Articles from the April 15, 2021 edition
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Spring Jackpot Show
POMEROY–Spring Jackpot Show was met with inclement weather over the weekend of April 10, but spirits were high and turnout great, in spite of the less-than-ideal cold temperatures and the c...
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Telehealth cardiology program nearly operational
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District accepted Dr. David Jones, M.D., of Palouse Heart Center which is part of Pullman Regional Hospital, as the cardiology consultant for Garfield County H...
Governor signs Dye's tree bill to cool urban heat-emitting coastal cities
OLYMPIA–On the warmest days in the summer, Seattle and other coastal cities can be as much as 17 degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas. The hotter temperatures not only affect the atmosphere, b...
BOCC approves funding for City project
POMEROY–The Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) approved funding for a golf cart path project on city-owned property at the Crystal Springs Golf Course. The county will match costs with the City o...
Petrachor mapping fiber to Pataha
POMEROY–A co-op formed by several County Ports, identified as Petrachor, is helping with public broadband projects across the state and will be the consultant and trouble mapping service for the f...
Peasley indicates survey an asset to Pomeroy
POMEROY–The City Council heard Jack Peasley of Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) speak about the Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) proposal to have Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) conduct another survey, funded b...
Quote of the Week
“From now on, we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It’s not a miracle; we just decided to go.” – Tom Hanks...
Olympia Update
OLYMPIA–Since first taking office in 2013, Gov. Jay Inslee has had little success pushing his carbon reduction schemes. Conservatives have been able to fend off the legislation, citing the extreme e...
On the Edge of Common Sense
A while back I was asked who has had the greatest influence on my life. I hadn’t ever given it much thought, like most folks, I guess. After considerin’ for a while, I came up with five people tha...
OPINION
As communities struggle to emerge from the ravages of COVID-19 and the consequent devastation wrought by widespread economic shut-downs, one structural policy continues to impede the desperately...
Quick Look
Rural ambulance bill becomes law By Sen. Mark Schoesler OLYMPIA–Senate Bill 5198, the rural ambulance bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, passes the Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee. The bill allows a...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
Garfield County Hospital District understands there are a lot of questions regarding visiting restrictions and we would like to address this. As we work closely with the local Public Health...
Pastor's Corner
Lately, I have been watching a documentary on Ancient Rome. Is there any nation or culture more iconic in the West than the Romans? An entire hemisphere of our planet is fascinated by these long-gone...
HB1145 to include straw pulp product
OLYMPIA–A measure sponsored by Rep. Skyler Rude, R-Walla Walla, to allow for straw pulp to be used as post-consumer recycled content for single use carry out bags has unanimously passed both the House and Senate chambers. The original bill SB5323 e...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago April 13, 2011 Ground-breaking started last week at the site of the 32-unit Pataha Creek RV Park on Port Way, on the south side of the creek behind the Pomeroy Ranger District’s office. Twenty spaces will accommodate RVs up to 50 f...
WWCC shares strategic planning update at April 15 Community Forum
WALLA WALLA–The Walla Walla Community College will share insights on its 2021 strategic planning process during an online Community Forum from 5 to 6 p.m. on April 15. “Our strategic planning is designed to assess the needs of our communities and...
Middle School Track Schedule
POMEROY––Pomeroy’s 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Track and Field Program began practices April 12 and holds its first meet here Monday, April 19. Field events start at 4:15 p.m. and running events at 4:30 p.m. Head coaches are Greg Sharp and Rachel Bartl...
Pole vaulters, relays and sprinters lead way for Pomeroy track
POMEROY––Pirate junior pole vaulter Colton Slaybaugh vaulted into first place with a 13-6 effort at the first meet of the covid track and field season held here March 31. Slaybaugh's mark put him fir...
