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THIRD DRUG CHASE SUSPECT SENTENCED Elza P. Godun, 24, Spokane, the last of three defendants to be sentenced in the May 26 car chase on Johnson Road, pleaded guilty to three amended charges Friday morning in superior court. Godun pleaded guilty to charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property in the second degree and riding in a motor vehicle without permission. Prosecutor Denis Tracy told the court Godun and the other two defendants in the case gave varying accounts of events connected with the arrest, but he believes...
These reports are from the previous four issues of the Daily Bulletin in Colfax. They are reprinted here for the benefit of Gazette readers who reside outside of Colfax. Some accounts have been updated. BOMB THREAT AT JAIL A bomb threat at 5 p.m. Monday led to a search of the jail, sheriff's office and courthouse. No suspicious items were found and inmates in the jail remained in their cells, according to a report by Sheriff's Sgt. Chris Chapman. An anonymous male called the county's human...
The wonders of television news programming surfaced again last week with "the girl who was pushed off the bridge." The episode rocketed to the national news level when a cell phone video showed a young girl hesitating about leaping off a bridge and then being pushed. Jordan Holgerson, 16, sustained five cracked ribs and a punctured lung when she hit the Lewis River in the Vancouver area, and Taylor Smith, the girl who allegedly pushed her, has been charged in Clark County with reckless endangerment. The intent here is not to dimish the impact...
Networking in Washington is even more important than it is elsewhere. One would never go to a party here inadequately dressed, which is to say without carrying a resume, ready to hand out at a moment's notice. Socializing is not personal; it's hard work. Ambition is a good thing, and we're swarming with those who have brought their principled beliefs to government to make a difference. At least that's what they say. Count me among those who say "Balderdash!" (That's not what I actually say, but we have to remember the kiddies.) The point is...
It's never a good idea to negotiate with a hostage-taker, but when it's a NATO ally, there isn't much choice. The Trump administration has been trying to get back a Christian pastor detained in Turkey since October 2016, and when a possible deal at the sidelines of the NATO summit fell through, decided to drop the hammer. The administration sanctioned Turkey's justice and interior ministers -- remember, these are top officials of a fellow NATO country. The action hit the Turkish currency and stock market hard. Then President Donald Trump interv...
Pet Peeves Truckers, not grain trucks, using Main & Fairview as a bypass. Residential area gone to hell!!!!! Dusty and Rosalia rest areas. Anybody ever clean them? People who don’t turn on their headlights when it’s smoky. Okeydokes Citizens of North Flat for their generosity and kindness toward construction workers....
We are writing this letter to address our concerns with the notion of a roundabout or a “T” intersection being installed in Colfax. This idea of a roundabout, or “T,” will not only be a public relations nightmare for Colfax, but will result in the loss of traffic capacity for the vital shipping intersection Colfax is. To properly address this issue, we need to build for future capacity, not settle for what’s convenient. A single bridge with a “T” design will force eastbound 26 to southbound 195 (west side to WSU) to stop. Worse yet would be a r...
While most of our attention in the Pacific Northwest these days is on trade wars, tariffs and wildfires, there are critical talks underway between the U.S. and Canada over future allocations of the Columbia River system’s water. The two countries are renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty which went into effect in 1964. It is a 50-year agreement under which both nations can redo providing there is a 10-year advanced warning. That occurred and negotiators are now busy meeting. A new agreement w...
MARRIAGE LICENSES David Lane Hill III, 31, and Kimberly Marie Kamphaus, 31, both Colton, Aug. 14. Rodney Jay Rood, 70, and Linda Louise Myers, 62, both Pullman, Aug. 20. REAL ESTATE Gregory and Kimberly Coleman, to Vinodev and Vivien Rajasekaran, Pullman, house on SE Meadow Vale Drive, Pullman, $440,000, July 27. RC Whitman County Properties, to Terry and Sally Jacobsen, house on S. Meadow, Colfax, $355,000, July 27. Terrie and Steven Nylund, Choteau, Mont., to Courtney Schaefer and Hannah Schaefer, Tempe, Ariz., 1996 28 X 48 mobile home in...
The annual corn party was this year at the home of Sue Bafus. Hostesses of the event were Sue Bafus, Gail Bilow and Anne Lowe. The event was potluck except for the corn and pork loin. A smoky day greeted the guests for a great get-together towards the end of summer and harvest. Those attending were Dave Wingo, Clark and Colleen Winchester, Dave and Georgia Wells, Pastor Fred and Cinda Tribble, Vern and Barbara Strader, Vince Stolmeir, Leroy and Lorena Mattley, Willy and Anne Lowe, Ray Huntley, Dave and Pam Johnson, Louise Owens, Chris Nelson,...
LaCrosse school will host its annual community open house and dinner Monday, Aug. 27. Burgers and salad will be served starting at 5:30 p.m., and classrooms will be open from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. according to Principal Jeff Pietila. The annual event provides a time for students, parents and residents to meet the teachers and visit with friends and neighbors. All LaCrosse area residents are welcome. School is scheduled to open for the year on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 8 a.m....
