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COLFAX — Palouse Conservation District is inviting farmers and ranchers to a November Soil Health Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 14. The breakfast is taking place at The Center, adjacent to the Whitman County Library, located at 110 South Main Street. Farmers and ranchers are invited to start their morning with coffee and breakfast while discovering innovative soil health practices being implemented by fellow producers. The featured speaker is Brian Bohnhoff of Precision Bio, who will be presenting on “Leveraging Biology on You...
COLFAX — Whitman County Public Health (WCPH) is investigating an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) within the county. As of November 1, there have been 48 confirmed cases, an increase of 11 since October 25. Health officials are urging those diagnosed to complete a five-day course of antibiotics and to remain isolated until treatment is finished. Public health staff actively contact new cases to conduct interviews and trace potential exposures. Pertussis, caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium, spreads through respiratory droplets f...
COLFAX — A high-speed pursuit ended Saturday afternoon when a motorcyclist crashed into a field west of Colfax following an attempt by deputies to make a traffic stop on the motorcycle for speeding on State Route 26, according to law enforcement. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, a wildlife agent attempted to stop the motorcycle on Saturday, Nov. 2, for a separate violation, but the driver, Derek Adams, 32, of Richland, refused to pull over. Authorities said that as the motorcycle entered Colfax, Adams continued to evade off...
COLFAX - A ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of four new passing lanes along State Route 26 took place on Wednesday Oct. 30 Representatives and community members gathered at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds to mark the grand opening of the lanes between Dusty and Colfax. Washington State Department of Transportation Regional Administrator Charlene Kay said the ribbon cutting represents how it all started, with collaboration of elected officials and local partners. "It has been a...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4 Oct. 29 Dennis Glyn Jr. Alexander, 54, second-degree assault, domestic violence. Held without bail through Superior Court. Oct. 30 Josue Emiliano Jimenez, 48, controlled substance (meth). Held without bail through Superior Court. Elijah Jonas Regan, 39, driving under the influence. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Mesur Khaled Yosuf, 21, driving under the influence (additional influence first-degree negligent driving. Oct. 3...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 Oct. 29 9:25 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 11:27 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 12:06 p.m.- U.S. Highway 272 milepost 16, Palouse. CPS referral. 12:49 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Colton. DARE. 1:11 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 2:07 p.m.- Union Street, Colton. DARE. 2:51 p.m.- Fonner Street, Endicott. Juvenile problem. 4:04 p.m.- Hammer Grade Road, LaCrosse. Burglary rep...
COLFAX— The Colfax Police department reported the following incidents from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31 Oct 24 8:21 a.m.- Suspicious person/circumstance Red Tail Ridge. 9:05 a.m.- Welfare check Crestview Drive, area. 10:31 a.m.- Suicidal person South Hillcrest Drive. 12:59 p.m.- Domestic dispute, Jeremy Robinson arrested, South Hillcrest Drive. Oct. 28 7:14 a.m.- Traffic violation U.S. Highway 195, southbound from the North Colfax city limits. 9:22 a.m.- Animal problem, complaint, South East Colfax. Oct. 29 10:14 a.m.- Citizen assist North Main S...
COLFAX— The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 Oct. 25 Craig and Maureen Rickett, of Oakesdale, undeveloped land only, Oakesdale, to William and Kathryn Auvil, of Oakesdale, parcel 1-0645-00-17-09-0000, $25,000. Oct. 26 Darby and Melissa Anderson, of Auburn, Calif., 935 SW Mies Street, Pullman, to Bud and Anna Blair, of Pullman, $449,900. Oct. 28 Michael McPherson, of Clarkston, 802 South Vista Point Drive, Colfax, to Yuki Lee, of Colfax, $247,000. TD Matrix, LLC, of Lewiston, 127...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office issued the following wedding licenses from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 Oct. 28 Joseph Michael, Schylz Foster, 21, of Pullman; to Maeve Elizabeth Rucker, 21, of Pullman Oct. 29 Luke Edward Morris, 46, of Endicott; to Erin Michelle Bailey, 31, of Endicott. Oct. 30 Iuka Valpecula Darling, 27, of Pullman; to Kaylyn Selene Alexis Bast, 26, of Vancouver. Oct. 31 Aiden Vincent McKinney, 33, of Pullman; to Georgina Marielle Ramos Avalos, 25, of Pullman. Justin Scott Ball, 43, of Albion; to Atticus Lebaron Hig...
COLFAX— Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 1 Nov. 1 • Tyson Zinkgraf, driving under the influence, released from custody, personal recognizance conditions no possession of or consumption of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances. Must drive with a valid license. Defendant shall appear for mandatory pretrial on Dec. 6, in Colfax, bond exonerated. • Chase Christiensen pleads guilty to minor in possession, under 21 in public exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor, sentenced to...
COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioner Michael Largent announced his resignation from the Board of County Commissioners during the regular board meeting Monday, Nov. 4. After 18 years serving on the board, Largent said it is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that he is resigning effective at 5 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2025. “The reason I’m giving little over two and a half months is I think we need to leave adequate time for people to consider whether or not they would like to put their name forward,” Largent said to those in attendance. Largent...
COLFAX –– Michael Baumgartner is currently looking to win the 5th Congressional District seat in Eastern Washington. The 5th Congressional District spans across 11 counties including Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Stevens, Whitman, Walla Walla, Garfield, Asotin, Columbia and sections of Franklin and Adams County. The seat has been held since 2004 by long-time incumbent Cathy McMorris Rogers. As of press time, Baumgartner, is leading with 59.82% of votes across the 11 counties the district covers, Carmela Conroy is currently at 40.04% across the...
