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  • Land Transactions

    Nov 28, 2024

    Land Transactions COLFAX—The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19 Nov. 15 Pullman Progress One L.L.C., of Pullman, 805 NE Terre View Drive, Pullman, to Schweitzer Center, LLC, of Pullman, assessed value $3,677,278, Nov. 18 Linda Stanfield, of Spokane, agriculture classified udner current use chapter, Whitman County, to Gerty Farms, LLC, of Palouse, 2-0000-4516-03-4490, $248,200. Gregory and Carolyn Struble, of Bedford, Texas., 315 East Poplar Street, Colfax, to Gregory and Car...

  • Sheriff's Office

    Nov 28, 2024

    Sheriff’s Office COLFAX—The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 19 to Nov. 24 Nov. 19 1 a.m.- North Morton Street, Colfax. Abnormal behavior. 7:40 a.m.- West Westview Lane, St. John. Civil standby. 8:53 a.m.- East Main Street, Palouse. Public program. 11:26 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195, Uniontown. Custodial interference. 11:58 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 12:51 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Guardian Angel School, Colton. DARE. 1:54 p.m.- Dusty Road, LaCrosse. Breathing problems. 2:13...

  • Colfax Police

    Nov 28, 2024

    Colfax Police COLFAX—The Colfax Police reported the following incidents from Nov. 4 to Nov. 19 Nov. 4 11:29 a.m.- Agency assistance East Harrison Street. 2:56 p.m.- Harassment East 8th Street. Nov. 5 10:33 a.m.- Non-injury incident North Main Street. Nov. 6 11:12 a.m.- Animal problem, complaint North Riverside Lane. 11:46 a.m.- Agency assistance South Main Street. Nov. 7 10:13 a.m.- Theft West Fairview Street. 10:59 a.m.- Credit card found on the sidewalk 418 South main Street, 2. Nov. 11 1:49 p.m.- Domestic dispute West B Avenue. Nov. 14 9...

  • Jail Log

    Nov 28, 2024

    Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Nov. 20 to Nov. 25 Nov. 20 Teresa Ann Beckvold, 54, third-degree theft. $1,000 cash only bail through District Court. Johnathan Michael Hopkins, 37, warrants knowingly possessing a controlled substance and third-degree driving with a suspended license. $20,000 bond or $2,000 cash bail through District Court. Nov. 21 Tristen Allen Barber, 22, second-degree assault strangulation, domestic violence; unlawful imprisonment; fourth-degree assault, domestic v...

  • Thanksgiving on the Palouse

    The Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    COLFAX — Residents of Whitman County are gathering this Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28, to celebrate and give thanks. County operations and facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving with the courthouse closed, post offices and banks closed. The Whitman County landfill and Transfer Station will be open on Friday, Nov. 29. The Whitman County Gazette will not have a Daily Bulletin on Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of the holiday. The Annual Palouse Turkey Leg is set to kick off Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m., offering participants the chance t...

  • Chamber of Commerce gets new Executive Director

    Teresa Simpson, Gazette Reporter|Nov 28, 2024

    COLFAX - The Colfax Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Rachel Shad, of Rosalia, started the position on Friday, Nov. 12. "I've been looking for a role that involves community engagement," Shad said. Shad and her husband lived in Pullman where Shad was the owner of Sweet Mutiny, a cupcake shop formerly in Pullman, Shad has experience as a small business owner and was operating manager of the business from 2016 to 2018. Living in Rosalia for four years, Shad's husband is a...

  • WHMC approves 2025 budget

    Teresa Simpson, Gazette Reporter|Nov 28, 2024

    COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC) Board of Commissioners approved the Hospital 2025 draft budget and capital budget during the Wednesday, Nov. 20, regular meeting. During a special meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13, WHMC Chief Financial Officer Abby Smith presented the drafted budget numbers to the board. The WHMC Budget shows an operating revenue for 2025 is at $62,196,947, compared to the 2024 budget of $59,116,505. Net Patient Care is budgeted at $57,860,047, with 2024 at $55,538,505. Within net patient care, outpatient c...

  • Man arrested on child porn charges

    Olivia Harnack, Gazette Reporter|Nov 28, 2024

    PULLMAN — A local man was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail on Tuesday, Nov. 25, for multiple child pornography and conduct charges. Robert M. Keller, 38, of Pullman, is being held without bail in the Whitman County Jail on nine counts of first-degree dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, one count of second-degree dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, nine counts of first-degree possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one c...

  • Oakesdale Drama Class presents "Little Women"

    Teresa Simpson, Gazette Reporter|Nov 28, 2024

    OAKESDALE - After approximately three months, the Oakesdale High School Drama Class is bringing the classic "Little Women," to life on stage. The high school students will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, doors opening at 6:15 p.m. in the Oakesdale Gymnasium, 101 East McCoy. Drama teacher Amy Warwick said at 5:30 p.m. the Elementary Assembly Student Body is hosting a community dinner before the performance. "I'm actually going to perform in this one too," Warwick said. "They're...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Colfax is requesting proposals for the position of Municipal Judge for the City of Colfax Municipal Court. Proposals may be sent to the City of Colfax, P O Box 229, Colfax, WA 99111 by 5 p.m. December 6, 2024. Published November 21 and 28, 2024...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY NO. 24-4-00127-38 Estate of CLARA JEAN MANSFIELD, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Connie J. Hall as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Tekoa will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6 P.M, December 2, 2024, at the regular council meeting at Tekoa City Hall for the Final Budget Hearing. All citizens are invited to attend. Eliza Evans-Teague, Clerk/Treasurer Published November 21 and 28, 2024...

