbie Neiser Haddock. Back row, Jeannine Henley, Bryan Fuson, Jerry Martin, Steve Carlson, Mike Collier, Steve Engstrom, Pete Bryan. David Schott is behind John Niertz. The class rode a float in the in parade, picnicked in the school cafeteria, d...
Andy Saylor, former resident of Hay and Colfax who now lives in Spokane, was honored as an 80-year graduate of Pomeroy High School at the Pioneer Days parade in Pomeroy June 11. Saylor will celebrate his 100th birthday in August. He graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1936. Saylor farmed in the Pomeroy area with his dad before moving to Hay to farm the E.O. Crump place. He retired in 1979. Riding with him in the parade were his niece, Velma Milne Ulrich of Colfax, and two nephews, James Milne...
Pictured front center, left to right: Mark Sawyer, FFA advisor; Ryan Kile, Northwest Farm Credit Services Branch manager; Andrew Nelson, Nelson Farms, Inc.; Mike Patrick, FFA advisor and the Garfield/Palouse FFA Members. Gar/Pal FFA alumni and boosters last week were awarded a $3,000 Northwest Farm Credit Services Rural Community Grant. The money will be used for a new greenhouse project at Garfield/Palouse High School. “Once the project is completed we will be able to expand our curriculum i...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some smartphones that are specifically designed for seniors? My 75-year-old mother is interested in upgrading from a basic cellphone to a smartphone, but will need one that’s very easy to operate. Inquiring Daughter Dear Inquiring, I wrote about this topic just last year, but in the fast-changing world of personal technology devices, there’s a new crop of simplified smartphones that have recently hit the market that are better than ever for tech-shy seniors. Here are my three top options. Doro 824 Sma... Full story
Leona (Jackie) Lyman Funeral services for Leona (Jackie) Lyman, 89, were Wednesday, June 22, at the Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Pullman. Pastor Scott Lovaas officiated. Burial followed at the Viola Cemetery. Mrs. Lyman died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at her home at Regency Senior Living in Pullman. Born Sept. 13, 1926, in Viola to Alba and Mabel Jessup Presby, she attended grade school in Viola and high school in Palouse where she graduated in 1945. She married Harold Hatle... Full story
Since its inception in 1990, Spokane Hoopfest has become the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world. From its promotional video on the website, we learn some staggering facts about the colossal outdoor event. Consider these numbers: 7,070 teams; 456 courts; 27,896 players; 14,000 games; 42 city blocks; 3,000 volunteers; 225,000 fans; $39 million economic impact (revenue for greater Spokane area businesses) and $1.6 million donated to charity. Players come from 42 states including Hawaii, Georgia and Kansas. And for anyone who has... Full story
Rosalia residents dined on pancakes Sunday, June 19, at the Rosalia Assembly of God community barbecue. Pastor Pat Atchison manned the grill while his wife Marcy and daughter Chelsea Atchison worked to keep the line moving and attendees happy. Rosalia Assembly of God has more barbecue events planned for the third weekend of July and August, and everyone is encouraged to attend....
Thursday, June 23 Albion, Colton /Uniontown & Palouse – Cecil the Magician – Cecil the Magician will exercise imaginations with a 45-minute magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation. See the Calendar for times. Friday, June 24 Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschooler and parents. Visit the calendar for times. St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Early Learning Summer Reading – This summer Miss Trinette is leading four special Summer Reading programs designed for age 0 to 4. All ag...
