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A memorial service for Rick Squibb, age 61, was held Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 3 p.m. at the Empire Theater in Tekoa. Chris Smith officiated at the service. Urn burial followed at Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa. Mr. Squibb passed away on June 14 in Spokane. Rick was born Sept. 19, 1959, at Spokane to Jerry and Donna (Weatherly) Squibb. He was raised in Tekoa where he attended school, graduating from Tekoa High School in 1977. Rick married Holly Geiser on June 10, 1995, and they made their home...
Lynn Greenwalt went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 23, after a courageous battle with cancer. While cancer poisoned her body, it could not diminish her spirit. Lynn was born April 23, 1954, in Colfax, Washington. She grew up in Colfax and attended Washington State University. She married Curt Greenwalt on June 12th, 1976. Curt and Lynn raised their family in the communities of Palouse and Spangle where pulling lambs, warming piglets on the oven door, and caring...
Don Lee Comstock, 92, was born to George and Wayve (McBride) Comstock on January 7, 1929, at his parent's home on Riverside Hill Southwest of Potlatch, Idaho. At the time their address was Palouse, Wash., Rt 3, and also they had a Palouse Telephone number. Don attended the first five grades at the East Cove Country School, then he transferred into the Palouse Schools graduating from the Palouse High School with the class of 1947. In 1946 he was the National FFA winner in electricity and won a...
Alex Smith is guilty of being a minor operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and was sentenced on June 25 to 90 days in jail with 90 days suspended, fined $1,000 with $1,000 suspended, $775.71 in fees, 24 months of supervised probation, 12 months unsupervised probation, submit to random drug tests, and receives a $100 credit for successfully community college class completed. Rasun Williams is guilty of DUI and was sentenced on June 25 to 364 days in jail with 363 days suspended, fined $5,000 with $4,000 suspended, $2,055.60 in...
David J. Murray, 64, booked June 22 for two counts of assault in the fourth degree and vehicle prowling. No bail. Richard J. Veltri, 80, booked June 23 for assault in the fourth degree – domestic violence. No bail. Daniel A. Marquez, 33, booked June 25 for theft in the third degree and theft of a motor vehicle. No bail. Peter G. Schoneman, 47, booked June 26 for unlawful possession of a firearm and two warrants from Whitman County District Court for failing to appear regarding two charges of discarding refrigeration equipment illegally. Bail $...
Monday, June 21 No records were available. Tuesday, June 22 8:15 a.m. – Mill Street – An officer investigated a vehicle prowl. Wednesday, June 23 12:15 a.m. – Park Street – An officer assisted a citizen. Thursday, June 24 10:47 a.m. – Fairview Street – An officer reported code violations. 12:43 p.m. – Canyon Street – An officer investigated a residential burglary. 4:18 p.m. – Canyon Street – An officer responded to a parked car blocking the corner of a street. 5:33 p.m. – Oakesdale – An officer assisted a deputy with a report of vandalism. Ju...
Monday, June 21 12:44 a.m. – Main Street, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a trespass. 8:52 a.m. – Rock Springs Road, LaCrosse – There was a report of stray animals. 9:48 a.m. – SR 128, Clarkston – A gas can was found on the road. 11:16 a.m. – Mill Street, Colfax – The sheriff requested a case number for a “traffic accident” with injuries. 12:44 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy requested a case number for “other law enforcement calls.” 2:26 p.m. – Sheriff’s office – A deputy assisted with taking fingerprints. 5:24 p.m. – Moreland...
Odin M. J. Ruff was born on June 21, 2021, to Mike and Michelle Ruff, of Albion. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Grandparents are Sharon Ruff, of Moxee, and Timothy Tyree, of Orting, and Linda Sypolt, of Kittitas. He joins his sister Leona J. Ruff (11 months). Grace J. Gelderman was born on June 24, 2021, to Clinton and Hailey Gelderman, of Asotin. She weighed 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces. Grandparents are Julie and Reginald Gelderman, of Poulsbo, and Paul Newman, of Belfair, and Diane Stercks, of Lacey. Mallory L. Black was born on June 24, 2021, to...
Colfax Monday, July 5 Closed Thursday, July 8 Picnic at Schmuck Park: Homemade cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, potato salad, baked beans, fruit, chocolate chip cookie Endicott Tuesday, July 6 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, July 6 Birthday party: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green salad, vegetable, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, July 7 Birthday party: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, green salad, vegetable, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, July 6 Chicken, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, salad, dessert Friday, July 9...
