Articles from the July 1, 2021 edition
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It's Hot
INLAND NORTHWEST–An upper-level ridge with easterly winds is contributing to very high temperatures, especially west of the Cascades, according to Meteorologist Matt Callihan with the National W...
Hospital, County Health districts recognized for contributions to keeping schools open during pandemic
POMEROY–Rachel Gwinn, Pomeroy School District Superintendent, presented Community Leadership awards from the Washington Association of School Administrators to the Garfield County Hospital and Health...
Annual Independence Day Picnic at the Mill
PATAHA–Oh say can you see, by the dawn’s early light…the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof1 to this day that our nation still stands glorious as ever. The Annual Pataha Flour Mill Independence Day Picnic is a celebra...
Quote of the Week
“Tyranny comes slowly, but freedom is gained fiercely and painfully.” – Charlotte Baker...
Commentary
Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling...
On the Edge of Common Sense
The big boy land developers hired them a worn out hack To go and buy the water rights off farmers down the track. “Just pay ’em anything they ask. Heck, any price on earth. Those farmer’s haven...
OPINION
Washington's quarterly revenue forecast today showed yet another huge increase in tax revenue. This is $2.6 billion more than was previously expected when lawmakers wrote the 2021-23 budget earlier...
Quick Look
Umatilla National Forest moves to Phase A Public Use Restrictions PENDLETON, Ore.–Due to increased fire danger and dry weather conditions, Phase A of the Public Use Restrictions (PURS) for smoking, off-road travel, and chainsaw use will go into e...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
There is a lot happening at the Hospital District this month most of it surrounding the use of the Provider Relief Funds (PRF) we received. The Hospital District received just over $3.4 million in...
Garfield County Health District Board approves three resolutions
POMEROY–The Garfield County Health District board approved resolutions at its meeting on June 28. Resolution 2021-13 is a data-sharing agreement with the Washington State Department of Health, a...
Pastor's Corner
Growing up, we had several acres of forest on our property. I used to love playing back there. I would pretend I was on an alien planet, or back in medieval times. I especially liked to go back there...
Eighth Annual SWIM the SNAKE Paddling and Open Water Swim Event
LYONS FERRY–The eighth annual "SWIM the SNAKE" event will be held at Lyons Ferry Marina and Lyons Ferry State Park on Saturday, August 14, 2021, beginning at 11 a.m. In addition to the non-competitive...
Field trip scheduled for Turkey Tail Insect and Disease Project
DAYTON–The Umatilla National Forest will host a field trip to the proposed Turkey Tail Insect and Disease Project (Turkey Tail) on July 29, 2021. It will begin at 10 a.m. at the Eckler Mountain SnoPark, located on County Road 9124 (Eckler Mountain Ro...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago June 29, 2011 Contributors to the courthouse renovation project recognized for their support included Pomeroy native and architect Rich Cardwell, Shepherd Foundation representative Gary Houser, County Commissioner Dean Burton and Bill...
Pomeroy Weekly Weather
The historic heat wave over the Pacific Northwest is expected to be less intense by midweek as the highly anomalous upper ridge is forecast to weaken slightly and shift eastward. Nevertheless, high temperatures across the interior sections of the...
Participants were hot during State Shoot
WALLA WALLA–The unseasonable heat wave over the weekend was brutal for all participants including eight Pomeroy Gun Club members who participated in all or part of the Washington State C...
75-Year class reunion celebrated
POMEROY–The Class of 1946 celebrated their 75-year reunion at the Tomato Brothers restaurant in Clarkston, Wash., June 24, 2021. The seven of the twelve remaining members of the Pomeroy High School C...
Winning Readers Pedal Away
Claire Reisdorph, first grader and daughter of Annakah and Austin Reisdorph, left, and Robby Van Vogt, 6th grader and son of Amy and Adam VanVogt, were the two winners of the "Bikes for Books"...
East Washingtonian History Mystery
There are a number of unidentified portraits in the archives of the Garfield County Musuem...and their identities are unknown. If you know the names of the people in this photo, please contact the...
Are My Fireworks Legal in Washington?
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) would like to remind residents that not all fireworks are legal for use within Washington State. State licensed retail fireworks stands m...
