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  • Berylene Anne DeYoung

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    Berylene Anne DeYoung, Steptoe resident, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was one day shy of her 82nd birthday. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. She will be laid to rest in the Thornton Cemetery. Berylene was born November 8, 1942. in Yakima, Washington. to Beryl and Ellenor Mugas Rutledge. Berylene worked as a waitress for most of her adult life, including for over 30 years at the Wheel Inn in Steptoe. She...

  • Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    Colfax Thursday, Nov. 14 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 18 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, roll, pie Endicott Tuesday, Nov. 19 Baked potato bar, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 20 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cooked vegetables, roll, pie Pullman Friday, Nov. 15 Turkey dinner, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, roasted vegetables, homemade roll, pie Tuesday, Nov. 19 Lasagna, caesar salad,...

  • Births

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    Pullman Regional Hospital Lane Richard Roth, a boy, was born Nov. 7, 2024 to parents Maci Phillips and Ryan Roth, of Lewiston. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy and Terry Roth, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are Kim and Ron Scheibe, of Anatone. Lane joins brother Liam Duane, 15 months, at home. Cartier Jubilee Morning, a girl, was born Nov. 5, 2024 to parents Sheila Garza and Antwan Morning Jr., of Pullman. Paternal Grandparents are Tracy Harris and Anthony Morning, of Pixley, Calif., Maternal Grandparents are...

  • The View From Here: Veterans' Day Assembly

    Dana Clemens, Gazette Correspondent|Nov 14, 2024

    GARFIELD — Representatives from across military branches attended last Thursday’s annual Veterans’ Day Assembly at the Garfield campus of the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) School District. The festivities began with performances of the “Star Spangled Banner” by the high school band and the “Armed Forces Medley” by elementary singers. Gar-Pal middle school language arts teacher, Phil Weagraff, acted as emcee. As part of the program, he shared portions of two student essays, written by Tucker Marcus...

  • Colfax FFA takes first at State Land Judging

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX - The Colfax FFA won first-place in the State Land Judging Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Reardan. The event hosted by the Lincoln County Conservation District took place in Reardan at the farm of Jim and Diane Baye brought twenty six groups representing schools throughout the state. Top teams were recognized with certificates based on scores, with Colfax taking home first place to represent the state next April at the National level. The contestants evaluated soil and site...

  • RTOP presents SCROOGE! The Musical

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX - The Regional Theatre of the Palouse is putting on a timeless Christmas tale for the season, with the retelling of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," presenting "SCROOGE! The Musical" The musical began Thursday, Nov. 7, with showings through this Sunday, Nov. 17. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge came first from "A Christmas Carol," written by Charles Dickens in 1843. The story was adapted by composer Leslie Bricusse in 1970 as the musical film, "Scrooge," which then morphed into...

  • Time for a revival: Church opens in Rosalia

    Mike Day, Gazette Correspondent|Nov 14, 2024

    Remember the old Christian Church in Rosalia? The church had its last fellowship meeting almost two decades ago. There was a large congregation, back in the day. The building has gone through many different operations over those years. It was on the verge of collapsing. The roof and walls were in grave repair. The city of Rosalia was able to restore the roof. Not long ago, Leroy Wheeler acquired the building and began repairing the interior and parts of the exterior. There was a massive amount of damage inside the church. There were broken...

  • Rosalia hosts annual Veteran's Day ceremony

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    ROSALIA- A crowd of people filled the Rosalia Veterans Park to honor those who served on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. Attendees were welcomed and reminded in 1918, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the Allied countries signed an Armistice with Germany to end WWI, declaring the day a federal holiday in 1938 following the aftermath of WWII and the Korean War becoming known as Veterans Day. Clinton Tucker who received his Quilt of Valor at the Veterans Day program on Friday,...

