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POMEROY–The City Council announced funding securement for the Municipal Pool boiler; the tear-down of the pee-wee park roofed area; and passed the 2024 budget at the meeting on December 5. The Council announced that the Harold and Helen Shepherd Foundation has granted the city $70,000 to purchase a new boiler for the pool, along with $18,301.38 to be used for pool passes, cemetery mowing and trimming, and two new trimmers. Councilman Jim Harris stated …we really appreciate everything the...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a levy certification for all coextensive taxing districts certifications, held a budget hearing, and approved an inter-fund transfer at their meeting on December 11. The BOCC certified that they have reviewed all 2023-24 levy certifications from coextensive taxing districts including the Garfield County General Fund, the Garfield County Road Fund, the Mental Health Fund, the City of Pomeroy, the Port of Garfield County, Garf...
PATAHA–The Pataha Flour Mill 10th Annual Christmas Dinner and Program will occur in the Houser Room on Saturday, December 16 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. This year's Christmas program begins with a buffet dinner at 5 p.m. followed by feature favorite yuletide songs presented by area vocalists and instrumentalists, later a community carol sing. Reservation, please call 509-843-3799....
By Roger Harnack Special to the Dayton Chronicle/East Washingtonian WASHINGTON D.C. - The Biden and Inslee administrations have been colluding secretly with extremist environmental groups and four tribal governments on plans to breach dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers. A "confidential mediation document - not for distribution" on their dam-breaching efforts was leaked to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers last week, and then to the media Wednesday, Nov. 29. McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, represents...
POMEROY–Santa truly came to town, rolling down Main Street in the Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Engine 10 during the Starlight Christmas parade held November 24. The parade was part of the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Hometown Christmas event, which included Christmas shopping at local stores, cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, ornament crafting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild, and pictures with Santa in Pioneer Plaza following the parade. Frozen's Elsa appeared at RPW S...
POMEROY–The local Elementary School is being recognized by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) as a National ESEA Distinguished School and awarded $30,000 for exceptional student performance and academic growth. "I am proud of the hard work of students, staff, and administrators," said Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction. "Pomeroy Elementary School is being recognized for e...
POMEROY– Curiously, the pandemic has paid Pomeroy a dividend. Pomeroy natives Ray and Wendi Watson realized that working remotely during Covid-19 shutdowns meant they could come home to their roots. RPW Structural Engineering has opened at 778 Main Street by the Watsons. Ray received a BA in Civil Engineering and a MA in Structural Engineering from Washington State University, and worked 24 years as a partner in the engineering firm TM Rippey Consulting Engineers in Portland, Ore. Ray began e...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced an awarded grant, approved an agreement, and discussed exempting agriculture buildings from permits at their meeting on November 27. A Washington State Fairground Improvement grant was awarded for replacing the grandstands at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The grant will cover the $6,700 cost of the bleachers and the county will provide a 30% match in the form of Garfield County Public Works labor for the removal of the old bl...
PATAHA–The Mill's Christmas Tea is planned at the Flourmill on December 2, at 1 p.m. The Mill's Christmas Tea planned and organized by Westelle Scoggin, is open to the public. This event features an elegant tea time which includes tea, coffee and wassail, tasty treats made on location, music, and entertainment. Bring your friends and family to this joyous and festive occasion. It is offered through a free will donation....
POMEROY–Downtown is celebrating the Christmas season with the Twinkle Light shopping event for retail stores on Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5 p.m. Christmas is the time of the giving spirit and to help celebrate this wonderous season, downtown retail stores have plenty of gifts for friends, family-your whole Christmas gift giving list. The Pomeroy Pharmacy is open for candle light shopping from 5-6:30 p.m. with a 25% discount on giftware and florals, then take an additional 10% off a...
POMEROY–Holiday cheer will come rolling into town as the 2023 Hometown Christmas welcomes the holidays with a variety of activities, including the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, "Pictures with Santa," a Fun Run and other holiday pursuits here Friday, November 24. at 9 a.m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. The festivities start of bright and early Friday morning with the SoleKids Reindeer 5K Dash at 9 a.m. at Lybecker Field. Downtown Pomeroy will be humming with a...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy FFA Chapter will receive an $80,000 CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) Capital Equipment Grant, which will be shared by both agricultural programs, announced local School District Superintendent Rachel Gwinn this week. "We are so excited to announce that our Pomeroy FFA program is receiving $80,000 in grant money," said Gwinn. Kristina Knebel, Career and Technical Education Director, wrote and submitted a grant application for the CASE Capital Equipment G...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District Board discussed the Second Harvest schedule, fiber internet repairs, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on November 20. Second Harvest came during five months of 2023 and, after a break during December, will return 11 months out of the year in 2024. They will not be coming in December of 2024. The board discussed the need for Second Harvest’s visits in the community. Martha Lanman, Administrator for the district, expressed her tha...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council passed the 2024 property tax levy certification and resolution, recognized volunteers at the Crystal Springs Golf Course, and granted relief for a water overage charge at their meeting on November 20. The 2024 property tax will include a 1% increase over 2023, as passed in resolution 23-13. The levy certification that is submitted to the Garfield County board of commissioners includes new construction and will show an amount higher than reflected by the i...
POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox is now open at the Pomeroy Pharmacy and the Elementary School office until noon December 22, 2023. Children can mail their letters or wish lists to Santa using the special boxes located at the Pomeroy Pharmacy, 764 Main St., or the Pomeroy Elementary School office at 121 S. 10th Street. Letters do not require a stamp and will be accepted until noon on December 22, 2023. Parents, please include the child's full name and mailing address so Santa can send a r...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) opened applications for roadwork engineering consultant, approved an inter fund transfer and a letter to the City of Pomeroy at their meeting on November 20. The BOCC opened statements of qualifications for the position of roadwork engineering consultant on the Casey Creek project on the Kirby-Mayview road. The position includes design and construction consulting for the project. Selected firms will interview, and then one firm will e...
Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01) in demanding the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) grant immediate access to the "package of actions and commitments" recently negotiated in the mediation concerning the Columbia River System Operations. On October 31, 2023, the legal stay in the long-running court litigation related to the Columbia River S...
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce September's Employee of the Month, Josh Love, LPN. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "Josh cares for his patients and pays attention to the small details." Josh was born in Tucson, Ariz., and attended a public school from kindergarten through sixth grade. From middle school into his high school years, he was homeschooled until he received his GED in 2004. Josh's father was in the restaurant business and so naturally h...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed the fate of the 2015 Ford Transit van that was listed as surplus several months ago, amended a Washington State Department of Transportation grant, and adopted a hazard mitigation plan at their meeting on November 20. After two winners failed to respond, the 2015 Ford Transit van was relisted and has been sold for $18,200. The paperwork has been completed and the new owner has picked up the van. The van was sold for $1,100 m...
PENDLETON–Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. Locally, permits are available at Circle K/General Store in Dayton, Pomeroy Food Center in Pomeroy, and at the Tollgate Crossing Store, Tollgate, Ore. All National Forests offer Christmas tree permits online as an added convenience for the public and alternative to in-person interactions. Christmas tree permits p...
POMEROY-The School District No. 110 student body honored local veterans with a ceremony of songs, poems, a slideshow, a Quilt of Valor presentation, and a surprise return during the ceremony at the High School Gymnasium November 8. The assembly honored the Pomeroy Veterans and featured poems written by members of the sixth-grade class, a song from the youngest classes of Pomeroy Elementary School, and a slideshow of Pomeroy's veterans. Quilts of Valor were awarded to Mike Lockard (four years...
POMEROY–The City Council discussed replacing the boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool, held two public hearings, and passed several resolutions at their meeting on November 7. The boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool has broken and a grant application for funding to replace it has been denied. The estimated cost of the boiler is between $60,000 and $70,000. The council discussed avenues to find funding, but announced that if the boiler is not replaced the pool will not open for the 2024 s...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners passed two resolutions and accepted a preliminary budget, as well as discussed repairs at the Central Ferry boat dock at their meeting on November 7. The Port boat dock at Central Ferry is in need of repairs. Port Manager Diane Ruchert has been in conversation with the offices of State Representative Mary Dye, Congressional Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senator Patty Murray about funding for the project. The commissioners approved R...
POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and "Pictures with Santa" Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Begin Friday's morning festivities with the SoleKids Reindeer 5K Dash at 9 a.m., then check out downtown businesses for gifts, treats and other Hometown Christmas activities at 3 p.m. Stake out your place along Main Street early for the annual Starlight Parade event beginning at 5 p.m., so you don't miss S...
POMEROY––Incumbent Pomeroy Mayor G. Paul Miller was outpolled by challenger Jack Peasley, who received 402 votes and 78.67% of the vote compared to Miller's 109 votes, or 21.33%, tipping the decision to Peasley, according to unofficial results from the 2023 General Election on November 7. The post of mayor is for a four-year term. Ballots from 759 of Garfield County's 1,652 voters were counted by Election Day, with 45.94% turning out. The race for City Council Position 2 appears to be going to R...