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Mom left us to join the lord, her loving husband Carl and son Christopher, family members and friends who proceeded her in heaven. She was born in Lancaster, Wash., on a farm to Chris and Laura Oswald on Dec. 12, 1916. She had one sister Verna. Gladys grew up in Whitman County and then moved to Spokane where she met her husband Carl Edgerton Jr. Gladys and Carl were married in 1950. Together, they had five children, Yvonne, Carmen, Carl, Christopher and Carlita. Gladys was proceeded in death by... Full story
Joan Claussen was called to the Lord on August 1, 2023. Joan was a "real" Vermonter having been born in that state on March 31, 1945. She relocated to eastern Washington in the late 1970s. She was a nurse by vocation but a reader by avocation as her many family, friends, and patrons can attest. As proprietor of Main Street Books, Colfax, Joan spent many years inspiring readers young and old to the richness that books bring to our lives. Not neglecting the animal lovers in her midst, she... Full story
Elizabeth Rose Kahn (Hagood), 28, of Pullman, Wash., passed away August 2, 2023, following an automobile accident that day north of Pullman. Elizabeth was born February 2, 1995, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jennifer (Cole) Hagood and Duane Hagood. She grew up in Virginia Beach where she graduated from high school. Following graduation, Elizabeth lived in North Carolina and Georgia before moving to Moscow, Idaho in 2020. She had just recently relocated to Pullman. Elizabeth worked at the... Full story
Sharon didn't want a "standard" obituary. She was not your standard type of gal. From her flaming red hair to her perpetual tie-dyed clothing she was a vibrant original! Here are the basics: Born in 1948 to Pete and Mildred Semingson in Crosby, North Dakota. Graduated High School in Rapid City, S.D. She married her High School boyfriend, Ron Hart (1948-1980). They had one child, Jemila. They traveled internationally doing sustainable agriculture and community development work. Survived by her... Full story
Colfax Thursday, Aug. 10 Chicken Salad on a Bun, 3 Bean Salad, Fresh Vegetables, Sliced Pears, No Bake Cookies Monday, Aug. 14 Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Vegetable Tray, Peach Crisp with Ice Cream Sundae LaCrosse Tuesday, Aug. 15 Salad Bar, Roll, Fruit Dessert Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 16 Meatloaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, Cooked Carrots, Green Salad, Dessert Pullman Friday, Aug. 11 Cooks’ Choice Baked Potato Bar with Cheese, Onions, Bacon & Sour Cream Green Salad Fruit Cocktail, Cookie Bar Tuesday, Aug. 15 Salad Bar, Roll with butter, Fruit, N...
Pullman Regional Hospital Jamison Roger Brood, a boy, was born August 1, 2023 to parents Holly and Daniel Brood, of Palouse. He weighed 10 pounds, 8 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Wayne and Debbie Brood, of Moscow. Maternal Grandparents are Gregg and Margie Kimball, of Pullman. Jamison joins sister Layla, 15, and Brother Carson, 6, at home. Ambrose Thomas Niemi, a boy, was born August 1, 2023 to parents Braedon and Tori Niemi, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds. Paternal Grandparents are AJ and Laura Niemi, of Billings, Mont. Maternal...
COLFAX — Colfax Jr/Sr High School is presenting the Broadway musical ‘Oklahoma!’ November 16 through the 22, with auditions being held Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Junior and senior high school students are encouraged to participate in the production, and there will be an alternate audition time for students involved in the fair on September 6....
COLFAX — The Colfax branch of Whitman County Library will host a hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activity using school supplies on Tuesday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Kids aged 10 and up can combine pencils, paper, index cards, highlighters, and an apple to complete the challenge individually or with a friend. Supplies to complete the challenge and snacks will be available....
