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Elaine Rose Mustard, 102, of Colton, Washington, passed away July 13, 2023, at Carolstar Family Home in Pullman, Wash. Elaine was born November 6, 1920, in Colton, Wash., to Jake & Rose (Strong) Kirpes. She grew up in Colton and attended Guardian Angel School and Colton High School. Elaine married Fred Hansen on Nov. 26, 1938, and following his death in 1943 she married Herman (Tom) Mustard in Colton on April 30, 1944. In addition to raising her family and being a full time homemaker, Elaine... Full story
On July 18, 2023, Mae Claypool went to be with her Lord in heaven. She was 94. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 10 a.m., at the Colfax Community Church (formerly Methodist Church). Pastor Ed McBride will officiate and Mae will be laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery. Mae Amanda was born January 10, 1929, at home in Luther, Montana, to John and Ellen Renlund Luoma. She grew up at the base of the mountains in beautiful south-central Montana; not far from Yellowstone National... Full story
Nola Marie Schweiger left us on July 6, 2023. Nola was a person of faith and lived a life as God inspired us to live it. Her generosity, compassion and kindness towards others fulfilled her. Born in Colfax, Wash., on October 5, 1952, she was the first child of Herb and Elaine Schweiger. She grew up in Lacrosse, Wash., and graduated high school from Holy Names Academy in Spokane. She went on to graduate from Seattle University. She began her career with Nordstrom then followed her passion for... Full story
Dave Kelly, 74, long-time resident of Oakesdale, Wash., and Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz., on June 4, 2023, with his wife by his side. Dave was born in Sunnyside, Wash., on August 9, 1948. Dave was a family man who loved the outdoors. The happiest moments of his life were hunting, camping and sitting by the campfire with the people he cared about. Dave was a loyal, hardworking and respectable man. Dave worked in the fertilizer/chemical i... Full story
Mark L. Teal, 67, beloved husband, father and friend, was taken from us far too soon on July 17, 2023. Mark was born May 26, 1956, to Alfred and Donna (Wesselles) Teal in Colfax, Wash., where he lived most of his life. He spent many of his last years in Bovill, Idaho, where he developed some of his most cherished friendships, and was excited to start his next chapter. On July 19th he would have celebrated his 15th anniversary with his best friend, adventure companion, and favorite cook (even... Full story
Donovan (Don) Kleweno passed away peacefully with the love of his life at his side on June 29, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. He was born September 20, 1938, to Melvin Sr. and Anna (Lust) Kleweno. He joined two older brothers, Gilbert and Melvin, Jr, and was followed by Patrick Kleweno. "Babe" as he was affectionately named by his family, graduated from Endicott High School in 1956. As kids, he and his brothers enjoyed pheasant hunting, which he always said, "was really just an excuse to walk... Full story
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janice T. Lund, who passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, in Garfield, Washington. Janice was born on November 22, 1927, in Newport, Oregon. Janice was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She was the much loved daughter of Sheldon and Venice Thayer. Janice was an avid outdoorswoman who loved fishing and camping. She was an airplane pilot and a former member of the Ninety-Nines women's flying... Full story
Colfax Thursday, July 27 Egg Salad Wraps w/ Spinach and Tomatoes Fruit Salad Peanut Butter Cookies Colton Wednesday, Aug. 2 Fish Filet Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Roll Birthday Dessert - Swedish Apple Pie LaCrosse Tuesday, Aug. 1 Fish Filet Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Roll Birthday Dessert Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 2 Fish Filet Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Roll Birthday Dessert Pullman Friday, July 28 Chicken Oriental Salad Carrot and Raisin Salad Fresh Vegetables Slice Pears M&M Cookies Tuesday, Aug. 1 Club Sandwich Spinach Salad Vegetable...
Pullman Regional Hospital Christian Abraham Ayala Castillo, a boy, was born July 16, 2023 to parents Alfredo and Maria Castillo, of Oakesdale, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Dominga Enriqueta Castillo Trinidad, of Santa Cruz, Mexico. Maternal Grandparents are Janel and Randy Roe, of Hendersonville, Tenn. Christian joins brothers Alexander, 10, and Diego, 5, at home. Haaven Westgate, a girl, was born July 15, 2023 to parents Kaylayna Relafod, and Bailey Westgate, of Moscow, Idaho. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces....
COLFAX - Colfax Chief of Police Bruce Blood, 69, started his service in the Air Force in 1977. Blood explained at the time he was in college at the University of Washington with a biology, chemistry, and psychology major in 1977, his senior year. "I didn't see anything that interested me at that point," he said, adding that his dad was in the Army during World War II, "so I decided to try that option." Blood went for testing and qualified for an officer position and as a navigator, after which...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Library (WCL) hosted the Joshua J. Superstar Show through the Colfax, LaCrosse, Albion, and Rosalia branches July 19, and 20. Whitman County Library Youth Services Manager Sheri Miller stated that the Innovia Foundation sponsored the free show through a grant for community gathering purposes. The show came to Colfax at Schmuck Park on Thursday at 10 a.m., which Miller stated was the biggest turnout for an event that the library's summer reading program has had so far...
