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POMEROY-A Community Development Block Grant Agreement in the amount of $17,552, was approved and signed by the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at the regular meeting September 28, 2020. The Block Grant Agreement is a contract between the City of Pomeroy, Garfield County BOCC, and the Aging and Disability Resource Center, for the purpose of providing funds for the use of rent, mortgage payments, and utilities for eligible individuals who are in need of assistance due to difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) presented their 2020 Transit Development Plan to the Board of Directors which was passed at their meeting September 21, 2020. The plan covers six years (2020-2025) of operating data, projections, accomplishments and goals. The plan described the GCTA as providing weekday commuter bus service, twice weekly medical–shopper service to the Lewiston–Clarkston area, and local service within Garfield County,” and offers these services free of charge. In addition, the GCTA offers conne...
POMEROY-The Gazebo Restoration project at the City Park is gaining momentum with some recent donations. Headed up by Jack Peasley, Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) Managing Director, and Grant Morgan, Garfield County Public Works Director, the project funds collected to date are nearing $13,000. The latest donation was the $1,000 presented by Bill Clemens, Regional Business Manager with the Pacific Power Foundation. Another large portion, $5,000, came from one...
POMEROY–Inland Cellular and Emerge Technologies kicks-off new store with a grand opening event here last Friday, September 25. The move into Pomeroy, Inland Cellular and Emerge Technologies can offer a lineup of mobile devices, gear, and home internet services. In addition, the company can provide better service and products for local customers and support community. The new Inland Cellular and Emerge Technologies and the local Wireless Solutions Representative Wyatt Keller, is located at 141 H...
“The past always looks better than it was. It’s only pleasant because it isn’t here.” – Finley Peter Dunne... Full story
OLYMPIA–First the good news. Unlike during the great recession, state revenue is still increasing overall during the COVID pandemic. According to the September revenue forecast: “Forecasted Near GF-S revenue for the 2019-21 biennium is now $50.022 billion, 8.6% higher than 2017-19 biennial revenue, and forecasted Near GF-S revenue for the 2021-23 biennium is $53.737 billion, an increase of 7.4% over expected 2019-21 biennial revenue.” The bad news of course, this revenue growth is less than what lawmakers assumed when adopting the 2020 suppl...
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By Alec Zimmerman The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is a loan program overseen by the Small Business Administration (SBA) that helps businesses keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. SBA officials say they have loaned $525 billion to over five million small businesses through August 8. About 107,000 businesses in Washington state have received PPP money, totaling over $12.4 billion. Based on data reported by employers to the SBA, more than 55...
You were just a dog. But a good dog. Right from the start. Your loyalty was never in question. And what you didn’t know, you didn’t know because I never took the time to teach you. When you were young I was harder on you. I expected you to understand the basics... and you learned them. A “bad dog” was like a whip on your back. But when uncontrollable instinct got you in trouble, I didn’t hold it against you. I doc tored you up, changed your bed and remembered that reason gets left behind in the heat of passion, be it skunks, gyps or cloven ho...
To the editor, I had the opportunity to observe Brooke Burns practice law in my courts in the Hells Canyon Circuit, the Superior Courts of Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield counties, from 2006 until I retired in 2014. She was always well prepared, steady on her feet, and a great listener. Issue identification and analysis were second nature to her. She has a temperament that would suit her well on the bench. I highly recommend Brooke Burns for Superior Court Judge of the Hells Canyon Circuit. William D. Acey, Retired Superior Court Judge...
Here is the latest news from Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Two Board members and the Co-CEOs participated in an on-site visit with the architect from Blue Room Architect along with mechanical and electrical engineers from MW Engineering to perform a preliminary design review for the CT/HVAC electrical infrastructure project on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The purpose of this meeting was to conduct a walk-through and discuss the timelines for the plans. We have...
POMEROY–School during a global pandemic is very strange. A lot of us just can’t wait for everything to go back to normal. I don’t even think the weirdest part is the mask-wearing, hand-sanitizing on your way into each class, or having to socially distance with your best friends. I think the weirdest part is having absolutely nothing to do after school other than your homework. Usually, we would have sports practice or games. Now, we just go home and tweedle our thumbs. It’s so crazy to look ba...
POMEROY–Local gun club enjoys beautiful fall weather and Bunch wins “B” Class trophy in Doubles at the Fall Shoot at Colton Gun Club on September 20. Five Pomeroy Gun Club members attended the Fall Shoot at Colton Gun Club Sunday. In the Singles event, Terry John and Larry Bunch both posted 93X100 scores. Holly Ledgerwood had an 89 and Steve Ledgerwood posted an 83. In Handicap, Bunch had a 91 and Holly Ledgerwood posted a 90. Fred Zack had an 86. Bunch had the top Doubles score of the day with a 93 and garnered the “B” Class trophy. On Saturd...
STARBUCK– Columbia Pulp, LLC has named Dustin Swartz as Safety Coordinator at the Lyons Ferry plant. Swartz has been with Columbia Pulp for over a year as a Production Operator and Power Utility Operator. He was the main Chemical Handler for the plant, and was recognized by leaders for his safety awareness, attention to detail, and dedication to the role. In this new role, Swartz will be supporting the Lyons Ferry team in designing, and/or improving a variety of safety programs and p...
POMEROY–With improved weather conditions and reduced suppression activities, the Umatilla National Forest will lift the area closure for the Rattlesnake Fire on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, to provide access into that portion of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The Rattlesnake Fire is 100% contained and is currently in patrol status. While the area closure has been lifted the road closures remain in place. These closures include a portion of Forest Service Road (FSR) 47 from the bridge to the intersection with FSR 4712 and FSR 4713, which also b...
Ten Years Ago September 29, 2010 A Garfield County resident was arrested and taken into custody by county deputies after an indoor marijuana grow operation was found in the subject’s home. Donna’s Café was broken into on September 10, with a safe and an undetermined amount of money taken. Two other businesses were broken into on the same night earlier in the month. The recent Red Cross Blood Drive held at the Catholic School yielded 120% of the goal set for the day’s donations with thirty local residents giving blood. Twenty-Five Years Ago Oc...
Carolyn Raye Myers September 22, 2020– December 22, 1942 Carolyn Raye Myers "nee Shuck", 77, passed away in Pasco, Wash., after suffering from Alzheimer's on September 22, 2020. She was born the youngest of three girls, in Cottonwood, Idaho to Ray and Zelda Shuck, on December 22, 1942. Born premature, Carolyn was always delicate and tiny along with being sweet, kind and compassionate. At the age of two, Carolyn was crawling up onto a stool by herself to play the piano. She taught herself to p...
