Articles from the January 19, 2023 edition
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Public hearings for water plan and efficiency goals and measures held
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...
Former Lady Pirates meet on college basketball court
In a somewhat rare occurrence, former Pomeroy Lady Pirate basketball teammates were on opposing teams in a Spokane Community College versus Walla Walla Community College women's basketball game...
Bingman posts first perfect 25 of the season
POMEROY–The second week of the Camas Prairie Shoot Competition (CPTA) on January 14-15, unseasonably warm weather made for good shooting conditions, availing Brian Bingman to post the first perfect 25 of the season. The Junior Club did face some...
Looking Back at 2022
The East Washingtonian continues its look back at the year 2022 with this second installment of the events, activities and other newsworthy happenings that appeared in the pages of your community...
Olympia Update
By Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye OLYMPIA–We are back at the state Capitol for the 2023 legislative session, which began Jan. 9 and is set to last 105 days, ending April 23....
Pomeroy Senior Center receives Puget Sound Energy donation
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) presented a $1,000 check to the Pomeroy Senior Center recently to promote and support future activities in the organization. While there, the PSE team were able to meet the...
McMorris Rodgers opposes Biden gas stove ban
Washington, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) responded to reports that the Biden Administration is considering banning natural gas stoves nationwide, saying "The...
Senator Murray asserts House Republicans Anti-Abortion attacks: "Disgraceful"
WASHINGTON D.C.–U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) issued the following statement on House Republicans doubling down on their extreme attacks on Americans' reproductive rights with anti-abortion votes...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, I would like to respond to last week's letter. I am pro-choice, although I believe the choice needs to be made before having sex. Everyone in the USA is entitled to express their opinion and I like a good policy discussion. I do...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago January 16, 2013 Local youth pastor Ian Quarles and his wife Candice are organizing Garfield County Christian Youth Program (GCCYP), a program for youth 6th to 12th grade. The couple has been organizing and implementing this program ove...
OBITUARY
Carl Henry Wade October 2, 1957–January 2, 2023 Carl Henry Wade, named in honor of both of his grandpa's was born October 2, 1957, in Pomeroy, Washington, to Cecil Wade and Beverly Smith Wade. Carl passed away surrounded by his family on January...
OBITUARY
Donna Briggs January 6, 2023 Donna Briggs, a lifelong resident of Pomeroy and Clarkston, died on January 6 at the age of 95. Donna was a 1945 graduate of Pomeroy High School and attended Kinman Business school in Spokane. She and Sewell married in...
Pirate wrestlers capture second at Crusader Classic
COLBERT–Pomeroy wrestlers competed well here January 14, two of them, Nick Hastings and Curtis Winona, finishing second in their weight classes. Up next for Pirate wrestlers was a girls-only match...
Pirates notch trio of convincing wins
POMEROY––It was a great week for the Pirates, taking three games by significant differences and improving their league record to 4-1, 7-4 overall, with two more weeks of league play remaining. Pomeroy thumped Liberty Christian 62-35, slashed...
Lady Pirates punish Lady Patriots after loss to Gar-Pal
POMEROY––After a disappointing league loss at Garfield-Palouse, the Lady Pirates rebounded and took their frustrations out on Liberty Christian here Saturday, Jan. 14, hitting baskets, reducing turnovers and playing with teamwork to win 45-24....