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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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OLYMPIA - Facing health and safety hazards and experiencing overcrowding, in May 2023 the original Irving R. Newhouse Building on the capitol campus in Olympia was entirely demolished and construction of a new building began. The building is named for the father of 4th Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse of Sunnyside. The district includes western Adams County. But there are rumors of the new building getting a new name. As a result, Rep. Bryan Sandlin, R-Zillah, representing the... Full story
OLYMPIA - Amanda Knox, the Seattle resident who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison for a murder she did not commit, offered heartfelt testimony Jan. 8 in favor of a bill that would prevent law enforcement officers from using deception during interrogations. "I was interrogated overnight by police officers who claimed to have evidence against me, who claimed that there were witnesses who could place me at the crime scene," Knox said. "They lied to me. I did not know... Full story
RITZVILLE — With heavy snowfall in the region, Lind-Ritzville schools will be closing early today, Thursday, Jan. 17. District officials said students will be released at 1 p.m. due to the weather. Practices for middle and high school sports are cancelled, officials said. However, Gilson Gymnasium will be open from 1:15-2:15 p.m. for middle and high school athletes who want to workout, shoot some hoops or just participate in open gym activities, officials said. Varsity boys pictures that were scheduled for today have been c... Full story
RITZVILLE – At a well-attended award ceremony on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner shared his admiration for law enforcement employees who went "above and beyond" in their efforts to keep the community safe. Recipients include Cpl. Jeff Lane, Sgt. Tomas Solano and former Corrections deputy Rory Suarez-Tapia all three received both the Lifesaving and Sheriff's Medal of Valor awards. Deputy Joe Phillips received the Sheriff's Medal of Valor a...
CHENEY – The current water supply outlook for Washington is an early assessment, but it shows little snowpack through December. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program hydrologistMatt Warbritton, the snowpack is significantly lower-than-average, but overall precipitation is only slightly below average, thanks to December rainfall. Because of the strong El Nino events this year, the r...
RITZVILLE – Public Works Director Todd O’Brien provided updates on the progress of jail repairs and countywide broadband during the Jan. 9 Adams County Commission meeting. O’Brien said the county is waiting for cost estimates from a subcontractor that will apply coatings to jail floors and walls. In addition, his staff is considering the feasibility of moving the jail laundry room to the courthouse basement, he said. The change may require a sump pump with a reservoir to direct water from the washing machine to a sewer line....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Dec. 17 to Jan. 6: Dec. 17 9:43 a.m. - Deputies received a report of a driver having a medical emergency, when law enforcement arrived the friends of the driver transported the driver to the tri-cities for care, in the area of South Johnson Road and West Yeisley Road, Othello. 11:23 a.m. – A person might be in the dumpster on private property removing items. When law enforcement arrived, the trespassers were no longer...