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PORTLAND, ORE.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service invests over $2.88 million to fund five Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) projects in the Pacific Northwest for fiscal year 2024. This funding is part of a larger $12 million national investment in GNA projects for the same period. These projects aim to enhance watersheds, restore forest health, and reduce wildfire risks in Washington and Oregon. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allows the Forest S...
DAYTON–Ski Bluewood are in the process of replacing the fixed-grip triple chair, Skyline Express and adding snow making infrastructure over the next two years-2024-25. Bluewood will replace the fixed-grip triple chair, Skyline Express, with a High-Speed detachable Quad. In addition to the replacement of Skyline Express, Bluewood will soon install base area snowmaking infrastructure to address early season snow variability and provide a more predictable opening date each winter. "We couldn't b...
WALLA WALLA–Blue Mountain Community Foundation announced that a fund established by Puget Sound Energy is accepting applications for up to $33,000 to benefit wildlife and citizens of Garfield County by supporting “stewardship” (management, monitoring, restoration, enhancement, protection from degradation) of high-value habitat in Garfield County such as, but not limited to, upland habitats, including grasslands, the Foundation announced June 25. The application to apply for funds is available on Blue Mountain Community Foundation’s website www....
POMEROY–The Summer Market held their opening market day at the City Park on Wednesday, June 12. Vendors included produce, baked goods, macramé and crochet products, soaps, Scentsy, the Pomeroy Swim Team's snow cone fundraiser, and the Pomeroy Parent Teacher Organization's book table. The fine weather encouraged a steady crowd at the park, with kids playing on the playground equipment while their parents shopped. The Market will continue to be held from 4-7 p.m. on the second and fourth We...
POMEROY–The Gould City-Mayview Road will be chip sealed, from the Ben Day road to the Lower Deadman road. Work will start on June 24, and is expected to go until June 27. The road will likely be narrowed down to one lane during the project and drivers are warned to be cautious. Anticipate delays....
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Grain Growers (PGG) Stockholders Annual Meeting will be held at Spinners Hall on June 26 at 5:30 p.m. The PGG annual stockholders meeting will start with social hour at 5: 30 p.m. and a Prime Rib Dinner catered by American Pride to follow at 6 p.m....
SPOKANE–The Washington Policy Center (WPC) is now accepting Silver Cloud Foundation Free Market Scholarship applications. Deadline is June 28, 2024. As part of their commitment to engaging the next generation of free market leaders for Washington, WPC has facilitated academic awards for young men and women attending postsecondary education in Eastern and Western Washington. The 2024 application window for this year’s scholarships is open until June 28. Type in Silver Cloud Foundation Free Market Scholarships applications to reach the site or...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) will offer two classes June 26 at 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Walla Walla artist and teacher Helen Bolland, will instruct two painting classes. The 1-3 p.m. class will use acrylic paint, utilizing any material the student chooses, If the student brings their own material such as a canvas, board, rock, flower pot, etc., the cost will be less. The 5-7 p.m. class will be a sunflower watercolor. "This is hopefully a painting that everyone will enter in the F...
POMEROY–The Bikes for Books June winners Dublin Daley and Jasmen Browitt were presented with one of two bikes each by Evening Star Lodge No. 30 Secretary Steve Kazda. Dublin Daley, first grade, is the son of Charlee Sharp and James Daley; and Jasmen Browitt, fifth grade, is the daughter of Dustin and Destiny Browitt . The students were the recipients of the Bikes for Books program in June. The Bikes for Books is a program to inspire students to read. They are entered into a drawing each week i...
The Pomeroy FFA Alumni sponsored 11 local FFA members and one "Rando" to travel to College Station, Tex., for the Texas A&M Livestock Judging Camp. The group demonstrated good work ethic and represented Pomeroy well. The group returned home with 10 top wins and one banner. Winners were: Junior Swine-Nolan Newberg 10th, Baby Johnson 9th, Judson Hall 4th, Tyler Dixon 3rd; Junior Goats-Nolan Newberg 10th. Junior Sheep-Reagan McKeirnan 9th and Nolan Newberg 6th. Junior Overall: Nolan Newberg 10th....
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) remembers former U.S. Representative George Nethercutt, who passed away June 14, 2024. "My heart is sad," McMorris Rodgers said. "George Nethercutt was a giant amongst men who served the people of Eastern Washington with honor and patriotism for a decade. George was a man of character who led with kindness and conviction, and he was a person I proudly looked up to long before the day I was sworn in to represent the...
POMEROY–Tumbleweed weekend began with the All Class Reunion and the Seeley Theater Wine and Stein fundraiser on Friday, June 7, with the Pioneer Day parade, Mount Misery Snowdrifters' car show and bucket run, and food fair on Saturday June 8. Individual class reunions were held throughout the weekend. The parade kicked off with a military flag presentation, the presentation of the U.S. flag by Robert Koller while Marcus Pederson played the National Anthem, and a flyover by Gary Peters in his 1...
