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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JUDGMENT FORECLOSING TAX LIENS AND SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 21-2-00039-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, plaintiff vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and edevisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARA J. BASS: The estate of Thema M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; Harold L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES...
5 CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR 2018 & PRIOR YEARS TAXES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 21-2-00039-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, plaintiff vs. Barnes, Michael, Defendants, THIS IS TO CERTIFY I have this day, as Treasurer of Adams County, issued to said county, this Certificate of Delinquency for the following listed taxes, assessments, and interest due and delinquent August 17th, 2021, plus costs to August 17th, 2021, for each parcel situated in Adams...
NOTICE ANNEXATION, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following public hearing notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the described property. The file may be examined between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays) at Ritzville City Hall, 216 E. Main, Ritzville, Washington. Applicant: H & L Reimer L.L.C. and Shaub Properties Project Description: Annexation of 2.143 acres to...
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQS) TOWN OF WASHTUCNA Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services The Town of Washtucna is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for providing engineering services related to the design and construction administration for the Town Well Improvements Project which includes deepening of the existing well, new well pump motor and column pipe, new mechanical piping and control valves, new...
RITZVILLE — The Broncos return to the courts and the mat this week after taking a break between Christmas and New Year’s. The Bronco boys basketball C-squad was initially scheduled to play Warden on Tuesday, but the game was canceled. The boys junior-varsity team was set to play Warden at Lind-Ritzville Middle School in Lind at 4:30 p.m. and the girls JV was slated to play Warden at 4:30 p.m. at Lind-Ritzville High School in Ritzville. Basketball teams will take the court again Friday against Northwest Christian in Col...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Homemade tomato soup, egg salad sandwich and vegetable sticks. • Thursday, Jan. 5 - Taco salad, chips and salsa. • Monday, Jan. 9 - Meatloaf, augratin potatoes and vegetable. • Tuesday, Jan. 10 - China burger casserole, rice and spring roll. • Wednesday, Jan. 11 - Clam chowder soup, salad and roll...
Donald Karl Van Buren Jul. 4, 1936 – Dec. 19, 2022 Don Van Buren (who we lovingly call Papa) passed at home peacefully and started his adventure to heaven to join the love of his life, Barbara, on Mon., Dec. 19. If it would have been his choice, Papa would have gone with her 7 years ago, but he was too healthy until age-related issues finally caught up with him at 86 years old. As a family, we are thankful Papa is at peace and at home with his bride. Don was born Jul. 4, 1...
WASHTUCA — The school’s Music Department will present “A Nod to the Grammy’s” on stage Monday, Jan. 23. The “Black Tie” event will take place in the school gymnasium, 730 E. Booth Ave., at 6 p.m. Event-goers are required to “dress up,” organizers said. The upscale event will feature Charcuterie boards and “mocktails.” Tickets are available at the school or at the door; admission is free for children younger than 5. Funds raised by the gala event benefit the student travel fund....
LIND — Here are some of the birthdays and anniversaries around town this week, courtesy of the Lind Lion’s Club: Birthdays — Kasey Willis, Jan. 2; Brett Haase, Jan. 4; Hudson Norton, Jan. 5; Rubben Labes and Anna (Kison) Lobe, Jan. 6; and Dewayne Smothermon, Jan. 7. Anniversaries —Glenn and Chery Aby, Jan. 4; and Matt and Shelley Miller, Jan. 5. Next week’s birthdays and anniversaries include: Birthdays — Shay Anderson, Amelia Kiehn, and Brynlee Rhoten, Jan. 8; Wanda Rehn, Merrick Shepard and Alexis Perez, Jan. 10; Matthew...
It is time to change the way things are done in our nation’s capital---the “Other Washington!” The year-end Christmas dash to pass a $1.7 trillion spending monstrosity is the straw breaking the camel’s back. It is a 4,000-page document which lawmakers freely admit they did not read. To put the problem into perspective that one bill contains 17 times more money than the entire two-year state budget for Washington. It’s an unfathomable sum of money and its vast scope has not g...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times January 4, 1923 Officers Get 48 Quarts Whisky A raid of the county sheriff's deputies resulted in the capture of four cases, 48 quarts of Scotch whisky, smuggled in here probably for the "New Year's trade." The capture was made last Friday night at about 11 o'clock at the garage at the Brick Colwell place here. The liquor was in an automobile but the two men who drove the car made their escape. The officers were watching for booze...
The Washington State Auditor has completed a performance audit of the Employment Security Department and has found the agency still has not corrected its systemic performance and fraud problems uncovered during the COVID-19 pandemic. After the complete failure of the agency to handle pandemic unemployment claims, which culminated in the resignation of Commissioner Suzi LeVine in 2021, state lawmakers passed several key pieces of legislation to require the agency to reform...
RITZVILLE — Last year, 2022, was chock full of news. Here’s a look back at top stories from each month: January Hospital suspends visitation RITZVILLE — Citing increased coronavirus cases, East Adams Rural Healthcare is prohibiting patients from having visitors at its 903 S. Adams St. hospital and clinics. The prohibition on visitors comes as Gov. Jay Inslee halts all non-emergent surgeries and medical procedures at hospitals in Washington state. It’s the third time the governor has ordered a halt to all non-eme...
Sheriff’s Office RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Dec. 18-25: Dec. 18 Assist emergency personnel in the 900 block of East Elm Street, Ritzville. Welfare check in the 2100 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Abandoned vehicle blocking roadway in the 300 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Contacted Washtucna Town Hall for notification of a tree in danger of falling in the 100 block of North Main Street, Washtucna. Dec. 19 Man fell in the 1700 block of West B...
RITZVILLE – When Ted Schlund and his wife, Joanne, moved into their home at the corner of Division Street and Third Avenue six years ago, they started landscaping. One of their many improvements was the addition of a brightly-decorated pickup truck on display in their frontyard. As the seasons change, they modify the truck's decorations. "We wanted to bring enjoyment and a smile to the faces of people who live around us," Schlund said, noting the truck hasn't always been s...
RITZVILLE - An airman and attorney who represents Cheney and Medical Lake has joined the legal team for the city of Ritzville. Michael R. Addams was selected for the post, current Ritzville City Attorney John Kragt told the council Dec. 20. The city signed a contract with Addams on Dec. 14. Addams will work as a prosecuting attorney in Adams County District Court, city officials said. He will likely handle about one criminal docket per month. In addition to his duties as...
OTHELLO — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a New Year’s Eve shooting in the 2200 block of Rainier Road. As of press time, deputies were continuing their effort to find the suspects. According to a Sheriff’s Office social media report, a 52-year-old woman was shot in the leg and head at the front door of her residence after answering the door and being confronted by a masked subject. The suspect had asked the woman about her son prior to the shooting, the report said. The suspect fled when the woman c...
OTHELLO — A local man and two boys were released from custody Friday, Dec. 30, after being arrested in connection with a gang-related shooting. Raphael Alexander Chavez-Hernandez, 22, is facing possible charges of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. He was initially held on $1 million bail, but released Friday, Dec. 30, due to the 72-hour charging requirement. The boys were booked on charges of first-degree assault and second-degree assault; a...