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COLFAX – Get ready for some good old-fashioned fun next week. The Palouse Empire Fair is set for Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 8-11, and local agriculture will be on full display at the fairgrounds west of Colfax. There will be carnival rides and games provided by Davis Northwest Shows, food and commercial vendors, animal and still-life exhibits, as well as other activities. Local 4-H and FFA members will also host a number of activities that will include livestock judging and awards This year, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will p...
PALOUSE— The water main that serves the Northeast section of the north hill, Breeding’s Addition, and Fisher’s Addition in Palouse will be shut off starting Tues. Sept. 6, at approximately 8 a.m. This will last about 6 to 10 hours. The City of Palouse asks citizens to have enough water to supply during this period and to turn the water off if the house is left unattended after the water is turned off. The City advises turning off all faucets and fixtures to avoid flooding when water is turned on and to shut off the water heater. After work...
COLFAX – The Gazette has hired a Moscow, Idaho, native to cover sports countywide. Teren Kowatsch, 23, of Pullman, joined the Colfax-based staff Monday, Aug. 29. Kowatsch graduated from University of Idaho in May with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. "I'm excited and honored that I get a chance to work for a paper with such a long and storied history in the region," Kowatsch said. "I'm excited that I get to bring sports coverage to the area along with the rest of our family n...
ST. JOHN – Two area men were remembered following the Saturday, Aug. 26, sprint boat races at Webb's Slough. The ashes of Richie Baltierra of St. John were spread on the waters after the racing. Baltierra passed away two years ago. The ashes were spread by local sprint boat racers Michael Thomas and Clint O'Keefe, who drive and pilot the Dangerous Curves boat. "His wife asked us to spread just a little bit," Thomas said, noting his boat also sported a memorial for local resident and his f...
COLFAX – A local man has been named general manager of Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf division. The firm has promoted Jeff Solbrack of Colfax to general manager of its Walla Walla Region. "Jeff has proven himself as an excellent leader and an effective problem solver with Papé Machinery members and our customers," said Ryan Papé, president of Papé Machinery Agriculture and Turf. "We are pleased he has accepted this new position within our organization and look forward to watching him achiev...
County Jail COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following jail bookings from Aug. 26-28: Scott Jefries Porter, 37, booked Aug. 26, for Burglary 1st degree and 7 counts of theft of a firearm. Alissa Amber Rivera, 31, booked Aug. 26, for DUI, DWLS, operation of a vehicle without a functioning ignition interlocking device. Michael Andrew Gunion, 50, booked Aug. 28, for burglary and theft. Aaron Scott Cornell, 37, booked Aug. 28, for failure to appear for theft. Sheriff’s Office COLFAX — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office respond...
SPOKANE – The State Bank Northwest has announced the bank opening in Whitman County and South Spokane. The Colfax and Rockford full service branches will open September 1. Hours will be 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday The Colfax office will be located at 224 Main Street, staffed by Sr. Vice- President/Ag Lending Officer, Tim Bruya, Vice President/ Ag Lending Officer, Mike Roberts, Commercial Loan Assistant, Yuki Lee, and Universal Banker, Angel Crook. "We are pleased to welcome two n...
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Libraries closed for Labor Day weekend COLFAX — In observance of Labor Day, all 14 branches of the Whitman County Library District are closed Saturday, Sept. 3, through Monday Sept. 5. In anticipation of the closure, due dates for library materials have been extended. No late fees will be charged for these days. Drop boxes and Wi-Fi networks will remain open in all locations. Access to the library’s web catalog, audio and eBooks, as well as other resources will remain available online. Two renovated courthouse offices reopen COLFAX — After...
In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River basin water system has been at normal levels which is good for our agriculture, hydropower generation, barging, local water supplies, and fish and wildlife. However, 20 years ago we faced the same severe drought that is afflicting the world’s major river drainages including the Colorado, Rhine, and Yangtze. That water scarcity is forcing factories to close, farmlan...
Last week, Fairchild Air Force announced it was erasing Col. George Wright because the history surrounding him is considered by some divisive. In place of his name being associated with a housing area and street, the military opted for “Lilac Village” and “Willow Loop,” respectively. The move comes two years after Spokane canceled the highly decorated Army leader, as well – Fort George Wright Drive was renamed Whistalks Way, in recognition of the wife of Spokane tribal warrior Qualchan....
SPOKANE – A native of Whitman County is now a deputy in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Whitnie Whitman, 29, was sworn into office Tuesday, Aug. 16, by Undersheriff John Nowels along with Ty Laboy and Paul Grady Jr. Whitman and Laboy are new to law enforcement. Grady is a lateral transfer from the Washington State Patrol. Whitman grew up on a family farm in Whitman County and attended Pullman High School. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2015 and is a certified r...
The Humane Society of the Palouse will hold its annual Howling at Hamilton fundraiser from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center in Moscow. The aquatic center welcomes local dogs and their owners to enjoy the park before the center prepares for Winter. The fundraising will go towards providing the shelter with funds to help continue their mission of “providing the animals in (their) facility with the highest level of care possible during their stay with (them).” The pool will be for dogs only during the event. A p...
