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PULLMAN — The Ruck for the Fallen group is hosting a three part event for heroes this weekend on Sunday, Nov. 17. The three part event will feature a ruck of 11 miles, 11 feet and 11 inches starting at 8:30 a.m. in Johnson to raise awareness for the Pullman Cemeteries New Veterans Memorial Park Site. There will be a sandbag ruck the last mile for first responders, military and law enforcement and a meet and greet with Ruck for the Fallen founder Sergeant Major Mitch Kriebel at Zeppoz. “I’m so excited and hopeful to raise dollars for our heroe...
LACROSSE — The LaCrosse School was nominated and received recognition from the Association of Washington Student Leaders and the Association of Washington School Principals. The award recognizes schools that create and sustain a positive school culture and set the tone for a successful academic year highlighting the school’s commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, staff and families. The school started off the year with a culture kick-off event, hosting a large all-school assembly to introduce the new principal and dis...
Colfax - The doors of Fonks Coffeehouse are back open as of Monday, Nov. 11, after complete reconstruction. The coffee shop located at 112 North Main Street burned down in a fire on March 17, 2020. Customers could be seen ordering Monday morning and sitting in the building as co-owner Amy Warwick happily greeted and took their orders. "We're happy to be back," Warwick said. "We're excited to see all of our people." Barista Natalia Meyerhofer who was making coffee by Warwick's side. "It's been a...
PULLMAN — The Neill Public Library is hosting a poetry event with authors Alexandra Teaue and Jory Mickelson at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 8. Teague is a professor and Master of Fines Art program co-director at the University of Idaho and has written her fourth poetry collection [ominous music intensifying], and has writing Spinning Tea Cups: A Mythical American Memoir and The Principles Behind Floation: A Novel. Mickelson is a writer, educator and storyteller from Bellingham and has writing books of poetry “Wilderness//Kingdom,” a 2020 High...
TEKOA - A Vietnam Army Veteran from Tekoa was honored for his service on Sunday, Oct. 27. Volunteers from the Greater Spokane Quilts of Valor program gave a presentation at the Harvester Restaurant to honor Stanley 'Joe' Horlacher, of Tekoa, on Sunday, Oct. 27, for his service during wartime. Horlacher was joined during the presentation by nine family members and received a quilt in appreciation for his service and sacrifice with distinct Army-themed patriotic fabrics. Serving honorably in the...
COLFAX— With Veterans Day approaching Monday, Nov. 11, Whitman County is taking the time to honor those who have served. Closures across the county include the Whitman County Courthouse, commissioners will not hold their regular meeting and banks will be closed for the holiday. All fourteen branches of the Whitman County Library will be closed. In observance of the holiday, there will be no school and several schools will hold assemblies to commemorate the holiday. Colfax Junior/Senior High School will hold a Veterans Day assembly to recognize...
Pullman Regional Hospital Maya Karelia Dahlin, a girl, was born Oct. 27, to parents Justin Dahlin and Sandra Castro Soriano, of Clarkston. Paternal Grandparents Steve Dahlin, of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Beulah Dahlin, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Mary Carmen, LaRomarosa, of Baja Calif., and Soriano Gonzalez, of Mexico....
Colfax Thursday, Nov. 7 Lasagna, caesar salad, green beans, apricots, brownies with caramel swirl Monday, Oct. 11 Closed Veterans Day Colton Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, no bake cookies Palouse Wednesday, Nov. 13 Cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, baked beans, potato salad, brownies. Pullman Friday, Nov. 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, fruit salad, veggies, strawberry cheesecake bars. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hardboiled egg;...
COLFAX — Athenaeum Club met on Nov. 1 at the Whitman County Library with Cheryl Lothspeich as hostess. Cammack and Colfax high school music teacher Emily Bopp are collaborating on the high school presentation of “Hello Dolly.” Athenaeum Yearbook Chair Mary Ann Wigen, welcomed a small part of the “Hello Dolly” cast who performed several enjoyable numbers for the club. The musical will be presented in its entirety at the high school later in November. Club President Celesta Dailey spoke of the “Festival of Trees,” an annual competition h...
GARFIELD — The town of Garfield is one of seven communities receiving a $30,000 grant from the Community Heart and Soul Initiative receiving a $30,000 grant. The Heart and Soul Initiative recognizes communities with a population of 30,000 or less in the foundation’s 20-county service and the city is tasked with engaging residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, and how to better its future. “I was ecstatic to hear Garfield is a grant recipient for the Heart and Soul Program,” President of Community of Garfiel...
ROSALIA- The Fire Department volunteers closed out another annual pig roast fundraiser bringing in a crowd of supportive community Saturday, Nov. 2. The fundraiser served over 170 people, Rosalia Fire Chief Laura Lautenschlager said. Lautenschlager said they had 60 items in the Silent Auction. "Everything sold," she said. "There was a variety of gift baskets, a BB gun, a drum of oil and various gift certificates." All the proceeds from the event go back into the fire department and the Rosalia...
