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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Malden will hold the 2025 Final Budget Hearing, December 23, 2024 at 7:00pm at the regular town council meeting. All town council meetings are open to the public. Published December 19, 2024...
Ardyce Claussen passed away on Nov. 7, 2024. She was born on July 20, 1940, in LeMars, Iowa, and was raised in Malden, Wash. There will be a Celebration of Life and potluck on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Rosalia Community Church in Rosalia in her memory.... Full story
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...
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...
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...
Remember the old Christian Church in Rosalia? The church had its last fellowship meeting almost two decades ago. There was a large congregation, back in the day. The building has gone through many different operations over those years. It was on the verge of collapsing. The roof and walls were in grave repair. The city of Rosalia was able to restore the roof. Not long ago, Leroy Wheeler acquired the building and began repairing the interior and parts of the exterior. There was a massive amount of damage inside the church. There were broken...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11 Nov. 4 8:04 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road and Iron Eagle Lane, Pullman. Traffic violation. 9:52 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 10:42 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 and Staley Road, Pullman. Controlled substance problem. 12:27 p.m. – South Broadway Street, Tekoa. Brett C. Orr, 60, of Spokane arrested for court order violation. 3:49 p.m.- South Star Avenue, LaCrosse. Theft. 4:07 p.m.- East Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Civil standby. 4:33...
COLFAX — Building Inspector Ginny Rumiser presented the last five years of building permit totals to County Commissioners during the Monday, Oct. 21 regular commission meeting. Whitman County building and development division issues building permits including structural plumbing and mechanical, personnel perform plan review, building inspections and retain building records. Building permits issued in 2024 came to 68, 13 pending and 15 for commercial construction. There was a total of 130 inspections and 41 final inspections. Total miles d...
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, P...
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 Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 22 to Oct. 28 Oct. 22 12:44 a.m.- North D. Street, Albion. Agency assistance Pullman Regional Hospital. 7:18 a.m.- West Front Street, Albion. Suspicious person/circumstance. 7:24 a.m.- Northwest Turner Drive, Pullman. Theft of automobile. 8:59 a.m.- West California Street and North 8 th Street, Garfield. Stray animals. 9:37 a.m.-Johnson, on U.S. 195, Colton. Traffic violation. 9:59 a.m.- Kitzmiller Road, Pullman. Trespassing complaint. 10:38 a.m.- South Whi...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Oct. 8 to Oct. 14: Oct. 8 1:15 a.m.- U.S. Highway and Brink Road, LaCrosse. Traffic hazard. 7:31 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 milepost 16, Pullman. James E. Procopio, 35, cited and released for driving with a suspended license third-degree. 8:13 a.m.- Rosalia Road, area, Rosalia. Stray animals. 8:47 a.m.- North B. Street, Albion. Fraud. 9:46 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Fingerprints. 12:46 p.m.- North Leslie Avenue, LaCrosse. Civil issue. 12:52 p.m.- Ste...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 Sept. 24 7:03 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195 milepost 36, Colfax. Agency assistance, WSP. 8:43 a.m.- East Front Street and North Main Streeet, Albion. Truck inspection. 9:23 a.m.- West 5th Street, Rosalia. Public program. 12:52 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Guardian Angel School, Colton. 2:07 p.m.- Union Street, Colton High School. DARE. 3:42 p.m.- South Broadway Street, Tekoa. 911 hang up. 3:51 p.m.- North Park Street, Colfax. Shawn Alan Staves, 51, arreste...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 10 to Sept. Sept. 16: Sept. 10 2:02 a.m.- North Main Street, Colfax. Rene N. Valencia, 38, cited and released for third degree driving with license suspended. 2:32 a.m.- South Main Street, Colfax. James C. Johnson, 44, cited and released for dangerous weapons. 7:21 a.m.- South Old U.S. 195 and Rosalia Road, Rosalia. Cow in the roadway. 7:32 a.m.- 167 U.S. 128, Red Wolf Bridge, Clarkston. What looks to be a homeless person’s pile of clothing. 9:10 a.m.-...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 13 to Aug 19: Aug. 13 12:55 a.m.- Davis Road and Bowen Road, Lamont. Report of suspicious people laying in the roadway. The subjects were contacted and said they were star gazing and didn’t realize they were on a county road. The subjects then left the area. 5 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Spokane County Jail, Colfax. Case number requested for an inmate transport. 6:12 a.m.- Steptoe Butte State Park Road, Oakesdale. Welfare check. 6:53 a....