WASHTUCNA – A community get-together is being planned for Sunday, Sept. 11, to help neighbors get to know neighbors. “Washtucna has seen an influx of new residents in recent years,” organizer Donna Stoess said. “Often, it seems people don't know their neighbors.” To encourage neighbors to get to know each other and build a renewed sense of community, Stoess said the get-together is being planned for 5-7 p.m. in Bassett Park. Local businesses, clubs and organizations will provide free hot dogs, chips, pizza samples, ice cream sundaes, games, pr...
• Archie James Hardy, a boy, was born Aug. 23, to parents Levi and Roxanne Hardy of Colfax. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Daniel and Brenda Hardy of Colfax. Maternal Grandparents are Jim and Trudi Allenbach of Colfax. Archie joins two brothers, Aiden and Chase, and sister Emma, at home. • Goodness Adeola Ojo, a boy, was born Aug. 19 to parents Adefisayo Ojo and Olaitan Akinrinola of Pullman. He weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces. • Aurora Linn Rager, a girl, was born Aug. 27 to parents Aaron and Becca Rager of Garfi...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, Sept. 3, 1897 COLFAX COLLEGE Fall Term Begins Sept. 15-Working for Endowment. The fall term in Colfax College, under the presidency of Prof. F. N. English will commence on Sept. 30, the school session continuing 40 weeks. President English reports no changes in the faculty. The college has expectations of a largely increased attendance during the coming year. It is also hoped and expected that a good nucleus for an endowment fund will be provided...
Pinky Tuttle, 83, was called home Saturday, August 27th, 2022, in Colfax WA surrounded by her granddaughters, Kelsey and Ellie. She was listening to worship music and being read her favorite devotional, “Jesus Calling” when she left her earthly body for her permanent home. Pinky was born in Pullman, WA on November 2nd, 1938, to Orbie and Sallie Mael. Pinky was a notorious middle child and made sure everyone knew that. She had two sisters, Claudia and Eileen. Pinky got her name from her dad...
William "Bill" Hughes, Jr., 91, longtime Endicott, Washington resident passed away August 26, 2022 at Sunrise Garden Adult Family Home in Pullman, WA. Bill was born December 11, 1930 in Lexington, Virginia to William & Ruby (Ramsey) Hughes. The family moved to Washington, settling at Union Flat where Bill grew up. It was during his growing up years that he learned how to fly airplanes. Following high school he studied photography in Chicago, IL before joining the U.S. Army. He served his...
Janice Farbo Baird, 91, of Cheney, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Cheney, WA. A Celebration of Life will be from 2-5 on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Bill’s home at Badger Lake, 34129 Aztec Lane, Cheney, WA. Jan was born in Boise, Idaho to Howard and Opal Baldwin on December 31, 1930. She attended school in Emmett, Idaho. She worked for many years as Purchasing Agent for J E Love Company in Garfield, WA and Washington State University in Pullman, WA. After retirement from WSU, s...
COLFAX – A late summer heat wave was expected to hit much of Eastern Washington, including Whitman County, on Wednesday. In advance of the heat wave, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that was to remain in effect through 8 p.m. Wednesday. The advisory extended from portions of Idaho west to the Cascade Mountains. Temperatures were expected to peak here at about 102 degrees on Wednesday and dip to a high of 93 on Thursday before bouncing back up to 98 on Friday. “High temperatures in the upper-90s to low-100s expected,” the h...
COLFAX — Additional funding has been awarded to the Whitman County District Court to expand therapeutic services. The court recently received grants include: • $115,000 to support a community justice counselor/director position. • $232,000 for therapeutic court services. This is added to an original $181,900 grant that the Whitman County District Court secured over $528,000 for therapeutic services. “The creation of our community court revealed two challenges,” District Court Judge John Hart said. “We immediately recognized an overwhelmin...
ST. JOHN – Here are the results of the final sprint boat race of the season Saturday, Aug. 27, at Webb's Slough: Modified Class – Pour Decisions, driver Jason Perkins of Cheney and navigator Kyle Belles of Spangle, 1st; Purcell Racing, driver James Goldberg of Edmonds and navigator Jeff Purcell of Grapeview, 2nd; and Way She Goes, driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessy Law, both of Oak Harbor, 3rd. 400 Class – Punisher, driver Phil Miller of Castlegar, B.C. and navigator Amy Thomasson of Anaco...
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. RYAN T CLARK, Defendant. Case No.: 21-2-00059-38 SUMMONS (Service by Publication- 60 Days) The State of Washington to the said Defendant RYAN T CLARK: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 25rd day of August, 2022, and defend the above-entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff and serve a copy of your a...
Saturday certainly was a great day in America and locally because football has returned. There were a few college games on TV and I watched bits and pieces of several games. In Ritzville the annual high school football jamboree took place and I took my place on the east end of Jimmie Snider Field holding on to my end of the chain gang. It was a bit breezy at times but the temperatures had fallen enough to make it comfortable for players, fans and 8 referees who were fairly comfortable in their...
The Colfax Bulldogs will begin their 2022 season with one of the biggest tests it has on the schedule. Colfax will travel to Ritzville Friday, Sept. 2 to take on the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos in a match between two ranked Washington 2B teams (according to MaxPreps). The Bulldogs participated in an Aug. 27 jamboree in Ritzville alongside the Broncos, Pomeroy, St. John-Endicott, Tekoa-Rosalia and others. Colfax had one of the better offensive performances at the jamboree, but head coach Mike...
