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Justin James Hardgrove, 41, passed away suddenly on Sept. 3, 2023, in Dayton, Wash. He will be laid to rest next to his mother and grandparents with a graveside memorial at the Colfax Cemetery in Colfax, Washington. Justin was born in Spokane, Wash., to James and Wendy Hardgrove (Burlingame) on Oct. 12, 1981. Not one to sit idle, Justin loved the outdoors and could often be found camping, hiking, and exploring new places in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon with Tina and their family. He often made... Full story
Carolyn Janet Ostergren went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31st, 2023, in Portland, Ore. Hers was a life of nurturing connections: born in Missoula, Mont., in 1951 to Herb and Joyce Ostergren, youngest of three siblings; growing up in Gladstone, Ore., along the Clackamas River; graduating Class of '69 from Colfax High School in Washington; serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at a migrant clinic in Woodburn, Ore., and as a dietician in New Orleans and Portland;... Full story
Jacob Andrew Humphries passed away unexpectedly at his residence on the morning of September 14, 2023, in Pullman, Washington at the age of 22. Jacob was born on April 3, 2001, in Macon, Georgia. He was from Jones County, Georgia, where he grew up in Haddock and Gray. He went to school in Jones County and was a graduate of the class of 2019 at Jones County High School. After graduating, Jacob continued to live and work in Gray then Statesboro, Georgia for a short time before returning home. In t... Full story
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept 19 – Sept. 24: Sept. 19 Tristan Willlie Gene Salter, 25, Malicious mischief. Salter is being held on a $75,000 bond or $75,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Sept. 20 Tessa Joy Damery, 39, possession of a controlled substance, intention to deliver. Damery is being held on a $10,000 bond or $10,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Sept. 21 Malachi Daniel Beach, 21, burglary and theft 2 nd degree. Beach’s goodtime release is Sept. 24, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Sept....
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Sept. 15- Sept. 21 Sept. 15 7:52 a.m.- Animal problem/complaint Morton Street. 10:57 a.m.- Non-injury accident Harrison Street. 12:25 p.m.- Sex offense Morton Street. 1:09 p.m.- Noise complaint Lake Street. 7:16 p.m.- Harassment Lake Street. 7:43 p.m.- Traffic violation SR 195 an Parvin Road. 8:57 p.m.- Threatening Morton Street. 11:23 p.m.- SR 195 and North Cedar Street DWLS. Sept. 16 10:23 a.m.- Sick or injured animal West Thorn Street and South Lake Street. 11:36 a...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 18 – Sept. 25 Sept. 18 6:13 a.m.- West 9th Street, Rosalia. Stray cows. 6:17 a.m.- South Leslie Street, Tekoa. Possible domestic dispute. 10:30 a.m.- Wawawai Grade Road, message deliver. 10:45 a.m.- SR 195 and Senator Eugene Prince Road, Thornton. Traffic violation. 12:34 p.m.- Pullman Airport Road and SR 270, Pullman. Non-injury accident. 1:10 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:32 p.m.- South Fairview Street, Tekoa. 911 hang up. 3:14 p.m.-...
COLFAX— The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 18 – Sept. 20 Sept. 18 Clark Holding Company, LLC, Pullman, Wash., sold 1220 NW State Street, Unit 20, Pullman, Wash., to C&S Real Estate LLC, Pullman, Wash., parcel 1-0850-00-17-12-0020, undisclosed price, Quit Claim Deed. Sept. 19 Renstrom Homes, Inc, Garfield, Wash., sold 1200 NW Overlook Drive, Pullman, Wash., to Michael and Donna Parenteau, Walla Walla, Wash., parcel 1-1241-00-01-04-0000, selling price $110,700, Statutory Warranty Deed. Sept....
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Sept. 22: Sept. 22 • Mark Brown, was found guilty of assault in the fourth degree, domestic violence, therefore the defendant is sentenced to 364 days of jail, 363 suspended. The defendant must serve one day in jail with credit for one day served. The defendant shall pay to the clerk of the court a criminal conviction fee of $43, and a domestic violence assessment of $100. The defendant has supervised probation for 24 months, and must pay a $50 pre...
Earlier this year Senator John Braun (R-Centralia) introduced SB 5248 to provide funding for individual tutoring to help students recover from the learning losses resulting from the COVID school shutdowns. The Democratic leadership included his bill in the state budget (as Section 1517(47)(o)), passed it on a bi-partisan vote and sent it to the governor. The Braun provision provides $27 million in state funds and $97 million in federal funds for individual student tutoring. In researching the...
The premature notice of withdrawals, delivered by the 10 departing schools of the PAC 12, should result in a $500 million claim against them and the conferences which induced them to so act. The claim should be brought by the PAC 12, controlled solely by OSU and WSU and for the benefit of these two schools. Unlike the other Power 5 conferences, the PAC 12 does not impose an exit penalty. Instead the PAC 12 bylaws provide: “No member shall deliver a notice of withdrawal to the Conference in the period beginning on July 24, 2011, and ending on A...
Our problem is not that there is too much “fake news.” Our problem is that too many people believe it. Fortunately, there is an “antidope” — epistemology , the theory of knowledge or “how we know what we know.” Epistemology is a good solution because it has validity tests to distinguish between justified belief and opinion. And this distinction is central to most disagreements. Epistemology has simple and clarifying definitions, e.g., Truth has the property that corresponds with facts and reality. Can you imagine how many arguments wou...
