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COLFAX - A group of photographers were excited to get the opportunity to take pictures of F-35 jets flying to Fairchild Air Force Base's Skyfest on Friday, June 21. A local Facebook group "Photography of the Palouse," viewed a post by Farmer and Air Force Reserve Joe Goldsworthy, who farms between Rosalia and Oakesdale, asking if photographers would be interested in taking pictures for his squadron as they flew into Skyfest in Airway Heights on June 21. Endicott resident, Misty Stephens...
COLFAX — Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine has recently warned locals about the dangerous effects that toxic algae can have on pets. As summer temperatures rise, the risk of toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacterial blooms, increases in waterways. According to WSU, these blooms can be fatal to pets and can cause death within 15-20 minutes of exposure. Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm, stagnant, and nutrient-rich freshwater bodies, conditions often exacerbated by pho...
Colfax Thursday, July 4 Closed 4th of July Monday, July 8 Salad bar with chicken, bacon, cucumber, broccoli, olives, beans, cheese, and hard boiled egg; homemade rolls; cottage cheese with fruit; ice cream sundae bar with toppings. Colton Wednesday, July 10 Creamy lemon pasta with chicken and vegetables, garlic bread, spinach salad, peanut butter cookies. Palouse Wednesday, July 10 Barbecue beef sandwich, coleslaw, pasta salad, cottage cheese with fruit. Pullman Friday, July 5 Creamy herb chicken, rice pilaf, roasted carrots, caesar salad,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Willow Evelyn Bennett, was born June 25, 2024 to parents Mary Worley and Billy Bennett (William Bennett IV), of Pullman. Paternal Grandparents are Tonia Wellborn, of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., and William Bennett III, Santan Valley, Ariz. Maternal Grandparents are Carl and Yvonne Worley, of Dunnellon, Fla. Willow joins sister Vivian Trujillo, 5, and brothers Chance Nichols-Bennett, 6, Oz Nichols-Bennett, 8, and Julien Nichols-Bennett, 11....
PALOUSE — An open forum meeting at the Palouse Community Center informed volunteers and locals that Haunted Palouse will return with a new theme and concept designed for people of all ages. Twelve people attended the 6:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, June 27. Will Perry, of Palouse, began the meeting as the appointed director of the non-profit organization, announcing that the board of directors had decided on the themes of rebirth and resurrection while conceptualizing around carnivals for design. “We sat down as a board, and the main thing we...
PALOUSE — Recently, I had a chat with Bev Pearce about one of the gems of Whitman County—the Palouse Community Center. Located in Palouse’s downtown, it both serves and contributes to the city’s charm. The Community Center has two areas of business: Needful Things, its thrift store, is in the front. The rear of the building houses the Event Center, a large community space equipped with a commercial kitchen. In addition to hosting the weekly Council on Aging’s Wednesday senior luncheon, the Event Center is a popular rental venue for weddings, br...
By Gazette Reporter COLFAX - The Council on Aging County-Wide Barbecue is coming again next week bringing seniors to Schmuck Park to enjoy burgers, live music and community camaraderie. The barbecue will take place at noon on Thursday, July 11, with a suggested donation of $5. Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins said that this is their fifth annual barbecue despite some time skipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. The barbecue will feature the usual lunch, hamburgers and all the...
TEKOA — An alleged assault on a local man ended fatally in 1947. According to an article published in the Tekoa Sentinel on Friday, June 27, 1947, Walter Decker, Northern Pacific Car Shop laborer in Spokane and brother of Mrs. Howard Jennings of Tekoa, died Sunday night on June 22, 1947. Decker died at Sacred Heart Hospital and was reportedly a victim of robbery and assault. According to the article, Spokane police said they knew nothing of Decker’s injuries until Monday, June 16, when the emergency hospital attendant was summoned by Dec...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 25 to June 30: June 25 6:37 a.m.- Country Club Road, Helena Enterprises LLC, Pullman. Burglary alarm. 8:28 a.m.- South Montgomery Street, Uniontown. Utility problem. 10:22 a.m.- Southeast Harvest Drive, Walmart; parking lot, Pullman. Hit and run accident. 10:38 a.m.- Tekoa. Civil call. 10:48 a.m.- Kitzmiller Road, Pullman. Report of found property. 3:19 p.m.- Granite Road, Boyer Park and marina KOA, Colfax. Disorderly conduct. 4:46 p.m.- Pullman Airport Roa...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from June 3 to June 10: June 3 Amie Marie Parry, who acquired title as Amie Marie Anderson and Samuel Parry, her spouse, Rexburg, Idaho., sold 508 N. West Street, Colfax, Wash., to Ciara MacDonald, an unmarried person, and Roman Scimeca, an unmarried person, Pullman, Wash., selling price $186,900, Statutory Warranty Deed. Allied First Bank, SB dba Servbank, Phoenix, Ariz., sold 519 S. Summit Ave., Rosalia, Wash., to The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Off...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 27 to June 30: June 27 Darien Leaf Armstrong, 25, assault 4th degree prior domestic violence, 6 counts of assault 3rd degree. Held without bail through Distirct Court. Kevin Dwight Tysinger, 45, warrant for assault 4 th degree, domestic violence through Spokane County Superior Court and warrant for no contact, protection order through Spokane District Court. Held without bail through Spokane Court. Sierra Kalynn Velez, 36, warrant washington department of corre...
