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William "Bill" Fred Heiser of Colfax, Wash., unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 1, while at one of his favorite places; on his houseboat (the Final Act) at Boyer Park and Marina. He was born December 14, 1943, in Helena, Mont., to Ruth and Fred. He was a graduate of Cut Bank High School, Montana in 1962. And served in the National Guard in Shelby, Mont., and Vancouver, Wash. Bill was an incredible, kind, easy-going, and loving man; and an amazing Dad and Grandpa. He was so fun to be... 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...
Wayne began a new fishing adventure on June 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born on the family farm on April 17, 1933, to Dinty and Mae Kjack north of Rosalia, Wash. Wayne graduated from Rosalia High School in 1951, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He continued his love of sports by playing town team basketball and baseball as a young adult. After high school, he attended Eastern Washington College (EWU) for a short time before returning to the family farm. Wayne served two... Full story
Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Linda Hames Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She died from the complications of colon cancer. Linda was born to Ken and Veva Jean Hames April 28, 1954. She was raised in Rosalia, Wash. As a young girl, Linda was very active in 4-H. She raised lambs for the Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax as well as entered many sewing projects, canned goods and baked goods. In high school Linda participated in choir, FHA... Full story
Thomas Lee Rambo passed away on June 7, 2024. Tom was born in Spokane, Wash., to Pres and Adene Rambo in 1941. He attended Tekoa Elementary and Tekoa High School, and graduated in 1960. Tom joined the Air National Guard serving for six years and enrolled in the Spokane Trade School to earn a certified welding degree. However, his true passion was always farming and restoring crawler tractors. In 1961, he married Karen Nelson and raised two boys Kelly (Bobette) and Kim (Angie), who both reside... Full story
Family & friends of Liz's are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Colfax Golf Course Community Building Friday, June 21st 2-4pm. All are invited to stop by and share a story or just say "Hi." Snacks will be served. Stay and socialize or just say "Hi."... Full story
Sandra Kay Morasch, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2024, after a long battle of heart problems and other health ailments at Methodist Germantown in Germantown, Tenn. She was born to the late Gwendolyn Aiken and Wayne Aiken on July 9, 1951, in Spokane, Washington. Sandy was a graduate of North Central High School in Spokane, Wash. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gregory Walter Morasch. Greg passed away in 2015 and she has longed for their joyful reunion as... Full story
Rhoderick D. “Rhod” McIntosh, 83, of Pullman, WA passed away June 8, 2024, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax, Washington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax, WA....
Who would have thought that a small Oregon natural grain mill owner’s death would make national news or be the subject of a lengthy feature article in the New York Times? However, 94-year-old Bob Moore’s passing in February did. The Times is published just off Broadway in the heart of Big Apple’s network television and theater district. Moore, with his white beard, wire-rim eyeglasses, newsie cap and bolo tie became a “food poster person” approaching the notoriety of KFC’s Colonel Sanders and actor spaghetti sauce and frozen pizza king, Paul...
Demographia has just published a study, authored by Wendell Cox, that compares the affordability of housing in the international marketplace. The conclusions show that while Washington state isn’t the most expensive, it is on its way to the top spot. What’s sad is it’s all avoidable with some simple changes to state policy. Currently, Seattle ranks 73 out of 100 of the most affordable major cities to live. The study summarizes that the high prices are “largely the product of policies that seek to limit growth on the periphery” of municipal...
I’m not necessarily against wind turbines, I’m against the horrible placement of them around Kamiak Butte and so many residences, one of them being mine. Mary Dupree, I don’t want a 699-foot-tall wind turbine in my back yard; or in anyone’s yard. Do you want one? If so, please call Harvest Hills and ask for a piece of the government subsidized pie you find so heroic. While I worry about the animals they will affect, I worry more about the health and financial repercussions of having these located so close to our homes. The setbacks are ridicul...
Colfax Thursday, June 13 Breakfast casserole with ham, eggs, veggies and cheese; roasted potatoes; breakfast fruit, cinnamon rolls. Monday, June 19 Beef stroganoff, peas and carrots, green salad, fruit salad. Palouse Monday, June 19 Juneteenth, Closed Pullman Friday, June 14 Breakfast casserole with ham, eggs, veggies and cheese; roast potatoes; breakfast fruit, cinnamon rolls. Tuesday, June 18 Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple; zesty pasta salad with vegetables; fruit; cinnamon rolls. Uniontown Monday, June 19 Juneteenth,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Anabel Amelia Davison, a girl, was born June 3, 2024 to parents Sean and Lauri Davison, of Uniontown. She weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce. Paternal Grandparents are Tie and Brenda Davison, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are Dale and Doris Erickson, of Hunters, Wash. Anabel joins sister Cora, and brother Jackson at home. Leo A. Cancio, a boy, was born June 3, 2024 to parents Giovanni and Chelsey Cancio, of Pullman. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Leo joins sister Emerald Hughes, 4, at home. Mira Beatrice Davy Kohn, a girl,...
