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CENTRAL FERRY–The Elmer C. Huntley Bridge on SR 127 spanning Garfield and Whitman Counties will receive a surface repair, reducing passage across the bridge to one lane of traffic beginning February 27, 2023. Washington State awarded $3,196,208.50 on January 13, 2023, for the resurfacing of the Central Ferry bridge. The Hamilton Construction Company, out of Springfield, Ore., will hydro-mill one inch of the top concrete from the bridge and replace the covering it with two inches of modified c...
POMEROY–The Community Forum hosted by Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce on February 21 discussed the South East Washington Economic Development Association's (SEWEDA) 2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS); the Chamber's Cohesive Sign Project; and the availability of grants for small businesses. SEWEDA's CEDS is a survey that collects input on the elements of the community that are going well, that need improvement, and that need immediate improvement, through a system of green, y...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District announced the opening of a community survey, passed two resolutions, and signed a previously approved memorandum of understanding with the Recovery Navigator Program at their meeting on February 27. The You Are Heard survey, gathering input from the community on improving understanding, community collaboration, access, and awareness, opened on February 27 with both an online and paper submission option. The data from the survey will be c...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Spinners' Saint Patrick's Day tradition of Broomstick Pool at Maple Hall is fast approaching. Qualifying begins on March 17 at 6 p.m. Doors open for peanuts on the floor and games on March 18 at 11 a.m. New, changing or existing team placement must qualify on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. Any team that lost the first two games, is changing partners, or is a new team wanting to participate needs to qualify on Friday night, March 17 beginning at 6 p.m. Doors will open around 5 p...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority passed a change to the rider rules of conduct policy during their meeting on February 21. Due to littering, only sealed food or beverages will be allowed in the vehicles. In addition, rides need to be scheduled a day in advance because of an increase in the number of riders....
“I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.” – Thomas Jefferson...
We all have heard the phrase, "The good, the bad and the ugly." It also applies to the many bills before the Legislature each year. Nearly 1,600 bills (754 from the Senate, 843 from the House) had been introduced, as of Feb. 21, and we're not even halfway through the 105-day session yet. Many of these proposals are good, a fair number are bad and some are just plain ugly. Let me offer examples of each. A "good" measure would be Senate Bill (SB) 5034, introduced by 4th District Sen. Mike Padden...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the county's pheasant raising facility and receiving an opioid settlement payment at their meeting on February 21, and signed an opioid settlement, and designated an ADA/504 coordinator. The pheasant raising facility that is located at the landfill endured snow damage to the flight pen during the winter. Due to a lack of man power for repairs and operation no pheasants will be raised at the facility this year, and the c...
Ever since gray wolves returned to Washington state, they have been a lightning rod for ranchers, environmentalists, and the Governor. No matter what your thoughts are on the apex predators, they are a fully entrenched species in our state now. The gray wolf population is increasing year over year. In 2021, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) reported more than 200 wolves in 33 packs throughout the state, with the majority of those packs located in Northeast Washington....
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold a reception for the March "Fabric Show" Thursday, March 9 at 5-7 p.m. The BMAG March "Fabric Show" sponsored by Deb Waldher of Rather Bees, will feature adult artists Cathy Herres, Corky Herres, Brenda King, joined with junior artist Heather Hastings, Baby Johnson, Daphne and Delilah Waldher at a reception Thursday, March 9 beginning at 5 p.m. In addition to fabric art, paintings and other art mediums are welcomed. Something to look forward to a...
CLARKSTON–Asotin County Community Services invites artists to submit designs for a traffic safety mural, to be painted on the Asotin County Community Services building located at 549 5th Street, Suite A in Clarkston, Wash. This project provides a public space for artists to share their two-dimensional artwork with the public and beautifies the community. One selected artist will install a hand-painted mural on two building walls to communicate traffic safety and inclusion in our community. The project is part of an educational campaign is to i...
Since moving to Pomeroy, I have finally had space to create a garden. Over the last few years, I have slowly expanded what I have done. At first, I grew a few crops in various places in the yard. Most (like the corn) didn't turn out well because the soil was not well suited for what I was trying to do. Last year I expanded to the creation of raised beds. I grew about twice as many crops, most of which were more successful. I had more corn than I knew what to do with. I gave a way a ton of crops...
Ten Years Ago March 6, 2013 Kindall Cooper, last year's Garfield County Fair & Rodeo queen, and a 2012 graduate of Pomeroy High School, was crowned the 2013 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days Rodeo Queen. She was selected to the court in October 2012 and the three girls selected for this year royalty have been attending local community events as well as regional events representing The Walla Walla Fair for the past four months. Queen Kindall will be accompanied by two princesses, Beka Adams...
POMEROY–Mother nature dealt the Pomeroy Gun Club members another "blow" during this past weekend's shooting activities at the local range. The blow was gusty winds that affected target flight on both days. Targets can be set on the trap machines in steady winds but when winds gust target flight is unpredictable and problems are created for shooters. The 12-year-old and under16-yard competition, on Saturday, Luke Collier had the best weekend score of 17. Carter Barron posted the best Handicap s...
MOUNT VERNON–After advancing to the second round following a home-court win over Muckleshoot Tribal School, the Pomeroy Pirates dropped from State 1B Tournament play with a lopsided loss at Mount Vernon Christian on Saturday, finishing the 2022-23 boys' hoops season 16-8. The Pirates suffered a rough start against Mt. Vernon Christian last Saturday in Mt. Vernon, and struggled again in the third quarter, falling 65-40 after earlier advancing by parlaying a 14-4 first-quarter advantage into a 6...
The Pomeroy Jr. High "A" volleyball team played the last two matches of the season last week, a three-set, home-court win over Tekoa-Rosalia, and a 2-1 victory over Colfax. The "A" team finished at 9-1, taking 26 of 30 sets, the "B" team went 9-3 and the "C" team finished 6-1. "These girls were extremely coachable and very supportive of each other," Van Vogt said. "They were a joy to coach and it's sad that such a fun season is over. I look forward to getting to coach some of these girls in...