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Michael "Mike" John Becker joined the Lord on August 11, 2024, after losing his battle with cancer. Mike was born June 10, 1961, in Colton, Wash., to Frank and Betty Becker. He graduated from Colton High School in 1979 and Walla Walla Community College in 1981. He returned home to work on the family farm and met his wife-to-be Lori when she moved to Colton to teach at his former elementary school, Guardian Angel-St. Boniface (GASB). They fell in love and married on June, 14, 1986, in Colton... Full story
Larry Caudill, 73, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Colfax. He was born on November 16, 1950, in Burlington, Wash. Arrangements are being handled with Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax.... Full story
Terry passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at his home in Davenport, Wash., surrounded by his wife and daughters. Terry was born on April 6, 1955, to Don and Alene Lust in Colfax, Wash. He grew up in Endicott, moved to Ritzville and began first grade, followed by a move to Davenport in fifth grade and then he graduated from Davenport High School in 1973. Terry was a standout athlete in high school in football, tennis and basketball. During the World Expo of 1974, Terry was hired as a tour... Full story
Colfax Thursday, Aug. 22 German sausage w/sauerkraut, potato salad, apple slices, Jell-O Monday, Aug. 26 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, cooked carrots, green salad, zucchini bread Colton Wednesday, Aug. 28 Egg salad sandwich on a croissant w/spinach and tomato, fruit salad, scotcheroos Endicott Tuesday, Aug. 27 Chicken, rice, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Aug. 28 Chicken Parmesan, pasta w/garlic butter, beets, Caesar salad, dessert Pullman Friday, Aug. 23 Toasted roast beef sandwich w/ au jus, pasta salad, vegetable tray,...
Whitman Hospital Thomas Ray Lingle, a boy, was born Aug. 13, 2024, to parents Madison and Brayden Lingle, of Moscow. He weighed 7 pounds, 13.9 ounces and was 19.5 inches....
COLFAX — In response to growing concerns about scams, the Council on Aging and Human Services is hosting a Fraud Prevention Seminar at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. The event will be held at 121 North Main Street, Colfax. The seminar aims to help individuals, particularly seniors, protect themselves from fraud. “We were asked by some senior clients for such a thing because they are running into a lot of scam calls and emails,” said Paige Collins, Executive Director of the Council on Aging and Human Services. Collins noted that even those who...
PALOUSE –– Our long hot summer is turning the page and readying to morph into fall and the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. The first day of classes for the Garfield-Palouse District will be Wednesday, Aug. 28. On Monday, Aug. 26, the Garfield campus will offer all-day new student registration; please call the school at 509-635-1331 to make an appointment. Later that day, from 5-7 p.m., Garfield Elementary and Gar-Pal Middle School students and their families are invited to campus to an Open House to meet teachers; middle schoolers wil...
COLFAX - An abundance of apple sauce gave kids the chance to test out their baking skills Wednesday, Aug. 14. The Colfax branch of the Whitman County Library, Council on Aging Human Services Nutrition and the Colfax Pantry teamed together with local youth baking delicious cakes. While the cakes were baked kids were given coloring pages and played BINGO. "Baking is a lot of hand on fun for kids," said Colfax local Lauren Olin, "Hopefully it will be delicious too." Olin's two kids participated,...
I am writing to our commissioners to respectfully plead to do SOMETHING to stop this travesty of ruining the beautiful, productive Palouse Country. Please remember that your were elected for the people of Whitman County, not the outside money grabbers that want to ruin our area with our tax dollars for their gain. They are lying in every way. Saying they support our communities, right, they are throwing around a few dollars to make it look like they care about our towns. These turbines are worthless eyesores & most certainly are not...
Hello, Whitman County! After a brief hiatus, during which I had the opportunity to temporarily take over as editor for the Lincoln County Record-Times in Davenport, I am excited to be back and reconnect with the community. As I step into what promises to be a transformative time in my life, I find myself on the brink of one of the most significant milestones yet—graduation. This final semester at the University of Idaho has arrived, and with it comes the thrilling and slightly daunting task o...
An extensive study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research concludes that universal basic income, the government gifting of taxpayer dollars, doesn’t have the effect that proponents of forced re-distribution of wealth would have hoped for. In fact, the opposite is true. A universal basic income promises a government guaranteed income which is supposed to improve the economic situation of those receiving the money, typically median or lower income families. The study, however, d...
