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COLFAX - Colfax Post Office worker Deanna Leinweber is retiring from the post office after 36 years. Deanna and her husband, Howard, Leinweber spoke to the Gazette on Tuesday, March 26, on Mrs. Leinweber's time serving the Colfax community and their plans for when she retires. Mrs. Leinweber said that she had started at the Colfax Post Office because her mother thought it would be a good fit. "Her mother convinced her to take the civil service test, so she could apply for a postal job," Mr....
COLFAX – Easter celebrations will take place this weekend throughout the county, with many opportunities for egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. The Albion Best Adventures 4-H Club will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, at the Albion Community Park. The hunt is open for children ages 0-12. Donations of canned food items for the Albion Food Bank will be accepted during the hunt. In Colfax, the Friends of the Parks will host their fifth annual Easter E...
YAKIMA - The 4-H Palouse Area Robotics Team, SciBorgs, brought home the Gracious Professionalism Award from the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - dubbed FIRST - Robotics Competition on Friday and Saturday, March 15 and March 16, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The local team comprised Andrew Kranick of Colfax, Oliver Blood of Pullman, and Seth, Ruby Claire Johnson Leung, and Mason Bledsoe, all of Moscow. The Gracious Professionalism Award celebrates the demonstration of...
Cedar David Taylor, a boy, was born to parents Chelbee and Michael Taylor, of Moscow. Kacey Jane McCormick, a girl, was born March 3, 2024, to parents Kaitlin and Kyle McCormick, of Pullman. She weighed 6 pound, 12 ounces. Kacey joins sister Kendall, 2, at home. Amir Gebril, a boy, was born March 6, 2024, to parents Nehal and Hossam Gebril, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Amir joins brother Mazen, 8, and sisteer Lara, 6, at home. Brooks Isaiah Pischel, a boy, was born March 18, 2024, to parents Robert and Arika Pischel, of Pullman....
Thursday, March 21 Fish taco with taco slaw, mexican street corn, fruit, s’mores quesadilla. Monday, March 25 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit. Colton Wednesday, March 27 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, blueberry muffins. Endicott Tuesday, March 26 Stew, corn bread, salad bar, dessert. LaCrosse N/A Palouse Wednesday, March 27 Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, fruit, dessert. Pullman Friday, March 22 Tater tot casserole with veggies, green salad, fresh fruit, magic p...
MOSCOW — Pullman resident Hala Zahalqa was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at University of Idaho. Zahalqa is among approximately 25,ooo students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into the honor society each year. Membership to the society is by invitation only and requires a nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Phi Kappa Phi’s headquarters is located in Baton Rouge Louisiana....
CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids! With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot. If they’re lucky, they may even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny. In advance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, several egg hunts are set for next Saturday, March 30, around the area. Scheduled events include: Airway Heights – The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department hosts its Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. in Su...
8 Years Ago From the Colfax Gazette, Friday, March 10, 1899 ARRESTED AND RELEASED No Evidence to Hold Supposed Horse Thieves Monday Constable Potter of Colton came to Colfax with warrants from Justice Flowers’ court for the arrest of John Weston and George Cole, the latter said to have traveled under severeal different aliases, such as Steele and Snow, The charge was horse stealing. Deputy Shereiff Stweard accompanied Mr. Potter and the officers soon got on trail of their men. They were traced through Endicott and Winona and captured T...
TEKOA — Tekoa High School is hosting its Royalty Program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. Contestants this year include Tekoa High School juniors Clare Wilkins, Lulu Taylor, and Denalie Chase. The program showcases three competitive categories: Talent, Poise and Composure, and Impromptu Questions. The 2023 reigning queen, Carrie Sanchez, and princess Marissa Alonso will pass down the crowns to the new royalty and bid farewell to their titles and positions. Previous title holders and newly c...
