Articles from the July 15, 2021 edition
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Pomeroy-managed Umatilla Forest closed as Green Ridge Fire continues
PENDLETON, Ore.–Firefighters continue battling the Green Ridge Fire burning on the Pomeroy Ranger District, approximately 30 miles east of Walla Walla, Wash., with some containment at Turkey Tail a... Full story
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Garfield County Public Works to haul water to Asotin Creek Fire
POMEROY–The Board of Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) announced at their meeting on July 12 that the County Road crew and public works will be assisting with water hauling to the Asotin Creek F...
Pomeroy to get "one more shot" at survey
POMEROY–Jack Peasley of Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA) advised the Council that Tracy Murray with Evergreen Rural Water will give Pomeroy "one more shot" at the L...
Internet flourishing in Pomeroy, grant opportunities to bring it to Pataha and County
POMEROY–Fiber optic internet in Pomeroy, classified as Phase 1, has been hooked up to most of the homes, Port of Garfield County Manager Diana Ruchert announced at the Port Commissioner meeting on J...
Quote of the Week
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” – Babe Ruth... Full story
GUEST COMMENTARY
By Sen. Jim McCune, R-Graham Last month, South Kitsap School Board member John Berg introduced a resolution to prohibit classroom teaching of theories that promote racial hatred. For that he was...
On the Edge of Common Sense
A good cowboy will go beyond the call of duty and even put himself in harm’s way to help a suffering beast. Doug and Patty run a ranch in that big, wide country in eastern New Mexico. They’d received...
QUICK LOOK
Ballots are on the way for the Aug. 3 Primary Election OLYMPIA–Registered voters across Washington will soon receive ballots for the upcoming Primary Election, Tuesday, Aug. 3. The Primary Election’s 18-day voting period begins Friday, July 16, and...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Washington residents need to know: As of July 25, the new Washington law in policing Inslee signed no longer allows police to attend crisis situations putting all victims of crime (including domestic violence victims and youth...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago July 13, 2011 Now, even Pomeroy can boast of having a food truck, thanks to residents Mike and Gloria Moses, owners of La Gloria Mexican Food, parked near the corner of 18th St. and Hwy. 12. The first of two portable classroom units...
Fun in the Sun/Wonderful Wood Show with grand opening
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild invites the public to a “Grand Opening” affair christening the new expansion to the gallery on 745 Main Street with a reception scheduled for July 22 at 5-7 p.m. In addition, sponsors of all medias Roger and L...
P.H.S. grad on EWU Dean's List
CHENEY–A Pomeroy High School grad was named to the Eastern Washington University Dean's List for Spring Quarter, 2021. An undergraduate student who earns 12 quality hours and receives a GPA of 3.5 or better is placed on the Dean's List. Named was E...
Logan Ledgerwood presented Alvin L. Landkammer Scholarship
The Alvin L. Landkammer Memorial Scholarship of $500 was presented to Logan Ledgerwood prior to the fireworks show at the Fairgrounds July 5. Ledgerwood, a 2021 Pomeroy High School graduate, will be...
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...
