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Birch, Pauline Joyce, age 94 of Spokane, entered into rest on December 13th, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born Pauline Hodgson in Thornton, WA, to John and Pearl Hodgson on April 22th, 1928, she attended school in Rosalia where she worked as a nanny to young children in the community and briefly as the local librarian. Pauline had a sweet spirit and gentle nature. She had many penpals over the years whom she cherished deeply. She loved reading their letters, making new friends and learning... Full story
Notice of Election A hybrid poll-site and mail-in election for a board seat on the Palouse Conservation District will be held on January 31, 2023 from 10:00 AM PST until 2:00 PM PST at 1615 NE Eastgate Blvd., Pullman, WA 99163 and also from 4:30 PM PST until 8:30 PM PST at Dahmen Barn 419 N Pkwy, Uniontown, WA 99179. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. The last day and time that an eligible voter can request a ballot from the District is January 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM PST. Ballots can be...
Susan LaFaye (Whitney) Leinweber, of Colfax, Wash., passed away on Dec. 6, 2022, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics, surrounded by her family. Susan was born November 30, 1943, in McCall, Idaho, to Allen R. and Lela Pearl (Zipse) Whitney. When she was 11 the family moved to Colfax where she attended school. This was where she met Howard Leinweber. On April 18, 1960, they were married in Couer d' Alene, Idaho. She was a homemaker for many yeras. After her youngest child entered school,... Full story
Harold was born November 24, 1935, to Henry & Ollie Kern. He attended Garfield High School graduating in 1953. His best friends were Terry McArthur and Charlie Hellinger. They were known in Garfield as the "3 Amigos" and were always together. Charlie and Harold went to work for Boeing in 1958. Harold was so good at Engineering that Boeing offered him a top position working on Aero Dynamics for planes. Harold passed on the offer and returned to farming in Garfield, where his friend Terry introduc... Full story
Beverly Jane Howard Poole was born on July 31, 1946, in Athens, Ohio, to Lois Wingett Howard and Glenn L. Howard. Beverly died December 17, 2022, 10 months after diagnosis of lung cancer, at her home in Pullman, Washington, surrounded by her family, books, and antiques from the Wingett's, Howard's, and Poole's. Beverly lived in Athens, Ohio, until the age of 12, then she moved with her family to Charleston, West Virginia. She graduated from Charleston High School and received her Bachelor's Degr... Full story
ROSALIA – Pine Creek Provisions opened its doors on Nov. 23 of this year, initially offering animal feed to the people of Rosalia. A month later, the owners – married couple Jessica and David Clark and Jessica’s mother Jennifer Engle – opted to expand its products to include baked goods as well as health and welfare products. “We’ve seen lots of places open up and not make it in town,” Jessica said. “So we did as much as we could to diversify what we sold, that way the better we would be.” One of such places was Red Brick Cafe, which close...
COLFAX - The Colfax firefighters held their annual Toy Box Drive, serving about 260 kids this year organizer and Colfax firefighter Jamie Keller said. "Everyone was very generous with their donations," Keller said, "both personally, and many groups donated." It was the first year Keller had organized the event, spending about $10,000 dollars in toys, "I think it was a pretty successful year," she added. One of the groups that donated was the Colfax Rotary Club, President of the Rotary Club, Kay...
Whitman County Hospital Camille Grace Olin, a girl, was born Dec. 17, 2022, at 2:43 a.m. to parents Jason and Leslie Olin of Colfax. She weighted 8 pounds and 20 inches. Paternal Grandparents are Marie Olin and the late Michael Olin of Colfax. Maternal Grandparents are Bob and Renea Manis of Richland. Camille joins sisters Elizabeth, Kendall, Peyton, and brother Bennett at home.... Full story
Colfax Thursday, Dec. 29 Cook’s Choice Tuesday, Jan. 2 Closed (New Year’s) Colton Wednesday, Jan. 4 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears and chocolate cheesecake Palouse Friday, Dec. 30 Cook’s Choice Wednesday, Jan. 4 Potato bar, broccoli, tropical fruit and dessert Pullman Tuesday, Jan. 3 Potato bar, broccoli, tropical fruit and chocolate cheesecake...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, December 31, 1897 IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN WORSE Archie McGilvery Gets Six Years at Walla Walla Archie McGilvery, the notorious man from Pullman, is safe from the wiles of captivating females for six years to come. Judge McDonald banished him for that time when he came up for sentence upon the verdict of the jury in his case, Wednesday afternoon. Pale and worn with his two weeks' confinement, the guilty stepfather sat back and watched Symes squirm...
Throughout history, there have been two political parties — one for the people, and one for the aristocracy. At times, the party for the people has been snuffed out. This is one of those times. The “Democrat/RINO” party and “Republican/Trump” party are both for the billionaire class. If in doubt, one needs only to look at government spending, which consists of an enormous transfer of wealth from the working people to the billionaires. If further proof is required, government’s violations of the Bill of Rights illuminate how all three branc...
