November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
RITZVILLE — The City Council met Nov. 14 to look at its budget and what would be the most likely match for a new new development planner. “Balance is huge,” Councilwoman Brooke Scheel said. “You’re either going to get somebody who’s maybe younger and has some work experience, fresh out of college, that’s willing to commute, or hybrid and really great on the computer, or maybe a working parent, or somebody that’s been out of the field for a minute but has a lot of experience and wants to ease back into a...
RITZVILLE - Expansion of high-speed internet throughout Adams County is continuing here and in Lind and Othello. When complete next year, the $10.6 million project will provide high-speed broadband to 2,500 homes and businesses. Officials said the project expands infrastructure that will benefit farm workers, students, businesses and other residents who have had limited access to internet. "This is a major investment for Adams County and a milestone for our communities,...
LIND — Mayor Paula Bell was excluded from an executive session that took place during the Nov. 12 Town Council meeting. Just over an hour into the meeting, the assembly broke for the executive session. The council voted 4-0 to exclude the mayor. “We are having an executive session with the council attorney regarding issues that we are having,” Councilwoman Anna Dobbins said. “I will be in attendance,” Mayor Paula Bell said. “No,” Dobbins responded. “You are not invited. I make a motion that Paula be not...
BASIN CITY — Charges may be pending against a man believed to have led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase across areas of Franklin and Adams Counties. The name of the suspect has yet to be released, as the case is still being investigated, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported. The details of the Saturday, Nov. 16, incident have been forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for possible charges. The investigation stems from a chase that began when Franklin County deputies...
OLYMPIA – State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees will fly drones over known pygmy rabbit locations on state and federal lands to test the effectiveness of tracking pygmy rabbits from the air. The agency will also fly drones over private lands, with permission, the agency said, noting the targeted areas will be in Grant and Douglas counties. Flights will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning next month and continuing through October 2026. Flights will depend on...
LIND — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner discussed the costs of providing law enforcement with town council members during a Nov. 12 meeting. Appearing before the council, Wagner noted that costs have been increasing, making it challenging to provide the level of law enforcement service needed in town. At the same time, he pointed out that he’s done his part to keep costs equitable. “The couple things that we’ve been doing for the past while, since I became sheriff, is trying to figure out a really good way of...
HATTON — The Washington State Patrol is stepping up its patrols from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1 as university students and others hit the road for Thanksgiving. The emphasis will focus on State Highway 26, linking Colfax to Othello and other cities. It will also include expanded patrols on U.S. Highways 195 and 395, as well as Interstate 90. District 4 troopers in Spokane, Whitman and Adams counties and District 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties will be focusing on speeding, driving too fast for conditions,...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Oct. 27-30: Oct. 27 Assist troopers near Milepost 50 of State Highway 26. Deer hit by multiple vehicles at Milepost 94 of State Highway 26. Noise compliant in the 800 block of South Crestline Road, Othello. Suspicious people in the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. Runaway juvenile knocking on doors in the 700 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Cow on private property in the 2200 block of West Rainier...
100 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Nov. 20, 1924 GETS $500 FINE ON LIQUOR CHARGE LIND - Karl Roth, a rancher living south of Lind, was arrested last Friday by Deputy Sheriffs Buehler, Oestreich and Fredericks. A search of his farm revealed a copper still; a quantity of wine was found in his cellar. He was tried before Justice Womach Saturday and was fined $500 and costs and given a jail sentence of 60 days which was suspended subject to payment of the fine and good...
RITZVILLE — A Moses Lake man posted bail after being arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail on numerous theft-related charges connected to Adams and Whitman Counties. Tomas Diaz-Layna, 34, of Moses Lake, was booked into the jail on Nov. 7 and released Nov. 14, jail records show. He is facing charges of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and first-degree theft. According to Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, Diaz-Layna was wanted in connection with multiple...
