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Jennifer Lee Doak was born January 1, 1981, to Brenda Nails (Merry) in Colfax, Wash. Jennifer won the award for "first baby born in 1981" in Colfax. Jennifer was known for her loud, boisterous personality and her larger-than-life love for those around her. While leaving this earth at the young age of 43, she lived a life for her children, Maya and Matthew (Bleu). Prior to having kids, Jennifer graduated Colfax High School in the class of 2000. Jennifer spent most of her life working as a...
Ted Allen Gay, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born in Colfax to Russell and Penny (Holbrook) Gay on January 27, 1970. Ted grew up in Colfax on the family farm and graduated from Colfax High School in 1988. He then went on to attend Spokane Community College where he received his degree as a diesel mechanic. He came back to Colfax shortly after where he worked for JTI for two years before going to work for Roger and Dean Miller. Ted met...
Jack Allen Heaton passed away on November 18, 2024, in the Tri-Cities at the age of 82. Jack was born in Boise, Idaho on May 11, 1942, to Perry and Marie Heaton and after a few years the family relocated to begin farming in Hay, Wash. Jack attended school in Lacrosse, Wash., and worked for the family farm and for various local farmers. In 1963 Jack married the love of his life, Gayle Repp from Colfax, Wash., to which they were married 61 years and lived their retired years in Richland, Wash. At...
ST. JOHN— The St. John Winterfest is coming this weekend with activities to celebrate the upcoming holidays and a visit from Mrs. Claus at the library. Winterfest will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the Holiday Fair taking place until 3 p.m. at the Eccles Community Hall, 9752 U.S. Highway 23. There will be live music, a songfest, homemade soups, baked goods all available to dine in and take out. Local area crafters, artisans and makers will be selling items for holiday shopping. Soup in the fire station profits will go towards n...
GARFIELD — A belated “Happy Birthday!” to Schaut’s Market! On Halloween 2019, Connie and John Schaut purchased the Garfield business from its previous owner, Sonya Hall. Five years later, it remains a local “go-to” for a large variety of items. Many people in town, especially seniors, rely on the market, located at 210 West California Street, for their grocery needs-and beyond. As Connie explained, “You never know what you’re going to find!” Beyond its convenient location, customers appreciate its well-stocked shelves. They feature a wide va...
COLFAX — Local volunteer firefighters are continuing over 40 years of Christmas tradition, accepting donations for this year’s Christmas Toy Box Drive. Colfax EMS Coordinator and Toy Box Organizer Jamie Keller said the firefighters provide toys to children in Whitman County. “We take donations and they start in November and go through February,” Keller said, adding they then go shopping for kids in the age groups. “We put together a store and we let the people who register through the Health Department come and look,” she said, adding this...
Colfax Thursday, Dec. 5 Chicken alfredo, broccoli, salad bar, peaches, birthday dessert-pumpkin cake Monday, Dec. 9 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, asian style vegetables, mandarin oranges, fortune cookies Colton Wednesday, Dec. 11 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, pie Endicott Tuesday, Dec. 10 Ham, harvest potatoes, salad bar, fruit, pie Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 11 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, apple crumble. Pullman Friday, Dec. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, Ceasar salad, peaches,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Marlowe Moon Grove, a girl, was born Nov. 25, 2024 to parents Autumn Grove and Tristin Cox, of Clarkston. She weighed 9 pounds. Paternal Grandparents are Expecta Edlarosa and William Cox, of Spokane. Maternal Grandparents are Tim Grove, of Clarkston and Annie Madison, of Spokane. Marlowe joins sisters Penelope Dawson, 9, Piper Dawson, 7 and brother Jaxson Cox, 4, at home. Leanna Elaine Martin, a girl, was born Nov. 26, 2024 to parents Casy and Sara martin, of Uniontown. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Paternal...
STEPTOE - The local branch of Wreaths Across America (WAA) is hosting a wreath-laying ceremony at noon next Saturday, Dec. 14. The annual ceremony is in observance of National Wreaths Across America Day at Bethel Cemetery on Scholz Road in Steptoe. Organizer Cherry Alice Van Tine said the event will honor 123 veterans this year, one more than last year. "We appreciate all the people who pay for a wreath for their family veteran or friend veteran," Van Tine said, adding that they also receive...
PULLMAN — The Kiwanis Club of Pullman is hosting the 66th annual pancake breakfast and music festival at 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Lincoln Middle School, 315 Southeast Crestview Street. The breakfast is the opening event of Pullman Holiday Festival day which includes shopping, a food drive, tree lighting and more. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, turkey sausage, fruit, coffee, milk and fruit juice. During the program there will be music from local and school groups and a silent auction with items donated b...
COLFAX - The Colfax Schools Foundation teamed up with the local branch of P1FCU to raise awareness for the foundation's Dollars for Scholars program. P1FCU donated and printed labels for water bottles to be sold at concessions during Bulldog games which have a QR code to scan and donate to scholarships for graduating seniors. Colfax School Foundation President Mary Anne Wigen said the Colfax Schools Foundation was established in 2002 by the Colfax High School graduating class of 1952. "Because...