November has arrived and has announced its presence on this rainy cold Monday morning with SNOW! And not just occasional small flakes but a speedy cascade of puffy wet clumps. Combine that with Sunday’s “fall back” return from Daylight Savings Time, add a 4:27 p.m. sunset, and stir well. With November comes, Thanksgiving and numerous holiday happenings. Among them are a few date changes for regularly scheduled events at the Garfield American Legion Hall: The weekly Garfield Farmers’ Market...
Pullman Regional Hospital Twins Halyn Willow Buckles, a girl and Hank Germain Buckles, a boy were born Oct. 20, 2024, to parents Reece and Mdisyn Buckles, of Palouse. Halyn weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and Hank weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Paul and Sheri Buckles, of Meridian. Maternal Grandparents are Robin and Willy Woltering, of Palouse. Halyn and Hank join sister Harper, 5, at home. Nova Coffman, a girl, was born Oct. 24, 2024 to parents Chris Coffman and Jessica Peterson, of Pullman. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces....
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting Monday, Nov. 4 Pork chops with demi glaze, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday desert fall cake Colton Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, caesar salad, birthday dessert LaCrosse Tuesday, Nov. 5 No meal Palouse Thursday, Oct. 31 Spooky surprise, mac n’ cheese with ham, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin dessert Wednesday, Nov. 6 Pork chops, applesauce, potato coins, cae...
ROSALIA — Rosalia is hosting their annual veterans day program at 11 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 11in the Veteran’s park. The Veteran’s Park is located behind the Texaco Visitors Station and is maintained by volunteers in memory of veterans....
GARFIELD — The Middle School will host a Veterans Day Assembly next Friday, Nov. 8 to honor those that served. The Assembly will take at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8 in the Garfield Gymnasium. The program will include the Palouse High School Band, the Elementary Singers, an introduction of veterans by Phil Weagraff and a keynote speech by Captain Mike Bisbee. Sam Brink will sing “The Rugged Old Flag and veterans and guest are invited for a guest reception after....
COLFAX—Whitman County Library patrons can now check out Babysitter Activity Bags, with four themed kits added to the Library of Things collection. The backpack kits are designed to entertain young children with themes including Farmers Market Fun, Forest Animal Fun, Jungle Fun, and Weather Fun. Each bag contains books, toys, and a safety guide with basic first aid and CPR instructions. The kits were donated by Girl Scout Troop 4910 member Adeline Lincoln as part of her Silver Award....
According to the PNW Ag Network, Kellan DeMeerleer earned the national title at the FFA Agriscience Fair in Indianapolis the National FFA Convention and Expo Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lucas Oil Stadium. Demeerler was named the 2024 national finalist this year in the Power, Structure and Technical Systems category in the FFA Agriscience competition going onto DeMeerler’s project, “Smooth Operator,” tested the durability and efficiency of common 15-W-40 diesel motor oils....
COLFAX — The Thrifty Grandmothers are awarding scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Whitman County this year by Feb. 15, 2025. The Grandmothers will award at least ten $1,000 for students planning to attend accredited colleges, universities, and vocational and technical schools. There are no restrictions on what a student can study, or their career path, and seniors pursuing vocation are technical educations are encouraged to apply. Consideration for the awards goes towards students who have been active in their community and p...
PULLMAN — Zeppoz Bowling Alley, a local favorite for recreation, has gained notoriety not just for its striking green lanes and delicious food but also for rumored paranormal activity. Witnesses claim that a playful ghost wanders the back of the bowling alley, moving pins around and dropping tools to spook employees late at night. A former employee who worked at Zeppoz from 2003 to 2007 shared her ghostly experiences online. Initially skeptical about the ghost stories she heard from coworkers, she eventually encountered something unsettling o...
OAKESDALE — The Innovia Foundation announced that Oakesdale was selected as one of the first Eastern Washington and North Idaho communities for the Community Heart and Soul Initiative. For two years the town of Oakesdale tasked with engaging residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, and how to better its future. “The Community Heart and Soul framerwork is a great way for us to be able to engage with both active community members, as well as those individuals and groups whose voices aren’t as frequently heard,” Gran...
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 24 Chuck roast, red roasted potatoes, 3 bean salad, pears, cranberry muffins Monday, Oct. 28 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae bar Colton Wednesday, Oct. 30 Spooky surprise, meatloaf, potato fingers, broccoli, fruit salad, pumpkin bars with cream cheese Pullman Friday, Oct. 25 Chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce and diced tomatoes, cream cheese cups Tuesday, Oct. 29 Spooky surprise, mummy meatloaf, potato zombie fingers, halloween fruit salad, pumpkin bar...
Pullman Regional Hospital Zander James Port, a boy, was born Oct. 14, 2024, to parents Dylan and Emilie Port, of Pullman. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Jeff and Lacey Port, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Gene and Claudinee Reiner, of Clarkston. Zander joins brother Xavier, at home. Mariam Tanner Hussein, a girl, was born Oct. 12, 2024 to parents Tanner and Amanda Hussein, of Pullman. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Ayda El Naggar, of Zagazig, Egypt. Maternal Grandparents are...