RITZVILLE - He knows about lapsed time probably better than anyone in the state. You might say he is the master of how time has flown, if not where it has gone, perhaps downfield. Tony Vostral, 76, and a Ritzville resident, has been the football and basketball volunteer time-keeper since 1976 at Lind-Ritzville High School. He's also been all over youth sports in many roles. "I'm going to start my 49th year," Vostral said. "In football, I go out and talk to the referees...
RITZVILLE — Scholastic sports moved into the winter seasons this week with practices getting underway. The boys and girls basketball and boys and girls wrestling teams started practices Monday, Nov. 18. They are scheduled to practice on alternating schedules, from 3:40-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:20 p.m. weekdays through next Tuesday. On Saturday, boys practice begins at 9 a.m. and girls at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, boys basketball will practice from 1-3:15 p.m. The girls will either practice at the same time in Lind or...
OTHELLO — The last football team from Adams County was eliminated from the playoffs Friday night, Nov. 15. No. 8-seeded Othello was upended by No. 9-seeded Sehome, 22-21, on the Huskies’ home field in Class 2A playoffs. The Huskies were leading 21-7 in the third quarter before Sehome junior quarterback Nolan Wright threw the first of two touchdown passes to Andre Watson. The second Wright-to-Watson pass came with less than a minute remaining in the game and Othello leading 21-15. Grady Evans kicked the PAT to give the...
After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing with civility and respect. It is time to go back to acting for the common good. Our country needs leaders, irrespective of party affiliation, to set aside differences and unite. America is weakened by the continual onslaught of character assassinations, false accusations, misinformation and bitterness, which has been pervasive over the last dozen years. We do not know who to trust...
The cost of a gallon of fuel may increase by 45 cents per gallon in the wake of the I-2117 failure. The CO2 tax already jumped; it is set at auctions and on private markets when organizations covered by the law purchase allowances covering their emissions. Immediately after voters decided to keep Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions, allowance prices on the private market jumped by more than 10% to about $57 per metric ton of CO2, according to the Carbon dashboard of...
Cheney Dow Excavating could not be more excited to put on yet another amazing light display for the Cheney community this year. We absolutely love bringing light and joy to our small town and would highly encourage everyone to stop by, check out the lights, buy a tree, and take some festive pictures! Colfax Colfax will host the Festival of Trees in Libey Gallery at The Center Dec. 4-30. On Dec. 7 tour trees and vote for a favorite tree, community favorite tree will be announced at 5 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m., selfies with Santa...
Grange hosts potluck, honors vets RALSTON — Ralston Grange Hall No. 943 hosted a Thanksgiving potluck and Veterans Appreciation dinner Tuesday, Nov. 19. The 6 p.m. dinner followed a ceremony honoring local veterans. Ralston Grange provided turkey, ham, beverages and table service. Festivals association seeks directors RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Festivals Association is seeking nominees for its board of directors. Anyone interested in being a board member or who wants to nominate someone is encouraged to attend the 6 p.m....
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 20-25: Anniversaries Nov. 24 — Gary and Sharon Lobe Birthdays Nov. 20 — Colby Greenwalt Nov. 21 — Karissa Labes Nov. 22 — Scot Branson, Curtis Gering, Al Strohmaier, Karlee Kerr and Allison Ritz. Nov. 23 — Kevin Branson and Dakota Dursteler. Nov. 24 — Shelley Strohmaier and Sue Hill. Nov. 25 — Kolton Knodel, Paisley Davis and Paisley...
You think this pandemic thingie we're going through is deadly? At least unpleasant? Hey, you've come here to this tower of truth to learn the little-known stuff that will make you completely shunned at lunch time, and cussed during choir practice. We modestly refer to it as attempting to commit journalism. When it comes to historical terrors, there are none that reached the pinnacle of pain as quickly and briefly as the dance fever. Yes, friend, the dance fever of 1518 was a month-long plague in Strasbourg, which is today...
