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POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed a possible Americans with Disability Act transition plan and met with the executive director of South East Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) at their meeting on January 30. The commissioners discussed creating a transition plan, identifying county-owned facilities that are not ADA accessible and creating a plan to bring them up to code, as a part of a possible state-wide requirement. No specific facilities tha...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors honored two of the members for five years of service, hired two coaches, and accepted the resignation of two coaches at their meeting on January 24. PSD Superintendent Rachel Gwinn presented Directors Ashley Koller and Kyle Pearson with a certificate from the Washington State School Directors' Association, honoring their five years' service on Pomeroy's school board. The board hired Fred Knebel as Jr. High wrestling coach, and D...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District board passed two resolutions, designated term dates for the board members, and discussed Foundation of Public Health Services (FPHS) funds at their meeting on January 17. Resolution 2023-01 amended the consolidated contract the District holds with the Washington State Department of Health, increasing the total amount of funds to $2,175,800. Resolution 2023-02 allows the District to apply for five credit cards with a total limit of $14,000. T...
POMEROY–On the occasion of receiving a financial donation from Puget Sound Energy, the Super Senior Board wanted to recognize our faithful members that have reached the age of 90 and above. Those we want to honor are Louise Mundy is 99, Barbara McClanahan 90, and Jennie O'Dell, 94. These individuals have served in various positions on the local level and are still active on (ALTC) Aging and Long-Term Care Board. Eloise Bartlow, 97, and Roberta Rommel, 90, now deceased as of December 22, 2022, h...
Bikes for Books winners, Robbie Wolf and Jordyn Hames were presented bicycles as an award for excellence in the Bikes for Books program in January, presented by Steve Kazda, secretary of Evening Star Lodge No. 30. Wolf, a fifth grader, is the son of Bob and Jessica Wolf, and Hames, a Kindergartener, daughter of Josh and Jamie Hames....
“I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch.” – Gilda Radner...
WALLA WALLA–Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists recently responded to reports of sick or dead waterfowl in our region. Samples are being sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) for confirmation, with H5N1 strain Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenzas (HPAI) suspected. HPAI is a highly contagious infection caused by a type of Influenza A virus and is often fatal to birds and poultry. While HPAI is very contagious among birds, the risk to people is low. Th...
OLYMPIA–Various surveys conducted around the state over the last year continue to show that public safety is high on the list of concerns for the average Washingtonian. It doesn't matter if it's someone living in downtown Bellevue or someone residing in the 9th Legislative District. People are feeling less safe and less secure in their homes and communities. According to annual statistics compiled by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), the numbers support this f...
OLYMPIA–The State Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chris Quinn v. State of Washington on Thursday, January 26, the case challenging the constitutionality of the state's new income tax on capital gains falsely labeled as an "excise tax." Washington Policy Center's President and CEO, Mike Gallagher was there alongside Jason Mercier, WPC Center for Government Reform Director as well as WPC Treasurer Nathan Rimmer and WPC Chair Kevin Bouchey. Justices aggressively questioned what actually t...
POMEROY–Local junior gun club shooters, and lady shooter were an asset to club scores at the very cold fourth week of Camas Prairie 2023 competition. Week four results of the 2023 Camas Prairie competition would have been bleak if it had not been for the efforts of some Junior shooters and Lady Shooter Holly Ledgerwood. Very cold and breezy conditions made the two days very tough for many shooters. In the 12-year-old and under division the 16-yard event was led by the 21X25 score of Carter B...
To the editor, Equal Justice in Asotin, Garfield and Columbia Counties. A former Judge was convicted last summer for Assault in the Third Degree with Sexual Motivation and Assault in the Fourth Degree with Sexual Motivation in Asotin County Superior Court Case No. 19-1-00066-02. He was just given a slap on the hand for punishment with only 15 months is prison. He presided over many bench trials in Asotin, Garfield and Columbia Counties. It is a constitutional right that all those that had bench...
