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POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Nutrition Program, the Emergency Management and Public Assistant Grant Agreement D20-2044 grants, and the Bell guardrail project during the meeting on 5 April, 2021. The Nutrition Program creates farmer's market vouchers for low-income senior citizens through Southeast Washington Aging and Long-Term Care Council of Governments. The Emergency Management Grant from Spokane County Emergency Management to Garfield County Emergency M...
POMEROY–The School District was prized with a "Flashtiming" purchased by alumni Gary Peters which was put into action at the first track meet of the season on March 31, 2021. Participants of the first 2021 track meet of the season held on March 31, with 11 participating 1–B schools experienced something new, something exciting, and something rare for a school Pomeroy's size; "Flashtiming". Flashtiming is Fully Automated Timing (FAT). Through the generosity of 1991 Pomeroy High School gra...
POMEROY–The School Board learned of a coming transportation budget shortfall, an increase in K-3 fall enrollment, approved new hire Bob Wolf and gave the Senior Class's five-day request a thumb's up. COVID-19 impacts on ridership across the state, has created a shortage in the transportation operating budget for the district by $108,000 off about 40% less than last year's budget. The state formulas that dictate transportation funding pencil out that Pomeroy Schools' transportation department w...
Senate’s operating budget spends too much, relies on unneeded taxes By Sen. Mark Schoesler OLYMPIA–Somehow, it was fitting that the Senate Democrats’ new two-year operating budget SB 5092, was passed on April Fool’s Day. Between the sharp spending increase and the two new (and very unnecessary) taxes that help fund it, this budget should be considered a bad joke at the expense of taxpayers. Total spending in the Senate budget is $59.5 billion. It’s $7 billion more than the current budget, or equal to a 13% increase in spending. If the Senat...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners approved the Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP) as their new provider during the March 29 meeting. The Washington Rural Counties Insurance Program (WRCIP) will become Garfield County's new insurance provider when the insurance plan with Washington Counties Risk Pool expires in October, 2021. The Board of Commissioners (BOCC) voted to change plans to save the county approximately $30,000 this year as well as avoid a large rate i...
POMEROY–Pomeroy Assist and local volunteers met at the Senior Center to make 55 Easter Baskets for local low-income families on March 24. Pomeroy Assist members and volunteers Monica Bartlow, Terrilee Cox, Deputy Zachery Grumbles, Sheriff Drew Hyer, Rachel Anderson, Kristine Hyer, Sarah Meyers and Maggie Warren gathered at the Pomeroy Senior Center to stuff baskets with pencils in pouches, stuffed animals, fruit snacks, candy, and $30 vouchers for necessities at Pomeroy Foods and then w...
USDA Invests $266 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities WASHINGTON D. C.–The Secretary for Rural Development of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Justin Maxson announced an investment of $266 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly three million rural residents in 16 states and Puerto Rico. This funding includes $156 million to support health-care-related improvements and emergency response services that will benefit nearly 1 million rural residents in nine states and Puerto Rico. I...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Works department will again apply a dust control agent on area graveled roads for local residents beginning in May. Depending on the weather–no rain–the county will apply a mag chloride compound to sections of county gravel roads to manage dust during the dry summer season. Many find having this agent covering the road in front of their home minimizes the clouds of dust flowing through the yard and into the house which is a real blessing. The cost for this...
POMEROY–The local City Council has authorized a Low–and–Moderate Income (LMI) independent income survey for community residents. This survey will determine if this area is eligible for state and federal grants that can be used for infrastructure improvements, housing, and business development. This LMI Survey will be conducted by Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW), a non-profit organization that provides assistance to rural communities throughout Washington State. It is being funde...
POMEROY–No, the City Crew was not attempting to give a new meaning to "drive-through banking" last Thursday afternoon. They were repairing a leak in a water line running under the sidewalk in front of the Bank of Eastern Washington, which required turning off the water to nearby businesses while the work was being done. –EW photo by Dotty Van Vogt...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair Board approved newly elected Susie Bowles as board vice-president. Fair entry forms and demonstrations were discussed. Larry Ledgerwood advised the group of three different programs available for online entries, “Show Works,” “A Fair Entry,” and “Blue Ribbon”, describing the pros, cons and costs of each one as they apply to our fair and livestock show, especially in regards to 4-H entries. Katie Magill said her main concern was cost, and that former treasurer Lisbeth Randall felt upgrading the computer was...
POMEROY–The "City Crew" welcomes another friendly face with the addition of Brian Lewis, the newest member of the department. Lewis grew up in Dayton, graduating from Dayton High School in 2008. After high school Lewis moved to the Tri-Cities and worked in construction. He later spent some time in North Dakota in the oil fields but wanted to live closer to home and worked at the state penitentiary in Walla Walla on returning to this area. Lewis left there and drove a tow truck for a year. He w...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved Frank Gurney Incorporated, out of the Spokane Valley after reviewing submitted bids for the guardrail project on Bell Plain road at the meeting on March 22, 2021. The decision was made to retain South East Washington Economic Development Associates (SEWEDA) as the Associate Development Organization for the county, because of their excellent record of service to the county. The BOCC heard a proposal from Clear Risk Solutions out of E...
