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The way we were
GARFIELD — Like most people, my husband, Blake, and I have a weekly routine—“going to town.” Grocery shopping is the main focus and, because of that, I’ve learned to be very attentive to “keeping a list and checking it twice.” Anything we neglect to pick up has to practically endure a court hearing to prove that it’s worthy of another 50-mile round trip. Gasoline, and occasionally, clothing shopping are included on our schedule, but other than the occasional jeans and t-shirt purchase, we rarely have a need for new fashion. Yes, placing an order on Amazon can be tempting, but we know that it’s up to us to support our local businesses and help ensure their survival.
Colfax reseal and gravel project begins
COLFAX — Crews from the Colfax City Public Works department began work on Wednesday, June 26, to re-seal and gravel 35 streets per day throughout town. Crews will work from McDonald Park to 12th Street and then move to the Thorn Street area. Residents should expect 15-minute delays. “Our...
Crime Corner: Student demonstrators face probation, $25 fine
COLFAX — It was on February 28, 1969, that forty-two students participated in a demonstration that prevented five Black students from entering the Whitman County jail to begin serving sentences on assault convictions. According to a news article published by the Colfax Gazette on April 17, 1969, Carl Maxey,...
Sheriff's Office
COLFAX –- The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls from June 18 to June 24:. 12:26 a.m.- South Mill Street, Colfax. Trespassing complaint. 10:01 a.m.- Northeast Airport Road, Pullman. Vehicle taken without permission. 10:53 a.m.- North Mill Street, Sheriff’s Office, Colfax. Sex offender registration.
Firework safety warning for county
COLFAX — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and officials caution locals and visitors to be careful when launching fireworks. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Whitman County may see some precipitation in scattered locations on the day. “According to the CPC [Climate Prediction Center]...
Lone Cottonwood Tree, Palouse, Washington, USA By Douglas Parks
This image captures a lone cottonwood tree in the Palouse region of Washington state, an area renowned for its rolling hills of wheat and solitary trees. Tragically, this tree no longer stands; less than a year after this photograph was taken, it had fallen, been chopped up, and burned. I returned to this tree after initially seeing it during the day, positioning the setting sun perfectly under its arching branch to create a stunning sun-star effect.
Fire crews battling fire in Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. — Fire crews are on scene at a brush fire in Cheney. According to a Facebook post from the Spokane County Fire District 3, they are assisting the Cheney Fire Department at a fire near West 1st Street and Washington Street in Cheney that started around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.
2025 Draft Prospect Interview: Efton Chism III, WR, Eastern Washington University
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?. Growing up I wasn’t allowed to play until 8th grade, and I was always around athletes and had role models that played sports and my uncle played football and played at eastern and got drafted by the Jaguars and that’s how I got into football.
Crews responding to brush fire in Cheney
CHENEY, Wash. — Firefighters from Spokane Fire District 3 are currently helping crews fight a brush fire near West 1st street and Washington in Cheney. The size and cause of the fire's unknown. This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available. KREM ON...
Student Artist Leaves His Mark in Ashes
An EWU student who plans to become a teacher provided the campus community with a lesson about loss and resilience. Travis Truly, a 22-year-old senior education major with a minor in fine art, lost everything in the Gray Fire last August — devastation that was shared by residents of more than 350 homes in the greater Spokane area destroyed by two separate wildfires ranging at the same time.
City Council approves four resolutions
CHENEY – The City Council approved four resolutions for the Police Department to improve communications, technological equipment and the evidence collection process during a June 11 meeting at City Hall. “These new resolutions will speed up our process and save the city at least $147,000 a year,” Interim Police...
Summer Hawks on losing skid
SPOKANE — Following four wins to open the season, the Cheney Single-A Summer Hawks find themselves looking for that original recipe. Cheney lost a pair of games, one highlighted by pitching, 3-2 loss on June 20 to Lakeside and the other a 19-12 slugfest defeat to East Valley, June 22.
Cheney splits with Mead
CHENEY — The Cheney AA Summer Hawks split a pair of American Legion games with the Mead Panthers last week winning 3-2, June 19 at home before being shutout 7-0 the following day at Mead. The Summer Hawks win came in walk-off fashion as leadoff batter Kaiden Rasmussen reached...
Road construction west of Colfax will reduce traffic to one lane starting today
COLFAX — Washington State Route 26 will be reduced to one lane west of Colfax starting today. Washington State Department of Transportation will reduce Washington State Route 26 to one lane during construction of a passing lane — the westbound lane will be closed to traffic. According to...
Looking Back
The first woman president in the 132-year history of Eastern Washington University is named as the next successor. Mary Cullinan, PhD, will relieve the current president Rodolfo Arevalo, PhD, on Aug. 1. Cullinan is the current president of Southern Oregon University in Ashland. One Eastern Washington University student was pronounced...
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