GARFIELD - The Garfield Public Library held a Lego competition Wednesday, July 19. The event was an opportunity for children and families to work together as individuals or teams to create a Lego build from their favorite book. The competition lasted just over an hour, with some books the teams chose were: Little House on the Prairie, and The Giving Tree. The designs by the competitors will hang out at the Garfield Bank for about a month, where people can come to the bank to vote on their...
MALDEN - The City of Malden held the unveiling of Eagle Scout Troop 588 Gabriel Morgan's information kiosk at the Main Street and Moreland Avenue intersection on Tuesday, July 18. Malden City Clerk and Treasurer Micki Harnois stated that the unveiling went well, bringing in more residents than they thought they would get to come. "We had a program, and there was a blessing of the kiosk, and then the Mayor read a proclamation," Harnois said, adding that it was because of the dedication to giving...
COLFAX - Colfax local and Washington State University Sophomore Colin Bannister has received the title of Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the Washington Student Association (WSA) as well as the role he took on in January as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Associated Students of Washington State University (ASWSU). "For this job, it's very similar to the one I have for WSU student government," Bannister said, adding that this one involves him more with the association....
COLFAX - Colfax kicked off its first Summerfest on Saturday, July 22, with all-day activities available for local families and visitors. Local businesses had sidewalk sales, and a kid's parade led by local law enforcement and the fire department down Main Street, starting at 11 a.m. Colfax Chamber of Commerce Director Nikki Nolt said they had an excellent turnout for the event. "We had a wonderful turnout," Nolt said, adding that everything that was set up was being utilized, "It's always good...
Dear Editor, My wife took me to the movie “Sound of Freedom” last week. Disney shelved this motion picture for over five years. Recent headlines and news stories may explain why. Angel Studios have now bought the distribution rights and it is currently being shown in some theaters. Yet, there are those who want to shut it down. There are reasons why the many “friends of Jeffery Epstein” are trying hard to keep you from seeing this film. Those are the very reasons why you should see it. There is a quote from Philip Ahlrich in the America...
By virtually all key metrics, Washington’s environmental policies are failing. And yet, when was the last time politicians, environmental activists or the media expressed concern about policy failures? Speeches and news stories are filled with demands that we save the planet, describing threats to salmon, orca, forests and the climate. And yet, there is a remarkable lack of curiosity when real-world efforts fail to address those problems. One common thread is that environmental policy g...
Hydropower is an important source of reliable and clean energy for everyone in the Northwest, especially Idahoans. However, with the recent debate surrounding the Snake River dams concentrated on the benefits for and support in Washington State, we want to emphasize just how significant an effect these dams have on Idaho and why we must continue to protect them. As a U.S. Senator and the leader of an independent free-market research organization, we are unified in our effort to protect the...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Inspiration can be born in times of tragedy, as is the case with one St. John resident. An accident in July 2017 left David Hannus, 57, with a long road of recovery ahead of him. His drive wouldn't let any obstacles stand in his way though. On July 22, Hannus celebrated his success in recovery by running the "Muddy Dash" obstacle course race at Qlispe Raceway. Hannus was working as a contractor on a $2 million Fife mall remodel at the time of his accident, when he was tasked t...
COLFAX — The Colfax Municipal Pool, located near Schmuck Park, has received a grant from the Youth Athletic Facilities Program. The $350,000 grant was given to the pool to aid in upcoming projects. The City of Colfax will use this grant to improve the pool, and address issues concerning the pool, starting with the leaking problem. The pool had a 35,000 gallon per day leaking issue, which will be addressed through the grant. The grant will also allow for the addition of an ADA-accessible pool entry, and will improve the locker rooms to meet A...
PULLMAN - Raenah Smith, 14, took fifth-place in the 16U 112 pound women's freestyle division in USA Wrestling's 2023 U.S. Marine Corps National Championships. The event was held in Fargo, N.D., at the Fargodome at North Dakota University. With this performance, Smith becomes the first Fargo Nationals All-American in both Pullman and Whitman County History. In her most recent eighth grade season, Smith posted a record of 5-2, including two wins by technical fall, and one by fall. her only losses...
MALDEN — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Grant Awarded $2,018,261 for improvement of the Palouse to Cascades Trail. State Parks will use the grant to improve the five mile stretch on the trail between Malden and the historic site known as Kenova. This section of the trail includes three trestles that burned in a 2020 fire. State Parks will also restore and fireproof the bridge trestles, upgrade the trail surface, reinstate drainage, and develop a trailhead access point across Kenova. This trail segment will connect to the t...
CHENEY – A LaCrosse woman won nearly $1,000 placing in the Top 5 in breakaway roping at the Cheney Rodeo from July 7-9. LaCrosse’s Sydney Berquist tied with Macy Auclair to round out the Top 5 places, according to the Women’s Professional Rodeo Assocaiton. They roped their calves in 2.2000 seconds and took home $916.21 in prize money each in the fifth-place tie. Amanda Hodges won the event with a time of 2.000 seconds. She took home a purse of $2,137.84. Three riders tied for second place – Josie Reno, Bailey Patterson and Jordan Minor,...
