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Notice of Determination of Non Significance (DNS) Washington State Department of Transportation staff considered all relevant environmental and social aspects for the continued use of a drainage tributary to Pine Creek used in part for conveyance. This site is located in Whitman County adjacent to State Route 27 at Milepost 40.70. The tributary crosses under SR 27 through a box culvert at MP 40.70 and ends downstream at Pine Creek 1250 lineal feet to the northeast. The proposed work begins at the box culvert and ends 1180 lineal feet...
8 years ago The Commoner July 25, 1890 T.J. Smith, of the agricultural college commission, was in the city this week, having returned from the session of the commission held at Yakima Monday last. He was interviewed by a Commoner reporter and kindly volunteered to make some interesting statements on the subject of the college. "At Spokane," Mr. Smith said, "we spent some days and were shown some good sites, the best being on Five Mile prairie, north of the city. Sprague was next visited, and a beautiful site offered there. Then the...
After grinding a layer of worn pavement last week, Poe Asphalt crews paved the two east side lanes of Main Street Monday night and paved the two west side lanes on Tuesday night. Trucks, rollers and two paving machines were at work here in front of Rosauer's Monday. Traffic was again limited to one-way with an escort and flaggers. At the north end, traffic was detoured over the Highway 26 bridge so asphalt could be put down on the Highway 195 bridge. Rock for the Poe project, which extends...
Donna Marie Flatt Donna Marie Flatt, 82, formerly of St. John, died on Thursday, July 23, in Richland. A graveside service for family only will be Aug. 1 at Fairmount Memorial Park in Spokane. Hallie Vogler Goodrich A private, family committal service for Hallie Mae Vogler Goodrich, 101, former Dusty farm woman who resided in Colfax since 1957, will be at the Dusty Cemetery. She died last Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Born March 27, 1914, in Minnesota to Faye and Engie Walker, she moved with her...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any financial aid resources you can recommend to baby boomers who are interested in going back to school? I’ve been thinking about taking some classes at a nearby college, and wanted to check into financial aid opportunities first. Looking For Aid Dear Looking, If you know where to look, there’s quite a bit of financial assistance out there that can help working baby boomers and retirees go back to school. Here are some steps to take that can help you find it. Fill out the FAFSA form: A good place to start is by...
The Farmington city council appointed councilman Dave Baker as the town’s new mayor July 20. The vote puts the four-year city councilman into the top post following James Woomack’s resignation, effective June 26. Baker, who was mayor pro-tem, acted as a stand-in for the past three months while Woomack was in Indiana helping to take care of his in-laws. “I can’t get to the meetings as I should,” Woomack said, citing the reason for his resignation. “There’s a lot I’d have liked to do for the town...
Colfax-Plymouth Congregational Church: Wednesday — Birthday Party - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Rosalia-Methodist Church: Tuesday — Birthday Party - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Palouse-Palouse Community Center: Wednesday — Birthday Party - Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, birthday dessert, milk, coffee or tea. Pullman-Pullman Senior Center: Monday — Fresh from the garden salad with shrimp, melon bowl, 1...
Kathy Dawes from the Palouse Discovery Science Center demonstrates electrical circuits to Matthew Logen and Cami Larsen of St. John at a science program July 21 for fourth through ninth graders at the St. John Library. Twenty youngsters participated, and each created a light up art page. The program was made possible by a donation to the Friends of St. John Library from longtime supporters Nancy Henry and Margaret Hanson....
Oakesdale High School Class of 1965, met July 11, 2015. The 11 classmates rode in the Old Mill Days parade and dined together at the Oakesdale all-school reunion. Members attending included from left to right: Chris Gregory,Tekoa; Steve Hawk, Spokane; Vickie Hodges Stevenson, Baker City Ore.; Gordon Gardner Jr., Oakesdale; Louise Hoenike Hansen, Spokane; Roy Anderson, Spokane; Mimi Henrickson Matson, Bellevue; Linda Gregory Haladyna, Cheney; Norma Palmer Cook, Spokane Valley; Paula Bongarts...
“Our commission, relating it to the book of James in the bible, is to care for widows and orphans,” said Joe Harrison, left, VFW Post 10300 Commander, before a salute as part of a presentation of appreciation to Mark (left) and Robert Kramer from Kramer Funeral Home in Palouse Friday. Harrison went on to note that caring for veterans is the VFW’s specific mission. The post serves all of Whitman County and much of north Latah County. Left of Robert Kramer, saluting, is Les Pixley, Trustee of Po...
Colfax FCCLA delegates to the national leadership conference included, from the left, Cheyanne Stokes, Pearl Griffiths, Airelle Grimaud, Lizzy May and Hailey Aase. Five Colfax High School FCCLA members and advisor, Cathy White, attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington DC July 2-10. They were among 8,000 participants at the conference. FCCLA is the acronym for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The five members were Lizzy May, Pearl Griffiths, Cheyanne Stokes,...
Wood art display slated at Dahmen Eleven of the finest woodworkers in the region will present a "Medley in Wood” display Aug. 2-30 at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown An opening reception will be held Sunday, Aug. 2, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. with many of the artists present. Functional items along with sculptural art pieces, furniture, turned bowls, vessels and other works will be on display. Woodworkers participating are Ben Carpenter, Stephanie Miller, Ed Krumpe, Ron Sack, Eric Stauber, Kristin LeVier, Jim Christiansen, Geoff Crimmin...
