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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to decide on land transaction at May 17 virtual meeting
OLYMPIA–The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission (WDFW) will decide on a proposed land transaction in Douglas County at a virtual meeting May 17. a report to the WDFW Director Kelly Susewind, including an update on petitions for which the C...
Sarah Meyers supports Raise the Blues Campaign
POMEROY–Sarah Meyers is a lifelong resident here, except for my college years. Growing up, her sights were set anywhere but back in Garfield County because she didn't see career opportunities. P...
McMorris Rodgers, Pallone unveil bipartisan draft legislation to sunset Section 230
WASHINGTON D.C.–House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) unveiled bipartisan draft legislation to sunset Section 230 of t...
Snake River spring Chinook salmon fishery closes
WASHINGTON STATE–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have immediately closed spring Chinook salmon fishing on the Snake River below Little Goose Dam and Ice Harbor, until further notice. The WDFW have determined the Chinook Salmon h...
Baseball Pirates lose a close one
ANACORTES–The season is over for the Pomeroy Pirates but not without a fight. Orcas Island squeezed two runs in late in the game to take a 2-1 lead and bump the Pirates from further baseball c...
Quote of the Week
“If you do not think about your future, you cannot have one.” – John Galsworthy... Full story
By OPINION
Pam Lewison published an opinion in The Seattle Times on April 15, 2024 sounding the alarm of diminishing farms and food producing land. By Pam Lewison Special to The Seattle Times Fourteen farms a week vanished from Washington state every week durin...
REA open to grant applications
WALLA WALLA–Columbia REA is currently accepting applications for its 2024 More Powerful Together Community Grant. Grant funding will be available to eligible organizations from within the Columbia REA service area. The goal of the MPT Grant p...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago May 14, 2014 Two of the state legislators from District 9 attended Garfield County Hospital District’s open house last week Wednesday, mingling with hospital administrators and staff, a...
Obituary
Thomas Robert Kucklick September 30, 1959–April 30, 2024 Thomas Robert Kucklick, 64, beloved son, brother, husband, father and agronomist passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in S...
Pastor's Corner
One of the most exciting adventures God has led us to embark on is establishing the Victory Baptist Church here in Dayton. Almost one year ago we held our first service at 166 E Main Street, formerly the Chamber of Commerce building. The hand of the...
Pirate Jr. Hi Track meet April 29
POMEROY–Junior High track competed in a home meet on April 29. It was a league meet that saw 10 teams come to Pomeroy. The Pirate boys took 1st place and the girls finished 3rd. Top scorer for the boys was Christian Ramirez. Christian placed in the t...
Orcas Island walks off with nail biter
ANACORTES–Orcas Island sank the Pirates' hopes for continuing in the 1B baseball playoffs with a 2-1 zinger here Tuesday, May 14. The loss ended Pomeroy's season with a 15-9 win-loss record. "The k...
Three Pirate golfers to State
WARDEN–Pirate golfers Kiersten Bartels, Reggie Ott and Elena Morfin will be slinging their golf clubs at the State Golf Match in Tumwater May 21-22. Kiersten Bartels scored a two-day total of 218 a...
Pirates sending large crew to Regionals
RITZVILLE–The Pomeroy Pirates are sending quite a contingent to the District 7/9 Regional meet here Wednesday, May 15 and Friday, May 17. In the boys 100m. senior Tyler Slaybaugh will take his very fa...
Jr. Hi Track final home meet
POMEROY––The Pirate Jr. High track team competed in their last home meet of the season on May 6. "It may have been our last home meet of the year, but our kids ended it in style," said Coach Adam Van Vogt. Kaleb Miller and Christian Ramirez pla...
Senior Round Table
Wed, May 15: Tuna Noodle Casserole, Vegetable Blend, Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Roll Fri, May 17: Popcorn Chicken Salad, Fruit Cup, Croissant, Pudding Parfait Mon, May 20: Bake Ziti, Vegetables,... Full story
School Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, May 15: Banana Muffin, Raspberry Yogurt, Diced Pears, Fruit Juice, Milk Thur, May 16: Blueberry Bagel, Cream Cheese Cup, Orange, Fruit Juice, Milk Fri, May 17: Maple Pancake Wrap, Grapes, Fruit Juice, Milk Mon, May 20: Cereal Bar... Full story
Community Outlook
Submit an Event Wednesday, May 15 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 Cente... Full story
Kendra Stallcop creates edible works of art
POMEROY-Kendra Stallcop has launched Grazy K's, a grazing table and charcuterie board business that takes meat, cheese, fruits and vegetables and turns them into edible works of art. "If you love...
State-wide rural clean energy study - public meetings begin May 14
DAYTON–The Washington State Department of Commerce will host a public input meeting focusing of clean energy development in and around rural communities at the Columbia County Fairground Pavilion May 14 at 6:30-8:30 p.m. The meeting is one of three b...
Spring clean-up May 18
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Works will again host the annual "Tire/Appliance Amnesty and Free Chipper Day event at the Old Rock Pit off Gould City-Mayview Toad on May 18. Volunteers to help w...
Bids opened for grandstand bleachers at County Fairgrounds
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) opened bleacher bids, decided to fund the finishing of the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum parking lot project, and passed a m...
