Week of October 17, 2024
Week of October 17, 2024
Fifth Congressional District Source: Washington State Voter's Pamphlet Michael Baumgartner Republican Today, things are going in the wrong direction. Government spending and taxes are out of control. The result is inflation and rising prices putting a squeeze on hardworking families. Our southern border is wide open, with thousands pouring into the country. Mexican cartels bring fentanyl here and leave a trail of crime and homelessness. It must stop. I have a proven record fighting for Eastern...
Pirate football is continuing its winning season with a formidable 68-0 shut-out over Tekoa-Rosalia at Lybecker Field last Friday. Here Boone Schmidt (49) stepped in front of Tekoa-Rosalia receiver Soren Braun (88) and hustled 81 yards to the Pirate end zone for a pick six just before halftime. Backing Schmidt up is defensive back Jett Slusser (99). More Pirate athletics on page 10. -East Washingtonian photo by Naomi...
The Class of 1961 enjoyed eleven of the 38 graduated attending during a gathering at the Pataha Flour Mill last Friday, October 11, 2024. Attending were, from the back left: Jerry Herres, Pat McGrann, Bert Obenland, and Steve Flerchinger. Front are Jonas Parhall, Barbara Hiller Carlton, Karen Yeoman Witty, Gary Houser, Ray Cardwell, Sharon Weiner Davis, Valerie Byers Fawcett, and David Ledgerwood. Three others not pictured or part of the graduating class, attended...
POMEROY––Ballots for the 2024 General Election will be mailed this week by the Garfield County Auditor's Elections Department. Ballots were to be mailed Wednesday, October 16, said Shanda Wolf, Elections Director, and are due by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Ballots may be delivered to the ballot boxes at the Garfield County Courthouse, or the 24-hour drive-up drop box accessible on the east side of the Courthouse, Wolf said. Ballots may also be mailed postage paid. Wolf advised...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy City Council announced Jim Harris's retirement, heard a proposal regarding a bus stop on Hwy 12, and discussed a nuisance notification position at their meeting on Oct. 8. Jim Harris, having served on the City Council for 10 years and eight months, announced his retirement. "I've enjoyed every bit of it," Harris said. He received a plaque commemorating his years of service at the meeting. The council heard a proposal from Jim McKeirnan about the creation of a bus stop on...
In last week’s story regarding Commissioner Larry Ledgerwood’s statement of no confidence in Sheriff Drew Hyer, the quote “You can’t respond” should have been “You can respond,” and it was stated by County Commission Chairman Justin Dixon, not Ledgerwood. Dixon, not Ledgerwood, also said “You don’t have to respond. I know that’s a tough position to put you in.” The East Washingtonian regrets the...
PENDLETON, Ore.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (AFS) will hold public meeting to revise Land Management Plans for Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) on December 4 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 5 N. Pine St. at 5-8 p.m. AFS is revising the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) and hosting a series of public meetings to bring...
Richard Wynne McKeirnan July 27, 1949c0150October 5, 2024 Today, we celebrate the life of a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother, Richard Wynne McKeirnan, 75. Richard was born in Pomeroy, and the eldest son of Richard Francis McKeirnan and Patricia Louise (Knettle). He was an Eagle Scout, wrestler, and football player at Pomeroy High School, where he graduated in 1967. He went on to college where he attended Gonzaga University, and graduated with a double major. Richard moved to Portland...
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Saturday: A 20...
We are all tempted to be afraid on occasion, especially in the world we are living in today. Jesus spoke to the idea of fear, saying "Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (Jn. 14:27). We are not to be afraid. In place of fear, we are to trust the Lord and receive the peace He gives. Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you" Jn. 14:27. Jesus Christ has the authority as the Son of God and the Prince of Peace to give us peace. The peace He gives is described...
Ten Years Ago October 15, 2014 "This fall has provided favorable weather conditions for prescribed burning on the Umatilla National Forest," said Chris Johnson, Deputy Fire Staff Officer. "We've completed the 3,500 acre Gulliford Prescribed Burn west of Ukiah, Oregon and just initiated the 4,300 acre North Wenatchee Prescribed Burn south of Pomeroy, Washington," said Johnson. Four additional prescribed burns are planned if weather conditions allow. Twenty-Five Years Ago October 20, 1999 Two...
POMEROY––A rocky match that the Lady Pirates (8-3 overall, 7-3) pulled out of the fire paid dividends in the next match as the squad downed Waitsburg in three sets October 8 then overwhelmed the Colton Lady Wildcats in three sets on Colton's home court Oct. 10. The Pirates faced Dayton at home last Tuesday and host Oakesdale tonight. Next week they visit Garfield-Palouse on Oct. 22 and wrap the regular season Oct. 24 against SJEL. Pomeroy downed the Cards 25-13, 25-8, 25-22. "We had some...
To the editor, I am disappointed in the coverage you have given to the Lower Granite Fire or Dub fire. First, I am told that it destroyed many buildings on a farm that I am very familiar with. There were about eight buildings on this farm and I believe your coverage should have pictured these along with naming this farm. In addition, this fire started somewhere on the upper South Deadman Creek. This fire needs an official designation as to cause as this might affect legal rights to recovery of...
