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POMEROY–The second time was a charm for the Garfield County Hospital District. Voters in Garfield County gave the Special Election a 72.68% "thumbs up" in the April 28 count. "It is wonderful to live in a community that is willing to come together to reach a common goal," Hospital Commissioners and administration stated. There were 1,015 ballots counted as of Election Night last Tuesday, a 64% voter turnout, according to County Auditor Donna Deal. Of those, 737 voters marked "approved" and 2...
POMEROY-School District Superintendent Rachel Gwinn updated the School Board on the latest directions coming from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the current practices put into place for Pomeroy schools during at a meeting on April 27. She also updated the East Washingtonian on April 30, that she had been notified by OSPI that the school year must be extended by five days to June 10, 2020, as the last day. All school districts in Washington are required to...
POMEROY–Garfield County Public Works Director Grant Morgan, requests $12,000 to retain legal counsel to resolve a contract issue with Scarsella Brothers Construction at the Garfield County Commissioners meeting held April 27. He stated work has stopped on the Gould City Phase 4 road project until there is a resolution. Due to a contract issue with Scarsella Brothers Construction, Morgan requested approval for funding to retain outside legal counsel from Lewiston, who specializes in this type of dispute, at an estimated cost of $10,000 to $...
POMEROY–Garfield County taxpayers received good news recently when the Pomeroy School District refinanced an Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond, saving taxpayers $113,286 over the next four years. “This is a direct savings to our community members in the form of taxes they expected, but will not have to pay,” said Superintendent Rachel Gwinn. These savings flow directly to taxpayers through reduced tax levies and are not available for District expenses, Gwinn said. The sale of the bonds was completed on April 16, 2020, refin...
POMEROY–Garfield County Commissioner Justin Dixon discussed a letter received from the Stevens County Commissioners during the Garfield County Commissioners’ meeting April 27, asking Governor Inslee and Secretary Eastman to consider allowing northeastern Washington counties to begin re-opening businesses that have been shut down due to the “Stay at Home” requirements relating to the COVID-19 pandemic 27. The letter stated northeastern Washington counties have not been hit as hard with the coronavirus as western Washington counties. Stevens...
“When I pray, coincidences happen, and when I don’t, they don’t.” – William Temple...
OLYMPIA–The State of Washington’s “Stay-at-Home” order has been extended to May 31, 2020, with reopening provisions. The process will occur slowly in four phases and, according to Gov. Jay Inslee, steps to opening closed businesses will start with Phase 1 on May 4. Each phase will require continued social (physical) distancing and health precautions which include protective wear to limit incidence to COVID-19 exposure. Ten counties: Garfield, Columbia, Ferry, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, Wahkiakum, Skamania, Kittitas, Grays Harbor and Jefferson have...
POMEROY–National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May as it has since 1952. This year it is May 7. Residents of Garfield County are encouraged to join other citizens across the nation in praying for our country. At least one-hundred members of Pomeroy’s churches will join those across the nation of all faiths to pray for our nation. In the midst of the Corona Virus pandemic, this seems a most important course of action. In the past many local events have taken place to observe the day. This year folks are encouraged to pray kee...
In the midst of Covid-19, one of the deepest psychosies’ is loneliness. “Social distance,” sliding take-out tacos under the door, being served pizza across the counter like a Frisbee, having to carry a measuring tape and whip it out like Marshal Dillon to confirm 6 feet every time some masked stranger comes your way...all to prevent civil discourse and staying friends. IT IS DEPRESSING. Those of you historians familiar with the pioneers who came west know they often found themselves in the l...
We appreciate everyone who voted in the recent election. We are truly grateful for the outpouring support we have received. A big thumbs up to the levy committee that took time out of their busy schedules to reach out to our community—we could not have done it without you! We want to ensure everyone that our brightest days are ahead as we put our best foot forward. We are sad to announce that after four great years at Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD), Rhonda Freeman has decided to retire. Rhonda has worked as a nurse or nurse practition...
POMEROY–I can’t wait until this Stay-at-Home order is lifted. Someone very near and dear to my heart was talking about all the things I must be planning to do once this is over. I must say, it is kind of hard not to think about all the great things I used to do–before this pandemic. I have come to the conclusion I took so many things for granted. I’m most excited about getting to see my friends up close and personal–again, not over a screen. I’m ready to go out to eat with friends and family...
Apr 19 Traffic Hazard-Hwy. 12, M.P. 427.5 Information-299 Hwy. 12 West, Trailer 21 Theft-170 Pataha St. Ambulance-407 W. Main St. Apr 20 Prowler-1591 Main St. Extra Patrols-1591 Main St. 911 Misdial-258 Clayton Rd., Verizon Cell Tower Utility Problem-170 Fourth St. Restrain Order-299 Hwy. 12 West, Trailer 21 Fraud-Dutch Flat Rd. Welfare Concern-First St. and Columbia St. Apr 21 911 Misdial-465 Hwy. 12 East Extra Patrols-Hwy. 12, Alpowa Summit Traffic Offense-M.P. 382, Eastbound Wanted Person-789 Main St. Traffic Hazard-Bridge at Wild Horse Rd....
Ten Years Ago May 5, 2010 For about an hour at noon Saturday, the streets of Pomeroy looked more like it was Dec. 25 than May 1 when a sudden sleet-hail-rain storm hit town. In an effort to assist economic development in Garfield County, a task force will conduct a survey to assess the shopping habits of county consumers and identify gaps in the business and services offered locally for the purpose of focusing economic development activity. Twenty-Five Years Ago May 10, 1995 In response to complaints, Police Chief Dave Boyer said Pomeroy...