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POMEROY–Founder of "Ruck for the Fallen," First Sergeant Mitch Kriebel, passed through here on part of a week-long, 150-mile walk-or ruck, in military terms-from Lewiston to Benton City, Wash., Tuesday, January 19. This ruck is to raise funds for families of first-responders, active military members or veterans who were killed in the line of duty, or those who are experiencing physical, mental or emotional difficulties caused by the risks they face daily. "Ruck for the Fallen," is an o...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) heard anticipated placement of fiber optic at the fairgrounds, approved Resolutions 2021-40 and 2021-03, elected board assignments, and held the Garfield Health District meeting at its January 25 meeting. Public Works anticipates a trench for fiber optic will be dug from the light pole at the edge west of the bleachers to the along the fence where it will come out by the Dick Brown Building, run underground to that to the sheep barn then go i...
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9, Pomeroy, ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee, released this statement following the committee passage of House Bill 1091 by House Democrats last Thursday. The measure would enact a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), and authorize the state Department of Ecology to create a clean fuels program, which could eventually increase the cost of gasoline by 57 cents per gallon and diesel by 63 cents per gallon. "It is incredibly disappointing and u...
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District announces vaccination will be available by appointment only at the Dick Brown Building at the Fairgrounds every Friday beginning January 29, 2021. Vaccine supply is limited, so to meet the communities need, call the Health District at (509) 843-3412 to be put on a list; a scheduler will call you to get scheduled for your shot when you are eligible; and due to required screening before and monitoring after, plan to be there for around an h...
“Loved. You can’t use it in the past tense. Death does not stop that love at all.” – Ken Kesey... Full story
OLYMPIA–Pandemic restrictions are preventing Washington's citizens from setting foot inside the state Capitol during this year's legislative session, but they aren't stopping people from voicing their opinion on bills before the Legislature. A good case in point is Senate Bill 5114, a bipartisan proposal that I'm proud to co-sponsor. Right now, no county in Washington has made it past Phase 1 of Gov. Jay Inslee's latest COVID-19 recovery plan, announced Jan. 11. This bill would move all of W...
If Herefords were black and Angus were red would breeders of Herefords breed Angus instead? I mean, would the people who bred Herefords first be now breeding Angus if things were reversed. Or would they be loyal to red, white and true To color of cowlick be always true blue? If such were the case would they dis all the blacks, Tell jokes about prolapse, compare them to Yaks More suited for saddle or wearin’ a yoke Than stubbornly breeding until they go broke. And those of the Aberdeen Angus c...
Despite the budget being balanced, billions in reserve, and projected revenue growth of 7.2% the Governor is yet again proposing an income tax on capital gains in his new budget. Here are the details on his proposed 9% capital gains income tax. The Governor, however, claims that this type of tax isn’t an income tax. What does he know that the IRS and every other state across the country doesn’t? IRS: “You ask whether tax on capital gains is considered an excise tax or an income tax? It is an income tax. More specifically, capital gains are trea...
By Larry Bunch POMEROY–After a blustery second Camas Prairie shoot January 16–17, Pomeroy Gun Club competed in the third of the 10-week competition on January 23 and 24 with more moderate conditions. The Junior Shooters shot on Saturday morning for the third Camas Prairie event. In the 12-year-old and under Division Peyton Cannon and Braxton McKeirnan led the young shooters with an 18 and a 16 in singles. McKeirnan had the top Handicap score with an 18 and Byron Collier and Peyton Cannon had 16s. Sub Juniors were led by the 21 of Brodie Mag...
POMEROY–It’s terrifying being my age right now because the country we will soon be working in and governing is very divided and horrifying. Do I completely understand everything that is happening? No, not necessarily. I do know that a lot of what is going on is not what was intended for the United States. I never thought that having an opinion could get you hurt or harshly judged. I know a lot of people my age who are irritated at the decisions adults have made and the results of those decisions...
Big bucks on security OLYMPIA–Taxpayers will pick up the $1.5 million tab for the 10-day heavy Washington State Patrol/National Guard presence surrounding the Capitol prior–during–after inaugural week. Submitted by Sen. Mark Schoesler Fences prohibit access to hearings OLYMPIA–This week, a large number of people signed into the hearing for SB 5114, the straight-to-Phase-2 bill, but the fences around the capitol meant people were unable to rally at the “people’s house” or even testify in person. Submitted by Sen. Mark Schoesler $339 million...
Ten Years Ago January 26, 2011 Pomeroy Community Center received a $5,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation for the restoration and preservation of the Seeley Theatre and Opera House and will be used to fund a portion of the roof installation. Voters in Pomeroy School District will be asked to approve a $661,076, one-year replacement maintenance and operations levy in the February election. Twenty-Five Years Ago January 31, 1996 The newly formed Pomeroy High School Drama Club will present two one-act plays, “Roomers” and “It’s Cold in The...
POMEROY–COVID-19 vaccine center set at the Dick Brown Community Building, Garfield County Commissioners approved increase in fairground RV rental space and fair ticket costs for 2021, the creation of Fair Board by-laws in the works, and Shepherd Foundation approved a $10,000 grant, the Garfield County Fair Board heard recently. Garfield County Health District (GCHD) will be using the Dick Brown Community Building beginning January 29 on Fridays and Saturdays through the month of February to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Set-up will be on F...
Editor’s Note: Due to space constraints, this annual look back at the year just completed will be made in installments over the next several weeks. –Charlotte Baker AUGUST 6). New cemetery memorial dedicated to those who didn’t make it home just prior to Memorial Day in mid-May and dedicated to Garfield County military or related support personnel who served our country. School plans for in-person classes, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has issued official guidance for reopening Washington Schools for the 2020-202...
Roger W. Koller June 9, 1951–December 24, 2020 Roger William Koller, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Whitman County Hospital in Colfax, from pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends up until his passing. Roger was born June 9, 1951, to Edwin and Doris Shelton Koller, in Pomeroy. He grew up on a farm 20 miles outside of Pomeroy, on the edge of the Snake River Bluffs. Roger attended grade school and high school in Pomeroy, where he was active in 4-H, F...
OLYMPIA–A pandemic can't stop the state FFA officers from making their annual visit to this former state FFA officer. I'm proud to see three of the six hail from our 9th District! From left: Secretary Gunnar Aune, Colfax; Treasurer Alissa Whitaker, Moses Lake; Reporter Haley Gilman, Eastmont; President Cole Baerlocher, Colfax; Vice President Lauren Stubbs, LaCrosse; Sentinel Tysen White, Finley....
By Loyal Baker POMEROY–The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recently rolled out a tentative sports season calendar, designating three shortened, seven-week seasons between February 1 and June 13. "Season 1" would begin February 1 for a six-week season plus one week for championships, and would include cross country, football, slow-pitch softball, soccer (girls, 1B/2B boys), swim & dive (girls), and volleyball. Golf and tennis alternate seasons may be offered. Season 2 i...