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Aug. 6 to Aug. 12 Aug. 6 4:18 a.m.- Malden. Report of a juvenile problem. 5:48 a.m.- SR 195 and Albion Road, Colfax. Report of a subject driving while wearing a face covering. 6:51 a.m.- SR 128, Red Wolf Bridge, Clarkston. Report of a traffic accident with injuries, the call was handled by WSP. 6:55 a.m.- West Nob Hill Street, St. John. Suspicious vehicle. 1:37 p.m.- SR 26 milepost 116, LaCrosse. Report of a possible stolen motorcycle. 1:49 p.m.- South Bry...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Parks and Recreation Board recognized Isaac Fuchs for completing his Eagle Scout project, a display that posts the boards notifications to all visitors. District 5 Vice Chair of the Rosalia Park Board Kelley Messinger said Fuch's display holds all of the Rosalia Parks and Recreation board's notifications on present and upcoming activities. "It turned out amazing. Congratulations Isaac on a job well done," said Messinger. "We would also like to give a big thank you to...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from July 30 to August 5. July 30 1:30 a.m.- Monroe Street, Clarkston. Arrested subject on a warrant. 6:42 a.m.- Sand Buckler Drive, Pullman. Suspicious activity in the area. 11:47 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Agency assistance. 2:29 p.m.- South Broadway Street, Tekoa. Welfare check. 4:56 p.m.- School Road, Endicott. Burglary alarm. 6:31 p.m.- North Sheridan Street, Tekoa. Court order violation. 6:51 p.m.- East Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Welfare check. July 31...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from July 23 – July 29: July 23 11:39 a.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 12:14 p.m.- West 9 th Street, Rosalia City Park, Rosalia. Suspicious person. 1:08 p.m.- South Summit Avenue, Rosalia. Junk vehicle. 2:31 p.m.- SR 195, Rosalia rest area, Rosalia. Controlled substance problem. 4:07 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, WCSO, Colfax. Citizen rider. 4:42 p.m.- Country Club Road, Pullman. Suspicious person. 6:23 p.m.- SR 195, Rosalia. K9 searc...
Truck, truck, truck, Tesla. Truck, truck, truck. Here in rural Eastern Washington, the running joke is that the “T” on a Tesla electric vehicle stands for “tourist.” Indeed, the expensive cars, like their electric Toyota and Rivian counterparts, are an oddity easily picked out among rural residents’ pickups, four-wheel drives and older vehicles. But what some rural residents may not realize is that they are paying to charge many of those expensive EVs. Over the last couple years, electric vehicle and utility companies have pushed installat...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Town of Malden City Hall, located at 14 W. Moreland, Malden, Washington, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. PST on Thursday July 11, 2024, for the Malden Gravel Roads project and will then be opened and publicly read. The work involves the removal and replacement of damaged gravel roads with a bituminous coat (Otto Seal) applied on top of the new gravel roads in Malden, WA. The project includes both state and federal funding. A pre-bid meeting will not be held....
MALDEN - A local veteran was recognized for assisting a veteran's widow in Okanogan County by Congress members during Malden's Town Council on Tuesday, June 11. Veterans aid for Rep. Dan Newhouse Hank Cramer and Veteran's Aide for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers Doug Huff presented Malden resident Mark Butler letters of appreciation from both members of congress at the town council meeting. In a letter to the town of Malden, Cramer requested a spot on the agenda to recognize Butler for generous...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Town of Malden City Hall, located at 14 W. Moreland, Malden, Washington, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. PST on Thursday July 11, 2024, for the Malden Gravel Roads project and will then be opened and publicly read. The work involves the removal and replacement of damaged gravel roads with a bituminous coat (Otto Seal) applied on top of the new gravel roads in Malden, WA. The project includes both state and federal funding. A pre-bid meeting will not be held....
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the Town of Malden City Hall, located at 14 W. Moreland, Malden, Washington, up to the hour of 10:00 a.m. PST on Monday July 8, 2024, for the Malden Gravel Roads project and will then be opened and publicly read. The work involves the removal and replacement of damaged gravel roads with a bituminous coat (Otto Seal) applied on top of the new gravel roads in Malden, WA. The project includes both state and federal funding. A pre-bid meeting will not be held....
Wayne began a new fishing adventure on June 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born on the family farm on April 17, 1933, to Dinty and Mae Kjack north of Rosalia, Wash. Wayne graduated from Rosalia High School in 1951, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He continued his love of sports by playing town team basketball and baseball as a young adult. After high school, he attended Eastern Washington College (EWU) for a short time before returning to the family farm. Wayne served two... Full story
