Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Sorted by date Results 51 - 75 of 10061
PULLMAN - In the second annual Clash of the Combines, the cross-state rivals Pullman Greyhounds and Moscow Bears faced off in basketball action on Friday, Dec. 13. The Greyhounds dominated from the beginning with the girls winning, 47-39, and the boys winning 73-48. A panel of judges made up of local community members also decided Pullman had more school spirit to win the Clash of the Combines trophy. About $5,000 was raised for Alternative to Violence between the two schools. The girls game...
PALOUSE — The City Council released a revised proposed budget for the new year. The revised budget expects a proposed deficit of $4,582,896.60, a $526,520.45 difference from the original proposed revenue. Current Expense has a proposed difference of $11,150 in revenues, at $1,045,434.50. Expenditures come to $607,516.05, at a difference of $66,226.70. Pool revenues are project at $212,951, a difference of $3,908; the RV park proposes a difference of $7,000, coming to a total of $62,405.00 and Parks comes to $63,065, a difference of $370. The Po...
Beloved wife, mom, grandma and friend Karen Ann (Green) Coonrad passed from this life on November 12, 2024, reuniting with the love of her life, Daniel. Karen was born on March 2, 1943, in Billings, Mont. She was the daughter of Cecil and Arvilla (Sally) Green. As a song leader sitting on the bus after a basketball game, Karen became smitten with an "older" basketball player for Kittitas High School, Daniel Coonrad. It was the start of a life-long and beautiful relationship where they were...
Rodney C. Main, 66, a resident of Palouse, Wash., passed away at his home on Nov. 30, 2024 Rod was born on Sept. 19, 1958, at Moscow, Idaho, to Leonard and Virginia (Proctor) Main. Rod attended the Palouse Schools and graduated from the Palouse High School in 1977. Rod started working for Wallace Grain and & Pea Company after High School and worked there for several years. Rod married Tammy Seeley on November 23, 1978, in Palouse, Wash., and the couple made their home near Palouse. Rod later was...
PALOUSE — The Colton Wildcats girls basketball team lost an away game against the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 67-8, on Friday, Dec. 6. Gar-Pal took an early lead in the game and the defense held strong. At the end of the first quarter, the Vikings led, 16-2, and built a 38-7 advantage by halftime. Colton gained a point in the third quarter, but that was all the Wildcats could muster for the rest of the game. Gar-Pal scored 17 points in the third and 12 in the fourth quarter. Wildcats j...
DAYTON, Wash. - The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles girls basketball team fell to the Dayton Bulldogs, 50-12, on Friday, Dec. 6. The Eagles were held to no points in the first quarter and three in the second. At halftime the score was 31-3 in favor of the Bulldogs. SJEL scored four points in the third quarter and five in the fourth while the Bulldogs gained 11 points in the third and eight in the fourth for the final 50-12 tally. The Eagles fall to 0-2 to start the season while Dayton...
DAYTON, Wash. - In their first away game on Friday, Dec. 6, the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse (SJEL) Eagles narrowly fell to the Dayton Bulldogs, 54-48. Bear Brewer led the Eagles with 20 points on six field goals and shooting 7-for-13 from the free-throw line. Avery Anderson notched nine points on four field goals, Brody Fleming added seven points on three field goals and Ty Pierson contributed five points on two field goals. The Eagles collectively sank 9-for-24 free throws for 37.5%. Anderson...
PALOUSE - On Friday, Dec. 6, the Colton Wildcats boys basketball team fell to the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 53-9, in a Southeast 1B League matchup. Gar-Pal took a commanding 23-0 lead before Colton sophomore Wyatt Baysinger sank a free throw with 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter to put the Wildcats on the board. At the end of the opening frame, the Vikings led, 23-1. "Gar-Pal came out with more intensity from the start and created many opportunities through their defensive...
COLFAX - The Colfax girls basketball season has officially begun with the Bulldogs winning three of their first four games. The Bulldogs defeated 1B foe Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings, 69-52, for the home opener on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Colfax narrowly fell to the St. George's Dragons, 59-55, in an away game on Friday, Dec. 6, before beating 1A opponent Riverside Rams, 69-38, on Saturday, Dec. 7. The Bulldogs then defeated Upper Columbia Academy Lions, 45-26, on Tuesday, Dec. 10. "They're very...
COLFAX — Picking up right where they left off last season, the Colfax Bulldogs boys basketball team has had a good start so far this season. The Bulldogs opened their schedule 4-0 with wins against the 1B Garfield-Palouse Vikings (2-1), 2B St. George’s Dragons (2-1), 1A Riverside Rams (3-1) and Upper Columbia Academy (1-1). “They are good kids, they compete hard and they care about each other,” said Colfax coach Reece Jenkin. “They want to see each other be successful and I think that’s su...
PALOUSE - Playing a pair of 2B opponents in the first four games of the season, the Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings boys basketball team has two wins and two losses. Gar-Pal opened the season with a 75-51 loss against last season's 2B State undefeated champions, the Colfax Bulldogs, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The Vikings held their own against the State champs early in the game. Junior Lane Collier hit a 3-pointer and senior Bryce Pfaff had two buckets from outside the 3-point line early in the...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse (Gar-Pal) Vikings girls basketball team has won three games in a row, defeating the Colton Wildcats, Waitsburg Cardinals and Asotin Panthers, while falling to the Colfax Bulldogs in the season opener. Against Colfax, the Vikings took an early lead with junior Morgan Lentz hitting a 3-pointer and sophomore Kyra Brantner making a 2-point field goal. Colfax could only gain free throws while Gar-Pal freshman Molly Huffman hit a field goal and fellow freshman Tia Gehrin...
