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ROSALIA - An Elementary Awards Assembly was held last week. Elementary students were recognized for their academic achievements including the PAW awards or Positive, respectful, school-spirit, going above and beyond. Other awards included the achievement in math and reading for spending more than 10 months of growth throughout the year; work ethic; and the PAW award meeting all three areas including positive, achievement, work ethic. Other awards included physical education, and attendance with...
Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Linda Hames Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She died from the complications of colon cancer. Linda was born to Ken and Veva Jean Hames April 28, 1954. She was raised in Rosalia, Wash. As a young girl, Linda was very active in 4-H. She raised lambs for the Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax as well as entered many sewing projects, canned goods and baked goods. In high school Linda participated in choir, FHA...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 24 to May 29 May 24 Aaron and Kelly Dunnington, Powell, Wyo., sold 1120 SW Meyer Drive, Pullman, Wash., to Nathan and Kristin Courtney, Pullman, Wash., parcel 1-1563-00-00-12-0000, selling price $600,000, Warranty Deed. Shelley and Paul Shuerman, Colfax, Wash., sold 3002 N Palouse Road, Colfax, Wash., to Paul Galewski and Jennifer Weathered, Colfax, Wash., selling price $450,000, Warranty Deed. Matthew and Kathleen Hightree, Trustees of The Hig...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 11 to June 17: June 11 8:32 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Agency assist WSP with a transport. 10:36 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 10:43 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Civil call. 10:51 a.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Other law enforcement calls. 11:28 a.m.- Endicott Road, Endicott. Harassment. 4:54 p.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Trespassing complaint. 6:04 p.m.- West Marjorie Court, St. J...
COLFAX - Plans for the possible development of a proposed wind turbine farm project Harvest Hills near Kamiak Butte are moving forward, with pushback from Whitman County residents. Harvest Hills Project Director Shane Roche said that the project is on track and the company plans to submit their application for permit to the county at the end of this year or the beginning of 2025. "We are excited to protect and preserve family farms, ensure that Whitman County becomes prosperous and work with...
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...
Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Linda Hames Mount, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She died from the complications of colon cancer. Linda was born to Ken and Veva Jean Hames April 28, 1954. She was raised in Rosalia, Wash. As a young girl, Linda was very active in 4-H. She raised lambs for the Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax as well as entered many sewing projects, canned goods and baked goods. In high school Linda participated in choir, FHA...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 4 to June 10 June 4 7:47 a.m.- North Howard Street, Tekoa. Trespassing complaint. 7:57 a.m.- Winona South Road, LaCrosse. Non-injury accident. 9:54 a.m.- North East Street, Albion. Fraud. 12:27 p.m.- Babbit Road, Pullman. Welfare check. 2:05 p.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 2:28 p.m.- North Main Street and East A Street, LaCrosse. Disorderly conduct. 2:44 p.m.- North Madison Street, Tekoa. Communications problem. 5:30 p.m.- Wes...
LIND - People gathered from miles around to witness the destruction of farm equipment at the 35th annual Lind Lions Club combine derby on Saturday, June 8. The event also featured a parade, barbecue in the park, and pickup and grain truck races, including an Australian Pursuit and powder puff races. The day was capped off with a live music show from the Fred Bauer band. The combine derby featured drivers from Lind, Othello, Chewelah, Rosalia, Pullman, Cheney and even Urbandale, Iowa. It was a...
ROSALIA — The Rose Garage is hosting its annual Car Show and Pinup Model contest this weekend on Saturday, June 8. Attendees can view the car show and pinup contest from noon to 4 p.m., with trophy presentations occurring from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Food, a craft beer garden, and VIP motorcycle parking will be made available. The event has an entry fee and will feature live music by Sonic Groove....
COLFAX - The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from May 28 to June 3: May 28 7:20 a.m.- Banta Street, Endicott. Civil matter. 8:41 a.m.- Jennings Road, Pullman. Deputy contacted a company reference a vehicle repossession. 9:27 a.m.- North Mill Street, Colfax. Updated the information for a registered sex offender. 12:06 p.m.- Northwest Davis Way, Pullman. Burglary report. 12:25 p.m.- SR 27, milepost 4, Pullman. Citizen dispute. 11:29 p.m.- G Street, Endicott. Other law enforcement calls. 2:50 p.m.- North Mill S...
COLFAX — The Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,089,400 in grants to 112 organizations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program. A total of $80,000 was distributed to organizations in Whitman County, including a $10,000 grant to the Community Action Center to develop an affordable home community for six low-income families in Rosalia. Another $10,000 grant to the Downtown Pullman Association will fund the effort to sustain business revenues downtown while new infrastructure is built. Innovia Foundation a...
