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Races form but will skip August 1 Primary
POMEROY–Races for City of Pomeroy Council positions have gelled with the end of the filing period last week. Incumbent Mayor G. Paul Miller will be opposed in the November 7 General Election by...
EWAM receives funds for handicap accessible parking lot
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) discussed handicap accessible parking at the Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum and approved a long-term camping exemption at the Fairgr...
Public Health to sponsor CPR classes
POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District announced a new free cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class program, discussed how Covid-19 cases will be handled, and announced the location...
GC Fairground show ring projects
POMEROY–The fences are complete in both the hog and beef show rings. The hog ring is now usable. The beef ring has new sod so we will not be able to use it for a while. A thumbs up to everyone who helped install the sod on Friday. Please do not...
Letters to the Editor Encouraged
The Letter to the Editor space on the opinion page provides a forum for local residents to express their opinions and concerns about matters of public interest as part of the "community conversation." Letters may be mailed to Letter to the Editor,...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago May 29, 2013 Pomeroy Pirate pole vaulter Kenny Lomen-Carr cleared 13 ft. at the State 1B track championship meet Friday at Easter Washington University in Cheney. Kenny broke the old...
Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosts first horse show
POMEROY–The Pirate Ponies 4-H Club hosted a horse show at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on May 20. The "May the Horse be with You" show included Showmanship, Western Pleasure and Equitation, Engli...
Health Resource Fair provides service information
POMEROY–A health resource fair was held at the Pomeroy Senior Center on May 18. Participants set up tables with services and contact information, and the fair was open to the public. Participating...
Community Outlook
Submit an Event Wednesday, May 24 Meals on Wheels–Request service 509-843-3008, Senior Center–7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Senior Center Meals–Senior Center, 695 W. Main St.– 12 p.m. BINGO, Pomeroy... Full story
Pomeroy, Dayton schools 'swatted'
By the East Washingtonian and Dayton Chronicle POMEROY & DAYTON–Law enforcement from Garfield County Sheriff's Office, Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the Washington State Patrol responded... Full story
GCTA looking for a general manager
POMEROY-The Garfield County Transportation Authority (GCTA) discussed management job descriptions and an accountability audit, and passed two policy updates at their meeting on May 15. The GCTA...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago May 22, 2013 Blue Mountain Artisan Guild will hold its grand opening Pioneer weekend and BMAG president Mary Flerchinger invites everyone to the gallery's grand opening. The Pomeroy FFA...
Alpowa-Valentine tour May 20
POMEROY–The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour is May 20 beginning at 8 a.m. The Garfield County Pioneer Association Alpowa-Valentine area tour set for May 20. Those riding the bus will meet at the Garfield County...
OBITUARY
Thiron Phillip Crawford July 20, 1930–April 21, 2023 Thiron Phillip "Phil" Crawford passed away Friday April 21, 2023. A lifelong resident of Garfield County Phil was born July 20, 1930, to Thiron R. and Hazel B. Crawford. Phil was raised on the...
OBITUARY
Eloise Myrn (Dye) Bartlow Eloise Bartlow went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was 97 years and died of the infirmities of age in the long-term care wing of Garfield County Memorial Hospital. Eloise was born on December 14, 1925, to...
Candidate filing begins May 15
POMEROY–Candidate filing period begins in-person or online May 15-19, 2023 at the Garfield County Auditor's office during business regular hours of 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. By mail...
Garfield County 911 Director Cyndi Hobart brings experience to job
POMEROY-Cyndi Hobart, Garfield County's new 911 Director, has an extensive background in law enforcement. Hobart began her career in recreation enforcement with the Kootenai County Sheriff's...
Hospital electrical project bidding scheduled for early June
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners discussed the electrical project and passed three resolutions at their meeting on May 1. The bidding for the construction of the...
East Washingtonian to expand coverage
POMEROY–The East Washingtonian, the 141-year-old historical Garfield County document, will expand coverage area, information, and readership with bordering Columbia County, highlighting common...
Pataha fiber internet connections to be provided by Port for six months
POMEROY-The Port of Garfield County discussed the Pataha fiber internet and received a grant at their meeting on May 2. Drops, the materials to connect homes to the fiber internet line in Pataha,...
Senior Health Resource Fair set May 18
POMEROY–The Aging and Long-Term Care presents Senior Health Resource Fair at the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 18 at 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Aging and Long-Term Care organization is conducting a resource fair for those wanting information on what...
Fairground hay crop growing well
POMEROY–The Garfield County board of commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution, approved payment of Washington State Association of Counties dues, and discussed hay bids at their meeting on May 8....
Mushrooms in the Blues
POMEROY–The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library present Mushrooms in the Blues, by G. Paul Miller, a free event The Friends of Denny Ashby Library and Denny Ashby Library invite the community to a free presentation of Mushrooms...
Pomeroy Pioneer Portraits
Ten Years Ago May 15, 2013 Pomeroy Elementary School's kindergarten class held a Mother's Day Tea on Thursday in the Elementary library, honoring mothers and grandmothers with handmade hats and...
Community Forum May 9
POMEROY–The 2023 Pomeroy Community Assessment is scheduled to be presented at the Community Forum at the Pataha Flour Mill on Tuesday, May 9 at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Survey results conducted this year by SEWEDA in February and...
