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PALOUSE — Maintaining their dominance on the volleyball court, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings remained undefeated through last week of play. The Vikings defeated the Colton Wildcats on Tuesday, Sept. 24, and the Pomeroy Pirates on Thursday, Sept. 26. Against Colton, Gar-Pal won the match, 3-0, with set scores of 25-9, 25-13 and 25-14. Clare Bowechop led the Vikings with seven aces with Elena Flansburg and Kyra Brantner each tallying three. Bowechop and Morgan Lentz each had five digs in the match. Flansburg had three blocks and Molly H...
COLFAX –– Rodeo fans were treated to a weekend of bucking, barrels and roping at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds Sept. 27-29, with junior and high school athletes competing to place in the Washington State High School Rodeo events. The following rodeo results are from the top ten high school competitors for each event on Saturday, Sept. 28. Barrels 1 – Ava Both, 17.578 seconds. 2 – Lilly Davis, 17.722 seconds. 3 – Savannah Holbert, 17.732 seconds. 4 – Peyton Sanchey, 17.834 seconds. 5 – Hadlee Be...
COLFAX - Area runners competed in cross country meets last week. On Saturday, Sept. 28, Garfield-Palouse competed in the Connell Invite in Connell, Wash., with Colfax and Tekoa-Rosalia traveling to Nine Mile Falls for the Lake Spokane invite on the same day. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Colax hosted several area teams for a 1B/2B League meet. The following are the results of each meet: 1B/2B League meet Colfax Tuesday, Oct. 1 High School girls team scores: Garfield-Palouse, 107 Freeman, 79 Liberty...
COLFAX - The Dugger Plowing Bee is coming up for a fourth year this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 5. Palouse resident and Iowa State University student Colby Dugger flew back home to host the annual plowing bee. "It's on state route 272, between Colfax and Palouse," said Dugger. "It's about three miles from Palouse on your way to Colfax." Dugger said they are hoping to have as many tractors and spectators as they can. "It's a pretty good field this year," said Dugger. "We've got field for all kinds...
Colfax Monday, Oct. 7 Braised short ribs with demi glaze, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, birthday dessert german chocolate cake. Thursday, Oct. 10 Pork chops, roasted red potatoes, broccoli grape salad, fruit, vanilla cream puff. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 9 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, sour cream; broccoli; fruit; fudge pops. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 9 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae. Pullman Friday, Oct. 4 Spaghetti pie with meat sauce, caesar salad, green beans, fruit, birthday dessert german...
In the past few months, Palouse has shared not one, but two classic car shows! The first was the annual Hot Rod Gathering in June; the second, part of the recent Palouse Days celebration. Wandering around these memory-triggering events is always time very well spent. Owners sit near their “babies,” which are, inside and out, showroom ready. Models range from Ford Model Ts to Pontiac GTOs, and there is no shortage of “glory days” models. Correction: Almost no shortage. I always grieve a bit when I realize that, once again there is one model t...
PALOUSE — A false report of a deadly shooting near Palouse School sent the campus into lockdown Friday, Sept. 27, sparking a swift and law enforcement response that turned out to be part of an alarming trend known as “swatting.” According to reports from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, the incident was later identified as a false alarm. At approximately 8:30 a.m., an anonymous caller contacted local law enforcement, claiming they had been in an argument with their mother and had “shot and killed her.” The caller provided an address nea...
PULLMAN - Severe thunderstorms and dust storms swept across the Palouse on Wednesday, Sept. 25, causing widespread power outages that left approximately 11,000 customers without electricity. Avista Utilities, Clearwater Power and Inland Power reported outages affecting about 6,000 customers in Moscow and surrounding areas to the south. Additionally, over 4,000 customers in North Latah County, Potlatch and Viola experienced power loss, while hundreds were affected in the Steptoe area. Scattered...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 19 to Sept. 25 Sept. 19 Red Brick Enterprises , LLC, of Cheney, 528 South Whitman Avenue, Rosalia, to Lamont Bank of St. John, a lending institution. Personal Representative Connie White, of Pullman, household single family units to Connie White of Pullman, parcels 1-0815-00-37-02-0000, 1-0815-00-37-03-0001. Carl S. Bozman, of Garfield, 1111 Elberton Road, of Garfield, to RRP Barn, LLC, $242,000. Lacie L. Martin, of Palouse, 705 Houghton Street, Pa...
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...
PULLMAN — The Pullman business community is facing another setback as The Batting Cage, an indoor batting practice facility, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, Oct.11. Open for just over a year, The Batting Cage occupies the old Higginson’s Furniture store, a building that was once home to Finch’s Grocery. This closure is part of a larger trend in Pullman, where several long-standing businesses have recently announced their shutdowns. Pullman Building Supply, a fixture on North Grand Avenue since 1996, will also close this fall....
PULLMAN - The Long Hollow Fire, which ignited in the Snake River Canyon west of Pullman, has been contained. The blaze, which started around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, during a thunderstorm that produced lightning, burned approximately 4,000 acres of stubble, pasture, and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground in Whitman County. Volunteers from Whitman County Fire District 13, based in Onecho, led the initial response, battling the flames overnight before state crews joined the effort. On...
