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As the Halloween season approaches, the Whitman County Gazette is kicking off its special feature, “The Haunting Hour”, a section dedicated to ghost stories, mysteries and chilling local tales throughout the month of October. PULLMAN — With its rich history, Washington State University’s campus is home to several unsettling stories—none more haunting than the tragic explosion that shook Perham Hall in 1979. A young man, heartbroken and consumed by despair, detonated a bomb that killed himself and injured five others, leaving an eerie mark on t...
PULLMAN — Whitman County Public Health (WCPH), in collaboration with Environmental Health & Safety Services at Washington State University (WSU), is investigating two confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) within the WSU student population as of Tuesday, Sept. 24. Due to these cases, health officials believe additional pertussis may be circulating in the area. Pertussis is a respiratory illness caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It spreads person-to-person through large respiratory droplets, particularly in indoor settings o...
COLFAX - A Pullman woman filed a motion for pre-trial release amid drug charges in Whitman County Superior Court. Diana Hughes, 39, filed a motion to revoke her pre-trial release in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27, amid charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. According to the court documents, Hughes was involved in a drug investigation that began when law enforcement used a Facebook profile to communicate with a suspect, Antonio Tenzsley, who...
COLFAX — Whitman County commissioners discussed the budget for the Green Hollow Road Project during its Sept. 30 meeting. The project will include grading, draining, widening and resurfacing the road. It also includes improving sight-distance and establishes a clear zone from near Milepost 6 to just past Milepost 8. “It is just south of Manning Road to just south of Roberts Road,” Whitman County Engineer Dean Cornelison said, noting the county will straighten and level the road. The project is partially funded through the 2023-25 biennium, with...
COLFAX — The man detained for possessing controlled substances pleaded guilty in Whitman County Superior Court. Jason A. Williams, 38, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine during a hearing in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27. According to the court documents, Williams was implicated in a series of events that began with a Facebook conversation between him and an undercover officer on June 29, 2024. The officer, using a profile to connect with individuals involved in local...
COLFAX — The man detained for possessing controlled substances pleaded guilty in Whitman County Superior Court. Jason A. Williams, 38, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine during a hearing in Whitman County Superior Court on Friday, Sept. 27. According to the court documents, Williams was implicated in a series of events that began with a Facebook conversation between him and an undercover officer on June 29, 2024. The officer, using a profile to connect with individuals involved in local...
PALOUSE — A false report of a deadly shooting near Palouse School sent the campus into lockdown Friday, Sept. 27, sparking a swift and law enforcement response that turned out to be part of an alarming trend known as “swatting.” According to reports from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was later identified as a false alarm. At approximately 8:30 a.m., an anonymous caller contacted local law enforcement, claiming they had been in an argument with their mother and had “shot and killed her.” The caller provided an address nea...
PULLMAN - Severe thunderstorms and dust storms swept across the Palouse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, causing widespread power outages that left approximately 11,000 customers without electricity. Avista Utilities, Clearwater Power and Inland Power reported outages affecting about 6,000 customers in Moscow and surrounding areas to the south. Additionally, over 4,000 customers in North Latah County, Potlatch and Viola experienced power loss, while hundreds were affected in the Steptoe area. Scattered...
COLFAX — The city issued the following building permits during the month of September: Sept. 3 307 E. Thorn St., demolition, $10,000. Sept. 9 Corey Alcantar, 201 W. Wawawai St., demolition, $37.00. Sept. 13 Alvin Brannon, 519 E. Upper A St., AC installation, $5,509. Kevin Tischer, 507 N. Mill St., gas fireplace, $7,667.51. Brian Elfers, 1717 N. oak St., roof, $16,300. Sept. 17 Todd and Amy Vanek, 918 N. Park St., water heater, $3,120.10. Sept. 18 Downtown Association, 203 No. Main St., furnace and AC, $13,945.17. Sept. 20 James Bradshow, 1...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Sept. 13 to Sept. 16 Sept. 13 Benjamin Christopher Demler, 35, of Pullman; and Logan India Julia Bledso, 26, of Pullman Joseph Ramsy Linebarger, 26, of Grangeville, Idaho; and Terah Clyde Bennett, 25, of Colton Mark Daniel Stole, 42, Pullman; and Lacy De Ste Crois Sutter, 40, of Pullman. Sept. 16 Joshua David Sills, 25, of Pullman; and Moonbin Jo, 28, of Pullman....
