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St. John/Endicott graduate Jacob Quinton completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital as part of the Yale Primary Care Program this spring. Quinton will take his board examinations this summer. He will join the National Clinicians Scholars Program at UCLA for a two year fellowship in health policy research starting July 1. Quinton graduated from St. John/Endicott in 2004....
Thursday, June 27 Palouse, Rosalia, Tekoa – To the Library & Beyond! – Discover, learn, and create all things space and science! Colfax – LEGO Contest – Submit your original space-themed creation today (last day of the K-12 Lego Contest) Colton – 3 to 6 p.m. – Virtual Reality – Draw in 3D, play with a robot, see a T-Rex up close, and more! Colfax – 3:30 to 7:15 p.m. – Summer Dance Camps – Kids’ ballet, tap, tumble, and more! Call Keri at 432-6961. Albion, Malden, Tekoa – Adult Craft & DIY – Come to the library for a creative evening with fri...
1. GEOGRAPHY: The Darling River is the longest river system in which country? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president founded the University of Virginia? 3. HISTORY: Who was the first popularly elected president of Russia? 4. TELEVISION: On "The Dick Van Dyke Show," what were the names of the neighbors and best friends of Rob and Laura Petrie? 5. LITERATURE: To which character in "Romeo and Juliet" is Juliet betrothed? 6. MUSIC: Which famous singer was born with the name Reginald Dwight? 7. CHEMISTRY: Which metal alloy is mainly used in pewter? 8....
It was famed Irish author George Bernard Shaw who made the following sage observation: "A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." * Although we tend to think of the bikini as a modern fashion innovation, two-piece bathing suits can be seen in murals in the ancient city of Pompeii. * If you're a fan of the "Star Trek" franchise, you might want to plan a trip to the capital of Sweden. It was in Stockholm last year that the world's first Klingon tourist center opened. * There seems to be quite a rivalry b...
Paradox cover band from Moscow performed at Pullman’s Music on Main summer concert series June 20. The concert attracted close to 50 people and had onlookers from surrounding businesses. Paradise Creek Brewery and Rico’s Pub were also on-site to sell beer and burgers. “It’s great to see the community come together and appreciate local artists,” said Regan Donaldson, events coordinator for the Pullman Chamber of Commerce. Live music at High Street Plaza will be perform from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday in Pullman through September. To view deta...
The National Lentil Festival is coming up quickly, so don’t forget to register your business or club for the WSECU Grand Parade. Registration entry forms are now available for the National Lentil Festival’s grand parade in Pullman. Sponsored by Washington State Employees Credit Union, the parade has categories for walking groups, groups with vehicles and walkers, vehicles with trailers, political candidates, royalty floats, equestrians or “others.” Registration is open until Aug. 9 at www.lentilfest.com/grand-parade. Entry is free. For more in...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Johnson, Clayton Lyle, born June 16, 2019, at seven pounds, 13 ounces, to Melanie and Jason Johnson, Deary, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Sandy and Greg Johnson, Troy, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Terry and Lori McCormack, Enumclaw, Wash. Hanson, Olive, born June 20, 2019, at eight pounds, five ounces to Trisha and Daniel Hanson, Uniontown, Wash. Paternal grandparents are Curt and MaryBeth Hanson, Little Falls, Minn.. Maternal grandparents are Del and Janet Simonson, Ham Lake, Minn. Kanneh, Bendu Akello,... Full story
8 years ago June 29, 1894 Weekly Commoner The fight of the American Railway Union against the Pullman Car Company, because the company refused to arbitrate with strikers, took the threatened turn Wednesday. The union gave the company the time to make a move toward the settlement of the dispute. The Pullman management ignored the union, and a strike was declared that has tied up all the passenger trains on the Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroad systems. *** A committee...
STATE OF WASHINGTON Notice of election County of Whitman NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be conducted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, in Whitman County, Washington. Offices on the ballot: Candidates: Town of Endicott Mayor, Town of Endicott Council Position 3. Measures: Town of Farmington, Whitman County Cemetery District 3, and Whitman County Cemetery District 6 (Colfax Cemetery). Voter(s) will only be entitled to vote on propositions within their districts and only those districts are included in this primary election. Town of... Full story
Under partially sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, more than 350 people attended the Perkins House Ice Cream Social this past Sunday, June 23. This annual fundraiser by the Whitman County Historical Society featured both new and returning exhibitors. All exhibitors and volunteers received free pie and ice cream as a thank you for their participation. Railroad speeders cars and Quilts of Valor were on display for the first time. The Lewis-Clark Model Train club’s N-scale model was on d...
A temporary shutdown for Whitman County District Court offices in Pullman City hall was announced Friday by Marlynn Markley, court administrator. The office will be closed because of staffing shortages. It will be closed the week July 1-5 and the following Monday, July 8, before resuming regular hours July 9. A formal order for the closure was issued by Judge John Hart....
Janelle I. Braun, 39, Spokane, pleaded not guilty in superior court Friday morning to a charge of first- degree theft and was scheduled for trial Aug. 12. Braun was arrested in Spokane on a warrant and brought to jail here. The arrest warrant was issued April 12 after Braun failed to appear March 12 on a summons which was issued after she was charged. Braun told the court Friday that she had been in the process of moving in Spokane and did not receive the mail for the notice. Braun is charged with using the number of her grandmother's credit...
