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POMEROY-The Garfield County Planning Commission addressed conflict-of-interest allegations and discussed changes made to the revised alternative energy code at their meeting on Jan. 8. Commission chairwoman Wendi Watson, responding to allegations of conflict of interest, said she wants to be transparent and stated that she has family members who have signed leases with wind energy companies. She also stated that she has no personal profit arising from the proposed wind turbine projects. Changes...
Another familiar Pomeroy institution that has been missing and it back is the superb announcing talents of Voice of the Pirates John Gates. He returned to the microphone during Pomeroy's hoops contests last weekend, much to the delight of the Pirate faithful. -EW photo by Naomi Scoggin...
POMEROY-The City of Pomeroy has been issued a violation by the Environmental Protection Agency for failure to complete the Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) according to the minutes of their Jan. 7 meeting. The LSLI deadline was October 16, 2024. The City is required to issue a public notification informing Pomeroy citizens of the violation every quarter until the inventory is submitted. Staff have been working on the LSLI over several months and Crew Superintendent Mike Lockard "has not found...
The Pomeroy High School Gym reverberated with the raucous sounds of the PHS Pep Band, which entertained the basketball fans with tunes during breaks, halftime and warm-up periods. Band instructor Joshua Murray directs the Pep Band, which is a welcome addition to Pirate basketball. -EW photo by Naomi Scoggin...
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024-25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies and domestic use, unchanged exports, and marginally higher ending stocks. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 130 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Feed and residual use is unchanged at 120 million bushels but there are offsetting by-class changes based on the NASS Grain Stocks report. Seed use is increased 2 million bushels to 64 million, based on the NASS Winter Wheat and...
WALLA WALLA–Core grants are now open for consideration. The deadline for Letters of Interest is February 5, 2025. Sherwood Trust competitive grants are made to qualified nonprofit and governmental agencies operating in Walla Walla and Columbia counties in Washington and Milton-Freewater, Ore. Sherwood Trust seeks to make grants to qualified nonprofit and community initiatives that support our vision and values and are an organization’s most pressing priority. Sherwood Trust’s competitive Core grants include three steps: a Letter of Inter...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy chapter of the FFA Alumni held its annual New Year's Eve dinner and auction at Spinners Hall December 31. The auction was well attended and included both live and silent sections. Auction items were donated to the chapter and included handmade quilts, food and beverage baskets, firearms, agricultural services, and more. The buffet dinner consisted of steak and potatoes, with cheesecake and cookies for dessert. Members of Pomeroy's chapter of the National FFA Organization...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a change of fax supplier and approved the 2025 wage schedule at their meeting on Jan. 6, the first of the new year. The Commissioners approved changing the supplier of faxing services to West Fax, who will provide seven HIPPA-compliant lines for a monthly bill of $99.65. The county is currently paying $108 monthly for six lines. The lines will maintain their current numbers. Commissioner Jim Nelson questioned the necessity for...
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) released the following statement after he was sworn in to serve his first term representing the Fifthth District of Washington State in the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 2025. "I'm excited to get to work securing our border, reducing inflation, and fighting everyday for the people of Eastern Washington." Baumgartner was pleased with the recent passage of the Laken Riley Act on January 7. "Securing our border is one of t...
DAYTON–There's an interesting video available online that includes numerous mentions of Our Fair City in connection with one of its most famous inhabitants, Frank Finkel. Finkel, as has been described in past editions of the Dayton Chronicle, in 1923 and 2020 and inbetween, was said to be the only survivor of Custer's Last Stand. Frank Smith Finkel died August 28, 1930, at the age of 76 and is buried in the Dayton City Cemetery. The documentary was made in 2011 and is made for the type of t...
WASHINGTON D.C.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications online through an e-application. Administered through USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), the USDA...
WASHINGTON D.C.–Happy New Year! Your new United States Representative Michael Baumgartner, Spokane, R-WA, has taken the official oath of office to become Washington’s 5th Congressional District spokesperson for the Eastern Washington region. He was elected to the position previously held by Cathy McMorris Rodgers and is now entrusted with representing the interests of the following counties: Spokane, Ferry, Stevens, Rend Oreille, Lincoln, Whitman, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, and parts of Adams, and Franklin. “I’m excited to get to...
Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste said “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to everyone who has been impacted by the recent events in both New Orleans and Las Vegas.” The heartless taking of innocent life, the causing of significant injuries, and the use of explosive violence have no place in our society. The Washington State Patrol appreciates the good work being done by local, state, and federal law enforcement in responding to and investigating both of these cases. We are especially appreciative of the two New Orleans Police Off...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) appointed two members to county boards, passed the 2025 budget, and approved inter-fund transfers at their meeting on Dec. 23. The BOCC appointed Dave Taylor to the county Planning Commission. Taylor will fill a vacancy left by Pat McGreevy’s resignation. “Dave has been attending planning commission meetings as a liaison, so he’ll be able to jump right in,” Commissioner Justin Dixon stated. The board also appointed Justin Warren to...
