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POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District one-year special levy received favorable votes calculating a 58.29% approval, but was 1.71% shy of the 60% needed to pass. In the race for Fire District 1 Commissioner No. 2 Aaron Stallcop is elected into the position and the Hospital District 1 Commissioner No. 5 position is filled by Michael Field. The recent election brought out 63.73% of Garfield County voters with a total of 1077 ballots counted of the 1690 registered voters. Garfield County a... 
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YAKIMA–After three years of yielding the spotlight to Oakesdale, the Pomeroy Lady Pirates Volleyball Team swept the WIAA 1B State Volleyball Tournament, defeating Southeast rival Oakesdale in a five-set championship match here Friday. The win snapped a four-year championship streak for the Lady Nighthawks, three of those at the expense of the Lady Pirates, in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The crown is the first championship for the Pomeroy Volleyball Program since the 2014-15 season. The Lady Pirates r... Full story
Pomeroy High School's Lady Pirates are making their sixth consecutive appearance at the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament in Yakima November 14-15 following a three-set, consolation-round win over Colton in Pomeroy Saturday. The Lady Pirates face Naselle in the opening round at 9:45 a.m.... Full story
POMEROY–The two fire trucks that Ray Bowman restored and now have returned to Garfield County were two Primary service rigs from the late 40s until the White International was retired in 1972 and then declared surplus and sold to Prescott. The City Pumper, a 1948 Kenworth, remained in service until 1989 when the City purchased a 1989 Ford Central Pumper. When the Kenworth was declared surplus, Swede Herres purchased it and had it for a short time when Bowman expressed an interest in it and bough... Full story
POMEROY– Preliminary budget estimates for 2020 were given to the council along with a list of items that will affect next year’s budget. City Clerk Shaun Martin reminded the council that the state takes over business licensing in 2020. She pointed out there will be no increases for medical and dental insurance and the LED lighting on Main Street should save the city $9.000.00 a year. Various city rates including water, sewer, golf and the pool will need to be reviewed by the mayor and council prior to adopting the budget. Two public hea... Full story
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Department of Health is reminding the public that Engrossed House Bill 1074 goes into effect on January 1, 2020, when it will become illegal to sell tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21. This reminder comes amid a state investigation into lung illness related to vaping–which has identified 12 cases to date–and a recent State Board of Health emergency rule banning the sale of flavored vapor products. “Tobacco and Vapor 21 will help protect the health of our young people,” said Secretary of Health John Wies... Full story
One of the most important traits of a good feedlot manager is the ability to assign blame. That is the reason they often employ consulting vets and nutritionists. It keeps them from having to fire regular employees. Unfortunately it also pits the vets against the nutritionist in their everlasting battle to decide whether a problem is “nutritional” or “medical”. The feedlot manager sat across the desk from his nutritionist of the month and his Vet de Jour. He spoke, “I’ve been looking at... Full story
We would like to send out our appreciation to everyone who voted in this year’s election. Unfortunately, at 58.29% the Hospital District’s Special Levy is 18 votes short of the necessary 60%. It is unlikely that enough votes will come in before the election is certified to change the result of the election. The failure of the levy will create a significant challenge for the Hospital District but one we are ready to take head on. Our focus for the rest of the year and into 2020 will be to offer quality healthcare to our community while wor... Full story
POMEROY–It seems the older I get the less appealing the whole birthday party with cake, ice cream and candles, party favors and games seem. It takes a lot of planning to get a date and time. These days, my two families find it a challenge to coordinate two separate birthday gatherings because our family has become so involved in work, sports, school and other activities. Tricky. Very tricky. Another thing that has changed with me is that getting gifts are not as big of a deal to me now as it o... Full story
POMEROY–The third annual free Community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by The Spinners organization is planned at Maple Hall on Thursday, November 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. The Pomeroy Spinners and the Shepherd Foundation have again joined forces to bring Thanksgiving to all who wish to come and partake. Over the past couple of years, as many as 100 people have enjoyed dining with friends and family at this memorable event of delicious food and comradery. This year, even more are expected to share in t... Full story
POMEROY–Recently the editor of Ageless Iron Almanac Dave Mowitz interviewed and taped local Jerry Wilsey on his “Deere Herd” and the Eastern Washington Agriculture Museum and Walla Walla resident Robert McKinney. Both gentlemen keep the spirit of the past alive and well with their maintained timeless farm equipment and combines. The interviews are in three segments and scheduled to air on RFD-TV this month. Segment No. 1 in November 15 at 7 p.m.; November 16 at 10:30 p.m. or November 17 at 7 p.m. Segment No. 2 airs November 22 at 7 p.m., Novem... Full story