It’s been a pretty nice season to go to the fairs around the region—in most cases not too hot and not too cool. Always nice to be able to connect with both our adult and youth producers. The fairs are certainly an American tradition and it’s great to see that people are out supporting them. When I talk with producers, I’m always happy when topics of conversation come up that lend themselves to an article. A recent conversation highlighted that concerns about mRNA vaccines and their use in cattle are circulating among the industry and on soci...
Colfax Thursday, Sept. 28 Trukey/bacon sandwich with lettuce and tomato, broccoli grape salad, fresh fruit, chocolate chip cookie bar Monday, Oct. 2 Fish fillet sandwich, coleslaw, fresh fruit, chocolate cream cheese cups Colton Wednesday, Oct. 4 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteeed mushrooms, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, birthday dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 3 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 4 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms, rice pilaf,...
COLFAX - St. Patrick's Catholic Church PREPARES group partnered with Colfax Food Pantry on Tuesday, Sept. 26, with a table set up to distribute diapers for those in need. PREPARES is an initiative by the Catholic Bishops of Washington state, launched in 2014, to support parishes in reaching families who may need assistance. Prepares Volunteer Valerie Higginson tabled at the Pantry and handed out diapers to caregivers and parents with children five and under. Father Raymond Kalema of St....
COLFAX - The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 328 hosted its 8th annual Colfax Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Port of Whitman Business Air Center, Airport Access Road. Coordinator Barney Buckley said that the fly-in was a success. "Over 220 people enjoyed breakfast," he said, adding that 45 airplanes were on the field. Buckley said children in attendance received a foam glider from the Port of Whitman and a balsa wood plane from EAA 328. Buckley said that...
COLFAX –– St. Ignatius is opening up its doors every day for October as Halloween approaches. “We have an 85% return rate,” said St. Ignatius’ ghost tour coordinator, Valoree Gregory. “September to October are really big.” Following the new repairs and safety measures constructed by the owner of St. Ignatius, Austin Storm, the building now allows for self-guided tours through the building. “I added a self-guided tour for people to come explore and tour and take photos,” Gregory added. Starting in October, tours on Fridays and Saturdays will op...
ROSALIA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves hosted a football game Friday, Sept. 22 against Waitsburg. After a quick score from both teams, Waitsburg scored 62 unanswered points to win 70-6. Waitsburg scored nine touchdowns in the game, six of which were in the first quarter. The only score for Tekoa-Rosalia in the game was in the first quarter, a 67 yard touchdown run. Both teams ran 29 plays each in the game. Tekoa-Rosalia had 111 total yards, and Waitsburg had 702. Waitsburg had 342 Passing...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs volleyball team finished off an impressive 2-1 week, including a defeat against the Pullman Greyhounds, who finished fourth in state last season in the 2A rankings. The Bulldogs are a 2B ranked team. Their first game of three was Tuesday, Sept. 19, against the Lind-Ritzville-Sprague (LRS) Broncos. The Broncos would win the game 3-1. The game Thursday, Sept. 21 was against the Liberty (Spangle) Lancers. The game lasted three sets, with the Bulldogs taking all three...
PALOUSE - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles had a first meeting match-up against Garfield-Palouse Vikings, Tuesday, Sept. 19. In the game, the Vikings jumped out to a quick 1-0 set lead, capitalizing on mistakes from the Eagles, which led to the lead. After the first set, SJEL had time to regroup, and formulate their plan of attack against the Vikings. The Eagles would win the game in four sets, keeping them undefeated in conference play heading into their clash with Oakesdale. The first set...
COLFAX — The Linda Sheridan Volleyball tournament is a two-day tournament in Spokane that brings in the top schools in the Spokane and surrounding area each year to compete in a tournament. This year, the tournament is taking place on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30. Games will be played in four different school locations, depending on day of play and pool. The schools that will be hosting games are: Shadle Park, Ferris, Rogers, and Lewis and Clark. The four schools from Whitman County that are set to play are: Colfax, Oakesdale, P...
COLTON — The Whitman County Cougars will be hosting a “fun day”, inviting all special Olympic athletes, volunteers, staff and families to attend. There will be games and food available throughout the event. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 7, in Colton. The event is set to start at 11 a.m., and will go until 2 p.m. Attendees can learn to play outdoor activities such as bocce and corn hole. The event will be at the Colton Booster Gun Club, where they have a clubhouse that will host the event....
REARDAN - St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Colfax, Colton, and Garfield-Palouse (GAR-PAL) all traveled to Reardan to compete in the first league meet of the season. The meet was held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, and had boys and girls three mile varsity runs. The Vikings took top boys and girls honors in the meet. On the girls side, there was a total of 59 competitors, with Allie Robertson of NW Christian (Colbert) taking first with a run of 21:04.67. Second place was GAR-PAL's own Ashleigh Hightree,...
REARDAN-A visit to Joe B. Johnson Field by the Colfax Bulldogs turned into not much of a contest, as the Screaming Eagles dominated their visitors 47-16 for their first league win of the season Friday, Sept. 22. The win improved Reardan's record to 2-2, while Colfax is still searching for the taste of victory at 0-4. Colfax was able to move the ball offensively in the first quarter, but its opening drive met disaster for the visitors and triumph for the hosts as Jakari Singleton snuffed out a...
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats are in the middle of their long home stand, with games Tuesday, Sept. 19, and Thursday, Sept. 21. The game on Tuesday, Sept. 19, was played against the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, and the game Thursday, Sept. 21, was played against the Garfield-Palouse (GAR-PAL) Vikings. The game against the Timberwolves lasted three sets, with the Wildcats sweeping the game. The first set was the closest of the match, with both sides putting up at least 20 points. The Wildcats, however, would pull away, and win the first set 25-20....