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, August 12, 1898 DODGED A SAND BAG Cy. Neel's Narrow Escape From a Knock Out Blow Life of the Thug Saved Only By the Failure of a Cartridge to Explode Cy. Neel, the well-known sheep man, had a narrow escape from a sandbag Tuesday night, and incidentally the thug who swung it at him escaped with his life only because of a defective cartridge which failed to fire. About 11 o'clock Mr. Neel was returning to the city from North Colfax. The night was dark, and as...
This article quotes an article originally published in the October 13, 1977, editions of The Standard Register and Citizen Journal and written by Mary Haworth, now Mary Stamp. It is quoted with Mary's permission. The Standard Register is no longer in existence. The epilog was written by Monica Bartlett Peters in May 2023 and published in the Whitman County Genealogical Society newsletter along with Mary Stamp's original article. The epilog is reprinted here with Monica's permission. TEKOA -...
COLFAX —Whitman County Library started exhibiting Atheneaum Club’s “Past Meets Present” in the Center at the Colfax Library Saturday, July 29, running through Thursday, August 31. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Tuesday, August 15, from noon to 3 p.m., with members to discuss the club in attendance. The Atheneaum Club has supported the local Colfax community with literary, musical, and artistic projects since 1895. The exhibit will celebrate the society of the club by comp...
COLFAX - The Colfax Rotary Club started leveling the Little League Field playing fields Friday morning, August 4. Rotary Club member Allen Kirkpatrick explained that the first time they leveled the in-field was when fellow Rotary Club member Mike Parrish came to Colfax. "I came to town in 1982," Parrish said, adding that it was around 1985 or 1986 that they first leveled the playing fields. "Then we did this again about 15 years ago," Kirkpatrick said. Kirkpatrick explained that the dirt gets dr...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals being booked from August 2 – August 7: August 2 Gregory Dee Miskin, 41, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail for a protection order violation. Miskin is being held on $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash bail through Whitman County District Court. August 4 Alexei Ramotowski, 30, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail for 2 counts of Spokane County District Court domestic violence protection order. Ramotowski is being held on a $4,00 cash only bail thr...
Colfax Police Log COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from July 28 to August 3 July 28 10:25 a.m.- Main St. 911 hang up. 10:35 a.m.- Mill St. APS referral. 10:54 a.m.- Mill St. APS referral. 3:09 p.m.- Mill St. Theft other. 6:47 p.m.- Morton St. Unconscious person. July 29 8:14 a.m.- Mill St. Case request for sex offense. 2:27 p.m.- Fairview St. and Main St. Welfare check. 7:11 p.m.- Main St. Traffic violation. 9:26 p.m.- Fairview St. Dog on the loose. July 31 8:37 a.m.- A Ave. Civil call. 12:43 p.m.- H...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from August 1 to August 7: August 1 1:13 a.m. – N Washington St., in trailer, Tekoa. Domestic dispute. 10:13 a.m. – NE Wilson Rd., Cogel Plant Bioscience Bldg, Pullman. Public program. 11:56 a.m.- 411 N Mill St, Whitman County Sheriff, Colfax. Civil issue. 12:12 p.m.- Kriebel Rd., Garfield. Child custody order. 1:00 p.m.- N G St., Albion. Welfare check. 1:51 p.m.- N Whitman Ave, and South, Rosalia. Extra patrol. 3:36 p.m.- Barbee Rd., Pullman. Trespassing complai...
Adam and Erin Phillips, of Blacksburg, Va., sold 225 SW Sanna Court, Pullman, Wash., to Jacob and Katherine Warthen, of Pullman, Wash., parcel 11426000111000000, selling price $550,000, Statutory Warranty Deed, July 18, 2023. Tina Johnson, Personal Representative of the Estate of Jo Anne Bailey, of Spokane, Wash., sold land located in Whitman County, to Gary and Marcea Newton, of St. John, Wash., parcels 2-0000-41-19-20-2690, 2-0000-40-19-18-4890, 2-0000-41-19-19-1691, selling price $340,000, Statutory Warranty Deed, July 18, 2023. Patricia...
