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David Christian Johnson passed away October 17, 2021, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax, Wash. He was 65. David was born on September 27, 1956, in Colfax, Wash., to Charles Dale and Joyce Aileen (Bafus) Johnson. He grew up on the farm in the Endicott area attending school there and graduating with the class of 1974. Following high school, he attended Washington State University where he received a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education. While in college he participated in the marching band play...
Karen "Krenny" Hammer, 70, longtime Colfax/Steptoe area resident, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery, Steptoe. Viewing for Krenny will be Friday from 9 to 5 at the funeral home. Karen was born August 19, 1951, in Tonasket, Washington, to Bruce and Ellen Nilson Gavin. She grew up in a large family where...
Barbara entered through heaven's gate on October 22nd after a four-week battle with COVID. She passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side. Unfortunately, she was unable to be vaccinated due to severe allergies. Barb was born July 8, 1951, to Bill and Betty Manser in Ontario, Oregon. Barb found her love for flowers in Ontario and began her florist career at the Flower Trunk. On a blind date in a very nice bar (so she claimed), she met the love of her life Jim Kile. At the...
Robert "Bob" Dale Tuttle, long time Steptoe area resident, passed away October 21, 2021, at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 82. A private family service was held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse. Bob was born April 11, 1939, in Toppenish, Washington, to Leon and Anna Schroeder Tuttle. His family moved a bit while he was growing up and Bob attended schools in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho before graduating from Palouse High School in 1957. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent one...
Maryette Yvonne Camp (née Miller) died October 23, 2021, at age 85 of natural causes in Yakima, WA. She was most proud of being a rancher's wife. She felt her biggest accomplishment was working alongside her husband, Larry Camp, with whom she had a wonderful and fulfilling partnership. Maryette was born on October 6, 1936, in Walla Walla, Washington, at St. Mary's Hospital where her mother Christine Miller had completed her nursing training. Maryette started life in Hay, Washington the oldest...
D. Scott Huffman passed away on October 7, 2021, at the age of 65. Scott was born on August 16, 1956, at Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle, Wash., to Donald and Joyce Huffman. The family lived in Seattle, Wash., for a few years and then moved to Spokane, Wash., before settling into their new hometown of Moscow, Idaho. Scott graduated from Moscow High School in 1975. After completing high school, he attended Yellowstone Automotive College in Billings, Montana. Scott married Debbie Dawson June 16,...
Marcy Ann Atchison, 49, of Rosalia, Washington, went home to the lord October 12, 2021. She was born in Wenatchee, Washington, on January 10, 1972. Marcy graduated from Omak High School Class of 1990 and received her AA Degree in Early Childhood Education from Spokane Falls Community College/ EWU. She was married to Patrick S. Atchison on September 28, 1996, in Omak, Washington. Together they raised two wonderful children and enjoyed 25 years of marriage together. Marcy worked as a Head Start...
Bradley J. Blank passed away October 9th, 2021, in Montana. He was Born March 20, 1963, in Spokane, Wash., to Robert and Frannie Blank of Rosalia. Brad was a sports fanatic and fierce competitor in any sport he played as a youngster, he was someone you didn't want to be around after a loss. Brad continued his love of sports into adulthood participating in 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, pickup games and loved to golf. In his later years he thought it wise to become a spectator and loved to watch...
COLFAX - Fifteen members gathered at St Patrick Parish Hall for the annual Homecoming Tea on Oct. 1. The tea was hosted by yearbook committee members, Lynne Bruya, Lorraine Fulfs, and Leslie Cloaninger. Athenaeum's fall business meeting was held Oct. 15 with 18 members present. The next meeting will be Nov. 5....
Everleigh J. Snyder was born on Oct. 15, 2021, to Izold Snyder, of Pullman. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Rob Snyder, of Spokane, and Lynn Morehouse, of Colfax. She joins her sister Arielle. Kallun J. D. Taylor was born on Oct. 15, 2021, to Megan Sanders and Dax Taylkor, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Pam Winingham, of Crossville, Tenn., and Cheryl Sanders, of Moscow, Idaho. He joins his sister Daegan (2)....
ROSALIA - A Veterans Day ceremony is offered at Rosalia's Veterans Park on Nov. 11. Rosalia Mayor Lee Root opens the ceremony at 11 a.m. Pastor Mike Hill is giving an invocation before the guest speaker, Pastor Mike Hill begins. Hill served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 22 years, according to organizer Pat Voge. Veterans of Foreign War Rifle Team is participating and performing Taps. Rosalia's Boy Scouts of America Troop #588 is presenting a flag ceremony to retire old flags. People can place...
COLFAX - A new art exhibit is offered at the Libey Gallery at The Center in Colfax. Nancy Rothwell's new exhibit is "Raining Cats and Dogs" and is being displayed through Jan. 30. "The whimsical paintings reflect Nancy's love for animals that started when she was a child with cats and dogs as family pets," stated Nichole Kopp, of Whitman County Library. "As an adult in Seattle, Nancy often rescued abandoned and sometimes injured animals, cats, dogs, raccoons, and even a possum or two. "She...
