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Ten years ago March 28, 2012 According to Melody Hirsch of Garfield County Sheriff’s office, residents in Washington and other states have reported receiving calls from someone requesting money for 9-1-1 services. The caller claims that residents must pay a fee to register their homes in a 9-1-1 database so first responders can locate the home in an emergency. The caller also requests names and medical information from the residents. This is a scam, Melody said. 9-1-1 services are funded through dedicated 9-1-1 excise taxes on telephone b...
Margaret A. Killingsworth October 13, 1927–February 24, 2022 Margaret A. Killingsworth died at the Transitional Care of Cascadia at Lewiston on February 24, 2022. Margaret was born to George and Lois Van Brocklin on October 13 1927 at Leavenworth, Wash. She graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1945 and then attended Washington State College in Pullman. There she met the brother of one of her roommate's hometown friends, John Killingsworth. They were married on June 28, 1947 at her g...
By Sen. Mark Schoesler OLYMPIA–The February state revenue forecast adopted today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reveals that state government now has a $15 billion revenue surplus – proof that some of that extra money should be returned to Washingtonians in the form of tax relief, said 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler. “For over a year now, our state’s revenue projections have improved with each revenue forecast, and today’s forecast reveals that we have a record-setting revenue surplus of $15 billion,...
WALLA WALLA–Eleven members of the Pomeroy Gun Club participated in all or some of the annual Camas Prairie Shoot at Walla Walla Gun Club over the weekend of March 17–20. It was decent, but slightly breezy, March conditions prevailed most of the event. Thursday’s shoot, 100 Handicap targets were offered for those who set up camp in their RVs the day before the beginning of the Championship events. Wayne Tetrick started the weekend with a 94 which tied him for Champion runner-up with two other shooters, but Wayne did not hang around for the s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 22-04, funding for the hospital electrical upgrade; renewal of medical privileges, and Resolutions 22-02 and 22-03 at the meeting on March 7. The resolution approves funding for upgrading the electrical system at the Garfield County Memorial Hospital which has a total expected cost of $1,400,000. The project will be funded by a grant from the Unites States Department of Agriculture for $1,000,000, $250,000 f...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) signed Emergency Management Grant Agreement E19-181; approved Resolution 2022-09 and accepted a signed lease with Pacificorp at the meeting on March 14. The Emergency Management Grant Agreement E19-181 agreement is with the Washington State Military Department and extends an existing project deadline for the Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Plan from March of 2022 to March of 2023. The extension is to allow time for the plan to b...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fire District No. 1 board of commissioners discussed replacing the radio repeater at Dodge at their meeting on March 8. There is no estimate yet for the cost of it, and the repeater is planned to be placed in the same building as is being used now. Fire Chief James Cleveland announced the new engine has more rust than was expected, although still functionally sound. The crew is running training exercises with it. The brush truck is in the designing process. The b...
POMEROY––Broomstick Pool, a perennial St. Patty’s Day tradition here, comes back to Pomeroy this weekend. The public is invited by the event’s sponsors, Pomeroy Spinners, to come by Maple Hall Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, March 18 and 19, to partake of some of the Spinners’ trademarked good food and enjoy the festivities as Broomstick Pool teams vie for the title, says Tanner Cranor, Spinners president. Doors will open Friday around 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. “Come down for a meal, socialize, see people you haven’t see...
POMEROY–The Palouse Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) has scheduled a public meeting to participate in the Palouse’s Regionally Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan 2022 (CPT-HSTP) which will be held at the Senior Center here on March 24 at 1:30 p.m. The CPT-HSTP 2022 Plan helps fund public transportation services every four years, which also includes two years updates to reflect if the services are meeting the expected public needs. This meeting is intended to gather the community needs for Public T...
DAYTON–After the East Washingtonian's press deadline last week, executives with Columbia Pulp I, LLC responded to several questions regarding the matter of the default judgment handed to the company last December in Columbia County Superior Court. Questions concerning the circumstances that lead or contributed to the two contractors not receiving payment, and why Columbia Pulp I, LLC (CPI) did not appear or have an attorney appear in answer to the lawsuit were not responded to by Interim CEO Ter...
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” – Stella Adler... Full story
It’s March, and that means it’s time to talk about an ongoing problem in our society. Leprechauns. Wearing green makes one invisible to the little jerks, so be sure to avoid getting pinched this St. Patrick’s Day by covering yourself in it. While you’re at it, you should probably wear your lucky socks, sit in that special chair and eat those certain snacks that help ensure your team will win. It’s a little silly what kind of things some people will place their hope in isn’t it? Personally, as a Type 1 diabetic, I spend a lot of time thinki...
