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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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OTHELLO – A local man has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for killing a girl and shooting another in the head. Justin Yair Gonzalez-Luna, 18, of Othello, was sentenced Jan. 8 in Adams County Superior Court to 155 months in prison for second-degree murder and second-degree assault, records show. He entered an Alford plea in the case Sept. 26. An Alford please allows a defendant to admit in court they are likely to be found guilty, but they do not have to admit g...
Jail Log The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody between Jan. 15-22: Jan. 16 Roberto Faustino Ramirez, 24, theft of a motor vehicle. Booked into the Benton County Jail. Juan Pedro Arroyo, 49, possession with intent to deliver and possession of a weapon prohibited in certain plains. Booked into the Benton County Jail. Jan. 17 Issac Fuentes-Gomez, 25, residential burglary and first-degree theft. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. Jan. 19 Mario Guzman, 38, second-degree b...
8 Years Ago Adams County News January 25, 1899 Hobos steal a fine overcoat Some enterprising thief swiped a $25 fur overcoat from the dummy in front of Smith & Thomsen's store last evening just after dark. These suspicious characters should be made to keep their feet off Ritzville sidewalks. A few days ago several of this genus hobo element paraded in front of the editor's residence on Knob Hill, and in a bantering tone asked, "Can you Yankeedoodles give us something to...
WASHINGTON D.C. — A congressional hearing on proposed dam breaching is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. The hearing will take place in the 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. It will focus on the potential impacts of removing the Snake River Dams. The Biden administration and others are expected to testify, including. representatives of the Council on Environmental Quality, U.S. Department of Energy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Bonneville Power Administration. A representative from the U.S. Army C...
“The possibility of a global environmental apocalypse has been dominating headlines and exercises a powerful hold on the imaginations of millions of people,” according to optimist and author Marion L. Tupy. Headlines of imminent catastrophe are resulting in public policy driving our nation and our state as well as many other western economies to the brink. The Clean Energy Transformation Act, passed in 2019, and the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) of 2021 form the arc...
SPOKANE – Rep. Mike Volz has introduced a bill that would prohibit the state, cities, counties, and other political subdivisions in the state from imposing taxes on any type of personal income. House Bill 2439 defines “income” as salary, wages, interest, dividends, and other earnings which are reportable for federal income tax purposes, and cash payments such as reimbursements received from pensions, annuities, social security, and public assistance programs. “My constituents have made it abundantly clear, many, many times,...
It seems like every year the Democrats, who have voting majorities in the Senate and House, in Olympia introduce legislation to raise or create taxes, no matter how much revenue the state is already collecting from you and other hard-working taxpayers. The Ds are at again this session. The latest proposal from the other side of the aisle that should cause all of us to hide our wallets is Senate Bill 5770, the Senate Democrats’ very costly and long-term property tax increase p...
RITZVILLE – An informational meeting on the Miss Ritzville scholarship program is set for Sunday, Jan. 28. Co-directors Sara Dirks and Kaylee Conrad said they will will answer questions about the program and provide details about expectations and scholarship requirements. The 4:30 p.m. meeting will be at Kim Schofstoll’s home, 313 E. Fourth Ave. Schofstoll noted that all junior girls and their parents/guardians may attend. “This meeting does not commit you to participate, but will allow time for answering questions,” she sai...
Winter finally got here with weather perfect to keep us indoors testing recipes in the kitchen. Organizing my pantry at the first of the year unearthed a package of Trutana, Crave Cakes Pancake Mix. I had purchased this to try the chickpea based mix some time ago, but other cooking projects took precedence. Chickpeas produce a gluten free, high protein flour, and this mix made some very light and moist pancakes. They take a bit longer to cook and the mix needs spreading in...
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. 24 - BBQ ribs, salad and vegetable. • Thursday, Jan. 25 - Homemade chili, salad and corn bread. • Monday, Jan. 29 - Beef tips, noodles, salad and roll. • Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Clam chowder, salad and garlic bread. • Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Baked chicken, baked beans and cottage cheese. – All meals are serve...
NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF RITZVILLE TO: The Citizens of the City of Ritzville YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT that the City Council of the City of Ritzville will be conducting a hearing for an amendment to the 2024 Budget at the regular scheduled meeting on the 6th day of February, 2024 at 7:00 pm. Anyone may appear at the meeting and make written and/or oral comments or submit questions or suggestions to the members of the City Council for or against any part of said final budget. The council meetings are currently...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on January 18, 2024, make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Adams County Building and Planning received a SEPA checklist for the above refenced Othello Housing Authority Rocky Point Planned Residential Development (PRD) Project. This PRD application consists of a residential apartment development of the 10-acre site located at 632 S...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on January 19, 2024, made a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Project: Boersma Ag Shop Building Description of proposal: Construction of a 24,230 square foot agricultural farm building for use as an equipment maintenance shop, storage and office space. Proponent: Brad Boersma 18004 Rd 12 SE Warden WA, 98857 Site Location: The proposed site location for this project...
