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POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the county planning commission’s progress on rewriting the comprehensive plan, as well as continuing a speed study at their meeting on November 18. The Planning Commission has added additional meetings to December’s schedule in an attempt to finish drafting the plan changes before the moratorium on conditional-use permit applications ends on February 5. Currently the plan is with outside council. The Planning Commission wil...
CLARKSTON–A “Last Chance” Pesticide Recertification Credit Program hosted by WSU, UI and Oregon State University extension will be offered Friday, December 6 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Asotin County Fire Station, located at 2377 Appleside Boulevard in Clarkston, or by Zoom. Five Idaho, Washington and Oregon pesticide recertification credits have been applied for this program; along with Certified Crop Advisor Credits. The cost of participating in the seminar is free. Topics may include: -Palmer amaranth surve...
POMEROY–The Spinners 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled at Maple Hall on November 28 from 12-1:30 p.m. The Spinners organization will host its 8th annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Maple Hall on November 28. Dinner will be served from 12-1:30 p.m. Deliveries are available for who homebound, and to-go meals are also available for those who prefer them. The dinner is free to all, and donations are accepted. Please RSVP by contacting Joe Cox by email: [email protected]; phone or t...
POMEROY––The countless contributions of long-time Pirate announcer and youth sports supporter John Gates are being proffered to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for inclusion in the WIAA's Hall of Fame. John Williams is mustering support for the notion. "This story is about John Gates, a local insurance agent turned P.A. Announcer for Pomeroy High School Athletics," Williams wrote the WIAA. "He has been the announcer for every home football and basketball game for 57 yea...
POMEROY–Pomeroy School District held an assembly in honor of Veteran's Day in the Pomeroy Jr/Sr. High School gym on November 7. The program included presentations of Quilts of Valor, songs by the Transitional Kindergarten through Third Grade children as well as the High School Rock Band and the Rockapella Band, and a slide show of the local veterans. Receiving Quilts of Valor were Patti Weiland Robohn, Phil Rider, and John Hirsch. Alice Gwinn presented the quilts and gave the following h...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Republicans hosted an Election Night Watch Party for the community at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 5. The group had multiple televisions playing several news networks that monitored both state and national races throughout the night. Board and card games were enjoyed, including a rousing game of Uno Flip, and a potluck nacho bar provided dinner to the 42 attendees. Washington State Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick gave speeches after the results showed their...
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024-25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, domestic use, and ending stocks but unchanged exports. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 120 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Domestic use is raised, all on food use, based mainly on the NASS Flour Milling Products report. Exports are unchanged at 825 million bushels but there are offsetting by-class changes. Projected 2024-25 ending stocks are increased 3 million bushels to...
Correctionue to a clerical error, a public notice for the Port of Garfield’s budget hearing, published in last week’s East Washingtonian, should have read that the meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m....
POMEROY–Preliminary Election-Night returns show that some 79.50% of Garfield County's voters cast ballots in the 2024 General Election and it appears that conservative candidates and causes were favored by local balloteers. Washington's Fifth District will remain in the Republican Party as Michael Baumgartner outpolled Democrat Carmela Conroy 59.79% and 164,626 votes to Conroy's 110,352 votes and 40.08%. Here voters gave Baumgartner 79.89% and 1,037 votes to Conroy's 20.11% and 261 votes. Statew...
POMEROY-Hundreds of kids paraded in their costumes for Trick or Treat Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 31. Main Street businesses, decked out in spider webs and pumpkins, gave out candy and toys to the costumed trick or treaters. The Garfield County Memorial Hospital created an eighties-themed haunted house situation in their hallways with stops where candy was passed out by the residents, several of whom were in costume themselves. Trunk or Treat was held in the Hospital parking lot. The trick or...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed emails from a class action group, approved the date for a floating holiday, and approved a request to light the courthouse for Red Ribbon Week at their meeting on Nov. 4. In response to emails from a class action group, Commissioner Jim Nelson stated "We have reached out to outside agencies. We are taking this seriously." Details of the allegations were not discussed due to the fact that they concern an active inv...
SPOKANE–Innovia Foundation recently announced that Pomeroy is among the first eastern Washington and North Idaho communities selected for the Community Heart & Soul® initiative. The City of Pomeroy will be embarking on a two-year journey to engage residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, what future they want for it and how to achieve it. "In our small community, Heart & Soul will provide the direction and personality to facilitate bringing our legacy f...
POMEROY–Election Day Salad Bar and baked food sale will be held at the Catholic School on November 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Again, this election day, the Holy Rosary Alter Society will hold this fund raiser salad bar event that will foster many projects on their list. Also, be sure to purchase a goodie from their baked sale selection. Take-out orders are available by calling 208-791-6006 by 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5...
