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RITZVILLE – Two county residents were recognized Wednesday, Aug. 3, for their volunteer work with the Adams County Sheriff's Posse. During the posse's monthly meeting, Sheriff Dale Wagner recognized Anthony Daily and Ray McMurray. He presented both with Adams County Sheriff's Office belt buckles. "Please join me in thanking these volunteers for all they do," the sheriff said. "Well-deserved." According to the sheriff, Daily "always answers the call and does whatever, and w...
OTHELLO - An Adams County Sheriff's Office vehicle sustained minor damage Thursday, Aug. 4, when a deputy tried to apprehend the driver of a stolen car. The driver and occupants of the stolen car escaped arrest and deputies are asking the public for help identifying the individuals involved. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, deputies simultaneously responded to a reported stolen car and an attempted traffic stop involving the same vehicle on Aug. 4. As one...
RITZVILLE – After a brief reprieve from triple digit highs, Adams County was back under an excessive heat warning Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service said the temperatures Monday and Tuesday were expected to range from 100 to 106 degrees across regions of Adams County. The warning was in effect from noon Monday through 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Nearby Grant, Douglas and southern Lincoln counties were also under the warning. Meanwhile, most of the rest of Eastern Washington was under a heat advisory, with daily h...
RITZVILLE – Election officials continue to count late-arriving ballots in the Aug. 2 primary election. As of Monday morning, Aug. 8, the Adams County Auditor's Office was reporting a voter turnout of 36.6 percent. Officials said 7,805 ballots were mailed to registered voters; 2,857 had been counted as of Monday. Here are the preliminary Adams County results as of Monday: Ritzville Rural Southeast Precinct Committee Officer Phil Peterson 71.795 John E. Faure 28.21% Adams C...
RITZVILLE -- An Idaho motorist suffered a medical emergency and died near Milepost 93 of U.S. Highway 395 late July 25. Kyle W. Dreher, 41, of Hayden, Idaho, was pronounced dead at East Adams Rural Healthcare, according the Washington State Patrol. His family was notified of his death by the hospital. Dreher had a medical emergency at about 9:55 p.m. Thursday, July 25, while southbound on the highway, the patrol reported. His vehicle, a 2018 Volvo truck towing a 2020 trailer, veered off the roadway near Milepost 93, crashed...
WENATCHEE – Amid a record return of sockeye salmon to the Columbia River, sockeye fishing in Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River is opening. As of July 22, more than 23,000 sockeye passed over Tumwater Dam on the Wenatchee River, state Department of Fish and Wildlife North-Central Fish Program Manager Chad Jackson said. Fishing in Lake Wenatchee will be open from July 28 through Aug. 31, with a daily limit of four sockeye (minimum size 12 inches). Anglers must release a...
Alcohol purchased at Porky’s Clubhouse Grill at the Ritzville Golf Course is allowed in outdoor areas on the course. Alcohol purchased elsewhere may not be brought onto the golf course. A July 20, 2022, story on Porky’s Clubhouse Grill was worded incorrectly....
SPOKANE – Two members of the state’s congressional delegation will hold town hall-styled meetings in October and November relating to veterans. The meetings will take place in Spokane and Walla Walla; the times, days and days have yet to be announced. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Spokane, and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Shoreline, will join the Department of Veterans Affairs for the public sessions. The meetings at the request of McMorris Rodgers will provide forums for veterans to voice their concerns about wait times, lim...
Campfires banned; other restrictions imposed SPOKANE – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife restricted campfires and other activities on publicly owned lands it manages in Eastern Washington. New restrictions went into effect Friday, July 15, until further notice. The new restrictions include prohibiting all campfires – even in fire rings, target shooting, smoking, welding, chainsaw operations and operating any motor vehicle (including dirt bikes, ATVs and UTvs) off developed roads. “Due to the wet and cool start to th...
RITZVILLE – The “American Pickers” reality TV crew is looking for places for its next History Channel season. American Pickers crews are expected to be in the area through October to film episodes in which their paid “pickers” hunt for valuable antiques. “They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them,” said a press release seeking suggestions for places to hunt. “As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forg...
RITZVILLE – Three local students were named to the honor roll for Spokane community colleges for the spring 2022 quarter. Monroe Kanzler of Ritzville has earned a place on the Spokane Falls Community College honor roll for spring quarter 2022. Students must earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher to be on the honor roll. Vaness Grimm and Clair Kessler, both of Ritzville, were named to the Spokane Community College honor roll. They, too, had to maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Both colleges operate under the auspices of C...
Wolf-livestock predation rules remain unchanged OLYMPIA – The state Fish and Wildlife Commission decided July 8 not to alter the rules for wolf-livestock conflicts. The agency was considering changes during a special meeting, but opted for “Alternative 4,” no action. The decision means the rules determining when culling a wolf pack is necessary will remain unchanged and continue to operate in accordance with a policy approved in 2017. The commission also announced its August meeting will be in Clarkston....
MESA – An Othello man was booked into the Franklin County Jail on Sunday, July 17, for a driving while under the influence charge after crashing his pickup. Narciso A. Gomez Sanchez, 53, of Othello, was booked into the Franklin County Jail, where he remained Monday morning pending a court appearance. He was booked Sunday after his 3:51 p.m. crash on state Highway 17, about 10 miles north of Mesa. Gomez Sanchez was southbound on the highway when his 1994 Ford Ranger pickup left the roadway near Milepost 20, the patrol r...
