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ROSALIA - The final rodeo weekend of the season for the Rolling Hills Rodeo Association (RHRA) is one week away and changes have been made to the original rodeo dates. In an effort to battle the heat, limit stress on the stock and give the least amount of exposure to the elements for the contestants and their horses, there will be three days of rodeos in August instead of the usual two. This will also make up for the missed rodeo from July 21. To makeup for the missed July 21 rodeo, starting...
COLFAX - There are new sights to see among the trees while playing a round at the Colfax Golf Course and Country Club. An eagle, a bear and owl have been carved from tree stumps by Spokane wood carving artist Aaron Chavez, along with his daughter Inara and son Bing. "This has just been great," Chavez said. "Especially having my kids here helping me." Hailing from Spokane, Chavez is an artist and owner of Chavez Carving and 3C Construction (Concrete, Carving, Craftsmanship). He has been c...
PALOUSE - It came down to just one-half a point in the final team rankings and the Pullman Barracudas won the 59th annual Jerry Cluckey Memorial Swim meet on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Palouse pool. Pullman finished with 345 points and Pomeroy was right behind with 344.5 points. St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna (SELW) finished with 237 points, Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Potlach (GPOP) had 166 points and Colfax ended the meet with 139.5 points. The Barracudas were led by William Hyatt, who...
ROSALIA — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office found and returned a 13-year-old runaway home on Aug. 2. The Sheriff’s Office was seeking information on 13-year-old, Rylee Morkve, last week. She had last been seen at the Oakesdale City Pool at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. According to a Facebook post there was no indication that Morkve was taken against her will and the officers’ investigation indicated that she was staying with unidentified acquaintances in Spokane. The Sheriff’s shared an update that they had found Morkve on Friday, Aug. 2, a...
OLYMPIA – The state Department of Commerce is offering a $200 credit to low- to moderate-income utility ratepayers across the state. “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of the state’s clean energy transition reach everyone, especially those most burdened by energy costs,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “The Climate Commitment Act is helping thousands of low-income families and communities reduce their home energy costs through things like weatherization, heat pumps and solar installations. While we continue to make those tools available...
THORNTON - Volunteer Fire Departments of north Whitman County contained a fire that broke out near Elmer Huntley Road on Thursday, Aug. 1. Rosalia Fire District Chief Laura Lautenschlager said that the fire started at approximately 5:30 p.m. Volunteers from from Steptoe District 11 and St. John District 2 assisted in containing the fire. The approximately 25 acre fire was also contained with help from local farmers who helped plow around the flames. The fire burned mostly stubble and some...
PULLMAN — A 30-year-old Pullman man was injured in a three-car accident near Richland, Wash., on Sunday, Aug. 4. Ramesh Sah, 30, of Pullman was driving a green 2015 Toyota Corolla when a car struck his vehicle and a grey 2023 Toyota RAV4. Sah and two other passengers were transported to Kadlec Regional Hospital. Sah was wearing a seatbelt. Passengers in the vehicle with Sah were Buhdavi Sah, 53 and Rombed Sah, 53, of Kathmandu, Nepal. Budhavi was not wearing a seatbelt. Angel Martinez, 36, of Richland was driving a black 2015 Chevy Silverado w...
COLFAX — These are some clarifications in the “Shed lost in fire outside Colfax” story from the Thursday, Aug. 1, issue of the Gazette. Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a wildland fire at 6:41 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, in which a structure was on fire. The article states that Colfax Firefighter David Buckley was reviewing the footage to see if it showed any indications of arson. “The fire investigator is handling all of the footage,” Buckley said. Buckley said that it was the owner Eddy Eng that had raised the concern that it mig...
COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County is analyzing siting options for an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Port of Whitman County Business Air Center, Colfax Airport Access Road. Port Commissioners accepted a $46,962 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program during the Thursday, Aug. 1, regular meeting to pursue analysis. According to a press release from the Port of Whitman County, the Air Center currently lacks a weather reporting station, the closest station is located at the Pul...
COLFAX — During the Colfax City Council meeting last night, Monday, Aug. 5, council members created and approved resolutions for buffer material and maintenance for the roundabout slated for Colfax. Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently in the design phase for the roundabout, which is expected to replace the two bridges that cross the North Fork Palouse River on SR 26 and US 195. The roundabout incorporates a single bridge large enough to accommodate wide loads, heavy truck traffic, passenger vehicle volumes and a s...