Library events set next week The "Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show" will be at the Colfax Library June 28 at 4 p.m. The show is as much vaudeville as it is stand-up comedy. Baker's resume includes a Guinness World Record, appearances on America's Got Talent and Last Comic Standing, plus performances in 14 countries and in all 50 states. Another family program available this week will be Jim Nelson and his falcon at the LaCrosse park June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Rosalia Library Thursday, June 30, at 10:15 a.m. will have a "Fifties Fun and Games" with hula... Full story
Luz Guidron of Colfax amidst spring flowers on the private deck outside her home. For long-time Whitman County residents, it is hard to believe that Sol Vallarta in Colfax has been open for 23 years. Luz and Felipe established their restaurant, and even people who cannot pronounce Vallarta in Spanish have been enjoying delicious food there for decades. Luz and Felipe were in Chicago for nine years, living the busy life of young immigrants. They were working, taking cooking classes and English... Full story
Dusty The Dick Appel family held a celebration on the occasion of the baptism of Grace Marie Appel. A dinner was held in her honor at the home of her parents, Neil and Liz Appel. Guests were her grandparents, Joe and Marybeth Phillips, Houston; Dick and Helen Appel, Dusty; Bruce Appel, Spokane; Eric and Shannon Appel and Kyle, Sarah and Sidney, Dusty; Connor and Christopher Appel, Pullman; Caroline and Rob Kunkel, Zack, Kade, Elly and Luciene; Lisa and Travis Frei, Miriam, Rachel, Emma and Colette and Father Al Grasher. Mark and Kathy Vogler...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Aaron John Haugen, 23, and Emily Jane Everett, 24, both Pullman, June 9. Claire Elizabeth Richter, 25, Harrisonburg, Va., and Adam Edward Wilkins, 35, Timberville, Va., June 9. Douglas Blaine Holverson, 29, and Rachel Jean Culverwell, 29, both Moscow, June 10. Brandon Lee Hoadley, 24, and Karley Taylor Johnson, 24, both Spokane, June 10. Jeremy Chad Kincheloe, 22, and Lacey Renee Schwarz, 22, both Colfax, June 16. Randal John Farr, 50, and Denise Renae Lord, 40, both Pullman, June 16. Alan David Martinson, 55, and Virginiia... Full story
Swim lessons at the Palouse pool will begin with session one July 5-14 (Tues.-Fri. then Mon.-Thur.), and session two July 18-28 (Mon.-Thur.). Fees will be $25 for children residing within the Palouse city limits and $35 for children outside the city limits. Private lessons and pool rental with lifeguards are available. Call city hall for more information....
Six branches of Whitman County Library will be closed Monday, June 27, to repair a failing computer server and complete related system upgrades. A number of regularly scheduled community programs including Colfax Fit and Fun and Bootcamp, Colton Summer Reading and LaCrosse Play and Learn will take place as scheduled. During the repairs, access to the library's online catalog will not be available. Due dates for library materials have been extended in anticipation of the closure and no late fines will be charged for this day. Drop boxes will...
Thankfully, June 8 marked a milestone for Congress. Members came together and overwhelmingly approved a sweeping bill that regulates tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products, from household cleaners to clothing and furniture. The legislation capped more than three years of arduous work by Republicans and Democrats and business and environmental leaders who systematically plowed through volumes of complex, confusing and sometimes contradicting state and federal environmental laws and regulations dealing with toxic chemicals. It...
Rejects Trump As a lifelong, Republican, I reject Donald Trump and what he stands for: racism, xenophobia, nativism and contempt for women, the disabled and other groups. Rather than adhere to our party’s conservative principles and state a clear program, he offers a vague vision of “making America great again” and simplistic slogans about “building a wall” and deporting millions of undocumented workers. He is demagogue who most thoughtful people will surely reject as president and Commander in Chief. At the minimum, who would want the count...
L Bow the Clown visited nine Whitman County libraries in three days last week to promote the library’s Summer Reading program kickoff.... Full story
President Barack Obama desperately wanted to be a peacetime president, yet is ending his second term with Islamic terror attacks looming larger than at any time since 9/11. The tide of war isn't receding, as he famously contended in a speech on the Afghan drawdown in 2011; it is lapping onto our shores. The left hates the notion that George W. Bush "kept us safe," but after Sept. 11 – a plot set in motion before he took office – Bush prevented another significant attack the rest of his presidency, at a time when a follow-on strike here at hom... Full story
As I was watching the Tony presentations, where the remarkable musical "Hamilton" was showered with honors, I could not shake the feeling that Alexander Hamilton and our nation's other founders would be worried that this glorious experiment in democracy was being overwhelmed by hatred. It's not just the hatred of that maniac who, several hours before the awards telecast, had pretended he was an Islamic warrior as justification to massacre some of those whose alternative views of sex had apparently enraged him. As we all know, he chose a gay...
Endicott Willy and Anne Lowe just returned from a trip to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. They accompanied Ed and Mae Schultz of Colfax. They stayed at a hunting lodge near Carlisle, Mont. They visited Devils Tower in Mont., Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials in South Dakota, and while driving home went through Yellowstone National Park. The Endicott July 4th schedule will be in next week's paper. The Endicott Community Club and Parks and Rec have many activities planned including food and pie booths, ice cream social, dunk tank,... Full story
This is about crack art. No, it may not be what you think. It has nothing to do with low-rider pants. Crack art is small-scale urban art that uses imperfections in buildings and cracks in sidewalks as a starting point. It is sort of like graffiti, but smaller. And, it does not necessarily need a flat surface. Crack art can be found around the world. It is now just catching on in America. As stated in the story this week, Colfax may be the first to really promote and encourage the idea. A little creativity and just the right crack or... Full story