COLFAX - Tassels were turned as several Whitman County seniors went through graduation ceremonies last weekend, Saturday, June 1 and 2. Colfax, Colton, Garfield-Palouse and Oakesdale all made a huge step forward into their futures on Saturday, June 1 and St. John-Endicott seniors also celebrated with friends and family on Sunday, June 2. On Saturday, Colfax's senior class of 2024 went into the world beyond high school with the motto "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around...
ROSALIA - Battle Days brought the community together for a weekend of celebration and honor in Rosalia. The fun began at 3:30 p.m. with free swimming and games at the pool. Later that evening, the Battle Days Association provided a dinner with live music at the Rosalia City Park. Saturday started out bright and early for the runners and walkers of the community. Rosalia's annual fun run took runners from the fire station through South Whitman Avenue to the monument at Steptoe Battlefield State...
ROSALIA — The day was August 14, 1935, when alarms sounded throughout the town while bank robbers fled, killing the local town marshal. Marshal Albert “Bert” Lemley, 58, fired shots at the desperadoes in the Bank of Rosalia’s window. However, a single shot of a 32-caliber was fired, striking Lemley in the back, penetrating the shoulder, heart and lodging in the ribs. He was killed instantly. An article written by the Spokane Chronicle reports that Lemley was ambushed by a third robber dressed as a woman at the point across the interse...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from May 21 to May 27: May 21 7:59 a.m.- East Street, Albion. Possible harassment. 8:48 a.m.- Squires Road, Rosalia. Junk vehicle inspection. 9:23 a.m.- Parvin Road, Colfax. Theft other. 11:23 a.m.- Albion Parvin Road, milepost 1.5, Pullman. Unknown injury accident. 12:03 p.m.- Babbitt Road, Pullman. Other law enforcement calls. 1:11 p.m.- Babbit Road, Pullman. Controlled substance problem. 4:55 p.m.- Oakesdale. Report of two dogs possibly being neglected. 5:35 p.m...
TEKOA — The John Wayne Trail Riders are on the trail again this year, riding horse drawn carriages along the trail. Riders started on Friday, May 24, and are now in Malden for a rest day on Thursday, May 30. The trail riders will set out from Malden on Friday, May 31, going 10 miles were they will set up camp in Rosalia. The riders will not be in this year’s Rosalia Battle Days parade and will set out at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 and go 22 miles until they hit Tekoa where they will end with an end of the ride celebration. The trail ride wil...
ROSALIA — Battle Days is in route again this year with a weekend of fun May 31 and June 1. Festivities start, Friday, May 31, with dinner provided by the Battle Days Association at 5 p.m. at the Rosalia Park. From 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be free swimming and games at the pool. Also on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. live music will be provided by Valente and The Jim Basnight Band. Saturday, June 1, will start out at 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a Scouts Breakfast at the fire station, 607 Whitman Avenue. The Fun Run will take at 8 a.m., with r...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Fire Department District 7 was dispatched for a house fire off U.S. Highway 195 near the rest area at approximately 5:45 p.m., on Friday, May 24. Rosalia Fire Chief Laura Lautenschlager said that the fire was fully involved upon the first unit's arrival, and they were able to put it out and back in service by 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 25. Lautenschlager said that the fire was caused by a candle and that the house was a total loss. "Both occupants of the house escaped with no...
COLFAX — High School seniors across the county are gearing up for the end of their high school careers and looking towards their future with graduation approaching. Four schools are preparing for their graduation ceremonies at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 1, including Colfax, Colton, Garfield-Palouse, and Oakesdale. Both Colton and Colfax will host their graduation ceremonies in the gymnasium, with Colton in their big gym. “This class is a group of strong willed individuals, who as they leave us are going to be able to conquer whatever obs...
The following Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolf softball players were named to the 1B All-League team: Clare Wilkins, Libby Lehn, and Meagan Maley. The Timberwolf team started the season dominating opponents, before ultimately coming up just short of reaching the 1B state softball tournament....
ST. JOHN - McKenzie Stanley of St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse high school capped off her senior golf season with a fourth place finish in the 1B state tournament. The tournament was held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 and 22, in Tumwater at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club. On the first day of the tournament, Stanley finished with an overall round of 93, qualifying her for the second day of the tournament. Day two saw Stanley shoot an impressive 88 on the day, which was tied for second-best score of...
TOWN OF ROSALIA ORDINANCE #608 An Ordinance of the Town of Rosalia adopting Telecommunications Franchise Agreement. This ordinance can be viewed in its entirety at Rosalia City Hall, 110 W Fifth St., Rosalia WA Published May 23 and 30, 2024...
