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POMEROY-Gas 'n' Go, the convenience store on the west end of Pomeroy, has opened for business. Maninder Singh, Paramjid Kaur, and Neil Kumar-all relatives-have partnered to open the store that was purchased from Kumar's uncle. Their family also has stores in the Tri-Cities and in Grandview. New fuel pumps are on order and they are still waiting on food and liquor licenses, but they currently offer pre-packaged food and drinks for sale. "Right now we need community support," Kumar said. "We want...
POMEROY–The 2023 Hometown Hero Awards go to six local community members: Jon Gates, Anne Walsh, Jack Peasley, Ryan Grant, Pomeroy Food Center, and James Fuchs. The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce announces the 2023 Chamber Awards recently. The Lifetime Achievement award goes to John Gates; Citizen of the Year is Jack Peasley; Mark Waldher Volunteer of the Year goes to Ryan Grant; the Employee of the Year is James Fuchs; the 2023 Special Award-Visionary Stewardship, Anne Walsh; and Business of the Year award is presented to Pomeroy Food C...
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Recreation District Commissioners (P&R) discussed the upcoming levy proposal at the recent board meeting. P&R are working toward a levy budget plan to set before the voters in November. Currently the district is operating in a deficit, as well as a feasibility study, until a levy is passed by the voters. In addition, the board passed resolution 2024-02 and 2024-03. Commissioners Katie Leid and Terri Hessler will work together to create a budget to determine the dollar amount needed for the levy. P...
DAYTON-The Columbia County Hospital District Board were advised of a grant; updates on River’s Walk Assisted Living; RoseMary’s Place Childcare; presented with the results from a quality improvement survey; and heard other business during the April 24 meeting. The hospital district was given a $1.13 million grant for distressed hospitals, according to CEO Shane McGuire. March revenues for both in-patient and out-patient services were under budget though the acute care/swing bed census was str...
SPOKABE—A record number of nearly 2,000 delegates from across Washington convened in Spokane April 19 and 20, for a live and spirited convention—reminiscent of the memorable political conventions of the 1950s and 1960s. “The 2024 WAGOP State Convention was a real convention. Unscripted. Unchoreographed. Unpredictable,” says WAGOP Chairman Jim Walsh, who served as chair of the convention. “The People were in charge. They set the Rules. They made the decisions. Some people love the rough-and-tumble of politics, some don’t. Either way, our go...
POMEROY––The Distinguished Young Women of Pomeroy scholarship program held their first event since 2006 on Sunday, April 21, at 5:00 at the Seeley Theatre, where Isabella Field was crowned as Pomeroy's 2025 Distinguished Young Woman. Taylor Gilbert is first alternate. DYW, formerly known as Junior Miss, provided scholarships to participants of the program based upon their skills and involvement in the categories of community service, spirit, fitness, talent, self-expression, scholastics, and...
OLYMPIA – Washington’s wolf population grew for the 15th consecutive year in 2023, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2023 Annual Report, released today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The report shows a 20% increase in wolf population growth from the previous count in 2022. As of Dec. 31, 2023, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 260 wolves in 42 packs in Washington. Twenty-five of the packs were successful breeding pairs that raised at...
POMEROY––The Pomeroy City Council discussed the Childcare Navigator position, created a planning commission, heard public concerns about nuisance properties and retaliation incidents, and heard requests regarding water service at their meeting on April 9. Alesia Ruchert has been hired as the Childcare Navigator, to oversee and do the legwork for creating a daycare in Pomeroy. Ruchert also works at Flynn's Electric and has been involved in the community. Ordinance 938 was passed at the mee...
POMEROY–In the April 18, 2024 edition of the East Washingtonian the front page head line read “Distinguished Young Women Pageant April 21” should have read “Distinguished Young Women April 21....
PENDLETON, Ore. (April 16, 2024) - The Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains) continue to host public meetings that bring awareness and provide an opportunity for the public to engage in the Forest Plan Revision process. Public participation will help the Forest Service to gain local knowledge about existing forest conditions, understand community concerns and resource impacts. To allow for robust in-person public engagement, the Blue Mountains National Forests...
POMEROY–Distinguished Young Women of Pomeroy, A New Era (DYW) program showing casing four local participants, Kiersten Bartels, Elena Morfin, Isabella Field, and Taylor Gilbert will appear at the Seeley Theater on Sunday, April 21, at 5 p.m. DYW is a scholarship program which provides an outlet for high school senior girls to develop individuality, encouraging academic excellence, personal growth through experiences; interpersonal relationships, physical fitness, public appearance, and c...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Public Health District board approved a brand identity refresh contract, approved an inter-agency data sharing agreement, and discussed South East Washington Alliance for Health (SEWAAH) projects at their meeting on April 15. The board approved resolution 2024-08, a contract with Propaganda Creative to refresh the District’s branding. “We need something that will work across all platforms,” Administrator Martha Lanman said. The refresh will create a cohesive color...
