Articles from the March 2, 2023 edition
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Central Ferry bridge to receive much-needed roadway repair
CENTRAL FERRY–The Elmer C. Huntley Bridge on SR 127 spanning Garfield and Whitman Counties will receive a surface repair, reducing passage across the bridge to one lane of traffic beginning...
SEWEDA's CEDS survey topic of Chamber of Commerce discussion
POMEROY–The Community Forum hosted by Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce on February 21 discussed the South East Washington Economic Development Association's (SEWEDA) 2023 Comprehensive Economic...
"You Are Heard" survey opens
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District announced the opening of a community survey, passed two resolutions, and signed a previously approved memorandum of understanding with the...
Broomstick Pool March 18
POMEROY–The Pomeroy Spinners' Saint Patrick's Day tradition of Broomstick Pool at Maple Hall is fast approaching. Qualifying begins on March 17 at 6 p.m. Doors open for peanuts on the floor and...
Littering prompts CTA rider-rule changes
POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority passed a change to the rider rules of conduct policy during their meeting on February 21. Due to littering, only sealed food or beverages will...
Quote of the Week
“I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.” – Thomas Jefferson... Full story
Olympia Update
We all have heard the phrase, "The good, the bad and the ugly." It also applies to the many bills before the Legislature each year. Nearly 1,600 bills (754 from the Senate, 843 from the House) had...
Pheasant raising paused due to facility damage
POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the county's pheasant raising facility and receiving an opioid settlement payment at their meeting on February 21, and signed an...
OPINION
Ever since gray wolves returned to Washington state, they have been a lightning rod for ranchers, environmentalists, and the Governor. No matter what your thoughts are on the apex predators, they are a fully entrenched species in our state now. The...
BMAG presents "Fabric Show"
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold a reception for the March "Fabric Show" Thursday, March 9 at 5-7 p.m. The BMAG March "Fabric Show" sponsored by Deb Waldher of Rather Bees, will feature adult artists Cathy Herres, Corky Herres,...
Call for Artists for Traffic Safety Mural in Clarkston
CLARKSTON–Asotin County Community Services invites artists to submit designs for a traffic safety mural, to be painted on the Asotin County Community Services building located at 549 5th Street, Suite A in Clarkston, Wash. This project provides a...
Pastor's Corner
Since moving to Pomeroy, I have finally had space to create a garden. Over the last few years, I have slowly expanded what I have done. At first, I grew a few crops in various places in the yard. Most (like the corn) didn't turn out well because the...
Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago March 6, 2013 Kindall Cooper, last year's Garfield County Fair & Rodeo queen, and a 2012 graduate of Pomeroy High School, was crowned the 2013 Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days...
Pomeroy Gun Club
POMEROY–Mother nature dealt the Pomeroy Gun Club members another "blow" during this past weekend's shooting activities at the local range. The blow was gusty winds that affected target flight on both days. Targets can be set on the trap machines...
Hurricanes sink Pirate's season
MOUNT VERNON–After advancing to the second round following a home-court win over Muckleshoot Tribal School, the Pomeroy Pirates dropped from State 1B Tournament play with a lopsided loss at Mount...
Jr. Hi Volleyball wraps season with wins
The Pomeroy Jr. High "A" volleyball team played the last two matches of the season last week, a three-set, home-court win over Tekoa-Rosalia, and a 2-1 victory over Colfax. The "A" team finished at 9-1, taking 26 of 30 sets, the "B" team went 9-3...
