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SPOKANE VALLEY–Spokane County deputies and other law-enforcement personnel located and apprehended the missing 15-year-old Lewiston, Idaho, juvenile female, Lillian R. Dixon, and arrested alleged kidnapper Jonathan Wayne Bowles, 36, Tuesday evening. December 7, 2021. He was booked into the Spokane County Jail. Out of the incident in Spokane Valley, Bowles, a noncompliant registered sex offender, was charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, third-degree assault, possession o...
POMEROY– The Pomeroy City Council passed a levy certification, ordinance 924, 923; resolutions 2021-7 and 2021-8; and signed Keller Associates agreement at the meeting on December 7. The City approved a levy certification to increase the property tax by 1% in the amount of $187,743.47. This also includes new construction and state utilities numbers that are part of the levy. The Council also passed ordinance 924, which establishes the 2022 budget for the city. They also passed ordinance 923 a...
POMEROY–The City Council approved the 2022 budget during the December 7 meeting which includes a $4 monthly water and sewer rate increase, respectively. The Council approved the 2022 budget and $4 monthly rate increase for water and sewer. The resulting City revenue will be used to support necessary improvements to the water and sewer system. This action was taken after due consideration of the needs for Pomeroy, and a comparison of what other similar municipalities of similar size are using. For reference purposes, the accompanying table r...
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY– The Garfield County Hospital District board welcomed two new commissioners at their meeting on December 6. Erica Stallcop and Sherry Ledgerwood were sworn into office, swearing an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the laws of Washington State, and to faithfully and impartially carry out their duties. A farewell party was held at the end of the meeting for retiring commissioners Cindy Wolf and Chris Herres. The final l...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners announced that they have been awarded a Federal Public Works grant at their meeting on December 7. The grant is for $3,800,000 with no match required from the Port, and will be used for the Northeast Garfield County fiber project. The contract will begin after the first of the year, and the project is anticipated to last into 2023. The Pataha fiber project design contract with Zero DB has been signed and the work is beginning. There will be m...
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee, issued this statement Monday, December 13, following a press conference in which Gov. Jay Inslee rolled out his climate proposals for the 2022 legislative session: "In his opening remarks, the governor spoke of the dangers of climate change and his concerns about smoke in the Methow Valley because of wildfires, flooding on the Nooksack River that displaced families, destruction of hundreds of t...
I was reading the paper to the cat last week. She tries to keep up on current events, particularly stories about politics and alien landings. We got to a story where a few obscure animal rights groups have called for the nation’s 66 million pet cats to be kept indoors for life. “Why?” asked Miss Kitty. “Well,” I answered, “This says that free roaming cats kill from 8 million to 217 million birds a year in Wisconsin alone.” “My, I had no idea there were that many birds in Wisconsin.” “Ye...
Senator Murray: “Our live entertainment venues are often the heart and soul of our local communities—this is about saving jobs as well as arts and culture. I’m going to keep pushing in the Senate to make sure we are doing everything possible to support small businesses in Washington state.” WASHINGTON D.C.–U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has joined the Save Our Stages Extension Act, which would extend the timeline for using Small Business Administration (SBA) Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, created by the bipartisan Save Our Stages Ac...
POMEROY– The Pomeroy Church of the Nazarene hosted the Eighth Annual Community Christmas Program on December 12. The program was themed 'Christmas Together' and featured a children's choir, several skits about the meaning of Christmas, a play of the Christmas story, and music from many talented singers and musicians. The program also featured an impromptu kazoo band who played audience requests, directed by program emcee Chris Field. Parked cars filled Columbia and 9th Street as the community t...
DAYTON–New wolf activity in Columbia County is being reported between the Touchet and Tucannon packs to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), finding one, and a probable second depredated calf in that area as recent as November 1, 2021. It has been reported by local beef producers of calf injury and death due to wolf attack in late summer August 25, September 13, October 16 and again on November 1, 2021. Since, WDFW, mortally wounded a male wolf in Columbia County on N...
