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PULLMAN — The Depot Heritage Center accepted donations from the Pullman Civic Trust for $2,000 and from the College Hill Association for $1,000 toward their Fix the Bricks campaign. “This show of support from community organizations is very gratifying,” center co-Chairwoman Linda Hackbarth said. Donations from groups and individuals go toward restoration of the exterior of the depot....
COLFAX — The Colfax Food Pantry was open Dec. 15 and will be closed Christmas week. The pantry usually distributes food the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. To give staff a break for Christmas, the second distribution was moved up and included whole chickens and pie. For Thanksgiving, the food bank distributed 800 turkeys and meals county-wide, including 75 to the new Washington State University pantry....
MALDEN — A Spokane-based philanthropic foundation has launched a campaign to raise $300,000 to help rebuild four homes destroyed Sept. 7 in the Babb Fire. The Innovia Foundation is partnering with the Western Anabaptist Mission Service in St. Ignatius, Mont. While the foundation is fundraising, the Mission Service will provide labor to rebuild. “This is an incredible opportunity and will provide much-needed encouragement for the families,” Recovery Operations Director and City Councilman Scott Hokonson said. “While we know it will take several...
ALBION — A 14 year-old-boy received a big shout-out from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office for donating his bicycle to a victim of the Babb Fire. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Douglas Gibbs’ full-suspension Giant Anthem mountain bike was stolen from outside his home this summer. The bike was recovered several weeks later after Gibbs’ family had already purchased a new one. “After learning many people lost their homes and all their belongings in the Malden and Pine City Firestorm back in September, Doug decided he would donate his...
COLFAX - The Thrifty Grandmothers hosted a record number of children at its annual Kids' Shopping Day on Dec. 9. The organization had 53 youth come to shop at the store during the event. Each child was given a $5 gift certificate to use for items that were reduced in price to be in their budgets. "We've had a lot of positive feedback from the parents and kids that participated," Thompson said. Parents were not allowed inside the store during the event. Children were assisted by Grandmothers...
PULLMAN — Washington State University students will be required to take a coronavirus test to return to the campus for the spring term. Testing will take place in Beasley Coliseum. Following testing, they will be quarantined in their rooms until results return, officials said. Results are expected to come back in 48 hours. University officials said students will be required to carry proof on smartphones that they have taken a coronavirus test and have it came back negative. Students who test positive for the virus will be quarantined in M...
PULLMAN — The Depot Heritage Center accepted donations from the Pullman Civic Trust for $2,000 and from the College Hill Association for $1,000 toward their Fix the Bricks campaign. “This show of support from community organizations is very gratifying,” center co-Chairwoman Linda Hackbarth said....
ROSALIA — Resident Mike Day is raffling off a 2020 Spokane Hoopfest basketball to benefit Babb Fire recovery efforts. Tickets are available at Gifted Grannies on Main Street. All proceeds go to the Malden/Pine City fire recovery. A drawing will be in March....
COLFAX –– More than 800 mental wellness-focused Care Kits have been created for children, adults and seniors. Kits include rock painting, extreme dot-to-dots, word finds, jigsaw puzzles and more along with healthy recipes and local resources. The Innovia Foundation funded the kits through a $10,000 grant to Whitman County Library Rural Library District. The district, in collaboration with Council on Aging and Human Services, Palouse River Counseling and Whitman Hospital, designed hands-on activities to help recipients relax, revive and red...
COLFAX — For the first time since it began in 1998, the Palouse Empire Fair Foundation’s Dinner and Auction has been canceled. But the foundation is still encouraging charitable giving for others who have been negatively impacted by the events of the year. “If you have funds on hand that you intended to spend at our annual fundraiser, we encourage you to find a place in our great community that your gift can do some good,” dinner coordinator Toni Jorgensen said in a letter to businesses. In recent years, the event brought in $42,000...
COLFAX — Givers and receivers are still coming in for the Colfax Fireman’s Toy Box, which provides toys to families with children. “This year, the children need Christmas more than ever,” Toy Box “elf” Tracy Mathia said. Last year, the Toy Box served 267 youth from across Whitman County, except Pullman. The turnout is expected to be greater this year due to the pandemic and fires. Instead of one big shopping event as in past years, the “elves” have been shopping more online; more toys are needed. The Toy Box giveaway is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...