NOTICE OF FEBRUARY 13, 2024 SPECIAL ELECTION Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail is Monday February 5. Deadline for in-person registration and voter updates is Tuesday February 13, by 8pm at the Adams County Elections Office at 106 W Main Ave, Ritzville, WA. Military voters are exempt from voter registration deadlines. Adams County is a vote by mail county. A ballot will be mailed to each active registered voter in Adams County January 24-26, 2024. Please contact the Adams County Auditor...
PUBLIC NOTICE: SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 24-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PORTION OF THE LANGUAGE OF ORDINANCE 21-07 WHICH PERTAIN TO SERVICE RATES OF WATER WITHDRAWN FROM HYDRANTS AND STANDPIPES; AND THE AMENDING OF A PORTION OF SECTION ONE OF ORDINANCE 19-01 WHICH PERTAINS TO SECTION 1.1.2 TABLE B OF ORDINANCE 15- 03 AND ORDINANCE 03-04 AS IT PERTAINS TO MONTHLY WATER ALLOWANCE AND SERVICE RATES. Beginning February 1, 2024, Ordinance 24-01 shall be in full force and in effect from and after its passage at January 9, 2024 Lind...
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. R-006- 2024 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS / BULK ASPHALT SUPPLIERS County of Adams Department of Public Works Ritzville, Washington The Adams County is soliciting Bids from qualified firms with expertise in supplying Bulk Asphalt. Sealed bids will be received by Adams County at the office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the courthouse at 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169, until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 and will be opened and publicly read on February 13th, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. R-005- 2024 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS / LIQUID ASPHALT SUPPLIERS County of Adams Department of Public Works Ritzville, Washington The Adams County is soliciting Bids from qualified firms with expertise in supplying Liquid Asphalt. Sealed bids will be received by Adams County at the office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the courthouse at 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington 99169, until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 13th 2024 and will be opened and publicly read on February 13th,...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-00014-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE R. SULLIVAN, Deceased. The Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as personal representatives of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the m...
ADAMS COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington, RCW 17.10; that there is currently a Board Member vacancy for District 1 and 4. This is a four year term. Application forms are available at the Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board office, 114 E Main Ave, Ritzville, WA 99169. For further information please call (509) 659-1806 between the hours of 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. District 1: That area of the county located...
TAKE NOTICE: STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/ TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE That Washington State Department of Transportation of Olympia., WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to change the point of withdrawal as granted under Ground Water Certificate of Change No. G3-CV2-3P7. That G3-CV2-3P7 authorizes the withdrawal of 75 gallons per minute, 24-acre feet per year from February 1 to November 30, each year...
CIVIL SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS AVAIL 1 LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF MILTON EIDAHL; UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF DONNA EIDAHL AKA DONNA C. EIDAHL AKA DONNA CLAIR EIDAHL; TERRY EIDAHL; CINDY EIDAHL AKA CINDY ALEXENKO; JAMES EIDAHL; SUMMERSET WEST WATER ASSOCIATION; STATE OF WASHINGTON; JOHN AND/ OR JANE DOE, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS/CO-HABITANTS OF THE SUBJECT PREMISES Defendants. No. 23-2-00117-01 TO THE DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Milton...
RITZVILLE - The Broncos boys wrestling team finished third in the Bronco Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Gilson Gymnasium. The local boys scored 106.5 team points; Okanogan won the team award with 286.0 points and Jenkins (Chewelah) was second with 138. Four local wrestlers finished in the Top 3 on the podium, including Octavio Paredes Martinez at 113 pounds, Carson Kubik at 144, Gabe Smith at 215 and Brock Tracy at 285. The Broncos also had several fourth-place...
I know the NFL playoffs are happening right now and we are down to four teams. There were some good games over the weekend and the AFC and NFC championship games should be really good. But today I want to get caught up with college basketball as the upsets are adding up with top 10 teams taking one on the chin. There are several polls that rate college basketball teams, both men and women and the competitiveness is intriguing. We have seen a bunch of upsets in the last few...
DAVENPORT- The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington basketball teams struggled Jan. 16 against the Gorillas. In the girls game, Davenport pulled away in the second half for a 48-39 triumph. The local boys couldn't get past the Gorillas, falling 54-44. In the girls game, the first half was a defensive slugfest, with neither team finding much offense. Glenna Soliday was the exception, as she poured in 13 first-half points as Davenport took a slim 21-19 lead into...
RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Gun Club reported the following results for the Jan. 21 shoot, which had 48 shooters: 25 — Jake Dewald, Garrett Frederick and Ryan Frederick 24 — Tyler Frederick, Cameron Benitz, John Stromberger and Hayes Hennings 23 — Kyle Bauer, Travis Dewald, Travis Simonson, Mike Geschke, Ben Geschke, Colby Schell, Bruce Benzel and Scott Hennings 22 — Morgan Brausen, Scott Yaeger, Justin Simonson, Chris Steinmetz, Dennis Faechner, William Green and Chris Green 21 — Kim Yaeger, Matt Leffel and Scott Steinmetz 2...