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POMEROY–National Night Out, sponsored and promoted locally by the Garfield County Sheriff’s department, is coming to the City Park here on August 2 at 5-8 p.m. National Night Out is for the whole community to come together to interact with our local law enforcement, medical community, mental health assets, and neighbors. There will be food, booths, games, music and prizes offered through the evening. This special event was started to get the community and law enforcement together in order to develop and meaningful working relationship. It is...
POMEROY–The Primary Election ballots are due to be delivered or mailed back to the Garfield County Auditor by August 2, 2022. At the county level, two candidates are vying for Garfield County Sheriff: incumbent Drew Hyer and challenger Kurt Miller. Also on the ballot are other County, State and Federal candidates, and Proposition No. 1, a measure going before voters concerning funding for emergency communications systems and facilities. Proposition No. 1, related to Funding Emergency Communication Systems and Facilities, reads: The Board of C...
POMEROY––It’s summer and it’s vacation season! Coming up is also Washington State’s 2022 Primary Election on Tuesday, August 2. Coincidentally, the production staff of the East Washingtonian will be on a previously planned vacation the week of August 1-5 and as a result, the August 4 edition will be finalized and “put to bed” on Friday, July 29, ahead of the ballot deadline. Primary Election results will appear on the East Washingtonian website on August 4 and viewing the results will not require an online subscription. Visit www.eastwashi...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) handled a number of business items, including setting a meeting with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land at their meeting on July 25. Commissioners will meet with representatives of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land along the Mountain Road on August 8 at 3 p.m. They will take public comments at that time. In other business, the BOCC s...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a procedures resolution, adopted a state-approved mileage rate, and discussed warehouse No. 3 at their meeting on July 19. Resolution 2022-4 defines what public work and procurement procedures the Port follows, such as how to go out to bid and whether a project needs to be sent out to bid or done off the small works roster. Commissioners voted to adopt the current state-approved mileage rate of 62.5 percent per diem to compute mileage r...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District commissioners discussed funding at their meeting on July 12, according to minutes. The Fire District has received a Ground Emergency Medical Transportation payment of $57,741.73 and a Department of Health Trauma grant for $1,125. They will also receive $50,000 through the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, which will be used for infrastructure. A further $25,000 will be awarded if criteria are met....
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Youth Basketball organization announces the inaugural 10,000 Shot Club started this week July 25. The Pomeroy Youth Basketball, a parent and community-based organization, has put together the 10,000 Shot Club, or Pomeroy 10K Club as some may know it, program and prizes to promote shooting and basketball locally. “We are encouraging players to make 10,000 shots before the end of 2022, January 1, 2023,” said Assistant Coach Brock Ledgerwood. “It will take time, but we promise it will be worth it! The one skill that will ta...
POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team competed in two meets this week on Thursday July 21, placing third against Colfax and Pullman in a meet held at the Colfax pool, and took first place at the Tuesday, July 19, meet against Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) held here. The Pomeroy Pirate team took third at the Colfax pool with a combined score of 347. Colfax placed first with a score of 494.5; and Pullman Barracudas Swim Team accumulated 399.5 points. In the Women's division, Colfax placed f...
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By Camela McKinley East Washingtonian Guest Columnist “You should believe what you want to believe, in this country.” I quote that exactly. I ran to write it down the second after I heard it. It was stated by an anti-vaxxer who was part of a rally on the Capital Mall. Perhaps that says everything about the times in which we live. Kellyanne Conway, uttered two words, “alternative fact.” I thought, at the time: Who among us could conceive of such a wild concept? As it turns out, many. I am intrigued by the possible existence of Sasquat...
To the editor, Abortion is not a constitutional right. The government should not ban, promote or fund abortions. Abortion is a personal decision and responsibility of the parties involved only. What I do not understand people rioting and protesting to kill babies. When I vote for a candidate, I know I will not get everything I believe in, therefore, I vote for the individuals who look out fiscally for the taxpayer, not someone who is offering free government benefits. Nothing is free from the government. We or our children/grandchildren will...
Ten years ago July 25, 2015 Angie’s Dance Studio will hold a recital Thursday, August 2, at the Holy Rosary Catholic School. Performers include Esther Scoggin, Shaylyn Roosevelt, Emily Wolf, Teresa Meyers, Ally Bott, Pearl Blachly, Naomi Scoggin, Ashton Halverson, Heidi Heytvelt, Alyssa Wolf, and Chloe Mayfield. Also, Olivia Meyers, Teagan Steele, Jaden Steele, Westelle Scoggin, Taylor Beale, Gracie Dansereau, Madison Bingman, Elizabeth Ruchert, Clara Jentz, KayLee Schmidt, Katie Boyer, L...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will present the "Man Cave" show in September featuring art from men and boys, specifically. The BMAG is giving all men and boys with an artistic aptitude and talent a heads up to this very special show, and giving those who wish to participate time to prepare, organize, and finish their pieces by August 31. Crafts can be in leather, wood, painting, photography, metal, weaving, sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery, taxidermy, car or furniture restoration. T...