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Articles from the January 22, 2025 edition


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  • Dual in the Den

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    Six girls teams competed at Tekoa High School on Jan. 16 for the Timberwoles inaugural Dual in the Den wrestling meet. The Broncos were represented by Autumn Cresse of Sprague High School. Cresse, on top, pinned Raeshelle Keatts of Tekoa-Rosalia in her only match of the night....

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    PUBLIC NOTICE Susan Schafer, 1101 N Sievers Ln, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, The Ritzville Travel Center, is located at Homestead Avenue south of Big Bend Electric Co-op and the Maverick and southeast of the Love’s Truck Care in Ritzville, in Adams County. This project involves 22.7 acres of soil disturbance for commercial construction activities. Any persons desiring to present their vie...

  • Jack frost returns

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    A line of trees coated with heavy frost begins to thaw early Friday morning, Jan. 17, at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery on Rosenoff Road. The National Weather Service in Spokane predicts a winter trip into the freezer starting Jan. 26....

  • Meeting set on four-day school week

    The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    LIND — Lind and Ritzville school officials will publicly discuss a proposed four-day school week again this week. A meeting on the matter is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, here in Lind . “A lot of thought is going on both sides of the topic, and people are still very interested in making the change, or not having the change, depending on what side they’re on,” Lind-Ritzville Superintendent Don Vanderholm said. Washtucna School District has had a four-day week for several years. “I honestly don’t know if there are n...

  • Lawsuit: County turned man over to Border Patrol

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE — Days before President Trump’s inauguration, a Seattle group has filed suit in U.S. District Court against Adams County for handing an illegal alien over to federal agents. The Jan. 7 lawsuit comes as President Trump calls for deporting illegal aliens post haste and demanding local and for state officials to cooperate with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracking down those who violated immigration law to enter the United States. Northwest Immigrant Rights Project of Seattle sued the county on behalf o...

  • Staying close to home has advantages

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    OTHELLO - The Adams County undersheriff has built a career of nearly two decades by not straying far from home. Adolfo Coronado, 52, signed on with the Adams County Sheriff's Office 19 years ago at a time when he had convinced himself he would never be hired. Back then, he knew Sheriff Dale Wagner because both coached youth sports. Wagner encouraged Coronado to apply for an open position. "Sometimes, I truly believe we are our own worst enemies or we put limits on ourselves,"...

  • Wagner offers update on county jail

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner has updated other county officials on the status of the shuttered jail. “The reality is this, we have a facility that’s old and outdated, but it can be utilized if I have the proper manpower to do it,” Wagner said, noting he currently has funding for eight correctional deputies. “I’m down two of those eight, which means I now have six, and I cannot run a facility where you have to do all the things the state requires 24/7, 365 days a year, even if all of those eight positions a...

  • Public Records

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    Jail Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody on Jan. 15: Anthony Thomas Starkey, 43, DUI, Obstructing Law Enforcement. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. Candelario Buenrostro, 38, First Degree Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. District Court RITZVILLE — Ritzville District Court reported the following cases to be heard on Jan. 23 before Judge Andrea K. Russell: Jan. 11, 2025 Robert Brooks Singleton III, Opera...

  • Lind tackles sewer meter, property cleanup

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    LIND - By a unanimous vote Jan. 14, the Town Council gave a local man a break on how he is being charged utility fees. After a motion by Councilwoman Jamie Schmunk, the council voted 5-0 not to charge resident Robert Meader for two properties. At issue is sewer pipe that connects two structures to a city sewer main. Meader told the council he is being charged for two sewer connections, but noted his house is connected to a second building through a sewer pipe that has been...

  • Lind gets advice on infrastructure funding

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    LIND - The Town Council heard from its new helper for utilities, infrastructure and funding during a Jan. 14 meeting. Curtis Butterfield of Keller Associates briefed the board about the steps the company has taken to assist the town government, including the compiling of a town project list. "There's also a list of funding efforts and sources," Butterfield said. "A lot of people may not realize we've been working on data collection, working with the town to collect records of...

  • What to expect from Senate Republicans

    John Braun|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    Those of us who take to heart President Lincoln's words that government is "of the people" appreciate being asked to offer a forecast of an upcoming legislative session. Our constituents and others, such as the news media and business and local-government leaders around the state, deserve to know what we want to accomplish during the 2025 session, which convened Jan. 13. It's also good to offer a heads-up about what may be coming their way – like the plan for tax increases a...

  • New session, governor bring opportunities

    Joe Schmick|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    With the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, the reign of Gov. Jay Inslee has come to an end. Many legislators on both sides of the aisle, as well as many of you, are encouraged by this fact. The State of the State speech given by new Gov. Bob Ferguson was even more encouraging. The difference between the two governors could not be more evident than their outgoing and incoming speeches given this week in the Legislature. While Inslee took jabs at Republicans and listed...

  • Colder weather expected

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE — The National Weather Service in Spokane is predicting much colder temperatures to hit the area in about a week. Meteorologist Daniel Butler said around Jan. 26, there’s a 20% chance the nighttime temperatures could be 15 degrees or colder. He said it’s too early to tell how long Ritzvillle and Adams County might stay in the deep freeze. Butler advised residents to dress in layers, cover exposed skin, limit time outdoors, bring pets inside and prepare an emergency car kit with blankets and water. “It’s looking l...

  • DuWayne Paul Jirava

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    DuWayne Paul Jirava Feb. 4 1937 - Jan. 3 2025 DuWayne Paul Jirava, longtime resident of Ritzville, Wash. passed away Jan. 3, 2025. Wayne was born Feb. 4, 1937 in Pelham, Minnesota. His family farmed 5 miles West of Ogema, Minnesota where he started school at the age of 6 in a 1 room school house, 1/2 mile from the home, so there were enough kids to justify a teacher. In 1945 the family moved to Sprague, Wash. where his maternal grandmother and uncle had moved earlier. The fami...

