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Inmate found dead in Whitman County Jail
COLFAX — A Pullman man being held in the Whitman County Jail on charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and three counts of assault committed suicide Saturday afternoon, Dec. 26. Jose Chagollan-Flores, 35, was found hanging from... — Updated 12/30/2020
Burned vehicles removed from Malden fire area
MALDEN – More than 150 derelict and burned-out vehicles have been removed from the fire-ravaged area in the month since the Sept. 7 blaze. “The community’s really worked hard... — Updated 11/5/2020
Manning Fire destroys two homes
COLFAX - A fast-moving brush fire here destroyed two houses and a shop Monday, Sept. 7. Fire crews were dispatched at 10:40 a.m. for a fire on the hill west of the city where... — Updated 10/23/2020
Colfax hospital reduces staff hours to weather financial crisis
COLFAX–With Gov. Jay Inslee's order for hospitals to suspend non-essential services, local hospitals are tightening their financial belts in preparation of the shutdown impacting... — Updated 10/23/2020
Tractor ignites fire near Shields Road
ST. JOHN – Twelve units responded Tuesday afternoon to a tractor fire that spread to the stubble and windrow straw the tractor had been baling. St. John Fire District responded... — Updated 8/27/2020
County health officer now recommending students study at home
COLFAX — A spike this week in positive COVID-19 cases has prompted the Whitman County Health Department to consider recommending schools in Whitman County keep campuses... — Updated 8/9/2020
20-year-old Nails enters gubernatorial race
Stay home orders have prompted people to pursue a variety of activities they may not have otherwise. For Dylan Nails, 20, Colfax, that includes running for Washington state... — Updated 6/4/2020
Nails enters gubernatorial position race
COLFAX – Stay home orders have prompted people to pursue a variety of activities they may not have otherwise. For Dylan Nails, 20, Colfax, that includes running for Washington... — Updated 5/29/2020
Sprint boat race rescheduled to fall
ST. JOHN – Sprint boat racing has been postponed until the fall due to the coronavirus quarantine rules. Webb’s Slough announced its June 20 race date has been rescheduled to Sept. 26. The sprint boat race course annually... — Updated 5/22/2020
