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POMEROY––Editor and Publisher Charlotte Baker this July 19 marked five years since taking the helm of Pomeroy’s community newspaper. “It’s been a real treat,” she commented. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know such a wonderful community,” Baker said, “and extending my friendship into an area that as a child I used to have a connection to through school, 4-H and FFA, but was not as connected as an adult. The Bakers purchased the business from Michael Tom on July 19, 2018, to follow the 30-year editor and publisher of the now 141-year-old newspaper. “I...
SEATTLE–The receiver for Columbia Pulp I, LLC has filed motions to reject unexpired leases and a hearing is set for August 15, 2023, in King County Superior Court. Two leases were to HYG Financial Services, Inc., which operates under the names Hyster Capital and Yale Financial Services, according the HYG Financial Services website. Hyster and Yale are national brands of forklift equipment, according to the website. Five leases were to Pacific Office Automation, (POA) a company which leases o...
WALLA WALLA-The Warrior Pledge program promoted by Walla Walla Community College (WWCC), will expand to include new students from 15 counties in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, who cannot afford the cost of college. WWCC invites new students from around the region to join the Warrior Pledge program, which covers tuition and fees. After launching in six counties last fall, Walla Walla Community College is expanding its Warrior Pledge pilot program to include new students from 15 counties in...
A single-car rollover July 9, about a mile east of Waitsburg on Highway 12 resulted in a totaled vehicle and roadside vegetation catching fire, and the driver was saved from injury by a passerby, according to the Washington State Patrol. Justin Brady, 47, Kennewick was eastbound when he lost control of the 1997 Mazda pickup he was driving, overcorrected and rolled, according to Trooper Jacob Grandstaff. The pickup went toward a power pole, struck a fence and caught fire, an alert passerby...
POMEROY–Fourth of July events here included an indoor potluck picnic at the Pataha Flour Mill on July 4 and the annual Alvin Landkammer Scholarship Fund firework show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on July 5. The Pataha Flour Mill's potluck picnic was very well attended. The program featured patriotic songs, pledges of allegiance to the American flag, the Christian flag, and the Bible, and shared stories of patriotism and the meaning of freedom. Attendees filled nearly every seat in the M...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced a change to their meeting schedule; discussed new clean energy construction in the county with Washington State Representative Mary Dye; opened bids for surplus vehicles at their meeting on July 10; and heard from the Blue Mountain Action Council. The BOCC announced their meeting schedule will change to meet every other week, with their next meeting scheduled for July 24. Representative Dye met with the board and...
POMEROY–The Scott Williams and Ed Dahmen team won the High School Golf Program Annual Fourth of July fundraiser tournament at Crystal Springs Gold Club on July 4. It was sponsored by several local businesses and two from the Lewis and Clark Valley. Out of 21 participating teams, Williams and Dahmen won the Fourth of July Golf Tournament with a score of one under par 61 in the three-format tournament. The Al Damron and Scott Young team finished second at 63 with Dean and Deavon Caruso coming i...
COLUMBIA/GARFIELD Counties–The Umatilla National Forest Service moved to Public Use Restrictions Phase A as of July 11, 2023. Due to the increased fire danger and dry weather conditions, Phase A of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for smoking, off-road travel, and chainsaw has gone into effect in the Umatilla National Forest at July 11. Phase A is the first level of restrictions, implemented when fire danger is moderate to high. Phase A include: • Smoking is allowed only in enclosed vehicles,...
BAKER CITY– Effective 12:01 a.m. on July 14, 2023, the fire danger rating level across the all Wallowa-Whitman National Forest fire danger rating areas (FDRA's) will be increased to "High". Affected FDRA's include: Juniper-Sagebrush, Canyon Grasslands, Western Forested, Southern Blues, Central Blues, and Northern Blues. To view a map of the affected areas, go to the Blue Mountain Interagency Dispatch Center, and can be located at http://bmidc.org/fdra-map.shtml Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Fi...
MOSES LAKE, Wash.–Garfield sent two 4-H judging teams and one individual to completed at the state 4-H Livestock Judging event there on June 24, scoring well. The two teams were made up of Garfield County and one Columbia County 4-H members. They are from back left to right Jack Baser, Judson Hall, Tyler Dixon, Kendyl Tetrick, Sidney Wolf, and Treyton Kimble. Front row is Robbie Wolf and Ladd Baser One of the Intermediate team members competing were Jack Baser, Treyton Kimble, Tyler Dixon, a...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors accepted the resignation of Maureen Scoggin and approved a bid for re-roofing the Elementary school at their meeting on June 27. PSD accepted Maureen Scoggin’s resignation as Elementary Librarian and art teacher. Scoggin has retired after many years of teaching at Pomeroy Elementary School. Her positions will be filled in-house. The board approved a re-roofing bid from W. McKay Construction out of Kennewick for $239,484. Gutters and...
DAYTON–The Columbia County Health Department received notification from the Washington State Public Health Laboratory of a bat presumed to have rabies on June 28. There was human exposure to this bat. The exposed person is undergoing preventative treatment from a healthcare provider. This is the first positive case of rabies in a bat in Columbia County for several years. “While an estimated 1% of bats in the wild are affected with rabies, you should always be cautious around bats, as they’re the primary source of rabies in Washington State...