COLFAX — The Colfax Kiwanis hosted its first successful annual Masquerade Ball on Sunday, March 10, with about 65 people turning out for the event. Colfax Kiwanis member Dan LeBeau said that the turnout was good and that the Club was able to raise approximately $5,000. “We don’t have all the totals yet, but we think it will be right around $5,000,” he said. LeBeau mentioned that most of the women dressed up in nice dresses and gowns. “Almost everybody brought their own masks,” he said. LeBeau said that the men’s apparel ranged from jeans an...
COLFAX –– The Colfax Rotary, local emergency responders and several local churches teamed up to form and send a team to do community and medical service in Mexico from March 16 through March 22. Rosalia Fire District 7 Chief Laura Lautenschlager said she teamed up with Reverend Michael Birnbaum when he approached her after a presentation for the Colfax Rotary Club. Birnbaum said that Lautenschlager seemed like the kind of person who would be interested in doing this. Birnbaum and Lautenschlager are organizing and leading the team that will be...
TEKOA — The City of Tekoa is planning a thrilling weekend with the chance to shop antiques, and a kid’s carnival coming up on Saturday, March 16. The Saturday will kick off with the Pot of Gold Shop Hop at 9 a.m. on March 16, a route that takes participants through towns across the Palouse to shop at antique and decor shops. Shop Hop organizer Susie Creger said it is the third year they’ve done the event. “It’s very popular, and everyone has a good time,” she said. Creger said that the event is designed to start from wherever participant...
GARFIELD - This year's Distinguished Young Women of Garfield-Palouse showcase will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, in the Garfield School Auditorium with the theme of "Adventure Awaits." This year's participants are Hailey Beckner, daughter of Dave and Heather Beckner; Iris Turner, daughter of Forrest and Talya Turner; and Camryn Blankenchip, daughter of Clint and Shannon Blankenchip. This year's program offers over $8,000 in scholarships and participants are eligible for several...
Colfax Thursday, March 14 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, double chocolate cake Monday, March 18 Corned beef and cabbage, buttered red potatoes, salad, corn bread, mint rice crispy treats Garfield Thursday, March 21 Garfield Legion Hall - Everyone is welcome for spaghetti and meatballs, green salad and dressings, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and punch Palouse Wednesday, March 20 Irish stew, mixed veggies, corn bread, lucky dessert Pullman Friday, March 15 Lentil chili with cheese and sour cream, broccoli and...
Pullman Regional Hospital Jacob Donald Frickel Jr., a boy was born on March 7, 2024 to parents Heavenly Muench and Jacob Frickel, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Starr Myers, and Mark Muench, of Boise. Maternal Grandparents are Kim Hollibaugh, of Pierce, Idaho., and Kelly Frickel of Hump tulips, Wash. Jacob joins sister Oliveia, almost 3, and brother Myles, almost 2, at home. Gracelynn Jane Clark, a girl, was born March 7, 2024 to parents Mya Bailey, of Potlatch. Paternal Grandparents are Jamie and Ty...
Colfax Thursday, Mar. 7 *Bring a friend day* ground beef tacos, totchos (tater tot nachos), taco slaw, fruit: mangoes, pineapple, strawberry Monday, Mar. 11 Lentil chili with cheese and sour cream, broccoli and grape salad, hermit cookie bar Colton Wednesday, Mar. 13 Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, fruit, pie Endicott Tuesday, Mar. 12 Baked potato bar, salad bar, broccoli, roll, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Mar. 13 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, broccoli, apple slices, oatmeal butterscotch cookies Pullman Friday,...
Pullman Regional Hospital Ezrah James Blunt, a boy, was born Feb. 27, 2024 to parents Izzy and DePaul Blunt, of Lewiston, Idaho. He weighed 9 pounds, 8.4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Kopper and Paul Blunt, of Clarkston. Maternal Grandparents are Joanna Lowell, of Bothell, and Tolli Forker, of Winthrop. Asher Michael McAdams, a boy, was born Feb. 27, to parents Michael and Renae McAdams, of Colton. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Mike and Jean McAdams, of Mount Vernon. Maternal Grandparents are Carl and Carmen...
