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More battery operated cars and trucks are making their way on to streets and highways, so why not trains? That may not be too far off if BNSF tests are successful. BNSF and Wabtec (formerly GE Transportation) are developing a battery-electric high-horsepower road locomotive--the type that moves freight trains between Seattle and Chicago. Once all the equipment and support systems are in place, the plan is to run tests between Stockton and Barstow, Calif., (350 miles) beginning in late 2020....
I realize every writer with a second hand computer will sit down at their keyboard this week and write about the shootings in El Paso and Dayton. I hope you read them all. Some will be emphatic that the only way to stop the shootings is to eliminate all guns in America. The other extreme will be just as emphatic, “Arm everyone so the people can protect themselves.” Others will be somewhat less fanatical, but you will find a near vacuum in the middle. Both sides are ready to fight for what they believe is right for America, but few are wil...
Regional Theatre of the Palouse will present Funny Girl Aug. 15-25. This production marks the 55th anniversary of the original Broadway production, which was nominated for eight Tony Awards and launched the career of Barbra Streisand, who starred in the title role as Fanny Brice. Tickets are on sale now at Regional Theatre of the Palouse or online at rtoptheatre.org. General admission is $12-$20 with a 10 percent saving on group sales on 10 or more tickets. RTOP's performance of Funny Girl is...
SafeWise released the fourth annual “Safest College Towns in America” on Aug. 5 in anticipation of the new semester starting for college students. To compile their report, SafeWise safety experts analyze the FBI’s most recent crime statistics from 2017 to calculate the total number of violent crimes committed in American college towns. The City of Pullman earned a ranking of 15th safest in the U.S. To be in the running, cities needed to exceed 15,000 residents and be home to an accredited college that offers four-year degrees. Pullman repor...
Donald Rohwer, 36, Kennewick, was ordered to serve an additional 60 days in jail Friday morning in superior court after being found in contempt of court for using drugs while on furlough release from the jail. Rohwer had been allowed a 72-hour release from jail to undergo extensive dental work. According to the jailer's report, he returned from the furlough one hour late and admitted subsequent drug tests would show he had used methamphetamine and marijuana while on release. Jailers placed Rohwer on 35 days of lockdown after he returned from...
Tom and Letia Simpson celebrate 50 years of marriage in the St. John flower garden. They were married Aug. 15, 1969, in Colfax at the Plymouth Congregational Church. A celebration will be Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Methodist Church in St. John following the service. No gifts, please....
Thursday, Aug. 15 Colton – 3 p.m. – 3D Party! – Make your own 3D glasses, then we’ll read a 3D book and watch a 3D video! Rosalia – 5 p.m. – Teen Advisory Council – Help decide what teen activities and materials will be offered at the library. Tekoa – Arts & Crafts – Kids crafts and stories at 2 p.m., then adults can get creative at 4:30 p.m. Endicott – 6 p.m. – Teen Space Trivia Night – Bring a friend for snacks, spacey facts, and cosmic trivia. Colton & Rosalia – Book Club – You are warmly invited to join our group (even if you haven’t...
Colfax city wide yard/garage/moving/estate sale is Aug. 16, Aug. 17 and Aug. 18. Times vary from sale to sale. Go to your app store and download “Garage Sale Map.” Click “Find a Sale,” “Search 99111.” It shows you all the sales on a map or a list, you may choose your preference. You can also go to www.gsalr.com or Google “Garage Sale Map” Click the link, when page opens type in “99111.” Moving Sale 101 N Morton St. Colfax, WA 99111 Yard Sale 302 Hauser Ave Colfax, WA 99111 Giant Sale in the Center 110 S Main Colfax, WA 99111 Garage and Ho...
Rafe Carlson, Spokane, arrived last week at the farm of his grandparents, Kim and Cindy Pitts. He came to learn how to drive a wheat truck and help with harvest while his brother Tate was at basketball camp. Kim, Cindy and Rafe met Carrie Pitts, Yakima, in Pasco where they had lunch together. Tate has since joined his brother on the farm. Grandpa Kim will take them home Friday. Larry and Di Brink hosted dinner Saturday for Tom Phillips, St. John, and Lucky and Joan Myrick, Dusty. It was a somewhat late celebration of Tom’s birthday. Friday o...
Seventy friends, families, board members and area business owners gathered in Pullman at the 44th annual Human Services Awards program. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of adults with a developmental disability who live and work in Whitman County. The Mike Werner Human Services Award went to Megan Yen and Steve Yen. This award is based on criteria which includes years of service rendered, types of service rendered and direct effect and benefit on Whitman County residents. The...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington to apply for crop insurance coverage for 2020 crops before the sales closing dates. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so. Sales closing dates vary by crop. They are Canola/rapeseed, Aug. 31, (for fall planted types); onions, Aug. 31, (fall planted types - Umatilla/Walla Walla counties only); mint with winter coverage, Sept. 30; forage p...
