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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 8th) 2020 at 3 pm via zoom. Due to COVID-19, the SWAC meeting is closed to in person attendance. Remote participation is available for attending the SWAC meeting. We encourage staff and the public to participate at: https://zoom.us/i/97566645579 Mark Storey Director of Public Works 48/1 Final Budget Hearing and Meeting Date Change The City of Tekoa has changed their December meeting to Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m....
COLFAX — Local law enforcement have received reports of a new scam with a caller posing as a Medicare representative. According to police, a resident called Whitman and Latah counties’ sheriff’s offices after receiving a call from someone posing as a Medicare representative. The resident was told Medicare was updating its information and needed his name and card number. When he resisted, multiple “supervisors” tried to convince him to give the number; “very pushy” all the time, the intended victim, who is in his 70s, told The Gazette. “Nev...
COLFAX — A Pullman woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly attempting to steal from Rosauers Supermarkets. Julianna Steinburg, 23, was arrested for second-degree theft (shoplifting) by police following a Washington State Patrol traffic stop. According to Police Chief Bruce Blood, dispatch received a call at 3:30 p.m. Sunday from Rosauers employees saying they observed a shoplifter at the 632 N. Main St. Employees were able to get the license plate number of the suspect’s vehicle, he said. “The state patrol was coming into town and got in ri...
PULLMAN — A man was arraigned Friday, Nov. 20, in Whitman County Superior Court on a possession of methamphetamine charge. Jason Allen, 46, remained in the Whitman County Jail on a $25,000 bond as of press time. He was booked into jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine. Allen was arrested Nov. 17 after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped due to the license plate being obscured, court records show. During the stop, Whitman County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Michael Jordan became concerned the driver of the vehicle had recently use...
COLFAX — Here are the city Police Department calls for the week of Nov. 16-22: Monday, Nov. 16 1:49 p.m. — Two-vehicle crash on Main Street. 3:02 p.m. — Request for extra traffic patrols on Main and Tyler streets 3:05 p.m. — Traffic violation on state Highway 195. Officer stopped a driver, who later left the vehicle and walked away with out a coat. Windows were left down. 11:44 p.m. — False fire alarm on Main Street. Tuesday, Nov. 17 1:10 p.m. — Officer responded to Canyon Street for a third-party relay service. No emergency. 2:26 p.m. — Call...
COLFAX — Here are the daily dispatch logs for the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office for Nov. 16-22: Monday, Nov. 16 3:45 a.m. — Farmington — East Chestnut Road — Communications problem; erroneous 911 call. 7:52 a.m. — Rosalia — North Whitman Avenue — Man outside Community Baptist Church threatening to burn the church. Samuel J. Owens, 45, Rosalia, arrested. 9:48 a.m. — Malden — Abandoned vehicle. 10:46 a.m. — Colfax — North Mill Street — Fraud; deputy requested. 11:02 a.m. — Tekoa — East Henkle Street — Woman reported a violation of a prote...
Yes, Gov. Jay Inslee has issued new orders shutting down your favorite gym and movie theater, and limiting service at your favorite diner or watering hole. Yes, you’re directed to wear a mask when you go in public. And yes, there’s another run on toilet paper and paper towels (in some parts of our state). But it’s Thanksgiving. It’s time to count your blessings. You’re in America. You live in the greatest, most prosperous country the world has ever known. You have housing opportunities, electricity, running water and employment available...
Okeydokes: How nice the lights are around the schools....
Since I am now in the process of retiring after more than 40 years of farming, I thought I would pass along some of the things I have learned. I remember as a kid there were ditches in the field from erosion that required filling before crossing with a wheat truck. I remember farming with plows and hoeing weeds in the summer fallow by hand. When I later took over the farm, I believed in chisel plowing deep to break the “plow pan.” Then, I did the strip farming when it was recommended to prevent erosion. I soon learned that this did little to...
Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our military, but it wasn’t always that way. We ought to be thankful for all of the men and women from a variety of ethnic backgrounds who put their lives in harm’s way to protect our freedoms and way of life. When my father was inducted into the U.S. Army during World War II, our military was segregated. That lasted until 1948 when President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981. Truman recognized integration was key to winning the war in Eur...
