Articles from the January 28, 2021 edition
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Ruck for the fallen "Heart of a Hero" walk
POMEROY–Founder of "Ruck for the Fallen," First Sergeant Mitch Kriebel, passed through here on part of a week-long, 150-mile walk-or ruck, in military terms-from Lewiston to Benton City, Wash., T...
County Commissioners move forward with 2021 business
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) heard anticipated placement of fiber optic at the fairgrounds, approved Resolutions 2021-40 and 2021-03, elected board assignments, and held the G...
Rep. Dye's statement on Democrat committee passage of low-carbon fuel standard
OLYMPIA–Rep. Mary Dye, R-9, Pomeroy, ranking Republican on the House Environment and Energy Committee, released this statement following the committee passage of House Bill 1091 by House Democrats l...
Vaccine plan in place
POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District announces vaccination will be available by appointment only at the Dick Brown Building at the Fairgrounds every Friday beginning January 29, 2021. Vaccine s...
Quote of the Week
“Loved. You can’t use it in the past tense. Death does not stop that love at all.” – Ken Kesey...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–Pandemic restrictions are preventing Washington's citizens from setting foot inside the state Capitol during this year's legislative session, but they aren't stopping people from voicing t...
On the Edge of Common Sense
If Herefords were black and Angus were red would breeders of Herefords breed Angus instead? I mean, would the people who bred Herefords first be now breeding Angus if things were reversed. Or would...
OPINION
Despite the budget being balanced, billions in reserve, and projected revenue growth of 7.2% the Governor is yet again proposing an income tax on capital gains in his new budget. Here are the details on his proposed 9% capital gains income tax. The G...
Pomeroy Gun Club has blustery week two Camas Prairie shoot
By Larry Bunch POMEROY–After a blustery second Camas Prairie shoot January 16–17, Pomeroy Gun Club competed in the third of the 10-week competition on January 23 and 24 with more moderate conditions. The Junior Shooters shot on Saturday morning for...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–It’s terrifying being my age right now because the country we will soon be working in and governing is very divided and horrifying. Do I completely understand everything that is happening? No,...
Quick Look
Big bucks on security OLYMPIA–Taxpayers will pick up the $1.5 million tab for the 10-day heavy Washington State Patrol/National Guard presence surrounding the Capitol prior–during–after inaugural week. Submitted by Sen. Mark Schoesler Fences prohi...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago January 26, 2011 Pomeroy Community Center received a $5,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation for the restoration and preservation of the Seeley Theatre and Opera House and will be used to fund a portion of the roof installation....
COVID-19 vaccines at the fairgrounds
POMEROY–COVID-19 vaccine center set at the Dick Brown Community Building, Garfield County Commissioners approved increase in fairground RV rental space and fair ticket costs for 2021, the creation of Fair Board by-laws in the works, and Shepherd F...
2020 – Year in Review
Editor’s Note: Due to space constraints, this annual look back at the year just completed will be made in installments over the next several weeks. –Charlotte Baker AUGUST 6). New cemetery memorial dedicated to those who didn’t make it home just prio...
OBITUARY
Roger W. Koller June 9, 1951–December 24, 2020 Roger William Koller, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Whitman County Hospital in Colfax, from pancreatic cancer. He was s...
State FFA Officers visit Olympia
OLYMPIA–A pandemic can't stop the state FFA officers from making their annual visit to this former state FFA officer. I'm proud to see three of the six hail from our 9th District! From left: S...
Tentative athletics startup outlined
By Loyal Baker POMEROY–The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recently rolled out a tentative sports season calendar, designating three shortened, seven-week seasons between F...