  • Get out and enjoy winter weather

    Slim Randles|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    “I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ice fishing. Build a snowman. Do something. Then you’ll feel better.” “I don’t think your advice will take,” said Dud. “Herb seems to be intransigent on this one.” We all looked at Dud. “You see, he said he couldn’t stand winter,” Dud continued, “which shows he has a proclivity for intransigence on that particular subject....

  • Briefs

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    Still room in hunting class RITZVILLE — If you need or want to pass a hunter safety class, a local program still has room. Phil Peterson, who will teach a hunting safety class Feb. 3-6 at the Washington State University Extension Office, said the class isn’t yet full. There are seats available for students of any age, he said. Parental permission is required for young participants. To pre-register, call Peterson at 509-998-0453. Ritzville Senior Center meets H.E. Gritman Senior Citizens Center in Ritzville holds its ann...

  • Senior Menus

    Updated Jan 21, 2025

    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. 22 - Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Thursday, Jan. 23 - Pork roast, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Monday, Jan. 27 - Salisbury steak, rice and vegetable. • Tuesday, Jan. 28 - Pork chops and stuffing, salad and vegetable. • Wednesday, Jan. 29 - Sausage link, mashed potatoes an...

  • Carnegie Library tells new activities

    Megan Wills|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    The first time I entered this library, I was just a toddler. Reading has been one of my cherished pastimes for as long as I can remember, and this library nurtured that passion for many years, until I relocated after graduating from Lind High School in 1997. Now, as I embark on my role as a Youth Services Librarian, which started in August 2024, I am delighted to return to my home library. My name is Megan wills, and I am your new Youth Services Librarian. Since assuming this...

  • Too young for this, too old for that

    Olivia Harnack|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    There’s a certain hilarity in being a 22-year-old managing editor for a small-town paper. It’s not just the job title that makes me chuckle —it’s the moments that remind me I’m somehow both “too young” and “too old” all at once. This week, I attended the Davenport City Council meeting, a staple in my routine now. I’m making it a point to show up to every local meeting, not just because it’s my job, but because, oddly enough, I enjoy them. Where else can you witness democracy...

  • Ritzville Livestock 4-H Club selects officers

    Willa Roth|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE - In the first meeting of the year, the Ritzville Livestock 4-H club elected new officers for 2025. They are President Rudy Roth; Vice-President Jace Palmer; Treasurer Wade Palmer; Corresponding Secretary Henry McRae; Recording Secretary J.B. Roth; Reporter Willa Roth; Co-Sergeant-At-Arms Tracen Reynolds and Freya Roth; and Co-Historians Elsie Coon, Mae McRae and Edgar Coon. President Rudy ran on a platform of "snacks for all." The Palmers gave the treasurer's...

  • Welcome to My Kitchen

    Laura Estes|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    Fresh potatoes, a staple in most kitchen pantries, have a shelf life. You may have them correctly stored in a cool dark place, but nature is telling them to begin sprouting, prepare for the new season of planting and growing. Time to make potato soup. The potatoes may be a bit soft and sprouts are started, but they will make a nice soup. Simply remove the sprouts, peel and remove any areas starting to green and you are ready chop, slice or dice for your favorite soup recipe. H...

  • Zoe Galbreath named Athlete of Week

    The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE - A local basketball player has been named as the 2B girls Athlete of the Week. Zoe Galbreath, a junior playing for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls basketball team was selected last week. Galbreath is credited with leading the Broncos to league wins Friday, Jan. 10, over Liberty (Spangle) and Saturday, Jan. 11, over Colfax. She scored 50 points against Liberty and 44 versus Colfax. Galbreath also scored 25 points in Tuesday's matchup with Medical Lake to lead her...

  • Ritzville Gun Club results reported

    The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Gun Club reported the following results for its Jan. 18 shoot: 25 — Travis Simonson and Matt Leffel. 24 — John Stromberger, Cameron Benitz, Justin Simonson and Bronc Hutsell. 23 — Scott Steinmetz, Scott Yaeger, Scott Hennings, Jason Heider, Mike Stromberger, Colby Schell and Joel Oestreich. 22 — Rachel Schell, Jake Dewald, Garrett Frederick, Brian Kramer, Spencer Olsen and Asher Cox. 21— Karsten Stokoe and Tim Wellsandt. 20 and under-Tyler Frederick, Trevor Jantz, Matt Stokoe, Kyle Bauer, Ron...

  • Broncos host invitational

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    RITZVILLE - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys wrestling team finished ninth out of 14 teams at their home Bronco Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 18. As a team, the Broncos collected 79.0 team points; Okanogan won with 252.0 team points. Hanford was second with 158.5 and Liberty (Spangle) third with 119.0. Wrestling at 285, senior Brock Tracy won the only gold medal for the Broncos. Tracy pinned all three of his opponents, including Tyson Kane of Mary Walker in 1:41, Kayle...

  • Broncos fall to Scotties

    Nadia Ertz, The Journal|Updated Jan 21, 2025

    FREEMAN — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys and girls basketball teams (4-10, 0-4 and 9-5, 3-1 respectively) did their best to drive back the Freeman Scotties (11-2, 4-0 and 10-3, 4-0 respectively) in their away games Friday, Jan. 17. The Bronco boys lost by 60 points, 83-23, in their 2B league game. Senior Brody Boness scored 6 points in the Broncos’ loss. Micah Hodges secured 23 points for the Scotties, helping them gain an early lead in the first two quarters from which the Broncos could not rebound. A combination of the...

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