PULLMAN — Whitman County prosecutors announced on Thursday, June 27, that a man has been charged in connection with a 2021 shooting in Pullman that resulted in one death and one injury. George Harris III faces a First Degree Manslaughter charge for the shooting death of Liban Barre in September 2021. According to police, Liban Barre, 23, of Kent, Wash., and Washington State University (WSU) football player Brandon C. Gray, 24, of Detroit, Mich., were at a large party near WSU’s College Hill area when they were shot. Both men were taken to the...
COLFAX — Missing golf carts and the man who alleged stole them were located over the weekend in tall brush between Glenwood and Dry Creek roads. Michael D. Rosser, 37, of Garfield, was booked into the Whitman County Jail on three counts of second-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance (fentanyl and methamphetamine) with intent to deliver. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, on the evening of Sunday, June 30, deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 5800 block of Garfield Farmington Road to loc...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to disregard a spam call demanding money. Locals have been receiving calls from an individual impersonating a Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to Undersheriff Chris Chapman, these calls often involve a person claiming there is an outstanding warrant for the recipient’s arrest, demanding payment of a fine over the phone to avoid arrest. “It is clear-cut; they want you to pay an amount so they will not send police to your house. They want Apple Pay cards and stuff lik...
TEKOA — The City of Tekoa has received $12,288 for organizational projects aimed at upgrades through the Local Records Grant Program. A lengthy application process ended in February, according to Tekoa City Clerk and Treasurer, Eliza Evans-Teague. “It is a fairly detailed process. They want to see that you have a plan. It’s an organizing records room grant. To do that you need to make sure you have proper shelves, cabinets, environment for archiving records and the ability to implement a better system so you can ultimately manage records better...
COLFAX - Construction is underway on the Colfax Downtown Association restaurant incubator project. Colfax resident Trevor Miller has been named as the first occupant, with his restaurant Wild Ember Kitchen. Construction crews are currently working towards an expected completion date of Saturday, July 20, on the former Washingon Federal Bank, located at 102 N. Main Street. Downtown Association Executive Director Whitney Bond said that only two had applied for the incubator project, with one...
COLFAX — Whitman County is receiving approximately $2,506,131.42 through multiple lawsuits filed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson against opioid manufacturers to combat the opioid crisis. According to a press release from the Office of the Attorney General, Ferguson announced Tuesday, June 18, that the state received a $123.24 million lump sum payment from opioid manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. The funds are the latest payments from litigation against companies that fueled the opioid crisis, which must be split evenly between state and local g...
Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many people will likely be taking off on Friday, July 5, which adds another day to celebrate with friends and family around the grill this year. Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts' pocketbooks. As the holiday approaches, individuals planning to host a July 4 barbecue can heed these tips to save on food and supplies at the grocery...
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or slightly below 2,000 F. Its likely safe to say that parents would never let their children handle a blowtorch, wander into a forest fire nor touch molten metals, yet many seemingly have no concerns about children playing with sparklers during July 4 celebrations. The Children's...
Barbecues are part and parcel of July Fourth celebrations. Such get-togethers might be even more notable in 2024, when Independence Day falls on a Thursday. That means many people will likely be taking off on Friday, July 5, which adds another day to celebrate with friends and family around the grill this year. Opportunities to entertain will abound this July, and that can take a toll on hosts pocketbooks. As the holiday approaches, individuals planning to host a July 4 barbecue can heed these tips to save on food and supplies at the grocery...
COLFAX -- The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will hold their Quarterly Luncehon on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at The Center, 110 S Main St, with lunch provided by local eatery Los Amigos. The event will allow for both chamber members and non-members to gather and discuss ongoing situations and concerns, as well as several upcoming events. Superintendent of Colfax Schools Jerry Pugh will be the guest speaker for the luncheon. "We're excited to have Jerry there to give us updates on the schools," Colfax Chamber of...
COLFAX — Members of the Save the Palouse not-for-profit group made an appearance at the Whitman County Commissioners workshop Monday, June 24, to voice their concerns with how Commissioners are handling the proposed wind turbine project near Kamiak Butte. Several questions were asked concerning county code and setbacks from the proposed wind turbines and property located nearby. According to Commissioner Art Swannack, the Commissioners are currently in the process of looking at what resident’s concerns were during the April 29 workshops dis...
SPOKANE - Ratepayers who purchase electricity from Avista may have their power turned off on windy, hot summer days when utility officials deem fire danger high. According to company officials, Avista's so-called "Public Safety Power Shutoff" plan is in response to summer conditions in Eastern Washington. When high winds are forecast, company employees may increase sensitivity on power lines, officials said. The increased sensitivity could lead to more and prolonged power outages. Officials...
