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POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) received updates on ongoing projects and heard new project proposals at their meeting on January 31. County Engineer Grant Morgan reported that the designing phase for the new sprinkler system for the Garfield County Fairgrounds the commissioners discussed last summer is nearing completion. The project will soon be ready to go out for bid. Engineer Morgan also reported that an ordinance to regulate the building of tiny homes has been refe...
POMEROY–The Friends of the Denny Ashby Library received a $2,000 Humanities Washington, Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) grant award, specifically designed for non-profit organizations affected by COVID. Nonprofit Humanities Washington, Washington State's affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has awarded over $1 million in relief funding for Washington State cultural organizations affected by COVID. The grants, known as "SHARP" grant, will supp...
POMEROY–Braedyn White, a senior at Pomeroy High School, is competing in steer wrestling, according to Washington State High School Rodeo Association Senior Sunday, January 30, 2022 article. In the short write up, it stated White's favorite memory from high school rodeo is making it to nationals and meeting such a great group of people. He expressed his parents, Fred and Kelly White, have been his greatest life influencers by their steadfast and endless support over the years. In addition, Diehl...
POMEROY–The fourth Camas Prairie Telephonic 10-week shoot was a test for local shooters at the Pataha Range. A stiff, cold, easterly wind hampered target flight for everyone and it was reflected in poor scores compared to the week before. Even though conditions were challenging, Steve Brown, Larry Bunch, Clark Capwell, Buck Geiger, Tracy Hanger and Jim Adams score well. In Continentals, Steve Brown, Larry Bunch, Clark Capwell and Buck Geiger had the top scores of 23. Tracy Hanger and Jim Adams had the top scores of 46 X 50 in Doubles. Those s...
WDFW seeks public comments on 2022-2023 hunting seasons OLYMPIA– The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for 2022-2023 hunting seasons. From Feb. 2 through March 19, WDFW will accept written public comments on proposed rule changes to hunting regulations for the upcoming hunting season. The proposals and comment forms will be posted on the Department’s website. COVID-19 surge impacts WWCC Basketball game attendance WALLA WALLA– As a part of the efforts to keep the colle...
“It’s so fine and yet so terrible to stand in front of a blank canvas.” – Paul Cezanne... Full story
OLYMPIA–Large-scale bills with huge impacts for all Washingtonians are usually best conceived, perfected, and implemented when many opinions, experiences, and priorities are brought to the table here. I think back to the legislative fixes to the McCleary decision that dealt with education funding and the Hirst decision that dealt with water availability and water rights. No matter what you thought of these legislative fixes, the fact is, they were worked on by legislators, stakeholders, and legislative staff with various backgrounds, i...
The 2022 Jr. Hi. Wrestlers had an amazing start on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Jenifer Middle School in Lewiston, Idaho. The teams that attended along with Pomeroy were: Jenifer, Pullman, Orofino, Clear Water Valley, Grangeville, and Asotin. Kole Zimmerman wasted no time and got Pomeroy off to a fast start with a quick fall of Maximus Gernert. Kyzer Herres followed with a ‘tilt clinic’ 16-0 rout of Conner George. Gunner Magill absolutely tossed Bridger Bauer for a pin. Levi Bowen out muscled Jackson Grossman for a first round pin. Pey...
If the state legislature adopts both a CO2 cap-and-trade system and a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS)–as the budget proposed by State Senate Democrats indicates–it would add about 20 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas in 2023. That would increase to between 41 and 50 cents per gallon, using current projections, in 2028. For diesel, those numbers are even higher. Those are on top of one of the highest state gas taxes in the country. The LCFS and cap-and-trade are included in the State Sen...
As we enter into this new year and look forward to the possibilities that it brings, we would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge our Board Chairman, Cindy Wolf, and our Board Secretary, Chris Herres, for their dedication to the Garfield County Hospital District over the last seven years. Both Cindy and Chris, along with the rest of the Board, have been instrumental in carving a path for the improvement and quality of care we have been striving to achieve. They have seen us through...
Hazel M. Crawford April 4, 1930–January 21, 2022 Hazel M. Crawford, a lifelong resident of Pomeroy, passed away peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022, from congestive heart failure. Hazel was born to Ansel and Nina Tefft in Pomeroy on April 4, 1930. She attended Pomeroy schools, graduating in 1948. She briefly attended Washington State University before coming back to Pomeroy and marrying the love of her life, Phil Crawford, on May 1, 1949. Hazel worked briefly outside of the home before the b...
Ten years ago February 1, 2012 Pomeroy Elementary School fifth grader Makayla Miller was the winner of the Pomeroy Elementary Bee held January 5. Second place went to Danner Maves, a fourth grader, and sixth grader Devon Caruso placed third. Blue Mountain Artisan Group will have a show during the entire month of February at Valley Art Center, 842 6th Street, Clarkston. Mary Flerchinger invited art fans to attend the reception and enjoy “a fun evening.” Refreshments served. Twenty-five years ago...
To the family and many friends of the late Marcus Flerchinger, we wish to extend our sincere thanks for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences and support we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to Don Brown, Pastor Herb Boreson, the Garfield County Road department and the wonderful ladies from the Pomeroy Methodist Church Marcie, Debbie and Mike...
COLBERT–Three Pirate wrestlers advanced to the 1B/2B East Regional tournament in Warden Feb. 12, finishing in the top five at the 7/9 Sub-Regional matches here Saturday. Walker Flynn finished second in the 145-lb. division to advance, Curtis Winona was fifth in the 170-lb. class, and Braedyn White came in third in the 182-lb. division to move on. “Walker Flynn had a great day, wrestling his way into the 145-lb. finals match,” Coach Ben Slaybaugh commented. “He gave the other kid everything he wanted and almost stuck him a couple times, but end...
POMEROY–A slim, fourth-quarter lead couldn’t be capitalized upon and regulation ended with a 49-49 tie, then Oakesdale won overtime 15-8 for a league loss for the Pirates last week. It was Pomeroy’s first league loss for a 6-1 record, 9-5 overall. Tied to start the fourth and nudging slightly ahead, Pomeroy “missed some opportunities around the rim that would have extended the lead,” said Coach Chris Wolf. “Those missed opportunities probably cost us the game. “Trent Gwinn led us in scoring with 18 points,” Wolf said, “and Braedon Fruh adde...
POMEROY–The “Heart-Attack Kids” won a third overtime game in four outings, the Lady Pirates’ 42-41 win over Oakesdale last week coming with a fraction of a second remaining via a Keely Maves free throw. See the schedule on this page for record and upcoming games. “Keely Maves never let down on offense tonight and worked through being double- and triple-teamed most of the night,” said Coach Tai Bye. Maves finished with a double-double: 28 points, 10 boards, 3 steals. Oakesdale’s two-point, first-quarter lead was nibbled to a 33-33 tie by the fo...