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Whitman County solicits firms for on-call architectural and engineering work

COLFAX, WA — Whitman County is soliciting qualifications from architectural, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firms to support planned capital projects through 2030. According to a Request for Qualifications issued by the Whitman County Commissioners, the county intends to select one or more firms for on-call professional services under negotiated hourly rate agreements. Initial contracts would run for three years, with the o…Consulting · Colfax Read Article

Port of Whitman County advances Colfax childcare center plan, cleanup proposal before city council

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Spokane man jailed in Whitman County after trooper allegedly seizes half a pound of meth during traffic stop

COLFAX, WA – A 57-year=old Spokane man with a lengthy criminal history is back in jail after a local Washington State Patrol Trooper allegedly caught him with a significant amount of methamphetamine. Richard Presnell was arrested during a routine traffic stop in Whitman County Thursday night. Trooper Joshua Hudson discovered that Presnell was wanted on an arrest warrant out of Idaho. He was tak Richard Presnell en into custody on the warrant …Colfax, Washington · Colfax Read Article

Remains of Man Missing for 9 Years Found – Dog Walker Found Them

A local resident walking his dog discovered skeletal remains near Colfax, Washington, just a few days before Christmas.Colfax, Washington · Colfax Read Article

Several Whitman County Communities To Consider Small Taxing District Levies During February Special Election

COLFAX, WA – About a dozen small taxing district levies will decided by voters in several Whitman County communities during the upcoming special election. Most of the measures are replacement school district levies. There are school facility levies on the ballot in LaCrosse, Steptoe, Rosalia and St. John. Voters in Tekoa, Colfax, Steptoe, Colton, Endicott, Rosalia and St. John have school operations levies to consider. There are pool levies on t…Colfax, Washington · Colfax Read Article

Human remains found in Colfax identified as local man missing since 2016

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COLFAX, Wash. – The Whitman County Coroner’s Office has identified the human remains found on December 22 along South Palouse Road as Michael Shawn Garcia, a Colfax man reported missing in July 2016.Colfax, Washington · Colfax See the Story

Whitman County Undersheriff Announces Retirement After 33 Years of Service

COLFAX, WA — The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office has announced the upcoming retirement of Undersheriff Chris Chapman, marking the end of a 33-year law enforcement career spent serving communities across Whitman County. According to a media release, Chapman first joined the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office in 1993 as a reserve deputy before transitioning to a full-time position in March 1995. Over the course of his career, he served in numerous ro…Colfax, Washington · Colfax See the Story

No Charges Filed in Two Serious U.S. 195 Crashes South of Colfax, Including Fatal Collision

COLFAX, WA – Criminal charges will not be pursued against the drivers who caused two recent serious crashes South of Colfax, including a fatal collision. The Washington State Patrol has completed its investigations into the crashes. On Labor Day Weekend, a 20-year-old Vancouver, Washington, woman, Makala Wheeler, made a bad pass on U.S. Highway 195. She struck an oncoming vehicle, killing 67-year-old Sandra Hall of Colfax. The crash injured Whee…Colfax, Washington · Colfax Read Article

Reopening Of Steptoe Butte State Park North Of Colfax Delayed Again

STEPTOE, WA – Delays continue to pile up for reopening Steptoe Butte State Park North of Colfax. An update posted on the Washington State Parks website this week now announces that the park is set to reopen Friday January 9th weather permitting. The iconic butte has been closed nearly all year. The park was closed during February’s flood. State parks officials then kept the butte closed as a paving project began in May. Crews have been paving…Colfax, Washington · Colfax Read Article

Human remains found near Colfax, investigation underway

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UPDATE: December 23, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.Colfax, Washington · Colfax See the Story

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Whitman County solicits firms for on-call architectural and engineering work

Port of Whitman County advances Colfax childcare center plan, cleanup proposal before city council

Spokane man jailed in Whitman County after trooper allegedly seizes half a pound of meth during traffic stop

Remains of Man Missing for 9 Years Found – Dog Walker Found Them

Several Whitman County Communities To Consider Small Taxing District Levies During February Special Election

Human remains found in Colfax identified as local man missing since 2016

Whitman County Undersheriff Announces Retirement After 33 Years of Service

No Charges Filed in Two Serious U.S. 195 Crashes South of Colfax, Including Fatal Collision

Reopening Of Steptoe Butte State Park North Of Colfax Delayed Again

Human remains found near Colfax, investigation underway

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Whitman County solicits firms for on-call architectural and engineering work

Port of Whitman County advances Colfax childcare center plan, cleanup proposal before city council

Spokane man jailed in Whitman County after trooper allegedly seizes half a pound of meth during traffic stop

Remains of Man Missing for 9 Years Found – Dog Walker Found Them

Several Whitman County Communities To Consider Small Taxing District Levies During February Special Election

Human remains found in Colfax identified as local man missing since 2016

Whitman County Undersheriff Announces Retirement After 33 Years of Service

No Charges Filed in Two Serious U.S. 195 Crashes South of Colfax, Including Fatal Collision

Reopening Of Steptoe Butte State Park North Of Colfax Delayed Again

Human remains found near Colfax, investigation underway

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