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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...
PULLMAN — The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) awarded $348,664 to the City of Pullman for a road resurfacing project on Friday, Nov. 22. The funds from the Arterial Preservation Program will go towards the Orchard Drive and Valley Road Resurfacing Project scheduled for construction in 2025. “We are grateful that this project was selected for funding the Transportation Improvement Board,” City of Pullman’s Grants and Special Projects Manager Valerie Weaver said. “This project was dependent on grant funding to happen....
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...
PULLMAN—The consulting firm managing the delayed downtown Pullman reconstruction project is requesting an additional $200,000 from taxpayers to cover cost overruns. Welch Comer, hired by the City of Pullman to oversee the project, originally signed a contract valued at just over $1 million for this year’s work. The firm now claims the extra funding is necessary for tasks outside their original agreement. The downtown reconstruction project began in April and includes rebuilding underground utilities, repaving Main Street and installing new sid...
PULLMAN — The Whitman County Health Department will be moving into a new facility after County Commissioners purchased property in Pullman. During the Monday, Dec. 2, regular business meeting commissioners moved and approved the purchase of 1240 Southeast Bishop Boulevard Suite P and Q. “We’ve been contemplating purchasing new property for the Health Department since it became known that making the current facility compliant with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements is not in the best interest of the county,” County Commiss...
PULLMAN — The Washington State Patrol has completed its investigation into the March 27 officer-involved shooting at Washington State University’s (WSU) Global Scholars Hall, submitting the case to the Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office for review. The incident began when 20-year-old WSU student John Bazan called police, reporting a man with a knife inside the dorm and providing a description matching himself. Officers responding to the fourth floor of Global Scholars Hall encountered Bazan, who allegedly kept his hands concealed in his sweat...
COLFAX - The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a day full of cheer on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the annual Winterfest. Starting at 9:15 a.m. registration for the Run Run Rudolf 5K and Kids 1-mile hosted by Colfax Friends of the Parks, will start at Schmuck Park, East 6th Street. The race starts at 10 a.m. and the 1-mile at 10:15 a.m. The Whitman County Library is hosting activities for all ages to kick-off the holiday season during Winterfest. Those who attend can tour the "Festival of Trees," in the...
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...
COLFAX - Save the Palouse not-for-profit members came before the Whitman County Commissioners to ask them to fight against the Wind Turbine project proposed near Kamiak Butte during the Monday, Dec. 2, regular commission meeting. Colfax farmer and Save the Palouse member Bill Myers asked commissioners to reconsider the moratorium again. A moratorium is a temporary suspension of an activity, law or regulation. "It makes absolutely no sense to grant these guys anything," Myers said, noting that...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY NO. 24-4-00127-38 Estate of CLARA JEAN MANSFIELD, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed Connie J. Hall as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (...
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Professional Structural Engineering Services NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualifications for firms providing Professional Structural Engineering design services will be accepted by Whitman County Public Works Department for work on upcoming projects and on call services. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparing preliminary engineering and PS&E for the replacement of the Ewan Bridge with a pre-cast concrete structure and on call structural engineering services as needed....
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....
PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Garfield will hold the 2025 Final Budget Hearing, December 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at the regular town council meeting. All town council meetings are open to the public. Published November 28 and December 5, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Lamont Notice of Public Hearing 2025 Final Budget The 2025 preliminary budget for the Town of Lamont has been filed with the Town Clerk. A public hearing on the final budget for 2025 will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Lamont Community Building, 303 7th Street, during the regularly scheduled Town Council meeting. Copies of the 2025 preliminary budget may be obtained on request by calling 509-257-9810 or emailing [email protected]. Published November 28 and December 5, 2024...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR WHITMAN COUNTY Case no. 24-4-00139-38 In the matter of the Estate of: MICHAEL JOHN BECKER, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of the estate of Michael J. Becker, deceased. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or...
Public Hearing The Town of Rosalia will be holding a Public Hearing on December 10, 2024 regarding the 2025 Final Budget. Hearing will start at 7:30pm at 110 W Fifth St., Rosalia. Written comments can be submitted prior to the hearing to Rosalia City Hall, 110 W Fifth St. or PO Box 277 Rosalia, WA 99170. Published November 28 and December 5, 2024...
REQUEST FOR BIDS CONNECTOR VESTIBULE LaCrosse School LaCrosse School District #126 111 Hill Avenue LaCrosse, WA 99143 LaCrosse School District #126 will receive Bids for the above project at School District Administrative Offices located at LaCrosse School, 111 Hill Avenue, LaCrosse, WA 99143 until 3:00 PM, prevailing local time on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Make all Bids to the attention of Doug Curtis, School District Superintendent. All Bids should be inclusive of all labor and material costs related to the scope of work identified in the...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at 3 PM in the Public Service Building Auditorium, N. 310 Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111. Persons requiring ADA accommodations should advise us of that need. Mark Storey Director of Public Works Published December 5, 2024...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Variance Application VAR-24-03 Finch Setback and Parking Reduction NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Zoning Code Variance Application VAR-24-03. The hearing will be held virtually; join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1496454108. Case VAR-24-03 involves a request by Cody Finch to reduce the required front yard setback from 15 feet to 11 feet and to reduce the number of...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Variance Application VAR-24-04 Gropp Setback Reduction NOTICE is hereby given that the Pullman Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. to consider Zoning Code Variance Application VAR-24-04. The hearing will be held virtually; join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1496454108. Case VAR-24-04 involves a request by Larry and Patty Gropp to reduce the required front yard setback from 15 feet to less than one foot for a garden shed...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00153-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIOLET M. HICKMAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Perso...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW.11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN No. 24-4-00151-38 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTINE MATHIS, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Colfax City Council will hold a Public Hearing Monday December 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss adopting the City of Colfax FY 2025 Budget and the MPD FY 2025 Budget. Published December 5 and 12, 2024...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17 Dec. 10 David Ray Crowe, 30, first-degree unlawful firearm possession. $50,000 bond or $5,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Dec. 12 James Edward Perkins, 45, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence, knowingly possessing a controlled substance (meth). Held without bail through District Court. William Fidelis Burnside III, 33, driving under the influence. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Ryan Richard Cosgrove, 37, w...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police reported the following incidents from Dec. 5 to Dec. 11 Dec. 5 10:59 a.m.- Requested case South Main Street. 2:39 p.m.- Juvenile problem North Morton Street. Dec. 9 10:18 a.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance South Main Street and East Fairview Street. Dec. 10 9:12 a.m.- Fraud South Main Street. 12:28 p.m.- Disabled vehicle West Fairview Street and South Hillcrest Drive. 1:16 p.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance U.S. Highway 26, milepost 133, Colfax Trail. 1:23 p.m.- Communications problem South Main Street. Dec. 1...
