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Dolores Mae Koch, 92, passed away June 14, 2022. Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home of Spokane Valley, Wash., is in charge of arrangements....
LaCrosse, Wash., native Douglas L. Brannon, 80, of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Royal Plaza Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Colfax Cemetery with Pastor Ed McBride of Colfax United Methodist Church officiating. Doug was born Jan. 14, 1942, in Colfax, Wash., to Merle and Eva Mae Luper Brannon. He grew up on the family farm in LaCrosse and went to LaCrosse High School. Following graduation, he attended...
Surrounded by love and family, Joyce Madine Simpson passed away peacefully June 16, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Pullman at the vibrant, youthful age of 87, joining her husband, John; and son, “Budd”. She was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Bull Swamp, S.C., in her family home and spent most of her younger years there, a true “southern belle” at heart. Joyce married Archie Catron and had three children — Cheryl, Sharron and Archie Jr. (known as “Budd”). Archie Sr.’s military career moved the family...
Thirteen of David Stueckle’s family celebrated Father’s Day at Shmuck Park in Colfax on Sunday. Besides David, others present included Doug, Cheryl and Ashleigh, Ann Marie and daughter Kira, Nathan and Rebecca and son Jonathan and Andrea and Mark and children Theo and Elianna. David is from Dusty and the others are all from the Coeur d’Alene area....
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, June 25, 1897 Scaffold Be Erected Immediately No Appeal Yet Sheriff Sims states that the erection of the gallows upon which he designs to hang Leonard on July 2, will be begun today (Friday). It is his intention to erect the gallows in the lot directly north of the jail, and the platform will be built sufficiently high so that it can be seen from the hillside to the east. The rope for the execution is being made at the penitentiary jute mill. The ex...
COLFAX - On June 18, 1972, Boyer Park and Marina attracted crowds "under cool and cloudy skies" for the park's official dedication on the shore of the Snake River. Exactly 50 years later, the park drew a host of visitors once again, this time in observance of the Snake River Family Festival, which had its fifth annual celebration last Saturday, June 18. Despite rainy conditions, the park's lots were booked to capacity with 13 vendors and informational exhibits honoring the Snake River's vital...
COLFAX — The School District has named the students to the honor roll. Here are the students that received all A’s and earned a 4.0 GPA: Hannah E. Baerlocher, Justic I. Brown, Asher T. Cai, Anna J. Cocking, Kendall E. Gosney, John Lustig, Jade S. McGlothin, Cora L. Shindler, Katherine I. Tate, Dyamin B. Vanek, Harper J. Booth, Jjaisha A. Gibb, James A. Heiner, Delaney L. Imler, Cadence I. Monson, Olivia M. Ng, Theresa M. Stolle, Harley J. Hennigar, Seth R. Lustig. Mikah R. Nelson, Ian E. Rynearson, James P. Wigen, Lauryn R. York, Chloe A. Hal...
COLFAX — Several graduates racked up thousands of dollars in scholarships as they head into community colleges and universities. Here are the awards: Sidney Appel, attending Carroll College — Melvin & Josephine Ripley and Sabina Schreiber Scholarship ($1,000), Steve Luther Scholarship ($1,000), Colfax Distinguished Young Woman 1st Runner Up ($600), Colfax DYW Interview & Self Expression Awards ($84,000), WSSRA Robert J. Handy Scholarship ($3,600), Carroll College Presidential Scholarship ($84,000) Abree Aune, attending Lewis Clark State Col...
PALOUSE — Several Garfield-Palouse graduates racked up thousands of dollars in scholarships as they head into community colleges and universities. Here are the scholarships that were awarded: Myles Bowechop, attending Washington State University — Alli Bennett Memorial Scholarship ($500), Garfield Community Church, Garfield Christian Fellowship, Palouse Federated Church and GarPal YoungLife: Life Lessons Award ($250), Viking Crew ($100), Garfield-Palouse Performing Arts Boosters ($500), Living Scholarship of Ben Perkins ($750), Klallam Lan...
SPOKANE – Three Whitman County residents have been named to the President’s List at Gonazaga University for the spring semester. Sara Whelchel of Diamond, Kyla Hansen of Oakesdale and Ellie Tollett of Thornton made the list with a grade-point average of 3.85-4.0. John and Rand Band to perform PULLMAN – The Jon and Rand Band will perform Thursday, June 23, during the weekly Music on Main program in the Pine Street Plaza. Music runs from 6-8 p.m.; concert-goers should bring chairs. Historic walking tour set. PULLMAN – A downtown revital...
Waylon Virgil Newton, a boy, was born at 5:44 a.m. Thursday, June 16, to Thomas and Samantha Newton of St. John. He weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces and was 22 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Rhiannon and Charles Foster of Spokane Valley and Onalaska. Paternal grandparents are Gary and Marcea Newton of St. John....
LACROSSE — The 107th annual Farmers’ Festival is set for Friday through Sunday, June 24-26. First held in June of 1915 under the name “Chautauqua”, the theme this year is “Back to our Roots,” which honors the celebration’s old-fashioned origins. According to organizer Chelsey Startin, the goal this year is “to bring back how it used to be.” The weekend’s festivities kick off with an 8 o’clock Friday evening car cruise down Main Street. Cars, tractors and trucks of all ages and varieties are expected, organizers said. On Saturday morning, fes...
