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COLFAX - The Port of Whitman County held its annual Snake River Family Festival Saturday, June 8, boasting the biggest crowd they have ever seen, according to Port Commissioners Karl Webber and Tom Kammerzell. Despite an extremely hot day, residents of Whitman County gathered at the river to explore multiple booths hosted by local companies. "Wildly fantastic day," said Kammerzell, adding that it really means something when so many people show up because they had to travel down to the river for...
COLFAX - William (Bill) Rodgers, 84, and his wife Julia met in the Navy. Born in Colfax, Mr. Rodgers went into the service in 1957, serving for four years in the Navy in Japan, China, and the Philipines as a mechanic. "My dad was Navy, and it looked to me like a good deal," he said, "I didn't have to get out and wade around in the mud you know." Rodgers said his job was to work on the ship, "What would you call it mother?" he asked Julia, "She does more of the memories than I do," he said. "I th...
PALOUSE - Garfield-Palouse graduate Ainsley Sievers received offers totaling $1,061,940 from seven schools to attend. Sievers said she started applications from September to December, applying for 20 schools in all. Sievers's final choice was Claremont McKenna College, which she received an academic scholarship of $85,098 per year for four years. Though Claremont McKenna College wasn't Sievers's first choice, she said that the school flew her down for a preview program with no cost to her in...
Colfax Thursday, June 6 Bring a friend day, Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Monday, June 10 Chicken enchiladas, salsa and sour cream, fresh veggies, beans, churros. Colton Wednesday, June 12 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese, and hard-boiled egg; roll with butter; cottage cheese with fruit. Palouse Wednesday, June 12 Bring a friend day, Hawaiian burger with ham and pineapple, zesty pasta salad with vegetables, fruit, chocolate chip cookie. Pullman...
ROSALIA — The Rose Garage is hosting its annual Car Show and Pinup Model contest this weekend on Saturday, June 8. Attendees can view the car show and pinup contest from noon to 4 p.m., with trophy presentations occurring from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Food, a craft beer garden, and VIP motorcycle parking will be made available. The event has an entry fee and will feature live music by Sonic Groove....
COLFAX — The Class of 1984 will hold its 40th reunion will take place Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. On Friday, June 28, Jackie Kramer Wines and Scott Porter are grilling at 4:30 p.m. at Schmuck Park and later the golf course clubhouse will be open for those who want to gather drinks and reminisce. Saturday, June 29, there will also be a golf on your own, make your own tee time. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the elementary school will be open to tour, and from 11 a.m. to noon the high school will be available to tour.. Dinner will be p...
COLFAX - The Port of Whitman County is hosting its 7th annual Snake River Family Festival this weekend. The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boyer Park and Marina this Saturday, June 8. The day will feature live music from Americana band The Wasteland Kings, a complimentary barbecue lunch, and Ferdinand's classic ice cream while supplies last. Activities for kids of all ages will be available on land and in the water, and various vendors will offer river-themed entertainment and...
COLFAX - The Council on Aging and Human Services was able to donate the first wheelchair from its 'mobility' fund to Colfax resident Berylene DeYoung. DeYoung was presented the the wheelchair on Thursday, May 30, to assist her at the Colfax Senior Meal site. The fund was started by the family of Jerry Schmick, a long-time Whitman County resident who passed away about a year ago. Schmick's son-in-law Daniel Moore presented the wheelchair to DeYoung. "The food pantry was in need of a wheelchair,...
TEKOA - The countdown for the Slippery Gulch Days festival is on as locals prepare for the week of celebratory festivities. The annual celebration kicks off on Monday, June 10, as the Fishing Derby commences in Hangman Creek. Fish measuring occurs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 13, and Friday from noon to 7 p.m. Fishing measurement takes place at Memorial Park, next to the pharmacy. Also on Friday, a free throw competition welcomes all to the outdoor basketball court. The competition...
COLFAX - Tassels were turned as several Whitman County seniors went through graduation ceremonies last weekend, Saturday, June 1 and 2. Colfax, Colton, Garfield-Palouse and Oakesdale all made a huge step forward into their futures on Saturday, June 1 and St. John-Endicott seniors also celebrated with friends and family on Sunday, June 2. On Saturday, Colfax's senior class of 2024 went into the world beyond high school with the motto "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around...
ROSALIA - Battle Days brought the community together for a weekend of celebration and honor in Rosalia. The fun began at 3:30 p.m. with free swimming and games at the pool. Later that evening, the Battle Days Association provided a dinner with live music at the Rosalia City Park. Saturday started out bright and early for the runners and walkers of the community. Rosalia's annual fun run took runners from the fire station through South Whitman Avenue to the monument at Steptoe Battlefield State...
Eugene Max Hubble, 80, longtime school teacher, passed away on May 16, 2024, in St. John, Wash. Max was born on July 11, 1941, to Austin and Rose Hubble in Longview, Wash. He lived in Cathlamet until the 5th grade when his parents moved to St. John. He graduated in 1959 and excelled in all sports. After graduations, he attended Boise State where he played football. He finished his education at Washington State University getting his teaching degree in 1964. Max spent 30 years teaching 6th grade...