COLFAX - Take a look at the Nov. 5 election map and the only place you will see blue in Eastern Washington is Whitman County. Due to the influence of Washington State University students and faculty, Kamala Harris got a tepid nod to be president, edging former President Donald J. Trump by a mere 400 votes. At the end of counting Tuesday night, Harris received 5,748 votes in Whitman County; Trump received 5,343. But that's the only place east of the Cascades, Harris got the nod. And in this elect...
COLFAX — As of Thursday, November 7, Roger Sandberg is leading the race for Whitman County Superior Court Judge Position 1, holding 60.49% of the votes. “I am honored and humbled to have the support of everybody throughout this process,” said Sandberg. “I look forward to serving the citizens of Whitman County as Superior Court Judge.” With 80 precincts reporting, Sandberg has received 6,508 votes, while challenger Jenna Brozik follows with 4,220 votes, amounting to 39.22% of the total. There were also 31 write-in votes, totaling 0.29%. Br...
COLFAX — Two legislative representative positions are up on the General Election ballot. Running for State Representative Position 1 incumbent Mary Dye takes the lead against Patrick Miller and Position 2 sees a lead in votes by Joe Schmick against Pam Kohlmeier. Statewide Dye is leading with 38,933, 66.21% of the votes with Miller behind at 19,734, 33.56% and 139, 0.24% write-ins. Whitman County voters have voted Dye in the lead at 6,272 votes, 55.59%, with Miller behind at 4,997 votes, 44.29%. “Joe (Schmick) and I are here in Garfield Cou...
COLFAX — As of Thursday, Nov. 7, Democratic candidate Bob Ferguson is leading the statewide race for Washington governor with 56.13% of the vote, while Republican candidate Dave Reichert holds 43.68%. Over 2.8 million votes have been counted across the state, with 5,631 write-in votes recorded, making up 0.2% of the total votes cast. The race is closer in Eastern Washington counties, with Reichert leading in rural areas: Lincoln County: Reichert has 76.26% (3,961 votes), while Ferguson holds 23.41% (1,216 votes). Whitman County: Reichert l...
State Measures Initiative No. 2066 Yes - 51.35% No - 48.65% Initiative No. 2091 Yes - 36.62% No - 63.38% Initiative No. 2177 Yes - 38.26% No - 61.74% Initiative No. 2124 Yes - 44.64% No - 55.36% Federal United States President/Vice President Kamala Harris/Tim Walz - 58.18% Donald Trump/JD Vance - 38.82% U.S. State Senator Maria Cantwell - 59.68% Dr. Raul Garcia - 40.08% Write In - .24% Congressional District 5 - U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner - 59.82% Carmela Conroy - 40.04% Write In - .13% State...
COLFAX — Several levies were on this year’s General Election Ballot; results for the ballot count as of Thursday, Nov. 7 are as follows for each town. COLTON —The town of Colton proposes one levy in this year’s General Election concerning supporting general operations, street improvement and water maintenance. Proposition No. 853 is a one-year proposition for the town’s property tax at 80 cents per $1,000 in assessed property value, to raise the town $30,000. The levy passed with 128, 71.11% voting yes and 53, 29.28% against. ENDICOTT...
COLFAX — On the ballot this election season Initiative 2066 passed, prohibiting state and local governments from restricting access to natural gas. The initiative would also prohibit the state building code council from discouraging or punishing the use of natural gas in any building. It requires gas and utility companies, cities or towns that provide natural gas to provide people or corporations natural gas even if other energy services or sources are available. A total of 2,793,408 voted state-wide, with 1,434,521, 51.35% voting in favor, a...
COLFAX –– As of Nov. 7, Initiative 2109 is currently failing to pass in the state election. Initiative 2109 would, “Repeal an excise tax imposed on the sale or exchange of long-term capital assets by individuals who have annual capital gains of over $250,000,” according to the Washington State Voters Pamphlet. As of press time, Initiative 2109, is failing with only 1,036,520, 36.62%, of votes across the state, with 1,793,641, 63.38%, of voters casting ballots against the measure. In Whitman County, the initiative has garnered 4,360, 38.41%,...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Whitman County Parks Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements BID NO. KBWSI24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids for the Whitman County Kamiak Butte Water System Improvements (PN: KBWSI24) project will be received in paper copy form by Whitman County Board of County Commissioners, State of Washington, at the Whitman County Courthouse Council Chambers in Colfax, WA, until 10:20 A.M. local time, on Monday, November 18, 2024, at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read. Any bids received after the specified...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF Filing and Hearing Notice is hereby given that Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 has prepared a proposed budget for 2025 and that the District Commissioners will hold a hearing on the proposed budget on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics. A copy of the proposed budget is on file and may be inspected at the Business Office at Whitman Hospital, 1200 W. Fairview, Colfax, WA. Published October 31 and November 7, 2024...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Colfax City Council will hold Public Hearings to discuss Revenue Sources, Levy Certification for the City and the MPD, Monday November 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Published November 7 and 14, 2024...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-22-937692-BB Title Order No.: 8776584 Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 744145 Parcel Number(s): 1-1745-00-14-12-0000 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: FLOYD J. SCHMELTER, A SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Current Truste...
Notice of Trustee’s Sale of Commercial Loan(s) Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 61.24 Et Seq. Current Deed of Trust Information Grantor: Breckenridge Group Pullman WA, LLC Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Greyhawk SSOF Aspen Heights Lender, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: LPSL Corporate Services, Inc. Current servicer of the deed of trust: n/a Reference number of the deed of trust: 759447; 759448; 759449; 759450; 762642; 762643; 784491; and 785073 Parcel number(s): 1-2172-00-00-00-0015; 1-2172-00-00-00-0016;...
