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  • Seniors recognized at Track and Field meet

    Tim Rasmussen, The Journal|Updated May 18, 2021

    RITZVILLE - Senior athletes were honored at their last high school track and field meet Thursday, May 13. Coach Greg Whitmore took time before the meet to honor senior athletes from other schools as well as the Broncos, who were joined by their parents on the field. Douglas Morris, the Captain of the football team and state wrestler, was joined by Sam and Walter Crow. Janaye Wilkie was recognized for qualifying in the 4x100 Meter in her freshman year and placing 6th in Long Ju...

  • Reviewing an officer-involved shooting

    Tim Rasmussen|Updated Jul 13, 2020

    Not long ago, I reported on an officer involved shooting that occurred in Adams County. I had been asked to review the investigation to make sure it was independent of the Ritzville Police department and make the decision in the case about whether the shooting was justified. I did, and found the shooting was completely justified by the suspect's attack on the trooper with a machete. This case had been referred to the State Attorney General for review, but they declined to be involved because they had "other priorities." Now...