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Pullman Regional Hospital Maya Karelia Dahlin, a girl, was born Oct. 27, to parents Justin Dahlin and Sandra Castro Soriano, of Clarkston. Paternal Grandparents Steve Dahlin, of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Beulah Dahlin, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Mary Carmen, LaRomarosa, of Baja Calif., and Soriano Gonzalez, of Mexico....
Colfax Thursday, Nov. 7 Lasagna, caesar salad, green beans, apricots, brownies with caramel swirl Monday, Oct. 11 Closed Veterans Day Colton Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, no bake cookies Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, brownies. Pullman Friday, Nov. 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, strawberry cheesecake bars. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hardboiled egg;...
COLFAX — Athenaeum Club met on Nov. 1 at the Whitman County Library with Cheryl Lothspeich as hostess. Cammack and Colfax high school music teacher Emily Bopp are collaborating on the high school presentation of “Hello Dolly.” Athenaeum Yearbook Chair Mary Ann Wigen, welcomed a small part of the “Hello Dolly” cast who performed several enjoyable numbers for the club. The musical will be presented in its entirety at the high school later in November. Club President Celesta Dailey spoke of the “Festival of Trees,” an annual competition h...
GARFIELD — The town of Garfield is one of seven communities receiving a $30,000 grant from the Community Heart and Soul Initiative receiving a $30,000 grant. The Heart and Soul Initiative recognizes communities with a population of 30,000 or less in the foundation’s 20-county service and the city is tasked with engaging residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, and how to better its future. “I was ecstatic to hear Garfield is a grant recipient for the Heart and Soul Program,” President of Community of Garfiel...
ROSALIA- The Fire Department volunteers closed out another annual pig roast fundraiser bringing in a crowd of supportive community Saturday, Nov. 2. The fundraiser served over 170 people, Rosalia Fire Chief Laura Lautenschlager said. Lautenschlager said they had 60 items in the Silent Auction. "Everything sold," she said. "There was a variety of gift baskets, a BB gun, a drum of oil and various gift certificates." All the proceeds from the event go back into the fire department and the Rosalia...
November has arrived and has announced its presence on this rainy cold Monday morning with SNOW! And not just occasional small flakes but a speedy cascade of puffy wet clumps. Combine that with Sunday’s “fall back” return from Daylight Savings Time, add a 4:27 p.m. sunset, and stir well. With November comes, Thanksgiving and numerous holiday happenings. Among them are a few date changes for regularly scheduled events at the Garfield American Legion Hall: The weekly Garfield Farmers’ Market...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Superior Court Clerk’s Office temporarily modified its services due to an ongoing statewide system outage caused by unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network. The Administrative Office of the Courts has secured essential systems and is actively working to restore full functionality. During this period, the Clerk’s Office will continue to provide essential services with some adjustments. The Clerk’s Office remains open during regular business hours, processing filings of pleadings, emergency orders,...
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...
PASCO — State Attorney General candidate Pete Serrano is keeping his spirits high as he watches ballots return over the next several days in the Nov. 5 general election. Early returns Tuesday night, showed Serrano trailing Nick Brown; the two are vying to replace Bob Ferguson, who is running for governor. The unofficial early tally showed Brown with 1,412,902 votes (56.47%) and Serrano with 1,087,107 (43.45%). Brown was leading in 10 counties; Serrano in 28, including 19 of the 20 in Eastern Washington. At press time, Chelan County had yet t...
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...
