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Empty gas tank leads to arrest
COLFAX—Two suspects were arrested for eluding and theft after running out of gas in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody. The two suspects, Corey Ness, 41, and Tamia Kimball, 55, both of Spokane, were taken into custody... — Updated 3/2/2023
Largent leads Mahnkey in Whitman County
COLFAX — A rematch for a county commissioner seat is looking much like the first go-round. Preliminary results in the Nov. 8 general election show incumbent Michael Largent, a Republican, taking the lead over challenger... — Updated 11/9/2022 Full story
Colfax FFA member named national finalist
COLFAX – Colfax FFA member Cotton Booker has been named an American Star finalist in the Agribusiness category. The National FFA American Start Award represents the best of the... — Updated 9/8/2022
St. John Sprint Boat Racers Memorialize late Michael Dixon
ST. JOHN – Two area men were remembered following the Saturday, Aug. 26, sprint boat races at Webb’s Slough. The ashes of Richie Baltierra of St. John were spread on the waters after the racing. Baltierra passed away two years... — Updated 9/1/2022
Conservation District awarded grant for Little Hangman Creek
TEKOA — Better fishing and other recreational opportunities may be on the horizon for Little Hangman Creek. Last month, the Terry Hussman Account awarded a $50,000 grant to the Pine Creek Conservation for fish restoration, bank... — Updated 6/2/2022
Rosalia Battle Days on tap
ROSALIA — The annual Battle Days celebration will highlight the community’s 150th birthday Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5. The event — a tradition that started in 1970 — commemorate the 1858 Battle of Pine Creek. Battle... — Updated 6/2/2022
Train goes off track near Hwy 26
HOOPER - A wheat train derailed along state Highway 26, west of the town of LaCrosse and east of Washtucna. Ten train cars derailed, state Department of Transportation spokeswoman... — Updated 5/19/2022