Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
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COLFAX — Since it’s 1870s start, Colfax settlers up through the 1880s discovered the productivity of the Palouse. With the sawmill, then the creation of the wheatmill in 1872, Colfax quickly became a huge producer of wheat in 1886 with a capacity of 125 barrels per day. Farmers were able to get their grain to consumers due to the first railroad arriving in 1883. James Perkins died peacefully at his home June 1, 1920 at the age of 79, having seen all of this. The city forefather had been able to see the town he started becoming a thriving pro...
LACROSSE - Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board officials are investigating two airplane crashes over the Independence Day weekend, including one just off state Highway 26 near LaCrosse. Kevin Kennedy, 65, of Arlington, was flying his Beechcraft Bonanza from Arlington to Colfax when he crashed near Lacrosse.shortly before 2 p.m. Friday, July 1, records show. Kennedy sustained serious injuries and was airlifted from the crash site to Sacred Heart Hospital in...
The town of Endicott hosted an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4. The event culminated with fireworks. For more photos, see Page 5....
COLFAX — The State Auditor’s Office released a report June 13 on an investigation into the Port of Whitman County. According to the auditor’s report, the investigation resulted from an inconsistency noticed during a company fuel card reconciliation in May 2021. The report states that during the reconciliation, Port officials found that purchases on company fuel cards did not align with company vehicle use in the previous year, and the amount of fuel purchased could not be justified by company vehicle use alone. Following the discovery of the di...
COLFAX - Two unrelated ATV crashes over the July 4 weekend left one man dead and another injured. Alfred Laponza Jr., 50, of Seven Hills, Ohio, was pronounced dead at an crash scene near Colfax on Saturday, July 2. At 7:09 p.m., emergency dispatchers received a report of an ATV crash with unknown injuries in the area of McNeilly Road about a mile west of the city. Deputies responding to the scene determined an adult male - later identified as Laponza - was riding a Honda 3-wheeler in a field...
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and TO: The Father, Cody Bridge, and anyone else claiming a paternal interest regarding ANDREA BAIRD, DOB: 06/11/20, Termination Petition, Cause No. 22-7-00030-38, filed April 25, 2022; BRODY BRIDGE, DOB: 01/27/17, Termination Petition, Cause No. 22-7-00031-38, filed April 25, 2022; and BAILEY BRIDGE, DOB: 07/22/13, Termination Petition, Cause No. 22-7-00032-38, filed April 25, 2022. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed in the above court. A Fact-Finding hearing regarding this matter...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYNN GEORGIA WHEATON, 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 Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s a...
The Town of Rosalia will be holding a Public Hearing regarding the Six Year Street Plan on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:30 pm in council chambers at the Rosalia Library. If you are unable to attend, you may submit written comments to Town of Rosalia, PO Box 277, Rosalia WA 99170 or hand deliver to 110 W Fifth St., Rosalia. Published: June 30 and July 7, 2022...
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2022-23 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Palouse School District No. 302, Whitman County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Garfield-Palouse High School Library located at 600 E Alder St, Palouse WA 99161. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adoption the budget of the District for the ensuring 2022-23 fiscal year. Prior to adop...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No. 22-4-00056-38 Estate of: ) ) ) ) ) SHARON KAY GAMET,\Deceased. SHANNA LEE GAMET 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 personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim a...
No. 22-7-00030-38 Welfare of ANDREA BAIRD (DOB: 06/11/20 No. 22-7-00031-38 Welfare of BRODY BRIDGE (DOB: 01/27/17) No. 22-7-00032-38 Welfare of BAILEY BRIDGE (DOB: 07/22/13) NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER TERMINATION AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS State of Washington to: Cody Bridge and to Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest I-NOTICE OF HEARING, 1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with the court, seeking termination of parental rights. A termination, if granted, will result in permanent loss of your parental rights. 1.2 A hearing on the petition to...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE MADINE SIMPSON, Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as Personal Representatives 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 Personal Representatives or the Personal Representatives’ a...
NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2022-23 BUDGET AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Garfield School District No. 302, Whitman County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a public meeting on July 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM at the Garfield-Palouse High School Library located at 600 E Alder St, Palouse WA 99161. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adoption the budget of the District for the ensuring 2022-23 fiscal year. Prior to adop...
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFSCOTT ROBISON, 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 Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at th...
The public is notified of a hearing for Merritt Land Company, LLC, before the Board of Adjustment on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM. This hearing will be conducted online through ZOOM. Any member of the public who wishes to attend this hearing can connect by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84210982578 The applicant is requesting a variance from Section 19.10.040(A) –Setback Requirements of the Agricultural District code: The minimum setback for all non-residential structures shall be twenty (20) feet on all sides, provided t...
The LaCrosse School District No. 126, Whitman County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and a four-year budget plan. The completed budget and a summary of the four-year budget plan are on file in the school district administration office located at 111 Hill Avenue, LaCrosse, WA 99143. A copy of the budget and summary of the four-year budget summary will be be furnished to any person at the above address and will also be posted on teh district’s webpage. The Board of Directors of LaCrosse School D...
In the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for THE COUNTY OF BENTON In the Matter of the Estate of: KARINE HELGA MOLL, Deceased. The person 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 Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the ad...