POMEROY–The traditional Veteran's Day program is scheduled at the High School gym on November 7 at 9 a.m. The traditional program will feature the popular slide show of veterans, and programs by the local school children, and a Quilt of Valor ceremony. Parents and public are invited and encouraged to attend....
David's brothers appeared before Samuel who called them present to choose from them a new King. David wasn't among them. He was faithfully out guarding the sheep. Though Samuel thought the Lord wanted a particular brother to be anointed because of his stature and appearance, the Lord said no. Finally, Samuel asked if someone was missing and David was brought in. Samuel understood why he was initially wrong about who would be anointed. He said, "Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord l...
POMEROY–Garfield County Public Health and the Garfield County Hospital District will sponsor a Drug take back and Wellness Fair on the Courthouse Lawn on October 25 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is the community's chance to dispose of expired prescription medications and an opportunity to receive a free medication lock box, Deterra bag and sharps container. In addition, local service departments: Pomeroy Partners, Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Garfield County Public Health, Garfield C...
PATAHA–The Flour Mill will host an Appreciation Banquet in honor of those who prioritize the advancement of the Pomeroy community on Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. The banquet will focus on the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce, organizations, and people who keep the community going. Attendees will also hear from keynote speaker is Rev. Pam Schmalling. This is not a fundraiser, and no charge for dinner. However, donations are welcomed. Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 29 at patahafl...
POMEROY–Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) will sponsor a "Skate Night" for local school children at Spinner's Maple Hall on November 2. Originally scheduled for October 26, it has been rescheduled for November 2 so those wishing to attend Little Guy Football games on October 26 are free to do so. SEWEDA will sponsor a great skate night for Elementary and Jr/Sr High School kids the following Saturday. It will give participants another chance to wear their costumes e...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Community Garden presents "Pumpkin Party at the corner of 3rd and Pataha St., on October 27 at 2-5 p.m. Join the activities of this seasonal event of music, food, and a free entry to win a free pumpkin to the first 25 kids. Costumes are encouraged....
POMEROY–A new two-month "Holiday/Fun in the Snow" art show is planned at the Blue Mountain Artesian Guild (BMAG) gallery on November 1. The artist reception is planned for November 7 at 5-7 p.m. Holiday season is here again and to kick off the spirit of the season, the BMAG will host an art show filled with holiday and seasonal fair. The featured adult artist is JD Brown, joined by local high school students as junior artists. Chelle Marie with Gypsy Styles will sponsor the s...
POMEROY––Ballots for the 2024 General Election will be mailed this week by the Garfield County Auditor's Elections Department. Ballots were to be mailed Wednesday, October 16, said Shanda Wolf, Elections Director, and are due by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Ballots may be delivered to the ballot boxes at the Garfield County Courthouse, or the 24-hour drive-up drop box accessible on the east side of the Courthouse, Wolf said. Ballots may also be mailed postage paid. Wolf advised tha...
POMEROY-The Pomeroy City Council announced Jim Harris's retirement, heard a proposal regarding a bus stop on Hwy 12, and discussed a nuisance notification position at their meeting on Oct. 8. Jim Harris, having served on the City Council for 10 years and eight months, announced his retirement. "I've enjoyed every bit of it," Harris said. He received a plaque commemorating his years of service at the meeting. The council heard a proposal from Jim McKeirnan about the creation of a bus stop on Dan...
Pirate football is continuing its winning season with a formidable 68-0 shut-out over Tekoa-Rosalia at Lybecker Field last Friday. Here Boone Schmidt (49) stepped in front of Tekoa-Rosalia receiver Soren Braun (88) and hustled 81 yards to the Pirate end zone for a pick six just before halftime. Backing Schmidt up is defensive back Jett Slusser (99). More Pirate athletics on page 10. -East Washingtonian photo by Naomi Scoggin...
In last week’s story regarding Commissioner Larry Ledgerwood’s statement of no confidence in Sheriff Drew Hyer, the quote “You can’t respond” should have been “You can respond,” and it was stated by County Commission Chairman Justin Dixon, not Ledgerwood. Dixon, not Ledgerwood, also said “You don’t have to respond. I know that’s a tough position to put you in.” The East Washingtonian regrets the error....
PENDLETON, Ore.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service (AFS) will hold public meeting to revise Land Management Plans for Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) on December 4 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 5 N. Pine St. at 5-8 p.m. AFS is revising the Land Management Plans for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests (Blue Mountains National Forests) and hosting a series of public meetings to bring a...