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OLYMPIA — Students will be participating in statewide mock election starting this month. The mock election runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5 is open to all K-12 students, who will cast votes on races and measures. “I’m inviting educators throughout the state to use the student mock election and help encourage lifelong participation in our democracy,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said Tuesday, Oct. 1. “This opportunity is great preparation for young Washingtonians to become aware and involved as soon as they’re eligible.” Ballots, vote tabulation sh...
AMENDED SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHITMAN Case No.: 24-2-00249-38 GARY L. STEFFENSEN, a single person, Plaintiff, vs. THE HEIRS and/or DEVISEES OF JOHN A. LUHTALA, et. al., and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said defendants: the unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of JOHN A. LUHTALA. You are hereby summoned to appear within...
NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Whitman County, Washington will meet in its office in the Whitman County Commissioners’ Chambers, in the Courthouse in Colfax, Washington on Monday, the 7th day of October 2024, at the hour of 10:20 a.m. for the purpose of considering Whitman County’s Six-Year Road Program (2025 – 2030), at which time and place any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against said program. Remote participation is also available for attending County Commissioners’ meeting...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, October 7, at 10:20 a.m. in their Chambers, Courthouse, Colfax, WA, for proposed amendment #2 to the 2024 Whitman County budget. At that time, it is requested all department heads/elected officials requesting an amendment be present in person or on Zoom. Remote participation is available for attending the Commissioners’ meetings at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7336328211 Upon receiving 72 hours’ advance notice, the county will mak...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of LaCrosse will be holding a second public hearing at the regular Town Council meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:00pm at 107 S. Main Street to discuss the Preliminary 2025 Budget. Residents attending the hearing have the right to provide written and oral comments and ask questions concerning the budget. For more information contact LaCrosse Town Hall, (509) 549-3330. Published October 3, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE The final Public Hearing for the 2025 budget is scheduled for October 8, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. This hearing will take place in the council chambers at Town Hall, located at 310 N F St., Albion, WA Published October 3, 2024...
CITY OF PULLMAN SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. TBD-02-24 Ordinance adopted by the Pullman Transportation Benefit District on September 24, 2024 AN ORDINANCE OF THE PULLMAN TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT IMPOSING AN ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX OF ONE-TENTH OF ONE PERCENT WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PULLMAN TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DISTRICT IDENTIFIED HEREIN AS AUTHORIZED BY RCW 36.73.040; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABILISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE....
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS: Pursuant to WAC 434-335-320 the Whitman County Elections Department will be holding the Logic and Accuracy Test on Oct 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Elections office. This is a pretest of the Whitman County’s tabulation system. The Canvassing Board of Whitman County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of Chapter 42.30 RCW and each meeting shall be continued until the a...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Colfax City Council will hold a Budget Workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 Budget, Monday October 7, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. Published October 3, 2024...
Marilyn Marie Stair died at the age of 92 on September 16, 2024, in Colfax, Washington. Marilyn was born August 2, 1932, in Danzig, North Dakota, to Lydia (Nills) Brinkman and Amos Brinkman. Her family owned and operated a grocery store and cattle ranch. She learned to keep accurate, detailed records for her dad buying and selling cattle at the sales. She moved to Vancouver, Washington in 1952, where she met Robert Stair. They were engaged within three weeks, married within six, and celebrated...
Jeanne passed away on September 19, 2024, in Spokane, Washington, with her children by her side. She was born in Spokane, Washington, on January 28, 1933. Jeanne and her twin sister, Jeannette, were the first babies to use an incubator at Sacred Heart Hospital. Her parents were Charles and Ellen Proctor. Jeanne graduated from Cheney High School in 1951 and met and married Robert Grogan in 1954. They farmed and had four children, Richard, Renea, Ronald and Michael. Jeanne had a very positive and...
Mike wasn't afraid to take chances, work hard and build things. He was born June 13, 1938 to E.W. "Bill" and Bonnie Johnson in Colfax, Wash. He was raised on a farm east of Colfax near the Palouse River in the Glenwood area and eventually moved to the current family farm after marrying Karen, his wife of 62 years. They soon had three children Ed, Kevin, and Kelly. Mike graduated from Colfax High School in 1956. He was a four-year letterman in basketball and lettered three years in track and...
Jacob “Jake” Frank Riedner, 31, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away at home to join his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2024, after a courageous seven-year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. Jake was born July 16, 1993, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow, Idaho, to Gary & Teri (Becker) Riedner. He grew up in Colton, Wash., and attended elementary school at Guardian Angel-St. Boniface Parochial School, graduating from Colton High School in 2012. Jake enjoyed all sports, including football, basketball, and baseball, playing catcher on Colton’s 2012...
COLFAX—The Whitman County Jail reported the following individuals booked from Sept. 18 to Sept. 23 Sept. 18 Ashley Ann McBride, 32, Spokane County District Court warrant fourth degree assault. $1,000 bond or $1,000 cash bail through District Court. Sept. 20 Tanner Jesse Morris, 21, fourth degree assault, unlawful imprisonment domestic violence. Held without bail through Superior Court. Gino Gonzaga Rodriquez, 62, federal violation. Held without bail through Federal Court. Sept. 21 William Michael Roper, 34, warrant third degree theft, false s...