As the dawn of a new year approaches, it is important to pause and take stock of ourselves, and of the many mercies and comforts we enjoy. After all, “Gratitude,” Cicero said, “is not the greatest of the virtues, it is the parent of them all.” Of course, much has been lost in our society, and even more has been changed by the passage of these last few years. But not all that undergoes a sea-change in the wake of a storm is unsalvageable; in fact, some of the most precious and useful lessons...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal conviction sentences from Dec. 20 to Dec. 27: • Wesley S. Bradburn was charged with driving with license suspended in the 3rd degree. The defendant is sentenced to 90 days in jail, and a fine of $1000 with $1000 suspended. The defendant shall pay to the clerk of the court a total of $43 in fines. Defendant must have no criminal violations of law, drive a motor vehicle without a valid license and proof of insurance. The defendant shall contact the probation office within 7 d...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals being booked from Dec. 20 to Dec. 25: Dec. 20 Arthur William Warfield, 23 was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail for driving under the influence, with a reduced charge of reckless driving. Warfield’s goodtime release date was Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21 Mea Ashleigh Radicali, 19, was arrested and booked into the Whitman County Jail for assault in the fourth degree. Radicali is being held without bail through the Whitman County District Court. Dec. 22 Miguel Ang...
COLFAX – The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Dec. 15 to Dec. 20: Dec. 15 8:08 a.m.- East Harrison. Officer responded to a two vehicle accident in the parking lot. 11:57 a.m.- South Mill. Officer advised APS referral. 12:43 p.m.- South East. Officer responded to civil calls. 1:17 p.m.- West River Drive. Officer responded to one subject trespassing. 6:04 p.m.- SR 195 Officer responded to a traffic violation. 6:38 p.m.- West Wall. Officer responded to a citizen assist. 7:07 p.m.- East James. Officer responded and w...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Dec. 20 to Dec. 26: Dec. 20 1:50 a.m.- SR 195 milepost 33, Colfax. Deputy responded to a report of a one vehicle slide off. 7:30 a.m.- Broadway Street and Union Street, Colton. Deputy assisted WSP with a one vehicle slide off. 8:06 a.m.- South Margin Street, St. John. Deputy received an APS referral. 8:38 a.m.- Broadway Street, Colton. Deputy received a report of a subject going door to door asking to use the WIFI. Deputy responded, and was unable to locate the...
CENTRAL FERRY — The U.S. government has reached an agreement with a rancher accused of allowing his cattle to trespass on federally managed lands along the Snake River. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington approved the settlement of case no, 2:18-cv-00024-SAB (E.D. Wash.), involving conflict between federal managers of the Central Ferry Habitat Management Unit adjacent and Riley’s River Ranch. U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa R. Waldreff said the settlement agreement between Riley’s River...
MOSCOW — The Moscow Police Department updated the public Tuesday, Dec. 27 on the investigation into the murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee GonCalves, 21 that occurred Nov. 13. Detectives do not believe professor and chairperson of the University of Idaho History department, Rebecca Scofield is involved in this crime, reports state. Scofield is currently suing a TikTok user for defamation in regards to the crime. Moscow PD states that there have been numerous i...
SPOKANE — Spokane County’s chief financial officer is out of a job. After more than a decade as the Whitman County administrative director and just two years as Spokane County’s chief financial officer, Gary Petrovich is unemployed. He was fired in November by the county commission — which includes Commissioners Al French, Mary Kuney and Josh. The county declined to discuss the reason for his termination....
COLFAX - The Colfax Food Pantry had two pipes burst in the last few weeks, Council on Aging and Human Services Executive Director Paige Collins stated in an email the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 27. Despite part of the pantry being flooded, the pantry still held it's food distribution for the community on Tuesday, Dec. 27, and plans to continue with food distribution as usual. A carpet had been soaked, and neighboring local business 'Signs and Designs' was fully flooded. The first pipe broke when...
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released its Monthly Wolf Report for November on Dec. 12. Included in the report was a meeting held by the Wolf Advisory Group (WAG) in Spokane Valley from Nov. 2-3 that also included staff members of the WDFW. Action items on the docket for discussion were both proposed by the WDFW. The first action items were topics that included: distribute wolf management plan, people and wolves in Washington, and topics table to new WAG members. Part of the action item was discussing the...
As Christmas concludes and the days of winter break for schools across Whitman County come to a close, several teams will start back up on the court or on the wrestling mat. For some teams in the county, as the season starts back up, so will the expectations. Several teams are currently represented in several different rankings from the Associated Press, Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and Washingtonwrestlingreport.net. On the wrestling side of things, Tekoa-Rosalia’s Alexis Taylor is currently ranked the eighth-best 1...