  • Steptoe honors veterans

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    STEPTOE - The annual Steptoe Elementary Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 8 in honor of those who have served. Elementary school teacher Sarah Mayer said the 5th through 8th graders put together the depiction of the Korean War memorial that could be seen standing next to all the wartime memorabilia that covered tables. Teacher, Principal and Superintendent Eric Patton had gathered all the memorabilia for those in attendance to look through. "The students made 19 soldiers, weapons, helmets,...

  • Colfax recognizes veterans

    Olivia Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX - Colfax High School hosted a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, Nov. 9, bringing together students, staff, and community members. The ceremony, held at 9 a.m., featured performances, speeches and special presentations to recognize local veterans. The assembly began with a welcome from Colfax Jr./Sr-high Principal David Gibb. JP McAnally and Karly Wiger served as masters of ceremonies. The assembly was organized by student body members of the Colfax Associated Student Body (ASB.) "I think...

  • Ruck for the Fallen hosts fundraiser for park, firefighter

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    PULLMAN — The Ruck for the Fallen group is hosting a three part event for heroes this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 17. The three part event will feature a ruck of 11 miles, 11 feet and 11 inches starting at 8:30 a.m. in Johnson to raise awareness for the Pullman Cemeteries New Veterans Memorial Park Site. There will be a sandbag ruck the last mile for first responders, military and law enforcement and a meet and greet with Ruck for the Fallen founder Sergeant Major Mitch Kriebel at Zeppoz. “I’m so excited and hopeful to raise dollars for our heroe...

  • LaCrosse School receives positive school culture award

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    LACROSSE — The LaCrosse School was nominated and received recognition from the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals. The award recognizes schools that create and sustain a positive school culture and set the tone for a successful academic year highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, staff and families. The school started off the year with a culture kick-off event, hosting a large all-school assembly to introduce the new principal and dis...

  • Colfax volleyball is heading to state tournament

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    CHENEY - The Colfax Bulldogs are heading to the Yakima Valley SunDome to play in the 2B State tournament after defeating Davenport, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville-Sprague in the District 6 tournament. Colfax fell to Davenport, 3-2, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, forcing them to play two loser-out matches in order to continue their season. Only about a half an hour later, the Bulldogs had to face the Reardan Screaming Eagles. The Bulldogs dispatched with the Eagles, 3-1, and moved on to play the...

  • Nighthawks are 1B District 6 champions

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    ROSALIA - On Thursday, Nov. 7, the Oakesdale Nighthawks continued their dominating run this season and emerged from the 1B District 6 volleyball tournament as champions. It's amazing, it feels really good," said Oakesdale coach McKinzie Turner."This is a really fun team to coach. Our girls just outworked and worked so hard tonight and I think that's a big part of our success and we have to keep that focus." In the semifinals, the Nighthawks defeated the Valley Christian Panthers, 3-0, and beat...

  • Gar-Pal teams place at State cross country

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    PASCO, Wash. - Local athletes traveled to the Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, Wash. to compete in the WIAA State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings teams came home with some hardware as the boys placed second and girls took fourth at the meet. Other area teams included the Colton Wildcats and Pullman Greyhounds. The Gar-Pal boys scored 64 points, ahead of the Pope John Paul II school with 68 points placing third. In cross country, the team with the...

  • Grizzlies take down Bulldogs

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    DEER PARK, Wash. - The Colfax Bulldogs' football season came to an end at the hands of the Newport Grizzlies in a State 2B play-in game on Saturday, Nov. 9. The Grizzlies defeated the Bulldogs, 42-33. Colfax senior Zach Cooper scored on the opening kickoff with a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Ryker Reed added a 60-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. Newport answered with an 89-yard kick return for a touchdown of its own in the opening quarter by senior Brody...

