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POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed the Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement report and upcoming lease expirations and a Washington Public Ports Association press release at their meeting on June 21. The June 10 WPPA press release discusses the Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement report requested by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Senator Patty Murray. The press release states “the report does not make a recommendation on dam breaching, instead focusing o...
GARFIELD COUNTY–Motorcyclist, Michael C. Mingin, 69, of Keizer, Ore., dies in a one vehicle, Highway 12 collision Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at approximately 6:52 p.m. The Washington State Patrol reported that Mingin was travelling westbound of Highway 12, at milepost 418, about 14 miles east of Pomeroy, while riding his motorcycle, he changed lanes and left the roadway on the right. It was also reported he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident and it was unknown if drugs or alcohol contributed to the accident. He was t...
POMEROY-Bicycle Rides Northwest, a nonprofit bike tour organization, brought hundreds of bikers to Pomeroy on June 23. The bikers spent the night in tents set up on the Lybecker football field, and BRNW set up 'camp central' in the Pomeroy City Park. Their crew set up a bike repair tent, first aid station, portable showers and restrooms, a snack bar and food trucks, and a phone charging station, all under the management of Erin Biskup, Director of Camp Central. The tour began in Walla Walla and...
POMEROY–The USDA Agricultural Research Service reports that poison-hemlock, found across the United States, is an invasive toxic plant to grazing animals and extremely poisonous to humans. This year, there has been abundant amount of moisture in Garfield County area the Northwest, and it is observable to see healthy patches of poison-hemlock here in pastures, along roadsides, in unused corrals, skirting wheat fields, and vacant lots. Poison-hemlock is an early spring crop that grows in p...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed rental of the fairgrounds and potential acquisition of land by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at their meeting on June 21. The fairgrounds has been rented out for a family reunion from June 30 to July 5. The BOCC authorized a letter alerting current residents of the need to vacate by June 28. The WDFW sent the commissioners a letter announcing their consideration of acquiring 285 acres of land along the M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Lewiston SWAT, and Quad City Task Force, in a joint effort, arrested three suspects on a search warrant June 23, 2022. It was reported by Sheriff Drew Hyer of the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, that in conjunction with the Lewiston SWAT and Quad City Task Force, and after a year-long investigation, a search warrant was executed on 2030 Pataha St. on June 23, 2022 at 6 a.m., arresting three suspects. The Pomeroy community supported the Sheriff’s Office by reporting activity while the year-lo...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Health District board signed a contract and discussed automated external defibrillators in the county at their meeting on June 27. Resolution 2022-13 was a contract with Washington State Health Care Authority for ABCDental and data sharing from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The contract will provide the Health District with $26,354 to service Garfield and Asotin counties. Administrator Martha Lanman approached the board with a request for nine AEDs to be placed in c...
“We aim above the mark to hit the mark.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District Board of Directors hired two assistant coaches, approved WIAA membership renewal, PSD Counseling Program Transition Plan, and three out of field teaching placements at their meeting on June 23. The board hired Hannah Ranes as assistant High School and assistant Jr. High volley ball coach. Ranes played college-level volleyball and is living in the community. They also hired Ryan Wolf as assistant High School boys’ basketball coach. Wolf played basketball for Co...
Governor Inslee has repeatedly made it clear that he believes his spending priorities exceed any need to provide tax relief to help families deal with the impact of record inflation. On the same day Inslee declined President Biden’s call for states to provide some type of tax relief, the Democratic Governor of Minnesota was instead begging his legislature to act. As reported by the Minnesota Reformer: “Gov. Tim Walz called on Republicans to return to the Capitol to sign off on sending $1,000 checks to Minnesotans as the rising price of gas...
The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild kicked off its summer children's art classes on June 21. About 15 kids created clay projects, which were fired and will be glazed at the next class....
POMEROY–A quarterly community forum meeting hosted by South East Washington Economic Development Association discussed a solution to the low water supply for the east end of Pomeroy and Pomeroy residents’ view of the town’s current needs on June 21. Jack Peasley, SEWEDA’s managing director for Garfield County, presented a plan for a booster pump station that would be placed near the Alibi Tavern. The booster pump would provide a redundant water system, energize the current systems by allowin...
The Lord spoke to the heavy hearts that stood with hats in hand “Your sadness pains me deeply and I know you’ll miss this man But, it’s true what you’ve been hearing, Heaven is a real place. That’s no small consolation. You should use that fact to face The emptiness his parting left that seeps into your bones And draw on it to ease your pain. For he is not alone. You see, all his friends are up here and all his loved ones, too, ’Cause it wouldn’t be a heaven without each one of you. And heav...
NEZ PERCE–Four members of Pomeroy Gun Club Steve and Holly Ledgerwood, Jim Adams, and Larry Bunch, participated in the Nez Perce Idaho Father’s Day shoot June 18–19, bringing home some trophies. The Club threw 200 singles targets and Holly Ledgerwood broke a pair of 92s and her score of 184 was good enough for High Lady honors on Saturday. Jim Adams broke a 98 and 95 for a score of 193; also broke a 91 in Handicap on Saturday. Adams broke a 99 in singles and Larry Bunch shot a 98 in the 100-target event on Sunday. Adams tied for Champion but d...
POMEROY–In the article “The Chamber’s sign project is fully funded,” in the June 16, 2022 edition of the East Washingtonian, further information indicates the status of the signage project has worked through the first phase. The mapping of the exact sign locations has been made, and the next step is to discuss permitting and allowances with WDOT, the City of Pomeroy and Garfield County. No definite number of signs or types have been determined which will then determine the actual cost of the project. The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce anticip...
POMEROY–Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library invite the community to a free presentation of Magician Jeff Evans is coming to the Seeley Theater on July 6 at 6 p.m. The free event, sponsored through the help of the Shepherd Foundation grant, brings attention to the Jeff Evens motivational Reading Magic assembly program. Students help Jeff return an overdue book and see what a library card like a magic wand. Curious George appears to perform the “World Famous Banana Trick.” In addition, Jeff shows how reading helps solve the p...
POMEROY–The Alvin Landkammer Fireworks, in memory of Isaac Roosevelt and Independence Day for our nation is scheduled to blast-off at the Garfield County Fairgrounds Tuesday, July 5 at dusk. The Landkammer family will once again put on a fantastic firework display at the fairgrounds Tuesday evening. As in the past, observers have made this a traditional family affair bringing a blanket to spread on the ground to hold a picnic basket full of goodies to enjoy before the big event. Those who sit in the stands, bring a blanket as well to ward of t...
Ten years ago June 27, 2012 A long line of people in pink swept up Main St. during last week Wednesday’s The Color is Pink Walk. The event in sin conjunction with the annual Susan G. Komen Foundation campaign to create awareness and attention to breast cancer and its prevention. Garfield County Health District reported over 130 participated in the walk and later enjoyed a hamburger barbecue at the city park. The Bike for Books program sponsored by the local Masonic Lodge continued this spring at Pomeroy Elementary School. Winners receiving b...