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OLYMPIA–State Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-9, Ritzville, says the new two-year state capital budget passed by the Legislature passed late last week delivers funding for many projects in the 9th District, including some found in Pomeroy. "I appreciate the feedback from various people in Pomeroy and other communities throughout our district who let me know last year what projects needed funding in the capital budget," said Schoesler, who is the Senate Republican leader on the capital budget. "Thanks t...
The Pomeroy High School Natural Resources class went to the Blue Mountains to cap off their Forestry unit recently. Shane Severs, Heath Severson and Kevin Bott scheduled time to share their knowledge with the group. Participants from left to right is Brady Bott, Jayden Slusser, Samuel Lamb, Tyler Slaybaugh, and Kevin Bott....
POMEROY–The 2023 Pomeroy Community Assessment is scheduled to be presented at the Community Forum at the Pataha Flour Mill on Tuesday, May 9 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Survey results conducted this year by SEWEDA in February and March, will be the topic of discussion. The survey was available in two forms; the first as an online questionnaire, and "a second was a CEDS board made available to the public at various community events and locations, including the Senior Center, City H...
By Cindy Klaveano Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–National Day of Prayer observation will be held at the Pocket Park on Main Street, Thursday, May 4 at 12:05 p.m. Volunteers from Pomeroy’s local churches finalized plans for National Day of Prayer by deciding to hold the observance in the Pocket Park on Main Street. The gathering will be held on Thursday, May 4, and will begin at 12:05 p.m. Members of all faiths across America will be joined together in prayer to pray for our nation and its leaders. More than 80 members of Pom...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) appointed a temporary emergency manager, presented an award, and signed a performance agreement at their meeting on May 1. James Cleveland, Fire Chief for Garfield County Fire District No. 1, was appointed Garfield County Temporary Emergency Manager, until the contract between the County and the Fire District can be written and signed, removing the temporary status. The contract is still being drafted. County Commissioner Jim Nelson recei...
POMEROY–The local School District approved a manager for the elementary roof project, decided to purchase a new bus, and passed a resolution at their meeting on April 24. The elementary roof project will be managed by Design West Architecture. Design West will create plans and design work, as well as management. The board will pay Design West $31,000. The roof renovation is estimated to cost between $260,000 and $310,000, and will go out to bid soon. The board approved a quote of $161,000 for t...
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By Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, and Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy This session saw some bipartisan successes as lawmakers and citizens were in Olympia together for the first time in nearly three years. That in-person interaction is always key for working relationships and good workable solutions to our state's problems. The transportation budget and capital budget were both very bipartisan. Republicans were allowed to give input and Democrat budget writers worked to...
GARFIELD–Pirate pitchers threw back-to-back perfect games here against Garfield-Palouse on April 25, winning 14-0 and 18-0 and getting poised for post-season play. The Pirates are 8-6 in league and sit in fourth place, and depending on how the Touchet Redhawks do this week at SJEL, Pomeroy could be in like Flynn or, if 6-6 Touchet sweeps SJEL, would have a play-in game for the fourth seed. Another wild card is the possibility of third-place Sunnyside Christian sweeping sixth-place Colton (...
POMEROY–Naslund Disposal is hosting a Spring Clean-up Day at the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Road for household waste on Saturday, May 13 at 8 a.m.–2 p.m. On the same day and time, Garfield County will hold a combined appliance and tire amnesty, and free chipper day. Household waste will be accepted at the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Road. All waste needs to be in garbage bags. Contact Naslund Disposal at 1-800-958-5755 with questions regarding acceptable materials. (Please not...
Ten Years Ago May 8, 2013 The 62nd observance of National Day of Prayer was held at the Nazarene Church. Attendees enjoyed talks by Ian Quarles, Carla Heytvelt and Sue Nelson on the power and effectiveness of prayer in everyday life. A Quilt of Valor was presented to long-time resident and patriot, Ells Barlow. The Youth Mission team from Pomeroy Christian Church and Garfield county Christian Youth Program "Viral Infection" fundraiser will allow people to purchase an "infection," consisting of...
RITZVILLE–The Pomeroy track team had two meets this past week, first hostin 1B and 2B teams for a league meet and then traveling to the Undeberg Invite in Ritzville Saturday, April 29. "We had a lot of athletes do well at both meets but the highlight for our team came at the Undeberg Invite, where our boys placed fourth overall out of 28 teams ranging from 1B to 3A in size," said Head Coach Adam VanVogt. Braedon Fruh took the championship in pole vault at that meet with a personal best vault of...
GARFIELD–A seventh-inning rally propelled the Lady Pirates over the Garfield-Palouse Lady Vikings 15-11 to break a long losing spell for the fast-pitch team here on April 25, then the team finished out the season with twin-bill losses to Tekoa-Rosalia and DeSales, ending the campaign with a 1-19 season record, 1-9 in conference play. Pomeroy finished in a tie with Gar-Pal for fifth place. "The girls came back excited to play [after losing 23-13 in the first game]," commented Head Coach Lexi Beal...