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COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 Oct. 28 Joseph Michael, Schylz Foster, 21, of Pullman; to Maeve Elizabeth Rucker, 21, of Pullman Oct. 29 Luke Edward Morris, 46, of Endicott; to Erin Michelle Bailey, 31, of Endicott. Oct. 30 Iuka Valpecula Darling, 27, of Pullman; to Kaylyn Selene Alexis Bast, 26, of Vancouver. Oct. 31 Aiden Vincent McKinney, 33, of Pullman; to Georgina Marielle Ramos Avalos, 25, of Pullman. Justin Scott Ball, 43, of Albion; to Atticus Lebaron Hig...
COLFAX— Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 1 Nov. 1 • Tyson Zinkgraf, driving under the influence, released from custody, personal recognizance conditions no possession of or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances. Must drive with a valid license. Defendant shall appear for mandatory pretrial on Dec. 6, in Colfax, bond exonerated. • Chase Christiensen pleads guilty to minor in possession, under 21 in public exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor, sentenced to...
COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent announced his resignation from the Board of County Commissioners during the regular board meeting Monday, Nov. 4. After 18 years serving on the board, Largent said it is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that he is resigning effective at 5 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2025. “The reason I’m giving little over two and a half months is I think we need to leave adequate time for people to consider whether or not they would like to put their name forward,” Largent said to those in attendance. Largent...
COLFAX –– Michael Baumgartner is currently looking to win the 5th Congressional District seat in Eastern Washington. The 5th Congressional District spans across 11 counties including Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Stevens, Whitman, Walla Walla, Garfield, Asotin, Columbia and sections of Franklin and Adams County. The seat has been held since 2004 by long-time incumbent Cathy McMorris Rogers. As of press time, Baumgartner, is leading with 59.82% of votes across the 11 counties the district covers, Carmela Conroy is currently at 40.04% across the...
COLFAX - Take a look at the Nov. 5 election map and the only place you will see blue in Eastern Washington is Whitman County. Due to the influence of Washington State University students and faculty, Kamala Harris got a tepid nod to be president, edging former President Donald J. Trump by a mere 400 votes. At the end of counting Tuesday night, Harris received 5,748 votes in Whitman County; Trump received 5,343. But that's the only place east of the Cascades, Harris got the nod. And in this elect...
COLFAX — As of Thursday, November 7, Roger Sandberg is leading the race for Whitman County Superior Court Judge Position 1, holding 60.49% of the votes. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of everybody throughout this process,” said Sandberg. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Whitman County as Superior Court Judge.” With 80 precincts reporting, Sandberg has received 6,508 votes, while challenger Jenna Brozik follows with 4,220 votes, amounting to 39.22% of the total. There were also 31 write-in votes, totaling 0.29%. Br...
COLFAX — Two legislative representative positions are up on the General Election ballot. Running for State Representative Position 1 incumbent Mary Dye takes the lead against Patrick Miller and Position 2 sees a lead in votes by Joe Schmick against Pam Kohlmeier. Statewide Dye is leading with 38,933, 66.21% of the votes with Miller behind at 19,734, 33.56% and 139, 0.24% write-ins. Whitman County voters have voted Dye in the lead at 6,272 votes, 55.59%, with Miller behind at 4,997 votes, 44.29%. “Joe (Schmick) and I are here in Garfield Cou...
PASCO — State Attorney General candidate Pete Serrano is keeping his spirits high as he watches ballots return over the next several days in the Nov. 5 general election. Early returns Tuesday night, showed Serrano trailing Nick Brown; the two are vying to replace Bob Ferguson, who is running for governor. The unofficial early tally showed Brown with 1,412,902 votes (56.47%) and Serrano with 1,087,107 (43.45%). Brown was leading in 10 counties; Serrano in 28, including 19 of the 20 in Eastern Washington. At press time, Chelan County had yet t...
COLFAX — As of Thursday, Nov. 7, Democratic candidate Bob Ferguson is leading the statewide race for Washington governor with 56.13% of the vote, while Republican candidate Dave Reichert holds 43.68%. Over 2.8 million votes have been counted across the state, with 5,631 write-in votes recorded, making up 0.2% of the total votes cast. The race is closer in Eastern Washington counties, with Reichert leading in rural areas: Lincoln County: Reichert has 76.26% (3,961 votes), while Ferguson holds 23.41% (1,216 votes). Whitman County: Reichert l...
State Measures Initiative No. 2066 Yes - 51.35% No - 48.65% Initiative No. 2091 Yes - 36.62% No - 63.38% Initiative No. 2177 Yes - 38.26% No - 61.74% Initiative No. 2124 Yes - 44.64% No - 55.36% Federal United States President/Vice President Kamala Harris/Tim Walz - 58.18% Donald Trump/JD Vance - 38.82% U.S. State Senator Maria Cantwell - 59.68% Dr. Raul Garcia - 40.08% Write In - .24% Congressional District 5 - U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner - 59.82% Carmela Conroy - 40.04% Write In - .13% State...
COLFAX — Several levies were on this year’s General Election Ballot; results for the ballot count as of Thursday, Nov. 7 are as follows for each town. COLTON —The town of Colton proposes one levy in this year’s General Election concerning supporting general operations, street improvement and water maintenance. Proposition No. 853 is a one-year proposition for the town’s property tax at 80 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value, to raise the town $30,000. The levy passed with 128, 71.11% voting yes and 53, 29.28% against. ENDICOTT...
