Articles from the August 12, 2021 edition
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National Night Out fills City Park
POMEROY–Garfield County's National Night Out event was held at the Pomeroy City Park on August 3. It was aimed at familiarizing the community with its law enforcement personnel, and saw a full, s...
Pomeroy Swim Team wraps season at County Meet
Some Pirate Swim Team members leave the starting blocks, racing the clock in an event from last weekend's Tri-County Swim Meet. Some Pirate swimmers achieved medals, ribbons or personal records at...
School begins Aug. 30
POMEROY–The first day of the 2021-22 school year begins Monday August 30. Junior and Senior high school students (7-12) classes begin at 8:15 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:05 p.m. Elementary students start at 8:20 a.m. then dismissed at 3:00 p.m. N...
COVID vaccination policy for hospital employees in the workplace
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District board of directors heard discussion on a policy to require staff to receive Covid-19 vaccinations at their meeting on August 2. The Washington State H...
Department of Revenue to require sales tax for fiber internet
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County Board of Commissioners announced at their meeting on August 3 that the United States Department of Revenue is requiring sales tax on the fiber internet, as well a...
Palace Meats and Deli to close
eli will permanently close its 847 Main Street establishment as of August 23, 2021. Owners of Palace Meats and Deli, Al and Vickie Damon, opened the quaint local eatery opened for business on July 13, 2020 amidst the COVID pandemic. They served...
Quote of the Week
“Living in the city is like living in a fish bowl, always confined and on display. Those living on the outside are like fish in the open sea; they would always leap toward freedom else they perish in such a place. ” – Charlotte Baker...
GUEST COMMENTARY
As more cities act to ban a local income tax, detractors claim this effort to protect taxpayers is a waste of time. I really wish there wasn’t a concerted effort to bring the state of Washington and its cities an income tax. Unfortunately, t...
On the Edge of Common Sense
“Mama, when’s Daddy comin’ home? Is it time to worry yet?” “By supper, darlin’. Eat your Cheerios.” He rode out this morning early. Like he does six days a week I always make him tell me where he g...
HOSPITAL UPDATE
Garfield County Hospital District is pleased to announce June Employee of the Month, Deanne Smith. She was nominated by her co-workers who say, "She is an always goes above and beyond!" Deanne was...
Obituary
Herbert Robbins Hinman August 4, 2021 Herbert Robbins Hinman, 78, former tenured WSU professor in Agricultural Economics, died peacefully at home Wednesday, August 4. Herb is known to many as "the...
Quick Look
Work to begin on Blue Mountain Scenic Byway through Great American Outdoors Act PENDLETON, Ore–Contractors have begun prep work to chip seal 33.6 miles of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway on the North Fork John Day Ranger District. The road is the port...
Adderson-Berglund receives teacher award
PULLMAN–Becky Adderson has been selected as the 2022 Northeast Washington ESD 101 Regional Teacher of the year, a communication, innovation and leadership award. The award is determined by a c...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago August 10, 2011 Bank of Whitman’s Pomeroy branch, along with twelve other locations, was closed Friday, August 5, by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. Eight other branches were assumed by Columbia State Bank, i...
Summer dance program performs at Seeley
POMEROY – Alyssa's Dance Studio performed their recital at the Seeley Theater on July 29. The students performed ballet, jazz, and tap dance routines. There were 64 dancers, ranging in age from t...
Pirate Swim Team takes 4th place at County
By Tina Warren Special to the East Washingtonian POMEROY–The Pirate Swim Team wrapped up their season at the Tri-County Championship Meet, taking 30 members to Colfax, Wash., on August 7. Only t...
