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Sheriff's Log
COLFAX – The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from July 9 to July 15:. 4:26 a.m.- North Main Street, Albion. Domestic dispute. 7:28 a.m.- South East Street, St. John. Douglas Keith Graham, 56, arrested for DWLS 3rd. 7:39 a.m.- North Mill Street, Whitman County...
Whitman County Fire Crews Respond to Fire West of Colfax
COLFAX, WA - Fire crews from Whitman County are actively managing a fire on SR 26 near Milepost 121, west of Colfax, which originated from a single firework in a dry brush field. The blaze quickly spread from the field to a nearby structure, which became fully engulfed in flames.
Planned Electric Outage for Repairs - University LN Area
The Cheney Light Department will be replacing the faulted underground primary wire in the area of Willowwood Apartments, College Hill Apartments, and surrounding area with a new primary wire to ensure reliable electric service. Work will begin on Tuesday, July 9 at 8:00 p.m. and power will be off through the night until approximately 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Malden veteran pays kindness forward
MALDEN - A local veteran was recognized for assisting another veteran's widow in Okanogan County by congress members during a Town Council on June 11. Veterans aides Doug Huff for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Hank Cramer for Rep. Dan Newhouse presented resident and veteran Mark Butler letters of appreciation.
Firefighters battle 3-acre brush fire east of Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. – Firefighters are currently tackling a three-acre brush fire east of Cheney. The incident is located at South Cheney-Spangle Road and West Jennings Road, according to Spokane County Fire District 3. The fire, though slow-moving, has already consumed approximately half an acre and now has spread to three acres. Initially, firefighters faced challenges accessing the site.
Firework Caused Blaze Destroys Building Near LaCrosse
A fireworks caused blaze destroyed a building near LaCrosse on Thursday. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office reports on Facebook that Volunteer Firefighters battled the blaze on State Route 26 near milepost 121. A firework sparked a field fire which spread to a structure. Deputies didn’t specify what type of structure was burned.
Federal Funding Allocated To Local Airports
Two local airports have received funding allocations from the federal government. The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport has been allocated over 600,000 dollars for a master plan update. The Port of Whitman County’s Business Air Center in Colfax has been allocated about 50,000 dollars. That money will used to study the feasibility of locating a weather station at the airport outside Colfax.
Golf course gets new members
COLFAX - Golfers will come across two new critters on the course, as an eagle and a bear become permanent members of the golf course and country club. Golf Course Manager Craig Gronning said that the bear and eagle were carved from two trees they had to cut down. "They were a nuisance and we wanted something unique done to them, so we contacted a guy to do wood carvings in them," he said.
Cyclists climb Steptoe Butte
ROSALIA - On Saturday, June 29, over a dozen cyclist gathered at Rosalia City Park to make their annual trip up the Steptoe Butte. The group, Spokane Bike Club, was founded in 1973 and has been making the annual excursion to the butte since 1992, as a training ride to prepare for longer distances. While the group had a mixed range of ages for the cyclist, several had done this ride many times.
Council on Aging hosts county-wide bbq next week
Colfax - The Council on Aging County-Wide Barbecue is coming again next week bringing seniors to Schmuck Park to enjoy burgers, live music and community camaraderie. The barbecue will take place at noon on Thursday, July 11, with a suggested donation of $5. Council on Aging Executive Director Paige Collins...
'Try'-ing their best in St. John
ST. JOHN - The town of St. John was host to the sixth annual "Try"-athalon where people participated in trap shooting, golf and horseshoes to raise funds for the Eagles/Wildcats Sports Booster Club on Saturday, June 29. Those participating shot a round of trap at the St. John Gun Club...
Colfax Downtown Association restaurant incubator construction to finish in late-July
COLFAX - Construction is underway on the Colfax Downtown Association restaurant incubator project. Colfax resident Trevor Miller has been named as the first occupant, with his restaurant Wild Ember Kitchen. Construction crews are currently working towards an expected completion date of Saturday, July 20, on the former Washingon Federal Bank,...
Letters to the Editor
I’ve read many letters about windmills recently, but I’ve missed hearing the views of some of the key players. I’d like to hear more from the farmers considering installing windmills. We need to hear more from farmers because they play a vital role in the Palouse economy...
“Why Does Voting Matter” Art Contest Display at Whitman County Library
The League of Women Voters of Pullman and Whitman County recently held their Third Annual Visual Arts Competition with the theme “Why Does Voting Matter?”. 53 artworks were collected from Whitman County students in third through twelfth grade and will be on display at the Libey Gallery in The Center at Whitman County Library in Colfax.
TRICO Welcomes Josh Berglin as Project Engineer for Food & Manufacturing Business Unit
We are pleased to announce that Josh Berglin has joined our TRICO team as Project Engineer for our Food & Manufacturing Business Unit. Josh brings a strong background in construction management and a proven track record of success to this role. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction...
From the Desk of Tim Collins
The End of 2023-24 and Year 1 as your Director of Athletics. I want to thank all those who helped to make the past year a success, and in many ways, one for the record books here at Eastern Washington University. Thank you to our 300+ student-athletes for showing me...
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