COLFAX - This year, the Tri-County Swim Championships were held at the Colfax Municipal pool in Colfax, hosting multiple teams from the county on Saturday, August 5. Swimmers from each team battled it out during events, but the Pullman Barracudas pulled ahead for the leading combined scores for the meet: Pullman Barracudas, 425 points; SELW, 281 points; Colfax Bullsharks, 255 points. 4. Pomeroy Swim and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP), 196 points. The Championship is a part of the...
On Sunday, August 6, the Palouse Empire Fairground lit up once again as another barrel racing event took place in Colfax. This event was a jackpot barrel racing event through the Northwest Barrel Horse Association (NWBHA) District 3 season. "We are a registered non-profit organization that welcomes contestants of all competition levels," said Cheyenne Gaspar, NWBHA District 3 Director. Gaspar would also compete in the racing events on the day, taking sixth in the Open race 1 4D placings. The...
COLFAX — Trace and Trent Hennigar have placed eighth in the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) finals rodeo. The rodeo took place in Gillette, Wyoming and began Wednesday, July 12, and ran all the way through Saturday, July 22. To be eligible for the rodeo, participants have to be top-4 team for team roping in their state, they then would get to go to Nationals. This competition was nothing new to Trace and Trent, they have been at the top of team roping for their ages and divisions for a few years. “This is their 2nd year making it...
PULLMAN - June 28, 2022, is a day that will forever be known as a nightmare in the eyes of the Pacific-12 (PAC-12) conference. On this day, USC and UCLA both announced they would be leaving the PAC-12 and head for the Big 10 as early as the start of the 2024 sports season. This announcement sent shockwaves throughout the PAC-12 conference, two of the biggest Universities and branding teams in the conference are leaving to play against opponents in the east. PAC-12 schools will miss out on Los...
PULLMAN — The McCoy last name is well-known throughout the Palouse for swim, and the latest to add their name to the legacy is Jake McCoy. Jake will be swimming in the Olympic Trials for Team USA at the upcoming trials in Indianapolis, in front of a crowd of nearly 40,000 people. The Olympic Trials sees 1,200 to 1,500 people out of 400,000 in USA swimming. McCoy placed 11th overall in the USA Junior National Championships after competing in the 400 meter individual medley, posting a time of 4:25.02. The Olympic Trial qualifying time was 4...
PULLMAN — Washington State University’s Office of the Dean of Students has been awarded two grants totaling $680,000 to assist students facing housing and food insecurity. These grants, funded by the Washington State legislature and coordinated by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), aim to provide support to eligible students starting this fall. The first grant, Senate Bill 5702, expands the Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Youth Pilot Program, now providing housing support funding for all public colleges and uni...
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recently issued a warning to residents as the invasive Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) has been discovered in the state. These destructive pests pose a threat to more than 300 plants, including roses, grapes, and hops, affecting both ornamental and agricultural industries. Washington State University entomologist David Crowder warns of the beetles becoming a regular pest if action is not taken now, “These coordinated, intense efforts early in the invasion are really critical be...
It’s about time someone in authority told the truth, that Governor Jay Inslee is a complete and poor liar. He should have taken the Bill Clinton “How to Lie Successfully” home study course. If you haven’t already, please read the Senators very informative column found in the August 1 st Gazette that tells it like it has been and still is. My own take on his gas price hike is that he wants everyone to buy an electric vehicle to save the world from global warming, which in itself is nonsense and a lie. On your trip to Norway, how much “pollut...
How much of your tax money is devoted to helping or killing people; building or destroying? Last December’s debt ceiling bill contained nearly $4 billion dollars for military aid to Israel and 300 million for Palestine. On July 3rd, Israel mounted an air and ground offensive (the largest in 20 years) with 1,000 troops in Jenin city, leaving 12 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier dead and more than 100 Palestinians wounded. This onslaught which used Apache helicopters resulted in a massive destruction of the refugee camp with a complete p...
