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Distinguished Young Women pageant April 21
POMEROY–Distinguished Young Women of Pomeroy, A New Era (DYW) program showing casing four local participants, Kiersten Bartels, Elena Morfin, Isabella Field, and Taylor Gilbert will appear at the S...
Public Health District to refresh branding
POMEROY-The Garfield County Public Health District board approved a brand identity refresh contract, approved an inter-agency data sharing agreement, and discussed South East Washington Alliance for...
Spring Farming Days draws record-breaking crowd to EWAM
POMEROY–Glorious weather accompanied the Spring Farming Days at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on April 14 and 15, with the largest public turnout to date, according to past Eastern Washington A...
Three new common-sense "initiatives to the people" inspire a renewed sense of optimism and unity
BELLEVUE—With the Republican State Convention in Spokane fast approaching, three NEW common-sense initiatives to fix what’s broken in Washington are inspiring a renewed sense of optimism among conservatives and Washingtonians of all political lea...
Are You Doing Enough to Keep Your Kids Safer On Their Phone?
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - (April 2, 2024)-When it comes to kids and phones, the discussion focused on what age was appropriate for them to get their first one. Now, it centers more on how to keep...
OPINION
As Washington’s CO2 tax, known as the Climate Commitment Act, heads to the ballot this fall, this logo highlighting projects that received funding from that tax will become more prevalent. And you a...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Friday Night:...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago April 16, 2014 At its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 8, Pomeroy city council unanimously passed a motion to grant a variance to David Webb that allows him to install vintage...
Obituary
Marcy Caldwell February 7, 1948–March 19, 2024 “GG”, Marcy Rose Caldwell (nee Dixon), 76, of Pomeroy, Wash., passed away on March 19, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. She was born on February 7, 1948. Marcy worked in retail for most of her life, but her m...
Pomeroy Track and Field
Pirate high jumper Lucy Shields cleared 4-0 in the event, good enough for a fourth-place tie with Waitsburg's Makenna Barron at a District 9 meet held in Pomeroy April 9. Oakesdale's Brayden Henley...
Pomeroy Gun Club
By Larry Bunch Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The Pomeroy Gun Club completed their Winter League for 2024 with their annual barbeque potluck, awards day, and annual meeting on Sunday April 7. The twelve weeks starting in January include t...
Pastor's Corner
The young couple often picnicked in the cemetery overlooking Dayton. They explained that though many would think it a strange location, they enjoyed the peaceful quietness and the green beauty...
Re-classifying grey wolves
WASHINGTON STATE–The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife public comment period for gray wolf rule making is open now. Based on a population projection model developed at the University of Washington (UW) and other available information on g...
Pastor's Corner
In chapter 15 of Mark's Gospel and, similarly, in chapter 27 of Matthew's Gospel, we hear that shortly before Jesus died, he cried out in a loud voice, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (NABRE translation). Mark even writes the words as Jesu...
USDA seeks partnerships to expand conservation on grazing lands
WASHINGTON D.C.–United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks partnerships to expand conservation on grazing lands. The Natural Recourses Conservation Service (NRCS) Proposals accepted through May 26. The USDA is investing up to $22 million i...
Pirates sweep Vikings
By Loyal Baker POMEROY––The Pirates continued their winning ways with a double header sweep of Gar-Pal last weekend and now hold an 11-2 season record. The Bucs lead the SE1B with 8-0 in league wit...
Slaybaugh, Bartels top golfers at Dayton match
DAYTON–Pirate golfers Grayson Slaybaugh and Kiersten Bartels were among the leaders at the Dayton High School-hosted league match at Touchet Valley Golf Club Thursday, April 11. The next event for D9 teams will be held at Richland's Columbia Point G...
Lady Pirates rally for 10-run win in nightcap
By Loyal Baker POMEROY––The Lady Vikings rapped the bats and scored steadily to register a 14-8 league win here Saturday, April 13, then the Lady Pirates rallied with a 12-run third inning to eve...
Senior Round Table
Wed, Apr 17: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Stew Tomatoes, Roll, Pistachio Delight Fri, Apr 19: Orange Chicken, Veggie Fried Rice, Egg Roll, Pineapple, Fortune Cookie Mon, Apr 22: Italian...
School Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, Apr 17: Yogurt Parfait, Honey Gramham Crackers, Fruit Bowl, Fruit Juice, Milk Thur, Apr 18: Cold Cereal, Orange, String Cheese, Fruit Juice, Milk Fri, Apr 19: Maple Pancake Wrap, Grapes, Fruit Juice, Milk Mon, Apr 22: Cocoa Chip BeneFI...
Community Outlook
Submit an Event Wednesday, Apr 17 Meals on Wheels–Request service 509-843-3008, Senior Center–7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Senior Center Meals–Senior Center, 695 W. Main St.–12 p.m. BINGO, Pomeroy Senior...