COLFAX — A local judge has been awarded by the Washington Judicial Association. Whitman County District Court Judge John Hart recently received the District and Municipal Court Judicial Association’s Presidential Award. The award recognizes volunteerism, dedication and service to the organization. Judge Hart has served on several association committees and was Dean of the Washington Judicial College last year....
PULLMAN — A local restaurateur and Washington State University (WSU) professor has been appointed as the next director of the WSU School of Hospitality Business Management. Jim Harbour, of Pullman, will start the new position later in the summer on Friday, August 16. He has been on the faculty for nearly 20 years. Harbour co-owns and operates the South Fork and Round Top Public House restaurants, Porch Light Pizza and Fork in the Road Catering....
LACROSSE - The annual Farmers Fest is coming next weekend. The big event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21, with a car cruise and park viewing. The kid's parade and Grand Parade start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. At noon, there will be barbecue sandwiches in the park. A prize scramble will start at 1 p.m. for children aged 1-10 in the park. At 1:30 p.m., races in the park will begin and the winners will receive cash prizes. A photo contest will display photos taken around the community...
COLFAX — The Colfax High School graduating class of 1994 will celebrate their 30th class year reunion next Saturday. The class will celebrate and meet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the Colfax Golf Course....
COLFAX - The Port of Whitman County held its annual Snake River Family Festival Saturday, June 8, boasting the biggest crowd they have ever seen, according to Port Commissioners Karl Webber and Tom Kammerzell. Despite an extremely hot day, residents of Whitman County gathered at the river to explore multiple booths hosted by local companies. "Wildly fantastic day," said Kammerzell, adding that it really means something when so many people show up because they had to travel down to the river for...
COLFAX - William (Bill) Rodgers, 84, and his wife Julia met in the Navy. Born in Colfax, Mr. Rodgers went into the service in 1957, serving for four years in the Navy in Japan, China, and the Philipines as a mechanic. "My dad was Navy, and it looked to me like a good deal," he said, "I didn't have to get out and wade around in the mud you know." Rodgers said his job was to work on the ship, "What would you call it mother?" he asked Julia, "She does more of the memories than I do," he said. "I th...
COLFAX - Fifty-five years ago a high-speed car chase ended in the Spring Flat flood control channel just south of Mill Street. Two suspects were arrested at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 1969, in Steptoe, ending a 14-hour manhunt that started after a 1951 sedan crashed at high speeds into the Colfax flood control project. Arthur George, 24, of Harrah, Wash., and an unidentified fifteen-year-old were reportedly stopped at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 1969 for a minor traffic violation. Repor...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from June 4 to June 10 June 4 Bjarne Matthew Olson, 45, warrant for operating a vehicle without ignition interlock. $5,100 bond $5,100 cash bail through Lincoln County District Court. June 5 Terrill Boyden Houtz, 71, child molestation 2nd degree. Held without bail through Garfield County Superior Court. June 6 Nicholas Read Brown, 33, warrant DWLS 2nd degree. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Heidi Nicole Calanchini, 22, DUI. Goodtime release 7 p...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 4 to June 10 June 4 7:47 a.m.- North Howard Street, Tekoa. Trespassing complaint. 7:57 a.m.- Winona South Road, LaCrosse. Non-injury accident. 9:54 a.m.- North East Street, Albion. Fraud. 12:27 p.m.- Babbit Road, Pullman. Welfare check. 2:05 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 2:28 p.m.- North Main Street and East A Street, LaCrosse. Disorderly conduct. 2:44 p.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Communications problem. 5:30 p.m.- Wes...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from May 23 to June 2 May 23 4:53 p.m.- Welfare check South Main Street. May 24 7:09 p.m.- Welfare check North Lake Street. May 25 1:03 p.m. Property Damage, non-vandalism North Main Street. May 26 6:58 a.m.- Citizen assist West Fairview Street. 3:03 p.m.- Traffic violation East James Street and East Poplar Street. 4:25 p.m.- Suspicious circumstance South Main Street. 8:58 p.m.- Noise complaint North Clay Street. 9:29 p.m.- Communications problem West A Avenue. 9:42 p...
