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OLYMPIA–The state Senate’s approval of a bill today is the first step toward the possibility of a state income tax on all Washingtonians, argues 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler. Schoesler voted against Senate Bill 5096, the proposal would impose a 7% state income tax on capital gains. The proposal passed 25-24. It now goes to the House of Representatives for further consideration. “This isn’t the first time we’ve heard a myth that this kind of tax proposal will take care of certain needs,” s...
This fourth-quarter, diving touchdown was Trent Gwinn's (13) fifth of the day as he and Colton Slaybaugh teamed up in the 56-6 rout of Tekoa-Rosalia last week in Rosalia. Gwinn was unstoppable in the second quarter, scoring all four of Pomeroy's touchdowns and helping lead the team to its third win. Gwinn completed six of 11 passes for 91 yards and rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries. See the story on page six. -East Washingtonian photo...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the bid submitted by Atlas Sand and Rock to supply seal-coat aggregate to the county in the amount of $23,868 at the March 1, 2021 meeting. Atlas Sand and Rock will supply 1,300 tons of 3/8–No. 10 chips totaling $23,868. The BOCC also approved the Otis Elevator required five-year check-up at the cost of $3,800. These tests impose stress on equipment, verification that the valves will stop the car traveling down with rated load, and if the...
Mentor Washington POMEROY–The Pomeroy Partners is working with the Garfield County Christian Youth Program to create a formalized mentoring program for local youth. The model from Mentor Washington to create an evidence-based mentoring program that will enrich students’ lives with a long-term adult mentor. Schoesler blasts Senate for passing state income-tax proposal OLYMPIA–The state Senate approved Senate Bill 5096, a 10-time rejected bill to impose a state income-tax on Washingtonians. “This bill approval is the first step toward the possibi...
By Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01). WASHINGTON D.C.–The Columbia-Snake River System transformed our region from a dry, barren sagebrush to one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world. Thanks to this system, farmers in the Pacific Northwest are able to send their products across America and to countries all around the world. Not to mention our dams supply clean, reliable and affordable hydropower to e...
“Rebellion without truth is like spring in a bleak, arid desert.” – Khalil Gibran... Full story
OLYMPIA–Agriculture isn't only a way of life and a key job provider in Garfield County, the 9th District and other rural parts of our state, it also is a huge part of Washington's economy. According to the state Department of Agriculture, Washington is the top producer in the U.S. for apples, hops, blueberries, pears, sweet cherries and spearmint oil. Our state ranks second nationally in production of asparagus, apricots, grapes, potatoes and raspberries. And we are the third-ranking state in d...
“A fine lookin’ horse you’ve got there (if yer into modern art) I had a horse like that one time (but he wasn’t very smart) I’d guess that he’s part thoroughbred (and part Catahoula hound) You get him in a claiming race? (or at the lost and found) Oh, really, you’ve got the papers (I’d use ’em to train the dog) And he’s outta He’s California! (No wonder he smells like smog) He seems a little bit feisty (to have one foot in the grave) Yup, I’ve used Ace myself sometimes (when there’s somethin’ le...
OLYMPIA–Truly unbelievable. A Senate floor vote to impose an income tax has occurred before the March 17 Revenue Forecast and budget release. The state Senate has taken the first step towards imposing an income tax with a 25-24 Saturday vote on SB 5096 (income tax on capital gains). The House is expected to quickly approve the bill and send it to the Governor. The emergency clause was removed, however, meaning lawyers will have time to perfect their legal briefs with the expected court action taking a detour this fall for a referendum vote. D...
WASHINGTON D.C.–United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides tools for producers to manage their risk through the Federal Crop Insurance Program, a public-private partnership between USDA’s Risk Management Agency and private companies and agents. For crops that do not have crop insurance available, The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is available through the local Farm Serve Agency. This risk protection includes crop production loss and tree loss for certain crop insurance products. Producers who signed up for Fed... Full story
POMEROY–Local Gun Club members had fair conditions this past weekend with the Junior shooters doing well on Saturday but the Adults faced some gusty winds at times on Sunday that affected targets. The 12-year-old and younger kids were led by Byron Collier in the 16-yard event with a score of 19 during the Saturday events. Levi Bowen managed an 18. Braxton McKeirnan had the top Handicap score with a 16 and Collier posted a 15. Gunner Magill and Olliver Severs headed up the Sub Junior Division i...
Where I grew up, Spring begins about the second week of March; the danger of frost has usually passed, the temperature has risen, and the rains hit! Everyone begins to think about coming out of hibernation in front of the TV. We begin to plant in our gardens, and we get serious about diving into the Spring Cleaning. The purpose of Spring Cleaning is to get rid of all those unused, broken, or just plain ugly things laying around that are no longer useful for the future. Well, I am still trying...
Opal Marie Griffin May 25, 1946–February 6, 2021 Opal Marie (Wade) Griffin, 96, of Pomeroy, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. Opal was born May 25, 1924, third child to Henry and Rena Wade in Pomeroy. On July 3, 1946, Opal married William (Bill) Griffin in Lewiston, Idaho. They were blessed with three children. Rodney, Lynn, and Jimmy. Opal will be remembered for her sweet smile, big hugs and smooches for anyone who needed them. Her joy and happiness were contagious and will be missed d...
Ten Years Ago March 9, 2011 Pomeroy School District recently purchased a smaller, Type A school bus holding 16 passengers seated by twos in eight sets of seats. Pomeroy Community Center received a $2,000 Community Garden grant from the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation and a $1,500 grant from the Puget Sound Energy Foundation toward the “Let’s Get the Lights On” segment of the restoration and preservation of the Seeley Theatre and Opera House. Twenty-Five Years Ago March 13, 1996 Pomeroy native Dr. Scott Bartlow will begin practicing at Po...
There are a number of unidentified portraits in the archives of the Garfield County Musuem...and their identities are unknown. If you know the names of the people in this photo, please contact the East Washingtonian. 509-843-1313. ––Photo provided by the Garfield County Museum...
ROSALIA–Four second-quarter touchdowns put the game in the treasure chest for the Pirates in a 56-6 drubbing of Tekoa-Rosalia here March 3. The Bucs played at Odessa Tuesday (story next week) and will wrap up the five-game covid season, hosting SJEL on Saturday, March 13, kickoff at 5 p.m. "After a slow start, we turned it on in the second quarter scoring 28 points," commented Head Coach Kyle Kimble. "Trent Gwinn scored five touchdowns and Colton Slaybaugh added three scores. "The Pirate d...
POMEROY––The Lady Pirates avenged an earlier loss to Tekoa-Rosalia but fell to Colton and Oakesdale over the past week as the covid-shortened season draws to a close with a final home match against Garfield-Palouse Friday, March 12. The Buccaneers, 2-7 overall, had games every other day last week, compressing experience, practice and recovery into just six days. "When I watch us play," said Head Coach Adam Van Vogt, "I feel like our girls are learning the game and improving with each game we...
ST. JOHN–Pirate cross country runner Nick Vendeland finished in the top ten at the three-way meet here March 6. The season wrapped yesterday, March 10, with the championship meet held in Pomeroy. Results will be published next week. Vendeland, a Pomeroy senior, finished the 3.1-mile course in 22:18 for a tenth-place finish and a contribution to the Pirates' third-place boys' team finish with 62 points, behind Touchet with 51 and SJEL with 21. Four of Vendeland's Pirate teammates followed in fift...