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Colfax Monday, Oct. 14 Baked potato bar with chili cheese, onions, sour cream, bacon; broccoli, veggies, fruit parfait Thursday, Oct. 17 Chicken enchiladas with lettuce and diced tomatoes; Spanish rice; refried beans; chocolate chip cookie Colton Wednesday, Oct. 16 Chili dogs, chili, cheese and onions; coleslaw; veggies; fruit parfait LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 15 No Meal Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 16 Salad bar, roll, fresh fruit, dessert Pullman Friday, Oct. 11 Homemade pizza, cabbage patch salad, sliced peaches, ice cream cups Tuesday, Oct. 15 Pork...
Pullman Regional Hospital Lazarus Zachary King, a boy, was born Sept. 28, 2024 to parents Joshua and Lilliam King, Moscow, Idaho., he weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Robert and Dawn Bingham. Maternal Grandparents are Adam and Cathryn McElderry. Moyo Adaramola, a boy, was born Sept. 30, 2024 to parents yetunde and Bisi Adaramola, of Pullman. He weighed 6.7 pounds. Paternal Grandparents are Ronre and Peter Adaramola, of Offa, Nigeria. Maternal Grandparents are Sarah and John Adaramola, of Ada, Nigeria. Moyo joins brother...
The public library was donated four babysitter book bags courtesy of a local girl scout. Associate Director and youth Services Manager Sheri Miller stated that the backpacks include books and toys that match a specific theme intended by the Girl Scout. Miller said the bags will be available for Whitman County Library patron checkout by the end of this month. “They are great resources for families, grandparents, teachers, and babysitters working with kids and preschoolers,” Miller said. The donations were received from a member of Girl Sco...
TEKOA — The Tekoa Chamber is teaming up with the Tekoa Empire Theatre to bring music to the theatre with new music festival WheatStalk coming this month. The event set for 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, features Pacific Northwest and Eastern Washington bands including Kyle Richard, Thundergun Express, Jordan Paddock, The Kevin Shay Band and another surprise special guest. Tekoa Chamber President Melinda Wilkins said this is the first year they will have put the grass root music festival on and are hoping it grows every year to be annual. “I hav...
Last Saturday evening, the Community of Garfield Association hosted Harvest Fest 2024 at the town park. The cold clear night provided a perfect backdrop for the gathering locals and vendors with Yellow Dog Flat's combination of blues and Americana rounding out the event. It was an evening full of neighbors and assorted townies visiting with each other with kids running around enjoying the festivities. Since several of them were attired in shorts and t-shirts, maybe they were just trying to...
TEKOA — Tractor and historical farming fans have another chance to see a historical plowing bee near Tekoa this weekend. The eleventh annual ‘Plowin Palouse’ plowing bee starts at 7 a.m. with unloading near Tekoa this Saturday, Oct. 19. Born and raised in Tekoa, Organizer Brian Wise, of Spokane, said he started the event eleven years ago. “I always thought it would be neat to have an old tractor plow bee out in the west, because there is several of those out in the country,” Wise said. Wise said that the first plowing bee he organized...
ROSALIA — The Rosalia Branch of the Whitman County Library hosted its seventh annual Bridge Day on Saturday, Oct. 5, a community event dedicated to local railroad history. The event featured a presentation by Washington State University Professor Emeritus Robert G. Olsen and a guided history hike across the iconic Rosalia Concrete Arch Bridges. Rosalia Branch Manager Marcy Campbell shared the origins of the event, which began in 2017 when railroad history enthusiast Mark Borleske approached her with the idea. “He is a railroad history afi...
As the Halloween season approaches, the Whitman County Gazette is kicking off its special feature, “The Haunting Hour”, a section dedicated to ghost stories, mysteries and chilling local tales throughout the month of October. GARFIELD — Tucked deep within the rolling hills of the Palouse, where the winds sweep gently across golden fields, lies the nearly forgotten town of Elberton—a place that time has slowly claimed. Founded in 1886 by Sylvester Wait and lovingly named after his son Elbert, Elberton began as a hopeful frontier settlement. With...
COLFAX - The Dugger Plowing Bee is coming up for a fourth year this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 5. Palouse resident and Iowa State University student Colby Dugger flew back home to host the annual plowing bee. "It's on state route 272, between Colfax and Palouse," said Dugger. "It's about three miles from Palouse on your way to Colfax." Dugger said they are hoping to have as many tractors and spectators as they can. "It's a pretty good field this year," said Dugger. "We've got field for all kinds...
COLFAX - The residents that haunt St. Ignatius Hospital will find some relief this Halloween season as the historic building nears the completion of its new roofing project. Built in 1893 by Ellis and Waite, the hospital has been a fixture in the community for over a century. For Austin Storm, who owns the building with his wife Laura, the completion of the roofing marks a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to preserve and restore the iconic structure. "It will be so nice to be done...
COLFAX - Local plane enthusiasts and families gathered to eat breakfast, view vintage planes and vote their favorite. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) 328 flew in vintage planes and hosted a breakfast for the ninth year in a row. "We had slightly less than last year and that's good," said Organizer Barney Buckley. Buckley said the event brought in 215 people for breakfast and approximately 45 planes flew in. Groups of people could be seen viewing planes as new ones flew in. At the...
COLFAX – The Colfax Downtown Association is gearing up for the inaugural Fall Crawl. The boozy night is set to run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12. Participants are invited to visit local establishments, enjoy exclusive food and drink specials and enter for a chance to win prizes. “We don’t have many events for adults. We noticed that if we have something going on, people will come out and support our businesses. We thought it would be super fun to do a fall crawl since we got a couple of new restaurants and shops,” said Allie C...