Daniel Moffett Williams June 19, 1925–March 9, 2022 For ninety-six years, Daniel Moffett (Dan) Williams called Pomeroy, Wash., home. Born to Winfrey and Mary Howard Williams on June 19, 1925, Dan spent his life growing wheat, barley and bluegrass, as well as maintaining a small herd of Hereford/Angus cattle (or as Dan called them, red cows and black cows) on the Williams Brothers Farm. He graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1943 and went on to study at Washington State College for two years w...
Phillip James McKeirnan October 1, 1950–March 1, 2022 Phillip James McKeirnan, 71, longtime Pullman, Wash., resident passed away March 1, 2022 at his home. Phil was born October 1, 1950 in Pomeroy, Wash., to Robert and Marian (Robertson) McKeirnan. He grew up in Pomeroy, Asotin and Colfax until the family moved to Pullman while Phil was in the sixth grade. He graduated from Pullman High School and received his Associate degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Phil met Gloria Lobe in 1970 a...
Correction In last week’s story about Columbia Pulp I, LLC, we erroneously indicated that “Pacific Civil filed a cross claim.” It should have read “Power City filed a cross claim.” We regret the error....
Ten years ago March 21, 2012 Thanks to the generosity and consideration of a Pomeroy High School student, patients at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Spokane will have a little bit of comfort. PHS freshman Savannah Ruark will donate her collection of 180 Beanie Babies to the hospital. The 15-year-old had the idea to donate her stuffed animals after a classmate received treatment there. A two-year project at Holy Rosary Catholic Church culminated last week with the installation of five glass panels representing the Catholic Church’s F...
POMEROY–In the tenth Camas Prairie Competition shoot, several members of the Pomeroy Gun Club made their best scores of the season, some ranked as perfect. The Pomeroy Gun Club members enjoyed some nicer weather for the tenth and final week of the Camas Prairie competition and posted some good scores even though it was breezy at times. During the Saturday 12-year-old and under 16-yard event, Carmen Fruh posted her best score of the year and the best score in that division with an 18X25 in the 16–yard event. Magnus Edwards topped the you...
DAYTON–Columbia Pulp I, LLC, which announced February 11 that operations at its innovative straw-pulp plant near Lyons Ferry would go "idle" on February 18, was handed a $758,849 default judgment in Columbia County Superior Court on December 16, 2021. The company also leases property from the Port of Garfield. According to court records, construction contractor DKB, Inc. of Pasco, and electrical contractor Power City Electric, Inc. of Spokane, filed a lawsuit in December, 2020, seeking a lien fo...
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein... Full story
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved Resolution 2022-08 for equipment rental rates, and surplus Garfield County Transportation Authority items at the meeting March 7. The BOCC approved Resolution 2022-08 which set the rates, generated by County Engineer Grant Morgan, which are based on the life cycle of the specific piece of equipment, the replacement cost, and cost of operation, including fuel. The rates are retroactive to January of 2022 and will continue as s...
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce two Employees of the Month for December, Larry Smith and Kurt Miller. This week will feature Maintenance Assistant Kurt Miller, who was nominated by his co-workers for being a valued employee. His peers were quoted saying, "He is a great asset to Garfield County Hospital District." Kurt was born in Idaho Falls and was raised in various cities throughout Idaho including Salmon, Sandpoint, and Coeur d'Alene due to his father's e...
By Larry Bunch Special to East Washingtonian PATAHA–The Pomeroy Gun Club achieved good scores for week nine of the Camas Prairie Competition (CPTA) shoot over last weekend, March 5–6. The 2022 Camas Prairie Competition ninth week was blessed with beautiful March weather for Pomeroy Gun Club members, but the good conditions did not translate into perfect scores on either day. During Saturday’s shoot, youngsters 12 years old and under were led in the 16-yard completion by the 16X25 from Carter Barron. Magnus Edwards posted a score of 14. In Ha...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) presents “Faking the Famous Painting and Fabric” at a Carol Wildman sponsored reception Thursday, March 10 at 5 p.m. The BMAG will feature adult artist John Zillich and Junior art from Maureen Scoggin’s third, fourth and fifth grade students at the March and April art show in March and April. An open house reception sponsored by Carol Wildman will be offered to the public on March 10. Come and partake in the conversation, lovely eats and a variety of art throughout the gallery....