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POMEROY–Preliminary Election-Night returns show that some 79.50% of Garfield County's voters cast ballots in the 2024 General Election and it appears that conservative candidates and causes were favored by local balloteers. Washington's Fifth District will remain in the Republican Party as Michael Baumgartner outpolled Democrat Carmela Conroy 59.79% and 164,626 votes to Conroy's 110,352 votes and 40.08%. Here voters gave Baumgartner 79.89% and 1,037 votes to Conroy's 20.11% and 261 votes. Statew...
POMEROY-Hundreds of kids paraded in their costumes for Trick or Treat Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 31. Main Street businesses, decked out in spider webs and pumpkins, gave out candy and toys to the costumed trick or treaters. The Garfield County Memorial Hospital created an eighties-themed haunted house situation in their hallways with stops where candy was passed out by the residents, several of whom were in costume themselves. Trunk or Treat was held in the Hospital parking lot. The trick or...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed emails from a class action group, approved the date for a floating holiday, and approved a request to light the courthouse for Red Ribbon Week at their meeting on Nov. 4. In response to emails from a class action group, Commissioner Jim Nelson stated "We have reached out to outside agencies. We are taking this seriously." Details of the allegations were not discussed due to the fact that they concern an active inv...
“Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.” –Kahlil Gibran...
Dr. Pam Kohlmeier Special to the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle Suicide has rocked my family. In memory of my child, Katie Thew, who battled chronic pain and died by suicide on Oct. 6, 2022, I offer this article to help other families avoid this grief. Rampant mental health challenges including depression and anxiety, along with more and more communities recognizing they lack adequate resources to help when help is needed, inspired the creation of a month devoted to suicide prevention. Suicide Prevention Month (September) has just...
...Continuing. "Edward!" June dropped to her knees beside Moss, reaching out a trembling hand to brush the fringe of his hair off his forehead. "I told you to go! This is just the beginning." Moss huffed, but he let her fuss. Yes it was the beginning, and he was going to see it through to the finish. He didn't want to worry June, so he tried for humor. "It ain't so bad. I've been hurt worse getting bucked off a bronc." June's blue eyes turned icy as she frowned at him. "Edward, it's not funny....
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Saturday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52....
Ten Years Ago November 5, 2014 Pirate super fan Hazen Odell, who died in December last year, always stood in the same place for the hundreds of Pomeroy football games he attended, in the corner where the railings meet in front of the concession stand, on the west side of the stairs to the field. At last week Friday's final home game of the season, Hazen's wife Jennie was presented with a plaque by high school co-athletic directors Nettie Severs and Toddette McGreevy. The memorial will be...
POMEROY–The annual craft fair and holiday bazaar will take place at Spinner’s Maple Hall on November 15 at 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and November 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This year Maple Hall located at 599 Columbia Street in Pomeroy, will be filled with hand crafts and specialty items to kick off the holiday season. This event will also offer food to enjoy with friends while listening to live entertainment by the Scoggin family and other. For more information contact Sarah Scoggin at 509-566-7124....
POMEROY–The Bank of Eastern Washington is now accepting registration for the Giving Tree now through November 24. The Giving Tree is a program to provide Christmas gifts to children of in need families throughout the immediate area. If you or a family known to you would benefit, stop by the Bank of Eastern Washington, and pick up your form now. Deadline is November 24....
By Kyler Lovgren Pomeroy Junior High Football had great numbers this year, but were very young with only three 8th grader players and twelve 7th grade players. They started the season off as road warriors with the first 3 games being away. The first was a tough game against Waitsburg where the Pirates stayed competitive until the 4th quarter, where they finally ran out of gas. Waitsburg was an experienced team that played aggressive and Treyton Kimble and Lincoln Lovgren carried the Lion’s share of the ball as they were a better size match u...
By Loyal Baker RICHLAND–The Pirates dropped a tough one to the Liberty Christian Patriots 34-68 in the SE1B league championship game here November 1. The loss sends Pomeroy into the NE1B/SE1B crossover as the number two seed. The Bucs will face NE1B No. 7 Cusick on the home field, kickoff 6 p.m. "I'm super proud of our boys for their grit and effort during the game," said Head Coach Kyle Kimble. "We played the number one team in the state tough for three quarters." The Patriot struck first but P...
Being protected and secure is important to us. We "lock our doors." We "put on our seatbelts." We "use the handrail." Jesus commended the wise builder for preparing to be safe in severe storms by building his life on obedience to God's Word, Mt. 7: 24-25. The first step of being safe is to put our trust in the Lord. The Bible teaches that He "overshadows" His people. He is our protective covering. The Bible says, "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but safety is of the Lord" Prov....
WASHINGTON STATE–The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) identify the nine leading causes of food allergies in the U.S. which are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. These allergens are required to be listed on a food label when present. The best prevention of an allergic reaction, according to the USDA, is the strict avoidance of food allergens. Consider these tips for managing foods with potential allergens: • Always read ingredient label statements thoroughly, even if you are familiar wit...
COLFAX–Pirate Cross Country's Kiersten Bartels wrapped up her 2024 season with a 28:34.68 time at the 1B/2B and NEA Regional XC meet here Nov. 1. She finished 78th out of 84. "Kiersten ran a great race today in the rain at 45 degrees in Colfax," said Coach Greg Sharp. "Kiersten had a great season with her slowest average mile pace of 10:32 and ending with her fastest average mile pace of 8:19." Bethany Zimmerman was ill and didn't compete, Sharp said. "Bethany had a great season with her s...
POMEROY–The Lady Pirates were handed a pair of district-tourney losses bringing the season to an end. In the opening game, DeSales won in three sets and against Liberty Christian, a four-set loss. Lady Pirates Taylor Gilbert, Olivia Cooper and Hollie Van Vogt made First Team All-League, and Sadie Klaveano made second team with Isabella Field receiving all-league honorable mention. The team got off to a slow start in game one at DeSales but rallied to play competitive games in the second and t...