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POMEROY––A state-mandated hand recount of ballots from the August 6 Primary Election revealed that the machine tabulation matched the hand count in Garfield County ballots cast in the Commissioner of Public Lands race for second-highest vote getter. The Secretary of State ordered the recount when just 51 votes separated Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson and Democrat Dave Upthegrove. There were 33 batches of approximately 25 ballots each counted by the Auditor's Office. A few were smaller than 25...
POMEROY–A new poultry pen was built at the at the Garfield County Fairgrounds poultry barn by Emilee Blickenstaff, a member of the Feathered Friends 4-H Club. Blickenstaff gave a presentation of her 4-H project on replacing the poultry pen at the Garfield County Fairgrounds to the group on Aug. 22. According to Blickenstaff, she chose her project because "the old one needed to be replaced and I knew my dad would be able to help me build it." Materials for the project were sponsored by Clay a...
POMEROY–The Granny Caravan is coming to the City Park on August 28 from 4-6 p.m. Come meet with Roz Luther and Shirley Grossman for meaningful conversation about politics, initiatives, policies, and the upcoming general election. They are extending an invitation to every person here because they are worried about the polarization of our society. They want to change the trajectory and bridge that gap. Two Spokane octogenarians Grossman and Luther, "are on their remarkable journey to bridge c...
Washington Policy Center is challenging the legality of the ban on natural gas brought forth by the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC). SBCC failed to properly calculate how much small businesses will be harmed in complying with these new regulations. The State Regulatory Fairness Act (RFA) says that the impact on small businesses must be considered with all rule changes. The Washington Policy Center requested the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) to review these regulations and hold the Code Council accountable...
PENDLETON, Ore.–The Umatilla National Forest officials returned to Phase B Public Use Restrictions on Monday, August 26, due to reduced fire danger, the potential for human-caused fires, and concern for public safety. The restrictions pertain to the use of campfires, smoking, chainsaws, internal combustion engines, and generators. Beginning August 26, 2024, campfires will ONLY be allowed in designated campgrounds and recreation sites. Liquefied or bottled gas stoves and heaters are allowed f...
POMEROY–Terrilie Cox will be posthumously recognized as the 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree at the Chamber Cowboy Breakfast for her many years of service to the Garfield County Fair. She passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 72. Terrilie Cox moved to Pomeroy, from Spokane, in 1974 with her husband Bill Cox and two children Andi and Josh. She was by Bill's side when he began his farming career and they started their own Hereford cattle herd and brand, CX Ranch. Her Garfield County Fair experience b...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Hospital District Commissioners (GCHD) discussed an update to the electrical project, approved a letter of support to the City of Pomeroy, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on Aug 5. The electrical project has progressed to renovating wiring inside the hospital building and a transformer has been placed in readiness for the arrival of the switch. The project is on track for its expected completion in Jan 2025. The CGHD voted to draft and send a letter to t...
POMEROY––The Cougar Creek Fire, located in the Umatilla National Forest primarily in Asotin County and north of the Washington-Oregon border, has topped 24,000 acres since it began July 15 of unknown origin. Suppression efforts have been fruitful as crews on the fire begin demobilization activities. Containment is estimated at 80% as of the Washington Department of Natural Resources incident report on August 19. There are 226 fire personnel on the job, working toward full suppression with fou...
By Mary Flerchinger POMEROY–The Fine Arts Department at the Garfield County Fair is featuring the water color and acrylic paintings of Carol Wildman. In showcasing Wildman, the late long-time area artist, Garfield County Fair Fine Arts Department Superintendent Mary Flerchinger is seeking art pieces by Wildman from local individuals. If anyone has a piece done by Wildman and you would like to have it in the show, please give it to her daughter Gretchen, or to Larry Koller, or bring it to Mary F...
By Lisa Naylor Special to the Dayton Chronicle LYONS FERRY–The eleventh annual SWIM the SNAKE event, an open water swim and paddling event, was successfully held last Saturday at Lyons Ferry State Park and Lyons Ferry Marina in Lake Bryan, Snake River. The event, sponsored by the Blue Mountain Resource Conservation & Development Council, is a fund-raiser for area youth competitive summer swim teams and the regional non-profit. The event started in 2013. New participants this year were Carol N...
By Sarrah Steele POMEROY–A high school volunteer two-day coach clinic training will take place in various Pomeroy Ranger District locations in the Blue Mountains and Garfield County Fairgrounds on August 23-24. The session will focus on the SoleKids Fall session. To register, contact Sarrah Steele at [email protected]. or visit her August 14 post on Pomeroy Info. The clinic, focused on grades 7-12 participants, is a two-day team building and training workshop in the Blue Mountains where high school volunteers will run, explore, and maybe e...
POMEROY–The Garfield County Fair and Market Sale is less than a month away on September 13-15. This year's market sale is the largest with 103 animals and will take place in the hog barn arena on September 14 at 4 p.m. The best way to support 4-H and FFA projects is to purchase the quality meat these kids have raised. If you don't need meat, there are options that can support these kids, too. You can sponsor kids individually or support with a donation to the Market Sale General Support Fund. If...
