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POMEROY–The Appaloosa Solar Project, a joint venture by Pac Soleil and Qcells responding to Puget Sound Energy's request for proposal, was the topic of an informational meeting at the Pomeroy Junior/Senior High School January 18. The project, owned by James Shretter and Peter Besenovsky of Pac Soleil, is planned to be placed on lands owned by the Barr, Klaveano and Morgan families, straddling Highway 127, about 18 miles from Pomeroy. It is split into two phases. Phase one will cover 900 a...
POMEROY–A replacement Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy for four years, and a six-year Capital levy will be on a special February 14, 2023 ballot for voter approval in Garfield County. Funds from the 2019-approved four-year EP&O levy and the capital levy will expire December, 2023. Ballots will be mailed on or before January 27. The Pomeroy School District has two separate measures on the February 14, 2023 special election. The four-year EP&O levy (2024-27) which will collect $...
POMEROY–Columbia Grain International (CGI) has donated 15 cases of its Balanced Bushel Line of Beans and Pulses to Food Banks and Senior Centers in Garfield, Columbia and Whitman Counties. Using CGI in-kind contribution to Feed the Children, the donation includes 10,000 bags of assorted Balanced Bushel varieties to be distributed to hungry families and communities throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and North Dakota. Columbia Grain Int'l has recently expanded into Consumer Priced Goods (...
WASHINGTON STATE–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9, has introduced legislation, House Bill 1270, to create a Washington State Commission on Boys and Men, first-of-its-kind in the nation. (See "Olympia Update, page 2) "HB1270 focus on key areas involving males, including education, jobs, careers, and financial health, fatherhood and family relationships, physical and mental health, and the experiences of males in the criminal justice system and other court systems," Dye said. The Global Initiative for Boys & M...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) board discussed the arrival of a new van, insurance for the year of 2023, and elected chair and vice-chair positions at their meeting on January 17. The 2023 Ford Transit van that has been on order has arrived. The title has caught up with the van, after being delayed at the time of last month’s meeting. Some detailing work is being completed, and then the van will be on Pomeroy’s streets. Adam Hodges and Rochelle Williams of Obenl...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a contract amendment, discussed an outdated county ordinance, a rapid design study for Garfield County's rural areas, and Garfield County's position on marijuana and cannabis growth operations at their meeting on January 23. They also rejected a contract amendment and discussed the possibility of a county ordinance against nuisance and junk properties at their meeting on January 17. The BOCC approved an amendment to their contract with th...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Commissioners discussed the creation of a Broadband Action Team, finishing the Pataha broadband project, and passed a resolution at their meeting on January 17. The Port will be involved in the Broadband Action Team (BAT) for Garfield County that is being convened, but they will not be taking the lead. Garfield County will be the lead entity, with County Commissioner Jim Nelson heading it up. The Fiber-To-The-Home broadband project that has been constructed i...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council held public hearings on Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures and an updated Water System Plan, discussed donations for the Tennis Court Retrofit project, and discussed a possible Low and Moderate Income (LMI) survey, according to the minutes from their January 10 meeting. No public comment was received for the hearing on the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures, presented by Stillman Norton of Keller Associates. The goals and measures are a part of the u...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) fare welled retiring Road Crew Chief Rodney Norland, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on January 9. The BOCC installed McKenzie Lueck as Clerk of the Board and discussed parking solutions for the Spring Jackpot show with representatives of the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and the Jackpot at their meeting on January 3. Rodney Norland is retiring after 33 years with Garfield County. His position has been filled by S...
With the year 2022 distinctly in the rear-view mirrors of Garfield County, Pomeroy and its residents, we offer this look back at the previous year and those events, activities and other newsworthy happenings that appeared in the pages of your community newspaper, the East Washingtonian. January 6: The Garfield County Board of Commissioners signed an agreement to match a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture Fair Project. The grant amounts to $81,000 and will be used for...
OLYMPIA–The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reports the year-end minimum population count for 2021 was at least 206 known wolves in 33 known packs including at least 19 breeding pairs. Annual wolf population surveys are conducted in the winter because wolf populations experience the least amount of natural fluctuation during this time. Counting the population at the end of each year allows for comparable year-to-year trends at a time of year when the wolf population is most stable. The y...