COLFAX—The monthly trivia night hosted by the Whitman County Library is set for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Topics will include history, literary and just-for-fun questions as well as some holiday Q & A. The third Thursday event is conducted via social media. The monthly contests feature a live 20-question game, hosted by Librarian Sarah Phelan-Blamires....
COLFAX — Mathematics and science teacher Kathryn Vogler has renewed her National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification for 10 more years. She is among 15 teachers in the county’s small school districts who have been certified by the voluntary program. Vogler has been teaching secondary math and science in the Colfax School District since 1991. She first attained National Board Certification in 2000 in adolescent and young adulthood science, joining a total of 80 teachers in Washington to reach NBCT status at that time. In Col...
COLFAX — Eleven Athenaeum members met virtually for their annual Christmas meeting. Guest Scott Hallett entertained the group by playing the ukulele and encouraging a sing-along of several Christmas carols. Members then shared holiday traditions and memories. The next club meeting will be Jan. 15....
COLFAX — A longtime Whitman County Public Works employee is set to retire at the end of the year. Ken Arthur, a 22-year employee, will step down from his waste transfer station position Dec. 31. His retirement follows those of three other longtime county Road Department workers. Working out of the Colfax shop by the airport, Dave Steine retired in October at 36 years, Phil Herman in July at 30 years and Mike Vorderbrueggen in October after 33 years with the county. All three retirees had turned 62....
8 years ago The Commoner November 15, 1895 (continued from Nov. 19, 2020 issue) All this took but the fraction of a minute, and the prisoners at once unlocking the heavy iron door of the jail, and afterwards of that leading from the jailer’s room to the courthouse corridor, were prepared for their run. Short time as this took, Jailer Newcomer, aided by Wm. Peak, who is serving a term for petty larceny, released himself from the gag and bonds, and reached the outer door of the jail, just as five of the escapees had disappeared through the f...
PULLMAN — The following births were reported by Pullman Regional Hospital: • Brooks Edward Hamilton — A boy, born Nov. 22 to parents Ryan and Kaela Hamilton of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents are Steve and Margie Hamilton of Colfax, and George and Angela Dewan of Cheney. • Thomas Raymond Kaufman — A boy, born Nov. 22 to parents Steve and Christina Kaufman of Lewiston, Idaho. He weighted 8 pounds 11 ounces. Grandparents are Fred and Doris Kaufman of Lewiston, Idaho, and Paul and Cynthia Waldon of Boise, Idaho. He is welcom...
ENDICOTT—The Endicott Community Club has been busy for the last couple of weekends putting up the many Christmas lights around town. They are getting ready for Santa to arrive on Dec. 5th. The displays are in the parks and around the downtown area. Many residents are also putting up light displays on their lawns....
DUSTY—Deb and Bob Stavig from Brush Prairie, visited her parents, Dick and Helen Appel, the week before Thanksgiving. They helped with Thanksgiving preparations. They left for their home Thanksgiving morning. Guests for Thanksgiving dinner at the Dick and Helen Appel home included Caroline and Rob Kunkel, Elly and Lucien and Liz and Neil Appel and John Paul, Grace, Michael and Charlotte....
COLFAX — The Whitman County Democratic Central Committee will host its reorganization meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. The digital meeting is open to anyone in Whitman County. Whitman County Democrats Chairwoman Debbie McNeil said reorganization meetings occur every two years on even years. During the meeting, Democrats will elect the executive board, including the chairman, vice-chairman, two state committee members, secretary and treasurer. Regular reorganization allows new people to run for office and discourages the same people from s...
PINE CITY - The annual Christmas in the Stone Church will not take place this year due to the Babb Fire that destroyed the historic structure Sept. 7. Pine City lost a number of historic homes as well as the Stone Church. The building was built in 1902 by A.J. Smith and was the Smith Mercantile Store. In 1914, the building was converted to Church of Christ. It was an active church until the 1960s. The remaining members of the congregation gifted it to the Pine City Historical Society in 1998. Th...
COLFAX — Many events have been canceled this year and the consequences have been near and far-reaching. The cancelation of United Methodists Women’s annual potato bar meant less spud consumption and less funding for the Whitman County Chaplaincy. “I have to raise my own funds,” Chaplain Ron McMurray said, adding state law forbids public funds from being used to pay chaplains. The chaplain’s annual budget is $35,000-$37,000. McMurray’s job is supporting the emotional and mental well-being of victims of trauma and loss, law enforcement...
