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WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla County Department of Community Health (WWCDCH), Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD), and the Washington State Department of Health have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in residents from Walla Walla and Franklin counties, diagnosed within the last week of September. Both people were most likely exposed within their county of residence. In addition, WSDA also announced two horse cases of West Nile virus, in Grant and Benton counties most likely exposed w...
DAYTON–Former Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich will give the keynote address when the Columbia County Republican Central Committee holds its annual Lincoln Day Dinner here Saturday, October 14 at the Fairground Pavilion. The annual celebration in honor of the sixteenth president of the United States will also feature updates from local legislators Rep. Mary Dye (R-9-Pomeroy) and Rep. Joe Schmick (R-9-Colfax), a representative of the Washington State Republican Party, National Republican Co...
POMEROY–Garfield County will hold a combined Appliance Amnesty, Tire Amnesty and free Chipper Day for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m.–2 p.m. the old rock pit off Gould City-Mayview Rd. Disposed items must fall within the following guidelines. Tires should have rims removed and be free of dirt and water. NO combine tires. Appliance items such as dishwashers, hot water heaters, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, washer/dryers, and freezers will be accepted. No TVs. What can you bring? Clean yard and garden debris will be...
The 2023 Garfield County Fair enjoyed a wonderful three-day run with outstanding weather, plenty of exhibits for visitors to peruse, a lively livestock auction and an action-packed rodeo. Here Weston Zipse won goat tail untying during that event at the Pony Puncher's Rodeo Sunday afternoon of Fair Weekend. There's more information and photos available on this web edition. -Submitted photo...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) introduced their newly hired operational manager and decided to surplus a 2015 Ford van at their meeting on September 18. The CTA has hired Callie Carnahan as the new operational manager, following an application and interview process. The 2015 Ford Transit van E507 will be listed to a government surplus website. The van has over 160,000 miles on the odometer, and has been relegated to second backup vehicle. It has not been used much s...
DAYTON–Three members of a Clarkston, Wash., family were injured in a single-car rollover accident on State Route 12, 10 miles east of Dayton Sunday, September 24. Driver Amanda J. Greene, 28, and passenger seven-year-old Kiera L Greene, are at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, and passenger Ayden K. Greene, 10, was treated at Dayton General Hospital following the 12:51 p.m. accident. The driver is reported to be in satisfactory condition, a Sacred Heart spokeswoman informs the C...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District established an investment policy and amount, received additional policy and accounting funding and passed several resolutions at their meeting on September 18. The Public Health District passed Resolution 2023-16, creating an investment policy for the District that follows the investment policy for Garfield County very closely, as well as Resolution 2023-17, approving an investment amount of $500,000. The Garfield County Treasurer will m...
The Garfield County Fair enjoyed sunshine and laughter like that which comes from these youngsters who were having a blast with the Balloon Man. There was something for everyone at this year's fair: food, fresh air, livestock, music, history, demonstrations...the list goes on and on. Visit https://www.eastwashingtonian.com/photos/09_21_2023 for more pictures from the weekend, including Friday evening's Fair Parade, exhibits such as fine art, food preservation, crafts and more. -EW photo by...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the cougar threat to Pomeroy, planned a resumption of previous meeting schedule, and approved contracts and resolutions at their meeting on September 18. Jim McKeirnan approached the board with a cougar attack on one of his sheep, located on Highway 12 just east of Pomeroy, and stated his concern for the safety of children and livestock. He found his ewe Sunday morning with injuries indicating an assault by a cougar a...
The hard work and diligence of Garfield County's young 4-H club and FFA chapter members were on full display at the Garfield County Fair....
POMEROY––A lightning storm that rumbled over the Tucannon Valley Thursday, September 7 sparked a wildfire in the vicinity of the Tucannon Hatchery and Cummins Creek the next day. The smoke from the fire was first spotted around 2 p.m. and Wildlife Area Manager Kari Dingman received a phone call from DNR at 2:30 p.m. The fire was located on Hatchery Ridge above the Tucannon Fish Hatchery and burned both sides of the ridge into the Tucannon and Cummings Creek. Air resources were called in by the D...
DAYTON–There are currently six wolf packs in SE Washington, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest newsletter. The region is divided into six groups: Touchet (8 members), Columbia (5 members), Tucannon (8 members), Grouse Flats (4 members), 139 Group (7 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 colonized areas, pack numbers will likely fluctuate now that most of the sui...
Jim and Laura Peterson, who live on Tucannon Road, spotted this moose roaming through their back yard recently. He didn't stop to say hello...instead, he just ambled by, enjoying a sunny September day....
Members of local 4-H clubs and FFA chapters received grand champion honors at the recently concluded Columbia County Fair....
