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  • Plowing rookie leads off Morgan bee

    Oct 25, 2012

    Eight-year old Jacob Lyle of Pullman tests the power of his 1960 Wheel Horse tractor while two larger John Deeres await the result Saturday morning at the 21st plowing bee on the David Morgan ranch at Manning. Jacob's dad, Scott Lyle, said restoration of the Wheel Horse finished last December....

  • Taking it to the streets

    Oct 25, 2012

    Colfax High School cheerleaders and Spike the Bulldog lead students down Main Street last Friday, Oct. 19, to a Homecoming pep rally. The traditional event was brought back after a long absence. More pictures from the weekend’s homecoming festivities in Colfax and Rosalia are featured in the Weekly Paper section on pages 10A and 1B....

  • Something to celebrate

    Oct 25, 2012

    The idea of a democracy is that citizens will determine the direction and tenor of their government. Voting gives people a chance to express their hopes and desires. It allows them to voice what they feel is needed and necessary. Often, the accumulation of individual votes results in dramatic shifts in power. In America, immense power is peacefully relinquished or peacefully retained based solely on the vote of the people. It is a miraculous event. Few countries experience it, and none have experienced for as long or as unquestionably as...