POMEROY–Glorious weather accompanied the Spring Farming Days at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on April 14 and 15, with the largest public turnout to date, according to past Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum president Patti Weaver. 33 horses and mules pulled eight hitches, plowing and harrowing the 13 acre field. Teamsters came from St. John, Waitsburg, and Davenport, Washington; Irrigon, Hermiston, and Pendleton, Oregon; and Potlatch, Post Falls, and Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. The spectator t...
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - (April 2, 2024)-When it comes to kids and phones, the discussion focused on what age was appropriate for them to get their first one. Now, it centers more on how to keep them safer using them, and for good reason. There are many risks involved with our youth using phones, and we must do things to help keep them safer. The good news is that people can do numerous practical things to help keep their kids safer on their phones. "Kids are going to have access to...
WASHINGTON STATE–The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife public comment period for gray wolf rule making is open now. Based on a population projection model developed at the University of Washington (UW) and other available information on gray wolves in Washington, WDFW staff recommends reclassifying wolves from state endangered (defined as seriously threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range within the state) to Sensitive status; described as "...
WASHINGTON D.C.–United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks partnerships to expand conservation on grazing lands. The Natural Recourses Conservation Service (NRCS) Proposals accepted through May 26. The USDA is investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements will identify and address barriers to a...
POMEROY–The local FFA chapter competed at the State FFA Agronomy contest at the Pullman Washington State University Campus on March 20. Two of the Pomeroy FFA chapter teams achieved top ten placement. Team one: Caroline McKiernan, Grayson Slaybaugh, Gunner Magill, Peyton Cannon, and Levi Henderson placed fourth, and team two: Baby Johnson, Heather Hastings, Kyzer Herres, Levi Bown, and Jack Baser placed ninth at the state contest. Team one will receive their plaque at the State Convention in M...
POMEROY––The infamous sinking of the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic 112 years ago on April 15, 1912, was personal for Pomeroy. Included in the over 1,500 lost at sea was John Bertram "Bert" Brady, a Pomeroy businessman and pioneer, age 41. His body was never recovered. Monuments to Brady are in the Pomeroy City Cemetery and at Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, Calif. The local monument was placed by the Shepherd Foundation, the one is San Jose by family members living there. Following the sin...
POMEROY––A Garfield County resident who made his home in the foothills of the Blue Mountain felt the effects of the loss of Bert Brady his entire life, according to Lillian Heytvelt, Denny Ashby Library director. Heytvelt recalls a man by the name of Ralph E. Wilkins, who lived alone near her grandparents' home. Wilkins was afflicted with a cleft lip, Heytvelt says. Wilkins was a first cousin to the father of Vern Scoggin, according to Scoggin. "The sinking of the Titanic actually had an impact...
By Charlotte Baker WALLA WALLA–The Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association 2023 results garner an overall grand champion, Payden Henery; reserve champion Dana Greg; and a three-generation champion run: Adelle Smith, Honors Champion, Angela (Smith) Adams, Amateur Champion, and Oaklee Adams Junior Champion and Rookie Champion. Smith is mother to Angela Adams and grandmother to Oaklee Adams; all three reside in Waitsburg, Wash. The Yearend standing for 2023 as overall champion is Payden Henry, a...
WALLA WALLA–Philip Mehlenbacher, District 2 Board Director, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Philip Mehlenbacher is currently serving his first full term as a Board director, after being appointed to replace the retiring Vic Parks in 2022, then being duly elected to the Board in 2023. An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring i...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved funding for the City Park tennis court retrofit project and the Chamber of Commerce sign project at their meeting on April 1, and opened several bids at their meeting on April 8. The commissioners designated $12,500 from the paths and trails fund for the restoration and refitting of the tennis court at the Pomeroy City Park. The project entails placing new concrete, painting, and retrofitting it for pickleball. Basketball...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners (GCHD) announced a new go-live date for the dialysis and tele-nephrology programs and discussed the imaging suite project at their meeting on April 1. Due to a delay in water testing caused by expired samples, the dialysis and tele-nephrology programs are scheduled to begin on May 1, instead of the earlier date of April 1. The GCHD has received 22 letters from the community supporting the proposed imaging suite that would...
POMEROY–Garfield County will host a free Chipper day for country residents at the old rock pit located off Gould City-Mayview Road on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year, the county hosts a free chipper day for country residents where they can discard waste from outdoor spring cleaning such as clean yard and garden debris, pine needles, leaves, limbs, and small logs (up to 15 inches). Loads that contain a lot of dirt, rocks, root balls or anything over 15 inches in diameter will be turned away. If you are bringing leaves and p...