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  • Boys wrestle at Tri-County Classic

    Roger Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Dec 30, 2021

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Four Whitman County boy wrestlers earned top spots at the Tri-County Classic on Dec. 23. Walker Montgomery wrestled at 120 pounds for Garfield-Palouse. Tekoa-Rosalia's Bryce Casey and Cullen Billings competed at 145 pounds and Timberwolf teammate Koa Razo at 160. Montgomery (2-2) opened the tournament by pinning Joseph Nixon (2-2), of Mount Spokane, in 1:22 to advance to the quarterfinals, where he was pinned by Colin Smith (5-8), of Hanford, in 2:06. In the wrestlebacks,...

  • Three girl wrestlers earn medals

    Roger Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Dec 30, 2021

    SPOKANE VALLEY - Three Whitman County wrestlers brought home medals from the Tri-County Classic on Dec. 23. Tekoa-Rosalia senior Jesse Casey and freshman Alexis "Lulu" Taylor each brought home silver medals and Colfax's Sydney Sisk finished with bronze in the girls division. In the 135-pound class, Casey (1-3) opened the tournament with a bye before pinning Emille Vincent (0-2), of Kettle Falls, in 2:35 during the second round of the tournament. In the bout for gold, Dayna Enderlin (6-4), of Han...

  • December Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette|Dec 30, 2021

    Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 Colfax Monday – Crispy chicken wrap with vegetables, fruit salad, dessert Thursday – Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Endicott Tuesday – No meal LaCrosse Tuesday – Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Oakesdale Wednesday – Lasagna, Roll, Salad Bar, Fruit, Coffee/Milk/Water Palouse Wednesday – Birthday party: Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert Pullman Tuesday – Breakfast casserole, Fruit, Cinnamon roll Friday... Full story

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  • Rural roads closed due to snowdrifts

    Olivia Harnack, Special to The Gazette|Dec 30, 2021

    COLFAX - Serveral rural roads are currently blocked due to drifting snow. State Highways 26, 127 and 194, were among those blocked due to snowdrifts on the highway. Many other rural roads were closed, too, including some where vehicles were stuck in drifts on the roadway, officials said. A Tekoa School District vehicle was among those reportedly stuck and abandoned on Warner Road. A fire truck was also stuck on Mullen Road, which connects Dry Creek Road to Hume Road. Plow crews are working on clearing the drifts, officials said. The National... Full story

  • Winter storm warning issued for Whitman County

    Whitman County Gazette|Dec 30, 2021

    COLFAX – A winter storm warning is in effect for Whitman County through Thursday night. The National Weather Service is predicting more snow with accumulations of up to 8 inches in some areas of the Palouse. The most snowfall is expected to be east of US 195. Some areas can expect ice accumulations of a light glaze of ice. Road conditions are projected to worsen during the storm making travel dangerous. "If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of a...