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The SJEL Homecoming Royalty from left to right is: King Brennen Gonzalez of St. John-Endicott, Queen Kyra Holt of St. John-Endicott, King Tanner Fleming of LaCrosse, Stand-in sophmore Queen Ellie Pierson of LaCrosse, Prince Logan Henery of St. John-Endicott, Princess Avery Fleming, Prince Joseph Hergert of St. John-Endicott, Princess Sarah Quigley of St. John Endicott, Prince Try Seubert of LaCrosse, Princess Madison Anderson of LaCrosse, Princess Dakota Fox of St. John Endicott, Prince Matthew...
Here are the volleyball and football scores from around the region for the past week: VOLLEYBALL Oct. 11 Oakesdale 3, Tekoa-Rosalia 0 Sets: 25-9, 25-5, 25-5 Stat Leaders Oakesdale: Payton Davis, Gianna Anderson – 12 kills; Marilla Hockett, Jessie Reed – 6 aces; Jenna Rawls, Jessie Reed – 1 block; Gianna Anderson – 2 digs; Samantha Holling – 20 assists. Tekoa-Rosalia: Claire Wilkins – 2 kills; Libby Lehn – 4 assists, 2 blocks; Riley Terrell 2 aces; Angelina Nocker – 4 digs. Pomeroy 3, Colt...
ROSALIA— Rosalia park and recreation will host a Halloween party and fall carnival from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at the Rosalia community center. There will be games, prizes, activities, face painting, a costume contest, and more at the event. Dinner will be provided, including boiled fingers in buns, chips, and drinks. The current board members have been working hard to make this event possible for their community, a press release from Sept. 28 states. Board members are Jessie Johnson, Val Bryan, Kelley Messinger, Jake Dickinson, and P...
Colfax Council on Aging has received reallocated funds from the Community Action Center’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to put towards food pantries, fuel, and maintenance. Community Action Center was not going to be able to spend their entire CDBG funding, by the June 2023 deadline, so funds were reallocated to help support Council on Aging. “Half will go to supporting COAST fuel and maintenance, since prices have skyrocketed,” said Council on Aging and Human Services Executive Director Paige Collins, “and the other half wi...
FAIRFIELD – Excessive speed and possibly alcohol are believed to be factors in a crash here that killed a Latah man late Saturday evening, Oct. 8. Anthony J. Silva, 27, of Latah, was pronounced dead at the scene at the intersection of State Highway 27 and Main Street, the Washington State Patrol reported. The crash occurred about 8:19 p.m., the patrol reported. Silva was northbound in a 2005 Mini Cooper at an “excessive speed,” the patrol reported. Jeffrey W. Gunderson, 56, of Potlatch, Idaho, was turning southbound onto the highway from Main...
COLFAX- The Colfax Community Fund, (CACF) an organization that raised money for local nonprofits has officially shut down as of Sept. 30. They did not have their usual Oct. 1 fundraiser, and will be distributing the money they've raised to different agencies. Former treasurer since 2009, Jeannette Solimine, stated that while they've had a lot of support from the community over the years a lot of the agencies that they fundraised money for are now being given money from large organizations such...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 4-Oct. 9. Oct. 4 8:10 a.m.- Union Street, Colton. Deputy requested a case for a DARE presentation. 9:02 a.m.- SR 27, Pullman. Deputy responded for a civil matter between an employer and a former employee. 10:09 a.m.- Steptoe Street, Colton. Deputy requested a case for a DARE presentation. 11:06 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Deputies responded to a 911 call, it was determined there was no emergency. 11:31 a.m.- South Fairview Avenue, Rosalia. Dep...
COLFAX– Washington State University Agriculture education students with the Washington FFA's Evergreen Tour put together workshops in Colfax for FFA students from all over the area, Friday, Oct. 7. Nationally, there is a shortage of ag teachers at as many as 400 agriculture teacher positions, which affects thousands of students nationwide. WSU students are working with FFA to solve this issue facing agriculture, and community resilience. "It truly is a collaborative effort between WSU college o...
LaCROSSE – Three people were transported to a Colfax hospital on Friday, Sept. 7, following a crash on State Highway 26 about 4 miles west of town. Kaitlyn R. Harris, 18, of Tacoma, Shaniah Roberts, 18, of Lakewood, and Joyce M. Kubitza, 90, of Blaine, were all taken to Whitman County Memorial Hospital following the 1:26 p.m. crash, the Washington State Patrol reported. Thomas L. Duman, 67, of Craigmont, Idaho, escaped injury. According to the patrol, Harris was westbound in a 2016 Toyota Corolla when she attempted to pass another vehicle a...
COLFAX— A survey was taken to gauge community support for the idea of a Greenway Trail this summer. The trail would provide a safe, park-like environment along the west side of the river through the downtown corridor, Cooper Street to Eels Park. The survey was taken by 12.3 percent of the Colfax population, 237 people. The results were supportive of the project. Of the respondents, 78.8 percent live within Colfax, and 91 percent were in support of the project. According to the study the five most popular types of activities would be walking o...
Washington State Patrol responded to a three vehicle non-injury collision 1 mile north of Rosalia on North 195 Milepost 66, 2:02 p.m., Friday Oct. 7....