Judith M Finch, 79, passed away on Nov., 2, 2020, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center with her family by her side. Judy was born on June 24,1941, at Lewiston, Idaho, and in 1959 graduated from Garfield Highschool. Judy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by her husband Benjamin Finch; son David Arrasmith, his wife Elizabeth; and her two grandchildren, Katie and Ben Arrasmith. She loved nothing more than being a grandma. Judy was a friend and mentor to many in her sma... Full story
Alan F. Wride, 88, a resident of Garfield, Wash., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at LaDow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash. Alan was born on Dec. 5, 1931, at Farmington, Wash., to Robert J. and Edna (Trimble) Wride. Alan attended the Garfield Schools and graduated from Garfield High School in 1949. Alan joined the United States Army and served in Korea. He was discharge as a Sergeant on Dec. 24, 1953. He married Donna Opstrup on June 3, 1955, at Garfield and the couple farmed... Full story
Don Hall, of Steptoe, passed away on November 18, 2020, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 91. Private services for the family are follows; the Vigil Service was Sunday, November 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax and Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. from the church. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery at Steptoe. Don was born April 19, 1929, in Steptoe to Ernest and Hazel (Howell) Hall. He graduated from Steptoe High School in 1947 and attended... Full story
Dad passed away November 16, 2020, he was 90 years old. A memorial service in the spring/summer is being planned. Rick, the youngest of three children, was born at the family ranch near Winona on April 3, 1930, to Anton and Lillian Richter. He loved the country life while working hard and playing just as much! After graduating from St. John High School (1948) he enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean War, returning to the San Francisco Bay area he met Mom – Faye Moline while out d... Full story
Colfax Monday, Nov. 30 Crispy chicken wrap with vegetables, fruit salad, dessert Thursday, Dec. 3 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Endicott Tuesday, Dec. 1 No meal LaCrosse Tuesday, Dec. 1 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 2 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday, Dec. 1 Minestrone soup, ham sandwich, salad, fruit, dessert Friday, Dec. 4 Birthday party: Chicken alfredo,...
COLFAX — Many events have been canceled this year and the consequences have been near and far-reaching. The cancelation of United Methodists Women’s annual potato bar meant less spud consumption and less funding for the Whitman County Chaplaincy. “I have to raise my own funds,” Chaplain Ron McMurray said, adding state law forbids public funds from being used to pay chaplains. The chaplain’s annual budget is $35,000-$37,000. McMurray’s job is supporting the emotional and mental well-being of victims of trauma and loss, law enforcement...
DIAMOND - New vehicle, coveralls and members, oh my! The Diamond Fire Department has seen a lot of improvement since the Labor Day fires, mostly due to support of other departments in Rural Fire District No. 11 and a Rural Community Grant. "There was a lot of cooperation that happened to get this done," Fire Chief Rob Shindler said. Shindler, chief for two years, was specifically speaking of the addition of a 2000 Ford Med-Tec ambulance and receiving an aid license. Now, the department can...
PULLMAN — The 15th annual Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary Holiday Tree Raffle will take place virtually this year. Trees can be viewed in the windows of the Regional Theater of the Palouse, 122 N. Grand Ave., or on the auxiliary’s Facebook page. The event runs through Dec. 11 and $1 raffle tickets may be purchased at https://event.gives/Christmastreeraffle. Proceeds from the raffle benefit patient comfort and care efforts....
COLFAX — The Perkins House and Whitman County Historical Society have repurposed Christmas decorations in the wake of the coronavirus quarantine orders issued last week by Gov. Jay Inslee. Outreach Coordinator Jill Gfeller and volunteers said they have found a way to share the holiday cheer despite the order. Residents and visitors may take photographs standing on the porch or in the garden, with the decorations serving as a backdrop. A volunteer in vintage clothing may be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and Dec. 12 to assist with p...
COLFAX—Donations are being sought to help indigent local families through the holiday season. Donations of nonperishable food, unwrapped toys, new or gently used coats and money can be dropped off during regular business hours at the local P1FCU branch, 505 S. Main St., until Dec. 18. To nominate a local indigent family to receive a special turkey dinner, log onto P1FCU.org/season by Dec. 11....
COLFAX—Thrifty Grandmothers Club voted to award $8,350 to local organizations at its November meeting. The list includes mostly seasonal or yearly event support, except for Colfax Community Fund, which received $5,000. Other gifts are Distinguished Young Women, $1,500; Volunteer Firemen Toy Box, $1,000; Tom’s Turkey Drive, $500; Bethel Cemetery Wreaths Across America, $250; and Whitman Hospital Baby Wagon 2021 first baby, $100....
PULLMAN — The Arts Commission is seeking submissions for a new “End Racism Now” mural. Artists may submit designs that express solidarity to end racism and spotlight diversity. The commission will review entries and recommend a design to the City Council. The winning submission will be painted along a retaining wall along Spring Street. The mural will be 120 feet long by 7.5 feet tall. The winner will receive $500 for a single artist of $1,500 for a team. Designs will be evaluated on size and scale, durability, cost, content and vanda...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Library District has canceled all in-person programs in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s new quarantine orders. The programs were shuttered Nov. 17. While the governor’s orders do not specifically mention libraries, district officials shut down in-person activities as a precaution, library officials said. The governor’s orders do prohibit gatherings of five or more people. Other changes include occupancy level for all location will be reduced to 25% and browsing time is limited to 15 minutes a day and computer use to...
