Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 53
Brady Scott Pitts, age 22, was taken home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 2002, in Spokane Valley, Washington to Verlie and Dawn Pitts. In 2004, Brady became the best big brother to Mason Pitts and led him on a journey of remarkable companionship. Brady learned to love hard by being blessed in 2009 with a big, blended family where he gained a second mom, Jennifer Pitts, and three siblings: Alaina Dorsey, Olivia Elkins, and Kaiden Bertrand.... Full story
PUBLIC NOTICE A board seat on the Rock Lake Conservation District is available for a vacant elected position on the Board of Supervisors. Conservation district board supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter within the boundaries of the Rock Lake Conservation District and may be required to own land or operate a farm. To apply please email your letter of interest to [email protected]. The letter of interest must be...
Fern Enos Nafziger, 85, passed away on May 27, 2024. She was born on May 9, 1939, in Colfax, Washington, to Renol and Catherine Long. She lived in Almota during her childhood and adolescence and attended the one room schoolhouse there. She then attended Colfax High School, graduating in 1957. She married Lynn Enos on March 1, 1958, and they bought a farm in Glenwood, moving there in 1961. Fern and Lynn raised their three children and farmed as partners until Lynn's death in 1994. She became a...
Joyce Eileen (Boyd) Main was born at home outside Pullman, Wash., to Frank Boyd and Bernice (Linehan) Boyd Eckhart, in a house across the road from the airport, on September 1st, 1937. She was soon joined by two rambunctious brothers, first Johnnie then Jim, and spent the rest of their lives trying to wrangle them in and loving them dearly. She had a hard working but happy childhood on the Boyd and Linehan farms, helping cook for the farmhands. She loved running around with her cousins and... Full story
Colfax Thursday, June 6 Bring a friend day, Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, June 10 Chicken enchiladas, salsa and sour cream, fresh veggies, beans, churros. Colton Wednesday, June 12 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hard-boiled egg; roll with butter; cottage cheese with fruit. Palouse Wednesday, June 12 Bring a friend day, Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Pullman...
ROSALIA — The Rose Garage is hosting its annual Car Show and Pinup Model contest this weekend on Saturday, June 8. Attendees can view the car show and pinup contest from noon to 4 p.m., with trophy presentations occurring from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Food, a craft beer garden, and VIP motorcycle parking will be made available. The event has an entry fee and will feature live music by Sonic Groove....
COLFAX — The Class of 1984 will hold its 40th reunion will take place Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. On Friday, June 28, Jackie Kramer Wines and Scott Porter are grilling at 4:30 p.m. at Schmuck Park and later the golf course clubhouse will be open for those who want to gather drinks and reminisce. Saturday, June 29, there will also be a golf on your own, make your own tee time. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the elementary school will be open to tour, and from 11 a.m. to noon the high school will be available to tour.. Dinner will be p...
COLFAX - The Port of Whitman County is hosting its 7th annual Snake River Family Festival this weekend. The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boyer Park and Marina this Saturday, June 8. The day will feature live music from Americana band The Wasteland Kings, a complimentary barbecue lunch, and Ferdinand's classic ice cream while supplies last. Activities for kids of all ages will be available on land and in the water, and various vendors will offer river-themed entertainment and...
COLFAX - The Council on Aging and Human Services was able to donate the first wheelchair from its 'mobility' fund to Colfax resident Berylene DeYoung. DeYoung was presented the the wheelchair on Thursday, May 30, to assist her at the Colfax Senior Meal site. The fund was started by the family of Jerry Schmick, a long-time Whitman County resident who passed away about a year ago. Schmick's son-in-law Daniel Moore presented the wheelchair to DeYoung. "The food pantry was in need of a wheelchair,...
TEKOA - The countdown for the Slippery Gulch Days festival is on as locals prepare for the week of celebratory festivities. The annual celebration kicks off on Monday, June 10, as the Fishing Derby commences in Hangman Creek. Fish measuring occurs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 13, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Fishing measurement takes place at Memorial Park, next to the pharmacy. Also on Friday, a free throw competition welcomes all to the outdoor basketball court. The competition...
Recently, Harvest Hills Wind introduced us to their intended development of an industrial wind complex of 45 turbines in the vicinity of Kamiak Butte. They have presented themselves as wanting to be good neighbors and to work with our communities. Harvest Hills has told us they want to benefit us by expanding our tax base, helping our schools and providing new jobs to the area. Harvest Hills. Sounds nice doesn’t it? Power for 90,000 homes and new money for the county, how wonderful. What’s a few wind turbines among friends? Aren’t they supposed...
Thank you to Travis Frei for his excellent article. Congratulations to Harvest Wind. You were able to find greedy & gullible land owners to sign your contracts for wind turbines. Did the signers read the fine print? You insult the intelligence of those of us who love and respect our land if you think we believe the propaganda you put out. Do you think we believe that you care about our community? If you did care and you see the large opposition you would do us a favor and leave where you are not wanted or needed. To those of you that are so pro...
