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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...
COLFAX - The Morgan Plowing Bee saw its 33rd year last Saturday. Organizer John Morgan said the event went well, with weather conducive to the party. "It was really nice," Morgan said. "I think we had about 26 or 27 tractors." Morgan said there were approximately 120 to 160 people and there was a little rain previously which settled the dust, making the plowing more pleasant. "People who came to watch got an opportunity to get on an old tractor and make a round or two," said Morgan, noting that...
ST. JOHN — The Lautenschlager family has made it their mission to raise awareness and bring change to honor their daughter’s memory. The nonprofit organization is in honor of Lautenschlager, who passed away a year ago on Oct. 13, from a fentanyl overdose. Jodi Lautenschlager, her mother, said the nonprofit organization is an outreach to the surrounding communities to find resources to help others. “We did not have those resources to help lucy,” said Lautenschlager, noting they are trying to find a way to get resources down on paper to hand ou...
PULLMAN — The Palouse Choral Society is opening their 25th anniversary season with their first concert “Listen to Silence,” next weekend Centering around the absence of sound, moments between notes and seeking out calm spaces will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Simpson United Methodist Church, 325, Northeast Maple Street. Included compositions are the world premier of the winner of Palouse Choral Society’s third annual composition contest: “Bugtong-Bugtong,” by Ian Gabriel Corpuz, a F...
COLFAX — St. Ignatius Hospital, once a beacon of healing in the remote Palouse region, now stands as something else entirely—a decaying relic, steeped in forgotten history and shadowed by an unsettling presence. The hospital, though abandoned for over half a century, is far from empty. It has new residents now, those who never left. During the Halloween season, St. Ignatius is far from silent. The spirits of its past occupants seem to wake, welcoming visitors to explore their home. Ghost tours wind through its eerie halls, as curious thr...
COLFAX — Whitman County is gearing up for Halloween with a variety of events scheduled throughout the week. Here’s a rundown of the festivities happening in the area: In Colfax, Trunk-or-Treat will be held in downtown Colfax on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. Trick-or-Treat on Main Street will take place on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the Friends of Whitman County Library will host the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 to 11 p.m. This adults-only fundraising event will feature drinks, sna...
ST. JOHN — Rock Lake, nestled in the rolling Palouse hills of Eastern Washington, has long been cursed—a reputation steeped in eerie legends and tragic history. The small town of Rock Lake once existed along its shorelines, but its waters seem to hold something darker beneath the surface. In 1905, Willis Anson Evans saw an opportunity in the area when he heard the railroad was coming through. He purchased land along the outflow of Rock Lake and built a small resort called Cliff House. Cliff House became a popular spot for railroad workers and t...
Colfax Thursday, Oct. 17 Chicken enchiladas with lettuce and diced tomatoes, spanish rice, refried beans, chocolate chip cookie Monday, Oct. 21 Tortellini soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, vegetable platter, fruit, no bake cookie Endicott Wednesday, Oct. 23 Soup bar, chicken noodle soup, beef with barley soup, tomato basil soup, rolls, salad bar, fruit, dessert Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 23 Tortellini soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwich, vegetable platter, fruit, no bake cookie Pullman Friday, Oct. 18 Tortellini Soup, grilled ham and...
Pullman Regional Hospital Holden Lewis Chandler, a boy, was born Oct. 9, 2024 to parents Patrick and Samantha Chandler, of Clarkston. He weighed 8 pounds, 3.6 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Ernie and Kelli Chandler, of Lewiston. Maternal Grandparents are Jason and Tammy Nicols, of Lewiston and Blaine Rudfelt and Michelle Evans, of Clarkston. Holden joins brother Braytin Scott, 14, and sister Emmersyn Scott, 9, at home....
GARFIELD - The Garfield-Palouse High School hosted several schools on Wednesday, Oct. 2, for a presentation on the importance of character and bullying. The presentation was given by Major League Baseball Sports Agent Mark Leinweaver, who has spent two decades working in sports and entertainment addressing issues of accountability, balance and character. Participating schools included Tekoa, Oakesdale, Garfield-Palouse and Colton High Schools and Middle Schools and St. John High School ....
It’s October and that means that brown, red, orange and yellow are working overtime to show their colors and announcing the unmistakable arrival of fall in our magnificent Whitman County. If you have checked your fall calendar, you will see that it’s also time for Haunted Palouse! Brave adventurous souls age 12 and up can enjoy this October evening tradition which will be held from 7-10 p.m. over the next two weekends, on Fridays and Saturdays, October 18 and 19 and 25 and 26. Remember to dress warmly, wear close-toed shoes, and bring a friend!...
STEPTOE - Gathering once again for its 33rd year of celebrating old time farming, the Morgan Plowing Bee is preparing ground for another year of growth. The event will take place this weekend starting at 8 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the intersection of Klaveano and Bartlett Road. Organizer John Morgan, 87, of Colfax, said people will start gathering around 8 a.m. to unhitch and prepare to plow the ground that was harvested. "It's essential what we're doing and we look forward to having...
COLTON -- Forty members of the Lewis-Clark Antique Power Club met on Saturday, October 12, at the Colton Gun Club for their fall meeting. Several members enjoyed trap shooting before the potluck lunch and meeting. Those in attendance introduced themselves and highlighted their antique iron collections and projects they are currently working on. Shop and garage tours were requested. Several members enjoyed participating in the Antique Tractor Plowing Bee hosted by Colby Dugger on Saturday,...
LACROSSE - Four men reunited at Selbu Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 13, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of an extraordinary bicycle journey that transformed their lives and solidified their bond of brotherhood. Embarking on a 10-month trek from Detroit, Mich., to La Paz, Bolivia, in 1974 - a time before cell phones, the internet or GPS, John Cross, of Lacrosse, Peter Crane, of Ojai, Cali., Jim Oines, of Thousand Oakes, Cali., and Jeff Stoops, of Cascade, Mont., bid farewell to friends and...
COLFAX — The Athenaeum Club held its Homecoming tea Friday, Oct. 4, planning for several upcoming events. Nancy Rothwell announced the Vintage Holiday event to be held at the Perkins House Saturday, Dec. 7. The public is invited to attend. The yearbook committee chaired by Mary Ann Wigen and members Jill Gfeller, Jane Aune, Cathy Landers and Kristin Salmond explained the year’s program theme, “U.S. First ladies.” The next meeting will be hosted by Marilyn Harder on Fri. Oct. 18....
MOSCOW — The Palouse Habitat for Humanity was awarded $15,000 in funds to build a home in Palouse. The grant awarded through Wells Fargo Foundation will go towards building the Jones family home and is designed to fit the family of seven comfortably and affordably. Wells Fargo volunteers from the Lewiston and Moscow offices joined Habitat for Humanity volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 10, to prepare for pouring the foundation of the home. “We appreciate Wells Fargo’s partnership, supporting affordable home building with both funds and helping hands...
