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By Melody Tillinghast POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce presented John Gates, Jack Peasley, Mark Waldher, James Fuchs, John Hill, and Anne Walsh with the 2023 Hometown Hero awards during the Cowboy Breakfast at Spinner's Hall on September 15, 2024. Also, during Cowboy Breakfast, Bill Cox accepted the Fair Honoree award for the late Terrilie Cox. The 2023 Lifetime Achievement went to John Gates. John Gates, born in Lewiston, has been a lifelong resident of Pomeroy. He went to WSU to become a m...
BELLEVUE-The Washington State Republic Party (WAGOP), Chairman Jim Walsh, and Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton have jointly filed a lawsuit in federal court, pertaining to election integrity. The lawsuit alleges that Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs colluded to rescind the State Constitution's mandatory 30-day waiting period required before people in Washington state can legally register to vote. "This is an urgent election integrity issue that...
POMEROY–There are currently six wolf packs in southeastern Washington, according to pack numbers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 2023 Annual Report. The Touchet pack counts nine members, Columbia (3 members), Tucannon (5 members), Grouse Flats (10 members), Couse (formerly 139 Group) (5 members), and Butte Creek (6 members). Captures are continuing as the opportunity arises to try to get working collars in each of the packs. Due to the dynamic nature of packs in newly c...
POMEROY–The City Council received word from Keller and Associates last week, that progress has been made on the final piece of funding for the Booster Pump Project. According to Stillman Norton, the Clarkston branch manager, things are starting to take shape. The City of Pomeroy received authorization from the Washington State Department of Health to proceed with bidding for the proposed booster station on September 10. This site will provide necessary water supply to the City's upper p...
Excellent weather conditions and plenty to see and do marked the 2024 Garfield County Fair....
POMEROY–The School Board was advised at the August 20 meeting that enrollment continues to increase with new enrollments for both schools. According to the School Board minutes, current numbers are as follows: TK-20; K-24; 1st-15; 2nd-18; 3rd-16; 4th-29; 5th-19; and 6th-23. Teachers Kristina Knebel, Nettie Severs, Tai Bye and Fred Knebel were approved for out-of-field instructing, and spring coaches’ evaluations were approved. Business Manager Kelly McKeirnan was waiting for a quote on a lawn mower; and will most likely purchase said equ...
POMEROY-Jeff and Jerilyn Hall are coming to the Pomeroy City Park for an evening of worship and prayer on Sunday, September 22 at 5 p.m. The Halls have been holding similar events in towns nearby, where they offered altar calls and baptisms....
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9 will announce legislation to restore the power of decision-making to local communities most effected by energy projects on September 13, 2024. "Today (Sept. 13, 2024), I am announcing legislation that will restore the power of decision-making to the communities most affected by energy projects in our state. For too long, the system has been broken, disempowering local communities, and undermining the hard work of county commissions, professional planning staff, and l...
BuzzFeed's article on 23-year-old sociology and education graduate student Kelsey Russell reveals the thirst that Gen Z has for accurate information. She received 1.7 million views on one reading of the New York Times. While at least half of Gen Zers say they get their news from social media, Russell said she realized she wasn't getting "the full picture." Unfortunately, the onslaught of constant information and misinformation is creating a weary audience among our Gen Z and Millennial...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) rendered its decision on the CUP moratorium, discussed planning commission applications and historic preservation at the meeting on Sept. 9. The moratorium on Conditional Use Permit applications of alternative energy projects and telecommunication facilities will be maintained as-is for a term of six months. "Our intention is not to eliminate these projects," Commissioner Jim Nelson said. "We just want to do it right, especially l...
POMEROY–Pack up grandma and grandpa and the whole family and head to the Garfield County Fairgrounds for 2024's "Sunflower Daze" September 13-15. There will be new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum in addition to the many great exhibits, music, games, food vendors and other attractions. The conditions ought to be favorable as Friday's high temperature is anticipated to be 72° F. and partly cloudy, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday the high will be in the mi...
PENDLETON-The last large fire closure area on the Umatilla National Forest was lifted September 7. After a very active 2024 fire season suppressing the fires, the Pomeroy Ranger District is facing a long fire recovery period. The fire closure enabled crews the chance to provide some road repair, hazardous tree removal, post public safety signs and initial assessment of damage to the district. All of this work aimed to reduce the number of hazards that were the result of the Cougar Creek fire....
