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Colfax Monday, Oct.19 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, bacon bits, sour cream, broccoli, salad, dessert Thursday, Oct. 22 Vegetable beef stew, green salad, sliced pears, multi-grain bread, dessert Endicott Tuesday, Oct. 20 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 20 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream Sunday Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 21 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream Sunday Pullman Tuesday, Oct. 20 Shepard’s pie, cabbage salad, fruit, dessert Friday, Oct. 23 Vegetable beef stew, green salad, sliced p...
NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: The removal of a fallen bridge from the Palouse River. The recent fires which swept through the Palouse set ablaze the Manning-Rye Bridge which then collapsed into the river. This project, which involves several state agencies, the County, and the Whitman Conservation District, will remove the bridge from the river. A crane will...
Oct. 12 Communications Problem COLFAX, Open line with nothing heard then disconnected. Deputy responded. Communications Problem PULLMAN, 911 static call. Truck Inspections COLFAX, Deputy requested case. DWLS LACROSSE, Deputy requested case number for DWLS. Entrapment/Inaccessible Inc COLFAX, Fire, Law, and EMS responded to a one vehicle roll over. One transported to Whitman Community Hospital. Harassment TEKOA, Case number for a report of RP having issues with a neighbor. Found Property COLFAX, RP found a debit card in the ATM. Deputy responded...
Richard and Jennie Uhles, Fall City, Wash., to HMA Enterprises, LLC, St. John, property in St. John, $5,000, Sept. 15. Zachary and Cynthia Sheffield, Pullman, to Scott Hodge, Pullman, house on Kenny Drive, Pullman, $215,000, Sept. 12. Mark and Janet Bowman, Lamont, to Whitman County Fire District #5, lots in Lamont, $600, Sept. 21. Whitman County Fire District #5, Lamont, to Mark and Janet Bowman, Lamont, lots in Lamont, $600, Sept. 21. Ryan and Mary Bentley, Palouse, to Maria and Jacob Bray, Pullman, house on Mohr Street, Palouse, $230,000,...
Ronald Craig Weitman, 77, of Benton City, Washington, passed away September 24, 2020, at the Richland Rehabilitation Center in Richland, Wash. Craig was born September 7, 1943, in Pullman, Wash., to Ernest and Ethel (Reed) Weitman. He grew up on the family farm in Thornton, Wash., and attended school in Rosalia, Wash. Following graduation from high school in 1961, Craig moved to Pullman and went to work for Safeway, where he became the produce manager. Craig worked for a while for the Milwaukee... Full story
Thursday, Oct. 15 Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Test your knowledge with fun and frightening facts; tune in on WCL’s Facebook page. Friday, Oct. 16 Storytime To Go, Every Week! Pick up an alphabet-themed storytime packet for families with children ages 2 to 5, new every week! Check with your branch library for details. Saturday, Oct. 17 St. John, Book Club, 9 a.m. Join in the conversation about “Far from the Tree” by Robin Benway. Space is limited, call 509-648-3319 to reserve your spot and confirm location. Monday, Oct. 19 Oakesdale & Tekoa, Teen...
At Pullman Regional Hospital Emmett Rose Payne was born Oct. 6 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing eight pounds, to parents Elizabeth Campbell and Brandon Payne. The baby boy joins sister Olivia and brother Micah. Isla Ann Lang was born Oct. 6 at Pullman Regional Hospital, weighing eight pounds and seven ounces, to parents Jillian Griffith and Jason Lang of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are George & Carolyn Lang of Leavenworth. Maternal grandparents are Greg and Leanne Griffith of Monroe, Wash. The baby girl joins sister Emilie, 6, and...
Tom and Linda Crooks celebrate their 50th anniversary this month. They were were married on Oct. 24, 1970 in Spokane,Wash., at St. Charles Catholic church. They moved to Oakesdale in 1979 where they raised two sons, Aaron (Shari) and Sean (Kelli). They will be celebrating the mile stone COVID-style....
8 years ago The Commoner Oct. 18, 1895 The opera house, which is being fitted up by the Colfax band is rapidly being pushed to completion. The posts in the room have been removed and the roof trussed. Work on the stage will at once be begun. The stage will not be as large as could be desired but it will answer all ordinary purposes. Scenery has been ordered from Sosman & Landis of Chicago, and will be in place in about two weeks. The drop curtain will, in all probability, be a plain one, it costing more for a painted one than can be afforded...
COLFAX – Whitman County Library, Humanities Washington and Jennings Elementary School are partnering on a free program called Prime Time Family Reading. The platform helps kids become stronger readers and is a great way for families to support and nurture their child’s learning, according to the library. Due to COVID restrictions, Prime Time goes online this fall starting Oct. 15, today, and runs weekly through Nov. 1, from 6- 7 p.m. The program is designed for families with children ages 6-10. Each family will receive free books to keep, alo...
ENDICOTT — On Oct. 9 the Endicott Mammogram Ladies made the trip to Colfax for their yearly mammograms. They have been making this trip together for the last 10 years. Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics make this occasion very special, even with Covid-19 restrictions that did not interfere with the occasion. The tests are scheduled so they are all done by noon. The cafeteria had set up seating for lunch with social distance included. Ladies attending were Ruth Taylor, Myrna Morasch, M...
