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  • County Libraries closed next week

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    COLFAX — All 14 branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed Monday, Aug. 5 through Aug. 11 for annual maintenance. Projects that are difficult to complete will be performed during the closure. Due dates will be extended for library materials and book drops will remain open in all locations....

  • Locals named to Linfield Dean's List

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    COLFAX — Two Whitman County residents were named to the Linfield University Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Raina Parson, of Colfax, and Aidan Crossler, of Pullman, earned a grade point average at least equivalent to a cum laude, 3.65, while taking at least 12 graded credits....

  • Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Colfax Thursday, Aug. 1 Fish filet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, brownies with ice cream Monday, Aug. 5 Salad bar, roll, cottage cheese with fruit, birthday dessert - carrot cake Colton Wednesday, Aug. 7 Fish filet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, birthday dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Aug. 6 No meal Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 7 Fish filet, baked potato, mixed vegetables, roll, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, Aug. 2 Baked potato bar with cheese, onions, bacon and sour cream; green salad, fruit cocktail, cookie bar Tuesday, Aug. 6 Fish...

  • Nancy Helen Bozarth

    Nancy Helen Bozarth

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Helen Bozarth on July 13, 2024, from a year long battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Colfax Washington to Robert William Gylling and Alice Mildred (Manchester) Gylling on the July 18, 1957. Nancy loved growing up in a small town. She excelled in academics and lettered in multiple sports. She was a lifeguard and developed a life long love of swimming. Nancy loved to sing and received a scholarship to study voice at Washington State...

  • Helen Yenney

    Helen Yenney

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Helen was born October 31, 1919, on her grandparents' homestead in Langford, South Dakota, and passed away on July 8, 2024. When the farm was sold in 1923, her parents, Francis and Nellie Richardson Tweedy, moved the family to Tahoe Ridge near Kooskia. There she grew up in a large family during the Depression attending the country school on Tahoe Ridge and graduating from Kooskia High in 1938. After graduating from Lewiston Normal School, now Lewis and Clark State College in 1941, she taught at...

  • Suzanne Elizabeth Evans

    Suzanne Elizabeth Evans

    Aug 1, 2024

    Suzanne Elizabeth Evans died July 25, 2024, at the age of 65 from cancer. She was from the Colfax High School Class of 1977. She is survived by her daughter, Megan Chu, her sisters Lynne Schwartz and Holly Evans. Please send condolences to Megan Chu, 423 10th Ave N, Nampa, ID 83687...

  • Thomas McFarland

    Thomas McFarland

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Dr. Thomas McFarland, aged 86, was born and raised in Colfax, Washington. After graduating from Colfax High in 1956, he attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Many of his most cherished memories were created there, including membership in the Sigma Chi Fraternity and meeting his beloved wife of 63 years, Jeannine Wood McFarland. While there, he discovered his passion for Education. He continued his enrichment by earning a Master of Arts at the U of I, and a Doctor of Philosophy from...

  • Shirley Ann Jayne

    Shirley Ann Jayne

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Shirley Ann Jayne, born Shirley Ann Weitz in Endicott, Wash., on April 17, 1933, to Henry Weitz and Leah Smick, passed away on July 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich., age 91, after having lived a long and happy life. She is survived by her two children, Thom Jayne (and his spouse Kimm Jayne) of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Mark Jayne of Hendersonville, N.C., as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, who passed in 2022, and with whom she enjoy...

  • SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION RCW 4.28.100; .110 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No. 24-2-00188-38 ALL VALLEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., Plaintiff/Landlord/Owner, vs. JOHN HOPKINS, VIOLET MULLIKEN, and PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants/Tenants/Occupants. The State of Washington to the said Defendants John Hopkins, Violet Mulliken, and Parties in Possession: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of July, 2024, and defend...

  • Notice of Waiting List Opening for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Whitman County)

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Notice of Waiting List Opening for Housing Choice Voucher Program (Whitman County) To whom it may concern, Community Action Center, in partnership with Spokane Housing Authority will be opening the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List for Whitman County. The list will open for applicants on August 6, 2024, at 8:00AM and will close on August 12, 2024, at 11:59PM. Please keep in mind that certain eligibility requirements apply, you can find these criteria on our website at www.cacwhitman.org/section-8-housing/. You can create an...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Randolph and Kathleen Scholz of Clarkston, WA on November 13, 2020, under Surface Water Right Application No. S3-30908, filed for a permit to appropriate public surface water, subject to existing rights, from an unnamed spring for year-round use in the amount of .022 cubic feet per second (cfs) for in home domestic use, stock water, and seasonal use in the amount of .022 cubic feet per second (cfs) for the irrigation of two acres of lawn/garden. The source of the...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No. 24 4 00098 38 In the Matter of the Estate of LUCINDA RAE LAUTENSCHLAGER, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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 m...

  • TEKOA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    TEKOA SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice of Budget Extension Hearing The board of directors will meet for the purpose of considering approval of a budget extension for the district’s General and ASB Funds. The public hearing will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school multi media room located at 513 E Henkle, Tekoa, Washington. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of the budget extension. Copies of the budget extension may be obtained by contacting the district office at 284-3281. Lisa H...

  • SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-08

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-08 Ordinance adopted by the Pullman City Council on July 23, 2024 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN, WHITMAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT, REVISING SECTIONS 1.107 TO THE PULLMAN CITY CODE AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. Pursuant to RCW 35.23.251, publication of the title of an ordinance constitutes publication of a summary of that ordinance. The full text of Ordinance No. 24-08 is available for review in the City Clerk’s office of Pullman City Hall, and a c...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No. 24-4-00067-38 Estate of: E. CLARK JOHNSON, Deceased. SAMANTHA JOHNSON, 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 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 c...

  • Serrano headed to general election for state attorney general

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Aug 1, 2024

    PASCO - A prominent local attorney and community leader is headed to the November general election for Secretary of State. At the end of ballot counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, Pete Serrano of Pasco led the three-candidate field. "I am incredibly honored by your support tonight," Serrano said after the initial tally. "Your vote has made it clear that public safety is a top priority for Washingtonians. I am deeply grateful to my team, our volunteers, and every voter who placed...

  • Ferguson, Reichert look to advance

    Roger Harnack, Franklin Connection|Aug 1, 2024

    OLYMPIA — Given Washington's recent political history, it's no surprise that Democrat Bob Ferguson is leading all candidates in the gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. But former King County deputy-turned-politician Dave Reichert's apparent second-place finish, may be a surprise. Earlier this year, the Republican Party rejected Reichert and instead endorsed Semi Bird of Richland for governor. In the initial count of ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election voters appeared to have overruled the county. Ferguson f...

  • Primary Election Results

    Whitman County Gazette|Aug 1, 2024

    Results to be updated after each ballot count. The next count is to occur at 8 p.m., Aug. 9. Local Whitman County Superior Court Judge Jenna Brozik - 30.95% Roger Sandberg - 54.59% Steve Martonick - 14.28% County Commissioner Dist. 1 Art Swannack - 93.35% Write-In - 6.65% County Commissioner Dist. 2 Tom Handy - 96.68% Write-In - 3.32% Town of Garfield - Prop. No. 1 Street Levy Levy, Yes - 67.19% Levy, No - 32.81% Rosalia Fire Dist. No. 7 - Prop. No. 1 Levy, Yes - 81.36% Levy, No - 18.64% Town of Farmington - Prop. No. 1 Street Levy Levy, Yes -...