TEKOA — Schools are back to normal after a nearby welfare check between police and a man prompted a lock down this morning. Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers said deputies responded approximately 7 a.m. to a call of a man who was walking around disturbed and frustrated. "It did happen to be around the school," Myers said. "There were some indications that he was carrying a sword." Myers said the man had not committed a crime and there was no obligation that he come out of his house. "We did notify the school, so they were aware," Myers s...
COLFAX — On the ballot this election season Initiative 2066 passed, prohibiting state and local governments from restricting access to natural gas. The initiative would also prohibit the state building code council from discouraging or punishing the use of natural gas in any building. It requires gas and utility companies, cities or towns that provide natural gas to provide people or corporations natural gas even if other energy services or sources are available. A total of 2,793,408 voted state-wide, with 1,434,521, 51.35% voting in favor, a...
COLFAX –– As of Nov. 7, Initiative 2109 is currently failing to pass in the state election. Initiative 2109 would, “Repeal an excise tax imposed on the sale or exchange of long-term capital assets by individuals who have annual capital gains of over $250,000,” according to the Washington State Voters Pamphlet. As of press time, Initiative 2109, is failing with only 1,036,520, 36.62%, of votes across the state, with 1,793,641, 63.38%, of voters casting ballots against the measure. In Whitman County, the initiative has garnered 4,360, 38.41%,...
OLYMPIA –– It looks like the carbon tax is here to stay. As of the end of counting in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election, Initiative 2117 was going up in smoke. The measure that would have ended the state’s cap-and-tax program on carbon was failing with 1,566,065 votes (61.69%) opposed and only 972,623 (38.31% in favor). The ballot measure aimed to dismantle Washington’s current climate legislation requiring high-emission businesses to either reduce greenhouse gas emissions or purchase allowances to offset them. Supporters of the repeal...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Whitman County Parks Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements BID NO. KBWSI24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Whitman County Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements (PN: KBWSI24) project will be received in paper copy form by Whitman County Board of County Commissioners, State of Washington, at the Whitman County Courthouse Council Chambers in Colfax, WA, until 10:20 A.M. local time, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Any bids received after the specified...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF Filing and Hearing Notice is hereby given that Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 has prepared a proposed budget for 2025 and that the District Commissioners will hold a hearing on the proposed budget on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. A copy of the proposed budget is on file and may be inspected at the Business Office at Whitman Hospital, 1200 W. Fairview, Colfax, WA. Published October 31 and November 7, 2024...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a final budget hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. M ain Street to discuss the 2025 Budget. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours from the date of publication of this notice until November 14, 2024. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact L...
Public Hearing Will be held by Rosalia Town Council on November12th, 2024 regarding revenue for the 2025 budget. Hearing will begin at 7:30pm at 110 W Fifth St., Rosalia. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to Rosalia City Hall, 110 W Fifth St. or PO Box 277, Rosalia, WA 99170. Published October 31 and November 7, 2024...
Town of Lamont Notice of Public Hearings The Town of Lamont will have public hearings on 2025 Revenue Sources, including property taxes, and the 2025 Preliminary Budget at the regular Town Council meeting Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lamont Community Building, 303 7th St., Lamont, WA. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information call the Lamont Town Hall at 509-257-9810 or email lamontcityhall@live.com Published November 7, 2024...
Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given pursuant to RCW 53.35 that the Commission of the Port of Whitman County shall hold an online and telephonic public hearing on November 21, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. for the purpose of fixing and adopting the final budget of the Port District for the year 2025 and amending the budget of the Port District for the year 2024. Any person may participate and be heard concerning any portion of the preliminary budget or amended budget by accessing the meeting online or by telephone. The meeting will be online...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Colfax City Council will hold Public Hearings to discuss Revenue Sources, Levy Certification for the City and the MPD, Monday November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Published November 7 and 14, 2024...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION City Code Updates Pullman City Code Title 16: Environment Pullman City Code Title 17: Zoning NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to consider proposed code changes related to Pullman City Code Title 16: Environment and Pullman City Code Title 17: Zoning. The hearing will be held in Council Chambers at Pullman City Hall, located at 190 SE Crestview Street, Building A. Title 17: Zoning Code for the City of...
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PULLMAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-11 An Ordinance adopted by the Pullman City Council on October 29, 2024. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN, WHITMAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS OF UTILITIES, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.15 AND PULLMAN CITY ORDINANCE NO. 00-31 OF THE PULLMAN CITY CODE AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. Pursuant to RCW 35.23.251, publication of the title of an ordinance constitutes publication of a summary of that ordinance. The full...
LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PULLMAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-10 An Ordinance adopted by the Pullman City Council on October 15, 2024. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING PULLMAN CITY CODE SECTION 1.02.130 AND ORDINANCE NO. 82-6 §§4, 5, AND 6 (1982), ORDINANCE NO. 99-24 §14 (1999), AND OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. Pursuant to RCW 35.23.251, publication of the title of an ordinance constitutes publication of a summary of that ordinance. The full text of Ordinance No. 24-10 is available for re...
