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Sheriff’s Log COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Jan. 7 to Jan. 13 Jan. 7 1:51 a.m.- Southwest Center Street, Pullman. Jacobie I Jones Fannie, 26, cited and released for driving with a suspended license. 12:17 p.m.- Country Club Road, Pullman. Burglary alarm. 5:21 p.m.- Colfax Airport Road, Colfax. Cole A Shelton, 29, of Pullman arrested for driving under the influence. Jan. 8 7:30 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullman. Three vehicle non-injury incident. 8:12 a.m.- Pullman Airport Road, Pullm...
Jail Logs COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Jan. 7 to Jan. 14 Jan. 7 Peter Medill Barnes, 18, third-degree theft. Good time release date 6 p.m., Jan. 8. Nicolas James Batten, 23, possession of a stolen vehicle. Held without bail through Superior Court. Benjamin Lee Rinehart, 45, second-degree malicious mischief. Held without bail through Superior Court. Jon Carl Taylor, 55, warrant failure to register as a sex offender. Held without bail through Washington Department of Corrections. Jan. 8 James Micha...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Commissioners are continuing discussions on the moratorium imposed on Commercial Wind Energy Generating Facilities. During a workshop, Monday, Jan. 13, commissioners brought up moving forward with re-examining county zoning code. Newly appointed Chair of the Board Commissioner Tom Handy brought up concerns about the county protecting itself from the state’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council’s (EFSEC) expedited process for going through the signing process on wind generating facilities. Handy asked if anyon...
PULLMAN - A 19-year-old Pullman man facing charges of rape, assault and stalking pled not guilty to all counts, Friday, Jan. 10. During a Whitman County Superior Court arraignment Friday, Jan. 10, Cavan McCall pled not guilty to charges of two counts of second-degree rape, fourth-degree assault and stalking. The charges stem from a report of a sex offense at 4:01 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5. Pullman Police Officer Breauna Carpenter responded to the Pullman Regional Hospital E.R. where the victim was...
COLFAX - The trial of a man accused of killing his wife began with opening statements Tuesday, Jan. 14. The courtroom listened as Whitman County Prosecutor Dan LeBeau shared a timeline with the jury leading up to finding Jamie Anne Wilson-Spray, 25, deceased in a trailer at Sevdy's on March 26, 2024. Jacob Erik Spray, 36, of Pullman, who sat silently in the defendant's chair, is facing charges of first-degree murder and first-degree rape. LeBeau started his opening statements by stating the...
PUBLIC NOTICE A poll-site election for a board seat on the Rock Lake Conservation District will be held on February 18, 2025, at 3 N Park Street St. John WA 99171. Polls will open at 9:00am and close at 2:00pm. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote. Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district. Candidates are required to be landowners or operators of a farm, based on the current composition of the district board of supervisors. The filing deadline for...
NOTICE AND SUMMONS AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS Superior Court of Washington, County of Whitman, Juvenile Court No. 24-7-00031-38 In re the Guardianship of Judge Keller, DOB: 12/07/22 NOTICE AND SUMMONS AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS DIRECTED TO KEIONA ZACHOW and MICHAEL KELLER, FOR HEARING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2025 AT 1:30 p.m. to Establish Title 13 RCW Guardianship To: Keiona Zachow and Michael Joseph Keller I. NOTICE OF HEARING. 1.1 You are notified that a petition, a copy of which is provided, was filed with this court alleging that: Title 13 RCW Guardianship:...
NOTICE AND SUMMONS AND ADVICE OF RIGHTS Superior Court of Washington, County of Whitman, Juvenile Court No. 24-7-00031-38 In re the Guardianship of Judge Keller, DOB: 12/07/22 DIRECTED TO KEIONA ZACHOW and MICHAEL KELLER, FOR HEARING ON FEBRUARY 6, 2025 AT 1:30 p.m. to Establish Title 13 RCW Guardianship To: Keiona Zachow and Michael Joseph Keller I. NOTICE OF HEARING. 1.1 You are notified that a petition, a copy of which is provided, was filed with this court alleging that: Title 13 RCW Guardianship: the court should establish a Title 13 RCW...
