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GARFIELD and COLUMBIA COUNTIES–Ballots are scheduled to be mailed on July 19 for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election. County election officials advise voters, when the ballot is received and the voter is ready to vote, that the instructions be carefully followed. If you are unsure of the signature on your registration record, call the Elections Office in your county. If you are out of town during the election period, Garfield County residents should call 509-843-1411 and Columbia County r...
POMEROY-The Alvin Landkammer Firework Show blasted through the sky above the Garfield County Fairgrounds on the night of July 5. This year the show was dedicated to the memory of Angie Roosevelt-Lytle, a long-time supporter of the firework show and sales. Approximately a week before the Fourth of July, the spangled booth went up in the parking lot of the Pirate Pit Stop on Main Street. The fireworks sales proceeds go toward next year's Alvin Landkammer Memorial Scholarship. The 2024 winners of...
POMEROY–The City Park was the site of the first annual Independence Day Celebration at the Park and community picnic on July 4. The program included the invocation by Westelle Scoggin, singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Gail Hill of Starbuck and readings of the Declaration of Independence by Derek Shawley and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Jerry Bartlow. The picnic featured free hot dogs, a truckload of watermelon, bottles of water, and ice cream bars. The celebration activities i...
“The return we reap from generous actions is not always evident.” – Francesco Guicciardini...
DAYTON–Former King County Sheriff and Eighth Congressional District Congressman Dave Reichert made a campaign stop here June 25, outlining what he'll do for Washington state if elected to some three dozen local people. Reichert is one of seven Republican candidates for the governorship and he stated he's polling well on the west side against Democrat Bob Ferguson. There are 28 candidates on the Primary Election ballot. Prior to serving in Congress for 14 years, Reichert was sheriff of King C...
DAYTON–Candidate for governor Mark Mullet, speaking to a local group of voters here June 10, supports the notion held by a majority of Washingtonians in eastern Washington, that Olympia's approaches to dam removal and employee overtime rules are not in the state's best interests. Mullet, an Issaquah businessman who represents the Fifth Legislative District, is vying for votes against a field of eight other Democrat candidates, including Attorney General Bob Ferguson, in the upcoming August 6 P...
In 1963 Dr. Christian Barnard performed the first human-to-human heart transplant. The surgery was considered a success even though the patient only lived 18 days. When Jesus Christ comes into one's heart (the center of our spiritual and physical life) it results in eternal life, salvation, and transformation. In one of her books Christian fiction writer Janette Oke writes of a youth devotion that was given: "He (Troy) had several hearts to display to the group. A black one represented the...
POMEROY–Garfield County summer burn ban is in effect midnight, July 6 through September 30, 2024. The threat of wildfire is heightened now that temperatures are high and the dry days of summer prevail which present a serious safety threat to public safety, private property, and wildlife habitat. Every person must take precautions to avoid sparking a wildfire and minimize the large expenditures of public resources to fight them. What is allowed during this season are any type of outdoor s...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 97. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Monday: Sunny, with...
Dr. Bernadine Bank Dr. Bernadine Bank was born into a large working-class Catholic family in Joliet, Illinois. She attended public school from K-8, and then an all-girls Catholic high school. During her senior year in high school, she was a Rotary International Exchange student for a year and lived with four different families in Australia. While in Australia, she was accepted into the University of Illinois - but needed money to pay for it. She received a job assisting farmers in the rural...
Bob Ferguson I have spent my entire career in public service fighting to advance the cause of justice and improve the lives of Washingtonians. I am running for Governor to improve public safety, lower skyrocketing housing and grocery costs, and protect our essential freedoms. I want to change the culture of our state government to center the interests of the people of our state. That is why I reject contributions from corporations and large corporate PACs. I've worked on both sides of the...
Mary Dye Representative Mary Dye, who was appointed in 2015, serves the 9th Legislative District of Washington State and is the ranking member of the House Environment and Energy Committee. She and her husband, Roger, own and manage a third-generation wheat farm in Garfield County. Mary has a Bachelor of Science in plant science and crop management and has been active in the farm's day-to-day operations for 37 years. Since taking office, Mary has worked to create better opportunities for the...
Mark Schoesler Mark Schoesler has faithfully served the 9th District in Olympia for over three decades. He has served in the state Senate for the past 20 years after spending 12 years in House of Representatives. During his two decades in the Senate, Mark served as Senate Republican Leader from 2013 to 2020, including three years as Senate Majority Leader. For the past two years, he has been the lead Republican on the Senate capital budget. As a member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee,...
