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Facing the country at this time are some heavy-laden factors that range from climate change, supply chain, taxes, and economic uncertainties. State and federal governments are pressing forward with their focus on climate change, mostly, while the rest of the country makes the best of the aftermath of the pandemic shutdowns and recovery. The Climate Impacts Group, College of the Environment, at the University of Washington states that Washington State agriculture will experience some change due...
Washington, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act, comprehensive legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore confidence in the voting process. “I believe we must restore trust and confidence in our election system,” said Rodgers. “Every American – Republican, Democrat, and Independent – deserves to know that their vote is counted when they go to the polling place or mail in their ballot. This legislation takes a huge step towards sho...
POMEROY–The Pomeroy School District (PSD) board of directors approved hires and passed the 2022-2023 budget at their meeting on July 26. The board approved recommendations to hire Kyle Kimble as athletic director for football, Jr. High girls’ volleyball, baseball, softball and golf; and Shari Stratton, Trisha Webley, Sarah Thompson, and Danyle Thomas as Title 1/Language Assistance Program/Special Education paraprofessionals for the 2022-2023 school year. The board passed resolution 308, PSD...
POMEROY–August is a month when many head away for some vacation and the same is true for the publisher of the East Washingtonian. Even though this edition of the East Washingtonian was produced ahead of its usual deadline, that doesn’t mean the results of Washington State’s 2022 Primary Election, Tuesday, August 2, won’t be accessible to subscribers. Primary Election results will appear on the East Washingtonian website on August 4 and viewing the results will not require an online subscription. Visit www.eastwashingtonian.com to see the ele...
WASHINGTON STATE–It’s no surprise that energy is a major business expense. Fortunately, farmers and ranchers in Washington now have a significant opportunity through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Energy Initiative, to conserve energy. You can benefit from practices such as improved irrigation systems, pumping plant upgrades, and tillage management. The EQIP Energy Initiative is a unique, multi-faceted “whole-farm” approach that will help you find the resources that lead to major e...
SPOKANE VALLEY–The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will invest $25 million this year for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. Applications for this program are now being accepted and closes September 22, 2022. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. The On-Farm Trials component of CIG supports widespread adoption and evaluation of...
Concerns are growing about the adequacy of the available ground and surface water supply and the quality of the water to support intended uses, according to USDA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Washington. Agriculture is one of the largest users of the Nation’s surface water and groundwater, with irrigation being the greatest use. In 2000, almost 34% of the water withdrawn from surface water and groundwater was used in irrigated agriculture. In arid and semi-arid areas, crop production depends almost entirely on irrigation. C...
AURORA, Colo.–Wilbur-Ellis Partners with Guardian Agriculture in multi-million dollar agreement, the largest agricultural robotics investment commitment to date, brings leading innovation in autonomous aerial application to growers across America. Guardian Agriculture, a leading innovator and developer of the first fully autonomous crop protection aircraft system, secured a multi-million-dollar partnership with Wilbur-Ellis, a leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agriculture p...
POMEROY–This year’s harvest started with a tie for the first farmer bringing in wheat between Klaveano’s and Brian Scoggin, and the wheat is lookin’ good. Wheat has been measuring at 62 pounds test weight, falling numbers are really good with low protiens. It looks to been the same in the lower county–Central Ferry/Dodge area with a 20/20, according Derek Teal, Garfield County Grain Growers Manager. Wheat further east will match it or fall below the mark, he believes. Prices are good and for the most part will cover cost of putting in the fa...
POMEROY--Incumbent Sheriff Drew Hyer received about a hundred more votes than challenger Kurt Miller, and Garfield County voters approved Proposition No. 1 to fund emergency communication systems and facilities, results from the August 2 Primary Election showed. Voter turnout in Garfield County was 52.47%, with 893 ballots counted as of the election deadline, with an estimated 35 remaining to be counted. Proposition No. 1 saw an overwhelming 71.8% approval, 588 casting yes votes to 230 opposed. Both Hyer and Miller, Republicans, will move on...
POMEROY–The Primary Election ballots are due to be delivered or mailed back to the Garfield County Auditor by August 2, 2022. At the county level, two candidates are vying for Garfield County Sheriff: incumbent Drew Hyer and challenger Kurt Miller. Also on the ballot are other County, State and Federal candidates, and Proposition No. 1, a measure going before voters concerning funding for emergency communications systems and facilities. Proposition No. 1, related to Funding Emergency Communication Systems and Facilities, reads: The Board of C...
