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POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is seeking entries for the upcoming Man Cave/She Shed show featured in September and October. Entries will be taken August 28-30. A reception will be held at the gallery on September 5 at 5-7 p.m. Four Star Supply will sponsor this extraordinary show. The BMAG is including the She Shed idea with the Man Cave theme, in hopes of expanding the ladies talents as well. are seeking entries from men and women of anything they find joy in doing using such m...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the update to the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), on August 28 from 6–7:30 p.m. This public meeting, is one of three, is part of the process of revising and updating Washington’s SWAP every 10 years and will introduce the timeline for the 2025 SWAP revision to the public and opportunities for public participation during the year-long process. WDFW staff will present general information on the SWAP, its purpose in conservation in Washin... Full story
POMEROY-Beautiful weather gave a pleasant atmosphere to National Night Out, held in the Pomeroy City Park on Aug. 8. The temperature was warm with a delightful breeze, and families from Garfield County and beyond turned out to enjoy the evening. Bees also turned out to enjoy the food, bombing burgers and making a nuisance of themselves around the covered seating area. Burgers were available, flipped by Garfield County Sheriff's Deputies, as well as chips and drinks. Garfield County Fire...
POMEROY––The spirit of a community can never be seen more clearly than when it is tested. When the Dan/Lower Granite Fire threatened the northeastern part of Garfield County on Monday, July 29, local citizens rallied. In conjunction with Garfield County Fire District No. 1, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Road Crew, farmers and neighbors fought to save homes and historical structures with water trucks, tractors, discs, chainsaws, sprinklers, and even rakes and shove...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed Palouse Fiber Packaging products with Kyler Lovgren, approved expense authorizations, and discussed weed spraying at their meeting on Aug. 6. Palouse Fiber Packaging is leveraging 3D printing to create custom molds for their fiber products. They currently make clamshells, cup carriers, planter pots, paint palettes, and wrapping paper. They are constantly innovating and creating new designs. The plant also has a lab that creates s...
DAYTON–Attorneys handling the liquidation of assets of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, recently issued a notice to all concerned parties that the receivership has fulfilled its duties, the receivership is terminated and the actions pertaining to selling Columbia Pulp I, LLC's assets are complete and closed. The filing in King County Superior Court, the Honorable Leroy McCulough presiding, was filed June 6, 2024. On September 19, 2023, following the sale of all of Columbia Pulp I, LLC's assets, the r...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–This July marked the tenth anniversary of the change of ownership of Dayton's and Columbia County's weekly community newspaper, the Dayton Chronicle. Loyal and Charlotte Baker took over publishing duties from 30-year publisher Jack Williams in early July, 2014. Williams enjoyed a few weeks of retirement before health issues arose and he passed away July 8, 2014. The Bakers operated the 147-year-old business, which includes a full-service print shop, at the C...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Hospital District is asking the community’s involvement through establishment of an Community Advisory Panel, says Hospital CEO Mat Slaybaugh. “We are inviting you to participate in the betterment of your local hospital,” Slaybaugh said. “To gain additional perspective and input from the people we serve, Garfield County Hospital District is establishing a community advisory panel.” The purpose of this panel will be to give your opinion and feedback on a wide variety of topics relating to the Hospital District’s cu...
WASHINGTON D.C.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create market opportunities, and support local jobs. This program is available to local businesses and partners that remove hazardous fuels from national forests and transport the material to be processed for wood products or services. “The timber and wood products industries help support healthy and sustainable forests,” said Agriculture Secreta...
UNITED STATES–August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month. This national observance was initiated in 1998 as a single day to increase our nation’s consciousness of the need for more organ and tissue donors from multicultural backgrounds. In 2020, this nationwide effort to engage and educate multicultural communities about the need for organ and tissue donors was expanded to encompass the entire month of August. Although organs are not matched according to ethnicity, and people of different races frequently match one another, ind...
Debates will feature top two candidates for governor, attorney general, lands commissioner and superintendent of public instruction OLYMPIA - The Association of Washington Business announced plans today to host its seventh gubernatorial debate Sept. 18 at the annual Policy Summit in Spokane in partnership with Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI). AWB, the state's oldest and largest business association representing all industries, has a history of hosting debates among candidates for statewide office...
UNITED STATES–Cybercriminals often use text messages to try and trick you into clicking on malicious links, a method known as “Smishing.” In a recent scam, they send a fake text message that says a package is unable to be delivered to you. The text contains a link, but it may not be clickable. There is a security feature on many smartphones that automatically disables links in unexpected messages. So, the cybercriminals will instruct you on how to bypass the feature. The message says to copy and paste the link into your browser to open it. T...
POMEROY–Garfield County voters made their choices known in the 2024 Primary Election, voting primarily for Republican candidates for the offices of Congressional Fifth District, State Senator, Governor and others, in preliminary election-night results. Some statewide totals were preliminary and unavailable as of press deadline. Michael Baumgartner, a Spokane Republican, received the most votes in Garfield County in his bid for the Fifth Congressional District seat. He received 218 votes and 3...
POMEROY–The first day of school for students is Wednesday August 28, 2024 beginning at 8:15 a.m. for JR/SR high and elementary. School will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. for all students TK-12 grade. SCHOOL HOURS School begins at 8:15 a.m., and ends at 3:05 p.m., for all TK-12 grades. NEW STUDENT PRE-REGISTRATION Elementary students new to the Pomeroy School District may pre-register at the Elementary School office, located at 121 10th St., starting August 14. Registration time is 8:30 a.m. until 1...
POMEROY–The July 29, 2024 Lower Granite Fire is officially 100% contained, according to Garfield County Fire District Chief No. 1 James Cleveland. The Lower Granite Fire (dubbed the Dan Fire) ignited on July 29, 2024 around 11:42 a.m. Due to strong gusty winds, the fire spread quickly east threatening croplands, cattle, rangeland, and structures. Initially, Garfield County Fire District 1 responded to the incident, working with local farmers and ranchers to prevent additional fire p...
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...
POMEROY––A North Ford, Idaho, man was transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with injuries sustained in a one-vehicle rollover August 1. Thomas J. Gray, 73, was westbound on SR 12 six miles west of Pomeroy when his 2003 ford left the roadway and rolled. Cause of accident was driving with wheels off roadway. Gray was using a seatbelt and the vehicle was totaled. Drugs or alcohol are not involved, according to Trooper Steve T. Jackson of the Washington State Patrol....
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...
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...