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TEKOA — Tekoa School Board is set to meet to discuss multiple action items including budgeting and hiring new staff members before the 2024-2025 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Tekoa School District Board of Directors held a regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Tekoa School District Office. The agenda for this meeting, which occurred after press time for this publication of the Whitman County Gazette, included several key items. The consent agenda, according to the agenda, covered the approval of various financial r...
PALOUSE — In response to recent concerns over a chemical monitoring violation notice, Palouse Mayor Tim Sievers has issued a letter reassuring residents of the safety of the city’s water supply. The notice, which was emailed to the community, indicated a “Chemical Monitoring Violation” due to the city’s failure to submit several required water samples in 2022. Mayor Tim Sievers clarified in his letter that the violation was solely related to the failure to report and not due to any exceeding of contaminant levels in the water. “This hap...
COLFAX — The final results from this month’s primary election in Washington have been tallied, revealing key outcomes across various races and measures. However, a mandatory recount will soon take place in one key contest. In Whitman County, voter turnout for the primary was 42.62%, with a total of 9,690 ballots counted out of 22,735 registered voters. The final certification of these results for Whitman County occurred Tuesday, Aug. 20, setting the stage for the general election in November. According to Whitman County Auditors office, these a...
COLFAX - The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics experienced an operating loss of $1,042,000, due to lower patient intake during the harvest season this summer. Board Commissioner Kathy Wride reported the finance committee meetings to board commissioners at the Wednesday, Aug. 21, board meeting. Wride said that cash disbursements for July came to $5,930,342.70, noting two payments came through, normally only getting individual months. "An extra $330,000 did get through there, and then health...
COLFAX - New teachers introduced themselves to Colfax School District Board members at the district school board meeting Aug. 26. Emily Bopp, the new Kindergarten through 12 grade choir teacher introduced herself first. Bopp originally from Spokane, said she moved to Pullman after finishing her Master's Degree in Musicology. "The elementary went great today," Bopp told board members. Kindel Evanoff, the new Transitional Kindergarten teacher stood up to introduce herself as the second new hire...
PULLMAN — A homeless Pullman man faces several charges after allegedly holding a woman against her will. According to reports, Whitcom dispatched and officer for an order violation 9:17 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, to an apartment at 1590 Northeast Northwood Drive. It was reported that Katherine Gunn, 39, called to report her friend Melena R. Powers, 37, was being held against her will by James S. Olson, 33, of Pullman. Pullman Officer Mike Leggett reported Gunn said Powers had a no-contact order against Olson and Olson was keeping Powers locked i...
COLFAX — The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Board of Commissioners discussed new services to be offered, including wound care and nuclear medicine, during the Wednesday, Aug. 21, regular hospital board meeting. Chief Nursing Officer Bill Bryant told hospital commissioners that the wound care is close to a start, and will be offering services Monday, Sept. 9. “We’re very close to our start, we did have to push back a couple of weeks,” said Bryant, noting the delay was the result of implementing, Epic, a software which inputs data for the...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE No.24-4-01722-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: CHRISTOPHER M. CLARK II, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided by RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE ON SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN COUNTY CAUSE NO. 22-2-00020-38 MOSCOW & PULLMAN BUILDING SUPPLY INC., an Idaho Corporation, Plaintiff, v. CITIZEN HOMES, LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, CITIZEN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, DOUGLAS KOUFFIE, EVERGREEN HOMES, a Washington Partnership, DAVID DRAGOMIR, ANANTOLYI AVDEEV, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, JEFF UHLING, AND STEWART TITLE G...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS ENDICOTT ROAD OVERLAY C.R.P. No. 4000-17 WHITMAN COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON Sealed proposals for this project will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, State of Washington, at its office in the Whitman County Courthouse in Colfax, Washington, until 10:20 a.m. Pacific Daylight Savings Time, on Monday, September 16, 2024, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Each proposal shall be separately sealed in an envelope addressed to the Whitman County Board of County...
NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Whitman County roads will be closed to vehicular traffic for replacement of the Chambers Bridge, pursuant to R.C.W. 47.48.01, for the time periods specified below: County Road No. 9620, Chambers Road from US 195, milepost 0.00, to milepost 0.25, from September 9, 2024 to November 1, 2024 for bridge replacement. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS of Whitman County, Washington GIVEN under my hand this 21st day of August, 2024. Published August 29 and September 5,...
