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COLFAX — Athenaeum held its annual Chirstmas Luncheon, Friday, Dec.6, at the Colfax Lutheran Church. The yearbook commitee beautifully decorated the room including Chirstmas inspired table centerpieces handmade by Jill Gfeller. Using the year’s theme, “First Ladies,” the lunceon featured foods from recipes by Hillary Clinton and Nancy Reagan with handmade and decorated gingerbread ornaments using a Michelle Obama recipe. The event closed with forner Colfax High School choir teacher, Cary Cammack, leading the group in the singing of Christm...
COLFAX - The Perkins House hosted a Vintage Holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7, with models decked out in their Christmas best for a historical fashion show. Perkins House Outreach Coordinator Jill Gfeller said though the crowd was small onlookers loved every minute of it. Gfeller said Perkins House textile Coordinator Hannah Strong put together all the outfits and fitted the models ranging from age 4 to their late twenties. Strong said there were 14 models including Sarah McKnight, Grace...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Commissioners signed an interagency agreement with Washington State University (WSU) extension office during the Monday, Dec. 2, regular commission meeting. Presenting the interagency agreement was WSU Assistant Director of Extension Michael Gaffney. “After a couple of false starts, what I have to present to you for your consideration is a corrected document and it is the interagency agreement for 2025 to support the WSU extension office in Whitman County,” Gaffney reported. Gaffney reported the monthly contr...
Jail Logs COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9: Dec. 3 Derek Allen Adamas, 32, out of county warrant theft of a motor vehicle. $5,000 bond or $5,000 cash bail through Benton County Superior Court. Michael Loren Sevdy, 63, warrant 6 counts of felony harassment. Held on a $250,000 bond or $250,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Dec. 4 Cody Joseph Varner, 28, warrant possession of a controlled substance. Held on a $25,000 bond or $2,500 cash bail through District Court. Dec. 5 Emma M...
COLFAX - Several Conservation Districts updated commissioners during the Monday, Dec. 9, workshop on where they are this year and their plans going into the new year. Pine Creek Conservation District Pine Creek Conservation District located at 401 U.S. Highway 27 in Oakesdale, reported first on new hires, what they are offering and plans moving forward. Pine Creek Conservation District Manager Casey Lowder stated the district serves the northeast part of Whitman County and works closely with...
COLFAX — Pullman Mayor Francis Benjamin updated County Commissioners on the Pullman Downtown Project opening discussion for future possible .09 funding, during the Monday, Dec. 9, workshop. The county previously awarded $200,000 to the project from the Whitman County Economic Development Public Facilities, .09 Funds, a sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties. Benjamin opened by saying the City appreciates the support the county has provided with .09 funding. “We understand that there might still be some available so wan...
COLFAX- The holidays are starting off with a fun-filled day of Winterfest sales and family activities. On Saturday, Dec. 7, community members and residents from across the Palouse could be seen filling the streets of Colfax for Christmas shopping, visiting with Santa, singing and lighting a tree. Colfax Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Schad said the event was great and it looks like a lot of people came out despite the rainy weather. "It stopped just in time for the parade, and...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00153-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLET M. HICKMAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00151-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE MATHIS, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Colfax City Council will hold a Public Hearing Monday December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss adopting the City of Colfax FY 2025 Budget and the MPD FY 2025 Budget. Published December 5 and 12, 2024...
NOTICE OF A CONDITIONAL USE HEARING The public was notified on July 11, 2024, of a conditional use permit request for “AMS 2024 BTS-Pullman WA, LLC” and the permit was approved by the Board of Adjustment on July 25, 2024. The permit was issued by the Planning Office on July 31, 2024, and the appeal period ended on August 21, 2024. It has come to the attention of the Planning Office that there was a typo in the information the Planning Office gave to the Board of Adjustment; instead of saying “AMS 2024 BTS-Pullman WA, LLC” it was spelled...
REVISED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00154-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDNA E. FITZGERALD, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing...
Colfax Monday, Dec. 2 Homemade mac and cheese, green beans, salad bar, apple slices, chocolate chip cookies. Friday, Dec. 5 Chicken alfredo, broccoli, salad bar, peaches, birthday dessert pumpkin cake. Colton Wednesday, Dec. 4 Chicken alfredo, broccoli, caesar salad, fruit, birthday dessert. Palouse Thursday, Dec. 4 Chicken chili, broccoli salad, fruit, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, Nov. 29 Closed Native American Heritage Day. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Ham and cheese toasty, pasta salad, fruit salad, cranberry muffins....
