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POMEROY––With the demise of Columbia Pulp, the concept of finding a use for the plentiful wheat straw produced in southeastern Washington may be continued by a local entrepreneur who, if investment capital is raised and plans come to fruition, could bring a new industry and 30 full-time jobs to Garfield County. If all goes as planned, molded four-cup carriers made from locally produced wheat and barley straw may be manufactured in Pomeroy, says Kyler Lovgren, CEO of Palouse Fiber Holdings, LLC...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved support of a letter from the Eastern Washington Coalition of Governments and discussed use of the impound lot at their meeting on August 21. The commissioners voted to add Garfield County to the support signatures on a letter from EWCOG to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, opposing a draft policy. The letter states that the wording of the policy contains some ambiguities that undermine public trust of the poli...
POMEROY-Oscar Dispenza won Overall Boys' Champion at the Titanium Man Junior Triathlon in Richland, Wash., on August 19. Dispenza placed third in the event out of 104 competitors, and won the Overall Boys' Champion with a time of 23 minutes, 57.6 seconds. The triathlon event, held at Howard Amon Park, started with a 250-yard swim, then went to biking for 4½ miles, and finished with a one-mile run....
“It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness.” – Leo Tolstoy...
By Eric McKeirnan Guest Columnist It was asked of me if I had thoughts about the upcoming indictments of former President of the United States, Donald Trump. I do have thoughts on the subject, but it was unclear if I was to respond to the fake charges in Georgia or was it perhaps the made-up garbage run by suspected corrupt prosecutor Jack Smith? Or maybe it was the next new “fresh off the grill” impeachment concerning the cocaine found at the White House. Trump lived in the White House, “lets pin it on him!” The FBI, DOJ, Secret Service...
Thursday: Widespread haze before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north after midnight. Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Saturday Night: Mostly clear,...
Ten Years Ago August 28, 2013 A tradition spanning two generations and over three decades will come to an end when Vickie Shelton closes the doors of The Victorian Rose & Collectibles for the final time at the end of August. Vickie bought The Flower Basket in June, 1994, from her mother Sue Deveney, who had purchased the shop in 1982. "Now, due to some health issues, I need to slow down and take care of myself," Vickie said of her decision to close the shop. Twenty Five Years Ago August 26, 1998...
POMEROY–Lawrence Huntley, a Hammer Dulcimer musician will be part of the entertainment offered during the Garfield County Fair September 15 and 16 at 12-2 p.m. Huntley explores the traditional music and rhythms from many of the different cultures where the dulcimer can be found. He also plays original melodies and shares the history of the tunes. He has been playing the hammer dulcimer since 1982, performing for thousands of public and private engagements throughout the Pacific Northwest and b...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Public Health District board passed a resolution and discussed investments at their meeting on August 21. Resolution 2023-12 accepts a Solid Waste Investigation grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology, in the amount of $7,500 over the course of two years. The grant will allow the Health District to reimburse City of Pomeroy or Garfield County employees for their time spent in investigating solid waste incidents. The grant does not include funds for...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority, (CTA), held a public hearing on the Transit Development six-year plan. No comments were made, and no written comments were turned in. The plan was adopted after the hearing. The CTA also discussed the operations manager position, which has been filled by the hiring of Callie Carnahan. Carnahan will start September 1....
POMEROY––With a majority of the 2023 crop in the bin, this year's small grains harvest turned out "better than expected," according to Pomeroy Grain Growers Manager Derek Teal. "Overall, yields were better than expected and above average," Teal summarized. "Everyone was expecting a wreck and when they got out there, it was better than they thought it would be," he said. Weights averaged about 60 lbs., Teal said, and protein readings started high then came down as cutting progressed. "Fa...
By Naomi Scoggin, Charlotte Baker and Loyal Baker POMEROY––For over 70 years, Farm & Home Supply, Inc., has been one of Pomeroy's and Garfield County's steady and reliable sources for everything for the farm and home–from bolts, washers and nuts to sales and service of heavy-duty farm machinery and implements. Over the decades and through the ebb and flow of the economic tide of the agricultural economy, Farm & Home Supply has persevered by keeping its farming friends and neighbors satis...
SEATTLE–Massive wildfires continue to burn throughout Washington today, causing very unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in much of the state. The American Lung Association in Washington offers tips to protect health from the serious hazards that smoke poses to people living and working in surrounding areas. Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause serious health problems for anyone including asthma attacks, heart attacks and premature death. Most vulnerable to smoke exposure are children a...
OLYMPIA–The state held its special auction for CO2 allowances last week. When the results were announced, they indicated that higher gas prices may be coming. As part of the state's new tax on CO2 emissions, known as the Climate Commitment Act, organizations that emit CO2, like BP or Washington State University, must purchase permits for every metric ton (MT) of CO2 emitted by their operations or products. There are a limited number of permits available, so the price is set at an auction. Regula...
SPOKANE–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined seven members of the Washington congressional delegation in calling on Governor Jay Inslee to provide answers about the state's long-term plan to reduce critical Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funding for regional drug task forces that help local communities fight the opioid epidemic on Aug. 15. In a bipartisan letter, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of Byrne JAG funding to the work of the 16 a...