ATLANTIC OCEAN–Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Brandon Troth, from Pomeroy, Wash., tests a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) mask aboard the Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), July 28, 2024. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting integrated naval warfighting training. Composite Unit Training Exercises are an intense, multi-week exercise designed to fully integrate a carrier strike group as a cohesive, m...
POMEROY–As summer winds down we would like to take this opportunity to update you on some items that have developed over the last two months. The information provided is as complete a narrative as we can provide. The first issue is the recent decision by the City to initiate a contract with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) regarding waste disposal services. The previous contract with Naslund Disposal was signed in 1995 and was set to expire. Larrah Charlo of N...
POMEROY–The Blue Mountain Artisan Guild is seeking entries for the upcoming Man Cave/She Shed show featured in September and October. Entries will be taken August 28-30. A reception will be held at the gallery on September 5 at 5-7 p.m. Four Star Supply will sponsor this extraordinary show. The BMAG is including the She Shed idea with the Man Cave theme, in hopes of expanding the ladies talents as well. are seeking entries from men and women of anything they find joy in doing using such m...
OLYMPIA–The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss the update to the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), on August 28 from 6–7:30 p.m. This public meeting, is one of three, is part of the process of revising and updating Washington’s SWAP every 10 years and will introduce the timeline for the 2025 SWAP revision to the public and opportunities for public participation during the year-long process. WDFW staff will present general information on the SWAP, its purpose in conservation in Washin...
POMEROY-Beautiful weather gave a pleasant atmosphere to National Night Out, held in the Pomeroy City Park on Aug. 8. The temperature was warm with a delightful breeze, and families from Garfield County and beyond turned out to enjoy the evening. Bees also turned out to enjoy the food, bombing burgers and making a nuisance of themselves around the covered seating area. Burgers were available, flipped by Garfield County Sheriff's Deputies, as well as chips and drinks. Garfield County Fire...
POMEROY––The spirit of a community can never be seen more clearly than when it is tested. When the Dan/Lower Granite Fire threatened the northeastern part of Garfield County on Monday, July 29, local citizens rallied. In conjunction with Garfield County Fire District No. 1, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and the County Road Crew, farmers and neighbors fought to save homes and historical structures with water trucks, tractors, discs, chainsaws, sprinklers, and even rakes and shove...
POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners discussed Palouse Fiber Packaging products with Kyler Lovgren, approved expense authorizations, and discussed weed spraying at their meeting on Aug. 6. Palouse Fiber Packaging is leveraging 3D printing to create custom molds for their fiber products. They currently make clamshells, cup carriers, planter pots, paint palettes, and wrapping paper. They are constantly innovating and creating new designs. The plant also has a lab that creates s...
DAYTON–Attorneys handling the liquidation of assets of Columbia Pulp I, LLC, recently issued a notice to all concerned parties that the receivership has fulfilled its duties, the receivership is terminated and the actions pertaining to selling Columbia Pulp I, LLC's assets are complete and closed. The filing in King County Superior Court, the Honorable Leroy McCulough presiding, was filed June 6, 2024. On September 19, 2023, following the sale of all of Columbia Pulp I, LLC's assets, the r...
By Loyal and Charlotte Baker DAYTON–This July marked the tenth anniversary of the change of ownership of Dayton's and Columbia County's weekly community newspaper, the Dayton Chronicle. Loyal and Charlotte Baker took over publishing duties from 30-year publisher Jack Williams in early July, 2014. Williams enjoyed a few weeks of retirement before health issues arose and he passed away July 8, 2014. The Bakers operated the 147-year-old business, which includes a full-service print shop, at the C...
POMEROY––The Garfield County Hospital District is asking the community’s involvement through establishment of an Community Advisory Panel, says Hospital CEO Mat Slaybaugh. “We are inviting you to participate in the betterment of your local hospital,” Slaybaugh said. “To gain additional perspective and input from the people we serve, Garfield County Hospital District is establishing a community advisory panel.” The purpose of this panel will be to give your opinion and feedback on a wide variety of topics relating to the Hospital District’s cu...
WASHINGTON D.C.–The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create market opportunities, and support local jobs. This program is available to local businesses and partners that remove hazardous fuels from national forests and transport the material to be processed for wood products or services. “The timber and wood products industries help support healthy and sustainable forests,” said Agriculture Secreta...
UNITED STATES–August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month. This national observance was initiated in 1998 as a single day to increase our nation’s consciousness of the need for more organ and tissue donors from multicultural backgrounds. In 2020, this nationwide effort to engage and educate multicultural communities about the need for organ and tissue donors was expanded to encompass the entire month of August. Although organs are not matched according to ethnicity, and people of different races frequently match one another, ind...
Debates will feature top two candidates for governor, attorney general, lands commissioner and superintendent of public instruction OLYMPIA - The Association of Washington Business announced plans today to host its seventh gubernatorial debate Sept. 18 at the annual Policy Summit in Spokane in partnership with Greater Spokane Inc. (GSI). AWB, the state's oldest and largest business association representing all industries, has a history of hosting debates among candidates for statewide office...