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POMEROY–A fire that began on the South Deadman has burned multiple structures, including two residences. A rough estimate has placed the acreage burned between 2,000 and 14,500, according to the Incident Management Team's public information. An infra-red flight is currently underway that will narrow down the estimated burn area. Addresses and names of the homeowners who were affected by the fire have not yet been released. First reported around 12:30 on Monday, July 29, on South Deadman Road, t...
POMEROY–It is our pleasure and honor to feature Kayleen Bye, R.N., a dedicated longstanding employee of Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) for 44 years. Kayleen was born in the Garfield County Memorial Hospital to Wilbur and Barbara Gingerich and was raised on a farm with five siblings, all of whom were born at our hospital. She always knew she wanted a career in healthcare, even from a young age. "I decided I wanted to be a nurse in 6th grade after reading the Cherry Ames Book Series," w...
ASOTIN COUNTY–The Cougar Creek wildfire, has covered 17,602 acres and is twenty nine percent (29%) contained as of July 29, 2024. An unmanned aerial system and hand crews coordinated tactical firing operations in the northeast flank of the Cougar Creek Fire. The latest update is the Asotin County Fairgrounds is under orders to keep this resource available for other emergencies within the region, therefore no occupancy currently. For those needing evacuation shelter services, please call the Whitcom 911 NON-EMERGENCY line at 509-758-2331, to h...
POMEROY–Brooks Smith, an eight-year-old entering third grader, is an enterprising young man. He sets goals and then goes to work achieving them through entrepreneurship and other innovative ideas. On this Saturday, July 27, Smith set up the sno-cone table again on Main St. near the Veteran's Plaza next to the East Washingtonian office to offer cool refreshments to shoppers, travelers, kids going to or coming from swimming, and repeat customers. He plans to save funds for a trip to Scheels and T...
“Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” – Albert Einstein...
There are things right in front of you, as you navigate life, that you don’t realize until time, growth and maturity brings them into focus. As a parent, you do your best to train up your kids and set them on the path to a productive and fulfilling life. Along the way, unbeknownst at the time, you temporarily hand them off to people who, as it turns out, go on to have a profound impact. Easily said about a number of people I’ve encountered in the numerous orbits I’ve made around the sun. One of them was Jerry Scott, a Dayton guy, though me an...
UNITED STATES–Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act to stop illegal finance activity in 2021. This law requires qualified companies doing business in the here to report information as to ownership and controlling interest in the company to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a subsidiary of the U.S. Treasury. FinCEN began accepting reports on January 1, 2024 and all companies not exempt must comply by December 31, 2024. What is beneficial ownership information? This is basic identifying information about the individuals...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation will be accepting applications for the 2024 Discretionary Grant Program from August 1 through 29. Public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and churches based in and serving Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online by August 29. Eligible organizations can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for general operating support. Award announcements will be in November. For more information and to apply visit w...
The Lord has promised to be with us at all times and in every circumstance, yet we may find ourselves tempted to be afraid of the "unknown". Fearing the unknown is the tendency to be afraid of something we have no information about on any level. It can take the form of being anxious about unfamiliar situations or experiencing difficulty tolerating uncertainty. If we do not stand in faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, we may find ourselves imagining the worst about what we may be facing. Believers...
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. SundayMostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Sunday Night: Mostly...
Ten Years Ago August 6, 2014 A long-time director and performer with Lewiston Civic Theater wants to stage productions in Pomeroy that will draw audiences to the city to enjoy "destination events." Stephanie Hennigan, a Pomeroy resident for the past 3 years, began her performing career with LCT when she was age 6. On Aug. 28, 29 and 30 she will produce and direct "Hometown Heroes", a musical variety show at the Seeley Theatre in Pomeroy. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 4, 1999 In the first...
COLTON–Five members of the Pomeroy Gun Club shot all or part of the Western Zone competition at Colton Gun Club over the weekend of July 19-21. The Western Zone has competition between 14 Clubs in the Western United States and Canada. The local Club provides awards along with the Zone collecting scores from each club and providing awards for the top shooters in each event at the 14 sites. Due to the internet, scores are compiled quickly. Steve and Holly Ledgerwood, Buck Geiger, Terry John, a...
LARAMIE–Pomeroy graduate Natalie K. Bryson was named Provost's honor roll at the University of Wyoming for spring quarter. Bryson is the 2021 graduate of Pomeroy High School. The Provost's Honor Roll consists of undergraduates who have completed at least six but fewer than 12 hours with a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) offer a free sports physical clinic for local students at the Pomeroy Medical Clinic on August 8 and 15. Parents are urged to schedule their student athlete for their free sports physical on either available Thursdays between 2-6 p.m. "These are by appointment only," said GCHD spokesperson. "No late registrants will be accepted. All sports physicals are free to students from Pomeroy Schools. Please bring the completed physical form with y...
POMEROY–Fire fighters and neighbors teamed up to save the Hiller Family homestead's structures Saturday, July 27, 2024. The fire cause is undetermined, three structures were threatened of which only one received fire damage. The Hiller LLC property fire began in the Dutch Flat area down in the canyon where the homestead property is situated. The early Saturday afternoon fire rapidly headed up the canyon to the out ground above, and wheat fields beyond. "Fire remains underdetermined and three g...
Continuing...June sat in a rickety chair and motioned for Moss to take the other one. Denny crossed his legs under him as he sat beside them on the floor. "Nobody knows where Deveney came from," June said. "He rode in last spring with his gang of men and took over the town. Ever since, his gang comes through and takes whatever they want. They shoot anyone who gets in their way, or just draws their attention." June bit her lip and tipped her chin down. "That's why everybody's hiding," Denny...
By Charlotte Baker PALOUSE–The Pomeroy Pirate swim team competed against St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna (SELW), and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) last Thursday July 25 for the last meet before County meet in Palouse August 4. The Pirates took second place overall with a score of 179, GPOP came in third with 138, and SELW topped the points with 227. The following are the top four placers in this competition. Girls 12U 100 Yd FS-SELW Waddell, Jersie 1:20.78; POM Horal, Myka 1...