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PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Women’s Leadership Guild is hosted its annual grant award celebration Tuesday, Nov. 19, awarded $2,000 grants to five non-profits. During the Grant Award Celebration at the Lewis Alumni Center on the WSU Campus, the guild is distributing $10,000 in grant awards to five regional nonprofits that empower women’s and children’s health and wellness. The evening included a special presentation by Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary President Sharon Hall who shared about the Auxiliary’s continued funding success...
COLFAX - The P1FCU Credit Union Colfax branch hosted the Colfax Chamber of Commerce November Mixer, Thursday, Nov. 14 with Thanksgiving Bingo and the chance to socialize. P1FCU branch manager Anne McCrae said she was privileged to hold the event for the Chamber. The event catered by Serfes had a variety of appetizers, refreshments and conversation. "We are excited to bring new exciting things for 2025 and looking forward to everything going on," said Colfax Chamber of Commerce Vice President...
COLFAX - The official launch event for nonprofit organization Rae of Change Lucy's Legacy brought the community together to talk about addiction, mental health and overdoses. The organization had several speakers and awarded a $1,000 scholarship and donated $2,000 to the Union Gospel Mission. Rae of Change Executive Assistant Sharon Herridge introduced speakers and opened as Emcee. Change is to help people find their purpose, build upon their strengths and ultimately foster hope for a bright...
PALOUSE –– One way people can be categorized is by the way they track the seasons—some depend on the calendar, others by sport schedules, and still others, by the weather. My tracker of choice is the frequency of truck traffic on Route 27. Another year of crops have been harvested and transported to their storage units, and all is now relatively quiet. The 3 a.m. 18-wheelers that signaled the beginning of another work day are now gone and have left silence in their wake. Truck traffic, along with field planting and harvest are all segme...
The cost of a gallon of fuel may increase by 45 cents per gallon in the wake of the I-2117 failure. The CO2 tax already jumped; it is set at auctions and on private markets when organizations covered by the law purchase allowances covering their emissions. Immediately after voters decided to keep Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions, allowance prices on the private market jumped by more than 10% to about $57 per metric ton of CO2, according to the cCarbon dashboard of Washington Carbon Allowances. This capped off an increase of more than $20/MT d...
After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing our nation with civility and respect. It is time to go back to acting for the common good. Enough is enough! Our country needs leaders, irrespective of party affiliation, to set aside differences and unite---not demagogue and jockey for power. America is weakened by the continual onslaught of character assassinations, false accusations, misinformation, and bitterness which has been pervasive over the last dozen years. We do not know who to trust or...
PULLMAN — Whitman County has reported 15 more whooping cough cases this month, bringing the total to 63 since the outbreak began earlier this fall. Whitman County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to help curb the spread of the illness, also known as pertussis. Officials recommend covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing, staying home if sick, washing hands frequently and ensuring vaccinations are up to date. Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can be especially dangerous for infants and t...
COLFAX — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has resumed firearms background checks after a two-week suspension caused by security concerns with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) data systems. The WSP’s Secure Automated Firearms E-Check (SAFE) system regained connectivity with the AOC data repository on Sunday, Nov. 17, allowing delayed checks to resume. During the outage, WSP processed non-AOC-related requests to minimize disruptions. On average, the agency receives 700 background check requests daily. Once service was restored, per...
PULLMAN — The Washington State University (WSU) Board of Regents voted 8-1 on Friday, Nov. 15, to raise tuition by the maximum amount allowed under state law for the 2025-2026 academic year. The 3% increase marks the ninth consecutive year of tuition hikes at WSU, raising annual in-state undergraduate tuition by $339 to $11,644. The increase is tied to the growth in Washington’s median hourly wage, as mandated by state law, and is expected to generate an additional $3 million for the university. Regents were presented with reports pro...
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) started an online open house Friday, Nov. 15 through Friday, Dec. 6, for the Lower Snake River Dams Transportation Study. The online study is of road and rail transportation impacts and needs if the Lower Snake River dams were removed and if barges could no longer be used. The first of four phases of the Lower Snake River Dam Transportation Study began in April 2024 in which WSDOT started gathering and analyzing information about the movement of goods on barges, trucks and t...
