Come experience small town America, with 2,846 residents calling Colfax home.
Colfax enjoys a healthy mix of history, unique locally owned businesses, rural and urban neighborhoods, amazing all season recreation, and culture.
People come from all over the world to photograph the Palouse, ride bikes on our network of trails and gravel roads, hike or snowshoe on area trails and play in nearby lakes or rivers. Enjoy our Street art and galleries, eat and shop at unique locally owned businesses. Visit the Perkins House for a tour of our founder’s Victorian mansion or book a Haunted Hospital tour of the amazing Saint Ignatiaus Hospital.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Come Explore Colfax!
Don’t miss the chance to explore through our streets adorned with vibrant street art and galleries that reflect the creative spirit of our community.
Stay tuned for exciting events that bring the community together. From festivals to local gatherings, Colfax knows how to make every moment memorable.
Enjoy our Street art and galleries, eat and shop at unique locally owned businesses.
All four seasons are amazing on the Palouse. See what Colfax has to offer!
People from all corners of the globe visit Colfax to capture the beauty of the Palouse, ride bikes on our extensive network of trails and gravel roads, and immerse themselves in all-season recreation. Hike or snowshoe on our scenic trails, or indulge in the pleasures of nearby lakes and rivers.
Karly, daughter of Pete and Brandy Wigen, is co-valedictorian for the Colfax High School Class of 2025 with an impressive 4.0 GPA. Her dedication to excellence extends beyond academics, with involvement in many extracurricular activities, including:
In addition to her many activities, Karly has excelled in FFA, competing at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where her team earned a 3rd place finish in Sales. She also participated in the National Land Evaluation Competition in Oklahoma and was selected as the 2024 Colfax Distinguished Young Woman, competing at the state level in August 2024.
Karly is a Washington Wheat Ambassador and traveled to Olympia this winter to meet with legislators about agricultural issues. She is also a fair ambassador for the Palouse Empire Fair and remains very active in her church, Peace Lutheran.
Next year, Karly plans to attend the University of Hawaii to pursue a degree in family development and behavior studies, with aspirations to continue her education and become an occupational and speech therapist.
Congratulations, Karly, on your outstanding achievements!
This initiative recognizes outstanding students in our community who excel in academics, leadership, and character.
At Colfax Chamber of Commerce, we thrive on fostering connections and empowering local businesses to flourish. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant community!
Grounded in our hometown values and agrarian roots, we are the county seat of Whitman County. Come experience small town America, with 2,846 residents calling Colfax home.
Grounded in our hometown values and agrarian roots, we are the county seat of Whitman County. Come experience small town America, with 2,846 residents calling Colfax home.