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TEKOA — Two new youth sports are being offered by the Tekoa-Rosalia Athletic Club (TRAC) starting this fall. Flag football will be offered for first through sixth grade boys and soccer will be for kindergarten through sixth graders (5-12 year olds). Both sports are still in the early planning stages and will gauge the number of teams based on how many athletes sign up to play. Flag football Practices for the new flag football league will begin sometime in August and games will be held Saturdays beginning Sept. 14 and ending Oct. 5. Teams w...
COLFAX — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and officials caution locals and visitors to be careful when launching fireworks. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Whitman County may see some precipitation in scattered locations on the day. “According to the CPC [Climate Prediction Center] our temperature outlook for the fourth of July is expected to be leaning to below normal and precipitation is above normal,” said NWS Meteorologist Joey Clevenger of Spokane. The Colfax Fire Department is also prepping for a “normal” Fo...
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 18 to June 24: June 18 12:26 a.m.- South Mill Street, Colfax. Trespassing complaint. 10:01 a.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Vehicle taken without permission. 10:53 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 11:27 a.m.- Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 12:48 p.m.- Stipe Road, Diaamond. Possible court order violation. 12:49 p.m.- 1st Street, Thornton. Suspicious subject. 3:36 p.m.- Carothe...
TEKOA — Runners from across the county filled the street in town as the annual Fun Run commenced on Saturday, June 10, in celebration of Slippery Gulch. The fun run took runners down Henkle Street through downtown Tekoa on Crosby Street. Runners raced across the roadways until making it to Tekoa’s Trestle. A turnaround point was just across for those only running the 2-mile, but for those continuing on for the 5-mile run, the path continued through the Palouse to Cascades trail. According to Slippery Gulch Committee Member Mary Marsh, this yea...
TEKOA — Tekoa Booster Club hosted its annual basketball free throw contest during the festivities of Slippery Gulch on Saturday, June 15. The contest brought the community together to take shots at the downtown basketball hoops. Winners were organized by grade school, middle school, high school, adult and most consecutive free-throws made. Here are the results of the competition: Grade School Winners (2nd-5th grade) 1st Connor Sperber, 2nd Ruby Smith, 3rd Hazel Smith; Middle School Winners (6th-8th grade) 1st Violet Smith, 2nd Ryker French, 3...
TEKOA — The annual festivities for Battle Days kicked off early on Monday, June 10, with the annual children’s fishing derby. This year, 49 children cast their lines into Hangman Creek, hoping to catch a fish. The ages for those competing ranged from 0-12 years old. Here are the results: 0-3 years old, 1st Karly Johnson, 2nd Max Moore, 3rd Beau Fink; 4-6 years old, 1st Kylie Johnson, 2nd Walker Sperber, 3rd Kate Blank; 7-9 years old, 1st Luna Hay, 2nd Sydney Monroy, 3rd Ivy Sczenski; 10-12 years old, 1st Reyson Ramirez, 2nd Bridger Boyles, 3rd...
It is with beyond sadness in our hearts, that our family announces the sudden and unexpected loss of daughter and sister, 63 year old Donna Lynn King (formally Kraft) of Tekoa, Wash., on June 8, 2024. Born November 15, 1960, widow of husband Duane King. Donna is survived by her mother, Janice Kraft of Mishawaka, Ind., sisters, Debbie Bussert of Cumming, Geo., Denise Kraft of Pompano Beach Flo., Dawn Kraft of Syracuse Ind., brother, Doug Kraft of Los Angeles, Calif., and stepson Michael King of...
TEKOA - The festivities of Slippery Gulch were not deterred by cold weather, rain or hail on Saturday, June 15. This year, many new records were broken. According to Slippery Gulch Committee Member Mary Marsh, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast had the most attendees in recent years, with over 200 people in attendance. In addition, the Fun Run had the most participants in the past ten years. The Grand Parade also broke a record with 49 entries participating in the parade. "We had the most parade...
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...
Thomas Lee Rambo passed away on June 7, 2024. Tom was born in Spokane, Wash., to Pres and Adene Rambo in 1941. He attended Tekoa Elementary and Tekoa High School, and graduated in 1960. Tom joined the Air National Guard serving for six years and enrolled in the Spokane Trade School to earn a certified welding degree. However, his true passion was always farming and restoring crawler tractors. In 1961, he married Karen Nelson and raised two boys Kelly (Bobette) and Kim (Angie), who both reside...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Tekoa will hold a Tax Levy Hearing during its regular council meeting beginning at 6 P.M. on July 1, 2024, Tekoa City Hall, to consider a special levy for streets. Published June 13, 2024...
TEKOA - The countdown for the Slippery Gulch Days festival is on as locals prepare for the week of celebratory festivities. The annual celebration kicks off on Monday, June 10, as the Fishing Derby commences in Hangman Creek. Fish measuring occurs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 13, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Fishing measurement takes place at Memorial Park, next to the pharmacy. Also on Friday, a free throw competition welcomes all to the outdoor basketball court. The competition...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from May 20 to May 22: May 20 Itani Development VI, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, Pullman, Wash., sold undeveloped land only, Pullman, Wash., to Itani Quality Homes, Inc., a Washington corporation, Pullman, Wash., parcels 1-1244-00-01-04-0000, 1-1244-00-02-03-0000, 1-1244-00-02-04-0000, undisclosed assessed value, Quit Claim Deed. Radu Vasiliu, a single man and Steluta and Viroel Vasilu, Pullman, Wash., sold 10 Margin Street, Endicott, Was...
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...
TEKOA — The Port of Whitman County Commissioners approved the first lease on the new Tekoa economic development site during their Monday, June 3, regular meeting. The two-year lease is with Hefty Seed Company, supporting the expansion of the business by providing warehouse seed storage on the 14-acre property northwest of Tekoa. According to a press release from the Port of Whitman the company will store seed in the existing 5,000-square-foot building on the property. Hefty Seed Company offers seed, fertilizer and crop protection for farmers i...
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...
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...
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...