POMEROY– The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed an Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement with the Washington State Military Department at their meeting on December 13. The grant of $28, 015 will be used for equipment and to help pay wages in the Emergency Management department. The board also signed a staffing and cost reimbursement agreement with Pac Soleil, LLC for the proposed Appaloosa Solar Project, which is still in application stage. The agreement states t...
POMEROY–The annual Senior Citizens Baked Food and Candy Sale fundraiser is scheduled at the Senior Center on Monday, December 20 at 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Each year, the Senior Center holds an annual candy sale fundraiser in time for the Christmas season. This year, baked foods have been added to the array of goodies available for gifts, sharing or a taste treat for yourself. Those who wish to donate their candy or baked specialties may drop the item(s) by the Senior Center by Sunday, December 19 between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. So, mark your calendar for the A...
Ten years ago December 14, 2011 Pataha Flour Mill will hold its annual “Christmas with the Sheriff (Retired)” program Saturday Dec. 17. Former Sheriff Larry Bowles will sing favorite Christmas songs, accompanied by his mother Juyne Bowles on the mill’s organ and other members of the family. For the second consecutive year, Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce’s entry in Clarkston’s Lighted Christmas Parade won top placing in the “True Christmas Spirit” category. Maria Meyers was named Pomeroy High...
Charles D. Woody December 25, 1932–November 18, 2021 Our dad, Charles D. Woody, 88, passed peacefully from this world Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation Center in Clarkston with two daughters and a granddaughter by his side. He died of congestive heart failure. Dad was born to Ralph O. and Hedvig C. (Pearson) Woody on Dec. 25, 1932, in Pomeroy. He married Betty L. Bacon on July 14, 1967. The two divorced in 1973. They had three daughters– Kimberly Fricke (Kevin), of...
POMEROY––The Pirates are 2-1 after losing to Asotin then beating Gar-Pal in their gym for the first time since 2017, then soundly defeating SJEL at home Saturday. Pomeroy plays Yakama Tribal School Dec. 18 and Liberty Christian Dec. 20 before closing the December schedule Dec. 22 at Colton. Pirate defense held SJEL to 38-14 at half, the "D" leading to easy transitions baskets, said Head Coach Chris Wolf. The game with SJEL "will go a long way towards determining where we stand in the league thi...
POMEROY––The Lady Bucs clobbered SJEL 65-30 Saturday after a hard 40-26 loss to Gar-Pal Friday. Yakama Nation is their next opponent Dec. 18 at home, then Liberty Christian on Dec. 20 and Colton on Dec. 22, both away. "We showed up to play tonight," said Head Coach Tai Bye of the SJEL win. "It was a hard loss emotionally last night, which always makes it tough to turn around and play but my girls stepped on the court expecting to win tonight." Keely Maves led with 40 points, nine rebounds and...
SPANGLE–Pirate wrestler Will Winona finished first in the 220 lb. division in P.H.S.'s season opener at the Brice Williams Invitational here Dec. 11. Pomeroy will host the Christmas Tournament on December 30. Winona pinned E. Shelton of Chewelah and R. Piat of Hanford to take first. "The guys looked tough for their first competition of the season with four out of five guys placing in the top four in their brackets," said Coach Ben Slaybaugh. Senior Will Winona had an especially good showing n...
Kindergarten Mrs. Lovgren Dear Santa, I want a toy robot with a jet pack. And a bike. I like the reindeer they are so fluffy. Love, Jayson Dear Santa, I want a baby doll with baby food and a bottle for Christmas. The reindeer kiss me on the shoe all the time. Love, Riley Dear Santa, I want a watch for Christmas and to watch video games on it. Mrs. Claus is so nice. Love, Katherine Dear Santa, I want a toy PJ Masks. Santa, Mrs. Claus is so nice. I love the reindeer. I like the elves. Love, Jace D...
Third Grade Katie Landkammer I strongly believe that the perfect gift is a pet sloth. This would be the perfect gift for my big sister. One reason I think a pet sloth is the perfect gift is because she has a lot of sloth stuff in her room. She has a sloth blanket, stuffed animal, and a sloth pot hanging from her ceiling. Another reason is that she loves sloths. So, she needs to have a pet sloth. That is why I believe that the perfect gift for my big sister is a pet sloth. By Alexis Lindgren I...