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POMEROY-Christmas season in Pomeroy has officially arrived! Kicking off with ornament painting at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild and cookie decorating at The Baker's Table, November 29 wound down with the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce's Starlight Parade and pictures with Santa in the Pioneer Plaza. The Starlight Parade is traditionally the day after Thanksgiving. This year it featured floats, horses, and even a Naslund Disposal garbage truck, all decked out with Christmas lights. Jolly Old Saint...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed levy certifications, approved a law enforcement contract with the City of Pomeroy, and signed a letter of intent to withdraw from the Washington Counties Risk Group at the Nov. 25 meeting, and approved a contribution to the Community Heart and Soul project, approved the purchase of an internet switch, and discussed ways to bring down the county's insurance premiums at their meeting on Dec. 2. The BOCC passed resolution...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Hospital District board of commissioners introduced Dorothy Sawyer, interim Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and discussed the electrical project at their meeting on Dec. 2. Dorothy Sawyer, of the Spokane area, is serving as the interim CNO for Garfield County Memorial Hospital while candidates for the permanent position are being interviewed. Sawyer stated that as CNO she is preparing for an upcoming survey by monitoring citations from previous surveys, as well as...
DAYTON–Local man, Henry (Wayne) D. Mitchell, 67, has gone missing around the Patrick Grade/ Tucannon area. Mitchell went into the mountains on Friday, Nov 22, 2024 around 12 p.m. His vehicle was found near Patrick's Grade on the Tucannon campground. Coordinated efforts with Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office, College Place, Washington State Fish & Wildlife, Search and Rescue teams, and other state agencies and tracking animals have been on the ground since Saturday. If you have seen this p...
POMEROY-The Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by the Garfield County Ministerial Association and held at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 24 was attended by over 100 people. The meal was a potluck style, with Pomeroy churches' membership each responsible for a different food group. The program consisted of several group songs, led by Westelle Scoggin. Pastor Jon Van Vogt of The Mill Fellowship played the piano and Maria Dispenza played the organ. Barbie Sharp sang 'Count your Blessings',...
WENATCHEE–Washington Farm Bureau (WFB) recognized Rep. Mary Dye, R-9-Pomeroy, and three others legislative leaders during a banquet at its annual meeting in Wenatchee, Nov. 20, 2024. Two Legislator of the Year awards and two Lifetime Supporter awards were presented to honor their outstanding contributions to Washington's agricultural community. Rep. Dye, Ranking Member of the House Environment and Energy Committee, was also honored for her advocacy on water and land use issues, amending d...
POMEROY–The District School Board heard updates on renovations and capital levy projects; of the many activities planned in the next month; and grant received. Kelly McKeirnan provided the business manager’s report for the month. According to the minutes, he provided a breakdown of the playground renovation with costs of the project, as well as an update on the capital levy projects and budget. So far, the two main projects planned for the capital levy funds, the elementary roof, and playground. Currently bids are sought for the sidewalk on...
POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox, located at the Elementary School office, is in place and ready to receive Christmas Wish Lists from local children now through December 19. Ho! Ho! Ho! It's that time of year again! Spinners have again helped Santa set up his mailbox, this time at the Pomeroy Elementary School office, so children can send their Christmas Wish List direct to the North Pole. Stamps not required. Simply write out your wish list and after checking it twice, seal the envelope a...
The Pirates congratulated one another as the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard and the team advanced to a quarter final contest versus the Naselle Comets next Saturday in South Bend, Wash. The Pirates looked to have a fight on their hands in the early going but Odessa's offense couldn't muster enough juice against the stubborn Buccaneer defense, and the Pirates broke several big plays for points on the scoreboard in the 52-12 State Football Tournament win....
POMEROY–The Garfield County Ministerial Association is sponsoring its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Pataha Flour Mill on Sun., Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. The annual event draws local churches together in fellowship, culminating in a short worship service. Pastor Stan Christopherson will bring the message and there will be participation in special music and various readings. The meal items are supplied by our churches, but other dishes are welcome. It is requested that due to limited seating m...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce Hometown Christmas and Starlight Parade begins downtown on Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. respectively. Several events will follow into the evening at various locations. Events for the afternoon and evening begin with ornament decorating at the Blue Mountain Artisan Guild Gallery at 745 Main St.; cookie decoration at The Baker's Table at 847 Main St., Starlight Parade on Main St., at 5 p.m.; and Pictures with Santa by 5R Photography at Pioneer Plaza, 7...
POMEROY–The Chamber of Commerce is requesting volunteers for the following local holiday festivities: Nov. 17, decorating Pocket Park; Nov 29: Hometown Christmas Downtown, Cookie Decorating at the Baker’s Table from 3-5 p.m.; Santa Photos at Pocket Park at 5 p.m.; and two chamber people as event coordinator and head a group for ticketed home tour on Friday, Dec 13. For more information, please contact Ashlyn Deatherage at 509-222-8227....
