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Air support for wildfire response discussed by GCFD and candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands
POMEROY––Jaime Herrera Beutler, Republican candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands, met with Garfield County Fire District No. 1 officials and Representative Mary Dye at the GCFD office on Apr...
Raise the Blues to sponsor All Class Reunion luncheon
POMEROY–The All-Class Reunion luncheon at the Pataha Flour Mill on Friday, June 7, will kick off Pioneer Weekend. The weekend begins Friday when the doors open at the Pataha Flour Mill around 10:30 a.m. for classes to visit and reminisce. An open m...
"Smile" everyone...it's an art show
POMEROY–The City is looking for five people to reestablish the Planning Commission. The City of Pomeroy is actively seeking persons interested in volunteering their time for two or three years to become the Planning Commission advisory board to t...
Looking for Planning Commission volunteers
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The City is looking for five people to reestablish the Planning Commission. The City of Pomeroy is actively seeking persons interested in volunteering their time for two or three years to become the Planning Commission a...
Gas 'n' Go convenience store open on west end of Pomeroy's Main Street
POMEROY-Gas 'n' Go, the convenience store on the west end of Pomeroy, has opened for business. Maninder Singh, Paramjid Kaur, and Neil Kumar-all relatives-have partnered to open the store that was...
Hometown Hero Awards
POMEROY–The 2023 Hometown Hero Awards go to six local community members: Jon Gates, Anne Walsh, Jack Peasley, Ryan Grant, Pomeroy Food Center, and James Fuchs. The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce announces the 2023 Chamber Awards recently. The L...
Quote of the Week
“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” – Virginia Satir... Full story
Columbia County Parks and Rec District prepares for upcoming levy to support a new pool
DAYTON– The Columbia County Parks and Recreation District Commissioners (P&R) discussed the upcoming levy proposal at the recent board meeting. P&R are working toward a levy budget plan to set before the voters in November. Currently the district i...
Health System receives a $1.13 million grant
DAYTON-The Columbia County Hospital District Board were advised of a grant; updates on River’s Walk Assisted Living; RoseMary’s Place Childcare; presented with the results from a quality imp...
WAGOP hosts a record-setting state convention in Spokane
SPOKABE—A record number of nearly 2,000 delegates from across Washington convened in Spokane April 19 and 20, for a live and spirited convention—reminiscent of the memorable political conventions of the 1950s and 1960s. “The 2024 WAGOP State Conve...
Spring turkey season
The spring turkey season is a great opportunity to introduce new participants to hunting. Calling male turkeys in the spring allows hunters to interact with wildlife in a very thrilling way. The April 1-7 youth-only season is over for the year, but...
Weather Forecast
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71....
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago April 30, 2014 With all the heavy machinery and detection instruments being used to comb through debris at the Oso, Wash., landslide zone, there's a small wet object getting heavy usage...
Obituary
Wilma (Beale) Edwards May 29, 1932 – April 3, 2024 Wilma Edwards, 91, of Baker City, Ore., passed away on April 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Wilma was born to Marion and Betheen Beale. Her brother was Raymond Beale. She was raised on a...
Mushroom picking season is here
POMEROY–As the snow retreats, various fungi will begin sprouting on the forest floor. Personal-use mushroom picking is free and does not require a permit or payment under the legal limits, which authorizes an individual to harvest, possess, or transp...
Pastor's Corner
Our dog looked like a coyote. When I asked the veterinarian what kind of a dog he was, she said, "A coyote." To this day I'm not sure if she was being truthful, or joking around. If he was part...
Pomeroy men win league meet
POMEROY––The Pirate men's team chalked up 124 points to lead the nine-team field at the SE 1B Track and Field Championships here Tuesday, April 30. The Pirate women finished in fourth with 58 poi...
Pirates meet Patriots Friday
RICHLAND–The Pirates finished the regular season with a pair of nonconference losses to Liberty Christian–a coincidental end-of-season double header against the Grape Division champs–and a prelu...
Pirate golf prospects 'good'
POMEROY––Pirate Golf is looking forward to Sub-Districts Monday, May 6 on Clarkston's Red Wolf Golf Course. "I believe our prospects are very good heading into the post season," says Head Coach Al...
Lady Pirates wrap season
RICHLAND–The Lady Pirates closed out the 2024 fast-pitch softball campaign with twin-bill losses to the Lady Patriots of Liberty Christian last Saturday, April 27 but not before Senior Pirate Hannah Bagby hammered a grand slam in her last Pirate at-b...
Senior Round Table
Wed, May 1: Sonoma chicken Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread, Dessert Fri, May 3: Macaroni-N-Cheese, Sausage, Beets, Broccoli Apple Salad, Juice, Roll Mon, May 6: Ham Bean Soup, Garlic Bread,... Full story
School Lunch Menu
BREAKFAST Wed, May 1: Blueberry Mini Muffins, String Cheese, Applesauce Cup, Fruit Juice, Milk Thur, May 2: Blueberry Bagel, Cream Cheese Cup, Banana, Fruit Juice, Milk Fri, May 3: Whole Grain Pancakes, Breakfast Syrup, Diced Peaches, Fruit, Juice,... Full story
Community Outlook
Submit an Event Wednesday, May 1 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... Full story