At their Aug. 15 meeting, members of Washington state’s ongoing Universal Health Care Commission talked about recommending further expansion of, and money for, a Medicaid-like program for low-income adults who are undocumented immigrants. The program, called Apple Health Expansion, is shouldered by Washington state taxpayers alone, unlike Medicaid. Medicaid is funded by a federal-state partnership and is not available to people who entered the U.S. unauthorized or who were lawfully admitted but whose status expired or was revoked. Becky C...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16: Aug. 13 Robert Nolan Denunzio, 23, warrant for delivery of controlled substance, possession. Held without bail through Superior Court. Wayland Derek Savage, 34, escape 1st degree. Held without bail through Superior Court. Nathaniel David St Clair, 21, driving under the influence. Good time release set 10 a.m. Aug. 15. Aug. 14 Dylan Matthew Hale, 21, assault 2nd degree, domestic violence, unlawful imprisonment, domestic violence, assault 4th d...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14: Aug. 8 4:27 p.m.- APS referral. Clear. Computer report. West Fairview Street. Aug. 12 8:41 a.m.- Reporting party requesting welfare check on mail North Morton Street. 9:20 p.m.- Reporting party’s neighbors are mowing their lawn, noise complaint North Morton Street. Aug. 13 11:01 a.m.- Trespassing complaint West Fairview Street. 11:19 a.m.- APS referral, alleged physical abuse West Fairview Street. Aug. 14 12:31 p.m.- Property damage, non van...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 13 to Aug 19: Aug. 13 12:55 a.m.- Davis Road and Bowen Road, Lamont. Report of suspicious people laying in the roadway. The subjects were contacted and said they were star gazing and didn’t realize they were on a county road. The subjects then left the area. 5 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Spokane County Jail, Colfax. Case number requested for an inmate transport. 6:12 a.m.- Steptoe Butte State Park Road, Oakesdale. Welfare check. 6:53 a....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 8 to July 9: July 8 Raylynn Dawn Fernandez, Pullman, Wash., sold TAMA 1970 to Crystal Christensen, Pullman, Wash., parcel 3-5235-00-00-04-0011, selling price $28,000, Affidavit. Trina Rossmiller, Kennewick, Wash., sold 206 North Hauser Avenue, Colfax, Wash., to Abigail Morrison, Colfax, Wash., selling price $318,000, Warranty Deed. Angela Davis, Successor Trustee of the Monroe Real Estate, Pullman, Wash., sold 925 Northeast Street, Pullman, Was...
COLFAX — On September 21, 1932, three notorious criminals—George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Albert Bates, and Edward “Eddie” Bentz—executed a daring robbery at the First Savings & Trust Bank. The gang stole $71,605 in cash and securities, which, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to approximately $1,643,988.08 today. This represents a staggering increase of $1,572,383.08 over 92 years. The heist began around 2:30 p.m. when the armed men stormed the bank located at 102 North Main Street, a sturdy two-story building with a flat roof and front...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Commissioners signed an interlocal agreement with the Benton County Coroner’s Office during the Monday, Aug. 19, regular meeting. Whitman County Commissioner Tom Handy moved to sign the cooperative agreement with Benton County to use facilities. “It’s a great idea that you’re willing to sign it,” said Whitman County Coroner Annie Pillars. “This allows us another place to have autopsies. We need better options, so thank you for that.” The Interlocal agreement was moved and seconded for Whitman County Coroner’s offic...
GARFIELD — The Garfield-Palouse School District will hold its regular school board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting will be in-person and accessible via Zoom, allowing for broader community participation. The agenda will begin with introductions and opportunities for attendees to address the board. Following this, any changes to the agenda will be discussed. The consent agenda includes several important items, such as the approval of accounts payable across various funds, the ratification of the 2024-2025 o...
PULLMAN — A man has been charged with multiple felonies in connection to the alleged rape of a child. Davis Eneas, 33, faces charges in Whitman County Superior Court, including second-degree rape, child rape and indecent liberties. The investigation began last April after Pullman Police responded to a domestic violence incident. Detectives now believe that Eneas assaulted an underage girl. Currently held in Spokane County Jail on a separate matter, Eneas is awaiting transfer to Whitman County to face these charges. Authorities have noted t...
PULLMAN — The City Council convened on Tuesday, August 13, to review financial updates and discuss significant resolutions affecting the city’s future. During the meeting, Council members received an overview of the city’s revenue sources. Intergovernmental funds constitute 37% of the revenue, while grants have recently been successful, their sustainability still needs to be determined. Contract services with institutions such as Pullman School District, Spokane Falls Community College and others contribute 34% of the city’s revenue. Miscellane...
PULLMAN — Pullman Village Centre Cinemas will permanently close its doors on Thursday, Sept. 5, after 21 years of serving the Pullman community. The theater’s closure is due to mounting financial pressures, including the city’s admissions tax, rising property taxes and the escalating costs associated with Washington state’s minimum wage laws. In a press release, the theater cited these economic challenges as significant factors in its decision to shut down. Despite the closure, moviegoers from Pullman will still have options nearby. Village...
COLFAX –– The Palouse region is buzzing with activity as combines move through fields harvesting wheat. More than half of the state's winter wheat and 20% of its spring wheat has already been harvested this month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting a strong yield this year, estimating an average to above-average harvest of around 146 million bushels. This forecast brings some relief to farmers, who have struggled with drought, extreme heat and low yields in recent years. Des...
COLFAX - Golfers playing through yelling "fore!" was not the only sound at the Colfax Golf and Country Club the past few days. An old golf course clubhouse is being torn down to make way for improvements. "The golf course started in 1927 and I think it was built before that," Levi Coe said. "So, things were starting to creak and stuff." The Colfax Golf Course is host to the NCAA West Regional Cross Country Championships, and has been for the last few years. The demolition of the building will ma...