POMEROY-The City Council announced the opening date of the Municipal Pool, held a public hearing, approved appointments to the Planning Commission, and discussed the Tennis Court retrofit according to the minutes of their June 4 meeting. The new boiler for the pool has arrived and has been installed. There will be a Washington State Health Department inspection on June 13, and if passed, the pool will open the 15th. This is only a few days delayed from the June 11 opening projected earlier in th...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed a scheduled public hearing regarding the Appaloosa Solar Project, passed a resolution regarding Dutch Flat Road vacation, and approved several contracts at their meeting on June 10. A public hearing has been scheduled for June 24, at the elevated seating area at Pomeroy Jr/Sr High School, at 6:00 p.m. Verbal comment will be accepted at the meeting, with time limits possible due to expected attendance numbers. Wri...
POMEROY–Catherine Chalfant held the grand opening of The Curiosity Shop in the building that was formerly owned by Lewis and Clark Credit Union during Tumbleweed Weekend. The shop specializes in antiques and crystals, and contains taxidermy as well. Chalfant has been working with antiques since 2008. The Curiosity Shop operates under the parent company Chalfant Ventures Inc., owned by Chalfant and her husband Bob. Catherine also runs an antiques booth at Thorp Fruit and Antique Mall in Thorp, W...
POMEROY–City of Pomeroy Public Works' Mike Lockard, and RPW Engineering Ray Watson, reviewed the City Pool plans to ensure a safe swim season this year. "Pomeroy High School has turned out some pretty great grads over the years," said Wendi Watson in a Facebook post. "Here's two from 1986, working together to ensure our city pool is safe and usable for another year. Ray Watson at RPW Engineering and Mike Lockard from City of Pomeroy Public Works." The community appreciates the City of Pomeroy f...
The Pomeroy FFA Chapter recently installed officers for the 2024-25 year....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association honored the Fellows family, descendants of Mayview pioneers William L. and Edna Fellows, at the 112th annual Garfield County Pioneer Day program on June 8. William Richard Fellows, born in 1900, came to Mayview in 1929 where he worked on surrounding farms during the grain harvest, was a founding member of the Mayview Stubble Jumpers Dance Band and had a dredge business from 1929-39 with his son William L. Fellows. William L. was the Mayview c...
POMEROY–The graduating Class of 2024 proceeded to the ceremonial stage to assume their traditional position on the risers before family, friends, teachers, administrators, school board members, and supporters for the 133rd Commencement held in the High School Gym June 1, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. The room was filled with joyful energy when 18 Pomeroy High School graduates entered, walking two-by-two to "Pomp and Circumstance" by Edward Elgar. Draped with an orange canopy, streamers and balloons, each on...
POMEROY–Pioneer Days and All Class Reunion weekend will begin Friday, June 7 and continue through Saturday June 8 with many events and activities. This weekend begins Friday with the All-Class Reunion meeting at the Pataha Flourmill at 10 a.m. and noon for a free luncheon, followed by the Seeley Theater's Wine and Stein at Maple Hall beginning at 5 p.m. The All Class Reunion luncheon is sponsored by the Garfield County Raise the Blues (RTB) leadership team. Alumni are invited to visit with o...
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny,...
POMEROY–The First Annual Mt. Misery Snowdrifter’s Bucket Run Car Show is held June 8 in conjunction to Tumbleweed Festival and Pioneers Days. Vehicles will park near Maple Hall following the parade. This year, some of the vehicles registered for the First Annual Mt. Misery Snowdrifter’s Bucket Run Car Show will enter the Pioneer Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., then park along 7th Street and Columbia Street between the Methodist Church and the Garfield County Museum throughout the day until 2 p.m. Participants may enter a business walk-...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library presents "Adventure Begins at Your Library" summer reading program registration will begin June 6. Registration for Denny Ashby Library's summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, will begin Thursday, June 6. The library will be open from 12:30–7:30 p.m. to kick off the program, and participants have until June 27 to sign up. Those who registers on the June 6 will have an opportunity to win a t-shirt or small prize. There is a version for everyone...
POMEROY–Class of 2024 Valedictorian Stacia Bowen and Salutatorian Hannah Bagby presented their graduation ceremony addresses during Commencement last Saturday, June 1. Hannah Bagby: Good afternoon parents, teachers, family friends, and my fellow graduates. I would like to thank all of you, from teachers to family and friends, for being in attendance this afternoon. You have all had an impact on the development of the students who will be graduating today. My name is Hannah Bagby, and it is my h...
POMEROY––Eighteen members of the Pomeroy High School Class of 2024 are set to go through Commencement Exercises in the school gymnasium at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 1. Graduation speakers during this 133rd graduation ceremony will include Valedictorian Stacia Bowen and Salutatorian Hannah Bagby. Senior Class President Trace Roberts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and give the welcome to guests, family, faculty and friends of the graduating Pirates. Principal Rachel Gwinn will speak and pre...