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Dorothy "Allert" Forgey Aug. 14, 1942 –Nov. 8, 2024 Dorothy "Allert" Forgey, passed away Nov. 8, 2024. She died from complications of kidney failure. Dorothy is survived by her husband Gary Forgey of Ellensburg, Wash, her daughter Delrae Buehler of Huntington, OR, son Louis Allert of Ritzville, Wash, son Redgey Peterson of Idaho, son Guy Peterson of Idaho, grandson Brogan Buehler of Huntington, OR, sister Betty Tobbin of Coeur d' Alene, ID, brother Allan Solom of Lewiston,...
Donald E. Hutsell Apr. 10, 1944 –Nov. 12, 2024 Donald E. Hutsell passed away on Nov. 12, 2024 in Ritzville, Wash.at his home in Ritzville. Don was (80) born on April 10, 1944 in Spokane, Wash. to William and Bernice (Mead) Hutsell. He grew up in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1962.In school his basketball team placed 2nd at the State "B" tournament, He received a football scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College. He also enjoyed being a 4H member in...
Request for Proposals City of Ritzville SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan Requested by the City of Ritzville Call for Proposals The City of Ritzville (City) is seeking a qualified individual or firm to submit proposals for developing a strategic Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) that will meet or exceed U. S. DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Washington State Department of Transportations’ (WSDOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program requirements. Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024...
NOTICE TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CAUSE NO. 23-2-00117-01 AVAIL 1 LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF MILTON EIDAHL; UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF DONNA EIDAHL AKA DONNA C. EIDAHL AKA DONNA CLAIR EIDAHL; TERRY EIDAHL; CINDY EIDAHL AKA CINDY ALEXENKO; JAMES EIDAHL; SUMMERSET WEST WATER ASSOCIATION; STATE OF WASHINGTON; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES Defendants. To: UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF MILTON...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON CAUSE NO. 23-2-00117-01 AVAIL 1 LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF MILTON EIDAHL; UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF DONNA EIDAHL AKA DONNA C. EIDAHL AKA DONNA CLAIR EIDAHL; TERRY EIDAHL; CINDY EIDAHL AKA CINDY ALEXENKO; JAMES EIDAHL; SUMMERSET WEST WATER ASSOCIATION; STATE OF WASHINGTON; JOHN AND/OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES Defendants. TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF MILTON...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be holding a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 14 at 12:00 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2025 Budget. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital. John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published November 20,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be holding a Public Budget Hearing Meeting on Tuesday, November 26 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital. John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published November 20,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be holding a Budget Hearing Meeting on Tuesday, November 14 at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital and via Zoom. The information to call in is listed below. Dial in +1-253-215-8782 USA Toll Meeting number (access code): 831 6421 7556 Meeting password: 001597 John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners Published November 20,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following: Grant of Franchise to Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC to construct, operate, and maintain new telecommunication facilities upon, under, over, across, and along the rights-of-ways of the county roads of Adams...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, for the purpose of receiving public comment on the following: Grant of Franchise to Saddle Mountain Water Association, Inc to construct, operate, and maintain existing water facilities upon, under, over, across, and along the rights-of-ways of the county roads of Adams County,...
NOTICE OF MEETING FOR PURPOSE OF EQUALIZATION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the assessment roll for the assessment of lands within the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District for the year 2025 has been prepared and delivered to the Board of Directors and that said Board of Directors will meet at the office of the District at 1720 South Central Avenue, Quincy, Washington or remotely via the Zoom address available on the District’s website (www.qcbid.org), on the 3rd day of December 2024, at 9:00...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the start time of the regular meetings scheduled for 11/26/24, 12/17/24, 1/28/25 and 2/25/25 from 7 pm to 6 pm. Published Nov. 13 and 20,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following matter on Tuesday November 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington: To join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/159539765 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 24-4-00031-01 In the Matter of the Estate of JEFFREY DALE SNIDER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving...