By Keith Havens Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The East Washington spotted a story reported by KLEW Keith Havens, highlighting, Katie Boyer, a Pomeroy High School senior, as this week's CCI Speer "Academic All-Star" pick. Here is his interview with Boyer. "This week's CCI Speer "Academic All-Star" is Katie Boyer a senior at Pomeroy High School. Katie Boyer is a 4.0 senior who is on her way to being the class valedictorian. Katie loves a good challenge especially with her favorite clas...
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, the little old lady across the street invited us kids to a VBS she taught in her front yard. That was the first time I heard about "asking Jesus into my heart". That night, I asked Jesus to come and be a part of my life. I made a choice that God was good, and a person ought to give Him due respect. I think of that as the first time I gave God permission to talk with me, hold me responsible, and generally be involved in my life. I think that opened the door for...
POMEROY–In the cutline on page 2, of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) presenting a $1,000 check to the Pomeroy Senior Center it read: “While there, the PSE team were able to meet the over 90 volunteers working in the different program areas. Anne Walsh said “ It was a thrill to meet the 90 volunteers supporting the Senior Center programs, said Ann Walsh”. It should read While there, the PSE team were able to meet some volunteers working in the different program areas. Anne Walsh said “It was a thrill to meet volunteers supporting the Senior Center pr...
Ten Years Ago January 30, 2013 After an absence of almost four decades, the Pomeroy Pirate wrestling team claimed the top step of the awards podium of a post-season tournament on Saturday. The Pirates won the Class B East Sub-regional Tournament in Davenport, overcoming 12 other teams in the field. The team members are Kyle Hyer, Taylor Lewis, Adam Herres Jack Neice, Wyatt Hyer, Clayton King, Steven Wysocki, Mike Wymore, Blaine Reisdorph, Wyatt Jenkins, Havin Heytvelt, Ryan Smith, Austin...
LEWISTON–The Jr. Hi. Wrestling team got off to a good start last Thursday at Jenifer Jr. Hi. in Lewiston. Sixth-grader Chance Savage lost both matches to wrestlers who have more experience. “His drive and motivation are going to bring him success in the near future,” said Coach Fred Knebel. Lincoln Lovgren lost his first match and then pinned his second opponent. Jackson Hutchens lost both his matches in his debut in Jr.Hi. wrestling, but he is going to find the win column real soon, Knebel said. Jess Winona won both of his matches by pin a...
The Pomeroy Jr. High girl’s volleyball team took two matches this week, defeating All Saints on January 23 at home and then traveling to Colfax on January 26. The Jr. High A team is now 3-0 on the season. “I was really pleased with how well we played in our first home match,” said Coach Adam Van Vogt. “The girls were focused and composed despite being excited and even a bit nervous playing at home for the first time this season.” Pomeroy served 89% as a team and controlled the serving game, he said. When the ball came back over, the team did...
ROSALIA–With the final weekend of the regular season ahead, how the Pirates will fare in the post season is still unknown after Tekoa-Rosalia pulled off an overtime upset here Saturday. At this time, it is anticipated that Pomeroy will host a District game at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 9, against a Grape Division team which is yet to be determined, but may likely be Yakama Nation, according the Toddette McGreevy, A.D. Games against Gar-Pal tonight, February 2, and this Saturday, Feb. 4 at T...
ROSALIA–With the final two games of the season to play, the Lady Pirates have locked down fourth place and have a date at Yakama Tribal Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the first round of District play. The girls face Gar-Pal tonight on Senior Night then visit Touchet Saturday to round out the regular season. Last weekend, the Lady Bucs split their games against Colton and Tekoa-Rosalia, dropping the Colton game 63-31 but hammering T-R 58-11. The team is 8-5 in Southeast 1B play, 8-7 o...
COULEE CITY–The Pirate Wrestling team concluded the season with a third-place finish in a dual meet here Saturday, January 28, winning duals over Reardan and Tekoa-Rosalia, and having a good showing at a Reardan League match January 25. Coming up Saturday is the South Division League and District tournament, with the action beginning at 11 a.m. in the Pomeroy Gym. The top four wrestlers out of District advance. The Pirates competed their final regular season meet of the year, a team dual tournam...