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Colfax Chamber of Commerce to hold Quarterly Luncheon
COLFAX -- The Colfax Chamber of Commerce will hold their Quarterly Luncehon on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at The Center, 110 S Main St, with lunch provided by local eatery Los Amigos. The event will allow for both chamber members and...
Night swim at Tekoa pool starts July 4
TEKOA — This Independence Day will bring a new type of swimming to the Tekoa pool. Night swim starts July 4 with family time going from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and allowing all swimmers from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Night swims will be every Thursday and Saturday.
NOTICE OF HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Whitman County Commissioners have set the date of Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:20 a.m. in the Whitman County Commissioners Chambers in the Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, Washington, to consider updates to the Whitman County Travel/Advance Travel 2.39 and 3.12 Purchasing/Procurement. Any person may...
A treasure of Palouse
PALOUSE — Recently, I had a chat with Bev Pearce about one of the gems of Whitman County—the Palouse Community Center. Located in Palouse’s downtown, it both serves and contributes to the city’s charm. The Community Center has two areas of business: Needful Things, its thrift...
Public Notice
The Lacrosse School District #126, Whitman County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and a four-year budget plan. The completed budget and a summary of the four-year budget plan are on file in the school. district administration office located at 111 Hill Avenue, Lacrosse, WA...
Fireworks illegal in Cheney
CHENEY – Residents are reminded that it’s illegal to light fireworks within city limits. According to the city municipal code, the personal use of fireworks that produce noise or have the potential to cause a fire is a misdemeanor offense. Professional fireworks displays are exempt. In addition to...
Over $12,000 awarded to Tekoa to assist with upgrading records room
TEKOA — The City of Tekoa has received $12,288 for organizational projects aimed at upgrades through the Local Records Grant Program. A lengthy application process ended in February, according to Tekoa City Clerk and Treasurer, Eliza Evans-Teague. “It is a fairly detailed process. They want to see that you...
Public Records
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Police reported the following arrests for June 22 to June 30:. Travis W. Ashby, arrested for second-degree assault in the 1900 block of South Lawson Street. CHENEY — Police responded to the following calls for service from June 24-30: June 24. Joabidiah Crandall arrested for...
Katie Taylor Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Katie Taylor, PhD, associate professor of exercise science, was named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Taylor, who also directs the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Master of Science in Wellness and Movement Sciences programs, was chosen for this honor during the ACSM’s 71st annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
I-90 eastbound open after crash
SPOAKNE, Wash. — I-90 eastbound is back open near Sprague and Appleway after a crash. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), traffic was diverted onto the Sprague/Appleway off-ramp. The crash caused eastbound I-90 to be closed for hours, but has since reopened. The cause of this...
Hoopfest elite: Hub Northwest wins 6th straight title, Empire Fitness takes home women’s crown
Hub Northwest, winners of five straight men’s 6-foot and over titles coming into this year’s Hoopfest, extended its run to six by beating Mammas Boys in Sunday’s finale. MVP honors went to Parker Kelly, a former Eastern Washington standout who scored the first several points of the game.
EWU's Casey Jones commits to WSU, won't play in Pullman until 2027–28
PULLMAN, Wash. - Former Eastern Washington Eagle Casey Jones is the latest Eag to follow Head Coach David Riley from EWU to Washington State. On Sunday, Jones announced on social media that he has committed to WSU, but you won't see him on the court in Pullman for another three years.
Garfield man arrested for allegedly stealing golf carts
A Garfield man was arrested for allegedly stealing golf carts from the Colfax Golf Course and on additional drug charges this past weekend. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release Monday that deputies arrested 37-year-old Michael Rosser on three counts of second-degree burglary and two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
Whitman County commissioners won’t block wind farm
COLFAX — Whitman County Commissioners believe adopting a moratorium is the last resort for managing the Harvest Hills Wind Project. Instead, the commission plans to retain and apply local codes to exercise discretion over the endeavor. The board met during its regular Monday meeting in Colfax to discuss developments...
Frances A. West
Funeral services for Frances A. West, age 96, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the Palouse Federated Church, 635 N. Bridge St., Palouse, with the Rev. Corey Laughary officiating at the service. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse. Frances passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman.
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