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POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners (GCHD) received a $1 million grant from the United State Department of Agriculture. In other business, approved a blanket warmer purchase; a recruitment scholarship policy; and bylaw revision. The USDA grant for $1,000,000 will be used for infrastructure and moratorium upgrades, with any leftover money used for prioritized additional projects. The board approved the purchase of a blanket warmer for hospital residents, at the r...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council passed Ordinance 925; received federal grant money; holding a public hearing and were advised of booster pump project cost increase at the meeting April 5. The City Council has approved Ordinance 925 which repeals ordinances 672, 675, and 680, as well as creates a new license and control ordinance for animals. The ordinance states that dogs must be kept on leashes, waste removed, and only allowed on the fringes of the golf course, among other rules. The c...
ASOTIN–Former Hells Canyon Circuit Judge Scott D. Gallina has pleaded guilty to charges of third-degree assault with sexual motivation and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation stemming from complaints followed by an investigation that resulted in the judge's arrest in April, 2019. Three of five counts lodged against Gallina, 58, were dismissed, according to a prosecutor's statement filed in Asotin County April 4 by the Washington State Attorney General. Gallina pleaded guilty to Count I...
The Garfield County Spring Preview Jackpot took place last weekend at the Fairgrounds, with plent of livestock turning out in the brisk but sunny weather. This lineup of steers was another example of the fine work that can be found on Garfield County's local farms and ranches, year in and year out. This is just a taste; full results with pictures will appear next week....
POMEROY–The 11th annual Easter Egg Hunt, a Pomeroy Spinners event, will take place at the Lybecker Football Field this coming Saturday, April 16 at 1–3 p.m. The Pomeroy Spinners members will stage the East Egg Hunt festivities at the Lybecker Football Field located at1651 Arlington Street, Pomeroy for the 0–2 age group. Older age groups will meet at their designated times at the Crystal Springs Golf Course. Hunt times are: 0–2 years–football field–1 p.m. 3–5 year–golf course–1:30 p.m. 6–8 years–golf course–2 p.m. 9–12 years–golf course–2:30 p....
“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” – Martin Luther...
Washington's wolf population saw another significant increase, growing by 16 percent in 2021 according to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The number of packs grew to 33 from 29 in 2020, and the number of breeding pairs increased from 16 to 19. The consistent growth of the wolf population is good news and is the result of hard work of WDFW staff, the Wolf Advisory Group, and the ranchers in NE Washington who have taken steps to reduce wolf attacks. These good numbers...
We can now add the Attorney General’s Office to the list of state officials apparently ignoring the Douglas County Superior Court ruling that unequivocally said the capital gains tax is an unconstitutional income tax, not an excise tax. Despite this court ruling, the Attorney General (AG) referred to the capital gains tax as an “excise tax” in the language submitted for the I-1929 ballot title and summary. The I-1929 campaign told me today it is currently reviewing the AG’s ballot title and summary language to determine if it will appeal....
POMEROY–Logging activities are anticipated to resume on April 20 for the Upper Pataha Stewardship timber sale on the Pomeroy Ranger District. These commercial harvest activities, which are located approximately 20 miles southeast of Pomeroy, Wash., are part of ongoing implementation of the Upper Pataha Project, which was authorized through a Decision Memo in 2019. A portion of Forest Service Road (FSR) 40 and FSR 42 will be utilized as haul routes from Rose Springs to Iron Springs. Despite t...
As we move into this new spring season, we have some exciting updates to share. The Hospital District received a $1,000,000 grant from the USDA. This combines with a $250,000 grant from The Group Health Foundation and $50,000 from Empire Health/Premera for a total of $1.3 million and the remaining balance will be paid out of current cash reserves. In the past, the electrical infrastructure has been placed under a moratorium and the grant funding will be used to address the electrical issues in the old hospital building. The project will...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed a proclamation declaring April 10-16 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week at their meeting on April 11. The proclamation endorses Governor Jay Inslee’s statement to “recognize the important contributions of this dedicated group”. Commissioners Justin Dixon and Jim Nelson added their gratitude to the Garfield County telecommunicators. The BOCC discussed options for additional parking space near the sale and show ring...
POMEROY––Public input on the Pomeroy Danger Tree and Fire Salvage Project is being sought by the Pomeroy Ranger District of the Umatilla National Forest. The project is located within the footprints of the Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fires approximately 10 miles south of Pomeroy. The Forest Service will be accepting written comments on this proposal until April 22, 2022. The Pomeroy Danger Tree and Fire Salvage project aims to restore portions of the landscape burned by the Green Ridge and Lick Creek Fires and mitigate hazards that threaten pub...
Ten years ago April 17, 2012 The production of “The Pied Piper” by Pomeroy School District and Missoula Children’s Theatre entertained the community last week Friday in the elementary school gym. A grant from the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation provides for the annual week-long residency by a director team from MCT, this year by Chris Kelly and Kari Gatlin Kelly. Garfield County Fair Board president Linda McKeirnan said organizers have received notice that funding for fairs will remai...
Wendell Dean Johnson September 27, 1933–April 3, 2022 Dean, as he preferred to be called, passed away April 3, 2022 at Garfield County Memorial Hospital. Dean was born to Carl and Myrtle Black Johnson in Pomeroy, Wash. on September 27, 1933. Growing up he lived at the bottom of Casey Creek on the Snake River. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, and rowing a boat across the river to attend school at Almota when he was 11 and 12 years old. Later on, he attended school in Pomeroy where he played f...
POMEROY–Crucial fielding errors and spring break had its effect on Pirate baseball as a rescheduled double header counted for two losses last week, bringing Pomeroy’s record to 5-5 heading into the second half of the season. The Pirates lost a 6-4 close one to Liberty Christian at home April 8. “A couple of fielding errors were the difference in the game,” said Head Coach Kyler Lovgren. In the night cap, Pomeroy had just eight players on the roster and lost 20-4. Asotin downed the Pirates in a 24-21 hit-fest April 5. Sunnyside Christi...
Joshua Lee Hansen April 4, 1978–March 7, 2022 Joshua (Josh) Lee Hansen was born April 4, 1978 at Deer Park, Wash. He died March 7, 2022. He was single, never married. His occupation was Gun Smithing and was well known for his work on Glock pistols and expertise in his field at Gun Shows all over the State of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. He was not affiliated with any church but believed in God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. He resided at 1315 Main Street Pomeroy, where he lived w...