POMEROY––It’s summer and it’s vacation season! Coming up is also Washington State’s 2022 Primary Election on Tuesday, August 2. Coincidentally, the production staff of the East Washingtonian will be on a previously planned vacation the week of August 1-5 and as a result, the August 4 edition will be finalized and “put to bed” on Friday, July 29, ahead of the ballot deadline. Primary Election results will appear on the East Washingtonian website on August 4 and viewing the results will not require an online subscription. Visit www.eastwashi...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) handled a number of business items, including setting a meeting with the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land at their meeting on July 25. Commissioners will meet with representatives of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife to discuss a proposed purchase of land along the Mountain Road on August 8 at 3 p.m. They will take public comments at that time. In other business, the BOCC s...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners approved a procedures resolution, adopted a state-approved mileage rate, and discussed warehouse No. 3 at their meeting on July 19. Resolution 2022-4 defines what public work and procurement procedures the Port follows, such as how to go out to bid and whether a project needs to be sent out to bid or done off the small works roster. Commissioners voted to adopt the current state-approved mileage rate of 62.5 percent per diem to compute mileage r...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Fire District commissioners discussed funding at their meeting on July 12, according to minutes. The Fire District has received a Ground Emergency Medical Transportation payment of $57,741.73 and a Department of Health Trauma grant for $1,125. They will also receive $50,000 through the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health, which will be used for infrastructure. A further $25,000 will be awarded if criteria are met....
POMEROY–The Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum (EWAM) board read a letter from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Southeast Washington Resource Advisory Committee; handled bill paying, accepted membership update, and acknowledged donations at the June 19 meeting. The USDA, Southeast Washington Resource Advisory Committee is looking for some nominees to serve on the committee. The board approved payments to Meyers Hardware, David Ruark, Pomeroy Grain Growers, and Roy Wold. One new member, three renewals and $50 in memorial funds. In a...
POMEROY–Garfield County Health District passed an amendment to its Consolidated Contract and discussed necessary funding actions at the meeting on July 18. The Foundational Public Health Services July 2021 to June 2022 funding period has ended, and the GCHD has $108,000 that needs to be returned by August 15. Some $233,000 or more of FPHS funding for the next period will be received by September 15. The Health District approved resolution 2022-14, an amendment to the Consolidated Contract t...
POMEROY–Bank of Eastern Washington is collecting school supplies for local elementary students at its Washington branches. These supplies will be distributed to local schools in August. “If you would like to help, please drop your school supply donations at any branch of Bank of Eastern Washington,” says Becky Kindle, Chief Operating Officer. Each branch will feature a drawing for several backpacks filled with supplies for a local student. Community members with a grade school student are encouraged to stop in and fill out a ticket You do no...
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) accepted an award and approved a fund transfer at their meeting on July 18. The Washington Association of Agricultural Educators honored the Garfield County Commissioners with their 2022 Legislator of the Year award. They were honored for their decision to have a livestock show and sale in the midst of the pandemic during the summer of 2020, and for their support of youth livestock activities. A transfer from the Emergency Management f...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed funding received and a new vehicle at their meeting on July 18. The CTA received Supplemental Paratransit Special Needs funding of $13,796 and a Sales Tax Equalization Formula which supplied funding of $4,083. The new vehicle, a Chevrolet Traverse, has arrived and is being put to work....
LA GRANDE, Ore. (July 14, 2022) – Following two years of collective work, the Blues Intergovernmental Council (BIC) has provided recommendations to the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) on desired conditions for key forest management issues in the Blue Mountains. With these recommendations, the BIC supports the agency’s intent to reinitiate the Forest Plan Revision process for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. As the BIC continues to engage regularly with the Forest Service throughout the Forest Plan Revision pro...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) met with the planning commission and representatives from Chris’s Professional Electric and approved a change order for the electrical project at the Garfield County Fairgrounds at their meeting on July 11. The BOCC approved a change order from Chris’s Professional Electric to change the style of gear that will be ordered for the electric project at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. The gear approved in the bid has a six month delivery date. The...
POMEROY–The Primary Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed by July 15, 2022, at the latest, and voters will find them in their mail boxes by early next week. In the county election, two candidates will vie for Garfield County Sheriff: incumbent Drew Hyer and challenger Kurt Miller. Voters will mark their ballots for that County race and other County, State, Federal candidates and Proposition No. 1, a measure going before voters concerning funding for emergency communications systems and facilities. Proposition No. 1, related to Funding E...
By Drew Hyer I would like to extend my appreciation and gratitude for the past 20 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you, as a deputy, K-9 handler, Undersheriff and currently as your Sheriff. I have been in law enforcement for over 35 years. Throughout this time, I have gained invaluable experience and knowledge. Over my career I have been promoted to positions with increased responsibilities and have acquired critical leadership skills. My training spans from level One...
By Kurt Miller I was born in Idaho and was raised in various cities throughout Idaho including Salmon, Sandpoint, and Coeur d'Alene. I graduated in 1987 from Coeur d'Alene High School and worked on grass seed and dairy farms during the spring and summer months harvesting and bailing hay. After graduating, I attended Idaho State University on a football scholarship where we won the Emerald Cup in 1988 defeating BSU and U of I. I joined the Idaho Air National Guard and was stationed at Keesler Air...