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POMEROY–Santa truly came to town, rolling down Main Street in the Garfield County Fire District No. 1 Engine 10 during the Starlight Christmas parade held November 24. The parade was part of the...

POMEROY–The local Elementary School is being recognized by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA) as a...

POMEROY– Curiously, the pandemic has paid Pomeroy a dividend. Pomeroy natives Ray and Wendi Watson realized that working remotely during Covid-19 shutdowns meant they could come home to their...

POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) announced an awarded grant, approved an agreement, and discussed exempting agriculture buildings from permits at their meeting on November 2...

PATAHA–The Mill's Christmas Tea is planned at the Flourmill on December 2, at 1 p.m. The Mill's Christmas Tea planned and organized by Westelle Scoggin, is open to the public. This event features...

POMEROY–Downtown is celebrating the Christmas season with the Twinkle Light shopping event for retail stores on Thursday, December 7 beginning at 5 p.m. Christmas is the time of the giving spirit...

POMEROY–Holiday cheer will come rolling into town as the 2023 Hometown Christmas welcomes the holidays with a variety of activities, including the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, "Pictures with...

POMEROY–The Pomeroy FFA Chapter will receive an $80,000 CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) Capital Equipment Grant, which will be shared by both agricultural programs, announced...

POMEROY–The Garfield County Public Health District Board discussed the Second Harvest schedule, fiber internet repairs, and passed two resolutions at their meeting on November 20. Second Harvest...

POMEROY–The Pomeroy City Council passed the 2024 property tax levy certification and resolution, recognized volunteers at the Crystal Springs Golf Course, and granted relief for a water overage...

POMEROY–The Spinners Santa's Mailbox is now open at the Pomeroy Pharmacy and the Elementary School office until noon December 22, 2023. Children can mail their letters or wish lists to Santa using...

POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) opened applications for roadwork engineering consultant, approved an inter fund transfer and a letter to the City of Pomeroy at their...

Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01) in demanding the White...

POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce September's Employee of the Month, Josh Love, LPN. He was nominated by his co-workers who state, "Josh cares for his patients and pays...

POMEROY–The Garfield County Transportation Authority (CTA) discussed the fate of the 2015 Ford Transit van that was listed as surplus several months ago, amended a Washington State Department of...

PENDLETON–Christmas tree permits for the Umatilla National Forest are now available to purchase at Forest offices, several local businesses, and online through Recreation.gov. Locally, permits are...

POMEROY-The School District No. 110 student body honored local veterans with a ceremony of songs, poems, a slideshow, a Quilt of Valor presentation, and a surprise return during the ceremony at the...

POMEROY–The City Council discussed replacing the boiler at the Pomeroy Municipal Pool, held two public hearings, and passed several resolutions at their meeting on November 7. The boiler at the...

POMEROY–The Port of Garfield County commissioners passed two resolutions and accepted a preliminary budget, as well as discussed repairs at the Central Ferry boat dock at their meeting on November...

POMEROY–Hometown Christmas activities, the annual Starlight Christmas Parade, and "Pictures with Santa" Friday, November 24 at 9 a, m. Staging begins at the High School Parking lot at 4 p.m. Begin...

POMEROY––Incumbent Pomeroy Mayor G. Paul Miller was outpolled by challenger Jack Peasley, who received 402 votes and 78.67% of the vote compared to Miller's 109 votes, or 21.33%, tipping the decis...

POMEROY–The Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved an addition to the court security project, additional information to directional signage, and an inter-department reimbursement at...

"I vant to Trick or Treat!" this elaborately attired mini Dracula might be heard saying during Pomeroy's Trick or Treat Main Street on Halloween, October 31. Click on Photos to see more Halloween...