  • Vikings ready to raid State football playoffs

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    PALOUSE — The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings throttled the visiting Wellpinit Redskins, 78-8, and punched their ticket to the State 1B playoffs in a District 6 crossover match on Friday, Nov. 8. Gar-Pal led 60-0 at halftime and did not allow a score until the fourth quarter. Vikings junior Kaleb Kelnhofer had three touchdown runs with junior Lane Collier adding two TD runs and an interception return for a score. In the first quarter, Collier struck first on a 34-yard TD run and his 23-yard interception return. Senior quarterback Bryce P...

  • Natelee McGowan: The girl of the gridiron

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    TEKOA - Timberwolves sophomore Natelee McGowan loves playing sports, especially football. She is not just on the gridiron with her teammates, but on the front lines protecting her quarterback. "I really love it," McGowan said. "I've liked it since I was in sixth grade and I finally got to play in eighth grade." McGowan played her eighth-grade year at her old school, but did not play as a freshman. After coming to Tekoa-Rosalia, she returned to the field with her new teammates. "I didn't play my...

  • Wildcats tame T-wolves in crossover game

    Matthew Strissel, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    WILBUR, Wash. - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves football team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats, 50-8, in a 1B District 6 crossover game on Friday, Nov. 8. The Wildcats (10-0) are ranked No. 2 in the state, according to the final AP High School Football Poll. The Timberwolves fall to 3-6 on the season. Wilbur-Creston-Keller scored twice in the first quarter on a 1-yard run by senior running back Davian Adams, who also got the PAT run, and a 56-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Kal...

  • Jail Log

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11: Nov. 5 Joshua Quinn Clark, 31, third-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence. Held on a $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Nov. 6 Christopher James Dehague, 32, department of corrections hold, held without bail. James Richard Hirst, 43, warrant possession of a controlled substance. Held without bail through Kootenai County District Court. Talia Iosefa, 43, two counts of harassment, t...

  • Sheriff's Office

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 Nov. 4 8:04 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road and Iron Eagle Lane, Pullman. Traffic violation. 9:52 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 10:42 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 and Staley Road, Pullman. Controlled substance problem. 12:27 p.m. – South Broadway Street, Tekoa. Brett C. Orr, 60, of Spokane arrested for court order violation. 3:49 p.m.- South Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Theft. 4:07 p.m.- East Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Civil standby. 4:33...

  • District Court

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 6 Nov. 6 Seth Schnider was found guilty of a minor possessing alcohol, therefore has 30 days of jail, 30 suspended and fines totaling $543. Community service can be performed for $500 of fines at the rate of $17 an hour completed by March 31, 2025 with proof of completion. Defendant has supervised probation for 6 months, unsupervised as soon as all essential requirements have been completed. Up to $200 of the fine will be waived upon probation v...

  • Land Transactions

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 Nov. 1 Margrethe and Rodney Vogel, of Pullman, 230 SW Cedar Street, Pullman, to Arezoo Zare and Seyednima Taheri, of Pullman, $545,000. Wise Farms, Inc., Bullhead City, Ariz., 303 Old Moscow Road, Pullman, to Long Table Properties, LLC, $375,000. Nov. 4 Addie Olson, Douglas and Cecil Sinknecht, of Spokane Valley, property in Whitman County, parcel 818050000000145. James Boller and Glenna Blair, of Potlach, 216 N “H” Street, Albion,...

  • Marriage Licenses

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Nov. 6 to Nov. 9 Nov. 6 Johnathan Lee Owens, 31, of Moscow; to Tabitha Jeanine Ries, 36, of Garfield. Nov. 9 Sheridan Arthur Shaffer, 29, of Pullman; to Tiffany Katia Grote, 34, of Pullman....

  • Court records system still offline

    Olivia Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Nov 14, 2024

    COLFAX. — The State of Washington’s online court records system remains offline following a cyberattack earlier this month, affecting court operations statewide, including Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. The Administrative Office of the Courts took the system offline after discovering the breach, leading to the rescheduling of civil cases in Whitman County Superior Court. Those visiting Whitman County Superior Court will be unable to access case documents at the clerk’s public computer terminal in the courthouse due to the syste...

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