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  • Colfax local selected as outstanding senior at University of Idaho

    Whitman County Gazette|May 18, 2023

    COLFAX — The University of Idaho, College of Business and Academics, selected local Derek Hall as the outstanding senior in his academic discipline. Hall and two family members were invited to the annual awards ceremony on Friday, May 12, to celebrate his achievement as an honoree. In recognition of his hard work, he will receive a cash award and a personal plaque and will have his name added to the award plaques in the Dean’s suite. Hall is the son of Karen Hall and Douglas Hall (deceased.) He graduated from Colfax High School in 200...

  • Colfax seventh-grader earns honorable mention in essay contest

    Whitman County Gazette|May 18, 2023

    COLFAX — Colfax seventh grader Jaryn Vanek received an honorable mention in the Daughters of the American Revolution’s essay contest on April 17. Vanek’s essay, which was on the topic of “American History”, earned first-place certificates at the chapter and state levels before receiving an honorable mention on the northwestern divisional level. The divisional level is composed of all competing seventh-graders from the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming....

  • Rosalia students walking for hospitalized children

    Whitman County Gazette|Apr 27, 2023

    ROSALIA – Students here will be walking Friday, April 28, to raise funds for a local charity. The ninth annual Trot for Tots walk-a-thon will raise money for Tough as Nails, a charity that creates activities kits for hospitalized children. In addition to sponsoring students, residents and businesses can make a donation through the Rosalia School District....

  • Pullman seeks volunteers

    Teresa Simpson, Whitman County Gazette|Dec 8, 2022

    PULLMAN — The Pullman Community Council on Aging is seeking neighborhood volunteers to help local seniors stay safe. Pullman Council on Aging’s Senior Choir Service is seeking community volunteers to help shovel snow, to prevent seniors from slipping and injuring themselves during the winter weather. This will also help those that support local seniors by bringing them groceries, making social visits, or delivering Meals on Wheels. Those interested in volunteers will be matched with a nearby senior, provided shovels, and any other nec...

  • Palouse Turkey Leg fundraiser

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 23, 2022

    PALOUSE — Palouse is hosting their annual Palouse Turkey Leg Fundraiser Thursday Nov . 24 at 8 a.m. All proceeds will fund new books and programming in Palouse. There will be free coffee and donuts provided by Palouse Family Foods and the Palouse Federated Church....

  • Athenauem club news

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 17, 2022

    COLFAX — The Atenaueum Club have started their trip with the “Hidden wonders of the Palouse.” Their last meeting of 2022 will be held on Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m., a Christmas Lunceon at the Catholic Center, 1018 South Main Street....

  • Fire association hosts dinner and auction

    Whitman County Gazette|Nov 17, 2022

    TEKOA—The Tekoa volunteer fire association is hosting their eleventh annual dinner and auction Friday, Nov. 18 at the Tekoa event center. There will be a happy hour at 5:30 p.m., a donation dinner at 6 p.m., and an auction at 7 p.m. The dinner will include chicken fajitas, carne’ asada, and shrimp. Proceeds will go towards local scholarship, fixing the Tekoa pool, and equipment for the fire department....

  • Chamber hosts Trick or Treat on Main Street

    Oct 13, 2022

    COLFAX—The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Trick or Treat on main street from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. Downtown businesses are participating. Parental supervision is required to participate to ensure a safe event. Flashlights and face coverings are recommended. Enjoy shopping, eating and trick or treating while enjoying a family outing. Any business outside of the Main Street corridor who wants to host a table contact Molly at colfaxchamber@gmail.com....

  • Palouse EMS Recruitment Open House

    Oct 13, 2022

    PALOUSE— Palouse Fire Department is looking for volunteers for Emergency Medical Services. There will be a recruitment open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Palouse Fire Department located at 335 West Echanove Avenue. Those interested can join the informational meeting to learn more. Light refreshements will be provided....