This year we have witnessed legislators and courts, totally ignorant of female reproductive biology, impose their ideological beliefs on women’s bodies, unfazed by the suffering that has followed. Now we are subjected to witnessing Republican house members attack Dr. Anthony Fauci, slandering his leadership during the Covid epidemic, second guessing the team that brought us the vaccines that got us out of that disaster, showing us they know diddly squat about science and medicine. What’s next? Well, check out Project 2025, coming to you if MAG...
Being a generational landowner in the area designated for wind turbines, I am not opposed to them when thoughtfully placed. Eastern Whitman County is shockingly illogical. Why place the largest of turbines in a populated rural region with high crop yields, adjacent to Kamiak Butte, a thoroughly utilized park in a region photographed worldwide for its astounding beauty? Shocking in placement and proposed size, Harvest Hills has a contracted filing with the FAA for 70 sights with an additional 25 listed as alternates. Turbines will be 699’ (94 ft...
Homeschooling rates are on the rise across the nation as parents grapple with the dangerous woke agenda being pushed in public schools as well as ineffective teaching methods. Washington is no exception. The Evergreen State has seen one of the biggest homeschooling booms out of all 50 states. Some proponents are even calling it a “miracle” of the Pacific Northwest. The homeschooling surge was first noticed throughout the U.S. during the onset of the pandemic, with many families determining online school was not a viable option for their chi...
It is the time of year to proudly fly our American flags. It began with Memorial Day (May 27) followed by Flag Day (June 14) and ends with the “Grand Finale” on July 4. The common thread is “Old Glory” waving in the breeze. In our country there are no symbols more synonymous with Independence Day than our American flag. It is a powerful emblem of our unity, resilience, and patriotism. It is the time-tested bond which binds citizens from all levels of society, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, races, and genders. We fight and die for which it stan...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 20 to May 22: May 20 Itani Development VI, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Pullman, Wash., sold undeveloped land only, Pullman, Wash., to Itani Quality Homes, Inc., a Washington corporation, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-1244-00-01-04-0000, 1-1244-00-02-03-0000, 1-1244-00-02-04-0000, undisclosed assessed value, Quit Claim Deed. Radu Vasiliu, a single man and Steluta and Viroel Vasilu, Pullman, Wash., sold 10 Margin Street, Endicott, Was...
COLFAX - The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from May 28 to June 3: May 28 7:20 a.m.- Banta Street, Endicott. Civil matter. 8:41 a.m.- Jennings Road, Pullman. Deputy contacted a company reference a vehicle repossession. 9:27 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Updated the information for a registered sex offender. 12:06 p.m.- Northwest Davis Way, Pullman. Burglary report. 12:25 p.m.- SR 27, milepost 4, Pullman. Citizen dispute. 11:29 p.m.- G Street, Endicott. Other law enforcement calls. 2:50 p.m.- North Mill S...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 28 to June 4: May 28 Robert Thomas Tarver, 35, perjury 1st degree. Held without bail through Superior Court. Timothy Lee Andrew Holly, 26, warrant DUI and making a false statement to a public servant. Held on a $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash bail through District Court. Additional charges May 29, warrant, held without bail through Nez Perce 2nd Judicial District Court. Tiffany Lynn Fernandez, 27, theft 3rd degree and burglary 2nd degree. Held without bail t...
COLFAX — The granddaughter of a Colfax banker in 1935 was found dead in Seattle after a four-hour disappearance. On October 6, 1935, 7-year-old Sally Kelley went missing from her grandmother’s apartment in Seattle, plunging the community into a state of fear and suspicion. Reports say Sally’s parents, Phyllis and Albert Kelley, had left her with Phyllis’ mother, Edith Coolidge, while they attended a dinner. That evening, Sally was seen playing in the hallway of her grandmother’s apartment building, Ben Lamond Apartments. She wore a red plaid dr...
PULLMAN — A water service line on the 100 to 200 block of East Main Street in pullman ruptured and was repaired on the morning of Tuesday, June 4. The rupture occurred as crews installed new storm-water infrastructure, and affected one business. According to reports, crews worked the problem to resolve the issue promptly, and water has been restored to the affected business. Downtown Pullman remains open for business during the Downtown Pullman project. A parking map is available so that patrons can figure out how to get downtown to walk a...
COLFAX — The Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,089,400 in grants to 112 organizations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program. A total of $80,000 was distributed to organizations in Whitman County, including a $10,000 grant to the Community Action Center to develop an affordable home community for six low-income families in Rosalia. Another $10,000 grant to the Downtown Pullman Association will fund the effort to sustain business revenues downtown while new infrastructure is built. Innovia Foundation a...