Gena Jones returned to her home in Italy on June 23rd after spending several weeks visiting her mother Fran Jones and brother Bryan. While here, Gena and Bryan drove to Kalispel, Montana, where they spent a weekend with Gena's son and daughter-in-law, Damien and Rachel Perron. Tom and Doreen Riedner hosted the Leonard Riedner family reunion on Saturday. Rodney Riedner, Edgewood, WA, with his children Denise Barwick, Edgewood, WA, Doug and Leann Riedner, Bothell, WA, and Debbie and Sean Quy and t...
OAKESDALE — Homes are needed for pet rocks. "These obedient pet rocks are guaranteed to listen to the commands stay and sit," stated Shelly Ausmus, the Oakesdale and Tekoa libraries branch manager. Kids and parents are invited to stop by the Oakesdale and Tekoa library branches, of the Whitman County Library, and pick up a kit to make a pet rock. The kits have rocks, craft supplies, and ideas to make a unique pet. Supplies are limited. The Oakesdale Library is open Mondays from 1-6 p.m. and W...
COLFAX — Quilts of Valor were awarded on June 21 at the Colfax United Methodist Church. Paul Bilderback, 81, of Colfax, served in the Army and Army Reserves from 1957-1977, as an E7, in Germany, Georgia, Texas and California, working as a telephone lineman and later a drill sergeant. Richard (Rick) Stephens, 74, served in the Air Force from 1965-67 as a staff sergeant and from 1967-69 in the Army National Guard as a security police officer, stationed at Vietnam Air Base Phu Cat. Del Teade, 8...
What if you worked for a local company that requires you to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and hazmat endorsement on your driver’s license? Job requirements – handle all kinds of hazardous chemicals, do any mechanical that comes up, rebuild pumps and sprayers, run a sandblaster, do all the painting, keep paper records, know all the tractors, worked 5-15 years … and don’t make the same as a new employee at Zip’s....
As I’ve been listening to the discussions around gay pride month, the argument I’ve heard that troubles me the most is the notion that we need to celebrate the LGBTQ lifestyle as a way to show love and inclusion to those who practice that lifestyle. However, is it really showing love to these individuals to celebrate a lifestyle that causes harm to themselves? Statistics have shown that homosexuality significantly increases the risk of venereal disease. As one example, 69% of new HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2018 were “gay and bisexual men,” ac...
This Sunday, our nation celebrates Independence Day. And on this 245th birthday of our United States, it’s important to take time to remember why we mark July 4. Sure we celebrate the holiday with barbecues and fireworks, parades, and apple pie. But that’s not what it is about. Independence Day is about freedom from tyranny. It’s about being able to own property, speak your mind, worship how you want, gather together, be protected from government corruption and overreach and, when necessary, def...
Graveside service for Bruce Davidson at the Steptoe cemetery on July 10, at 11:00 AM. The family would welcome any and all....
OLYMPIA — The May unemployment report was released today with Whitman County at 4.2%, among the lowest in Washington. The numbers are according to the Washington State Employment Security Department. The highest rate was 7.7% in Pacific County on the southern coast, while the lowest was Asotin County at 3.8%. Statewide, Washington’s economy added 8,300 jobs in May, decreasing the overall unemployment rate to 5.3%....
PULLMAN — Organizers of the Pullman Sunnyside Park Fourth of July fireworks show seek donations to reach their fundraising goal of $16,000. The Pullman Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the event every year, is not having a barbecue or concert for 2021. The public is invited to watch the show from the park, as the fireworks are fired from the top of the hill. Food and beverages may be brought to the location. Social distancing is encouraged. The fireworks launching was moved from the park last year due to pandemic restrictions. Instead, t...
LACROSSE — Whitman County non-profits LaCrosse Community Pride and the Regional Theater of the Palouse (RTOP) in Pullman received grants from federal coronavirus relief funds. Lacrosse received $15,000 and RTOP $22,500. The Department of Commerce announced nearly $11 million in grants to nonprofits around the state this week....
COLFAX — Two separate dog-bite incidents in Colfax led to two dogs going to the pound for 10 days for observation. The rabies vaccinations for both animals were expired. Colfax Police Chief Bruce Blood reminds residents to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date or it may result in 10 days at the pound for your pet. “That gets quite expensive,” said Blood. Rabies shots are given for one-year or three-year durations....
COLFAX — Two citizens appeared at the Colfax school board meeting Monday to give input on critical race theory, inappropriate materials, and mask policies. Brenda Gingerich read a statement in her allotted time of three minutes for public input. She called for the school district to find a way to go independent from state funding. “They seek what they want, which is power over everything,” said Gingerich. “It is a lie and it is the communist playbook.” She asked the board to take action. “I challenge you to stand up for our kids,” Ging...
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