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Sept. 27 Sept. 27 Roy Carter Jr., comes before the State of Washington by and through Lindsi Alcantar Whitman County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and pursuant to a plea agreement to amend the charges of driving under the influence to negligent driving first-degree, operating a motor vehicle in a manner both negligent and endangering or likely to endanger person/property and exhibited effects of having consumed liquor. The state hereby dismisses d...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25 Sept. 19 Red Brick Enterprises , LLC, of Cheney, 528 South Whitman Avenue, Rosalia, to Lamont Bank of St. John, a lending institution. Personal Representative Connie White, of Pullman, household single family units to Connie White of Pullman, parcels 1-0815-00-37-02-0000, 1-0815-00-37-03-0001. Carl S. Bozman, of Garfield, 1111 Elberton Road, of Garfield, to RRP Barn, LLC, $242,000. Lacie L. Martin, of Palouse, 705 Houghton Street, Pa...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 Sept. 24 7:03 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 milepost 36, Colfax. Agency assistance, WSP. 8:43 a.m.- East Front Street and North Main Streeet, Albion. Truck inspection. 9:23 a.m.- West 5th Street, Rosalia. Public program. 12:52 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Guardian Angel School, Colton. 2:07 p.m.- Union Street, Colton High School. DARE. 3:42 p.m.- South Broadway Street, Tekoa. 911 hang up. 3:51 p.m.- North Park Street, Colfax. Shawn Alan Staves, 51, arreste...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 Sept. 23 12:06 p.m.- Court order violation North Mill Street. Sept. 25 7:56 a.m.- Animal problem/complaint East Southview Avenue. 3:17 p.m.- Malicious mischief North Ackerman Lane. 4:10 p.m.- Agency assistance East Canyon Street. Sept. 26 8:01 a.m.- Welfare check South Main Street. 10:57 a.m.- Welfare check North Main Street. 11:02 a.m.- Citizen assist North Lake Street...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 Sept. 25 James Charles Sharrard, 33, third-degree malicious mischief, fourth degree assault. $5,000 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Sept. 26 Daniel Lawson Jenkins, 21, harassment previous conviction or death threat or criminal justice, third-degree malicious mischief. Held without bail through Superior Court. Jacuelyn Alita Adkison, 49, warrant domestic violence, reckless endangerment. Held on a $7,500 bond or $7,500 cash bail t...
COLFAX — Is Washington State neglecting youth educational funding? With a 44% drop in allocations, several Whitman County schools would say yes. The Colfax School District outlined three top priorities they are bringing before the 2025 legislature: • Immediately address the significant underfunding of allocations for Materials, Supplies and Operating Costs (MSOC). • Fully fund the cost of special education services. • Fix the pupil transportation formula to ensure transparency, predictability, and adequate funding for “special passenger...
COLFAX — Commissioners discussed insurance rate increases and the effect it has on the 2025 budget during the Monday, Sept. 30, workshop. Commissioner Michael Largent reported on a meeting with the liability insurance company. “They are starting to tighten up their estimates, they are now at about a 18% to 19% rate increase,” reported Largent. Whitman County Chief Finance Administrator Jessica Jensema reported through Zoom comments the increase was $170,000 more than originally budgeted for 2025. Jensema reported that it was a $340,000 total...
PULLMAN — The Pullman business community is facing another setback as The Batting Cage, an indoor batting practice facility, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, Oct.11. Open for just over a year, The Batting Cage occupies the old Higginson’s Furniture store, a building that was once home to Finch’s Grocery. This closure is part of a larger trend in Pullman, where several long-standing businesses have recently announced their shutdowns. Pullman Building Supply, a fixture on North Grand Avenue since 1996, will also close this fall....
PULLMAN - The Long Hollow Fire, which ignited in the Snake River Canyon west of Pullman, has been contained. The blaze, which started around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, during a thunderstorm that produced lightning, burned approximately 4,000 acres of stubble, pasture, and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground in Whitman County. Volunteers from Whitman County Fire District 13, based in Onecho, led the initial response, battling the flames overnight before state crews joined the effort. On...
OLYMPIA — Students will be participating in statewide mock election starting this month. The mock election runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 is open to all K-12 students, who will cast votes on races and measures. “I’m inviting educators throughout the state to use the student mock election and help encourage lifelong participation in our democracy,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Tuesday, Oct. 1. “This opportunity is great preparation for young Washingtonians to become aware and involved as soon as they’re eligible.” Ballots, vote tabulation sh...
AMENDED 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 unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of JOHN A. LUHTALA. You are hereby summoned to appear within...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 7th day of October 2024, at the hour of 10:20 a.m. for the purpose of considering Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2025 – 2030), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program. Remote participation is also available for attending County Commissioners’ meeting...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, October 7, at 10:20 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #2 to the 2024 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present in person or on Zoom. Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7336328211 Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, the county will mak...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a second public hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. Main Street to discuss the Preliminary 2025 Budget. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact LaCrosse Town Hall, (509) 549-3330. Published October 3, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE The final Public Hearing for the 2025 budget is scheduled for October 8, 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 October 3, 2024...
