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North Fork rolls on The North Fork of the Palouse River rolls along between banks covered with green in this late spring scene. The photo was taken looking upstream from the bridge on the Altergott Road west of Palouse. These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. CITY ANIMALS TOPIC RETURNS Another chapter in the city council's "chickens in...
He turned his head, and threw it straight. Just before two-time MVP Steph Curry flung his mouthguard late in Game 6 of the NBA Finals last week, he turned his head, pushed off his back foot and threw. He hit a man in a blue shirt, at the sideline, amidst a swath of black about 10 feet away. Curry, ejected after swearing repeatedly at the ref and being pulled away by teammates, then went to apologize to the fan, walking away smiling. Afterward, Curry said he aimed for the scorer's table, and...
Following February arrests for marijuana and theft and a burglary in April, the City of Tekoa has formed a new committee of three city council members to consider options to fight crime. Mayor John Jaeger appointed the group June 6, naming council representatives Ted Blazsak, Alyssa Heagy and John Giudice. “It's an effort on the city's part to maybe be in assistance to the county,” said Jaeger. “To open up our eyes and ears a little more than usual.” Blaszak noted that some items to consider are a neighborhood watch, nuisance house laws, m...
The field was diminished as a drizzly sky hung over the Slippery Gulch Days egg toss last Saturday. A perennial name, nonetheless, took to the winner's circle. Gabe Smith and partner Brandon Stroebel, both of Tekoa, won the annual event, which stretches most of the downtown length of Crosby Street. It was Smith's fourth win. “Gabe's good throws,” said Stroebel to announcer Chris Smith afterward when asked what explains their win. “Brandon's soft hands,” said Gabe. The two picked up $50 each from Banner Bank. In the final eight, announc...
Four Colfax softball players were named for NE all-league honors during presentations at the district playoff. Colfax catcher Lindsey Lindgren, back row fourth from left, and pitcher/shortstop Abbie Miller, back row seventh from left, were named to the first team. Colfax players named to the second team, were Cheyanne Stokes, front row second from left, second base, and Roxanne Allenbach, front row seventh from left, third base. Other first team NE players for the league (back row, not in...
Rosalia is again operating with two water pumps after one pump was repaired and re-installed. One of the town's two water pumps went out earlier in June, and it had to be taken off site to be repaired. It was replaced Friday, June 17. While the pump was down, residents were asked to conserve water because only one pump was operational. Rosalia Town Clerk Jenna McDonald told the Gazette that residents cooperated with the conservation order very well. “It was so nice of them,” she said, expressing her thanks to the community for its coo...
Gazette intern reporter Actions taken in advance by state agencies, local government, law enforcement and prosecutors will help ease the incorporation of the unregulated medical marijuana market with the closely regulated recreational system on July 1. The deadline was ordered by the 2015 Cannabis Patient Protection Act. State officials, including representatives from the state Department of Health, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB), the state departments of revenue, agriculture and financial institutions as well as the state...
Chip-sealing season is underway in Whitman County. The first of 12 projects started Monday on Garfield-Farmington Road, where a country crew will seal-coat six miles of road north from Highway 27 to near Ryde Road. They are expected to be finished this week. Next will be a three-mile stretch of Johnson Road at the Pullman city limits to Gimlin Road. Another span of Johnson Road will also be treated, running south for four miles to the Colton city limits. Chip-sealing is the application of...
LaCrosse and St. John/Endicott school officials have worked out a plan for more combined teams in the 2016-2017 sports year. The plan has been worked out to deal with the reduction in the number of student athletes in LaCrosse, Washtucna and Kahlotus, which have participated in the LWK combo for several years. The plan has been developed to keep sports teams going in the face of declining enrollment in the LWK schools. A survey of residents and a community forum was part of the process. One of the goals is to keep the athletes together and get...
--photo Debbie Snell The Port of Whitman has funded small repairs to this portion of track at Central Ferry. They are currently seeking a grant to do a larger repair in the near future. Port of Whitman commissioners Thursday, June 16, approved funding for railroad track repair at Central Ferry. The rehabilitation work will be done to help the Port prepare for the possibility of receiving a Freight Rail Assistance Program (FRAP) grant for further work. “This project would replace approximately 6...
Tommi Sue Swannack took first in Washington state for Breakaway Roping and Goat Tying. Held over Memorial Day weekend in Kennewick, the Washington State High School Rodeo Finals resulted in top placers from Whitman County. Three local girls qualified to go to the National Finals in Gillette, Wyo., July 17-23. Lamont’s Tommi Sue Swannack, a senior-to-be at Sprague High School, won the Breakaway Roping and the Goat tying taking the state championship in both events. Jacey Johnson, a s...