COLFAX – The popular Whitman County Library trivia nights continue in an online format at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Online Trivia Night will be conducted via Facebook Live. The event will be held the third Thursday of each month for the time being, according to the library. The contests feature a live 20-question game, hosted by librarian Sarah Phelan-Blamires. Topics include history, science, and just-for-fun questions with some frightening fun facts in this month’s edition. The event is open to all. Those with questions about Trivia Nig...
Ballots are in the mail. By this time next week, you could have already filled out and returned your ballot either via the mail or at a dropbox location. There are only two candidates for each position with a handful of other levies, initiatives and measures. You have a little more than two weeks to fill out your ballot and return it. Unlike the primary election, there is no excuse not to be educated about the things you are voting on. Now is not the time to delve into all the flaws, faults and...
To the average American, China’s control of the world production, processing technology and stockpile of critical metals is not their concern. However, to our military and high-tech leaders, it is a very big deal. Our government has a list consisting of 35 metals considered to be vital to our national economy and security. While 17 are classified as “rare earth” and are not commonly known, all are critical components of products such as smart phones, laptop computers, lithium-ion batte...
Dear county commissioners, When you consider imposing a 30 mph speed limit on Draper-Brown Road, please consider that it is approximately 4 miles in total length. Of that, about 1.5 miles is basically a straight road heading due north and south. Only the northern most half mile warrants any kind of speed limit, if that. There are already warnings for curves, etc. So to be clear, I am NOT in favor of wasting tax dollars imposing speed limits and signage for Draper-Brown Road. Scott Draper, Colfax...
We had the opportunity to talk to an individual who had firsthand knowledge of the Washington State sex education bill. Here were his comments: #1. The main problem with the bill that passed was the teaching of explicit and graphic material to elementary students, #2 The excessive amount of sexual identities taught #3. No local control for school districts to choose curriculum with parent input. #4. It is an “opt out” program, while most parents are in favor of an “opt in” curriculum, where students aren’t ridiculed for NOT being part of i...
I am urging you to vote for Tom Handy for Whitman County commissioner, and here’s why. I worked as a citizen for 13 years to develop the now beloved Chipman Trail, and I am in favor of the county building a new trail that will extend our existing trails and entice tourists to our area. That new trail would be called the Colfax-Albion-Pullman, or CAP Trail. We need commissioners who will lead this effort and who understand the value that capital projects such as bike trails bring to a county like ours. Tom supports the CAP Trail. Tom u...
To voters who still have a conscience, please be aware that our current Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal is in support of the sexualization of young children. To the thousands of people in Washington State who signed the petition to put Referendum 90 on our ballot, thank you. I urge everyone to reject this measure. While I trust the administrators and teachers of my local community to bypass the current Office of Superintendent of Public Istruction’s approved curriculum, which required this TV network warning when the House w...
COLFAX – A Lewiston man charged with possession of drugs and guns is back in the Whitman County Jail on a bench warrant arrest, awaiting his next court visit on Friday. Taylor Forsman, 28, was initially booked into Whitman County Jail on March 26, after the police allegedly discovered two guns, heroin and methamphetamine in his possession when he was stopped for speeding in the south end of Colfax. He was booked into the county jail on Oct. 9 and bail was set at $10,000. Forsman was pulled over for driving 35 mph in a 25 mph zone, according t...
COLFAX – Fire restrictions ended Oct. 12 for all Whitman County managed parks and trails. This includes Kamiak Butte, Wawawai, Klemgard, and the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. Campfires are now allowed. All park visitors should still remain prepared and vigilant, always keep a bucket of water and shovel nearby when cooking....
CHENEY – Two Free Press Publishing staffers were honored Friday night for their newspaper work in 2019. Graphic artist Walter Willand and Publisher Roger Harnack were among those recognized in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Willand and Harnack contribute to all of Free Press Publishing’s newspapers and websites, including the Whitman County Gazette. Willand received second place for his 2019 Outdoors section cover design. Harnack, was recognized for his photography, taking third-place in color portr...
PULLMAN – Owning land with a forest of trees can be easier with education provided by Washington State University, Snohomish Conservation District, and the Society of American Foresters. The 2020 Washington Forest Owners' Online Field Day is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. "With an alarming increase in the number of dead trees throughout Pacific Northwest, taking better care of forested areas is critical. Owners of wooded property (can) build skills for caring for their land and trees...
COLFAX – One man was transported to Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics with lacerations yesterday after the vehicle he was in overturned. Police officer Joey McCollum said the man was steering a vehicle being towed to a mechanic garage. The Kia sedan was being pulled down Deanway Street from Last Street. The steering column locked up and the vehicle pulled to the right, causing it to go up the side of the hill, McCollum said. No longer level, the vehicle rolled onto its side on the road. The fire department, EMS, Colfax police and Whitman C...
COLFAX — Colfax Junior-Senior High School brought back students Oct. 5 for in-person learning in a hybrid model. Students in grades 7-12 with last names in the first half of the alphabet go to school Monday and Tuesday, followed by online for everyone Wednesday while the school buildings are cleaned. Then students in the second half of the alphabet go in-person Thursday and Friday. Extra classroom space with room to spread out comes from the new science labs. Grades 7-12 musicians are still able to use the band room as only half of the band c...