NOTICE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) AND A ZONE CHANGE HEARING Whitman County Planning issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following non-project action: The Port of Whitman County proposes to change the zone of a former airstrip from the Agricultural District to Heavy Industrial District for an industrial park to provide agricultural-related services such as manufacturing, processing, and storage. The site address is 53541 SR 27, Tekoa, WA...
NON-PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF W ASHlNGTON FOR WHITMAN COUNTY CAUSE NO.25-4-00004-32 1N THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEVERLYP. GEARHlSER, Deceased. The Notice Agent named below has elected to give notice to creditors of the above-named decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as Notice Agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate in the state of Washington. According to the records of the...
NOTICE TO VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS Whitman County, Washington is soliciting vendors and contractors for placement on the following lists: 1) General Government - Office/Data Processing Equipment 2) General Government - Building Maintenance/Park and Recreation 3) General Government - Professional Services 4) Public Works Department - Materials, Equipment, Supplies, Etc. 5) Public Works Department - Contractors 6) Public Works Department - Professional Services Whitman County maintains current rosters of vendors and contractors from which...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No: ******2207 TS No: 24-11472 PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 RCW Grantor: STEVEN E. GARRETT and CHERYL L. GARRETT Current Beneficiary of Deed of Trust: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Current Mortgage Servicer for the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank National Association Current Trustee for the Deed of Trust: MICHELLE R. GHIDOTTI, ESQ. Trustee’s address is 1920 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (206) 331-3280 If there are any questions regarding this Notice, please contact (206) 331-3280 Ref...
Gary Franklin Brown, 89, Oakesdale, Wash., area farmer, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Gary was born on May 24, 1935, in Colfax to Ashton and Thelma (Brannen) Brown. He was raised in the Oakesdale/Thornton area graduating with the class of 1953. After high school, he attended a year of college at the University of Idaho. He met Marcia Davis at the Oakesdale pool and together they married on January 27, 1956. Shortly after, Gary enlisted in the United States Army...
Our beloved son Ian Olsen passed from this life into the next on Jan 1, 2025. Loved and missed by his parents, Justin and Melanie Olsen; his siblings Asa, Mackenna, Ane and Brelynne Olsen; grandparents, Jerry Olsen, Sheryl Olsen (deceased), Peggy Lott and Jeffry Toone (deceased); and many extended family members. Ian was born in Boise, Idaho, in 2002. Ian grew up in Colfax, Wash., where he went to school and was in the graduating class of 2021. Ian was employed by White Pine Construction,...
David Daniel St. John beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away December 27, 2024, at the age of 67. Dave was born October 31, 1957, to Donald and Shirley St. John in Spokane, Wash., and grew up on the family farm outside of Rosalia. Dave attended Rosalia Schools all 12 years where he was a 3-sport athlete and excelled in many facets of FFA. Upon graduation in 1976, Dave continued his football career at Wenatchee Valley Jr College where he played football for two years and obtained...
April 7, 1960 - Jan. 2, 2025 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our longtime employee, Stu Warner. Stu passed away on January 2, 2025. He was born on April 7, 1960, in San Jose, California to Norman and Judy (Kreiner) Warner. Stu was a man with a heart of gold and a deep sense of loyalty. Stu was quite the character and if you had the privilege to meet him, then you had a Stu story. Corbeill Funeral Homes of Colfax is caring for the family. Online condolences may...
Josh was born in the hearts of William Musselman and Sara Berntgen on May 2, 1995, in Port Angeles, Washington. Josh passed away on December 29, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. Josh was a funny, spunky and lovable young boy. He desired to be helpful and kind. Sadly, after years of struggling with mental illness his young 29-year-life ended in a horrific homicide in Spokane on December 29, 2024. Josh will be missed by his father, William (Mary) Musselman, Airway Heights, Wash., Mother, Sara (Darin)...