Trevor Johnson and Jennifer Lund were joined in matrimony June 20 at Melrose Vineyards in Roseburg, Ore. Kory Mereness of Redeemers Fellowship officiated at the ceremony which was followed by a reception. Johnson, the son of Dave and Pam Johnson of Endicott, graduated from St John-Endicott High School in 2010 and earned a degree in crop and soil science from Eastern Oregon University in 2014. He is employed by Four Star Supply as an agronomist. The bride, daughter of David and Stacey Lund of...
Thursday, July 30 Colfax — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Cool Creations — All week event! What can be done with 32 Legos and a lot of imagination? Colfax — 12 p.m. — Flex and Flow Yoga — Stretch your body and soothe your mind with Suzy McNeilly certified instructor. $10 per week or $35 for session Friday, July 31 Colfax — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cool Creations — Last day for this program provided by the Washington State Library — What can be done with 32 Legos and a lot of imagination? Colfax — 10 a.m. — Play & Learn — Last session for the summer! Rosalia ...
Palouse city-wide yard sale scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 1, will feature 32 sale sited. Maps will be available Friday afternoon and Saturday at all the local chamber businesses in Palouse....
Whitman County Cattlemen's Association has announced the recipients of the 2015 association's scholarships. Each award recipient will receive a $1,000 to help toward their next educational goal. This year's scholarships were given to three high school graduating seniors who are entering a two or four year college, trade or technical school to pursue a course of study or training in an agriculture related field. Recipients are Carrie Hennigar, Colton; Lane Moore, Garfield, and Cooper Mills, St. John....
Totable Food by Whitman County Cooks and Cooks with Whitman County Roots “Big Batch Breakfast Burritos” make a field-friendly harvest meal. Summer is a great time for delicious food, and that food is even better if it is easy to tote along with you. Whitman County farm families love foods that are easy to take to the harvest field, and many people also enjoy taking easy-to-carry foods on picnics or camping. Although sandwiches are always easy to carry, they may get a little boring on the twe...
Colfax students graduating from Whitworth University in Spokane after the spring semeter were Jill Cocking, master of education, and Sarah Morgan, master in teaching. Lori Schuerer of Rosalia received a master of education....
Dusty David Moore, oldest son of Steve and Carol Moore, graduated from basic training for the Navy July 17 in Chicago. Steve and Carol were able to attend the graduation ceremony. David is now in Pensacola, Fla., for additional training. David and Phyllis Stueckle spent last Wednesday to Saturday at a resort near Lynden with David's brother and sister-in-law, Reuben and Judy Stueckle of Puyallup. Saturday evening, Brian and Angela Broeckel and Graham hosted a dinner to celebrate Oscar Broeckel’s 93rd birthday. Besides the honoree, other g...
Three local entrants will be among 17 high school seniors who will participate Saturday in the Washington Distinguished Young Women competition at WSU's Beasley Coliseum. They are Sarah Appel of Colfax, Zoe Moser of Colton-Uniontown and Linda Zhang of Pullman. This year's competition will be the 58th annual competition for the program which was formerly known at the Washington Junior Miss competition. Entrants were scheduled to arrive in Pullman Tuesday to begin practice schedules. They will...
MARRIAGE LICENSES Jason Phillips Kimball, 30, and Alison Louise Staley, 32, both College Place, Wash., July 15. Jordan Jeffery Moran, 25, and Alexandra Marie Overton, 23, both Pullman, July 15. Douglas Steven Fairley, 33, and Martha Marie Groves, 25, both Troy, Idaho, July 17. Mitchell Allen Swanger, 29, and Erica Anne Erickson, 34, both Moscow, Idaho, July 17. Steven James Julian, 24, and Jessika Rae Ratliff, 24, both Pullman, July 20. Cesar Reyes, 39, and Angelica Maria Arias, 33, both Pullman, July 20. Basant Takha Singh Dhillon, 29, and...
Fire crews from Palouse and Colfax responded to a grain fire along the Palouse Highway late last Friday afternoon. The fire started off a combine in a field which was being harvested by Frank Lange. Strong winds blew the blaze across the top of the ridge and at one point threatened the residence of Ernie Motteram. The house is located on the top of a hill and was in the path of the fire which was moving eastbound. Palouse Fire Chief Mike Bagott said the first fire truck at the scene encountered rolling flames, blowing smoke and dust, but was...
photo credit Chris Mathia One grain truck saw its last harvest when it fell victim to a field fire July 21 on Olson Road west of Palouse. In addition to the truck, the fire burned 90 acres, 15 of which were still standing grain. According to Palouse Fire Chief Mike Bagott, the fire started some distance away from the truck. Although harvest fires are rare in that district, Palouse responded to two in the same week. “We’re hoping we’re done, but we’re expecting to be out again,” Bagott said, cit...
If only President Barack Obama were as hard-nosed and clever in undermining our adversaries as he is in kneecapping the U.S. Congress, the country's strategic position might be transformed. The Iran deal just went to the United Nations Security Council, months before Congress will vote on it, and got unanimous approval. The U.N. vote doesn't bind Congress, but it boxes it in and minimizes it -- with malice aforethought. After the U.N. vote, President Obama urged Congress to get with the program: "There is broad international consensus around...
The powers-that-be in Washington are just now getting their hands on the momentous deal the United States and other world powers negotiated with Iran. After years of hand-wringing and tedious discussions, Tehran has agreed to long-term significant limitations on its ability to construct nuclear weaponry. In return, the U.S. and other world powers will phase out brutal economic sanctions. President Barack Obama is staking his legacy on this deal. So what does that mean, everyone? It means, of course, that every Republican is against it. Never...