Mike wasn't afraid to take chances, work hard and build things. He was born June 13, 1938 to E.W. "Bill" and Bonnie Johnson in Colfax, Wash. He was raised on a farm east of Colfax near the Palouse River in the Glenwood area and eventually moved to the current family farm after marrying Karen, his wife of 62 years. They soon had three children Ed, Kevin, and Kelly. Mike graduated from Colfax High School in 1956. He was a four-year letterman in basketball and lettered three years in track and... Full story
Jacob “Jake” Frank Riedner, 31, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away at home to join his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2024, after a courageous seven-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Jake was born July 16, 1993, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, to Gary & Teri (Becker) Riedner. He grew up in Colton, Wash., and attended elementary school at Guardian Angel-St. Boniface Parochial School, graduating from Colton High School in 2012. Jake enjoyed all sports, including football, basketball, and baseball, playing catcher on Colton’s 2012... Full story
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 Sept. 17 6:47 a.m.- South D Street, Albion. Two vehicle collision. 10:11 a.m.- West Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Stray animals. 11:02 a.m.- West Almota Road, Palouse. Other law enforcement calls. 12:25 p.m.- West Cleveland Street, Garfield. Welfare check. 12:28 p.m.- Seabury Road, Oakesdale. Abandoned vehicle. 12:57 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Colton. Public program. 2:02 p.m.- Union Street, Colton. Public program. 2:20 p.m.- North Mill Str...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17 Sept. 12 Robert Cardon, Rosalia, select land, Rosalia, to Janean Phillips, Rosalia. Parcels 1-1618-00-07-04-0000, 1-1618-00-07-02-0000, Quit Claim Deed. Kevin and Tamela Scholz, Colfax, 302 West Wawawai St., Colfax, to Brian Scholz, Colfax. Quit Claim Deed. Randy Porter and Rolla (Porter) Baker, heirs of Gary and Alice Porter, sold 402 S. Whitman Street, Rosalia, to LeRoy Wheller, Rosalia. Parcels 1-1575-00-11-14-0000, 1-1...
ROSALIA — Rail fans can gather in Rosalia for several events centered around railroad history. The library is teaming up with Cascade Rail Foundation and Thunderhead Ranch to put on a railroad history presentation in downtown Rosalia at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5. After the presentation, attendees can take a guided history hike on the former Milwaukee Road right of way over the Rosalia Concrete Arch bridges which are now part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park trail. The hike after the presentation will feature comparative historic photos o...
COLFAX - It is said that the appearance of a butterfly can signify that a passed loved one is with you always. This was taken into consideration as attendees of the first Palouse Butterfly Release gathered in Shmuck Park, Saturday, Sept. 21. The park gazebo filled with people who had sent in names of those they lost and those who came to share in the memories of their loved ones. Tables along the edges of the gazebo had notes stating "you are missed," with other similar sentiments and tissues...
Pullman Regional Hospital Isabelle Grace Karnerrer, a girl, was born Sept. 17, 2024 to parents Kyle and Noel Kamerrer, of Pullman. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Rick and Kate Karnerrer, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are Julie Wukelic, of Fox Island, Wash., and Ed Webster, II, of Yakima. Isabelle joins Evelyn Rose, 29 months, at home. Emmett Joe Rogers, a boy, was born Sept. 16, 2024, to parents Joey Rogers and Katelynn Quinn-Hollis, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Linda...
Colfax Monday, Sept. 30 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard boiled egg; homemade roll, fruit, chocolate chip cookies. Thursday, Oct. 3 Chicken caesar salad, roll, fresh fruit, chocolate cream cheese cups. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 2 Pork chops, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, fruit, birthday dessert. LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 1 No meal. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 2 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, Sept. 27 Biscuits and gravy, sausage links, scrambled...
PULLMAN – Local primary care clinics are gearing up for the 2024 flu season by offering flu vaccine clinics to protect the community. Pullman Regional’s primary care clinics, including Palouse Pediatrics, Pullman Family Medicine, Palouse Health Center, and the Family Medicine Residency Center, will host a series of flu shot clinics with convenient options for both established and new patients. Palouse Pediatrics will offer drive-thru flu vaccine clinics, allowing established patients to receive their shots without leaving their cars. The dri...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman has been charged with vehicular homicide in the Friday, June 7, deaths of three Davenport men. A Lincoln County Superior Court summons shows Jade A. Ellsworth of Palouse is being formally charged with one count of vehicular homicide. Ellsworth is not currently in jail. Court records show Ellsworth did not have a valid drivers license at the time of the fatal crash. She is ordered to appear in court before Judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8....
TEKOA - The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves volleyball team dropped a pair of matches last week, falling to the Oakesdale Nighthawks on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and the Garfield-Palouse Vikings on Thursday, Sept. 19. Against Oakesdale, the Timberwolves fell to the Nighthawks, 3-0, with set scores of 25-16, 25-19 and 25-11. After falling in the first set, the Timberwolves fought hard to keep set two within reach. An ace by Tekoa-Rosalia senior Briley Smith tied the set at 14-14. Oakesdale then got four kill...
WILBUR, Wash. - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings lost an away game to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats, 74-18, on Friday, Sept. 20. A full box score was not available at press time. The Vikings fall to 0-3 on the season. Next up will be an away game against Pomeroy at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. The Vikings will then return home with a game against Dayton at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5....
PALOUSE — After defeating Waitsburg, 3-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 10 to start the season, the Garfield-Palouse Vikings volleyball team won their next two matches last week. The Vikings defeated the Dayton Bulldogs, 3-0, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and beat the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves, 3-1, on Thursday, Sept. 19. Vikings down Bulldogs Against Dayton, the set scores were 25-12, 25-14 and 25-15. Vikings junior Clare Bowechop led the team with five aces and nine digs while also notching seven kills. Sophomore Kyra Brantner led with nine kills, and s...
