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POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) appointed two members to county boards, passed the 2025 budget, and approved inter-fund transfers at their meeting on Dec. 23. The BOCC appointed Dave Taylor to the county Planning Commission. Taylor will fill a vacancy left by Pat McGreevy’s resignation. “Dave has been attending planning commission meetings as a liaison, so he’ll be able to jump right in,” Commissioner Justin Dixon stated. The board also appointed Justin Warren to...
POMEROY––The Pirate Wrestling Team finished sixth with 88 points, and three grapplers advanced to the championship match but ended up with second-place medals here Saturday, December 28. "The boys brought their A game for the home crowd," said Head Coach Mat Slaybaugh. "The whole team wrestled really well today," Slaybaugh said. "It can be tough wrestling right after a few days off for Christmas but that wasn't an issue today for the Pirates. I'm very happy with how each of them are pro...
POMEROY–The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club offers free Christmas tree pick-up January 5 at 2 p.m. The Blue Ribbon 4-H club ask those who want their Christmas tree disposed of in Pomeroy and Pataha, to set it along the street curb by 2 p.m. Someone will be by to take it away. If that time doesn't work or you live outside of town, you may schedule a time that best suits your schedule. Contact Tina Warren at 509-751-2054 or Jessica Nelson at 509-843-7557 for out of town pick-up....
OLYMPIA–In August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). They were quickly identified as highly invasive zebra mussels – a prohibited aquatic invasive species (AIS). The report activated a WDFW AIS early detection monitoring team who arrived the same day to collect samples – a rapid response made possible by $3.62 million in additional funding from the Washington State Legislature and federal partners to in...
“The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke...
By Jeanine (Richardson) Kern East Washingtonian Guest Columnist As an incoming Freshman at Pomeroy High School, I memorized the FFA Creed, and those opening words still have meaning today: I believe in the future of farming (agriculture). I write this letter as someone who cares about the future of Garfield County, as a landowner representing Richardson Family Farm, LLC as managing member, and with insight into energy demands, and specifically renewable energy demands in the private sector. I am...
OLYMPIA–After twelve years of Jay Inslee’s time as governor, he leaves with a record of missed opportunities to leave the state better than he found it. Washington has one of the largest budget shortfalls in state history, falling student test scores, high cost of living, a poor environmental record and many other challenges. Washington has been blessed with governors who are models of successful governance. Governor Chris Gregoire and Governor Dan Evans both showed that transparent lea...
OLYMPIA–Who benefits from Washington state’s paid-leave program? While most workers don’t use the program, despite paying hundreds of dollars into the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) fund each year, workers with higher incomes and new parents are the fund’s most frequent users. Many people also have used PFML for more than one claim. The fund can be used for bonding with babies, medical needs or both. The payroll tax for the program is set to rise again this week. Under the new rate of...
As school boys some of us admired how our girl classmates were so adept at jumping rope during recess. We may have been more interested in playing kickball or wrestling on the grass, but some of us harbored admiration in our hearts for how the girls could jump rope! Recently I saw a video of a young lady named Kaylee who is a six-time world champion. While jumping rope she could do back flips, handstands, and cart wheels. She seemed joyful while doing such amazing tricks. It's hard to imagine...
Certain foods have generated devoted followings among people from all walks of life. While flavorful foods can be hard to resist, some wildly popular items found in refrigerators and pantries far and wide could be compromising millions of people's heart health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that food and heart health are inextricably linked. Individuals who prioritize including heart-healthy foods in their diets can lower their risk for various cardiovascular diseases,...
New Year's Day: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Thursday: Rain likely,...
Continuing from December 12. Jim took a deep breath as he poured ipecac-spiked whiskey into glasses on the bar. He met June's fearful eyes as she arranged them on a tray and gave her a tiny smile. Behind her, the saloon was full of Deveney's gang. Jim gave her a nod, sending her off to the tables with another round of truly medicinal whiskey and took another deep breath. He hoped Moss knew what he was doing. Deveney's men had ridden into town the same as ever, running their horses straight down...
Ten Years Ago December 31, 2014 Dear Friends, This is my final commentary for 2014-and my first as Senate Majority Leader, the person who leads the governing group of senators. The 25 other members of our Majority Coalition Caucus gave me that title early this month when we met to elect our leadership team for 2015-16. The stage is nearly set for next year's legislative session. As of this week we know what the governor's priorities are for 2015, and they don't look very much like the things...
POMEROY–Frederick Noah Knebel was born at 1:37 a.m. on December 28, 2024, to Tory and Kaleigh Knebel of Pomeroy. Frederick was born at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston and weighed in at 8 lb. He measured 20½ inches long. Frederick is the grandson of Fred and Kelly White of Dayton and Fred and Kelly Knebel of Pomeroy....
The Pomeroy Gun Club will again participate in the Camas Prairie (CPTA)10-week competition beginning the weekend of January 11–12 continuing until March 16. The Camas Prairie Registered shoot will begin on Friday, March 21 in Walla Walla and RV spots can be reserved starting January 1 for that event. Check the Camas Prairie Trap Association Facebook page for details. We have an ample supply of shells and targets to supply youth shooters for the 10-week league at no cost. Juniors will have a s...
DAYTON–The Pirates rolled up a 29-16 half-time lead and the defense kept the lid on the Dayton Bulldogs throughout the game giving the Buccaneers a 51-37 SE 1B league victory here last week. The Pirates visited Liberty Christian on Monday of this week, then hosts Genesee for a non-league game on Saturday. They travel to Waitsburg for a league counter on Tuesday. The pirates are 3-4 overall, 3-1 in league. Pomeroy's defense played a big role in the win. "We defended well all game long and were go...
DAYTON–The Lady Pirates are now 2-2 in SE 1B league play and 5-3 overall after notching a 39-21 win at Liberty Christian on Monday and a squeaky-tight 38-36 overtime win in Dayton last Friday, December 27. The team faces Genesee at home on Friday then hits the road to Waitsburg next Tuesday. "Defensively we played one our better games and we rebounded better," commented Head Coach Brian Koller after the Liberty Christian game. Taylor Gilbert scored a game-high 15, pouring in nine in the first q...