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  • County addresses missing election ballots

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    COLFAX — Registered voters in Whitman County are expressing concerns regarding the distribution of ballots for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. Reports indicate between 200 and 300 ballots are unaccounted for, as only 99.6% of ballots were successfully processed. County officials confirmed that issues occurred during the distribution phase, despite all ballots being processed at the Spokane plant on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison noted that while the United States Postal Service (USPS) marked the ballots as ...

  • Pullman Building Supply to close one month earlier than expected

    Olivia Harnack, The Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    PULLMAN — Pullman Building Supply will close its doors this Saturday, Nov.1, a month earlier than previously announced. The store, located on the south end of town, had initially set November 30 as its final day of operation when managers announced its closure in July. The decision to expedite the closure was made because there was insufficient demand in the Pullman market to sustain the business. Pullman Building Supply opened in 1996, north of downtown, before relocating to its current building in 2015. While the Pullman location will shut d...

  • LaCrosse business honored with Excellence on Main award

    The Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    LACROSSE — Startin’s Repair, a LaCrosse-based business, has been recognized with an Excellence on Main Award from the Washington State Main Street Program. This award celebrates organizations contributing to community revitalization across Washington. The program recently announced its annual winners, with Startin’s Repair receiving honors for its commitment to persevering and aiding in local revitalization efforts....

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    Oct 31, 2024

  • Candidate Profiles: 9th District State Representative

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    Patrick Miller Age: 46 Hometown: Cheney, WA Experience: Firefighter, Computer Security Family: Laurie, wife of 14 years and 7 year old daughter Fiona. Candidates have been given a 100 words to answer each question and answers have not been edited. Question 1: In recent years, state agencies have used purported habitat and wildlife concerns as a reason to implement new regulations on farmers and ranchers. Those regulations have impacted the livelihoods or rural residents. What would you do in the Legislature to protect farmers and ranchers...

  • County addresses missing election ballots

    Olivia Harnack, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    COLFAX — Registered voters in Whitman County are expressing concerns regarding the distribution of ballots for the upcoming General Election on Nov. 5. Reports indicate between 200 and 300 ballots are unaccounted for, as only 99.6% of ballots were successfully processed. County officials confirmed that issues occurred during the distribution phase, despite all ballots being processed at the Spokane plant on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison noted that while the United States Postal Service (USPS) marked the ballots as ...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY NO. 24-4-00133-38 Estate of JILL MARY MEGOW, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this 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,...

  • ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    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...

  • NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    NOTICE OF INVITATION TO BID: Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics (WHMC/Colfax) is soliciting sealed proposals for Therapy Services Remodel. Bids are to be sealed and filed on or before 2pm, Wednesday, November 20 at Whitman Hospital’s Admin Conference Room, 1200 W Fairview St, Colfax, WA 99111 at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid proposal security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, postal money order, or surety bond made payable to WHMC, for a sum not less than fiv...

  • PUBLIC Notice of Meeting Change

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    PUBLIC Notice of Meeting Change The November commissioners’ meeting for Whitman County Fire District 12 has been changed to Tuesday, November 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at 252 Whelan Rd, Pullman, WA Published October 24 and 31, 2024...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF Filing and Hearing

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    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

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a final budget hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. M ain Street to discuss the 2025 Budget. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours from the date of publication of this notice until November 14, 2024. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact L...

  • NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE NOTICE is hereby given that the city of Pullman has issued a Preliminary Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) pursuant to the rules of the State Environmental Policy Act for a proposal submitted by Morgan Porter, Civil Engineer, City of Pullman which involves: The project consists of the construction of approximately 6,000 linear feet of 16” diameter water main line along the north side of Terre View Drive and Airport Road, from 1,400 FT east of Northwood to the existing facilities at the P...

  • Public Hearing

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    Public Hearing Will be held by Rosalia Town Council on November12th, 2024 regarding revenue for the 2025 budget. Hearing will begin 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 October 31 and November 7, 2024...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Tekoa will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6 P.M., November 4, 2024, at the regular council meeting at Tekoa City Hall for the Tax Levy Hearing. All citizens are invited to attend. Eliza Evans-Teague, Clerk/Treasurer” Published October 31, 2024...

  • NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

    Liz Powell, Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No: **********2038 TS No: 24-11399 PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 RCW Grantor: RUDOLPH B. SCHROEDER Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ. Trustee’s address is 144 Railroad Avenue, Suite 236, Edmonds, WA 98020-4100 (206) 331-3280 Trustee’s agent for service is Gary Krohn, Reg. Agent, whose address is 144 Railr...

  • Sandberg leads Whitman County superior court race

    Olivia Harnack, Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    COLFAX — As of Election Night, Tuesday, November 5, Roger Sandberg is leading the race for Whitman County Superior Court Judge Position 1, holding 60.6% 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 6,421 votes, while challenger Jenna Brozik follows with 4,137 votes, amounting to 39.1% of the total. There were also 30 write-in votes, totaling...

  • Majority of levies pass

    Teresa Simpson, The Whitman County Gazette|Oct 31, 2024

    COLFAX — Several levies were on this year’s General Election Ballot; results for the ballot count 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 52, 28.99% against. ENDICOTT— The town of Endicott is proposi...

  • State Route 26 passing lanes completed

    Teresa Simpson, Gazette Reporter|Oct 29, 2024

    COLFAX — Four newly constructed State Route 26 passing lanes have been completed after three years of work. Communications Manager Ryan Overton said the $11.1 million project started with the first three passing lanes starting in 2022 and running through 2023. A second project for the fourth climbing lane started in June of this year, between Dusty and Colfax. “It’s been open now for a little over a week,” Overton said, noting all the traffic control is gone at the location. A ribbon cutting to celebrate will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Wed...

  • David P. Repp, Jr.

    David P. Repp, Jr.

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad David P. Repp, JR, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated pharmacist, who left us on October 13, at the age of 81. Born on October 30, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, Dave dedicated his life to serving others. He graduated from Washington State University with a degree in pharmacy and spent over 50 years as a pharmacist at the Elk Drug Store and Shopko in Pullman, where he was known not only for his expertise, but also... Full story

  • J. Brent Nielsen

    J. Brent Nielsen

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    J. Brent Nielsen passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born September 10, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian (Kuna), Idaho, learning the meaning of hard work. He attended Utah State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1971. On March 20, 1970 he married Ginny Lou Burlingame and they had four children: Jason, Jeff, Jerry and Jamie. For a short while they lived in Moses Lake, Wash., where Brent worked for John... Full story

  • Mildred Isabelle Beitzel

    Mildred Isabelle Beitzel

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Isabelle Beitzel. Her Memorial Service will be held in the Spangle Community Christian Church October 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A salad and dessert potluck reception for the many people whose lives were touched by Mildred throughout her 101 years will be held in the church basement immediately following the memorial. Mildred Beitzel went to be with her Lord Jesus and into the presence of her Father God September 27, 2024, four weeks... Full story

  • Daniel Paul Shoemaker

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    Captain Daniel Paul Shoemaker, U.S. Army (Retired), 45, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, with military honors. A reception will follow at the V.F.W. Hall. "Life has improved immeasurably since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." Dan was born on June 8, 1979 in Little Rock, Ark., to Terry and Kathy Shoemaker. He graduated from Sylvan Hills HS in... Full story

  • Senior Menus

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    Colfax Thursday, Oct. 24 Chuck roast, red roasted potatoes, 3 bean salad, pears, cranberry muffins Monday, Oct. 28 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae bar Colton Wednesday, Oct. 30 Spooky surprise, meatloaf, potato fingers, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin bars with cream cheese Pullman Friday, Oct. 25 Chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce and diced tomatoes, cream cheese cups Tuesday, Oct. 29 Spooky surprise, mummy meatloaf, potato zombie fingers, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin bar...

  • Births

    Whitman County Gazette|Oct 24, 2024

    Pullman Regional Hospital Zander James Port, a boy, was born Oct. 14, 2024, to parents Dylan and Emilie Port, of Pullman. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Jeff and Lacey Port, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Gene and Claudinee Reiner, of Clarkston. Zander joins brother Xavier, at home. Mariam Tanner Hussein, a girl, was born Oct. 12, 2024 to parents Tanner and Amanda Hussein, of Pullman. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Ayda El Naggar, of Zagazig, Egypt. Maternal Grandparents are...

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