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Zoe Moser, Colton High School class of 2016, has been awarded a $40,000 college scholarship to attend the University of Washington, beginning in the fall of 2016. Moser was one of hundreds to apply and was selected for this highly-competitive scholarship based on her outstanding academic record in high school. Applicants for the National Student Leadership Foundation Scholarship are evaluated on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, submitted essays and letters of recommendations. The recipients of the...
Colfax Senior League softball team won the league championship tournament in Moscow at the end of June. They won five games in a row at the end-of-the season tournament and defeated Genesee in the championship game. The team finished the season with a 13-2 record. In front, from the left, are Riane Jones, Helina Hahn, Justice Brown and Perry Imler. In back, from the left, are Assistant Coach Jake Hahn, Assistant Coach Todd Lobdell, Sidney Appel, Abby Boyer, Kennedy Schmidt, Lexie Booth, Abby...
Colfax swim team traveled to Dayton Tuesday for another Tri-County Swim League meet with Pullman's team also on the guest list. The same three teams met last Thursday at Pullman with Pullman rolling up 577.5 points for a big win at Reaney Pool. Colfax totaled 332 at Pullman, and Dayton totaled 269.5. In the league's other Thursday meet, at Pomeroy, the host club posted a big win over the visiting SELW team and GPOP, also known as Garfield/Palouse/Oaksdale/Plummer. The last league rounds will be today with meets at Pomeroy and Colfax. Pullman,... Full story
Pullman Posse battled for 12 innings Monday before downing Montesano 11-9 to notch a win in the state AA legion finals at Mount Vernon. The final game marked a positive note for the Posse team which sustained two losses at the start of the state run. "It was one of those games where we did all the little things right. It all came together," Coach Mike Kinkade said. Posse and Montesano locked up at 6-6 over five innings and later notched it up to 8-8. They scored four runs in the top of the 12th inning and then stopped a Montesano comeback bid... Full story
Anyone looking to have papers shredded for free can do so in Pullman Saturday, July 30. WSECU will host a free shred day that day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bank branch at 405 SE Bishop Blvd. hosts a shred day every year on the last Saturday in July. Those looking to have documents shredded are allowed to bring up to three file-size boxes of documents. WSECU has paired with the Pullman Community Food Bank for the event. Though not required, those who bring documents to shed are also asked to bring a donation of a non-perishable food item....
Daniel Thomas, 32, Lamont, pleaded not guilty in superior court Friday morning to a charge of being in possession of stolen property. Thomas has been scheduled for an Oct. 17 trial. According to the report by Sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Chapman, Thomas was arrested July 18 at Lamont on a warrant which was issued when he allegedly failed to appear in court for a compliance review hearing. He was arrested at his father’s shop. The report said Thomas was residing in a camper trailer inside the shop building. The father of the suspect asked the dep...
Sarah Bofenkamp of Palouse, an English major, and Corey Langerveld of Pullman, a communication studies major, were among students who qualified for the dean's list at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Calif., with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher....
All totaled, 14 different events have been at Hill-Ray Plaza in June. Hill-Ray added a public event on Sunday, June 26, in its first Sunday brunch. Last Sunday, July 24, they held their second brunch, designed for those who want to go out for dinner after church. Brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 will be Hill-Ray's final brunch of the summer. Several individuals and Hospice plan a charity barbecue and musical "Hootenanny" Aug. 12 to benefit Gracie Veitenheimer. Hill-Ray food is now serving both lunch and dinner to residents, and...
The Garfield High School Class of 1966 held its 50th reunion in Spokane on June 18. These are 13 year seniors. This was the first kindergarten class to start in the "new school." Pictured: Jim Halpin, Lolita Lemon Sutton, Jeanie Elder Peterson, Mike Messinger, Marcia Pennell McCracken and Lyn Huggins Messenger.... Full story
Gazette intern reporter Local volunteer rural and the City of Pullman fire departments have each received Federal Emergency Management Agency grants. Fire District 12 received a quarter of a million dollars, and Pullman fire department received three-quarters of a million. “This is great news for our department, and I want to personally thank our department's grant writing committee for their efforts in securing this grant,” said Mike Heston, Pullman fire chief. The funds the volunteer department received is close to the amount the fire dep...
Thursday, July 28 Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Fun for Babies and Toddlers – Little ones and their grown-ups are invited to a special lap-time story hour. Tekoa – 6 - 7 p.m. – E-Cigarette’s Finding the Truth Among Vapors – Learn about vaping and e-cigarette health risks, look at the products and know when your children might be at risk. This is an adult program with real nicotine products. Friday, July 29 Garfield – 6 p.m. – Adult Coloring Night – Did you know that coloring promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety and can hel...
Gazette intern reporter Neill Public Library's parking lot will be modified to upgrade the handling of stormwater runoff. Currently, there are no methods to provide stormwater flow control and treatment of the polluted water runoff from the parking lot. “We have the funding to do it now,” said Clayton Forsmann, deputy public works director with the City of Pullman. “Funding is in part by Department of Ecology and we received what we needed to begin the project.” Motley -Motley Inc. will be the construction company heading the building process...
Cathy McMorris Rodgers sits with John Davis, who serves as her Veterans and Military Outreach Liasion, Tuesday, July 26, at Umpqua Bank in Colfax. McMorris Rodgers led a discussion with veterans and their families on what services and support they need more of from the Veterans Administration of Spokane. Gazette intern reporter Although there was confusion about the starting time of the meeting with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Tuesday, local veterans waited patiently at Umpqua Bank to visit...