POMEROY–The 2023 Garfield County Fair "Barn in the USA" begins Friday and continues through Sunday, September 15–17, opening at 10 a.m. and shuttering at 5 p.m. each day. The Garfield County Fair week began Tuesday when entries started arriving. Judging will take place at various times. The "Fair" opens Friday, highlighted by the traditional Fair Parade down Main Street on Friday night at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Teen Dance at the Concession breezeway at the fairgrounds between 7:30-10 p.m. Sat...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District Board of Commissioners approved a staff reappointment, two policy updates, and approved a letter of support to staff at their meeting on September 5. The reappointment of Andrew Park, M.D., as a part-time physician at Garfield County Memorial Hospital was approved. Dr. Park has been with GCHD since 2017. The Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan policy was updated to align with Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services...
DAYTON–Following a hearing here on September 6, plaintiff Neighbors United for Progress, a Columbia County political action committee, obtained a temporary restraining order from Court Commissioner Julie Karl, who found cause to enjoin Auditor Will Hutchens from placing the Proposition 2 on the General Election ballot. The measure would dissolve the library district, if approved by voters. It was authorized following a petition effort by defendant Jessica Ruffcorn and others in protest of the l...
POMEROY–City Council held two public hearings, approved five resolutions and an ordinance according to the minutes of their September 5 meeting. A public hearing held for the 2024-29 six-year transportation improvement plan received no comments, and the plan was adopted by the approval of resolution 23-05. A public hearing was also held for discussion of the booster pump project. Jack Peasley of South East Washington Economic Development Association stated that the project is an important factor...
POMEROY–The Stay Active and Independent for Life Class (SAIL), sponsored by Garfield County Public Health, returns for a ten-week program at the Senior Center located at 695 Main St., on Tuesday, September 26 through November 28, at 1:15-2:30 p.m. SAIL is a fitness program for adults 65 and older that provides an opportunity to exercise often to improve strength, endurance, and balance all to help prevent the chance of falling. To sign up for the class, please call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 509-843-3412. Space is limited t...
COLFAX–Pomeroy FFA member Colby Ledgerwood receive Grand Champion Fitting and Showing, and place third overall for FFA market steer. Ledgerwood took his steer Double Stuff to the Palouse Empire Fair last weekend where they place Grand Champion in the Jr/Sr FFA Fitting and Showing and third place overall for FFA Market Steer. They both worked hard to earn Grand Champion in Jr/Sr FFA Fitting and Showing and third Overall FFA Market Steer," said Amy Ledgerwood. "Colby is proud that Double Stuff c...
POMEROY–The traditional celebration announcing the new 2023 Hall of Fame Honoree will take place at Spinners Maple Hall on Saturday, September 16 at 6:30-8:30 a.m. This year, the Chamber of Commerce will recognize Susie Bowles as the 2023 Hall of Fame Fair Honoree. The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's annual tradition of honoring a long-time Garfield County Fair volunteer will be held at the Spinners Maple with a full Cowboy Breakfast. The award will be given by Pomeroy Chamber President Ashley D...
POMEROY–The School District (PSD) Board of Directors has accepted High School Principal resignation; hired two Paraprofessionals and a Junior High Basketball Coach at their meeting on August 29. Dan Wendt has resigned as Pomeroy Jr/Sr High School Principal. Rachel Gwinn is assuming the duties of High School Principal as well as Elementary Principal and PSD Superintendent. Jaden Steele and Hannah Ranes will be the two newest Title 1 Paraprofessionals, and Brock Ledgerwood will be the Junior H...
DAYTON–A local political action organization and two associated individuals have sued Dayton resident Jessica Ruffcorn, organizer of a petition to dissolve the Columbia County Rural Library District, also naming Columbia County, County Auditor Will Hutchens and Director of Elections Cathy Abel, seeking an injunction to prevent Proposition 2 from appearing on the November, 2023 General Election Ballot, and fees. The complaint was filed Tuesday, August 29. The complaint asserts that the proposition to dissolve the Columbia County Rural Library D...
DAYTON–An accidentally started fire in the 900 block of North Touchet Road was contained to around three or four acres with some vehicles, fencing and trees sustaining damage on Monday, August 28, but the flames were literally seconds from breaking out and erupting into a major fire incident, says Fire District 3 Chief Jeromy Phinney. The fire was accidentally started by homeowner Tom Konen, who was treating ground around his residence with gopher gasser, which caught on dry vegetation in the e...
DAYTON–Organ donation is a gift of life for the giver and the receiver, and here locally, Lisa Naylor is in need of a new kidney. Naylor recently spoke to the Walla Walla Valley Quilters Guild at their spring potluck about needing a kidney transplant. The news was well received, spurring an organ donor to speak up about organ donation. When Naylor spoke to the quilters, she informed the group that she has a genetic form of kidney disease that is at the critical stage requiring a transplant. S...