POMEROY–The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club offers free Christmas tree pick-up January 5 at 2 p.m. The Blue Ribbon 4-H club ask those who want their Christmas tree disposed of in Pomeroy and Pataha, to set it along the street curb by 2 p.m. Someone will be by to take it away. If that time doesn't work or you live outside of town, you may schedule a time that best suits your schedule. Contact Tina Warren at 509-751-2054 or Jessica Nelson at 509-843-7557 for out of town pick-up....
OLYMPIA–In August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, according to a recent report from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). They were quickly identified as highly invasive zebra mussels – a prohibited aquatic invasive species (AIS). The report activated a WDFW AIS early detection monitoring team who arrived the same day to collect samples – a rapid response made possible by $3.62 million in additional funding from the Washington State Legislature and federal partners to in...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Planning Commission discussed pages 91-99 of the proposed alternative energy code and tasked staff with research at their meeting on Dec. 18. The part of the code discussed pertained to conditional use permits of wind energy facilities. Particular areas of discussion were setback requirements, soil protections, and property right protections. Commissioner Kyler Lovgren shared his priorities of public safety, environmental safety, property rights, and reflecting the c...
By Naomi Scoggin East Washingtonian Reporter POMEROY–The City Council appointed James Fuchs as interim councilman, approved an inter-local agreement for law enforcement and court services, and discussed grant funds according to the minutes of their Dec. 10 meeting. To fill the seat left empty by Jim Harris's retirement, the council appointed James Fuchs who will serve as interim councilman until the seat is filled by the fall 2025 election. The council approved an updated inter-local a...
POMEROY––The Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation recently announced that is will be awarding some 21 grants for approximately $400,000 to area entities. “This is our 28th year in giving for the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation,” said Gary Houser, trustee. “We had over 32 grant requests this year asking for $1,003,949.44. Unfortunately, we are not able to meet every request. We give away 5% of the portfolio value which was $400,384.70. We were pleased to give money to the following:” 1. Pomeroy School District $36,570.00 2. County of G...
POMEROY–The booster pump project on Columbia Street between 17th and 18th streets began work on Dec. 9, The booster pump will allow water to be moved throughout Pomeroy’s water system, regardless of which source it came from. This will allow water to be funneled from high water areas into low water areas. The project has been in consideration for several years while funding sources have been investigated, and finally has been given the green light after recent reception of 1.2 million from the...
BROADLANDS, Va.–Pomeroy Junior Senior High School has received a grant from the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning (FILL) and Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors Program to help combat hunger due to food insecurity in the community. Pomeroy Junior Senior High School is proud to be selected as one of the grant recipients of this year's Explore.Act.Tell.® Program. The Pomeroy Junior Senior High School students created The Pirate Pantry, a closet in the school s...
BELLEVUE—Seattle and King County are subverting the will of voters and the initiative process by suing over the natural gas initiative (I-2066), signed by more than 550,000 Washingtonians, according to Let’s Go Washington. Fifty-two percent of voters approved of the measure last month. Actions meant to undermine the will of voters is precisely why the WAGOP (Washington State Republican Party) launched its Project to Resist Tyranny in Washington, recently. “This project is designed to prevent elected officials with authoritarian impulses from...
With Christmas Day just around the corner, Santa and Frosty the Snowman give welcoming waves to Daytonites and passersby...on the lush green of Flour Mill Park. Question is: will Dayton have a White Christmas, like the one Bing Crosby croons about at this time of year? According to weather forecasters with The Old Farmer's Almanac, we here in God's Country of southeastern Washington, have a "chance" of a white Christmas. East of the Cascade crest through Washington, there's that "chance," but...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District approved several resolutions, discussed the health officer position, and discussed GCPHD programs at their meeting on Dec. 16. Dr. Daniel Kaminsky, who has served as Garfield County's health officer for several years, attended his last meeting with the GCPHD. Dr. Kaminsky extended great appreciation for the opportunity to serve and wished the department well in future endeavors. Garfield County will receive health officer services from Dr. M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget, the six-year transportation improvement plan and discussed planning commission meetings at their meeting on Dec. 16. A public hearing was held regarding the 2025 budget. No public comment was brought forward. There was also no public comment regarding the six-year transportation improvement plan public hearing. Both matters will be addressed at the next BOCC meeting. The commissioners d...