COLFAX — Whitman County District Court reported the following criminal case dispositions from Jan. 1 to Jan. 3 Jan. 1 Orville Johnson pled guilty to first-degree trespass and is senteneced to 60 days of jail, 60 suspended and a fine of $500 suspended. The defendant has $243 in total fines, $200 can be converted to community service at $17 an hour to be completed with proof provided by the probation department by May 31, 2025. The defendant must have no criminal violations of law and supervised probation for 12 months, unsupervised as soon as a...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Dec. 23 to Jan. 6 Dec. 23 John R. Schreiber, of Honolulu, Hawaii, 4101 Sunset Rd., St. John, to Tammy L. Schreiber, of Coupeville. Sundance South, LLC, a Washington limited liability company, of Tacoma, 630 SW Waha Court, Pullman, to Patrick and Kathryn Helm, of Winthrop, $128,441. Dec. 24 Michael and Cara Broeckel, of Pasco, 106 N. Star Ave., LaCrosse, to David and Francine Stanley, of LaCrosse, $10,000. Dec. 26 Dana and Tara Paul, of Pullman, 1605 NW V...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6 Dec. 30 8:33 a.m.- South Leslie Avenue, LaCrosse. Threatening. 9:01 a.m.- South Howard Street, Tekoa. Suspicious person. 9:54 a.m.- West Fairview Street, Colfax. Civil issue. 11:00 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Abandoned vehicle. 12:51 p.m.- 411 North Mill Street, Colfax. Sex offender registration. 3:11 p.m.- Klemgard Road, area, Pullman. Welfare check. 4:08 p.m.- North Main Street, Rosauers, Colfax. Theft. 4:25 p.m.- North...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Dec. 30 to Jan. 6 Dec. 30 Colby Vincent Walker, 34, willful violation court order harassment. $250,000 bond or $25,000 cash bail through Superior Court. Dec. 31 Levi August Anderson, 20, warrant obstructing a law enforcement officer, fourth-degree assault, warrant first-degree negligent driving. $10,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Jan. 3 Preston Rae Ferrell, 23, second-degree unlawful firearm possession, good time release 2:11 p.m. Jan. 21. E...
Whitman Hospital Commissioners are you aware of the financial bequest that sits mostly indolent to county residents outside of Pullman but could duly fortify the in-house Hospice program approved at the request of St. John physician Dr. Peter Edminster? Just how much money does Friends of Hospice hold in their largess? Let me share what I know from my brief time working for the organization and later this fall as I spoke to Malden friends and neighbors of past resident, Donald Steward. Over 30 years ago, Steward and his wife retired to Malden,...
Unemployment benefits were implemented under the Social Security Act off 1935 to help workers who become involuntarily employed. The idea was that businesses would be taxed to pay for unemployment benefits for former employees who were fired, laid off or otherwise lose their job due to business closures and other decisions beyond their control. The funds would be paid on a limited basis and for a limited time period while a worker actively searched for a new job. A worker who quit and walked off the job or who voluntarily decided not to work...
Colfax Thursday, Jan. 9 Ham, scalloped potatoes, salad bar, fruit, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Monday, Jan. 15 Homemade pizza, salad bar, fruit, german chocolate cake Colton Wednesday, Jan. 15 Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, salsa, sour cream; sliced peaches; churros Palouse Wednesday, Jan. 15 Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, vegetables, pears, ice cream Pullman Friday, Jan. 10 Ham, scalloped potatoes, green salad, fruit, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Tuesday, Jan. 14 Fiesta taco salad, chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Hank Miles Peterson, a boy, was born Dec. 31, 2024 to parents Eric and Breanne Peterson, of Clarkston. He weighed 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are keith and Jami Peterson, of Renton and Michele Peterson, of Tucson, Ariz. Maternal Grandparents are John and Annette Heston, of Clarkston. Caden Alexander Thompson, a boy, was born Jan. 2, 2024, to parents Connor and Adrianne Thompson, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Tom and Sue Thompson, of Cheyenne, Wyo. And Kirk and...
