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COLFAX — Football and Cross Country will all see home matches this week in Colfax for the Bulldogs. The football team will have their fifth home game of the season on Friday, Oct. 13. The game will be played against Kettle Falls in the battle of the Bulldogs. Colfax will look to notch their first win of the season on Friday, with the game kicking off at 3 p.m. For Cross Country, they are hosting the 1B/2B League Championships meet. This is the first time this season the Bulldogs will be racing in Colfax. The meet will start at 11 a.m. with t...
COLTON — The Colton Wildcats traveled to Dayton to take on the Bulldogs. The game was played Tuesday, Oct. 3. In the game, the Wildcats would take the match in four sets, with the Bulldogs winning the second set as their only victory of the day. Set scores for the match where Colton won 3-1 were: 25-21, 18-25, 25-13, 25-17. The offensive leader for the Wildcats was Kaydee Heitstuman, she had eight kills and five aces. Clair Moehrle also had five assists for the Wildcats. She also added two kills, 13 assists, and two blocks in the match. This w...
COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs traveled to Chelan on Friday, Oct. 6 to take on the Chelan Mountain Goats in their sixth football game of the season. This was the second time the Bulldogs had an away football game this season. They have already had four home games. In the game against Chelan, the Bulldogs found their groove early, as they lead after the first quarter. Their first quarter lead was one of the few times on the season the Bulldogs had a lead. Unfortunately for Colfax, their lead was short-lived, as their two touchdown first quarter wa...
OAKESDALE — The Oakesdale Nighthawks (12-2, 5-0 District) took on the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves (1-4, 1-3 District) Tuesday, Oct. 3, before having another match on Wednesday, Oct 4, against the Dayton Bulldogs (1-7, 0-6 District). After the two games, the Nighthawks finished their week with a game Thursday, Oct. 5, against the Pomeroy Pirates. The game against the Timberwolves was played in Tekoa, and the game against the Bulldogs was played in Oakesdale. The Nighthawks would win both games in straight sets, and only allowed 15 or more points...
ST. JOHN — With just under a month away from the 1B/2B WIAA State volleyball championships in Yakima, the 1B schools are making their last minute pushes to earn as many victories as possible. For the St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles, they will play a volleyball game against the Oakesdale Nighthawks. The game will be played in St. John, and is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. The Eagles will also take on the Dayton Bulldogs Tuesday, Oct. 17. The game will start at 6 p.m. and take place in St. John. Other than the game against the Eagles, t...
OAKESDALE - The Oakesdale Nighthawks (17-2, 8-0 Districts) had a home match Saturday, Oct. 7, against the Wilbur-Creston-Keller (WCK) Wildcats. The match was played in Oakesdale and lasted four sets. The two teams met last season in the opening round of the 1B district playoffs, where the Nighthawks won the match in straight sets. This time around, the match went longer than last season, with the Wildcats taking one set off the Nighthawks. In the first set, Oakesdale came out with an 8-4 lead...
COLFAX - Exactly one month after the Palouse Empire Fair took place at the Fairgrounds in Colfax, the next rodeo event has taken place. The Washington State High School Rodeo Association (WSHSRA) hosted a rodeo at the Palouse Empire Arena in Colfax Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8. The rodeo saw local and non-local high school athletes travel to Colfax to compete in another installment of the WSHSRA rodeo. The event lasted two days, with an average of 10 events each day for the rodeo. The list... Full story
TEKOA — The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves are in the midst of their homecoming activities, headlined by the football game Friday, Oct. 13, and the dance on Saturday, Oct. 14. Of the various events happening in the local area for homecoming is the bonfire, which is happening Thursday, Oct. 12. The bonfire will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the end of main street by the creek. There will be Tug-of-war, free hot chocolate, cider and cookies. At 6:30 p.m. at Tekoa high school there will be free hot dogs, and the chance to vote on some décor at the sc...
ST. JOHN — The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles are in the middle of their homecoming week long festivities. They have spirit week and activities happening at school throughout this week, with their homecoming dance happening Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the Eagles had their homecoming volleyball match. The game was played in St. John, and was against the Garfield-Palouse (GAR-PAL) Eagles. The match would last four sets, with the Eagles winning the match. The first set saw the Eagles lead 5-0 early. Then push t...
CHENEY – A St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse athlete is competing as a Cheney Blackhawk. Kate Hergert has made the Blackhawks girls swim team and competing for Coach Jennifer Hochwalt’s roster has 13 swimmers from Cheney, but the team’s numbers swell to about 20 when co-op athletes from other area school – including St. John-Endicott – are added. Hergert shows more than just skill in the pool, Hochwalt said. She add dedication to the sport, commuting about 40 minutes to practices. “She is newer to the sport of swimming, but she is well-rounde...
EWAN — Rock Lake will receive 27,000 rainbow trout this fall, courtesy of the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the rainbow trout come from Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery and cost approximately 4 to 5 cents per stocked fry, or fingerling. Catchable-size fish cost about $1.75 each. “The larger the fish, the more it costs,” she said, noting they require a longer stay at the hatchery to grow bigger, which requires resources such as food, electricity, and more. “Rock Lake is the only lake being stocked in Whitman...