TEKOA — The John Wayne Trail Riders are on the trail again this year, riding horse drawn carriages along the trail. Riders started on Friday, May 24, and are now in Malden for a rest day on Thursday, May 30. The trail riders will set out from Malden on Friday, May 31, going 10 miles were they will set up camp in Rosalia. The riders will not be in this year’s Rosalia Battle Days parade and will set out at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 and go 22 miles until they hit Tekoa where they will end with an end of the ride celebration. The trail ride wil...
COLFAX - Long time residents Tony and Amanda Talley are starting their own plumbing business in Colfax called Cobra Drains Services Company. The Talleys have lived in Colfax for almost 20 years. "He's been in the plumbing and mainline business for years," Amanda Talley said. The Talleys have been obtaining their business licenses and are excited to serve Colfax and Whitman County. "We're excited to be a service that can be counted on," said Tony, adding that Cobra Drains Services Company will...
COLFAX –– The summer highway construction season started on Tuesday, May 28, with many projects planned. According to reports, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is planning to chip-seal two local highways in Whitman County. Crews will resurface 44 miles of State Route 23 between Steptoe and Sprague and chip seal 21 miles of SR 194 between Pullman and Almota on the Snake River. Motorists can expect delays through these work zones, with flaggers directing one lane of traffic....
Colfax Thursday, May 30 Shepherd’s pie, cabbage salad, fruit cocktail, s’mores cookie bars Monday, June 3 Chicken strips, french fries with pub sauce, green salad, fruit, birthday dessert – strawberry cupcakes. Colton Wednesday, June 5 Oven baked chicken, pasta with garlic butter, beets, caesar salad, birthday dessert – strawberry cupcakes. Palouse Wednesday, June 5 Breakfast casserole with ham, eggs, veggies and cheese; roasted potatoes; breakfast fruit; cinnamon rolls. Pullman Friday, May 31 Oriental chicken salad, fresh fruit, rolls,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Elliot Jane Bodart “EJ,” a girl was born May 20, 2024 to parents Tyler and Adrianna Bodart, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Bruce and Triena Bodart, of West Bend, Wis. Maternal Grandparents are Aaron and Autumn Rieger. Knox Swenson, a boy, was born May 20, 2024 to parents Colten and Shae Swenson, of Moscow, Idaho. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Blake and Andrea Swenson, of Pocatello, Idaho. Maternal Grandparents are Marc and Marci Modersitski, of Alp...
PALOUSE — The Spring Hotrod Gathering will be happening in Palouse this weekend from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The gathering will feature hot rods, customs cars, and choppers pre-1965 only. People are invited to enter their hotrods for a small fee. The show will start at 11 a.m., followed by a frozen t-shirt challenge at 1 p.m. and the t-shirt booth will close at 2 p.m. Trophies will be placed in from of recipients’ cars at 3:30 p.m. Individual favorites will receive a trophy. Main Street will open at 6 p.m., and the Palouse Cab...
PINE CITY - Pine City boasts a new welcome sign replacing the one that was burned in the 2020 Babb Fire. According to Board Member of the Pine City Historical Society Teresa Brown, Jim and Sue Crutcher Rhodes, a generous couple who have never lived in Pine City, made the new sign possible. Brown said that the Crutcher family does have ties to Pine City, going back to 1880 when Sue's great-grandfather, Sam Crutcher, first came to the area. "Sam was born in Kentucky and served in the War of the...
ROSALIA — Battle Days is in route again this year with a weekend of fun May 31 and June 1. Festivities start, Friday, May 31, with dinner provided by the Battle Days Association at 5 p.m. at the Rosalia Park. From 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will be free swimming and games at the pool. Also on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. live music will be provided by Valente and The Jim Basnight Band. Saturday, June 1, will start out at 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a Scouts Breakfast at the fire station, 607 Whitman Avenue. The Fun Run will take at 8 a.m., with r...
ROSALIA - The Rosalia Fire Department District 7 was dispatched for a house fire off U.S. Highway 195 near the rest area at approximately 5:45 p.m., on Friday, May 24. Rosalia Fire Chief Laura Lautenschlager said that the fire was fully involved upon the first unit's arrival, and they were able to put it out and back in service by 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 25. Lautenschlager said that the fire was caused by a candle and that the house was a total loss. "Both occupants of the house escaped with no...
Colfax Thursday, May 23 Oven baked chicken, gourmet mac and cheese, grape and broccoli salad, blueberry cream cheese muffins Monday, May 27 Closed - Memorial Day Colton Wednesday, May 29 Tater tot casserole with veggies, fruit salad, tomato cucumber salad, fudge pops Endicott Tuesday, May 28 Tater tot casserole, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, May 29 Pullman visiting, pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, pears, brownies Pullman Friday, May 24 Pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, pears, cranberry orange...