PULLMAN—Washington State University (WSU) has secured a $3 million federal grant to enhance safety and security measures on its Pullman campus. The funding, awarded through the 2024 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ Technology and Equipment Program, represents the largest award received by any agency in Washington state. Nationwide, the program distributed over $240 million. The grant will fund the WSU Pullman Safety Enhancement Project, which includes the installation of 120 new security cameras, increasing the campus total to...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s Office has processed approximately 2,500 additional vote-by-mail ballots from this month’s general election. Most small taxing district levies across the county are on track to pass. However, several measures, including the Endicott parks levy, Rosalia’s streets and parks levies, Uniontown’s parks levy, Tekoa’s parks levy and Garfield’s cemetery levy, are still failing. These measures require a super majority for approval. The Auditor’s Office reports about 300 ballots remain to be counted. The next update...
Jail Log COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Nov. 13 to Nov. 18 Nov. 13 Daymo James Sams, 38, warrant third-degree driving with a suspended license through Kittitas County District Court; warrant third-degree driving with a suspended license through Franklin County District Court. $16,000 cash bail only. Third degree driving with a suspended license through Whitman County District Court, $500 cash bail only. Justin Chance Stringer, 31, warrant possession of a controlled substance with intent to d...
GARFIELD — A 15-year-old male from Garfield was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 12, on charges of accessory to false reports of explosives in public or private places. This arrest follows a several months-long investigation into a series of hoax emergency calls targeting police departments across the country. The arrest, made by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office under a felony warrant from Nez Perce County, was the result of a detailed investigation led by Lewiston Police Department Detective Zach Thomas. According to the Lewiston Police Dep...
COLFAX — The online courts system in Washington, which was taken offline earlier this month due to a cyber security breach, is gradually returning online, with some counties seeing a slower return to normal operations. The system, which provides essential services such as criminal background checks and firearm eligibility assessments, was down for nearly two weeks. This disruption created significant challenges for local prosecutors, judges, and court staff, particularly in smaller counties. “There have been some postponements,” said Adam...
Public Hearing The Town of Rosalia will be holding a Public Hearing on November 26th, 2024 regarding the 2025 Preliminary Budget. Hearing will start at 7:30pm at 110 W Fifth St.,Rosalia. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to Rosalia City Hall, 110 W Fifth St. or PO Box 277 Rosalia, WA 99170. Published November 14 and 21, 2024...
NOTICE OF REVIEW UTILITY FEE CHANGES NOTICE is hereby given than the City of Pullman will consider, at the City Council meeting on December 3, 2024, 6% increases to the monthly water, sewer, and stormwater fees. These increases are to help offset the impact of inflation associated with the costs of providing utility services. For additional information, please refer to the City Council Regular Meeting agenda of September 27, 2022 (https://www.pullman-wa.gov/Sept27Agenda) and/or the meeting recording (https://www.pullman-wa.gov/Sept27Meeting...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Malden is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Clerk-Treasurer. Prior governmental accounting, BARS coding & accounting/bookkeeping experience is preferred. A minimum of 18-20 hours a week is required. Salary starts at $20 an hour DOE. There are no benefits. A detailed job description is available by emailing [email protected]. Cover letters and resumes from prospective candidates may be submitted in person at 119 West Broadway Ave, emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Town of Malden, 14...
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Colfax is requesting proposals for the position of Municipal Judge for the City of Colfax Municipal Court. Proposals may be sent to the City of Colfax, P O Box 229, Colfax, WA 99111 by 5 p.m. December 6, 2024. Published November 21 and 28, 2024...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY NO. 24-4-00127-38 Estate of CLARA JEAN MANSFIELD, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Connie J. Hall as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (...
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Tekoa will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6 P.M, December 2, 2024, at the regular council meeting at Tekoa City Hall for the Final Budget Hearing. All citizens are invited to attend. Eliza Evans-Teague, Clerk/Treasurer Published November 21 and 28, 2024...
Notice of Budget Hearing Town of Endicott The 2025 budget hearing for the Town of Endicott will be held on Tuesday, December 10,2024, in the town hall at 7:00 p.m. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained from the office of the city clerk during normal business hours from December 1, 2024, Until December 10,2024. Citizens attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the entire budget. Published November 21, 2024...