Auditions for the CHS fall musical production 'Cinderella' will be Monday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. This year's production will include high school and junior high students. The show is slated to open Thursday, Nov. 15, and run through Wednesday, Nov. 21. Audition information will be posted on the auditorium doors at the high school. Cary Cammack agreed to return to direct the musical again this year after retiring from the faculty last year....
Endicott children had a great time learning, building and competing with the new Hot Wheels Speedometry set. This program was made possible by a donation from Mattel Hot Wheels and sponsored by The Innovia Foundation and Friends of the Endicott Library. Funding from Innovia will allow expanded technology programs to be offered in schools and libraries countywide, along with 3D printing in Colfax. The next Hot Wheels Speedometry program is set for Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Tekoa Library at 10...
Whitman County Library has added four more community enrichment classes from The Community Colleges of Spokane. Classes being added to the lineup are “Gluten-free Living 101,” “Introduction to Ukulele,” “Introduction to Self-Publishing” and “Using Flash to Improve Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing Skills.” Classes already announced and starting next week are “Downsizing: Prisoner of Your Possessions, “Don’t Downsize & Organize: De-Own” and “Medicare: what you need to know when you turn 65.” Early registration is encouraged to avoid class c...
Seniors potluck set at The Center Residents ages 55 and older are invited to The Center next to the Colfax Library Friday, Aug. 24, from noon until 2 p.m., for an afternoon potluck and entertainment. Music will be provided by the Ukulele Players of the Palouse followed by an Australia Travelogue from library staffer Shirley Cornelius. Those with a last name that starts with A-G are asked to bring a main dish or casserole; those with a name that starts with H-O are asked to bring a salad and those with a last name starting with P-Z are asked to...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Peña, Lorenzo Xavier, born Aug. 12 at six pounds, four ounces, to Edgar Peña-Rodriguez and Samantha Peña, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Lety Rodriguez, Pullman, and Abundio Peña, Clarkston. Maternal grandparents are Dina and Chris Wyche, Pullman. Baby joins brother Romeo, 9. Robinette-Paul, Adalynn Paige, born Aug. 15 at five pounds, 14 ounces, to Dakota Robinette, Pullman, and Tristan Paul, Kooskia, Idaho. Paternal grandparents are Heather and Kelly Buxton, Kooskia, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Dar... Full story
Theresa Adams has lived on the Palouse since 2003, when she started attending WSU. She always dreamt of being an artist when she grew up, but then she learned the term, "starving artist." Theresa still loves art and dabbles in it whenever she can with painting and sketching, but pursued a degree in science instead of art. In 2006 she graduated with a BS in microbiology, Cum Laude. After graduation she worked as a lab tech during the summer for the FDIU of the WSU vet school, and then was hired b...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about clinical trials and how to go about finding one? --Old and Ill Dear Old, Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans participate in clinical trials in hopes of gaining access to the latest, and possibly greatest, but not yet on the market treatments for all types of illnesses. But, you need to be aware that clinical trials can vary greatly in what they’re designed to do, so be careful to choose one that can actually benefits you. Here’s what you should know along with some tips for locating one...
Peggy J. Lockwood of Hermiston, Oregon, was born on October 4, 1922 in Winona, Washington, to parents, Lacey Eugene Means and Johannah W. Lust Means. She died on April 21, 2018 in Hermiston, Oregon, at the age of 95 years. Peggy was raised, attended school and graduated in Endicott, Washington. She then attended beauty school in Spokane, Washington, for a time before getting married and starting her family. She was a stay-at-home mom in Spokane and later Colfax, Washington, before moving to... Full story
Virgil Eppa Jeffries, was born Feb. 7, 1932 in Colfax, Washington, to Bert and Naomi Jeffries. He was the fourth born of six children. Virgil served this country in the Navy for three years and nine months and the Air Force for five years and three months. He was an Airman first class who was honorably discharged. Virgil worked and lived in Fairbanks, Alaska, Seattle, Washington, Springdale, Oregon, then retired in Gresham, Oregon. He worked as a machinist. In his later years, he enjoyed... Full story
Gordon Wilbur Hamilton, lifelong St. John resident, passed away August 18, 2018 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 89. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 27th at 11:00 AM, at the St. John Cemetery followed by a reception at the Community Building. Pastor Denny Hinds will officiate. Gordon was born August 13, 1929 on the family farm near St. John to Delbert and Lillie White Hamilton. Early years were spent helping around the farm and raising livestock to be shown at livestock... Full story
On July 16, 2018, Ruby Irene Krom Brown passed away. Our beloved mother was born and raised on the family farm near Dusty, Washington. She was confirmed in German, in what is now the The Country Bible Church and graduated from Lacrosse High School in 1941. She joined her sisters, Margaret and Alma, in Spokane upon graduation and went on to further her education at Kinman Business University. She was subsequently employed as an executive secretary at Bell Telephone, her penmanship and shorthand s... Full story
