Colton, population 325, is a growing, picturesque community 15 miles south of Pullman on Hwy 195. It's school district is consolidated with Uniontown creating a great atmosphere of youth and excitement. Colton also has a private Catholic school serving grades 1 through 8. It is the home of the historical St. Gall's Catholic Church built in 1905.

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ENDICOTT

Endicott, population 320, is nestled among rolling fields of wheat 36 miles northwest of Pullman. Visit a traditional farming community in the heart of the Palouse. Pleasant Times Tea Room draws visitors from around the region. Endicott is also the home of the county basketball tournament.

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ST. JOHN

St. John, population 499, is 40 miles northwest of Pullman. With its picturesque nine hole golf course the town hosts many golf events and tournaments. The school district is combined with nearby Endicott. Full-time health services are offered out of an office of the Whitman Medical Group. The towns boasts newer roads, a compact downtown and an active community and is located to several area fishing lakes.

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STEPTOE

     Steptoe is an unincorporated community of approximately 200 people. It is located 9 miles North of Colfax on S.R. #195 at the crossroads of S.R. #23 & Bob Scholz Rd. (St. John, 14 miles West, Oakesdale 11 miles East).
     Steptoe has several businesses: A restaurant/motel, garage/radiator shop, Post Office, 2 fertilizer plants, several grain elevators, second hand store, mini mart/service station, 2 trailer courts, mini storage, cabinet maker, seamstress, 2 contractors, pest control, hair stylist, reflexogy specialist and lots of farmers.
Steptoe was platted in 1907 by the Railroad Land and Improvement Co.
     Bethel Cemetery Assoc. was formed in 1882 and the present school was built in 1908, with additions added between 1918-20 and the "new" gym in 1948.
     The School holds classes for K-8 students and is an important part of our community. The school has about 42 children that attend, which includes a day care program. The high school age students go to any high school of their choice within the area. In the past we have had students graduate from Colfax, St. John, Pullman, Oakesdale, Garfield, & Rosalia.
     Of course our biggest attraction is Steptoe Butte (Pyramid Peak). There is a good road to the top of the Butte for a panoramic view of the area. There is a picnic area at the base of the Butte, just as you enter the Steptoe Butte State Park. In the spring or summer on occasion you can watch hang gliders sailing off the top of the Butte. Also, the old road is visible that once took people to the hotel built by Cashup Davis in the late 1800's.
     Steptoe has started the Steptoe Community Fund, which is a group of young people who have brought back "old fashioned" get togethers for the community. Some of the things they have promoted are Bingo, family Halloween & New Years parties, Movie and Game nights. The funds raised at the events go back to support the community and to support scholarships for the high school seniors that graduated from Steptoe Grade School. 2005 was their first Steptoe Daze with yard sales, barbeque, food/craft sales & lots of fun. The highlights of Steptoe Daze was Bust Your Butte Ball Drop raffle to see who guessed the correct time it would take a 6-foot ball to roll down the side of the Butte.