ST. JOHN — As the fall volleyball season draws to a close in Whitman County, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles are making a push for a high ranking finish in districts. The Eagles played their only game for the week on Thursday, Oct. 5, a match against the Colton Wildcats. The game was played in Colton. On the day, the Eagles would get the better of the Wildcats, winning the game in three straight sets. The Eagles are now 7-1 in league play and second overall, just behind the Oakesdale Nighthawks, who are 9-0. With the loss, the W...
PALOUSE — With homecoming happening over last weekend, the Garfield-Palouse (GAR-PAL) Vikings had their homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 6. The game was played in Palouse, and was against the Touchet Redhawks. The Vikings announced their homecoming royalty members, as well as the homecoming king and queen during halftime of the football game. The freshman homecoming prince and princess were Max Mitzimberg and Arabella Sievers. The Sophomore prince and princess were Kaeden Pogue and HettyLee Laughary. For the junior class, their h...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs have started their last third of the season with decisive victories, pushing their RPI rankings, as well as district standings. Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Bulldogs hosted the Asotin Panthers. The match lasted three sets, with Colfax taking them all. On Thursday, Oct. 5, Colfax traveled to Deer Park to take on the Stags. This match also lasted three sets, all victorious for Colfax. With the two wins, the Bulldogs moved to 6-1 in league play. Their only league loss was to...
COLFAX – As the sun is climbing into the sky Saturday, Oct. 14, the morning will darken as the annular solar eclipse takes place. The annular eclipse is set to begin locally at about 8:08 a.m. and end about 10:45 a.m. The maximum eclipse – about 83.0% here – occurs at about 9:23. Weather permitting, Whitman County residents can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, blocking out most of the sunlight. The 2-hour, 35-minute event is different than a total solar eclipse, in that the moon won't...
PULLMAN — In the Port of Whitman County regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5, the Pullman Good Food Co-Op gave a presentation on finding a potential site for their Co-Op store at 11 a.m. Co-Op Vice Chair Jeff Guyout spoke to the Port Commissioners about the potential site at 1095 Southeast Bishop Boulevard, which recently housed Unify Family Dental and is currently up for sale. Guyout said that the Co-Op will launch a capital fundraiser campaign and is pursuing financing for potentially purchasing the property. Further discussion included a...
PULLMAN — The Palouse Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are accepting applications for the Palouse River Watershed Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) funding covering land in the Palouse River Watershed (WRIA 34), including land in Whitman, Spokane, Adams, and Lincoln Counties until Nov. 3, 2023. The partnership program provides technical assistance and funding for land management activities and is led by the Palouse Conservation District. Funding for practices including improving Soil Hea...
Thomas Lorne Davis of West Linn, Oregon, passed August 29, 2023, in Oregon City, Oregon, at the age of 31. Thomas was born at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, on September 19, 1991. He is the fifth child of Maureen Elizabeth (Mulberry) and Charles Maberry Davis. Thomas grew up in West Linn in a family of eight. He had a sense of humor and knew how to make his family laugh. His wavy hair continued to get curlier and he often sported a blonde afro hairdo. He was a member of West Linn Lutheran Chu... Full story
Carl Mervin Ogren passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2023, in Bellevue, Washington. Carl was born in Britton, South Dakota, on September 11, 1941. Carl grew up on the Ogren family farm in Langford, South Dakota. The oldest of seven siblings, he sometimes rode a horse to a rural, one-room schoolhouse and had daily chores to do such as tending to farm animals and working in the fields. He was a proud member of 4-H and had a knack for machinery. Carl lived with a family member in...
Linda Marie Horn, age 74, of Westwood, Kansas, passed away on September 4, 2023. Linda was born May 31, 1949, in Colfax Washington to Ray and Kathleen Horn. Linda grew up in the small town of Oakesdale, Washington, where she enjoyed cheerleading, Future Farmers of America activities and was a member of the Oakesdale/Malden Order of Eastern Star. Linda graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1967. After high school graduation she attended Western Washington University and Washington State...
William Keith Zaring, 94, longtime Lacrosse, Wash., resident, passed away October 2, 2023, at the Courtyard in Colfax, Wash. Keith was born September 30, 1929, in Baker City, Ore., to Paul Rider and Effie Jane (Smithpeter) Zaring. He was raised in Lacrosse where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1947. Following graduation Keith worked for the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It was his first job away from home and helped form his love of steam powered locomotives. Although he only... Full story
Geraldine Ann West, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Palouse, Wash., on Friday, October 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 17,1929, in Cle Elum, Wash., to Paul and Bessie (Porter) McBride, the second of four children. Gerry graduated from Rosalia High School with the class of 1947. Her dad was a schoolteacher, so she also attended school and lived in Cle Elum, Spokane, Wilbur, Mabton, and Milan, Wash. Gerry met Lyle at a Grange Hall dance in Pine City, Wash.... Full story
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 12 Chili dogs with chili cheese and onions, coleslaw, veggies, fruit parfait Monday, Oct. 16 Chicken enchiladas with lettuce and diced tomatos, spanish rice, refried beans, chocolate chip cookie LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 17 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 18 Salad bar, roll, fresh fruit, dessert Pullman Friday, Oct. 13 *Bring a friend day* homemade pizza, cabbage patch salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae Tuesday, Oct. 17 club sandwich, tomato and cucumber salad,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Reed Daniel Kreid, a boy, was born Oct. 2, 2023 to parents Ryan and Sarah Kreid, of Potlach, Idaho. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Reed joins brother Rhett Kreid, 6, at home....