COLFAX — The Friends of Hospice are hosting the annual Tree of Light and Remembrance Ceremonies in both Colfax and Pullman. The Pullman ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Bishop Place Event Center, 815 Southeast Klemgard Street. In Colfax a ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the local branch of the Whitman County Library. Friends of Hospice are offering attendees the opportunity to honor loved ones they have lost, including parents and grandparents who have passed. The ceremonies w...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Developmental Services is teaming up with DreamWorks Inc., LMK Inc., and Boost Collaborative setting up three Giving Trees. The Giving Trees will be located at two places in Colfax, the Whitman County Courthouse and Public Service Building and one will be in Pullman at the Human Services Building. Gifts items requested along with directions are located on tags and items collected will be distributed to adults who live in Whitman County with developmental disabilities. Those who give can return the gift wrapped i...
COLFAX - The Colfax Chamber of Commerce, Fonks Coffeehouse owners and a large group of residents gathered outside the newly renovated Coffeehouse to celebrate with a ribbon cutting on Monday, Nov. 25. Outside the coffeehouse located at 112 North Main Street, Colfax, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Schad presented owner Amy Warwick with flowers and thanked everyone for attending to celebrate everything the business went through to rebuild. The coffee shop located at 112 North Main...
COLFAX - This year's presentation of "Hello Dolly" had Colfax seniors taking the lead as Dolly Levi and Vandergelder. For both seniors, Matthew Morgan, 18, and Claire Rowland, 17, this will be the second musical performance they have done in the Colfax theater during their high school careers. Rowland said playing Dolly was the second time she has been in the musical with her first performance being in the 2022 production of "Oliver!" "I was double casted. I played Bett and Mrs. Brewing," she...
PALOUSE — With the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings football season just coming to an end last Saturday, the boys basketball team will get little rest before the start of the basketball season. The total roster number is still TBD as football just got done, but coach Nate Holbrook said it looks like his team will have 25 players. Seniors this year include cross country runners Brendan and Kieran Snekvik, both playing guard, along with football players Bryce Pfaff (guard), Landon Orr (post) and Macent Rardon (post). The Vikings finished l...
PALOUSE — After going 18-8 last year with a 12-1 stretch in the second half of the season, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings girls basketball team is back on the court. The Vikings made it to the State quarterfinals where they fell to Sunnyside Christian (23-5 last season) by just five points, 37-32. Gar-Pal graduated just one senior last year in Zoe Laughary, but are still relatively young with a lone senior this year in Camryn Blankenchip. The 5-foot-6 guard will be among juniors Elena Flansburg and Morgan Lentz with sophomore Kyra B...
COLFAX — Two people were arrested on multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit through Whitman County that ended with the discovery of drugs, weapons and explosive materials in the suspect’s vehicle, according to the Washington State Patrol. Angel Figeroa Cartagena, 36, homeless, is charged with driving under the influence, attempting to elude a police vehicle, possession of controlled substances including methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl; unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, possession of an explosive device and...
COLFAX — The Port of Whitman County Commissioners approved the Port’s 2025 budget after a discussion and public hearing during the Thursday, Nov. 21, regular commission meeting. The budget outlines the Port’s expected revenues from its leases and tax levy, its expenditures for operations, debt service and capital investments to support economic vitality of Whitman County and the region. Projected carryforward balances expected from Dec. 31, come to a total of $11,255,527. “Our 2025 budget reflects our commitment to building stronger, more vi...
COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioners awarded Mangum Construction the bid for work on the Kamiak Butte Water Project during the regular meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Commissioner Art Swannack said the bid from Mangum Construction, of Clarkston, was the lowest bidder at $430,347.98. Whitman County Director of Emergency Management Bill Tensfeld said the project will replace the well house and a couple thousand feet of water line. “It will include a booster station,” said Tensfeld, noting construction will start in the spring and go appro...
District Court COLFAX—Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Nov. 22 Nov. 22 Madison Sickels was found guilty of third-degree theft, therefore has seven days of jail with credit for zero days served. The defendant has a total of $1543 in fees and must pay the total restitution of $1,000 by Dec. 5, 2024 and all remaining financial obligations by Feb. 28, 2025. Defendant has probation for 24 months, with a $25 monthly probation fee unless the fee is reduced by the probation department. The d...
Land Transactions COLFAX—The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 15 to Nov. 19 Nov. 15 Pullman Progress One L.L.C., of Pullman, 805 NE Terre View Drive, Pullman, to Schweitzer Center, LLC, of Pullman, assessed value $3,677,278, Nov. 18 Linda Stanfield, of Spokane, agriculture classified udner current use chapter, Whitman County, to Gerty Farms, LLC, of Palouse, 2-0000-4516-03-4490, $248,200. Gregory and Carolyn Struble, of Bedford, Texas., 315 East Poplar Street, Colfax, to Gregory and Car...