Mary Kay Wommack December 27, 1936 – November 5, 2019 Mary Kay Wommack, 82, was called to join her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2019 as she passed away in her beloved home in the presence of members of her family. Mary Kay was born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Bert and Alfreda Richardson on December 27, 1936. She grew up in Pomeroy, Wash., and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1955. At Pomeroy High School she was an active member of the student-body and was a member of the school's C... Full story
Donna L. Anderson, 87, of Nampa and a former resident of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away at the home of her daughter, Debbie Bartlow on November 6, 2019. A Graveside Service will be held at the Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise, Idaho at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So., Nampa, Idaho, 83651. 208-442-8171.... Full story
POMEROY-The budget for 2020 was the focus of most of the discussion at the Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) Board meeting Monday night, November 4, 2019. With the outcome of the special levy approval or disapproval by voters yet to be determined, the co-CEO, Mat Slaybaugh reported the budget amounts set by the finance committee; however, only balance sheet totals were presented and discussed, prompting questions from board members public attendees. Slaybaugh stated that the budget for... Full story
POMEROY-At the first Garfield County Commissioners Meeting for November 4, 2019, most issues discussed centered around budgeting for 2020, including pay increases, and consideration of expenses for the new year. The The County Employees Group for 2020 Wages and Benefits agreement was approved by group representatives and the commissioners at the October 28, 2019 meeting, then signed November 4. Rachel Anderson, Director of Aging and Long-Term Care (ALTC), submitted 2020 budget information, a... Full story
OLYMPIA–Governor Jay Inslee recently appointed Michelle Liberty of Walla Walla, to the Walla Walla Community College Board of Trustees, replacing Darcey Fugman-Small whose term ended after eight years of dedicated service. A member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Liberty grew up in northeastern Oregon, attended Reed College, Linfield College, and Portland State University, before spending six years in Paris and London. After a stint working in marketing and a... Full story
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy and U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two departments to promote rural energy and the development of technologies that will support and advance rural and agricultural communities and domestic manufacturing. The signed MOU, which was required under section 6501 of the 2018 Farm Bill, will enhance collaboration and coordination between the Depar... Full story
Ten Years Ago November 18, 2009 The Pomeroy Pirate volleyball team ran into strong competition in the first two rounds of the State 2B tournament at the Yakima SunDome and was knocked out of the tourney in the first day. Pomeroy Booster Club will sponsor the annual Orange and Black basketball game to kick off the 2009-10 basketball season. Twenty-Five Years Ago November 16, 1994 Pomeroy Ministerial Association will again sponsor a Thanksgiving Day dinner at the Senior Center. All members of the community are invited. Dinners will be delivered t... Full story
Thursday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 40. Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Monday: A... Full story
POMEROY–The rate requested by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Department and Court Services was 2.3% not 2.8% as reported.... Full story
POMEROY–The Lady Pirates are state bound for a sixth year in a row. Pomeroy earned a berth in the WIAA State Volleyball Tournament, November 14 and 15, with a consolation-bracket win over rival Colton. The Lady Pirates had defeated St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse last week to advance to the District 9 Championship game, as had the Oakesdale Nighthawks, victors over Colton on Nov. 6. The Lady Pirates, ranked fourth in state by the WIAA's index, meet the Naselle Lady Comets, 10-7 overall and 4-4 in lea... Full story
POMEROY–Lady Pirate Maddy Dixon, a 6-0 senior middle blocker for the Pomeroy volleyball team, was selected as Player of the Year in the 1B Southeast District 9 coaches' poll. Dixon and four other league-champion Lady Pirate teammates were named to the All-League list. Other Lady Pirates named to All League were Heidi Heytvelt, a 5-5 senior setter/libero; Sydney Watko, a 5-8 senior outside hitter/middle blocker; Alyssa Wolf, a 5-4 senior libero/defensive specialist and Jaden Steele, a 5-8 s... Full story
LYLE, WASH.–After dishing out the licks for six games, the Pomeroy Pirates came up short with no answer to the Montoya and Montoya package of the 8-2 Lyle/Wishram Cougars last Thursday, November 7, as the hosts cruised to a lop-sided win, 64-14. Lyle/Wishram, as the Southeast B-8 champions, receives an automatic seed into the playoffs, and will host Tekoa-Rosalia Friday, November 15 in Lyle. During the season, L/W beat T-R 64-36. Efficiency was the name of Lyle/Wishram’s game versus the Pirates. Both teams rushed for 205 yards, and passing was... Full story