Six-man football. I’d never heard of it before mid-August. When I played football, it was the traditional, 11-man variety. Heck, I didn’t even know there was anything else. Playing for Kiona-Benton, my team always had more than enough players to have mostly different players on offense and defense. But over the last few years, I’ve learned about – and developed an appreciation for – 8-man football. Along with it, I’ve gained a lot of respect for the athletes playing both sides of the ball. As mo...
I recently commented on negotiations between Gov. Jay Inslee and unions on the upcoming contracts for state employees. As I said before, while I don’t fault the proposed salary increases for state workers under the reported deal during this time of high inflation – or even the $1,000 retention bonuses that some state workers will receive – I am very unhappy with one type of bonus that will be given to state workers, as well as how negotiations were done in secret. In case you missed it, each...
As clashes between wolves and cattle continue this fall, the discovery of six poisoned wolves in Stevens County and the hearing of arguments that could end grazing in the Colville National Forest by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals have created another complication in an already difficult situation managing growing wolf populations. Depredations continue to be confirmed, putting the state Department of Fish and Wildlife in conflict with environmental activists if they issue kill orders and with...
COLFAX– Perkin's House volunteer Theresa Dale is hosting after-dark tours of the Perkin's House in October, starting at 7 p.m., tours are 25 dollars a night, lasting for about an hour. Attendees have to sign up online, and the door is locked during the tour. "This is our seventh year," Dale said "I started it the first year I got there, to get people to come to the house." Dale explained that she uses a ghost app on her phone, "it works like a spirit box. You get words. There's a lot of activity...
COLFAX—The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Trick or Treat on main street from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Downtown businesses are participating. Parental supervision is required to participate to ensure a safe event. Flashlights and face coverings are recommended. Enjoy shopping, eating and trick or treating while enjoying a family outing. Any business outside of the Main Street corridor who wants to host a table contact Molly at colfaxchamber@gmail.com....
PALOUSE— Palouse Fire Department is looking for volunteers for Emergency Medical Services. There will be a recruitment open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Palouse Fire Department located at 335 West Echanove Avenue. Those interested can join the informational meeting to learn more. Light refreshements will be provided....
Milton Klettke, 95, of Diamond has gone by the nickname "Milt" since his grade school teacher called him that when he was young. Klettke served in the Army, including the activated Army National Guard/Reservists from 1945-1947. While in the service, Klettke served with the European Theatre Military Police (ETO), serving during World War II. "It was in December 1945," Klettke said, noting that he wasn't in the service long, "I was a draftee. My birthday is in May." Klettke just turned 18 when he...
COLFAX— The Whitman County Library is partnering with the League of Women Voters of Pullman to aid new voters and others looking to register or update their information with several free events throughout Whitman County. The following branches will have free voter registration events: Uniontown, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12; Palouse, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13; St. John, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14; LaCrosse, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17; Rosalia, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18; Albion, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27. To register to vote in the s...
LACROSSE- LaCrosse Community Pride hosted a dinner for the community, Sunday, Oct. 9 on Main Street. Attendees were able to enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, beans, and pie. The dinner was a celebration and the official announcement that LaCrosse has received the designation of being a ‘Main Street Washington,’ community, “We were already an affiliate, but now we are a full Main Street community,” said the President of the LaCrosse Community Pride Board Jeff Pietla, noting that they ar...
COLFAX — This year HealthyWage’s “Cash for Candy” program, will pay individuals $10 per round of candy up to $100 per person and up to $10,000 in collective payments. Any individual can donate their excess, unwanted, and unopened candy to Operation Shoebox on or before November 22, 2022, get directly paid for it and, in doing so, support American troops overseas. Participants do not have to be a HealthyWage challenge participant. Anyone in the U.S. can donate candy. Full submission details and instructions can be found online at https:/...
April 3, 1936 - Oct. 6, 2022 A Public Graveside Memorial Service for Norman (Perk/Norm) H. Perkins, 86, will be held on Saturday, October 15th, 11:00 A.M. at the Garfield Cemetery, followed by food and visiting at the Garfield School Cafeteria. Norm passed away at home in Garfield, WA, on October 6, 2022, surrounded by loving family members, following a summer of health challenges.He was born in Garfield on April 3, 1936, to Asa W. (Si) and Ruby Perkins. He attended Garfield schools, graduating...
Kenneth Wesley Smick, Endicott native, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was 73. At Ken's request there will be no funeral service and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He was buried privately at the Endicott Cemetery. Ken was born November 25, 1948, in Colfax, Washington, to Kenneth "Bud" and Sylvia (Schmick) Smick. He was the second of four children born to the Smicks' and grew up on the family farm near Endicott....
James Dale Bafus passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2022. Jim was born on February 13th, 1953 in Kennewick, Washington to Douglas and Gladys Lynch Bafus. The family moved to Lacrosse when Jim was two years old. Jim was always outdoors and grew up hunting, fishing, and trapshooting with his Dad. Many days you could find Jim and his Dad practicing batting and fielding skills. He participated in every sport he could but baseball was his true love. He shared that love of baseball with his Dad...
Jan. 25, 1944 - Oct. 3, 2022 "How grateful I am to my Heavenly Father that in His plan there are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings." Kathleen "Kathe" Anne Martin rejoined her Heavenly Father in the next step of her everlasting beginning at 12:40pm on October 3, 2022. Born in this world to Esther and Larry Danielson on January 25, 1944, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she was the oldest daughter to her parents. Her brother Jim and sister Kristy left the journey of life before she did. Kathe l...
