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POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved an addition to the court security project, additional information to directional signage, and an inter-department reimbursement at their meeting on November 6. Part of the security updates in the court security project includes installing a secure access key card opening to several doors. The commissioners approved including two more doors on their list of updates. Installation and equipment for the two doors will add a...
"I vant to Trick or Treat!" this elaborately attired mini Dracula might be heard saying during Pomeroy's Trick or Treat Main Street on Halloween, October 31. Click on Photos to see more Halloween pictures....
POMEROY––The WT Wooten Floodplain Management Plan did not receive any funding in the 2023-25 Biennium so no lake rehabilitation projects will be moving forward at this time, reports the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). In cooperation with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Nez Perce Tribe, WDFW is conducting an assessment of the Tucannon River and associated infrastructure from Camp Wooten ELC to just north of the WT Wooten Headquarters. The assessment will be used to drive the designs of the...
Wednesday, Nov 8 Veteran’s Day Assembly–High School Gym–9 a.m. Thursday, Nov 9 Cloud Walker Wind Project Open House–City of Lewiston Community Center, Lewiston–4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov 10 Corn Stalks & Cranberries Craft Fair–Spinners Hall–11 A.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov 11–8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Corn Stalks & Cranberries Craft Fair–Spinners Hall Monday, Nov 13 Free presentation–Teaching in Polish High School No.3–Denny Ashby–7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 16 Food Bank Distribution Day–865 Main St.–9 a.m.-12 p.m....
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) announced Thursday, November 5, it will seek an agreement to link the state's cap-and-trade program with the California-Quebec market to lower prices for carbon dioxide emissions allowances. Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee, issued this statement following the announcement: "California has the highest gas prices in the country and the third highest retail electricity rates in the c...
LIND–Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatality collision that occurred Monday, October 30 on State Route 395 near Lind. The collision occurred around 3:30 a.m. on southbound SR 395 at mile post 81 involving an unknown vehicle(s) and a pedestrian. Tragically the pedestrian was killed as a result of the collision. The pedestrians' body was discovered in the roadway by law enforcement driving in the area (next of kin has been n...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is once asking hunters in the Eastern Region (Region 1 including Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties) to have harvested deer and elk tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal illness of deer, elk, caribou, and moose. CWD has not been detected in Washington but has been confirmed in four Canadian provinces and 30 U.S. states, including Idaho. Hunter c...
By Chris Corry SEATTLE–Jeff Bezos is trading the shores of Lake Washington for the beaches of South Florida. The announcement of his move has made news for various reasons but most notable is the impact of the recently enacted Washington "excise tax" on capital gains would have on the Amazon Founder. As noted by our friends at the Tax Foundation, Jeff Bezos sold about $15 billion in stocks before the new law took effect, potentially saving over $1 billion in taxes. Moving his primary residency t...
OLYMPIA–Sen. Mark Schoesler is encouraging teenagers in the 9th Legislative District to apply to become a Senate page during the upcoming 2024 legislative session in Olympia. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, is allowed to sponsor several students as pages during the 60-day session, which starts Jan. 8 and ends March 7. "Being a page during a legislative session is a great way to see the state Legislature in action and learn how it functions," said Schoesler. "Pages have a chance to meet and work with o...
POMEROY–Garfield County and City of Pomeroy voters have until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 7 to mail or deliver their ballots to the Garfield County Auditor or place them in an designated ballot box. (See sidebar.) The Auditor's Election Day hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. In this general election, the mayor's race has two contenders, incumbent G. Paul Miller and Jack Peasley; City Council member No. 1 is Rachel Anderson; City Council member No. 2 has two candidates seeking the position, Roni F...
POMEROY–Ballot drops are in two designated boxes only; one is located inside the Garfield County Auditor's Office and the other box east of the Courthouse and is drive-up assessable. Please DO NOT use the black courthouse drop box at the front of the building. You will notice it is clearly posted "NO BALLOTS." Any ballots deposited there will not be counted....
POMEROY–The local FFA Chapter and Conservation District hosted the Garfield County Career Development competitive event here Wednesday, October 18, welcoming 43 teams from around the area. Dayton FFA competed at the event with successful scores; Pomeroy FFA placed 8th. Both teams will move on to compete at the State contest near Moses Lake on Nov. 7....
