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POMEROY–Garfield County's National Night Out event was held at the Pomeroy City Park on August 3. It was aimed at familiarizing the community with its law enforcement personnel, and saw a full, steady turnout. The Garfield County Sheriff's Department was present, as well as the County Fire District and officers from the Washington State Patrol. "We were asked to come support the community." Jake Grandstaff of the State Patrol said. "We are glad to serve the communities we work in." A GCFD f...
Some Pirate Swim Team members leave the starting blocks, racing the clock in an event from last weekend's Tri-County Swim Meet. Some Pirate swimmers achieved medals, ribbons or personal records at the championship meet in Colfax, Wash., August 7. The weather, temperature and smoke index cooperated to make the meet an enjoyable experience for participants and spectators....
POMEROY–The first day of the 2021-22 school year begins Monday August 30. Junior and Senior high school students (7-12) classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Elementary students start at 8:20 a.m. then dismissed at 3:00 p.m. New Student and Pre-Registration Elementary students new to the Pomeroy School District may pre-register at the Elementary School office, located at 121 10th St., starting August 17. Registration time is 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Please bring i...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of directors heard discussion on a policy to require staff to receive Covid-19 vaccinations at their meeting on August 2. The Washington State Hospital Association has advised hospitals throughout the state to create this policy. The policy is still in drafting stages, with no specific wording decided yet. An exemption process is planned for the employees who choose not to get a vaccine. "It's everybody's personal decision," Co-CEO Jayd K...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Board of Commissioners announced at their meeting on August 3 that the United States Department of Revenue is requiring sales tax on the fiber internet, as well as the current leasehold tax. The sales tax is 7.9% of the bill, and will be collected starting with July bills. The Port is fighting this tax legally, as it is double taxation. A bid from Chris's Professional Electric was accepted for replacing flooring in the Forest Service building. The bid is f...
eli will permanently close its 847 Main Street establishment as of August 23, 2021. Owners of Palace Meats and Deli, Al and Vickie Damon, opened the quaint local eatery opened for business on July 13, 2020 amidst the COVID pandemic. They served eight sandwiches made from their homemade specialties of sausages, pulled pork, smoked turkey, smoky braised tri-tip and house-made bacon. They included in the mix side salads and bread from the Walla Walla Bread Company. Now with “circumstances beyond their control,” they will close, but not wit...
“Living in the city is like living in a fish bowl, always confined and on display. Those living on the outside are like fish in the open sea; they would always leap toward freedom else they perish in such a place. ” – Charlotte Baker... Full story
As more cities act to ban a local income tax, detractors claim this effort to protect taxpayers is a waste of time. I really wish there wasn’t a concerted effort to bring the state of Washington and its cities an income tax. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. The claims that proposals to ban a local income tax are “a red herring” and that “no one is talking about an income tax” reminds me of the debate during the past decade in the legislature. Similar arguments were made during the 2017 floor debate on SJR 8204, a proposed constitutio...
“Mama, when’s Daddy comin’ home? Is it time to worry yet?” “By supper, darlin’. Eat your Cheerios.” He rode out this morning early. Like he does six days a week I always make him tell me where he goes ‘Specially when I know he’s headed over on the canyon side At least I know I’ll have a place to start So in case he doesn’t come back I can hunt for him myself Or go for help if I get faint of heart “Run and git your schoolbooks, kiddos! And be sure to wash yer hands.” “Aw Mama, do we have to s...
Garfield County Hospital District is pleased to announce June Employee of the Month, Deanne Smith. She was nominated by her co-workers who say, "She is an always goes above and beyond!" Deanne was born and raised in Seattle, Wash., and graduated from Evergreen High School in 1992. Her grandmother and mother are originally from Pomeroy, and several other family members live in Garfield County and the surrounding areas. After high school, Deanne was married and began working at Dairy Queen as a...
Herbert Robbins Hinman August 4, 2021 Herbert Robbins Hinman, 78, former tenured WSU professor in Agricultural Economics, died peacefully at home Wednesday, August 4. Herb is known to many as "the big guy walking the little dog" as they faithfully exercised together around the neighborhood. A graduate himself of WSU, after receiving a PhD from Penn State, Herb joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture, working at Cornell University, Washington, D.C., and then spending five years in Ghana, West...
Work to begin on Blue Mountain Scenic Byway through Great American Outdoors Act PENDLETON, Ore–Contractors have begun prep work to chip seal 33.6 miles of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway on the North Fork John Day Ranger District. The road is the portal to both the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. This project is one of two projects on the Umatilla National Forest that was funded this year through the Great American Outdoors Act. Expect delays from August 16–30. Umatilla National Forest seeks volunteer campground hosts for Bull Pra...
PULLMAN–Becky Adderson has been selected as the 2022 Northeast Washington ESD 101 Regional Teacher of the year, a communication, innovation and leadership award. The award is determined by a committee through a nomination followed by a written application, interviews, and a mock keynote. The teacher must have the respect of colleagues, be an expert in their field, collaborate with students and families, connect with stakeholders, and demonstrate leadership and innovations inside and outside t...
Ten Years Ago August 10, 2011 Bank of Whitman’s Pomeroy branch, along with twelve other locations, was closed Friday, August 5, by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. Eight other branches were assumed by Columbia State Bank, including an office in Clarkston. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 14, 1996 Takuya Maegawa, 16, a member of LABO cultural exchange group (Japanese equivalent to 4-H), is a guest of his host brother, Jonathan Bragg and family for several weeks. Pomeroy Fire Department was kept busy last week and over t...
POMEROY – Alyssa's Dance Studio performed their recital at the Seeley Theater on July 29. The students performed ballet, jazz, and tap dance routines. There were 64 dancers, ranging in age from three to 18 years. The community turnout packed the Seeley, from the front row to the balcony. It was the first program the Seeley Theater has put on since closing for lockdown in 2020. "Being back in the Seeley was really special," teacher Alyssa Wolf said. "It's where I did my dancing." Wolf danced d...
By Tina Warren Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team wrapped up their season at the Tri-County Championship Meet, taking 30 members to Colfax, Wash., on August 7. Only those who swim the event during the season and those with the top three times for that event shall participate in the championship meet. Awards and points are given to first through sixth placings and Pomeroy was able to take the podium 45 times to claim an award. The Pirate swim team garnered 198 p...