POMEROY-The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed the county planning commission’s progress on rewriting the comprehensive plan, as well as continuing a speed study at their meeting on November 18. The Planning Commission has added additional meetings to December’s schedule in an attempt to finish drafting the plan changes before the moratorium on conditional-use permit applications ends on February 5. Currently the plan is with outside council. The Planning Commission wil...
CLARKSTON–A “Last Chance” Pesticide Recertification Credit Program hosted by WSU, UI and Oregon State University extension will be offered Friday, December 6 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Asotin County Fire Station, located at 2377 Appleside Boulevard in Clarkston, or by Zoom. Five Idaho, Washington and Oregon pesticide recertification credits have been applied for this program; along with Certified Crop Advisor Credits. The cost of participating in the seminar is free. Topics may include: -Palmer amaranth surve...
POMEROY–The Spinners 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is scheduled at Maple Hall on November 28 from 12-1:30 p.m. The Spinners organization will host its 8th annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Maple Hall on November 28. Dinner will be served from 12-1:30 p.m. Deliveries are available for who homebound, and to-go meals are also available for those who prefer them. The dinner is free to all, and donations are accepted. Please RSVP by contacting Joe Cox by email: [email protected]; phone or t...
POMEROY––The countless contributions of long-time Pirate announcer and youth sports supporter John Gates are being proffered to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for inclusion in the WIAA's Hall of Fame. John Williams is mustering support for the notion. "This story is about John Gates, a local insurance agent turned P.A. Announcer for Pomeroy High School Athletics," Williams wrote the WIAA. "He has been the announcer for every home football and basketball game for 57 yea...
POMEROY–Pomeroy School District held an assembly in honor of Veteran's Day in the Pomeroy Jr/Sr. High School gym on November 7. The program included presentations of Quilts of Valor, songs by the Transitional Kindergarten through Third Grade children as well as the High School Rock Band and the Rockapella Band, and a slide show of the local veterans. Receiving Quilts of Valor were Patti Weiland Robohn, Phil Rider, and John Hirsch. Alice Gwinn presented the quilts and gave the following h...
POMEROY-The Garfield County Republicans hosted an Election Night Watch Party for the community at the Pataha Flour Mill on Nov. 5. The group had multiple televisions playing several news networks that monitored both state and national races throughout the night. Board and card games were enjoyed, including a rousing game of Uno Flip, and a potluck nacho bar provided dinner to the 42 attendees. Washington State Representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick gave speeches after the results showed their...
WHEAT: The outlook for 2024-25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, domestic use, and ending stocks but unchanged exports. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 120 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Domestic use is raised, all on food use, based mainly on the NASS Flour Milling Products report. Exports are unchanged at 825 million bushels but there are offsetting by-class changes. Projected 2024-25 ending stocks are increased 3 million bushels to...
Correctionue to a clerical error, a public notice for the Port of Garfield’s budget hearing, published in last week’s East Washingtonian, should have read that the meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m....
POMEROY–Preliminary Election-Night returns show that some 79.50% of Garfield County's voters cast ballots in the 2024 General Election and it appears that conservative candidates and causes were favored by local balloteers. Washington's Fifth District will remain in the Republican Party as Michael Baumgartner outpolled Democrat Carmela Conroy 59.79% and 164,626 votes to Conroy's 110,352 votes and 40.08%. Here voters gave Baumgartner 79.89% and 1,037 votes to Conroy's 20.11% and 261 votes. Statew...
POMEROY-Hundreds of kids paraded in their costumes for Trick or Treat Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 31. Main Street businesses, decked out in spider webs and pumpkins, gave out candy and toys to the costumed trick or treaters. The Garfield County Memorial Hospital created an eighties-themed haunted house situation in their hallways with stops where candy was passed out by the residents, several of whom were in costume themselves. Trunk or Treat was held in the Hospital parking lot. The trick or...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) discussed emails from a class action group, approved the date for a floating holiday, and approved a request to light the courthouse for Red Ribbon Week at their meeting on Nov. 4. In response to emails from a class action group, Commissioner Jim Nelson stated "We have reached out to outside agencies. We are taking this seriously." Details of the allegations were not discussed due to the fact that they concern an active inv...
SPOKANE–Innovia Foundation recently announced that Pomeroy is among the first eastern Washington and North Idaho communities selected for the Community Heart & Soul® initiative. The City of Pomeroy will be embarking on a two-year journey to engage residents in identifying what they love the most about their community, what future they want for it and how to achieve it. "In our small community, Heart & Soul will provide the direction and personality to facilitate bringing our legacy f...
POMEROY–Election Day Salad Bar and baked food sale will be held at the Catholic School on November 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Again, this election day, the Holy Rosary Alter Society will hold this fund raiser salad bar event that will foster many projects on their list. Also, be sure to purchase a goodie from their baked sale selection. Take-out orders are available by calling 208-791-6006 by 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5...