Colfax Monday, Oct. 7 Braised short ribs with demi glaze, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, birthday dessert german chocolate cake. Thursday, Oct. 10 Pork chops, roasted red potatoes, broccoli grape salad, fruit, vanilla cream puff. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 9 Baked potato bar with chili, cheese, onions, sour cream; broccoli; fruit; fudge pops. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 9 Homemade pizza, green salad, sliced peaches, ice cream sundae. Pullman Friday, Oct. 4 Spaghetti pie with meat sauce, caesar salad, green beans, fruit, birthday dessert german...
Pullman Regional Hospital Johnny Clark Capwell, a boy, was born Sept. 20, 2024 to parents William and Coral Capwell, of Clarkston....
In the past few months, Palouse has shared not one, but two classic car shows! The first was the annual Hot Rod Gathering in June; the second, part of the recent Palouse Days celebration. Wandering around these memory-triggering events is always time very well spent. Owners sit near their “babies,” which are, inside and out, showroom ready. Models range from Ford Model Ts to Pontiac GTOs, and there is no shortage of “glory days” models. Correction: Almost no shortage. I always grieve a bit when I realize that, once again there is one model t...
ROSALIA — Rail fans can gather in Rosalia for several events centered around railroad history. The library is teaming up with Cascade Rail Foundation and Thunderhead Ranch to put on a railroad history presentation in downtown Rosalia at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5. After the presentation, attendees can take a guided history hike on the former Milwaukee Road right of way over the Rosalia Concrete Arch bridges which are now part of the Palouse to Cascades State Park trail. The hike after the presentation will feature comparative historic photos o...
COLFAX - A decked-out-in-pink Bettie Steiger Community Center boasted a large group of women who were coming together to raise funds for breast cancer awareness Saturday, Sept. 21. The Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics Auxiliary hosted "Strength in Pink," the first luncheon honoring those who have been affected by breast cancer on Sept. 21. A silent auction took place until 2 p.m. to raise funds. Diane Clark welcomed the group of women, followed by a blessing by Darlene Kroll and the tables...
COLFAX - It is said that the appearance of a butterfly can signify that a passed loved one is with you always. This was taken into consideration as attendees of the first Palouse Butterfly Release gathered in Shmuck Park, Saturday, Sept. 21. The park gazebo filled with people who had sent in names of those they lost and those who came to share in the memories of their loved ones. Tables along the edges of the gazebo had notes stating "you are missed," with other similar sentiments and tissues...
OAKESDALE — An Oakesdale FFA high school freshman has been named a national finalist in the FFA Agriscience Fair. Kellan Demeerler was named the 2024 national finalist this year in the Power, Structure and Technical Systems category in the FFA Agriscience competition. DeMeerler will take part in the annual National FFA Convention and Expo taking place Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. On Friday, Sept. 20, DeMeerler had his National interview via Zoom, going before a panel of industry e...
Pullman Regional Hospital Isabelle Grace Karnerrer, a girl, was born Sept. 17, 2024 to parents Kyle and Noel Kamerrer, of Pullman. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Rick and Kate Karnerrer, of Pullman. Maternal Grandparents are Julie Wukelic, of Fox Island, Wash., and Ed Webster, II, of Yakima. Isabelle joins Evelyn Rose, 29 months, at home. Emmett Joe Rogers, a boy, was born Sept. 16, 2024, to parents Joey Rogers and Katelynn Quinn-Hollis, of Pullman. He weighed 7 pounds, 1.4 ounces. Paternal Grandparents are Linda...
Colfax Monday, Sept. 30 Chef salad with tomato, ham, turkey, cucumber, cheese and hard boiled egg; homemade roll, fruit, chocolate chip cookies. Thursday, Oct. 3 Chicken caesar salad, roll, fresh fruit, chocolate cream cheese cups. Colton Wednesday, Oct. 2 Pork chops, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, fruit, birthday dessert. LaCrosse Tuesday, Oct. 1 No meal. Palouse Wednesday, Oct. 2 Cube steak with brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms, rice pilaf, cooked carrots, birthday dessert. Pullman Friday, Sept. 27 Biscuits and gravy, sausage links, scrambled...
TEKOA — The Tekoa Empire Theater is hosting a free movie night for the community this weekend. The Empire Theater will show Inside Out at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Concessions will be available for purchase and attendees can enjoy a free bag of popcorn with the purchase of a drink. The Tekoa Empire Theater is located at 126 South Crosby Street....
COLFAX - Antique airplanes will be seen flying into the Colfax airport next weekend. The family friendly event hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 328 is set to start at 8 a.m., Sept. 28 with the pancake breakfast until 10 a.m., at the Colfax Airport, 707 Flight Line Drive. Breakfast is being served by the Colfax Rotary Club for a fee and includes pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs. Fly In Organizer Barney Buckley said the event started in 2013, with a crop duster clinic...
PALOUSE — Two events are coming up in Garfield and Palouse, addressing mental health and rucks hosted by Ruck for the Fallen. Garfield Christian Fellowship will host an all-day conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 21, titled “Unplugging to Restore,” at the Church Fellowship Worship Center, 303 North 3rd Street, in Garfield. The family-friendly event offering strategies “to unplug from technologies and reconnect with others,” is in response to the book Dr. Johnathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is...
ST. JOHN – The St. John Endicott Schools are awaiting the arrival of new metalshop gear and have a new coding program for middle schoolers. According to the St. John Endicott September newsletter Middle School Science Teacher Michael Maloney has been continually working to increase participating and interest in the Metalshop elective class. The passing of the Endicott levy made it possible to support the class and purchase two new welders to replace ones that had issues. The students welded new carts for the welders and are putting skills to w...