The Palouse solar panel project took another step last week when the city council authorized Mayor Michael Echanove to apply for financing of up to $140,000. At the council meeting June 14, Clerk/Treasurer Mike Bagott reported he has researched options and noted the state treasurer's LOCAL (Local Option Capital Asset Lending) program offers the best terms. The loan would be paired with a $277,000 grant secured by Apollo Solutions of Spokane from the Washington Department of Enterprise Services....
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteer help for its annual Fourth of July celebration which will be at Pullman's Sunnyside Park in the southwest area of the city. The Chamber is asking for volunteers throughout the day. “We need help with all sorts of stuff,” said Kimberly Marshall, office manager at the Chamber. “The annual celebration at Sunnyside Park is a fantastic event and a family favorite. But it takes a lot of planning, hard work, and – most importantly – volunteers,” a press release from the Chamber stated. “There are...
Emily Adams paints Colfax's first crack art design, utilizing a crack extending from the sidewalk to the edge of a downtown building. Tiny art murals will soon be dotting the streets and buildings of Colfax. Specifically, the art will find its way into the tiny cracks and crevices around town. “It's more about imagination than being wildly artistic,” said Emily Adams, a member of the Colfax Arts Council. The council has been in the planning stages for crack art for much of this year, and the...
At left, the Bank Shot 21 boat of Jimmy Hess and Daryl Healey goes up on its side before sliding to a halt on the bank at the east end of the tight slough course. Dan Morrison and Cassie Beaudry, top right, of Port Angeles’ Wicked Racing team had the fastest boat of the day with consistent runs of less than 38 seconds. Among the unsung for the day were the slough crew volunteers who often had to get into the cold water to push stalled racers back to their trailers. The Jolly Rogers 208 boat of K...
The City of Palouse swore in a new city council member Tuesday, June 14. Bill Slinkard, a retired WSU employee, was appointed to take the place of the late Bo Ossinger, who died March 20. The council chose Slinkard, one of two candidates who submitted a letter of interest. The other was Mike Murphy, who formerly served as a Palouse councilmember in the early 2000s. “The council was happy with both of them,” said Palouse Mayor Michael Echanove. “It was just a matter of selecting one....
--photo Debbie Snell The Port of Whitman has hired an architect for a preliminary design of the upstairs of this building in the Pullman Industrial Park. Port of Whitman County commissioners Thursday, June 16, approved financing for an architectural consult for the design of the upstairs space of the Henley Court building Phase 3, directly above the Merry Cellars Winery on the first story, in the Port Industrial Park in Pullman. Port Properties and Development Manager Debbie Snell reported that...
St. John's Skylar Smith roars around the course at Webb's Slough Saturday in his red Wave Digger 34 boat in the 400 class. The home entry was among 26 boats on the card that raced in three classes before a large crowd of fans who turned out despite the clouds and occassional rain. Smith place third in his class. Navigator was Paige Payton of Port Angeles....
The West Whitman Street project in Palouse may still be completed this summer. Palouse city engineer Munir Daud appeared at a city council meeting June 14, to report on the project, which would include replacing a 550-foot section of street and railroad tracks, along with new drainage, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and lighting. The project now awaits final engineering designs from the Washington State Department of Transportation and its engineer, H.D.R. Engineering of Spokane. “Hopefully we go o...
The Town of Rosalia next week expects to fill two town council vacancies. The town three weeks ago announced the vacancy of one council seat, which was vacated when Councilwoman Paige Collins moved out of town. The second council seat became vacant when Councilman Ernie Witte, who had been serving on the council since Oct. 27, 2015, died June 3. “It was very sad and unexpected,” said Town Clerk Jenna McDonald. “He was a really nice man.” Witte, 73, died at Sacred Heart Medical Center after a 28-year battle with cancer. His funeral service...
There’s something in your beard, sir. Steven Sheppard and Dan Bernardo patiently entertain the crowd supporting the kickoff campaign for the new bee research facility. Bernardo donned these bees to show support and fundraise for the new bee research facility on the WSU Pullman campus. buyanessaysonline.com Gazette intern reporter Washington State University Provost Dan Bernardo and Steven Sheppard, WSU entomology department chair, raised awareness for honey bee health Friday, June 17, by w...
The Board of County Commissioners Monday, June 20, adopted its 2017 budget calendar, goals and priorities. These were sent to all county departments responsible for submission of budgets. The commissioners estimated that revenues into 2017 will remain stable in regard to the general fund, and they expect to have approximately $15 million in this fund. This includes $8.8 million from taxes, $3 million from federal and state funding, $1.3 million from charges for goods and services, $1.15 million from fines and penalities and $750,000 from...
