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POMEROY–The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has been granting money for the betterment of community, education and societal enrichment to surrounding area organizations since 1996. On behalf of the Foundation, Managing Trustee Gary Houser has awarded $350,922.11 to 27 entities in support of various programs, repairs and upgrades, including higher education and exposure to the Arts in 2019. The Pomeroy School District received $34,247.08 for use in funding State FFA, FBLA, Missoula Children’s Master Gardeners, K-6 Learn, Elementary Art, Adv...
POMEROY–Former employee of the Main Street business, Fruh's Repair, Steve Krouse, has recently bought the machine shop, succeeding Ed Fruh upon his retirement on December 31, 2019. He recently reopened the business on January 6, 2020 as Krouse's Machine Shop, offering the same services of automobile, truck and combine repair. He will also continue gunsmith services he has been doing for quite some time, limiting it to cleaning and repair. Krouse's Machine Shop was formerly in operation in P...
e broadband fiber system is set to begin in February, weather permitting, was the word during the recent Port of Garfield board meeting The Port of Garfield County Commissioners met Tuesday evening, January 21. A contract has been signed with M&L Construction, Inc. from Spokane, and a pre-construction meeting is set for Monday, February 1, 2020. A new contract was approved and signed for the management of the construction phase and operation of the broadband system. The previous contract was with the Port of Whitman, who will remain the...
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield Commissioner Cody Bye, and Port Director Diana Ruchert, the met with the Garfield County Commissioners to discuss the progress of the Port’s broadband system and the possible inclusion of the fairgrounds in the first phase of construction during last Tuesday, January 21. Ruchert provided a list of costs associated with the construction and reported that they have a signed contract with M&L Construction, Inc. out of Spokane to begin the work. M&L has been in business since 1972 and specializes in utility i...
“Space isn’t remote at all. It’s only an hour’s drive away if your car could go straight upwards.” – Fred Hoyle...
OLYMPIA–The 2020 legislative session is in full swing and the familiar issues of tax increases, $30 car tabs, gun rights, homelessness, crime and public safety are at the center of much legislative effort and debate. These larger, more broadly impactful policy decisions will play themselves out in front of the political realities of our state. West side, urban ideology still holds sway as Democrats hold significant majorities in both chambers. But being in the minority doesn't mean you can't f...
The rancher told his foreman, “Looks like things are gettin’ tough The price of calves is deadly, heck, there may not be enough To pay the note this winter, I’m already overdue What with buyin’ that new tractor, shoot, it wuddn’t even new ’Course I’d bought the neighbor’s cow herd back when things were lookin’ good Then we had that bout with Anaplaz, which I never understood. We buckled down and rode it out but luck weren’t on our side. You’ve worked for me for twenty years, you know how h...
To the editor, Clarification of the relationship between the City of Pomeroy and Columbia Pulp In response to the article published in the East Washingtonian (Columbia Pulp Contemplating Next Step for the Pomeroy Plant), the City of Pomeroy feels obligated to the community to explain the complications faced. As a smaller community, the City of Pomeroy wants to promote growth and generate revenue not only for itself but for its citizens. When faced with the task of an industrial entity discharging waste into a municipality, there are many...
We are encouraged your interest in Garfield County Hospital District. This is week third of addressing common questions and concerns about the Hospital District. In the first two editions, we discussed moving the clinic to the hospital and issues with provider turnover. If you missed either of these articles, they can be found on East Washingtonian website, the hospital website, or the hospital Facebook page. This week we will be discussing billing. This is probably the most commonly cited...
POMEROY–Personally, I dislike it when people ask me if I’m okay. Alright, not every time. Sometimes someone asks me if I’m okay because it is genuine and the person asking wants to know. That is when it can change the way your whole day goes. But generally, I don’t like the words “Are you okay” because if there is a reason you are asking, I’m probably not. Life can be pretty overwhelming and stressful as a teenager sometimes and you just want to cry, but of course you manage those feeling when...
POMEROY–The third week of the Camas Prairie Shoot was accompanied by better weather than was experienced the previous week. Both Beau Blachly and Jeff Hannas made sure to capitalize on the improved conditions with 25s from the 16–yard line. Next week, due to Superbowl, it would be appreciated if shooters could get an earlier start. The club will be open at 8 a.m. and will be closing Sunday at 2 p.m. Please plan your shoot schedule to accommodate the hour and allow enough time to complete your shoot by then. High scores from each division for...
Twenty-Five Years Ago February 1, 1995 A banner from the Pomeroy High School Booster Club representing Bob McKeirnan’s 1945 state boxing championship was accepted by his brother Jim last week. Bob, who lives in Pullman, was unable to attend the presentation. Pomeroy’s Kim John is one of 38 high school seniors from around the state preparing for the Washington State Junior Miss program in Pullman this week. Fifty Years Ago January 29, 1970 It became necessary to shut the gates at Little Goose dam Sunday because driftwood, logs and smaller mat...
Larry A. Wilson January 10, 1946- January 14, 2020 After 51 years of loving our mother, our beloved father, Larry A. Wilson, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the age of 74. Dad was born in Council, Idaho to Lawrence and Marcella Wilson on January 10, 1946. He was raised in Touchet, Washington, in his early years and then his dad's job, as a school superintendent, moved the family to Asotin, Wash., from grade school through high school, where he graduated in 1964. He...
Jan 6 Welfare Check-441 Fifteenth St. Burglary-Highway 12 Trailer Court Storage Units Paper Service-1885 Main St. Jail-789 Main St. Jan 7 Ambulance-407 W. Main St. Agency Assist-789 Main St. Agency Assist-789 Main St. Transfer-446 Pataha St. Emergency-382 Main St. Agency Assist-2030 Pataha St. 911 Misdial-823 Almota Ferry Rd. Agency Assist-789 Main St. Citizen Dispute-1076 Main St. Paper Service-1799 Main St. Fire-1594 Main St. Agency Assist-789 Main St. Traffic Hazard-S.R. 12, Near M.P. 417/418 Welfare Assist-789 Main St. Information-789 Main...
COLTON–Despite a loss last weekend, the Lady Pirates retained their top ranking in the WIAA RPI and Oakesdale, who edged Pomeroy 38-37 last Friday, nudged its way from third to second. The Lady Pirates rebounded with a decisive win over Colton here Saturday night, winning 55-45. Pomeroy is cruising to the end of the regular season, facing Prescott on Pirate Court Friday and hitting the road to Touchet Saturday. The final week of hoops sees a non-conference contest with Sunnyside Christian on T...
COLTON–Danner Maves and Byron Stallcop led Pirate scorers in the 61-33 win over the Colton Wildcats here Saturday, bouncing back after two consecutive home losses, to Oakesdale and by a heartbreaking buzzer-beater to Dayton-Waitsburg. The Pirates are in the middle of the 1B Southeast standings with a 4-5 record behind Prescott (6-3) in third, and Garfield-Palouse and Oakesdale tied for first with 8-1 records. The Pirates are 4-12 overall. Prescott visits on Friday and the Bucs visit Touchet on Saturday, February 2. Travel to Sunnyside C...
POMEROY–The annual Pomeroy Little League meeting will be held in the Elementary Library on January 30 at 5:30 p.m. New board members will be elected and the upcoming 2020 season will be discussed. Interested community members and ALL parents are encouraged to attend. Voting is however limited to current volunteers, board members, coaches, score keepers, pitch count, concessions and other form of volunteer work completed in the 2019 season. Pomeroy Little League is always looking for v...