COLFAX — A Washington State University student is facing multiple felony charges of allegedly raping a female student last spring. Jayce Carnahan, 21, of Sumner, Wash., appeared on Zoom for his Friday, Aug. 2 arraignment, failing to make his first appearance in person. According to reports, Carnahan is faced with two counts of 3rd degree rape and one count of felony 2nd degree assault with sexual motivation. Pullman Police Officer Heidi Lambley responded to a call on Aug. 24, 2023, from the Pullman Hospital regarding a possible rape. Lambley r...
COLFAX - The city swore in Officer Perry Tate as the Interim Acting Police Chief during its Monday, Aug. 5, meeting. City Administrator Chris Mathis said. Tate had taken on the role on Thursday, Aug. 1, and would be in for the next three months. City Clerk Lynda Kramlich read Tate the oath, stating that he would solemnly swear to support the constitution of the United States of America, and the State of Washington and all valid local ordinances. "I will faithfully and impartially perform and...
COLFAX - The Federal Government is pursuing charges against a Moscow man who did not return his 2-year-old daughter to her mother in June. Aaron Aung, 21, failed to return his daughter to her mother as scheduled by a court ordered parenting plan, according to reports. United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldref, announced on Friday, Aug. 2, that Aung was charged by criminal complaint on one count of International Parental Kidnapping during an arraignment in...
*Counts reflect the current standings as of Aug. 8* COLFAX — Roger Sandberg leads in the Whitman County Primary Election for Superior Court Judge as of press time, Aug. 6. Sandberg is leading with a vote count of 4,182 out of a total of 7,661 votes counted, 54.49%. “I am very happy with the results and I look forward to finishing strong,” Sandberg said. “Got three more months to go. I feel very good, very happy, tonight is a good night.” “I really appreciate the people who took the time to vote. Got to keep doing it,” Sandberg said. “I than...
* This story has been updated with current election results as of Aug. 8* COLFAX — Current incumbent 9th District Representative Joe Schmick is leading in the Primary Election with 18,761 votes statewide, 64.33%. In Whitman County Schmick has 4,363 votes out of 7,635 counted on Aug. 8. “I want to thank all the voters in the primary,” Schmick said, “I appreciate their support. I think there’s still work to be done, and when I’m talking to folks, people are worried about the economy, public safety and government overreach.” Dr. Pam Kohlmeier cur...
* This story has been updated to reflect election results as of Aug. 8* COLFAX — Two of the four levies on the Aug. 6 Primary Election ballot have passed in the first night of vote counts, Aug. 6. Farmington Proposition 1, Resolution 421-24, currently has 53 votes counted, with a total of 25 yes, 47.17 % and 28 no, 52.83%, leaving it too close to call as of Aug. 8. Farmington Proposition 2, Resolution 421-24 had 54 votes counted, 26 yes, 48.15%, and 28 voting no, 51.85%, also leaving it to close to call. “I remain optimistic,” Farmington Mayor...
PULLMAN —Washington State Patrol is conducting emphasis patrols starting Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 18. The patrols will be in response to Washington State University (WSU) students returning to Pullman for fall semester. District 4 troopers will focus on speeding, distracted, impaired driving and other collision-causing violations. Drivers are instructed to pay close attention to all speed limit changes as they travel across the state, not drive distracted and focus on safe operation of their vehicle. Motorists will see an increased t...
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...
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 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...
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...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION City Code Updates Pullman City Code Title 16: Environment Pullman City Code Title 17: Zoning NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to consider proposed code changes related to Pullman City Code Title 16: Environment and Pullman City Code Title 17: Zoning. The hearing will be held in Council Chambers at Pullman City Hall, located at 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A. Title 17: Zoning Code for the City of...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00103-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FERN ENOS NAFZIGER, 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...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DECISION Administrative Variance Application No. AV-24-01 1670 SW Marcia Drive NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Pullman Community Development Director has made a determination to approve Zoning Code Administrative Variance Application No. AV-24-01. Administrative Variance Application No. AV-24-01 involves a request by Rafael Gallegos, at 1670 SW Marcia Drive. The specific exception requested is to allow a ramp and stairs to encompass 42.5% of the total lot area. The subject property is z...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00106-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN D. BEEDY, 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...