  • Town of Endicott, WA Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    Town of Endicott, WA Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services RSQ - Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services, Endicott WA Request for Statement of Qualification (RSQ) The Town of Endicott, Washington is inviting statements of qualifications and performance information from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the 2025-2027 calendar years in conjunction with sponsored projects. Potential prospects requiring engineering services include sewer, water,...

  • REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Structural Engineering Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualifications for firms providing Professional Structural Engineering design services will be accepted by Whitman County Public Works Department for work on upcoming projects and on call services. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering and PS&E for the replacement of the Ewan Bridge with a pre-cast concrete structure and on call structural engineering services as needed....

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, December 2, at 10:20 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #3 to the 2024 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present in person or on Zoom. Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7336328211 Copies of the proposed amendment will be available November 2...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE A POLL SITE only election for a board seat on the Palouse Conservation District will be held on January 28, 2025 at The Uniontown Community Building, S Washington St., Uniontown, WA 99179. Polls will open at 4:30 PM and close at 8:30 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district. The filing deadline for candidates to file their candidate required information is 4:00 PM PST, Friday, December 27, 2024....

  • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Oakesdale will hold a Public Hearing for the 2025 Final Budget on December 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. before the regular council meeting at Oakesdale City Hall. Copies of the 2025 Budget are now available at City Hall. For more information, please contact Mary DeGon, Clerk/Treasurer, at City Hall, 105 N First, PO Box 246, Oakesdale, WA 99158 (509) 285-4020, townofoakesdale@msn.com Published November 28, 2024...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Garfield will hold the 2025 Final Budget Hearing, December 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at the regular town council meeting. All town council meetings are open to the public. Published November 28 and December 5, 2024...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Lamont Notice of Public Hearing 2025 Final Budget The 2025 preliminary budget for the Town of Lamont has been filed with the Town Clerk. A public hearing on the final budget for 2025 will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Lamont Community Building, 303 7th Street, during the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting. Copies of the 2025 preliminary budget may be obtained on request by calling 509-257-9810 or emailing lamontcityhall@live.com. Published November 28 and December 5, 2024...

  • NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY Case no. 24-4-00139-38 In the matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL JOHN BECKER, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the estate of Michael J. Becker, deceased. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or...

  • Public Hearing

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    Public Hearing The Town of Rosalia will be holding a Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 regarding the 2025 Final Budget. Hearing will start 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 November 28 and December 5, 2024...

  • REQUEST FOR BIDS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    REQUEST FOR BIDS CONNECTOR VESTIBULE LaCrosse School LaCrosse School District #126 111 Hill Avenue LaCrosse, WA 99143 LaCrosse School District #126 will receive Bids for the above project at School District Administrative Offices located at LaCrosse School, 111 Hill Avenue, LaCrosse, WA 99143 until 3:00 PM, prevailing local time on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Make all Bids to the attention of Doug Curtis, School District Superintendent. All Bids should be inclusive of all labor and material costs related to the scope of work identified in the...

  • TOWN OF FARMINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 261-24 ADOPTION OF THE 2025 OPERATING BUDGET

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    TOWN OF FARMINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 261-24 ADOPTION OF THE 2025 OPERATING BUDGET November 18th, 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 2025, Setting forth appropriations and estimated revenues and adopting, by reference, the final budget for 2025. THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Mayor of the Town of Farmington completed and placed on file with the Clerk a preliminary budget, including estimates of revenues and expenditures for operations o...

  • TOWN OF FARMINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 260-24 AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    TOWN OF FARMINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 260-24 AMENDING THE 2024 OPERATING BUDGET November 18, 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON, WASHINGTON, amending Ordinance No. 259-23 thereby revising the funds below which was set forth in the 2024 Annual Budget for the Town of Farmington. THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FARMINGTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Ordinance No 259-23 adopting the “2024 Annual Budget for the Town of Farmington, Washington” is hereby amended to include those particular budget revisions set forth in...

  • ORDINANCE NO. 497-N

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 28, 2024

    ORDINANCE NO. 497-N AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GARFIELD, WASHINGTON, amending Ordinance No. 492-N and 495-N, thereby revising the Utilities Fund (401) and Utility Reserve Fund (410), and Utilities Equipment Reserve (412) set forth in the 2024 Annual Budget for the Town of Garfield. THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GARFIELD does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 492-N, adopting the “2024 Annual Budget” and 495-N, “Amending the 2024 Annual Budget” for the Town of Garfield, Washington is hereby amended to include those particu...

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