Articles from the July 21, 2022 edition
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EWAM asked for SWRA nominees
POMEROY–The Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum (EWAM) board read a letter from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA), Southeast Washington Resource Advisory Committee; handled bill paying, accepted membership update, and acknowledged donations...
Health District funding periods end and begin again
POMEROY–Garfield County Health District passed an amendment to its Consolidated Contract and discussed necessary funding actions at the meeting on July 18. The Foundational Public Health Services...
Bank of Eastern Washington collects School Supplies
POMEROY–Bank of Eastern Washington is collecting school supplies for local elementary students at its Washington branches. These supplies will be distributed to local schools in August. “If you would like to help, please drop your school supply...
County Commissioners named WAAE 2022 Legislator of the Year
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) accepted an award and approved a fund transfer at their meeting on July 18. The Washington Association of Agricultural Educators honored...
New vehicle is now hitting the roads
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed funding received and a new vehicle at their meeting on July 18. The CTA received Supplemental Paratransit Special Needs funding of...
Blues Intergovernmental Council provides recommendations for Forest Plan Revision in the Blue Mountains
LA GRANDE, Ore. (July 14, 2022) – Following two years of collective work, the Blues Intergovernmental Council (BIC) has provided recommendations to the USDA Forest Service (Forest Service) on desired conditions for key forest management issues in...
Quote of the Week
“A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.” – J.P. Morgan...
Pomeroy Gun Club Western Zone Shoot
COLTON–Six members of Pomeroy Gun Club participated in the Western Zone shoot July 15-17 hosted by the Colton Gun Club. Bob Koller, Steve and Holly Ledgerwood, Larry Bunch, Buck Geiger, and Terry... Full story
WEA asks state supreme court to do what voters won't on income taxes
The Washington Education Association (WEA) on June 30 filed a legal brief with the state supreme court in the capital gains income tax case asking the justices to change their prior rulings and now declare that income isn’t property (meaning you...
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, Congresswoman. First you voted against protecting children from mass shootings by weapons of war. Then you voted against women having their own choice over their own bodies. Then you voted against environmental protection. And now...
Reach the Emotional Health Hotline by dialing 988
OLYMPIA–The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has issued an update on how to connect with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) by using 988. The DOH advises as of July 16, 2022, a person may call, text or chat 988 to be...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten years ago July 18, 2012 Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum’s second building on the Garfield County Fairgrounds is on schedule, with the crew from Mike’s Pole Barns, Clarkston completing...
Pirate Swim team makes a big splash
By Charlotte Baker POMEROY–The Pirates Swim Team took first place at seasons second meet against Colfax, and Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer (GPOP) in Colfax on July 14, after placing second at...