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COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs started their run to a district title and state playoff berth by taking on the Upper Columbia Academy Lions in the first round of district playoffs. The match was held in Colfax and was played on Tuesday, Oct. 24. In the match, the Bulldogs would jump out to early leads in all three sets, and use their solid offensive play to sweep the Lions. Set scores in the match were all in favor of the Bulldogs: 25-14, 25-12, 25-16. In the first set, setter Lauryn York started...
ST. JOHN - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles had two games during the week, one home and one away. The home game for the Eagles came on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and was played against the Dayton Bulldogs. The Eagles had four seniors that were recognized on the day. They were: setter Julia Guske, libero Cami Larsen, outside Kaityln Hough, and middle Kenzie Stanley. After the recognition, the eagles had their game against the Dayton Bulldogs. The game was quick for the Eagles, who dominated from star...
POMEROY — After a day or racing at the District Nine 1B championship meet, the Colton Wildcats came out on top. The meet was held in Pomeroy, and the race took place Wednesday, Oct. 18. There were three teams at the meet, they were: Colton, St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse, and Yakama Nation Tribal. For the girls race, there were four total runners. First place was taken by Rori Weber of Colton. She finished first overall with her race time of 24:25.70. Second place was taken by Ayana Sampson of Yakama Nation Tribal, and Keira Maloney took third p...
ASOTIN — The Colfax Bulldogs football team (1-7) headed down to Asotin to take on the Panthers (6-2). In the game, the Bulldogs could not find their groove early, scoring only six points in the first half. For the Panthers, they put up 29 points before halftime, seemingly ending the game there. The Panthers would go on to win the game 43-20. The only score for the Bulldogs in the first half came in the second quarter as Ryker Reed caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Seth Lustig. After halftime, the Bulldogs would trail 29-6, and ca...
Kevin Paulson of Rosalia, Wash., celebrates his hole-in-one on Hole 4 at the Colfax Golf Club, on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The hole measured 142 yards and Kevin used a 7-iron to sink the shot. Witnesses to the feat include John Kehne, Mike Roberts, Kevin Paulson, Steve Fazzari and Tim Bruya....
The end of the volleyball regular season is near, with district play looming. District play starts Monday, Oct. 30, and the Garfield-Palouse Vikings have three regular season games left. The Vikings had match ups against the Oakesdale Nighthawks and Dayton Bulldogs before playing their final game of the regular season Tuesday, Oct. 24. The Vikings started their week with a game against number one Oakesdale. The game was played Tuesday, Oct. 17, and was in Palouse. The Nighthawks jumped out to...
PALOUSE — Senior night in Palouse saw the Garfield-Palouse Vikings recognize their lone senior before the game. Senior Colton Pfaff was recognized by the team and school as the lone senior for the Vikings. He was acknowledged by his family and teammates with presents and a round of applause pre game. After the festivities concluded, the Vikings settled in to their football game, which was played on Friday, Oct. 20, against the Waitsburg Cardinals. The Vikings would jump out to a quick lead before halftime, and use that momentum to hold on in t...
GARFIELD — The Garfield City Council offers local city council members and first responders the opportunity to attend a training on rural sex trafficking in the area on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Garfield Community Center, 1st and California Street, from 8-11 a.m. The council is inviting Fire, Police, and First responders from Oakesdale, Rosalia, Palouse, Colfax, Tekoa, Farmington, and Viola. The Friday training will be geared toward a rural population, said Coordinator and Garfield City Council member Roni Mundell, “Police officers have said the...
COLFAX —Substance Use Prevention Education and Resources (SUPER) is partnering with Whitman County Health and the Colfax Police Department for another Drug Take Back Day this weekend on Saturday, Oct. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. on the Colfax Library’s Front Patio, 102 South Main Street. Colfax SUPER Community coordinator Sara Golden said they will collect expired and unneeded medications and sharps for safe disposal. Golden is hoping for a big turnout this year. “April, we took in 34.8 pounds,” she added that the number was up from October...
COLFAX — Several district levies are proposed for this year’s General Election set for Tuesday, Nov. 7, regarding schools, parks and Recreation, fire district, and cemetery. LACROSSE LaCrosse School District No. 126 board of directors proposed a replacement capital levy to modernize, renovate, and improve school facilities. The $366,666 levy is estimated at $1.43 per $1,000 for collection in 2024, $1.40 for 2025, and $1.37 for 2026, and funds will be used to modernize, renovate, improve, and repair existing school facilities, including acq...
PULLMAN - Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) donated $30,000 to the United Way of Whitman County (UWWC), which recently launched its 2023 to 2024 campaign "United in Purpose." Board President of the UWWC Christine Oakley said that people care about the issues the United Way of Whitman County invests in: "We work daily towards united efforts to advance education, financial stability, and access to health services for those often unseen among us." "Just as SEL has been a cornerstone of the...
COLFAX –– Whitman County Deputies responded to two separate high-speed crashes this last week. Both crashes are still under investigation as the drivers recover from injuries. “One of the simplest ways people can be safe on our roads is following the speed limit. I am often encouraged by the people who are seen following laws and yet somewhat discouraged by those who don’t and continue to drive aggressively. The extent of injury goes up anytime someone goes too fast,” said Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. Reports say Whitman County De...
WINONA – Trains are running over Rebel Flat Creek only two months after the Winona Fire destroyed the train trestle here. On Friday, Oct. 20, state officials announced that the trestle has been replaced and the trains are running. The trestle is a vital link connecting wheat farmers and suppliers in Adams and Whitman Counties. The 197-foot wooden trestle over the creek was destroyed Aug. 19 in the Winona Fire, which burned 2,525 acres as well as several buildings. "The bridge has been r...
COLFAX— With the Whitman County General Election underway and set for Tuesday, Nov. 7, several levies are being proposed to vote on by councils across the county concerning road work and general maintenance of towns and cities. ALBION The Town of Albion Council proposes one levy in this year’s General Election concerning the continued services for Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement. Resolution No. 23-04 is a one-year proposition that would increase the town’s regular property tax by .86 cents per $1,000 assessed value, or $86 a year per $100,...
COLFAX - Towns across Whitman County will celebrate Halloween with several spooky, candy-collecting events. Colfax Chamber of Commerce is hosting Trick or Treat Main Street on Friday, Oct. 27, from 3-5:30 p.m. Businesses that have signed up to participate in the event at time of press are: Woodbridge Real Estate, First Interstate Bank, Sparrow Glass Windows and Doors, Peace Lutheran Church, Pape Machinery, Pioneer Title Company, 165 Brew, RE/MAX Home and Land, Tick Klock Drug, McGuire, DeWolf,...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs volleyball team will play for the district championship after defeating the Chewelah Cougars in straight sets. The match was played on Wednesday, Oct. 25, and was played in Colfax. In the match, the Bulldogs comfortably took the first and third sets. The second set was close, but the Bulldogs squeezed out the victory. Set scores in the match all favored Colfax: 25-13, 25-18, 25-14. In the first set, Ava Swan led the way with six kills. The Bulldogs jumped to an...
