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POMEROY–The Garfield County Planning Commission discussed pages 91-99 of the proposed alternative energy code and tasked staff with research at their meeting on Dec. 18. The part of the code discussed pertained to conditional use permits of wind energy facilities. Particular areas of discussion were setback requirements, soil protections, and property right protections. Commissioner Kyler Lovgren shared his priorities of public safety, environmental safety, property rights, and reflecting the c...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY–The City Council appointed James Fuchs as interim councilman, approved an inter-local agreement for law enforcement and court services, and discussed grant funds according to the minutes of their Dec. 10 meeting. To fill the seat left empty by Jim Harris's retirement, the council appointed James Fuchs who will serve as interim councilman until the seat is filled by the fall 2025 election. The council approved an updated inter-local a...
POMEROY––The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation recently announced that is will be awarding some 21 grants for approximately $400,000 to area entities. “This is our 28th year in giving for the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation,” said Gary Houser, trustee. “We had over 32 grant requests this year asking for $1,003,949.44. Unfortunately, we are not able to meet every request. We give away 5% of the portfolio value which was $400,384.70. We were pleased to give money to the following:” 1. Pomeroy School District $36,570.00 2. County of G...
PATAHA–The PatahaFlour Mill hosted a Christmas concert at the mill on Dec. 21, beginning with a cranberry chicken dinner and ending with a concert. The program included group singing of carols, and individual performances of vocals and instruments by community members and friends of the Mill....
POMEROY–The booster pump project on Columbia Street between 17th and 18th streets began work on Dec. 9, The booster pump will allow water to be moved throughout Pomeroy’s water system, regardless of which source it came from. This will allow water to be funneled from high water areas into low water areas. The project has been in consideration for several years while funding sources have been investigated, and finally has been given the green light after recent reception of 1.2 million from the...
“Few men have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” – George Washington...
Gratefully attributed to my friend Rose Bunch. -Charlotte Baker, editor Afterwards Barely the day started and It’s already six in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday And it’s already Friday. …and the month is already over …and the year is almost over. …and already 40, 50, or 60 years Of our lives have passed. …and we realize that we lost Our parents, friends …and we realize it’s too late To go back. So let’s try, despite everything, To enjoy the remaining time. Let’s smile a the little things in life that put balm in our hearts. Let’s keep...
“Just as a leaking faucet results in the loss of water for no gain to the homeowner, concurrent enrollment results in additional costs to taxpayers without a benefit to the people served by Medicaid,” writes Democrat Pat McCarthy, Washington state’s auditor. She wrote it in a summary statement for an October report about wasteful spending in Medicaid that hurts both state and federal taxpayers. In an October report, “Examining Washington’s Concurrent Medicaid Enrollments,” the auditor’s o...
A fellow who knocked at our door asked me where certain people lived in our Dayton neighborhood. He had grown up nearby. When I told him I didn't know any of the names he mentioned, he said, "Well, I guess what they say is true. Once you leave, you can never go home again". In the Christmas carol "Hark the Herald" the author writes, "Fix in us Thy humble home". The wonders of Christmas are personal to us because they speak of our home. We have the Lord in our lives, fixing His home in us. Jesus...
Tuesday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 48. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Increasing clouds,...
Ten Years Ago December 24, 2014 Cort LaMunyan, representing the LaMunyan family, received a plaque of appreciation last week Monday from Susan Rauch of the St. Joseph Diabetes Foundation in Lewiston. Cort had presented the foundation a check for $2,018.78, the proceeds from the girls’ basketball jamboree organized by the family. Cort also presented Bob Cox of the Pomeroy Shrine Club a check for $784 earned through a boys’ basketball jamboree the family organized. Twenty-Five Years Ago Dec...
BROADLANDS, Va.–Pomeroy Junior Senior High School has received a grant from the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning (FILL) and Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors Program to help combat hunger due to food insecurity in the community. Pomeroy Junior Senior High School is proud to be selected as one of the grant recipients of this year's Explore.Act.Tell.® Program. The Pomeroy Junior Senior High School students created The Pirate Pantry, a closet in the school s...
