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OLYMPIA - The Washington State Redistricting Commission deadline for third-party maps is Oct. 22. Third-party map submissions are ones meeting the same statutory requirements the commissioners must meet when delivering their final maps. The requirements are detailed in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 44.05.090. "We notify the public of the suggested deadline only to ensure that commissioners have the time to properly consider public submissions," stated Communications Director...
GARFIELD - A trunk-or-treat is offered by Schaut's Market and the Christian fellowship in Garfield. On Oct. 30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the 200 block of West California Street is going to be clocked off for vehicles to be parked and offer kids a chance to trick-or-treat for candy from the trucks of participating cars. The Christian Fellowship is providing chili, hot dogs, and hot chocolate. People wanting to decorate a car can sign up at Schaut's Market....
PALOUSE - The internet got a lot faster in Palouse on Oct. 15. Ziply™ Fiber and the Port of Whitman County began providing full fiber optic service to residents and businesses. "The network enables 'Gig-speed' or Gigabit fiber internet, streaming TV, and fiber-based phone services for the first time in the city," said Harold Zeitz, CEO of Ziply Fiber. The same 1 gigabit per second service went live in Rosalia last summer. It's part of a five-city partnership between the port and Ziply Fiber t...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., responded to Gov. Jay Inslee and Sen. Patty Murray's plan to assess the breaching of the Lower Snake River dams. "Governor Inslee and Senator Murray's new plan to assess breaching the four Lower Snake River dams appears to be nothing more than a political stunt designed to help fabricate results that support the narrative and goals of radical environmental groups," said McMorris Rodgers. "We have assessments. Ask Washington...
COLFAX — Homecoming is a time for home teams to win and the Colfax Bulldogs football did just that. Hoisting the Chewelah Cougars, Colfax won 30-27 on Oct. 15. “It was a good game and we were very pleased,” said Coach Mike Morgan. “We were expecting it to come down to the wire.” Colfax took the lead early and kept it. The Cougars scored first on a 65-yard run and a successfully point-after kick. Colfax came back with a Damian Demler 36-yard pass to JD Peterson for a touchdown a 2-point c...
COLFAX - The Colfax volleyball team celebrated senior night and after ending COVID quarantine. They beat the Asotin Panthers on Oct. 14 for homecoming to remain undefeated (6-0). The four senior Bulldogs honored were Kendall Gosney, daughter of Leslie and Jason Olin and Matthew and Jeanette Gosney; Abree Aune, daughter of Leonard and Stacy Aune; Asher Cai, daughter of Leon and Lavenna Cai; and Justice Brown, daughter of Dan and Brandy Brown. Colfax went on to beat Asotin 3-1 (25-16, 25-23,...
GARFIELD - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings returned from a two-week pause of school and sports to beat Tekoa-Rosalia volleyball on Oct. 5. Garfield-Palouse volleyball is now 2-0 in league play after winning (25-1, 25-14, 25-18), said Vikings Coach Brad Rader. "We served extremely wee with 15 aces," said Rader. "(It was the) first game back after two weeks so communication was really good." Viking Denni Fealy had 7 aces and added 10 assists. Maci Brantner had 5 kills and 1 block. Kara Blomgren had...
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) lost 127 employees because of Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID vaccine ultimatum. The state employee deadline to be vaccinated or be accepted for an exemption was Monday. Any state employee not vaccinated or exempted was fired. Whitman County Sheriff's Office and police departments were not facing the mandate and left to determine their agencies policies. The state lost 74 troopers (67 troopers, 6 sergeants, and 1 captain) and 53 civil servants. "We will miss...
BANGOR - A Pullman native is serving aboard the USS Nevada, one of the world's most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Seaman Anthony Heaney serves as an information systems technician and joined the Navy to seek opportunities to earn money for school and support his family. "I had no money for school or to support my family," said Heaney. "The Navy was an opportunity to get both." Heaney attended Pullman High School and graduated in 2019. Heaney now uses skills and values similar to those...
STEPTOE BUTTE – Colfax, Garfield-Palouse, and Liberty FFA teams earn top honors. A land judging competition was held on Steptoe Butte on Oct. 12 with nearly 200 students taking place, according to Casey Lowder, of the Pine Creek Conservation District. They had their knowledge of soil, climate, intended use, and other characteristics tested. The Pine Creek Conservation District and the Palouse Conservation District hosted the contest. Colfax, Garfield-Palouse, and Liberty were the top three t...
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