COLFAX —The Colfax Police Department responded to the following calls from Sept. 12 to Sept. 18 Sept. 12 3:22 p.m.- One subject was trespassed North Main Street. Sept. 16 10:25 p.m.- Loose dog complaint West A Avenue. 3:29 p.m.- Welfare check South West Street. 3:54 p.m.- Civil call North Mill Street. 6:40 p.m.- Civil call North Lake Street. Sept. 17 10:56 a.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance North Lake Street. 11:48 a.m.- Deliver message South I Street. 11:57 a.m.- Suspicious person, circumstance 400 North Mill Street, Police Department. 4...
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 Sept. 17 6:47 a.m.- South D Street, Albion. Two vehicle collision. 10:11 a.m.- West Woodworth Street, Uniontown. Stray animals. 11:02 a.m.- West Almota Road, Palouse. Other law enforcement calls. 12:25 p.m.- West Cleveland Street, Garfield. Welfare check. 12:28 p.m.- Seabury Road, Oakesdale. Abandoned vehicle. 12:57 p.m.- Steptoe Street, Colton. Public program. 2:02 p.m.- Union Street, Colton. Public program. 2:20 p.m.- North Mill Str...
COLFAX — The Whitman County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Sept. 11 to Sept. 17 Sept. 12 Robert Cardon, Rosalia, select land, Rosalia, to Janean Phillips, Rosalia. Parcels 1-1618-00-07-04-0000, 1-1618-00-07-02-0000, Quit Claim Deed. Kevin and Tamela Scholz, Colfax, 302 West Wawawai St., Colfax, to Brian Scholz, Colfax. Quit Claim Deed. Randy Porter and Rolla (Porter) Baker, heirs of Gary and Alice Porter, sold 402 S. Whitman Street, Rosalia, to LeRoy Wheller, Rosalia. Parcels 1-1575-00-11-14-0000, 1-1...
COLFAX - A decked-out-in-pink Bettie Steiger Community Center boasted a large group of women who were coming together to raise funds for breast cancer awareness Saturday, Sept. 21. The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Auxiliary hosted "Strength in Pink," the first luncheon honoring those who have been affected by breast cancer on Sept. 21. A silent auction took place until 2 p.m. to raise funds. Diane Clark welcomed the group of women, followed by a blessing by Darlene Kroll and the tables...
COLFAX - It is said that the appearance of a butterfly can signify that a passed loved one is with you always. This was taken into consideration as attendees of the first Palouse Butterfly Release gathered in Shmuck Park, Saturday, Sept. 21. The park gazebo filled with people who had sent in names of those they lost and those who came to share in the memories of their loved ones. Tables along the edges of the gazebo had notes stating "you are missed," with other similar sentiments and tissues...
OAKESDALE — An Oakesdale FFA high school freshman has been named a national finalist in the FFA Agriscience Fair. Kellan Demeerler was named the 2024 national finalist this year in the Power, Structure and Technical Systems category in the FFA Agriscience competition. DeMeerler will take part in the annual National FFA Convention and Expo taking place Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. On Friday, Sept. 20, DeMeerler had his National interview via Zoom, going before a panel of industry e...
Pullman Regional Hospital Isabelle Grace Karnerrer, a girl, was born Sept. 17, 2024 to parents Kyle and Noel Kamerrer, of Pullman. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Rick and Kate Karnerrer, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are Julie Wukelic, of Fox Island, Wash., and Ed Webster, II, of Yakima. Isabelle joins Evelyn Rose, 29 months, at home. Emmett Joe Rogers, a boy, was born Sept. 16, 2024, to parents Joey Rogers and Katelynn Quinn-Hollis, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Linda...
Colfax Monday, Sept. 30 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard boiled egg; homemade roll, fruit, chocolate chip cookies. Thursday, Oct. 3 Chicken caesar salad, roll, fresh fruit, chocolate cream cheese cups. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 2 Pork chops, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, fruit, birthday dessert. LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 1 No meal. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 2 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, Sept. 27 Biscuits and gravy, sausage links, scrambled...
Fact: Wind Turbine blades wear out and are sometimes replaced. Fact: The fiber dust and particles are being deposited downwind from the turbines and it will never go away. In Texas many ranches now will not buy hay if it has been raised close to turbines. If that is the case in Texas what may be happening to our crops and soil when there are thousands of turbines up wind from us in Wash. and Ore. Could that answer be hidden from us? Rod Hubner, Garfield...
Dear editor, My name is Gene Siple. I am now retired but I served eight years as the Coordinator for Whitman County Legal Services, the county volunteer lawyer program that helped low-income people find legal assistance in civil cases. I am not an attorney myself, but I had the privilege of working with local attorneys who were willing to provide pro bono assistance to clients. I am grateful for the many hours that Jenna Brozik donated to the program. Civil legal cases, such as family law, are very complex and time consuming. Jenna always...
BOISE, Idaho — A status conference hearing is scheduled next week for Bryan Kohberger, 29, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, in Ada County Superior Court following his relocation. The status conference is scheduled at 2 p.m., for Thursday, Sept. 26, before Idaho 4th District Judge Steven Hippler, who was recently assigned to the case. Kohberger was transferred to Ada County by plane this past Sunday after the Idaho Supreme Court moved his trial from Moscow to Boise. Kohberger faces four counts of first-degree m...