COLFAX - Colfax Kiwanis is hosting its first annual masquerade ball this weekend, Sunday, Mar. 10, with light appetizers and snacks available from 6 to 10 p.m. and a DJ from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new event center located at the Golf Course. Colfax Kiwanis member Dan LeBeau said that somebody threw out the idea of a masquerade ball, and they thought it sounded fun. "We are encouraging people to dress up and have a good time, but to go ahead and be comfortable at the same time," LeBeau said about...
TEKOA - Tekoa High School is hosting its Royalty Program at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 16, at the Tekoa Empire Theatre, 126 South Crosby Street. Contestants this year include Tekoa High School juniors Clare Wilkins, Lulu Taylor and Denalie Chase. Member of the Tekoa Royalty Committee Karen Blomgren said that the program has been held for at least 28 years or more, and that the royalty get a scholarship at the end of their reign. Blomgren said the program will start with an opening number followed...
COLFAX - The Colfax Distinguished Young Women participants are gearing up for their showcase on Friday, Mar. 22, practicing their talents, routines and learning from the program. In an interview with the Gazette on Monday, Mar. 4, the girls made time from their busy schedules between school, class and sports to speak individually about what the program means to them so far. Many of the girls said they had gained a closer camaraderie with their participating classmates. "I've gotten to be closer...
Colfax Thursday, Feb. 29 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, M&M cookie bar Monday, March 4 Fish filet, baked potato, cooked vegetables, green salad, oreo cheesecake Colton Wednesday, Mar. 6 Fish filet, baked potato, cooked vegetables, roll, oreo cheesecake LaCrosse Tuesday, Mar. 5 Homemade mac and cheese with ham, mixed vegetables, apple slices, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Mar. 6 Fish filet, baked potato, cooked vegetables, roll, birthday dessert Pullman Friday, March 1 Homemade mac and cheese, mixed vegetables, apple slices, brownies...
Pullman Regional Hospital Riven Bates, a girl, was born Feb. 24, 2024 to parents Tyeton and Tiearra Bates, of Moscow. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Cameron Bates, of Mount Vernon, Wash., and Cathy Bates, of Blaine, Wash. Maternal Grandparents are Patrick Journey and Tracy Bolyard, of Moscow. Brinley Geneve Chandler, a girl, was born Feb. 21, 2024, to parents Rachel and Koy Chandler, of Pullman. She weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Travis Chandler and Angela Davidson, of Rupert, Idaho. Maternal...
UNIONTOWN — The 70th annual Uniontown Sausage Feed is set for this Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Uniontown Community Building, South Washington Street. The feed is a fundraiser for the community building, with all proceeds returning to the building maintenance and utilities. The sausage feed will be a drive-through again this year, due to restructuring how the Uniontown Community Building operates. Event planners are working to bring back an in-person sausage feed in 2025. The drive-through line will start at the Uniontown Coop...
PULLMAN — The Gladish Center hosts the Gladish Brewfest this Saturday, Mar. 2, at 2 p.m., 115 Northwest State Street. This year, the festival will have brews and wines from Paradise Creek Brewery, Another Round Brewing Co., Moscow Brewing Company, and Merry Cellars. The event coordinator at the Gladish Center, Aryn Vance, said they are excited to host the 3rd annual Gladish Brewfest to bring the community together to celebrate the craftsmanship of local brewers and winemakers. “This year’s lineup is exceptional and will include live music...
PULLMAN— Friends of Hospice opened its 2024 grant cycle to provide funding that supports palliative, end-of-life care, or bereavement projects in Whitman County. Friends of Hospice awarded $20,000 to four nonprofit groups on the Palouse last year, including Circle of Caring, Willow Center, Pullman Regional Hospital and Palouse Paws. Circle of Caring was able to use funds to help purchase a new patient van to transport adults with specialized needs. Willow Center received a grant to expand grief services for Whitman County youth and families t...
