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Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLFAX - The Whitman County Library hosted an entertaining event filled with dancing, live music, juggling and fire at Shmuck Park on Friday, June 21. Jenks Children's Music & Juggling performed the free and live entertainment. Families in town could watch Corey Jenkins "Jenks" of Salem, Ore., juggle balls, rings, clubs, diabolo, plate spinning, torches and Samoan fire knife dancing. "Colfax is such a great place to perform. The park is gorgeous," said Jenks. Jenks last performed in 2016 for...
ALBION — The town of Albion has received a grant to have road resurfacing done in mid-July. The method that will be used is called Otta Seal. According to the Transportation Improvement Board, Otta Seal is a process where a thick application of a specialty oil is laid down and then a medium of rock is poured over it. A road roller presses the gravel down and after a few weeks the excess gravel is swept away. Although Otta Seal at first appears to be just a gravel road, over time the oils come up and produce the look of a normal paved road. O...
COLFAX — Crews from the Colfax City Public Works department began work on Wednesday, June 26, to re-seal and gravel 35 streets per day throughout town. Crews will work from McDonald Park to 12th Street and then move to the Thorn Street area. Residents should expect 15-minute delays. “Our project is putting down a thin layer of oil and gravel to preserve the roads. Our streets are ranked low within Washington, and we got a grant with Ottawa Seal,” said Director Matt Hammer. Hammer reports that the original application was submitted for $2 milli...
COLFAX — Whitman County Public Health has received a federal challenge prize to aid its efforts in combating algae blooms in the Lower Snake River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $250,000 through its Small Communities Big Challenges Competition, targeting public health needs in rural areas. Whitman County Public Health received $27,500 for its algae bloom response initiative. Over recent summers, algae blooms have degraded the river’s water quality, leading the local agency to issue health alerts. In September 2023, the Whi...
PULLMAN —The man who allegedly fled to Mexico with his infant daughter and fiancé is still missing. Law enforcement have issued a search warrant on the residence of Aaron Daniel Aung, 21, of Moscow, Idaho. Law enforcement officials stated that the warrant allowed them to search the property’s residence, vehicles and individuals connected to it. The search aimed to gather evidence and information regarding the disappearance of Aung and his daughter, Seraya Aung Harmon, 2. The Pullman Police Department issued a warrant for Aung’s arrest on Wed...
PULLMAN — Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving a Pullman man that occurred in Shoshone County at 2:54 p.m. on Friday, June 21. The crash happened on State Highway 3 near milepost 53. Reports say a 19-year-old male from Saint Maries, Idaho, driving a grey 2019 Toyota Tacoma, was involved in a rollover collision with a 32-year-old male from Pullman, driving a grey 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The Pullman driver was not wearing their seatbelt, sustained critical injuries and was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. The o...
COLTON — Two government agencies will host virtual public meetings this week to discuss the potential impacts of removing the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The Lower Snake River Water Supply Replacement Study, stemming from a mediated agreement between the White House, anti-dam environmentalists, and tribes, is being conducted by the federal Bureau of Reclamation and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The study will examine the water replacement needs for irrigation, municipal and industrial delivery if Congress approves the dam r...
COLFAX — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and officials caution locals and visitors to be careful when launching fireworks. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Whitman County may see some precipitation in scattered locations on the day. “According to the CPC [Climate Prediction Center] our temperature outlook for the fourth of July is expected to be leaning to below normal and precipitation is above normal,” said NWS Meteorologist Joey Clevenger of Spokane. The Colfax Fire Department is also prepping for a “normal” Fo...