Crowds gathered in the Palouse Community Center July 10 for the town's annual ice cream social. At left, Round Table Club members Dixie Perry and Judy Gehring take a break after cutting this selection of pies. Sharon McGinnis, right, of the Round Table Club, points out a pretty pie. The event was moved from Hayton Greene Park this year to the Community Center due to weather....
An Oct. 17 trial date was set Friday morning in superior court for Trevor Cheff, 49, Sequim, after he pleaded not guilty to charges of harassment, reckless endangerment and driving under the influence. Cheff was arrested July 13 after sheriff’s deputies received a report of harassment on Wawawai Road along the Snake River. The alleged victims said Cheff threatened to kill them and later chased them along Wawawai Road in a Ford truck. The report said the victim and his girlfriend had to stop at the railroad tracks at Nisqually John Landing on t...
The City of Tekoa will seek a $50,000 streets levy on the November ballot. Following the failure of the same levy last year, the city council subsequently decided not to file for another try in the spring to avoid a potential conflict with the school's levy. The council approved this fall's streets vote at its regular meeting July 18. Funds would be collected at a rate of $1.64 per $1,000 in property valuation. For the 2015 Tekoa streets levy, the rate was $1.85 per $1,000. The money would be... Full story
Colfax's Unified Executive Director Valoree Gregory spent part of last week and weekend in Port Townsend at a conference for the state Main Street Program. The conference, unlike one she attended earlier this year, was just for the towns and cities enrolled in the program. “There were about 30 of us from different towns represented,” said Gregory, noting 32 towns and cities are part of the statewide program. The conference had breakout sessions for those present and also provided them with information about historic downtown buildings in the...
The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will host an appreciation garden party for the Thrifty Grandmothers Aug. 18 and is seeking table sponsors. The garden party will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the Perkins House lawn. A table can be sponsored for $80, which covers a table for four grandmothers, or donors can choose to sponsor individual grandmothers for $20. "We usually do a nice luncheon just to thank them for everything they do for Whitman County," said Valoree Gregory, Colfax unified executive director. "They give so much money. It's crazy how many... Full story
Little Goose Lock and Dam has temporarily been closed for public crossing to allow repair of the upstream bascule bridge which spans the navigation lock, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Maintenance staff at the dam placed the bridge out of service because of mechanical problems with the motor that operates the bridge. The bridge opens draw-bridge style to allow vessels access to the navigation lock. Out of safety concerns for both vessels and travelers, the bridge will remain in its open position, with public vehicle crossings...
Whitman Hospital and Medical Center has been named one of 50 "Critical Access Hospitals to Know" for 2016 by Becker’s Hospital Review of Chicago. Hospitals included on this list serve a variety of regions across the United States. Due to their predominantly rural locations, these organizations play a crucial role in the health and well-being of their respective communities. This is the second year Becker's has published a list recognizing 50 outstanding critical access hospitals in the nation. Hospitals are selected based on rankings and a... Full story
Gazette intern reporter The joint meeting of the Pullman and Moscow city councils Wednesday, July 20, in Moscow highlighted recent collaboration between the two cities. Relevant topics discussed between Pullman and Moscow city council members and staff included the impact of marijuana on the Palouse, water conservation programs with Moscow and Pullman public works directors Les MacDonald and Kevin Gardes, the Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport's impact on regional economic development and regional emergency response with Moscow Fire Chief Brian...
Catholic Charities-Spokane and The Backyard Harvest announced Tuesday that the Pullman, Moscow and Lewiston farmers markets will be accepting SNAP/EBT benefits, effective immediately. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program/Electronic Benefits Transfer, which was formerly known as food stamps, will be accepted for qualifying food purchases through the program Fresh Bucks, which provides a $2 incentive for every $5 purchased using a SNAP/EBT card. “We're hoping to support families that use SNAP benefits to purchase fresh fruit and v... Full story
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources this week released campfire safety public service announcements, which can be viewed on YouTube and on the DNR's website. Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark encouraged the public to prevent wildfires by using caution with campfires and observing burn bans. The DNR advises campers check with state and local authorities for burn bans and other fire restrictions prior to engaging in outdoor activities which might include fires. Whitman County is classified by the DNR as a high risk...
Fusions Salon and Spa suffered damage as the result of a major flood on Grand Avenue in Pullman from a water main break in April. Gazette intern reporter Fusions Salon and Spa re-opened in Pullman Wednesday, July 20, after being closed since April 19 due to a water main break on North Grand Avenue in Pullman. “Everything was gone,” said Jessica Wolfe, owner of the business, after seeing the initial flood damage. The business, which opened in August two years ago, had three to four inches of sta...
Kamiak program For the final Whitman County Parks Department evening program at Kamiak Butte County Park this Saturday, July 30, Kathy Meyer will talk on "Settlement Patterns on the Palouse." The program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Kamiak Butte amphitheater. In the event of inclement weather, the program will take place in the park's Larch Shelter. Club and Youth Groups Late Bloomers The Late Bloomers, Colfax's new gardening club, continues its renovation projects in Codger Park. Next on the agenda is a repaint of the sign at the back of the par...