A state audit published Nov. 14 found that more than 2,000 people who tapped a fund that benefits only some workers with up to 18 weeks off work with pay — while harming the paychecks of most other workers, including those with low incomes — violated state law by taking money from the state’s unemployment insurance program at the same time. They had their Paid Family Medical Leave and ate up UI benefits, too. The Employment Security Department, which administers both programs, did not have a sys...
This Saturday, I will walk across the stage and receive my bachelor’s degree from the University of Idaho. It’s a moment I’ve anticipated for years, culminating in countless hours of hard work, late-night study sessions, and an endless cycle of deadlines. I should feel nothing but excitement for this chapter of my life to close, but instead, a strange cocktail of emotions has taken over. Relief is there, yes, but it’s tangled up with an odd sense of apprehension. What’s next? The looming p...
One of the most significant shifts from our recent elections is America is headed back to an “all of the above” strategy that expands our energy options rather than further restricting them. In the last four years, there has been an expensive shift away from carbon fuels (gasoline, and natural gas) to subsidizing wind, solar and electric vehicles (EVs). President Trump would be wise to look at inclusive strategies incorporated in the 2005 Energy Policy Act signed into law by President Geo...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Nov. 25 to Dec. 3 Nov. 25 Jeremy Allen Eyrich, 25, third-degree driving with suspended license. $500 bond or $500 cash bail through District Court. Travis Anthony Hightower, 46, three charges of first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation. Nov. 26 Davis Dante Eneas Sr, 33, warrant second-degree rape, third-degree rape of a child, first-degree incest, indecent liberties. $100,000 bond or $10,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Nov. 2...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 Nov. 25 7:27 a.m.- Ladow Butte Road and Kriebel Road, Garfield. Jeremy A. Eyrich, 25, of Moscow arrested for driving with a suspended license. 8:37 a.m.- Pullman Albion Road and Christian Road, Pullman. Stray animals. 9:14 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195, Colfax. Welfare check. 10:07 a.m.- North Amy Avenue, LaCrosse. Welfare check. 10:10 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Citizen ride. 11:32 a.m.- U.S. Highway 128, Clarkston. Traffic violation. 1:02 p.m...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 19 to Nov. 25 Nov. 19 Emerson Property IV, LLC, of Butte, Mont., 405 SE Paradise Street, Pullman, to LNZ, LLC, of Ellensburg, $360,000. James and Alisha Larson, of Weiser, Idaho., 203 W Cooper Street, Colfax, to Julien Quilang Sager, of Pullman, $270,000. Alexander Randal Abbot, of Lewiston, 1552 NW Leland Street, Pullman, to Susan Ball, of Pullman, $360,000. Nov. 21 Susan Ball, of Colfax, 306 E Pells Court, Colfax, to Polly Ann Baker, of Ell...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Brayan Calvario, was found guilty of possession of liquor under the age of 21 and charges of third-degree driving with a suspended license have been dismissed. The defendant is sentenced to one day of jail, which can be converted to 12 hours and may be done out of county at the defendant’s expense. The defendant has $343 in total fines due by Oct. 31, 2025, and may perform community service in lieu of $300 of fines, credited at the rat...
COLTON — Led by second-year head coach Brad Jenkins, the Colton Wildcats boys basketball team will try to pounce the competition this season. The Wildcats finished last season with a 2-17 record, but had multiple players nominated for all-league. This year, Colton has a lone senior in forward Ryan Impson. Expected contributors include Ivan Michel, Jake Moehrle, Silas Nollmeyer, Xavier Druffel and Brennan Schlee. The total roster number is 16 players this year. “Most teams have their sights on the state tournament or making it to the pos...
COLTON — Under the direction of new head coach Nate Bailey, the Colton Wildcats girls basketball team will aim to be a force on the court. The Wildcats will have two seniors in Ella Nollmeyer at center and Clair Moehrle at guard. Nollmeyer was an all-league selection last season. Prospective starters include Nollmeyer, Moehrle, Leah Musson, Rory Weber and Kiya Soza. The total roster is seven players on varsity, five on JV. “Being a first-year coach with this team, it takes time for both the players and myself to adapt to each other’s style...
COLFAX - Bulldogs boys basketball head coach Reece Jenkin and his team ended last season with a perfect 29-0 record, winning the District and State championships. This year, Colfax brings back two starters in Jayce Kelly and Adrik Jenkin. Seniors this season are Kelly at guard and JP McAnally at forward. Other expected contributors include Ledger Kelly, Gunner Brown, Dillon Thompson, Caleb Lusig and McAnally. "We lost a lot of experience from the prior year, but we have the potential to be a goo...
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves boys basketball team fell to the Valley Christian Panthers, 66-41, for the season opener on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Panthers gained a 14-4 lead to end the first quarter. While Valley Christian added substantial points in the second quarter, the Timberwolves were still able to rally a bit. Down, 30-8, halfway through the second, the Timberwolves doubled their score and gained the next seven points. At halftime, Valley Christian led, 37-21. The Panthers...
TEKOA - Late in the fourth quarter, the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves girls basketball team made a comeback to defeat the Valley Christian Panthers, 47-42, on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The Timberwolves took a 10-o lead to start the game before the Panthers could muster a single point. At the end of the first quarter, Tekoa-Rosalia led, 10-5. Valley Christian kept pace with Tekoa-Rosalia in the second quarter and the halftime score became 22-16 in favor of the Timberwolves. The third quarter was a tough one...
