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ROSALIA — Tekoa-Rosalia has been the victim of injuries and illnesses to its players over the course of the season, causing multiple cancellations and rescheduling of games. This forced Tekoa-Rosalia to play four games in 16 days from Sept. 29-Oct. 14, and recently involved a canceled game against DeSales high school of Walla Walla that was scheduled to take place Oct. 21. Tekoa-Rosalia’s Homecoming game was scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 in Rosalia against Yakama Nation Tribal High School. This time, the roster issues came from Yaka...
OAKESDALE - Homecoming and Senior Night was celebrated for the Nighthawks as four Oakesdale seniors were honored: Gianna Anderson, Marilla Hockett, Emily Dingman and Jessie Reed. "It means a lot," Oakesdale coach McKinzie Turner said. "We were talking about that right before in the locker room. Some of these girls I've had since fifth grade, some of them I've had since eighth grade, some of them I've had since ninth grade, some of them I've had their older sisters. "We've had our ups and downs...
COLFAX - Homecoming night ran in (student) royalty, dances and a win for the Colfax Bulldogs against the Asotin Panthers. It was the second win of the season for the Bulldogs, whose first win came Sept. 23 against the Reardan Screaming Eagles. "We needed this," Colfax Coach Mike Morgan said, "it's been too long. We needed this win. We needed to get the taste back in our mouths. And now (we can) keep this momentum going and see if we can't take two more wins away to end this season and finish on...
MULTIPLE WHITMAN COUNTY TEAMS ON COACHES’ POLL The Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association rankings have released, and multiple Whitman County teams are represented in the poll. For 1B classification, defending 1B state champions Oakesdale take the top spot in the poll, with St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse taking the No. 4 spot in the poll. For 2B classification, Colfax comes in at No. 5, one spot ahead of league rivals Lind-Ritzville/Sprague. The two teams played Oct. 25 in Colfax. VOLLEYBALL Oct. 22 Ferris 3, Colfax 1 Set Scores: 20-25, 1...
COLFAX – Kettle Falls and Colfax competed against each other in the "Battle of the Bulldogs" on Oct. 20. The Bulldogs (Colfax) took the win over the Bulldogs (Kettle Falls) 3-0, with set scores of 25-8, 25-11 and 25-13. "We talked about just coming out strong so that the floaters and second-string (players) could play a little more," Colfax coach Megan Dorman said. "And I thought (the starters) did a good job of coming right off the bat, serving tough, so that I could get those other girls a lot...
Gayle D. Buri, 85, passed away October 21, 2022, at The Courtyard in Colfax. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 PM at the Onecho Bible Church followed by a reception. Gayle was born in Spokane, WA, to Glen and Myrene Gardner (Campbell) on December 30, 1936. Her early years were spent in Spokane where she attended Browne Elementary School. She then went on to North Central High School graduating with the class of 1954. While at North Central High School she...
William "Bill" George Harder passed away peacefully at home in Kahlotus, Wash. on Oct. 11, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Spokane, Wash. to George & Constanze (Bischoff) Harder. Bill grew up on the family ranch in Kahlotus, site of the original Harder Family homestead. He attended Kahlotus School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Washtucna High School in 1950. Having lost his father at a young age, Bill took over operation of the family wheat farm an...
Colton Wednesday, Nov. 2 Pork Chops Applesauce Potato Coins Caesar Salad Birthday Dessert Colfax Thursday, Oct. 27 Homemade Pizza Green Salad Sliced Peaches Ice Cream Sundae Monday, Oct. 31 Spooky Surprise Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Veggies Halloween Fruit - Apples, Peanut Butter & Marshmallows Pullman Friday, Oct. 28 Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Veggie tray Halloween Fruit - Apples, Peanut Butter & Marshmallows Tuesday, Nov. 1 Cheeseburger w/Lettuce and Tomato Baked Beans Potato Salad Dessert Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 2 Pork...
ROSALIA – Rosalia Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. at the Rosalia Community Church. Carley Dube is the hostess for refreshments. The program “Fall Designs” starts at 10:00 a.m. presented by member and president of Floral Art Designers/Judges Council of Spokane Lori Wise. Wise main focus will be on “How to create a Door Hanging Design for the month of November” using local plant materials. Members should check their yearbook for further activities. Rosalia Garden Club will spon...
UNIONTOWN – The Dahmen Barn presents musician Bryan Bielanski Sunday, Oct. 30. Bielanski is an acoustic rock singer-songwriter, who is touring to promote his album “Bryan’s Super Happy Fun Time II.” Bielanski has traveled all over the world promoting his music, “I’ve been to 18 countries, and the 48 contiguous United States,” he said, “it will be my first time making it to that part of the country, and I am very excited to be making it there.” Music has been a really big part of Bielanski’s li...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday October 29, 1897 HARVEST OF PLENTY The Sun of Prosperity Has Kissed the Hills of Palouse Its Genial Rays warm Every Home In a Land of Peace, Plenty and Good Prices. The magnificent wheat crop of the Palouse coutnry is practically saved, and in prime condition. Everything south of the North Palouse river is in either the sack or warehouse; and but little remains to be threshed north of that stream until the vicinity of Oakesdale and Tekoa is reached....
