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POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners (Port) approved a letter withdrawing support for the Appaloosa Solar Project and discussed a leaking roof at their meeting on February 20. The Port approved a letter to Puget Sound Energy, withdrawing the support letter that was sent in 2021 due to concern over a the amount of land being leased for the project, out-of-county mandating, and a lack of communication over the project. The commissioners also stated a concern that the solar energy p...
Cattle rancher Bob Hennigar was presented the 2023 Columbia County Cattleman's Honoree Award at the association's Annual Fling on February 10 in Dayton. Bob has been a long-time member of the Columbia County Cattlemen's Association, and an unforgettable face at the sale barns, hauling cattle for many years all over the Pacific Northwest. Bob is also the owner of the Hennigar Ranch in Whitman County. From left to right: Fred White, Vice President, Curtis Hall, President, Bob Hennigar, and Marty...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved funding for initial advertising for a childcare navigator; approved a bid for sidewalk construction; and passed a resolution rescinding a temporary overtime policy at their meeting on March 3. The BOCC approved funding initial advertising for a childcare navigator position, who will do the legwork of creating a daycare system under supervision of a committee consisting of Garfield County Public Health District (GCPHD)...
POMEROY––Since 20-year Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers announced that she wouldn't be seeking re-election, eleven candidates have declared their candidacy On the Republican side, the candidates include Michael Baumgartner, Jonathan Bingle, Brian Dansel, John Guenther, Rene Holaday, Anthony Jensen, Jacqueline Maycumber and Jody Spurgeon. Democrats who have thrown their hat in the ring include Bernadine Bank, Carmela Conroy and Ann Marie Danimus....
POMEROY–Donations to the Garfield County Forever-Raise the Blues drive were overwhelmingly positive, generating funds for promise scholarships to be awarded this spring for Pomeroy High School’s Class of 2024. Raise the Blues is an endowment campaign through the Blue Mountain Community Foundation, in partnership with Launch NW, the Blue Mountain Community Foundation and Innovia. The generosity shown in December for the Launch NW’s promise scholarship endowment was amazing, a recent news release indicated. A $100,000 match was exceeded with over...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild and sponsors Mary Flerchinger with Randy and Vonni Mulrony, presents "Back in the Day" featuring things from our past beginning March 1. The reception for this Carol Wildman inspired theme is scheduled at the gallery on March 14 at 5-7 p.m. The theme "Back in the Day" will display items, photos, and contributions from the museum from the 50s and 60s era. Mary Flerchinger is the featured artist, displaying her Icon paintings. "These are painting d...
“It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” – Benjamin Franklin...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Gun Club enjoyed nicer weather and better shooting conditions during week 8 of the Camas Prairie Shoot, and for the most part that was reflected in some good scores this past weekend. Rowdy Cole, 12, was probably the most surprising star of Week 8 of the 10-week shoot as he recorded a 24X25 in the 12-year-old and under division during the 16-yard event and then turned around and broke a perfect 25 in the Handicap competition to lead all the youngest shooters. Carter Barron p...
OLYMPIA–Back in February 2020, I met Puddles, Washington state's first mussel detection dog, and her handler, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Pam Taylor. A rescue dog from a shelter in California, Puddles, a Jack Russell terrier mix, was brought to Washington state in 2019 and trained to sniff out zebra and quagga mussels. The mussels are smaller than a thimble. In 2020, while working the boat check station on the Washington-Idaho border near Spokane, Puddles discovered i...
DAYTON– March is National Kidney Month which reminds us to check into our own kidney health and think of neighbors and friends who may be searching for a donor; such as local resident Lisa Naylor. Mid-year in 2023, Naylor was advised she needed a kidney transplant setting her path to find a donor. She began that process through Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., and continues to, and has also been referred to a specialist at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, W...
Betty Rae "Sam" (Davenport) Leibold November 6, 1951–January 1, 2024 On the evening of January 1, 2024, Sam left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home! She was 72 years old. Born Betty Rae Davenport on November 6, 1951, to Burton Davenport and Orvabelle (Leach) Davenport in Pomeroy, Wash. She has a brother who is a year older. Raised on a ranch outside of Starbuck, Wash., as a young girl, she loved to ride to the breaks of the Snake River and watch the Little Goose Dam construction. Alo...
...Continuing-Part 7. The posse thundered down the hill, led by Orville Wilkins' hunting dog, heading for the three men who were saddling in the bottom of the draw. The Casady brothers abandoned their half-saddled horses, turning instead to run to the shelter of brush and trees, firing their pistols as they went. Sam Morgant gestured to the men riding with him and they split. They hung back out of accurate pistol range and moved to surround the small hollow where the Casadys made their stand....
SPOKANE–Annual prescribed fires on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)-managed lands in eastern Washington are scheduled to start in March, as conditions allow. Prescribed fires on WDFW wildlife areas reduce the risk of future wildfires, reduce the severity of wildfires when they do happen, restore forest health, and improve wildlife habitat. WDFW conducts prescribed fires every spring and fall, as appropriate, on public lands the Department manages statewide. With WDFW-managed l...
A young man borrowed his brothers' car and on a sharp corner lost control. The car came to rest upside down in a 12-foot-deep ditch. Though he was able to climb out of the car safely, he'd been careless with what belonged to another. There are occasions when we borrow what belongs to another and it may become damaged in our care. If we are going to borrow from another, we need to be careful and respectful with it. God's Word is His Word. We must handle it, live it, and walk in it carefully. His...
LEWISTON–Pomeroy Junior High wrestlers competed at the year-end Bi-State Wrestling tournament at Lewiston High School March 2, said to be the largest Bi State tourney ever, according to the tournament director. "Pomeroy came home with four medals and a lot of great mat time," said Coach Fred Knebel. Jess Winona, Arliss Bray, and Cassie Domras all placed second in their respective weight classes, and first-year wrestler Christian Ramirez took home the third-place medal by decisioning teammate L...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on a rule making proposal to reclassify Washington's gray wolves from state endangered to sensitive, and is asking for public input on the topic. Based on 14 years of data and trends on Washington's wolf population as well as a population model developed at the University of Washington (UW), WDFW staff recommend reclassifying wolves from state endangered to sensitive. More information and how to provide input t...