POMEROY–A new reporter, Naomi Scoggin, has joined the East Washingtonian staff and will handle meetings and events in the community. Scoggin is the daughter of Marvin and Sarah Scoggin and was born and raised in this community. Her education involved homeschooling and some public-school connections through her involvement in 4-H and FFA. She later attended Walla Walla Community College graduating with an Associates of Arts degree (A.A.) and a Third Year Certificate from the Revival Training C...
Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety and Other Key Staff Appointments WASHINGTON D.C.–The USDA released the names of individuals who will hold senior positions in Washington, D.C. Sandra Eskin was named Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety; Eyang Garrison was named Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Secretary; Jeremy Adamson was named Policy Advisor for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the Foreign Agricultural Service. Edyael Casaperalta was named Senior Policy Advisor for the Rural Utilities Services agency. McMorris R...
Editor's Note: Here at the East Washingtonian, we salute our local and national producers in their efforts to continually sustain the health and wellbeing our national and the world markets, managing our most valuable commodities for today and generations to come. Hats off for a job well done. – Charlotte Baker By proclamation, National Agriculture Day March 23, 2021 WASHINGTON D.C.–On National Agriculture Day, we recognize the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards hav...
POMEROY–The City Council approved a statement of support, committing to participate in the survey with Evergreen Rural Water of Washington in the amount of $7,754.80 for the low-to-moderate (LMI) survey at the meeting March 9. Jack Peasley, Southeastern Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) representative, provided information to City Clerk Shaun Martin pertaining to the low-to-moderate income survey proposal (LMI) who then conveyed it to the Council. She referenced that the L...
POMEROY––Fire District No. 1 will take delivery of its new ambulance on March 22. The new rig is a 2021 North Star on a 2020 Ford F-450 chassis. Chief James Cleveland and Assistant Chief Kyle Pearson will go to western Washington to take delivery. In other business from the March 9 Commission meeting, Cleveland advised Commissioners Terry John, Aaron Stallcop and Gary Bowles that State Auditors are working to finish the audit. According the State Auditor’s Office, the latest information is nothing unexpected, Cleveland said. “The problem...
Quick Look Contact information OLYMPIA–The House is conducting public hearings on measures passed by the Senate. To discuss matters involving Legislature or state government with Sen. Mark Schoesler, (R-9), email him at [email protected] or office phone number 360-786-7620. Supreme Court ruling on drug possession requires legislative fix By Sen. Mark Schoesler OLYMPIA–The state Supreme Court issued a decision, striking down the state’s felony drug-possession law. Prosecutors are not required to prove someone knowingly or inten...
UNITED STATES–The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated 2020–21 outlook in rural commodities hold for the most part with some grains and livestock at an slight increase as of March 9, 2021. Wheat The supply and demand outlook for 2020–21 U.S. wheat is mostly unchanged this month but there are offsetting by-class changes to exports and imports. White wheat exports are raised on continued strong sales and shipments to China and South Korea. Conversely, Hard Red Winter exports are lowered as commitments to several Western Hemis...
OLYMPIA–The state Senate’s approval of a bill today is the first step toward the possibility of a state income tax on all Washingtonians, argues 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler. Schoesler voted against Senate Bill 5096, the proposal would impose a 7% state income tax on capital gains. The proposal passed 25-24. It now goes to the House of Representatives for further consideration. “This isn’t the first time we’ve heard a myth that this kind of tax proposal will take care of certain needs,” s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the bid submitted by Atlas Sand and Rock to supply seal-coat aggregate to the county in the amount of $23,868 at the March 1, 2021 meeting. Atlas Sand and Rock will supply 1,300 tons of 3/8–No. 10 chips totaling $23,868. The BOCC also approved the Otis Elevator required five-year check-up at the cost of $3,800. These tests impose stress on equipment, verification that the valves will stop the car traveling down with rated load, and if the...
Mentor Washington POMEROY–The Pomeroy Partners is working with the Garfield County Christian Youth Program to create a formalized mentoring program for local youth. The model from Mentor Washington to create an evidence-based mentoring program that will enrich students’ lives with a long-term adult mentor. Schoesler blasts Senate for passing state income-tax proposal OLYMPIA–The state Senate approved Senate Bill 5096, a 10-time rejected bill to impose a state income-tax on Washingtonians. “This bill approval is the first step toward the possibi...
WASHINGTON D.C.–United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides tools for producers to manage their risk through the Federal Crop Insurance Program, a public-private partnership between USDA’s Risk Management Agency and private companies and agents. For crops that do not have crop insurance available, The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is available through the local Farm Serve Agency. This risk protection includes crop production loss and tree loss for certain crop insurance products. Producers who signed up for Fed...
POMEROY–Pomeroy Schools students are back playing sports: cross-country, football and volleyball. They are actively practicing and competing with other schools with limited spectator attendance due to COVID restrictions. The School Board approved the hire of Katrina Sharp as assistant cross-country coach. Currently there are 36 athletes in the program, which consists of grades 6-12. Attendance to contests are via passes given out by athletes to those who may then attend. All spectators are requi...