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ASOTIN COUNTY–The Cougar Creek wildfire, has covered 17,602 acres and is twenty nine percent (29%) contained as of July 29, 2024. An unmanned aerial system and hand crews coordinated tactical firing operations in the northeast flank of the Cougar Creek Fire. The latest update is the Asotin County Fairgrounds is under orders to keep this resource available for other emergencies within the region, therefore no occupancy currently. For those needing evacuation shelter services, please call the Whitcom 911 NON-EMERGENCY line at 509-758-2331, to h...
POMEROY–Brooks Smith, an eight-year-old entering third grader, is an enterprising young man. He sets goals and then goes to work achieving them through entrepreneurship and other innovative ideas. On this Saturday, July 27, Smith set up the sno-cone table again on Main St. near the Veteran's Plaza next to the East Washingtonian office to offer cool refreshments to shoppers, travelers, kids going to or coming from swimming, and repeat customers. He plans to save funds for a trip to Scheels and T...
UNITED STATES–Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act to stop illegal finance activity in 2021. This law requires qualified companies doing business in the here to report information as to ownership and controlling interest in the company to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a subsidiary of the U.S. Treasury. FinCEN began accepting reports on January 1, 2024 and all companies not exempt must comply by December 31, 2024. What is beneficial ownership information? This is basic identifying information about the individuals...
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...
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,...
POMEROY–Thirty-eight young girls participated in the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Girl Camp annual fundraiser held at the Methodist Church on July 8. Thirty-eight girls joined in activities where they learned ways to build confidence through awareness; accountability to themselves by journaling, exercise, and meditation; entertainment and social skills by building a charcuterie; and personal appearance and presentation through the art of make-up. The event was an annual fundraiser for the D...
POMEROY––Wildfire season is here. A fire dubbed the Cougar Creek Fire, located about a mile west of Highway 129 and the Grand Ronde River intersection has grown to 10,766 acres and is 23% contained, according to the Washington Department of Natural Resources Southeast Region. There's another small fire across the state line in Idaho, the Billy Creek Fire, which was first reported July 3 along the banks of the Snake River. Containment advanced to 74% by July 10. There is a big one-the Battle Mou...
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... Full story
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...
POMEROY–The public is invited to the Community Economic Forum meeting at the Pataha Flour Mill on Tuesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Community Economic Forum will feature topics on childcare in Pomeroy, Summer Market, and updates from the Chamber of Commerce, City of Pomeroy, and SEWEDA....
STARBUCK–Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a dedication ceremony of a new tombstone for the Union Veteran George Wood at the Starbuck Cemetery on July 27 at 11:30-11:40 a.m. Lunch and business meeting at the Starbuck Church is open to the public at 12:15 p.m. For those who have questions, or need more information, contact Don Jameson, Camp Commander FWW 3 at 509-945-0549 or www.suvpnw.org...
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 65. Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Monday:...
By Joao Antonangelo, Ph.D. Washington State University PULLMAN–Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, and maintaining an optimal pH level is a crucial aspect of nurturing healthy soils. One of the key practices in managing soil pH is liming, which plays a vital role in enhancing soil fertility and supporting robust crop yields. A recent article on No-Till Farmer emphasizes the significance of maintaining a close-to-neutral soil pH for promoting healthy soil and achieving t...
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...
DAYTON–Former King County Sheriff and Eighth Congressional District Congressman Dave Reichert made a campaign stop here June 25, outlining what he'll do for Washington state if elected to some three dozen local people. Reichert is one of seven Republican candidates for the governorship and he stated he's polling well on the west side against Democrat Bob Ferguson. There are 28 candidates on the Primary Election ballot. Prior to serving in Congress for 14 years, Reichert was sheriff of King C...
DAYTON–Candidate for governor Mark Mullet, speaking to a local group of voters here June 10, supports the notion held by a majority of Washingtonians in eastern Washington, that Olympia's approaches to dam removal and employee overtime rules are not in the state's best interests. Mullet, an Issaquah businessman who represents the Fifth Legislative District, is vying for votes against a field of eight other Democrat candidates, including Attorney General Bob Ferguson, in the upcoming August 6 P...
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...
Dr. Bernadine Bank Dr. Bernadine Bank was born into a large working-class Catholic family in Joliet, Illinois. She attended public school from K-8, and then an all-girls Catholic high school. During her senior year in high school, she was a Rotary International Exchange student for a year and lived with four different families in Australia. While in Australia, she was accepted into the University of Illinois - but needed money to pay for it. She received a job assisting farmers in the rural...
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...
Mark Schoesler Mark Schoesler has faithfully served the 9th District in Olympia for over three decades. He has served in the state Senate for the past 20 years after spending 12 years in House of Representatives. During his two decades in the Senate, Mark served as Senate Republican Leader from 2013 to 2020, including three years as Senate Majority Leader. For the past two years, he has been the lead Republican on the Senate capital budget. As a member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee,...