COLFAX — It was on February 28, 1969, that forty-two students participated in a demonstration that prevented five Black students from entering the Whitman County jail to begin serving sentences on assault convictions. According to a news article published by the Colfax Gazette on April 17, 1969, Carl Maxey, Spokane attorney, entered a technical plea of guilty for the students at the session, which began at 10:30 a.m. and lasted less than an hour in the superior courtroom at the courthouse. “I have a feeling some of these people did not exa...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 30 to June 3: May 30 Itani Quality Homes, Inc., a Washington Corporation, Pullman, Wash., sold 925 SW Panorama Street, Pullman, Wash., to Tariq and Karin Akmal, Pullman, Wash., $717,250, Warranty Deed. SD7,Inc., a Washington Corporation, Colton, Wash., sold 1123 Line Court, Colton, Wash., to Travis Bauer and Shelby Ruiz, Pullman, Wash., selling price $63,000, Statutory Warranty Deed. May 31 Mike Nelson, Personal Representative of the Estate of Don...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 12 to June 19: June 12 3:32 p.m.- Vehicle driving recklessly and passing in a no passing zone, SR 195 milepost 39, southbound. 4:55 p.m.- False information to police, North Riverside Lane. 7:11 p.m.- Civil call South Mill Street. June 13 8:43 a.m.- Welfare check North Morton Street. June 14 3:34 p.m.- Stray animal Hamilton Park. June 15 4:38 p.m.- Parking problem West A Avenue. 5:26 p.m.- Other law enforcement call North Mill Street. June 16 11:46 a.m.- R...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 18 to June 24: June 18 12:26 a.m.- South Mill Street, Colfax. Trespassing complaint. 10:01 a.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Vehicle taken without permission. 10:53 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 11:27 a.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 12:48 p.m.- Stipe Road, Diaamond. Possible court order violation. 12:49 p.m.- 1st Street, Thornton. Suspicious subject. 3:36 p.m.- Carothe...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 18 to June 24: June 18 Christopher William Ogden, 42, warrant for theft of a motor vehicle, identity theft 2nd degree. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through King County Superior Court. Crystal Heather Watters, 51, warrants no contact order violation, domestic malicious mischief 3rd degree, harassment. Domestic violence assault 4th degree. $2,500 bond or $250 cash bail through Colfax Municipal Court. Held without bail through District Court. June 19 Jeremy J...
COLFAX - With the Fourth of July coming up next week, Whitman County residents are looking forward to several fireworks displays for the family across the county. Boyer Park and Marina will host their 4th of July Music and Fireworks Extravaganza from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4, 1753 Granite Road. Live music will be performed by Eric E. At 9:45 p.m., the fireworks display by Rocketman Pyro will begin. ALBION — The annual parade and festivities in observance of the 4th of July will t...
MALDEN - A local veteran was recognized for assisting a veteran's widow in Okanogan County by Congress members during Malden's Town Council on Tuesday, June 11. Veterans aid for Rep. Dan Newhouse Hank Cramer and Veteran's Aide for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Doug Huff presented Malden resident Mark Butler letters of appreciation from both members of congress at the town council meeting. In a letter to the town of Malden, Cramer requested a spot on the agenda to recognize Butler for generous...
PULLMAN - County residents opposed to a planned wind turbine development have created the not-for-profit "Save the Palouse" to fight on their behalf. Rick McNanny has been named executive director of the not-for-profit group, which has been in operation for two months. "We are not anti-wind turbine," McNanny said, noting members just think Kamiak Butte is not an appropriate place to erect them. The Save the Palouse website says the group has three initiatives: • Advocate for the preservation o...
HARPOLE - The sound of black powder rifles echoed through this remote Palouse River valley. Tents and tepees popped up along the bank. And the smell of Dutch oven cooking wafted through the air. A living history of pioneer life arose in this rural community Friday, Saturday and Sunday in this rural area off Manning Road, northwest of Colfax and southwest of Steptoe. The 34th annual Palouse Hills Muzzleloader Rendezvous put frontier life skills at the forefront of activities for participants and...
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...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Town of Malden City Hall, located at 14 W. Moreland, Malden, Washington, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. PST on Thursday July 11, 2024, for the Malden Gravel Roads project and will then be opened and publicly read. The work involves the removal and replacement of damaged gravel roads with a bituminous coat (Otto Seal) applied on top of the new gravel roads in Malden, WA. The project includes both state and federal funding. A pre-bid meeting will not be held....
NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP TO CREDITORS AND OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST: IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN NO. 24-2-00137-38 AXOS BANK Plaintiff, v. BRECKENRIDGE GROUP PULLMAN WA, LLC Defendant. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a receiver was appointed over the assets of Breckenridge Group Pullman WA, LLC, whose last known address is 1301 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Suite B201, W Lake Hills, Texas 78746-6502 on May 29, 2024. The receivership property is commonly known as Aspen Heights Pullman and is located at 3125...
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