PALOUSE — The City of Palouse Council approved a 1% property tax increase and set levy amounts for the 2025 fiscal year during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The total amount to be raised by taxation is $394,139.25. The council passed Ordinance No. 1033, which adopts a 1% property tax increase for emergency medical services. In addition, funds were allocated for several key projects, including improvements to Cove Road and replacing a well pump. The remaining 2024 funds will be zeroed out and a resolution to formalize this decision is expecte...
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...
COLFAX - Several Conservation Districts updated commissioners during the Monday, Dec. 9, workshop on where they are this year and their plans going into the new year. Pine Creek Conservation District Pine Creek Conservation District located at 401 U.S. Highway 27 in Oakesdale, reported first on new hires, what they are offering and plans moving forward. Pine Creek Conservation District Manager Casey Lowder stated the district serves the northeast part of Whitman County and works closely with...
COLFAX- The holidays are starting off with a fun-filled day of Winterfest sales and family activities. On Saturday, Dec. 7, community members and residents from across the Palouse could be seen filling the streets of Colfax for Christmas shopping, visiting with Santa, singing and lighting a tree. Colfax Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Rachel Schad said the event was great and it looks like a lot of people came out despite the rainy weather. "It stopped just in time for the parade, and...
PUBLIC NOTICE A POLL SITE only election for a board seat on the Palouse Conservation District will be held on January 28, 2025 at The Uniontown Community Building, S Washington St., Uniontown, WA 99179. Polls will open at 4:30 PM and close at 8:30 PM. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district. The filing deadline for candidates to file their candidate required information is 4:00 PM PST, Friday, December 27, 2024....
Colfax Thursday, Dec. 5 Chicken alfredo, broccoli, salad bar, peaches, birthday dessert-pumpkin cake Monday, Dec. 9 Sweet and sour meatballs, rice, asian style vegetables, mandarin oranges, fortune cookies Colton Wednesday, Dec. 11 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, pie Endicott Tuesday, Dec. 10 Ham, harvest potatoes, salad bar, fruit, pie Palouse Wednesday, Dec. 11 Baked ham with pineapple, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, apple crumble. Pullman Friday, Dec. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, Ceasar salad, peaches,...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 Nov. 25 7:27 a.m.- Ladow Butte Road and Kriebel Road, Garfield. Jeremy A. Eyrich, 25, of Moscow arrested for driving with a suspended license. 8:37 a.m.- Pullman Albion Road and Christian Road, Pullman. Stray animals. 9:14 a.m.- U.S. Highway 195, Colfax. Welfare check. 10:07 a.m.- North Amy Avenue, LaCrosse. Welfare check. 10:10 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Citizen ride. 11:32 a.m.- U.S. Highway 128, Clarkston. Traffic violation. 1:02 p.m...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Nov. 19 to Nov. 25 Nov. 19 Emerson Property IV, LLC, of Butte, Mont., 405 SE Paradise Street, Pullman, to LNZ, LLC, of Ellensburg, $360,000. James and Alisha Larson, of Weiser, Idaho., 203 W Cooper Street, Colfax, to Julien Quilang Sager, of Pullman, $270,000. Alexander Randal Abbot, of Lewiston, 1552 NW Leland Street, Pullman, to Susan Ball, of Pullman, $360,000. Nov. 21 Susan Ball, of Colfax, 306 E Pells Court, Colfax, to Polly Ann Baker, of Ell...
COLTON — Led by second-year head coach Brad Jenkins, the Colton Wildcats boys basketball team will try to pounce the competition this season. The Wildcats finished last season with a 2-17 record, but had multiple players nominated for all-league. This year, Colton has a lone senior in forward Ryan Impson. Expected contributors include Ivan Michel, Jake Moehrle, Silas Nollmeyer, Xavier Druffel and Brennan Schlee. The total roster number is 16 players this year. “Most teams have their sights on the state tournament or making it to the pos...
COLFAX - Bulldogs boys basketball head coach Reece Jenkin and his team ended last season with a perfect 29-0 record, winning the District and State championships. This year, Colfax brings back two starters in Jayce Kelly and Adrik Jenkin. Seniors this season are Kelly at guard and JP McAnally at forward. Other expected contributors include Ledger Kelly, Gunner Brown, Dillon Thompson, Caleb Lusig and McAnally. "We lost a lot of experience from the prior year, but we have the potential to be a goo...
PALOUSE — Two men were safely rescued Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 28, after their SUV crashed into the Palouse River under the State Route 27 bridge, according to local authorities. Whitman County Fire District 4 volunteers and sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m. to find the small SUV partially submerged. The men had climbed onto the roof through the sunroof. Rescue crews tossed the men life jackets and ropes, which they used the ropes to wade through the river to shore. District 4 Chief Will Edwards said the men...
COLFAX — County Commissioners moved and seconded approving 2025 budget amendments during the regular commission meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. Chief Financial Officer Jessica Jensema reported that there was a total requested revenue adjustment of $202,642 and expense adjustments of $189,180, totaling adjustment of revenue exceeding expenses of $13,462. “No transfer from the reserve would be required,” Jensema reported. Jensema reported for general government there was a request to increase revenue by $347,000. “A majority of that is the opioid...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Auditor’s office confirmed the 2024 General Election certification as of Tuesday, Nov. 26. Whitman County Auditor Sandy Jamison reported to County Commissioners during the Monday, Dec. 2 workshop that the election results were official and were certified. Jamison also asked about payment for the county’s portion of expenses of the primary election and noted the county would be getting a bill for the general election in the next few weeks. Whitman County Assessor Wraylee Flodin reminded Commissioners they would be ce...