PENDLETON—The lighting that occurred Sunday night has led to 11 new fires over the past 48 hours throughout Umatilla National Forest. The largest is Trout Two at seven acres, which is located 24 miles east of Ukiah on the North Fork John Day Ranger District. Firefighters have active suppression efforts happening on all the new starts, according to the U.S.F.S. as of Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Forest personnel will continue scouting for potential new smoke reports. More smoke reports are expected throughout the next few days as more thundersto...
POMEROY–An assessment is being conducted on the W.T. Wooten Wildlife area to determine the effects of infrastructure on the Tucannon River. The assessment will consider the effects on the river’s health, effects on endangered fish populations, opportunities to maintain or enhance recreational opportunities, and possible lake improvements. The assessment is covering the floodplain areas of the Wildlife Area, including the Tucannon River, lakes, campgrounds, and associated facilities. This survey, being led by the Washington Department of Fis...
By Roger Harnack Ritzville-Adams County Journal RITZVILLE–Ninth Legislative District Senator Mark Schoesler was released on his own recognizance Saturday, August 31, after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and hitting another vehicle, twice. Schoesler, 67, of Ritzville, was arrested by citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol following the Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo. Schoesler's blood-alcohol level was 0.14 at the time of his a...
SPOKANE–The AgWest Farm Credit Board of Directors has selected Bill Perry to serve as the next President and CEO of AgWest Farm Credit, which serves customer-members in a seven-state Farm Credit territory in the West, headquartered in Spokane, Wash. Perry, now serving as AgWest's Chief Lending Officer, will follow current President and CEO Mark Littlefield and will assume CEO responsibilities on Jan. 1, 2025, following a planned transition period. The CEO transition has been an integral part o...
POMEROY–The Denny Ashby Library summer reading challenge "Adventure Begins at Your Library concluded in August with many finishers. Winners received cash and prizes donated by Meyers Hardware, Friends of the Library, and Mason's Evening Star Lodge, No. 30. "Participants in the Bingo Challenge read a variety of books and turned in bingo cards documenting titles read," said Lillian Heytvelt. "The Friends of the Library drew the winning names at their August meeting." The winners this year are H...
COLUMBIA COUNTY–Yellow Star Thistle is an invasive species and, according to the Washington State Noxious Weed Board, invades millions of acres of rangeland where it can cause damage to grazing animals. Yellow starthistle is a biennial plant that goes that grows 18-36 inches with a deep taproot, winged stems and covered in white woolly hairs. The rosette is yellow in color and are in a star-like arrangement. The plant is most likely on disturbed ground and found in grassland, wooded areas, a...
By Charlotte Baker PULLMAN–Pomeroy’s Distinguished Young Women (DYW) scholarship program representative Isabella Field participated in the YDW of Washington contest on August 3. She secured a $600 scholarship during the week-long event. Field, the daughter of Jayci and Chris Field of Pomeroy, competed with seven other area high school seniors for a chance to represent Washington State in Mobile, Ala. During the “Barbie” themed event, she played a piano piece, “Linus and Lucy” by Vince Guaraldi for her talent, participated in several int...
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair "Sunflower Daze" is September 13-15 at the Garfield County Fairgrounds and will feature many great shows and attractions including new exhibits at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum. Preliminary entry arrivals begin Thursday with livestock weigh-in, ending the day with the 4-H Horse Show. Kids are encouraged to entry a project for a chance for "Special Awards Just for KIDS!" Other features anyone might like to enter is Canning and P...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed emails received from a Garfield County class action group, as well as the planning commission at their meeting on August 26. The county has received emails from a class action group in Garfield County, expressing concern over transparency and public information regarding the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Jim Nelson stated that an active investigation is being taken by an outside agency at the board's req...
OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually on July 19 to discuss several carnivore topics including proposed changes to cougar hunting seasons and the state listing status of gray wolves. First, the Commission delegated a rule making petition to establish a spring black bear depredation permit season to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) director. The director will review the merits of the petition and decide whether to accept the petition to initiate...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) offers in-person and hybrid courses for prospective hunters to utilize when completing mandatory hunter education courses. WDFW offers fully in-person hunter education courses as well as hybrid courses that combine online and in-person learning. The in-person course, consisting of roughly 15 hours of instruction, is taught over multiple days and includes a field portion. This course is highly recommended for students seeking a valuabl...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be deploying body-worn cameras to all 152 commissioned law enforcement officers beginning in September. The program aims to boost accountability, transparency, and safety in natural resource law enforcement. The body-worn camera program is being implemented next month, following a comprehensive review and trial period, during which feedback from officers and stakeholders was incorporated to ensure that the technology meets the needs of the agency and the community. “This program...