I became a Pomeroy resident when my father brought our family here, when he took a position as a history teacher in 1967. I went on to graduate with the class of 1971, left Pomeroy and lived in many places around the U.S. That has been an incredible experience which opened the opportunity for continued education here in our country and overseas. That experience expanded the development of many job skills that have benefited me and in my business over the years. Before I came to Pomeroy, I lived...
POMEROY–The District School Board was advised that the district is accepting Shepherd Grant proposals; was asked to reinstate cheerleading as a sport; and heard other business activities including conference scheduling, and the Veteran’s Day assembly, during the recent meeting October 24. Superintendent Rachel Gwinn announced that the district accepted Shepheard Foundation grant proposals which were then turned in on Friday, October 27. The Board was approached by Chelsea Eaton to consider reinstating High School Cheerleading as a sport. She...
POMEROY–The School District will hold their Annual Veteran’s Day program, open to the public, in the High School gymnasium on November 8, at 9 a.m. Elementary students will sing patriotic songs, a slide presentation of local military honorees will be made and at least four local veterans will receive Quilts of Valor as part of the Veteran’s Day tradition. This program gives students, staff, the community, and area residents a time to honor local veterans and pay tribute to those who gave their lives for protecting our country, liberty, and f...
POMEROY-The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild (BMAG) had eighteen participants in their Man Cave show which ended October 25. The "Man Cave" reception was well attended which introduced the eighteen featured artists for this year's show. "The reception was well received," said Linda McKeirnan, BMAG board member. "It's great that all the guys participated." The featured junior artists were the students of the BMAG summer art programs which explored painting, clay and more. The show was sponsored by...
POMEROY–Free Chipper Day at the old rock pit for county residents Saturday, Nov 4 at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garfield County will host a free Chipper day for county residents this Saturday, Nov. 4 at the old rock pit located off Gould City-Mayview Road. What can you bring? 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 pine needles in garbage bags, that’s fine, but...
POMEROY–In the East Washingtonian article “County Resident brings concerns over third-party vote counting” Garfield County Auditor McKenzie Lueck was quoted to say “she does have the staffing to be able to hand-count the ballots…” It should have read: “she does NOT have the staffing to be able to hand-count the ballots...
My name is John Hirsch and I am running for City Council. VMI instills in its graduates the desire to pursue careers in public service, not just in the military but as "Citizen Soldiers," to serve our country and our communities. I have tried to live up to that throughout my adult life. I have lived in Pomeroy for 20 years and have worked with the Sheriff's Office, Emergency management, 911, and Garfield County Transportation. I have lived in many parts of the U.S. and can say that I am proud...
Cheerleaders keeping the Pomeroy Pirate rooting section loud and supportive were also sporting pink attire to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention this week in Pomeroy. Some of the cheering contingent included Sidney Wolf, Peyton Newberg, Myka Horal and Daphne Waldher, in the front row, and the three furthest to the right in the back row are Nola Claassen, Allie Gingerich and Allie Van Vogt. Numerous others were pitching in with lots of cheering and commotion as the Pirates downed the...
POMEROY-The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a memorandum of understanding and the purchase of an internet switch, as well as heard election concerns from a county resident at their meeting on October 23. Jeff Barnett brought his concern over election equipment, particularly the use of computers for ballot counting, and the inaccessibility of information about them to the board. He stated he was concerned about third party vote counting, and the opportunity for...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council announced that they will begin charging 25% of current water and sewer rates for vacant properties, heard a request for alley vacation, and approved an application for a Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund grant at their meeting on October 10. The council announced that software issues that delayed collection of vacant property water and sewer fees of 25% of current rates have been fixed and collection will begin January 1. The decision to c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved an amendment to the Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) contract with Washington State Conservation Commission, a quote for a ballistic barrier for the judge's bench in the Garfield County Courthouse, and an emergency vacation cash-out at their meeting on October 10. The approved amendment to the VSP contract provides Garfield County with an additional $47,000 to be used for monitoring water quality. According to board c...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed a van listed as surplus last month, as well as proceeding plans for a proposed building at their meeting on October 23. The 2015 Ford Transit van E507 that was listed for auction after September’s CTA meeting was bid upon, but the winning bidder backed out after the auction was closed. The van will be offered to the runner-up bid at $16,500, only $100 less than the winning bid. The designing for the joint CTA and Garfield C...