Bob Hagglund Elected Experience: Snohomish County Republican Chairman and Legislative District Committee Chairman; Precinct Committee Officer. Other Professional Experience: Professional experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Online Services, and Business Intelligence serving Healthcare, Manufacturing, Software Development, and Information Security businesses and government. Commercial clients include UnitedHealth, Kaiser, MultiCare, Microsoft, Ernst-Young, Nike, and Altria. Government...
Mike Pellicciotti Elected Experience State Treasurer, 2021-present; State Representative, 2017-2021. Other professional Experience An economic crimes prosecutor (Assistant Attorney General), Mike managed a unit of financial examiners, auditors, and analysts that returned $30 million to taxpayers from financial fraud and government waste. As a legislator, he created laws to get "dark money" out of politics and combat corporate crime. Education Bachelor's Degree (Business Administration, economics...
Dale Whitaker Dale Whitaker is a dedicated and passionate candidate running for the position of Secretary of State in Washington. Having made Spokane his home since 2008, Dale emigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States and embraced his new life with vigor. In 2015, he proudly became a U.S. citizen, solidifying his commitment to his adopted country. Together with his wife, who runs a small cleaning business, Dale has established strong roots in Spokane, where they both operate...
Chris Reykdal I grew up the youngest of eight children, and it was my public education that gave me a chance to break the cycle of poverty. I went on to be the first in my family to go straight to college. I put myself through college with multiple jobs, scholarships, grants, and student loans. It led me to teaching, graduate school, higher education administration, and service in the Washington State Legislature and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The truth is, nobody does t...
Jaime Herrera Beutler Jaime Herrera Beutler has worked hard throughout her career for policies that ensure future generations can enjoy Washington's beautiful land, waters, and traditions. Serving as Southwest Washington's representative in Congress from 2011-2023, Jaime was repeatedly recognized for her effectiveness in promoting responsible forest management and preserving the beauty of our state. She helped advance bipartisan legislation to curb the threat of wildfires and helped pass new...
Jonathan Hendrix I'm Jonathan Hendrix and I'd like your vote to be the next Washington State Insurance Commissioner as an independent voice for the people, communities and businesses here who buy, maintain and use insurance. The Office of Insurance Commissioner approves the rates insurance companies can charge and regulates pivotal market activities. The Commissioner leads a dedicated team in Olympia who accomplish this constitutional mission, and routinely interacts with market stakeholders....
Marty Hall A bit about myself and why I would like your vote this fall in my run for Columbia County Commissioner Disttrict No. 2. Although my elected experience is limited, I am completing my first term in this office as Commissioner. I have served on various local groups including the Columbia County Cattleman's and our church board at Starbuck Community Church. I served two terms as a Fire Commissioner in Walla Walla when I lived there prior to moving to Columbia County in 2005. After...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 One of the most historically significant buildings in Pomeroy that is also a vital hub for Garfield County's older generation requires renovations to the roof to keep it from serious deterioration. The Senior Center Building is said to be the oldest brick building in Pomeroy and was built in 1888. Formerly known as the Black Building, it is two stories and, in its early days, occupied by second-floor offices of doctors, dentists and lawyers. Twenty-Five Years Ago July...
Roger Dye Pataha Precinct POC Roger Dye, a third-generation wheat producer, has farmed in Garfield County since taking over the farming operation of his Grandfather in 1978. He is a Coug Allum in Ag Business and has deep ties to the community he serves. Roger has been elected Precinct Committee Officer and served as State Committeeman from Garfield County on the Washington State Republican Party since 1992 when Winnie Kucklick appointed him. He served on the WSRP executive board from 2000-2004....
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) presents July's author art show, "Once Upon a Time" sponsored by East Washingtonian, and attend the reception on Thursday, July 11 at 4:30-7 p.m. The BMAG presents a new style art show featuring 11 area authors. They are Gretchen Heytfelt, Naomi Scoggin, Dianna Schmidt, Fred Mensik, Elton Buller, Dawn Desjardin, Gary Bye, Bruce Crossfield, Cosy Moore, Thann Shira from Grangeville, Idaho. and Audrey Renaud from Dixie, Wash. Also featured is "...