LIND – Hundreds turned out Saturday, July 16, to remember a local pilot and family man who died in a plane crash earlier this month. Gavin Morse, 38, of Lind, died July 2 when his Air Tractor AT602 agricultural plane went down in a field in the 300 block of Lind-Warden Road, near the North Roxboro Road intersection, according to the Washington State Patrol. Morse, a cropduster known throughout the region, was remembered at the GEM Air, Inc., complex east of Warden. He c...
St. John-Endicott School Board to discuss, approve budget ENDICOTT – The St. John-Endicott School Board will meet to discuss the upcoming school year budget at 7 p.m. July 25. The meeting will take place in the Endicott School Library, 308 School Drive. During the session, the School Board will hear from the public, then is expected to approve the 2022-23 budget. Copies of the budget will be available for review in the district office by July 14....
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times July 13, 1922 School census shows decrease Census reports of children of school age have been received by the county superintendent for the school districts of Adams County and the totals show a decrease over those of 1921. In 1922, the total number of children of school age for the county is 2,986 as against 3,058 for 1921. In 1922, the number of male children was 1,540 and females 1,446, while in 1921 the respective numbers were...
RITZVILLE – An inmate and deputy injured in a June 28 incident at the Adams County Jail are on the road to recovering. According to Sheriff Dale Wagner, Anthony Vargas-Martinez, 21, is recovering from his injuries, as is corrections deputy Suarez-Tapia, who remained on medical leave as of July 1. The two were injured in the early morning hours of June 28 when inmate Ramon Reyna, 28, allegedly attached Vargas-Martinez, his cell mate. At the time, Wagner decribed the attack as “unprovoked.” “During the attack, Reyna repeate...
OLYMPIA – As if high fuel prices were not enough, it’s now more expensive to drive or get an official state identification. As of July 1, motorists and residents were hit with numerous fee increases as a result of Senate Bill 5974. The following fees increased: · New license plate fee – Increased from $10 to $50; a 400% increase. · Replacement license plate fee – Increased from $10 to $30; a 200% increase. · New motorcycle license plate fee – Increased from $4 to $200; a 400% INCREASE. · Replacement motorcycle license plate...
RITZVILLE – Registered Adams County voters should begin receiving their ballots for the Aug. 2 primary election later this week. According to Auditor Heidi Hunt, ballots are scheduled to be in the mail by Friday, July 15. County voter pamphlets – written in English and Spanish -- containing information on ballot measures and candidates (in statewide and local races) were already mailed to every home in the county. In contested races for office, the Top 2 candidates will advance to the Nov. 8 general election. Contested rac...
Bear, cougar hunting discussed OLYMPIA – The state Fish and Wildlife Commission revisited its discussion on ending the spring bear hunt and cougar hunting in the Blue Mountains during a meeting June 23-25. The board previously decided to end the spring bear hunt, but plans to discuss it again July 15 following objections of hunters. On cougar hunting, commissioners heard from staff and the public on the rule making process for cougar hunting season in the Blue Mountains. They are expected to make a decision on cougar h...
RITZVILLE - A local lawmaker has been recognized for his efforts to help small businesses across Washington state. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, received the Guardian of Small Business Award on Monday, June 27, from the National Federation of Independent Business. Schoesler represents the 9th Legislative District, which includes Adams County, Ritzville, Lind and Washtucna. "I'm very honored to receive this award from NFIB for my long support of small businesses,"...
Kahlotus pool opens for summer KAHLOTUS – The municipal pool is open for the summer. The city swimming pool opened June 15, town officials said, noting the opening was a week later to normal. The pool is open from noon to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday. Children younger than 6 swim free; there is a fee for all others. Season and family passes are available, in addition to individual admissions....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this morning, Monday, June 27, that a football coach can lead a moment of silence as well as on the field after the conclusion of a game. The court ruled, 6-3, in favor of former Bremerton Coach Joseph Kennedy, who challenged his firing. The court found the Bremerton School District violated Kennedy’s religious freedom when it ordered him to stop leading a moment of silence on the 50-yard line and when it fired the coach for refusing to obey. Players and others joined Ken...
PASCO – A Franklin County Election’s Department worker has received a Secretary of State’s Accessibility All-Star Award. Rosa Fernandez was announced as an award recipient Thursday, June 23, by Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. In the award, Fernandez was hailed for producing election content in both English and Spanish for Franklin County, while also assisting Adams and other nearby counties with large Spanish-speaking voter populations. Hobbs credited her for reviewing English-to-Spanish translations for accuracy while also...
RITZVILLE – It’s almost Independence Day and fireworks will once again be on full-color display across Washington state, and the nation. According to the state Fire Marshall’s Office, four fireworks stands have been licensed to operate in Adams County. A total of 538 fireworks retail licenses have been issued by Washington state this year, not counting tribal fireworks stands and wholesalers. Under state law, retail fireworks stands could open at noon Tuesday, June 28. Fireworks can be sold from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily throu...