COLFAX - Railroad Days attracted train enthusiasts and history buffs Sunday, June 19, to Perkin's House. The Father's Day event at 623 N. Perkins Ave. included speeder rides to Mockonema. The Whitman County Historical Society hosted several additional fund raising events fincluding live music, pulled pork sandwiches from Top Notch restaurant, a Perkins family reunion and a vintage fashion show. There were also selfie stations featuring vintage scenes. Proceeds benefited the Perkins House...
Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by wildfires is a Herculean task costing hundreds of billions. However, healthy growing woodlands are essential to reducing atmospheric CO2 and providing abundant clean air and fresh water for people, crops, fish and wildlife. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, nearly 3 million acres have already burned this year in the U.S. mostly in Arizona, New Mexico and Alaska. By year’s end, that total may exceed 2019, when over 5 mil...
On Saturday the 18th, I set out from my Main Street apartment in Colfax at 7 a.m. to the train depot for a speeder I would be riding to Hooper. I grew up in Lamont. As a kid, I would play around the old abandoned railroad tracks outside town. So, I've always held a fascination with the railroad. I reminisced as I walked, thinking about what it was like in college to ride the train to Chicago from the small railroad town my college was located in. I often miss the whistle of the train. As I appro...
WASHTUCNA — A local man was booked into the Adams County Jail on Monday after allegedly shooting at a cyclist. Steve Stone, 35, of Washtucna, was booked into the jail on first-degree assault, possession of a stolen firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm, records show. He was arrested after deputies responded to a reported shooting at about 4 a.m., records show, noting the victim was a cyclist who had been shot twice. The cyclist had been staying in the town park overnight, records show. He was transported to a Ritzville h...
COLFAX — The Colfax Downtown Association will host its annual meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 27. The meeting will take place at 203 N. Main St., in an upstairs meeting room. Anyone with items for the agenda should submit their requests to Colfaxdowntown2gmail.com as soon as possible. The last part of the meeting will be a public brainstorming session....
FARMINGTON — A 2017 Rockwood Ultra Lite travel trailer was stolen from the area between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, June 17. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, the trailer has a Washington license plate numbered 39261AC. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to call Deputy Randy Miller at 509- 397-6266....
TEKOA - Nearly 50 people turned out Sunday morning, June 5, for the reopening of the historic Tekoa Trestle. The John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders Association crossed the span in the pouring rain and were greeted by Washington State Parks officials. The heavy rain prompted officials to plan a quick ribbon cutting, with association President Tom Short cutting the ribbon, followed by ceremonial cuttings by parks staff. As the rain picked up, the dedication ceremony moved to the Tekoa Community...
COLFAX — A Pullman man was acquitted June 14 of drive-by shooting charges. Jamil Fields, 27, of Pullman, was found not guilty by reason of insanity on charges of drive-by shooting, second-degree kidnapping with a firearms enhancement and five counts of second-degree assault A Whitman County Superior Court found Fields committed fields to Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake for being criminally insane on Tuesday, June 14. Fields will remain at Eastern State Hospital until the Secretary designates further proceedings of the court for c...
PULLMAN — First- and second-degree animal cruelty charges were filed against two local residents Friday, June 17, in Whitman County Superior Court. Carson Hammer and Sydney Weston, both of Pullman, were charged with multiple counts, records show. They were issued summons to appear in court for a Friday, July 8, hearing. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tessa Scholl. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported that on March 16 officers responded to a call from Hammer and Weston’s landlord regarding numer...
May 31 9:22 a.m. – Hit-and-run crash 10:43 a.m. – Officer responded to a report of bags left outside the building. 11:40 a.m. – Suspicious person/circumstance; officer requested a case number. 12:38 p.m. – Welfare check. 6:49 p.m. – Traffic violation. Officer unable to locate vehicle. 7:30 p.m. – Margo E. Kindall arrested by citation and released for driving while license suspended. June 1 11:24 a.m. – Animal problem; officer responded. 4:43 p.m. – Ashley Vorderbrueggen arrested by citation and released for driving while license suspend...
June 14 10:21 a.m. – East Mohr Street, Palouse. Agency assistance. Deputy assisted Palouse Police Department with a call. 11:39 a.m. – Rose Creek Road; residential, Pullman. Burglary/intrusion. Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a burglary alarm. 12:50 p.m. – West Marjorie CT; Community Pride, St. John. Suicidal person. Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suicidal subject. 12:55 p.m. – State Highway 26 and Rock Springs Road, LaCrosse. Stray animals. Sheriff’s office responded to a report of cows on the roadway. 1:34 p.m. – 3...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office did not report any home or property sales from June 14-20:...
• Robin Waithaka, first-degree negligent driving. Defendant sentenced to 90 days in jail with 45 days suspended, and a fine of $1,000 with $750 suspended. Defendant will serve a total of 45 days in jail with credit for 2 days served. Defendant must pay fines of $250, criminal conviction fee of $43, public defender fee of $500, supervised probation fee of $600, for a total of $1393. Defendant must have no criminal violations of law or alcohol related infractions. Defendant will have supervised probation for 24 months, must obtain an expanded a...
