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COLFAX—Washington State University student, Carmen Fernandez, 19, of Yakima, Wash., was arrested Sunday, Nov. 13 and booked into the Whitman County Jail for hitting fellow students and fleeing the scene Saturday, Nov. 12. Pullman police responded to a crash at Grove Apartments on Brandi way around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fernandez had been in the car with her sister, and sister’s friend when she struck Kaitlyn Venner, and Hunter Wagner before running into a fire hydrant which ruptured the water line. The WSU Police Department, and Whitman Cou...
COLFAX — Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC), here in Colfax has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) after the results of a recent on-site inspection. “I am extremely pleased with the success of this years inspection. It is a reflection of Laboratory Manager Mary Graden and her staff’s continued work of monitoring laboratory quality and making sure our patients are safe,” WHMC’s Medical Director Isaac Grindeland, MD, said. Grindeland was advised of this national recognition and congratul...
YAKIMA - After beating No. 1-seed Kalama earlier in the day, Colfax had one more match on the schedule against No. 3-seed La Conner for all the marbles. It was a special season for Colfax – who made it to its first championship game appearance since 2017 and had not lost a game outside of tournament play to a team in the 2B classification. "I think the biggest thing is just how far we've come this year," Colfax coach Megan Dorman said. "We have improved times ten. So – to see them play in that m...
COLFAX — Four local girls have been named to the 2022 Northeast 2B All-League volleyball team. Bulldogs’ senior Jaisha Gibb, junior Lauryn York and sophomore Brynn McGaughy were selected for 1st Team All-League. And sophomore Hailey Demler was named to the 2nd Team All-League. Others receiving All-League honors from nearby Spangle include: Liberty – Senior Ellie Denny and sophomore Kendeall Denny, 1st team; junior Brooke Redder and sophomore Devyn Cook, 2nd Team. Upper Columbia Academy – Juniors Lauren Moody and Madison Threadgill, 1st Team; a...
OLYMPIA — In accordance with state law, government agencies have announced the 2023 free-access days. Under the law creating the Discover Pass – a fee-based pass to access taxpayer-owned lands managed by Washington State Parks and some area managed by the state Department of Natural Resources and Department of Fish and Wildlife – 12 free-access days are to be designated annually. In 2023, the pass-free days are Jan. 1 and 16; March 9 and 19; April 22; June 10, 11 and 19; Sept. 23; Oct. 10; and Nov. 11 and 24. On those days, a paid vehic...
YAKIMA — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls avenged a district loss to Liberty (Spangle) on Friday, Nov. 11, by eliminating the Lancers from the state 2B volleyball tournament in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Broncos swept their league rival, 25-15, 25-17, 25-23. “It’s so exciting to be able to redeem ourselves after losing to them in the district tournament,” Broncos Coach Cari Galbreath said. “But it’s also awesome to have two teams here from the same district battling on the last day of state.” The win ended the season fo...
As the fall sports season wraps up, winter sports are hitting the ground running – with wrestling and boys and girls basketball all beginning practice this week around Whitman County. With all of the teams around the region kicking off – there are a few teams and storylines to watch heading into the season. Girls Basketball The Colfax girls basketball team is looking to pick off where they left off a season ago. The Lady Bulldogs only had one loss heading into the state tournament, losing to Liberty (Spangle) by three points in overtime and...
YAKIMA - It's rare that a team completes the "perfect" season – but the Nighthawks came as close as a team could get. Throughout the whole season – Oakesdale has yet to give up a set to opponents outside of tournament play. And that streak extended into the 1B State Tournament. Oakesdale began Day 2 of the WIAA 1B state tournament a little later than most teams. The Nighthawks didn't make their first serve until around noon on Nov. 11 in Yakima. Nov. 10 Oakesdale looked like it was keeping the...
Whitman District Court Judge Pos. 1 John Hart – 98.38% Write-in – 1.62% Public Hospital District 1 Prop. 1 Bonds for hospital facilities and equipment Yes – 74.51% No – 25.49% Colton Prop. 1 Levy Operations, Improvement of Streets & Water/Sewer System Yes – 74.3% No – 25.7% Endicott Prop. 1 Fire & EMT Protection Levy Yes – 75% No – 25% Endicott Prop. 2 Street Work & Maintenance Levy Yes – 67.21% No – 32.79% Endicott Prop. 3 Park Maintenance Levy Yes – 55.37% No – 44.63% Palouse Prop. 1 Street Improvements and Oiling Levy Yes – 68.09% No ...