COLFAX - Author Matthew Sullivan offers a series of presentations, including one with dinner, at the Whitman County Library in Colfax. Sullivan is providing a virtual presentation on his debut novel, "Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore," followed by an audience Q & A on Nov. 2 at noon and Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. Serfes Foods offers a meal to enjoy during the author's presentation. To reserve the "Everybody Reads Special" for $12, call 509-558-9066 by Nov. 1. The meal can be picked up at Serfes....
PULLMAN - A trunk-or-treat is taking place in the parking lot of the Gladish Community and Cultural Center on Oct. 30. The Pullman Moose Lodge is sponsoring the event, which runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 15 NW State Street in Pullman. "It's free to everyone and a great reason for the kids to dress up and get a bag of treasures to take home," stated Kristin Lincoln, Gladish marketing and development manager. Kids can trick-or-treat candy from the trunks of participants' cars. Then take part in...
Gerald Early, of Easton, Mo., sold 305 SE Derby Street in Oullman to Devan and Amir Owens, of Pullman, parcel 1-1150-00-003-03-0002, selling price $488,000, warranty deed, Oct. 20 Wilmington Sasvings Fund Society, of Tulsa, Okla., sold 602 W. Bartlett Street in Oakesdale to Nicholas Risch, of Davenport, parcel 1-0645-00-07-02-0000, selling price $93,750, bargain and sale deed, Oct. 20...
Wesley Oswald is guilty of furnishing liquor to minors and was sentenced to 364 days in jail with 345 suspended, fined $1,000 with $500 suspended, fees of $43, 24 months of supervised probation, 16 months unsupervised probation, and compete Alcohol and Drug Information School. Julian Levine is guilty of negligent driving and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 suspended, fined $1,000 with $750 suspended, fees of $1,034, 24 months supervised probation, 12 months unsupervised probation, and attend a DUI victim impact pane...
Maxwell R. Lang, 19, booked Oct. 21 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant for failing to appear regarding charges of obstruction of justice. No Bail. Kirsten N. Green, 24, booked Oct. 22 for a Whitman County Superior Court warrant regarding charges of burglary in the second degree, theft in the third degree, and organized retail theft. Bail $10,000. Angeles de Dios Angeles, 24, booked Oct. 23, for assault in the fourth digress –domestic violence and malicious mischief. No bail. Todd A. Dickerson, 56, boked Oct. 23 for DUI. No bail. M...
Monday, Oct. 18 8:54 a.m. – Main Street – There was a report of an erratically driven vehicle. 3:40 p.m. – Main Street – A semi-truck was blocking the street. 4:25 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted with an Adult Protective Services referral. 5:58 p.m. – SR 195 – An officer stopped a vehicle for the driver being with a suspended license. 7:25 p.m. – Main Street – A vehicle was illegally parked, blocking a fire hydrant. 9:26 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer assisted a citizen. 9:51 p.m. – Fairview Street – An officer responded to...
Monday, Oct. 18 6:59 a.m. – Sheriff’s office – A citizen was given a ride. 8:34 a.m. – Tekoa Care Center – A confused person called 9-1-1. 8:57 a.m. – Morley Road, Colfax – A deputy responded to a report of a suicidal person. 9:17 a.m. – Tekoa Care center – A deputy responded to a hang-up 9-1-1 call. There was no emergency. 11:18 a.m. – SR 27, Pullman – A deputy assisted a citizen. 5:04 p.m. – SR 23, St. John – A deputy responded to a hang-up 9-1-1 call. 5:58 p.m. – SR 195, Colfax – Joseph C. Klaus, 34, was booked for driving while license sus...
Since we currently have school board elections on our ballots here in Washington state, let’s turn our attention to the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA). Every school board member in Washington State belongs to WSSDA. Like many associations, it is governed by a board elected by its members – the collective of elected school board directors. WSSDA also currently belongs to the now infamous National School Board Association, with an Issaquah board member seated on the NSB...
New research is showing vaccine hesitancy or opposition may not all be related to politics. Often it is related to fear, anxiety, and mistrust. Many of the unvaccinated frankly fear needles. The anxiety of submitting to the needle may bring on a panic attack because of injection phobia. Private rooms and an emotional support partner can help. Also, the media may need to tone down the daily video extravaganza showing people getting jabbed. These portrayals feel a little bit like public lynchings...
The silence of this general election is deafening. For years I have covered elections of officials to all levels of government from the smallest towns to the U.S. president. All year people talk, complain, and argue about politics. It picks up the month before the election. Not this time. It’s gone quiet. We can blame the pandemic for quieting down most of our lives. But I kept waiting for the candidates’ forum. I look forward to the gatherings where we witness debates from people seeking ele...
Why aren’t you working? I have read and heard enough from “experts.” I am hoping to hear from the people who are not returning to their jobs or trying to get one after being laid off. I have worked since I was 16 and will always have an urge to be productive and earn money. So I am baffled at why some people aren’t applying for jobs. Was it the extra unemployment money? Was it because you didn’t have to pay rent or bills during the pandemic? Are you waiting to be paid more? The Whitman C...
