Articles from the December 10, 2020 edition
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Commissioners approve road program; postpone decision on Pataha street vacations
POMEROY–The Public Works Resolution 2020-19 the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Construction Program was approved by the Garfield County Commissioners after a 10 a.m. hearing December 7. Public Works Director Grant...
Sailor Lucore receives Quilt of Valor
POMEROY–In recognition of Cassandra Lucore, Navy, who serves this great country valiantly, selflessly and with integrity, the Quilt of Valor (QOV) was presented on November 29, 2020, by her family...
McMorris Rodgers selected as Republican leader of the Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) was selected by House of Representatives colleagues as the Republican Leader of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “I’m honored to have earned the support...
Nursing student Mimier awarded
CLARKSTON–The annual Washington State Association of College Trustees "Transforming Lives Award" was presented to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) Clarkston nursing student Brionna Mimier. The...
City of Pomeroy 2021 Budget ready for approval
POMEROY–The City's final preliminary public hearing was held December 1, to address any changes to the 2021 budget before submitting it to the board for approval. The City 2021 budget public...
Quote of the Week
“Grief can take care of itself but to have the full value of a joy, you must have somebody to divide it with.” – Mark Twain... Full story
Wyman responds to claims of voting "anomalies"
OLYMPIA–Secretary of State states no reported anomalies found in voting during the 2020 General Election. Following a Facebook Live video posted by gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp, in which attorney Stephen Pidgeon, Ph.D., alleged over 800,000...
OPINION
Despite the fact state revenues are forecasted to increase 10.7% during this biennia and 7.2% for 2021-23 (showing continued growth every year), a draft bill to impose a statewide "employer compensati...
Letter to the Editor
To the editor, Merlin the magician was hired by Doris Democrat, the “election stealing” Donkey, to win 2020 elections. Merlin hired Santa Claus and his tiny reindeer, what better way to cover the entire nation in a night. Merlin had demonstrated...
On the Edge of Common Sense
I’m takin’ you back to the summer of 2003. Out of the blue I got a call from Patrick Gottsch, a member of the well-known Nebraska ag family. He told me he was building a TV channel dedicated...
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...
A Teen's Take
POMEROY–It is so very important to have a person or people close to you, someon you can rely on. For me, I have one person and she is my absolute best friend. She will call me out on poor behavior...
Pastor's Corner
There are certain signals we all recognize that warn us Christmas is on its way. The day after Thanksgiving families bust out the Christmas decorations and house lights. Many rush off to the busiest shopping day of the year looking for the perfect...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago December 8, 2010 Denny Ashby Library’s Pomeroy Heritage digital collection has 288 new items documenting local history, including collections of Garfield County schoolhouses and tramways. The Silvery Moon Sale, created by Tom Meyers...
Making a joyful noise
POMEROY–The Scoggin family held an hour-long singing worship of thanksgiving on the Courthouse lawn Thursday afternoon, December 3. The courthouse lawn was the scene of singing and rejoicing by the...