The National Lentil Festival will be the live music hot spot of the Palouse Aug. 16 and 17 as musicians from across the nation come to shake up the Hometown Chevy Main Stage, which will be located at Spring Street Park next to the former WSU steam plant. The weekend of free music will kick off Friday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. with Eric Shedd, playing on the cooking demo stage, sponsored by Pullman radio stations. Aaron Cerutti hits the stage at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Hometown Chevy Dealers. Cerutti is a country music singer/songwriter from Clarkston...
8 years ago The Commoner August 17, 1894 The bureau of immigration at Spokane, says the Chronicle, is kept very busy now a days. Secretary Bolster answers, on an average, about 35 letters a day, from parties who desire information about the country, with a view to seeking homes in this state. Many inquiries have come in recently from the farmers in the districts of Nebraska and Kansas, where their crops were destroyed by the hot winds and the drought. The colony of farmers from Assinaboia which went down into the Palouse country, has been...
Colfax Wednesday, Aug. 21: French toast, sausage, eggs, fruit LaCrosse Tuesday, Aug. 20: Cook’s choice Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 21: Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard boiled egg, multigrain bread, cookie Pullman Friday, Aug. 16: Club sandwich, spinach salad, vegetable tray, zucchini bread Monday, Aug. 19: Pork chops with apple sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli and grape salad, dessert Friday, Aug. 23: Taco soup, turkey sandwich, cabbage salad, dessert Rosalia Tuesday, Aug. 20: BBQ beef sandwich, sweet potato fries, c...
Dennis Richmond, 80, former proprietor of D & L Auto Supply, the NAPA store in Colfax, died last Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, in Grants Pass, Ore. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and a brother, Douglas Richmond....
Leslie Gumm Nelson, 92, died Aug. 1, 2019, at her home in Prosser. A private service will be conducted at a later date. She was the daughter of Ford and Florence Gumm of Tekoa. Surviving are a daughter, Nancy (Bruce) Hall; son, Paul Nelson; one sister, Carol; three brothers, Phillip (Gail), Neil (Sharon), and Linley (Celia); two grandsons, and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, in 1987, and a son, Alan, in 1948. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartlinks...
James Patrick Ballou, 57, died Aug. 8, 2019, at Deaconess Hospital from an unanticipated event following heart surgery. A celebration of life will be Aug. 24 at the city park in Rosalia at noon. Born in Spokane to Clint and Josie Ballou, he attended local schools and furthered his education by learning brick masonry. He later operated a painting business for many years. He enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, animals, and he believed in the old adage, "One man's junk is another man's treasure."...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 70-year-old mother has become somewhat of a hoarder. Since my father died a few years ago, her house is so disorganized and messy with stuff that it’s becoming a hazard. What should I do to help her? Troubled Son Dear Troubled, Clutter addiction is a problem that effects up to five percent of Americans, many of whom are seniors. The problems can range anywhere from moderate messiness to hoarding so severe it may be related to a mental health disorder like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here’s what you should know, alo...
Richard (Dick) James Druffel, 83, died peacefully at his home Sunday, August 11, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27th, 1936, and raised in Colton, son of Leo and Genevieve (Esser) Druffel. Growing up, Dick enjoyed working on the family farm and participated in many activities such as football, baseball and managing the boxing team. He was also active in the Future Farmers of America and was often a top placer in many mechanical competitions. Dick graduated from Colton...
An exhibit called "Awaiting Coverage: Healthcare in the USA" by Nancy Rothwell is now showing at the Libey Gallery at Colfax Library. The works of acrylic and watercolor are featured in the gallery through the end of October. Rothwell, who has a background in healthcare, has been well known for her social and political artistic statements related to healthcare policies in the U.S. While this is an unusual topic to include in fine art, she hopes to encourage curiosity about U.S healthcare policy...
STRANGE BUT TRUE by Samantha Weaver * It was English novelist and essayist Virginia Woolf, one of the foremost modernist literary figures of the 20th century, who made the following sage observation: "For most of history, Anonymous was a woman." * Would you rather give up TV or your phone? In a Pew Research poll conducted last year in the United States, only 31 percent of those surveyed said it would be "very hard" to give up TV, while 52 percent said the same thing about their cellphone. * In the language known as Ewe, spoken by some natives...