POMEROY–LillyAnn Alsup, 7th grade, was recognized as Student of the Month for September: Suzanne Grove, on behalf of the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild sponsored Lilli saying is always on task, turns in work on time, and shows all her work and thinking processes. She is not afraid to ask for extra help if needed. Her hard work is greatly appreciated. Allie Van Vogt, 7th grade, is Student of the Month for October. Ashlyn Deatherage on behalf of the Pirate Booster Club sponsored Allie saying she h...
BELLEVUE—Seattle and King County are subverting the will of voters and the initiative process by suing over the natural gas initiative (I-2066), signed by more than 550,000 Washingtonians, according to Let’s Go Washington. Fifty-two percent of voters approved of the measure last month. Actions meant to undermine the will of voters is precisely why the WAGOP (Washington State Republican Party) launched its Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington, recently. “This project is designed to prevent elected officials with authoritarian impulses from...
Though people attempting to lose weight may love a quick fix or magic pill that could shed excess pounds, successful efforts that produce long-term weight loss generally take considerable time and effort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who lose weight at a gradual, steady pace tend to keep the weight off. The CDC advises individuals to aspire to lose one to two pounds each week Working in concert with a doctor or a registered dietician is one of the ways to ensure that the weight loss experience is successful and...
POMEROY––The Pirates are 2-2 in league after splitting weekend contests with Whitman County rivals Gar-Pal and Oakesdale before breaking for the Christmas holidays. Pomeroy sliced through the Nighthawks here last Saturday, 65-46, but took a beating at Gar-Pal the night before 59-43. A post-Christmas visit to Dayton on December 27 and a non-league rubber match at Liberty Christian on December 30 are the remaining games of the year for the Pirates. Everything was clicking for the Pirates aga...
POMEROY–The Lady Buccaneers look to wrap up the 2024 side of this season's schedule with away games at Dayon this Friday and at Liberty Christian on Monday, December 30 following a pair of losses to Whitman County rivals Garfield-Palouse and Oakesdale. The Lady Nighthawks pummeled the Lady Pirates with a 21-point second half to edge the team 31-20 in the league counter. Lucy Hockett lifted her team with 13 game-high points. Isabella Field was Pomeroy's top scorer with six. At Palouse, G...
Submit an Event Wednesday, Dec 25 Merry Christmas Ski Bluewood–CLOSED Meals on Wheels–Request service 509-843-3008, Senior Center–7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.–CLOSED Senior Center Meals–Senior Center, 695 W. Main St.–12 p.m.–CLOSED BINGO, Pomeroy Senior Center–1 p.m.–CLOSED Denny Ashby Library–12–6:30 p.m.–CLOSED Thursday, Dec 26 Ski Bluewood–Holiday Pricing–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Pinochle, Pomeroy Senior Center–9 a.m. Denny Ashby Library–1-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 27 Ski Bluewood–Holiday Pricing–9 a.m.-4 p.m. Meals on Wheels–Request service 509-843-3008...
Wed, Dec. 25: CLOSED–Merry Christmas Fri, Dec. 27: Chicken Noodle Soup, Cottage Cheese/Peaches, Bread, Sherbet Cup, Juice Mon, Dec. 30: Chicken Tater Tot Bake, Mixed Vegetables, Raspberry Jello, Pickled Beets, Roll Wed, Jan 1: CLOSED–HAPPY NEW YEAR!...
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With Christmas Day just around the corner, Santa and Frosty the Snowman give welcoming waves to Daytonites and passersby...on the lush green of Flour Mill Park. Question is: will Dayton have a White Christmas, like the one Bing Crosby croons about at this time of year? According to weather forecasters with The Old Farmer's Almanac, we here in God's Country of southeastern Washington, have a "chance" of a white Christmas. East of the Cascade crest through Washington, there's that "chance," but...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District approved several resolutions, discussed the health officer position, and discussed GCPHD programs at their meeting on Dec. 16. Dr. Daniel Kaminsky, who has served as Garfield County's health officer for several years, attended his last meeting with the GCPHD. Dr. Kaminsky extended great appreciation for the opportunity to serve and wished the department well in future endeavors. Garfield County will receive health officer services from Dr. M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget, the six-year transportation improvement plan and discussed planning commission meetings at their meeting on Dec. 16. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025 budget. No public comment was brought forward. There was also no public comment regarding the six-year transportation improvement plan public hearing. Both matters will be addressed at the next BOCC meeting. The commissioners d...