DAYTON–Voters in Columbia County and the City of Dayton will see a proposition on the General Election ballot asking for approval to form a pool-only Park and Recreation District that will encompass the rural portions of the county and the City of Dayton, save the town of Starbuck and a handful of northwestern residences that are in the Prescott P & R District, County Commissioners unanimously approved July 3. After hearing public comment and board discussion, Commissioner Marty Hall's motion t...
DAYTON–Library Director Todd Vandenbark has submitted his letter of resignation, Board Chair Jay Ball informed library trustees meeting June 26, and Ball later learned on June 28 that an initial petition to dissolve the rural library district did not have enough valid signatures. During the board's June 26 meeting, trustees were unaware that the petition was short valid signatures. A letter addressed to Ball was received from Auditor Will Hutchens on June 28. This was two days before the d...
DAYTON-Something unusual took place in Dayton on June 22-23. A film production came to town to make the short film, "Color of Threads" written by Walla Walla University alum Josie Henderson. The inspiration for the story came from the mother of one of her close friends who lost her entire immediately during the Holocaust. Something she said she learned from her experience made a lasting impression – to love and not hate. This is the foundational message in Color of Threads, though its plot is i...
CLARKSTON, Wash.–The Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) and Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) are offering "The Business Basics Lunch & Learn" series at the WWCC Career and Workforce Building on 1470 Bridge Street, in Clarkston, Wash. for eight consecutive classes each Wednesday, beginning June 21 through August 9 at 12-1 p.m. Lunch and class materials will be provided for each attendee. SEWEDA is partnering with WWCC to offer an eight-week series of classes s...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) approved a request for funding at their meeting on June 20, and approved several agreements at their meeting on June 26. The commissioners approved $3,000 funding for an ice machine that will be placed at the county shop. The BOCC approved a request for setting off fireworks at the Garfield County Fairgrounds during the June 26 meeting for the days of July 4 and 5, provided the hay is removed from the field. The board also approved i...
LEWISTON–Devon Caruso, became the first Lewis and Clark State College golfer to be voted a CSC Academic All-American. He earned a spot on the 2022-23 Academic All-America Men’s At-Large Second Team after a phenomenal season as a Warrior. Caruso, a 2018 Pomeroy High School graduate and a fifth year Lewis and Clark State College (LC) senior, completed his career as a two-time All-Cascade Conference honoree and served as the LC State Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) president in his fin...
POMEROY– "Glory Grove" a first novel written by local resident Gary Bye, has received the Benjamin Franklin Silver Award in the Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (Fiction) category of Independent Book Publishers Association's contest. The contest received close to 1,800 entries. "It's a very bid honor for a prestigious award," Bye said. "It made all the work worthwhile." He stated that the novel has been well received, both in the county and in distant places. Bye, who has written n...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District (GCPH) discussed the community health assessment, the Summer Market, and the Second Harvest mobile food bank at their meeting on June 20. The final version of the community health assessment, conducted early this year, has been released. It includes data from the You Are Heard survey campaign as well as stating where the district has begun addressing concerns. Copies of the assessment will be available to the public from the GCPH office l...
DAYTON–Following a public hearing in which no members of the public gave any testimony, Columbia County Commissioners voted unanimously to dissolve the Flood Control Zone District (FZCD) at the work session here Monday, June 26. In discussion after the hearing was closed by Chairman Ryan Rundell, commissioners Marty Hall and Jack Miller, and Public Works Director Grant Morgan explored the logistics of the future receipt of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds. Morgan i...
DAYTON–The Port of Columbia reviewed the Comprehensive Plan with consultants from Maul, Foster and Alongi which focused on the Lyons Ferry Marina property, a Port asset; heard a report from Concessionaires Joanne and Wally Knouf; reviewed the other assets and the broadband projects at the June 14 meeting. Also discussed was progress in hiring an Economic Development Coordinator and the possible purchase and rehabilitation of a privately owned downtown property. Lyons Ferry Marina KOA Concessiona...
DAYTON–A 39-year-old Dayton resident had his first appearance in Columbia County Superior Court here Friday, June 23, and faces a charge of first-degree robbery in connection with a June 20 alleged armed robbery of the My Dad's Place Bar at 127 East Main Street. Joshua D. Bye, who lives in the 100 block of West Cameron Street, was released on $50,000 unsecured personal recognizance bond on condition of wearing an alcohol-monitoring device and surrendering all firearms to the Columbia County S...
DAYTON–School Board accepted the resignation of director Korinda Wallace; heard a briefing on this year's sixth grade Camp Wooten trip by coordinator Jamie Trump; 2023-24 superintendent and secondary principal employment contracts were approved; and other regular department and budget reports during the June 21 meeting. Wallace has stepped down from the board and the remaining directors approved her resignation and will be advertising for those living in the boundaries for Position No. 1 to s...
DAYTON–Columbia County Commissioners will take input from members of the public for and/or against formation of a county-wide pool district at a hearing set for 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, in the Columbia County Commissioner’s Office. A petition has been submitted to the Commissioners requesting formation of the pool district. A final decision by the Board will depend upon the information presented at this hearing....