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Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 3-10: Sept. 3 Taylor Jamison Asante, 20, two warrants for felony harassment, unlawful display of a weapon and first-degree extortion warrant. Bail set at $5,000. Fawnda Marie Kay, 42, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (methamphetamine), making a false statement to a public servant, and second-degree identity theft. Good time release was 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. Justin Chance Stringer, 31, warrant WCSC VUCSA. $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash b...
Colfax Police COLFAX — Police reported the following calls for service from Aug. 30 to Sept. 9: Aug. 30 10:17 a.m. — Abandoned vehicle on North Cedar Street. 6:57 p.m.- Traffic violation in city limits. Sept. 2 6:07 a.m. — Communication problem on West Fairview Street. 11:22 a.m. — Court order violation North Main Street. 11:54 a.m. — Animal complaint on South Main Street. 5:32 p.m. — Assist motorist on U.S. Highway 195 near Bennett Road. 8:00 p.m. — Four people issued trespass warnings on South Mill Street....
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...
Sheriff’s Office COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 2-9: Sept. 2 4:40 a.m. — Sommers Road, Colfax. One-vehicle crash. 7:34 a.m. — West Front Street, Albion. Other law enforcement call. 10:13 a.m. — State Highway 270, Pullman. Hay bales stolen. 10:18 a.m. — Milepost 41 of U.S. Highway 195, Colfax. Andrey Viktorovich Stefoglo, 39, arrested for first-degree driving while license suspended and an ignition interlock violation. 1:05 p.m. — U.S. Highway 195, Rosalia. David Paul Kelnhofer, 62, arres...
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...
Land Transactions COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 15- 17: July 15 Erica and Jerry Pugh of Colfax, 310 E. Thorne Street, Colfax, to Chad Earl Kincheloe of Colfax, $395,000. Nick Day of Las Vegas, Nev., 115 W. Fifth St., Rosalia, to Stick N Stones, LLC, of Deer Park, parcel Nos. 115750014150000, 115750014160000, $10,000, . Double U Ranches of Sprague, Parcels Nos. 1-0555-00-04-18-0000, 1-0555-00-05-18-0000, 1-0555-00-06-18-0000, 1-0565-00-00-00-0037, 8-1965-00-00-00-00-0023, to Tho...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE A poll-site election for a board seat on the Rock Lake Conservation District will be held on October 23, 2024, at 3 N Park Street St. John WA 99171. Polls will open at 9:00am and close at 4:30pm. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district. Candidates are required to be landowners or operators of a farm, based on the current composition of the district board of supervisors. The filing deadline for candidates...
ALBION - At least one bridge was destroyed by a fire burning Tuesday evening, Sept. 10. As the newspaper went to press, volunteer firefighters were on-scene on Shawnee Road, just outside of town, where a wooden trestle was burning over the South Palouse River. The trestle is the second to burn in two years in Whitman County - the Rebel Flat Creek trestle was destroyed a year ago in the Winona Fire. At least one family chose to evacuate from the area as flames from the blaze encroached on their...
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN Case No.: 24-2-00249-38 GARY L. STEFFENSEN, a single person, Plaintiff, vs. THE HEIRS and/or DEVISEES OF JOHN A. LUHTALA, et. al., and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants: the Heirs and/or devisees of JOHN A. LUHTALA, including TERESA JO SUMMERS, NANCY MCCLELLAN, PHILLIP ALLEN...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY No. 24-4-00105-38 Estate WALTER MAX MERRILL, Deceased. JACK MARTIN MERRILL 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 personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy o...
PUBLIC NOTICE Pioneer Telephone Company participates in the Federal Communications Commission Lifeline program that provides a telephone or internet service discount to qualifying low-income consumers. Eligible customers may qualify for Lifeline residential discount rate currently set at $5.25/month for telephone or up to $9.25/month for internet or up to $9.25/month for bundled phone & internet service. The Lifeline discount is only available for only one telephone or one qualifying broadband service per household. To qualify, subscribers...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics has a new doctor — Brent Conrad. Born and raised in Colfax, Conrad, 31, is starting full-time this month. A 2012 graduate of Colfax High School, Conrad said his medical career started by shadowing Dr. Johnson in high school. “I felt like my calling was to come back to Whitman County and serve,” Conrad said, adding he previously provided summer coverage at the local hospital. Conrad said he earned his undergraduate degree in biology at Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho. “I was part of the first cla...
PUBLIC NOTICE The second Public Hearing for the 2025 budget (expenditures) is scheduled for September 24, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. This hearing will take place in the council chambers at Town Hall, located at 310 N F St., Albion, WA. Published September 12 and 19, 2024...
RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler will be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence. Schoesler’s hearing before Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell is set for 9:30 a.m. in the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway Ave. During arraignment, the judge will determine if there is probable cause for the criminal citation and whether the senator qualifies for a public defense attorney. The judge will also advise Sen. Schoesler of his rights. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, represents the 9th Leg...
CALL FOR FUEL BIDS Colfax School District No. 300 is accepting bids for fuel for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years. Approximately 2,000 gallons gasoline and 20,000 gallons diesel will be used in each of the two years. Fuel must be obtainable at a local cardlock facility 24 hours a day. The facility must offer safe access to and from street or highway. Bid must be presented in “Margin Over Rack” detail. All pricing must include applicable state tax and exclude federal excise tax. Please specify octane level and fuel composition. Mail or...
By Teresa Simpson The Gazette COLFAX — The Palouse Empire Fair wrapped up the 75th year of festivities Sunday, Sept. 8. Despite temperatures in the mid-90s, fair-goers could be seen throughout the weekend participating in various fair activities. Fair Manager Ashley Reisenauer said the fair was a success. “It was a great time,” Reisenauer said, noting that though the official numbers won’t be out for a couple of days, overall attendance appears to have been higher than previous years. Joe Eaton owner of Chef Joe’s Barbecue, LLC, of Spokane s...
NOTICE OF A BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING FOR A VARIANCE TO THE COUNTY VIEWSHED RULE Blaise and Makalie Schile have applied for a variance permit in the Agricultural District to construct two new residences within 1,500 feet of six residences off Brayton and Armstrong Roads in the NW ¼ of Section 25, Township 15N., Range 44E., W. M., Whitman County, Washington. New residences are exempt from the viewshed rule when built on parcels of land that were created before 2007, not been altered, and have not sought a previous variance. The public is notif...
MOSCOW — An Idaho judge has agreed to relocate the trial of Bryan Kohberger, 29, who faces charges in the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students. On Monday, Sept. 9, Judge John Judge granted a motion from Kohberger’s defense team, which argued that a local jury could be too biased to ensure a fair trial due to extensive pre-trial media coverage. The judge ruled the courthouse lacked the resources for such a high-profile case and noted that the media coverage had been both extensive and prejudicial. The trial, originally set for Jun...
Trustee Sale # 120786-WA Title # 8789322 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): JAMIE L. CARZOLI AND BRYAN J. CARZOLI, WIFE AND HUSBAND Grantee(s): STEWART TITLE COMPANY, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR WASHINGTON TRUST BANK, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage s...
RITZVILLE – The 9th Legislative District senator pleaded not guilty Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. But Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell determined there was probable cause for the charge against 67-year-old Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. She schedule him to appear before her again Oct. 8 in the 210 W. Broadway Ave. courthouse. In the meantime, he is prohibited from using alcohol, marijuana or other non-prescription drugs, t...