Whitman County Hospital Brandon Edgar Helvik, a boy, was born Oct. 8 2022 to parents Angelica Bennett and Brandon Helvik of Colfax. He weighed 7 pounds. Paternal Grandparents are Wendy Folsom and Joe Morris of Colfax, and Barry Folsom and Lori Schmidt of Colfax. Maternal Grandparents are Conie and David Bennett of Colfax. Pullman Regional Hospital Palmer Louise Magallon, a girl, was born Oct. 11, 2022 to parents Kassi Kaschmitter and Drew Magallon of Lewiston. She weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Billie Strouse, Shirley...
To “Build Back America” key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean back on low unemployment numbers claiming success when employers cannot find workers. Inflation is a huge deterrent. It has been running at over 8 percent. Last April, the New York Post reported: “White-hot inflation has forced the average American household to cough up an extra $460 per month, as surging prices for food and fuel put family budgets across the nation under strain.” When...
A window to apply for an exemption from a payroll tax that begins in July 2023 is still open, but it will only be open for about two more months. It closes Dec. 31. If you’re one of the people who has private long-term-care insurance (LTCI), purchased before Nov. 1, 2021, you’ll want to jump through the exemption hoops available on the “Exemptions” page of the WA Cares website. WA Cares is a mandatory social program created by the Legislature in 2019 to benefit some Washingtonians who have lo...
ROSALIA – Rosalia Veterans Park will host their annual Veterans Day Program Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The speaker this year is a Rosalia Alumni from the class of 1976. MSgt. Dick Mattausch (ret.) He served in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Currently he is the VFW Commander of A & T Mattausch Post 11326 in Cheney and Spokane. He also is involved in the Veterans Honor Guard. The Rosalia Mayor, Lee Root will do a welcome. Pastor Mike Hill will give the invocation. Bruce Henning is in c...
County Commissioner candidates are Michael Largent, 64, of rural Colfax, and John-Mark Mahnkey, 53, of Pullman. Largent's elected experience includes Whitman County Commissioner, Precinct Committee Officer, President Washington State Association of Counties, Vice Chair Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Other Professional experience includes Washington State University-economics research, Corporate Accountant, Farm owner/operator, Legislative Assistant in Washington State Senate, Washington...
COLFAX – Halloween is approaching for towns across the Palouse. Monday Oct. 31 has many different events planned. In Colfax Trick or Treat Main Street will be happening Friday, Oct. 28 from 3-5:30 p.m. Several businesses will be handing out candy on Main Street. Oakesdale will be hosting a trick or treat of the businesses in town at 1 p.m. “Anyone is allowed to join the parade,” said City Hall treasurer Mary DeGon. Also in Oakesdale the park board is doing a trunk or treat, Monday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There will be trunks decor...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17. Oct. 14 8:11 a.m. – Officer responded to a report of suspicious person/circumstances on Main Street. 10:10 a.m. – Officer responded to a report of a stolen bottle of medication on Canyon St. 7:37 p.m. - Officer responded to a report of suspicious person/circumstances on Mill Street. 11:45 p.m. – Officer responded to a report of a suspicious male on Red Tail Ridge. Oct. 15 11:45 a.m. – EMS and law enforcement responded to a call of an unconscio...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 17 to Oct. 22. October 17 12:13 a.m.- West Bridge Street, Tekoa. The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a civil issue. 7:29 a.m.- Cemetery Road, Albion Cemetery, Albion. Deputies responded to a suspicious item left on a headstone. 7:50 a.m.- SR 127, Country Bible Church, LaCrosse. 8:32 a.m.- South Van Buren Street, Columbia Bible church. Deputies requested a case number for a public program. 8:43 a.m.- South Mill Street, United Methodist Churc...
COLFAX – Lind-Ritzville/Sprague was not able to unseat Colfax at the top of the Washington 2B Bi-County League and lost 3-0 (25-9, 25-11, 25-14) to the Bulldogs in Colfax. "I think it's a good way to end our league," Colfax coach Megan Dorman said. "A lot of confidence. We were able to get the younger kids in so that helped with the starters. With the starters, (it) put some pressure on and (we were) able to let the other girls play. So it's just a good way to end the season heading into d...
THORNTON– Walls of Secrecy, Stories of Prison Life 1971-1981 a book by local author Kelley D. Messinger, 75, of Thornton is being taught in a corrections class at Washington State University. Messinger’s book is about the history of the Washington State Penitentiary. Messinger didn’t write the book until three years ago, he stated, noting that he served 10 years in prison, “I was wrongfully convicted in the early 1970s,” exonerated by Governor Dixie Lee Ray, Messinger was released. At the reque...