SPOKANE–Innovia, the community foundation serving 20 counties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, is currently accepting applications for funding through its annual Community Grants Program. Grants totaling more than $1 million will be awarded in the following impact areas: Arts and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, Economic Opportunity, Education and Youth Development, and Quality of Life. Applications are due by February 16, and awards will be announced on May 22. The maximum award amount is $20,000, with most grants in the range of $2,500 ...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) decided to lower the courthouse flag, passed a supplemental budget resolution, and signed a service agreement at their meeting on December 27. The commissioners agreed to lower the courthouse flag in honor of the memory of John Henry, who served as Garfield County District Court Judge from 2009 until he resigned in 2017. Prior to serving a Judge, Henry was Garfield County's Prosecuting Attorney and Coroner from 1989 until 2006. A...
POMEROY–Puget Sound Energy's senior wind resources advisor Anne Walsh presented a check for a $5,000 donation to the City of Pomeroy's Park project on December 27. The donation was facilitated by Pomeroy Community Center, represented at the presentation by Lisa Lund. The money will be used to purchase project materials for the tennis court retrofitting project at the Pomeroy City Park. In a letter to Pomeroy Community Center Walsh stated "Puget Sound Energy stands committed to the work of the C...
POMEROY–The Blue Ribbon 4-H club has scheduled a free Christmas tree pick-up on January 8 at 2 p.m. The local Blue Ribbon 4-H club will implement a free community service of picking up real Christmas trees left at the curb on January 8 starting at 2 p.m. Any questions can be directed to Jessica Nelson or Tina Warren....
POMEROY-After sub-zero temperatures and snowfall mid-week, the mercury rose into the high 30s on December 25. Accompanied by rain, the higher temperature created a slippery holiday when the snow turned to slush on the roads....
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors designated a chairman, discussed levy logistics, and accepted a bus driver resignation according to the minutes from their December 19 meeting. The board decided to keep the chair and co-chair positions as they are for 2023. Ashley Koller will keep her current position of chairwoman of the board and Allison McKeirnan will keep her position as co-chair. Positions on committees that approve and disapprove of the levy have received no a...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield Commissioners discussed the Broadband Fiber-to-the-Home projects that have been in progress and the lease with Columbia Pulp according to the minutes of their meeting on December 20. The Pataha fiber project is still being tested, but once testing is complete the internet providers will begin connecting customers. Further study is being conducted on the Northeast Garfield County project since the over budget bids discussed at the Port's December 6 meeting were s...
POMEROY–Five local High School youths: KayLee Schmidt, PHS Senior; Katie Boyer, Senior; Emilee Warren, Junior; Natalia Larios, Junior; and Izzy Field, sophomore, are planning to attend the Annual CADCA National Leadership Forum in Washington D. C. on January 30–February 2, 2023. The Pirate Partners Youth Coalition is a new youth organization in Pomeroy. This club began in 2022 as a Senior Project to spread awareness of prevention at Pomeroy Jr. Sr. high school. In addition to projects at Pom...
WALLA WALLA–The City of Pomeroy and Blue Mountain Artisan Guild are two of twenty-four non-profit organizations to receive a portion of the Blue Mountain Community Foundation (BMCF) $287,503.50 grants recently awarded in the Umatilla, Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties. The BMCF, under the leadership of its board of trustees and grant committee chair Barbara Roloff, awarded $287,503.50 in grants to local nonprofits based in and/or serving the communities of Umatilla, Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield Counties. These grants are part o...
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, will once again serve as ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee when the Legislature convenes for the 2023 session in January. Committee assignments were released Friday in Olympia. The committee considers issues relating to the State Environmental Policy Act, the Growth Management Act, the Shoreline Management Act, air quality, aquatic lands, oil spill prevention, recycling and solid waste, hazardous waste, toxics, and climate c...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) board changed a position from an hourly to a salaried pay schedule, and received updates on ongoing projects at their meeting on December 19. The pay schedule for the position of Operations Manager was changed from hourly to salaried, meaning that pay for the number of hours scheduled between paydays will be averaged so that the amount will be consistent between paychecks. The amount of hours scheduled and the wages remain the same. T...
POMEROY–Brad Gingerich celebrated his retirement on December 15, at the Pomeroy Pharmacy, where he has worked for more than 45 years. The celebration was small and consisted mostly of regular customers and friends who stopped in for a brief moment to congratulate the couple. A larger celebration is planned at the Spinners Hall on January 21, 2023. Gingerich recently completed the sale of the business to Pomeroy native Tory Knebel and Sean Thurston, of Elk Drug, Dayton....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District board passed several resolutions, including their 2023 budget, and discussed an ending grant as well as a new logo at their meeting on December 19. Resolution 2022-31 passed the Health District’s budget for 2023. It is very similar to 2022’s budget, with adjustments in the wage budget to reflect changes made by Garfield County. Resolution 2022-30 is an amendment to the Solid Waste Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology that chang...