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To the editor, Today I am primarily addressing farmers/ranchers in Garfield County. I want to point out some of the agriculture programs parts of the Project 2025 which is the GOP policy "bible" if Trump is elected. One of these parts, for example, (All info in quotes provide by DTN/The Progressive Farmer "Project) "Project 2025 calls on Congress to ban farmers from receiving ARC and PLC payments the same year they also receive crop insurance indemnities. In addition, with fewer subsidies to...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a six month moratorium on acceptances of Conditional Use Permits (CUP), opened bids, and discussed the law enforcement contract between the City of Pomeroy and Garfield County at their meeting on August 5. The commissioners passed Resolution 2024-16, enacting a six-month moratorium on accepting CUPs regarding alternative energy projects, as well as Resolution 2024-17, a six-month moratorium on telecommunication facilities. These mo...
August 6, 2024 Primary Last updated on 08/06/2024 8:06 PM Number of Precincts 11 Number of Registered Voters 1,640 Total Ballots Counted 661 Estimated Ballots Left to Count 63 Next Ballot Count On 08/09/2024 3:00 PM Last Tabulated 08/06/2024 8:06 PM Voter Turnout 40.3% Certification Date 08/20/2024 Export Results CSV · XML Federal United States U.S. Senator *Multi-county race. Results include only Garfield County. Candidate Vote Vote % Mel Ram (Prefers Republican Party) 77 12.48% Dr Raul...
POMEROY–A fire that began on the South Deadman has burned multiple structures, including two residences. A rough estimate has placed the acreage burned between 2,000 and 14,500, according to the Incident Management Team's public information. An infra-red flight is currently underway that will narrow down the estimated burn area. Addresses and names of the homeowners who were affected by the fire have not yet been released. First reported around 12:30 on Monday, July 29, on South Deadman Road, t...
POMEROY–It is our pleasure and honor to feature Kayleen Bye, R.N., a dedicated longstanding employee of Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) for 44 years. Kayleen was born in the Garfield County Memorial Hospital to Wilbur and Barbara Gingerich and was raised on a farm with five siblings, all of whom were born at our hospital. She always knew she wanted a career in healthcare, even from a young age. "I decided I wanted to be a nurse in 6th grade after reading the Cherry Ames Book Series," w...
Ten Years Ago August 6, 2014 A long-time director and performer with Lewiston Civic Theater wants to stage productions in Pomeroy that will draw audiences to the city to enjoy "destination events." Stephanie Hennigan, a Pomeroy resident for the past 3 years, began her performing career with LCT when she was age 6. On Aug. 28, 29 and 30 she will produce and direct "Hometown Heroes", a musical variety show at the Seeley Theatre in Pomeroy. Twenty-Five Years Ago August 4, 1999 In the first...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) offer a free sports physical clinic for local students at the Pomeroy Medical Clinic on August 8 and 15. Parents are urged to schedule their student athlete for their free sports physical on either available Thursdays between 2-6 p.m. "These are by appointment only," said GCHD spokesperson. "No late registrants will be accepted. All sports physicals are free to students from Pomeroy Schools. Please bring the completed physical form with y...
POMEROY–Fire fighters and neighbors teamed up to save the Hiller Family homestead's structures Saturday, July 27, 2024. The fire cause is undetermined, three structures were threatened of which only one received fire damage. The Hiller LLC property fire began in the Dutch Flat area down in the canyon where the homestead property is situated. The early Saturday afternoon fire rapidly headed up the canyon to the out ground above, and wheat fields beyond. "Fire remains underdetermined and three g...
By Charlotte Baker PALOUSE–The Pomeroy Pirate swim team competed against St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna (SELW), and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) last Thursday July 25 for the last meet before County meet in Palouse August 4. The Pirates took second place overall with a score of 179, GPOP came in third with 138, and SELW topped the points with 227. The following are the top four placers in this competition. Girls 12U 100 Yd FS-SELW Waddell, Jersie 1:20.78; POM Horal, Myka 1...
POMEROY–A public hearing regarding QCells' conditional use permit (CUP) application for the Appaloosa Solar Project was held in the elevated seating area at Pomeroy Jr/Sr High School on June 24. The hearings examiner, Andrew Kottkamp of Kottkamp, Yedinak & Esworthy P.L.L.C., out of Wenatchee, heard testimony regarding the project's compliance or otherwise to the Garfield County comprehensive plan as well as evaluate what he called the "voluminous materials" provided in writing. Project details,...
Deadman fire, dubbed the "Dan Fire" GARFIELD COUNTY–A pasture fire was reported at 134 S. Deadman Road about 10 miles from Pomeroy on July 29 at 12:30 p.m. Area County fire districts were asked to assist. Garfield County, Columbia County, Walla Walla County Fire Districts and was air support to fight this grassland fire to prevent spread. Afternoon wind picked up and so did increase blaze movement. Two hours into the burn, the fire was reported as covering both sides of Deadman. Air tankers w...
POMEROY–Mat Slaybaugh will serve as the Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) CEO following the resignation of Co-Chief Executive Officer Jayd Keener, the GCHD announced this week. The leadership change will be effective August 1, 2024. Keener resigns the position after five years of dedicated service as Co-CEO, the news release indicated. She made the challenging decision to leave the executive position, but will remain as Director of Nursing Services. The GCHD Board of Commissioners appoint...