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. 24-4-00109-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER THOMAS PENNELL, 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...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington, will consider the adoption and implementation of the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office Public Records Request Resolution and Fee Schedule THAT A HEARING on said adoption will be held in the office of the Whitman County Commissioners in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington at 10:20 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Handicap access to the Whitman County Courthouse is available at the Mill Street Entrance. DATED t...
Notice of Meeting Change The September commissioners’ meeting for Whitman County Fire District 12 has been changed to Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at 912 W Main St, Pullman. Publish until September 19, 2024...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY Case No.: 24 4 00113 38 In the Matter of the Estate of: SHILA BAKSI Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any persons having claims against the deceased must, before the time such 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 Representative or the...
COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No: 24-2-00241-38 WHITMAN COUNTY a political division of the State of Washington Plaintiff: vs Brian Halverson and Kristal Halverson; Michael Keller; Lydia H. Alkas (Keller); M&M Harrison Electric Co; Heirs or Devisees of Richard Olson (Deceased); Rebecca (“Reba”) Jane Poland; Reba Poland; Red Brick Enterprises, LLC; Lamont Bank of St John; State of Washington, Department of Revenue, Compliance Administration; Steven Rossman; Dave F. Roy and...
8 CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR: 2021 AND PRIOR TAXES CAUSE # 24-2-00241-38 #G-2021 BOOK FORM ISSUED TO : WHITMAN COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON ss. COUNTY OF WHITMAN Plaintiff: vs Brian Halverson and Kristal Halverson; Michael Keller; Lydia H. Alkas (Keller); M&M Harrison Electric Co; Heirs or Devisees of Richard Olson (Deceased); Rebecca (“Reba”) Jane Poland; Reba Poland; Red Brick Enterprises, LLC; Lamont Bank of St John; State of Washington, Department of Revenue, Compliance Administration; Steven Rossman; Dave F. Roy and Connie M. Roy...
PUBLIC NOTICE The first 2025 budget Public Hearing for revenues is set for September 10, 2024 @ 5:45 pm. The Public hearing will be held in the council chambers @ Town Hall 310 N F St. Albion WA. Published August 29 and September 5, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE Middle Housing Grant Public Engagement: The City of Pullman received grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce to look into how to incentivize middle housing within the City. Part of the grant requirements is public engagement. The City is requesting public engagement through use of a survey and public open houses to discuss potential changes to the Pullman City Zoning Code. During the public engagement events, the public will be asked to rank potential code changes and vote on types of middle housing that...
NOTICE OF A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Previously scheduled for August 29, 2024, the conditional use permit hearing for Buck Canyon Barn is being rescheduled for September 12, 2024. The reasoning for the rescheduling of Buck Canyon Barn’s hearing is because adjacent landowners were not notified of the application on time. Dan & Brandy Brown have applied for a conditional use permit to operate Buck Canyon Barn, an event venue for community festivals and dryland RV camping, to occur annually from April to October a...
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Tekoa is holding a public meeting re: establishing a franchise agreement with Cascades Digital Forensics LLC – DBA WIFIBER on Sept. 9, 2024, at the regular city council meeting, 6 P.M., Council Chambers. Published August 29, 2024...
COLFAX - The local Kiwanis Club stuffed the bus for several schools throughout the county this year. Colfax Kiwanis Service Project Manager, Sara Golden said the drive brought in $10,000 this year, including the drive and donations. According to Golden, the club was able to provide supplies for schools including Garfield, Endicott, St. John and Steptoe. "Rosauers brought in $1,806," Golden said. The club helped get school back up and running supplying backpacks at the school during the Back to...
RITZVILLE — The local 9th Legislative District senator was released on his own recognizance Saturday night, Aug. 31, after being arrested for allegedly driving drunk and hitting another vehicle twice. Sen. Mark Schoesler, 67, of Ritzville, was arrested by citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol following the Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo. According to Police Chief Dave McCormick, he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 at the time of his arrest. The citation wi...
