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OAKESDALE — In one of the most highly anticipated Whitman County volleyball matches of the regular season, the undefeated Oakesdale Nighthawks took on the scorching hot St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles. Heading into the game, the Nighthawks were the top team in the state based off RPI for the 1B division. SJEL was the second best team. Although this was the match up of the one and two overall seeded teams, Oakesdale proved why they have been the number one team for as long as they have been, winning the match in three quick sets. O...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Eagles (GAR-PAL) improved to 3-1 on the season after a domination of Sunnyside Christian Friday, Sept. 22. This game was played in Palouse. The game saw the Vikings put up 24 points in the first quarter, then follow that performance up with a 22 point second quarter. The final score of the game was 62-0 for the Vikings. The Vikings are currently ranked 18th in RPI for the WIAA state 1B 8-man football standings. The beginning of this game saw the Vikings run their...
COLFAX — After the first away football game of the season for the Colfax Bulldogs football team, the Bulldogs return home. The volleyball team will also play two home games and one away game, putting them across the halfway mark on the season. The football team will play Friday, Sept. 29, a home game against Tri-City Prep. The game will be played in Colfax, and will start at 7 p.m. The football game also will be senior night for all graduating Colfax football players. For volleyball, they will play Thursday, Sept. 28. The game will be played i...
OAKESDALE — With the number one seeded Oakesdale Nighthawks volleyball team defeating the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles Thursday, Sept. 21, they proved why they should be the top ranked team in state 1B WIAA volleyball. This week, the Nighthawks will travel to Colton to take on the Wildcats. The game will start Thursday, Sept. 28, and will have first serve at 6 p.m. Oakesdale is also competing in the Linda Sheridan tournament in Spokane. They will play their games Saturday, Sept. 30. Also for the Nighthawks will be a game W...
COLFAX –– Thirteen college-aged adults have trespassed onto St. Ignatius property in the last two weeks. On Monday, September 18, six trespassers were reported to the Colfax Police Department for trespassing. Valoree Gregory, ghost tour coordinator, received an alert late at night on Monday and set off her alert system. “There were two other times that day that I had to set off the alarm,” said Gregory. “Those kids left, but the others didn’t leave. Some walk around, but I get nervous when there is a whole group like that.” Gregory notes that t...
PALOUSE - The city of Palouse received a $200,000 loan to improve sidewalks from the State of Washington Public Work Board at the beginning of this month and is looking into funding the rehabilitation of the city tennis courts. Palouse Mayor Tim Sievers said the loan will improve with curbing and storm weather run off Palouse Cove Road. "We're trying to extend walkability to the areas of new development," Sievers said, adding that part of the project ensures safe sidewalks and good storm water...
WINONA — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is progressing in replacing the Winona wooden rail bridge destroyed in the Winona Fire on Saturday, Aug. 19. WSDOT Rail, Freight, and Ports Spokeswoman Janet Matkin said that the replacement of that bridge indicates how important the Palouse River and Coulee Shortline Railroad (PCC) is to Eastern Washington. “The loss of that bridge disrupted rail service through Whitman County,” she said, adding that some products had to be shipped by truck since the railroad was unava...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Commissioners met for their regular meeting workshop on Monday, Sept. 25, at 9 a.m., discussing Bill Chipman Trail Bridge updates. Public Works Director Mark Storey had one update concerning the Bill Chipman Trail bridge. Storey said he’d contacted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and they agreed to let biologists work with Whitman County Public Works to install the new bridge in approximately March. According to Storey WDFW, since they’ve declared an emergency, they can start working as long...
COLFAX — The Port of Whitman received a $1.6 million low-interest loan for its “Central Ferry Rail Spur and Water Extension Project from the Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) through the Washington State Department of Commerce. Port of Whitman Assistant Communications Director Patty Kietburtz said the project has yet to start. Still, the engineering company estimates the public infrastructure project at approximately $2 million, including engineering, fees, contingency and construction. The project will construct a rail...
PALOUSE — The Haunted Palouse planning team has postponed its annual haunted house and zombie trail events this year, resuming in 2024, due to needing to fill leadership roles for the event. Haunted Palouse Coordinator Jamie Gaber said they will strengthen the core group that puts the event on. “We’re going to have a community Halloween celebration,” Gaber said, noting that it will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, and is a pumpkin carving contest titled “Pumpkin Palooza: Carve-tastrophe!” Categories for the contest include Gremlins, ages 3-12, Teens ag...
PULLMAN –– The Pullman Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal person in the Golden Hills area on Wednesday, Sept. 20, finding the deceased 51-year-old man in a marshy area near Wawawai Road. At the time of this publication, the Pullman Police Department is still investigating the case and will provide the name of the male and the cause of death later. Reports say the male had failed to report to work, made suicidal statements, and had removed a firearm from his home leading up to the body discovery. Pullman officers app...
COLFAX — Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) received a $72.8 million grant for the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad (PCC) Project from the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) program for funding projects that improve passenger and freight rail safety, efficiency, and reliability. WSDOT Rail, Freight, and Ports Spokeswoman Janet Matkin said the PCC project’s $72.8 million grant is matched with $39.2 million in local and private funds, with a total budge...
COLFAX — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will test the national public alert system at 11:20 a.m. (our time) today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test will mean all cell phones and broadcast companies will "tone out" at that time. If your mobile phone is within range of an active cell tower, you should receive the test. Wireless providers will be transmitting the test for a 30-minute window, but each phone is expected to sound the tone only once. A backup test is set for Oct. 11. The tests are planned to ensure emergency information can be t...