POMEROY––Ben Dixon and his wife Ashley are the sixth generation of Dixons in Garfield County and the fifth on Dixon Ranches in the north part of Garfield County, continuing a long and storied legacy of forbears who sailed the Atlantic Ocean from England and then crossed the fledgling United States in a train of covered wagons. Their children, Harper, Jace and Samuel, mark the seventh generation of Dixons in Garfield County. They run cattle, mostly Angus with some Hereford and Charolais blo...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed an announcement from Pacific Power, discussed county issues with Representative Joe Schmick and opened fuel bids at their meeting on July 8. Pacific Power announced June 1 that they will be taking precautions during the fire season to help mitigate danger by cutting power during times of high winds or heat. Commissioner Justin Dixon stated that if a county resident experiences a power outage, protection from fire may...
By Bob Cox POMEROY––We have lost too many good people lately in Garfield County to sickness and illness – people who devoted their lives to Garfield County. Working on Main Street for 20 years, I saw the hard-working people that kept Pomeroy alive and well. All were volunteers who helped make Pomeroy a better town to live in and who honored those who gave back to our community. Whether it was the Chamber or Pomeroy Partners or SWEDA, they all worked for the good of our special place to live....
Ten Years Ago July 23, 2014 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild's kids' art classes have been a popular summer attraction for the past month. Guild president Mary Flerchinger and Brenda King led the group through three projects last week at the gallery on Main Street. The young artists made crayon and tempera scratchboards, string paintings, and decorated placemats. Twenty-Five Years Ago July 21, 1999 The board of directors of Pomeroy School District has appointed high school Principal Jim Kowalkowski...
GARFIELD and COLUMBIA COUNTIES–Ballots are scheduled to be mailed on July 19 for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election. County election officials advise voters, when the ballot is received and the voter is ready to vote, that the instructions be carefully followed. If you are unsure of the signature on your registration record, call the Elections Office in your county. If you are out of town during the election period, Garfield County residents should call 509-843-1411 and Columbia County r...
POMEROY-The Alvin Landkammer Firework Show blasted through the sky above the Garfield County Fairgrounds on the night of July 5. This year the show was dedicated to the memory of Angie Roosevelt-Lytle, a long-time supporter of the firework show and sales. Approximately a week before the Fourth of July, the spangled booth went up in the parking lot of the Pirate Pit Stop on Main Street. The fireworks sales proceeds go toward next year's Alvin Landkammer Memorial Scholarship. The 2024 winners of...
POMEROY–The City Park was the site of the first annual Independence Day Celebration at the Park and community picnic on July 4. The program included the invocation by Westelle Scoggin, singing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Gail Hill of Starbuck and readings of the Declaration of Independence by Derek Shawley and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Jerry Bartlow. The picnic featured free hot dogs, a truckload of watermelon, bottles of water, and ice cream bars. The celebration activities i...
POMEROY–Garfield County summer burn ban is in effect midnight, July 6 through September 30, 2024. The threat of wildfire is heightened now that temperatures are high and the dry days of summer prevail which present a serious safety threat to public safety, private property, and wildlife habitat. Every person must take precautions to avoid sparking a wildfire and minimize the large expenditures of public resources to fight them. What is allowed during this season are any type of outdoor s...
Bob Ferguson I have spent my entire career in public service fighting to advance the cause of justice and improve the lives of Washingtonians. I am running for Governor to improve public safety, lower skyrocketing housing and grocery costs, and protect our essential freedoms. I want to change the culture of our state government to center the interests of the people of our state. That is why I reject contributions from corporations and large corporate PACs. I've worked on both sides of the...
Mary Dye Representative Mary Dye, who was appointed in 2015, serves the 9th Legislative District of Washington State and is the ranking member of the House Environment and Energy Committee. She and her husband, Roger, own and manage a third-generation wheat farm in Garfield County. Mary has a Bachelor of Science in plant science and crop management and has been active in the farm's day-to-day operations for 37 years. Since taking office, Mary has worked to create better opportunities for the...
Ten Years Ago July 16, 2014 One of the most historically significant buildings in Pomeroy that is also a vital hub for Garfield County's older generation requires renovations to the roof to keep it from serious deterioration. The Senior Center Building is said to be the oldest brick building in Pomeroy and was built in 1888. Formerly known as the Black Building, it is two stories and, in its early days, occupied by second-floor offices of doctors, dentists and lawyers. Twenty-Five Years Ago July...
Roger Dye Pataha Precinct POC Roger Dye, a third-generation wheat producer, has farmed in Garfield County since taking over the farming operation of his Grandfather in 1978. He is a Coug Allum in Ag Business and has deep ties to the community he serves. Roger has been elected Precinct Committee Officer and served as State Committeeman from Garfield County on the Washington State Republican Party since 1992 when Winnie Kucklick appointed him. He served on the WSRP executive board from 2000-2004....
MOSES LAKE–The State 4-H Livestock Judging hosted 15 counties, including Garfield and Columbia County was held June 29 at Grant County Fairgrounds. Local team members placed well as a team and individually. In the Junior division, team members Aubree Ledgerwood, Hadley Hames, Kendyl Tetrick, and Ellie Hall placed in goats, and Aubree Ledgerwood received first individual; in sheep, the team placed first, and Kendyl Tetrick first place, Aubree Ledgerwood third, and Ellie Hall fifth. In the beef di...