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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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WARDEN — The Washington State Patrol is investigating an alleged alcohol/drug-related Sunday afternoon crash, Jan. 22, that left four people injured. Othello residents Breanna Rodriguez, 20, Rafael Sanchez Andrade, 24, Alvin Korrell, 70, and Gloria Korrell, 59, were all transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake for treatment of crash-related injuries, the Washington State Patrol reported. The crash occurred at about 1:37 p.m. Rodriguez was westbound in a 2008 Lincoln MKX on state Highway 170 approaching state H...
NOTICE OF VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE HISTORIC PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following variance application notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the described project. Applicant: Community Pride Senior Living Location: 406 S. Cascade Street, Ritzville, WA. Project Description: Variance request for 3 x 6 feet wide by 6 feet 8.5 inches tall entrance sign. Application Date: January 18, 2023 Letter of Completeness: January 22, 2023 Review Authority:...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That WHB Trust of Warden, WA, has filed applications for change/transfer of water right in order to change the point of withdrawal, and change the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate Nos. 5247-A and G3-01152. That Ground Water Certificate No. 5247-A authorizes the withdrawal of 1500 gallons per minute, 1600 acre-feet per year, for the ir...
RITZVILLE — Here are the Ritzville Gun Club results from the Jan. 15 shooting competition: 25 — Scott Hennings 23 — Ryan Frederick, Colby Schell 22 — Travis Simonson, Scott Yaeger, Travis Dewald, Asher Cox, Matt Leffel, William Green 21 — Kari Frederick, Tyler Frederick 20 and under — Dale Vinson, Garrett Frederick, Scott Steinmetz, Kyle Bauer, Dale Swift, Bruce Benzel, Joel Oestreich, Tim Wellsandt, Brian Kramer, Justin Simonson, Ben Geschke, Trevor Jantz, Marty Erdman, Jacob Anderson, Karstin Stokoe, Conrad Bauer, John...
RITZVILLE — The Bronco boys basketball team added two wins to its record last week, topping Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 20, and Reardan on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On the road at Kettle Falls, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys never trailed. The Broncos (10-5, 6-4 in league) jumped out to a 19-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, expanding their lead to 29-16 by halftime. The third quarter was slower, with the Broncos posting only 3 points, but held the Bulldogs to 6, narrowing the m...
RITZVILLE — A Hunter Educational course will be offered Jan. 30-Feb. 2. The classroom portion of the program will take place at the Washington State University Extension Office, 205 W. Main Ave., from 5-8:30 p.m. After completing the nightly class, Hunter Education participants will have range training at the Ritzville Gun Club. Range training is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 4. The class is free and open to the public. To register, log onto https://www.register-ed.com/programs/94 then enter the Ritzville zip code a...
RITZVILLE — The Bronco boys basketball team added two wins to its record last week, topping Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 20, and Reardan on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On the road at Kettle Falls, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys never trailed. The Broncos (10-5, 6-4 in league) jumped out to a 19-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, expanding their lead to 29-16 by halftime. The third quarter was slower, with the Broncos posting only 3 points, but held the Bulldogs to 6, narrowing the m...
RITZVILLE - Two Lind-Ritzville/Sprague wrestlers won silver and another bronze at their home Bronco Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. Waylon Rosman took second at 113 pounds and Gabe Smith second at 18 2. Wyatt Gibler finished third at 106 pounds. In Round Robin competition, Rosman won his silver after opening with a loss to Jaxon Chantry of Selkirk with a pin at 2:30. In his final match, he pinned Everett Noah of Davenport in 3:53. For Smith, an overtime win over Brock...
For a lot of years the Gonzaga men’s basketball team was criticized for playing in a weak league. So the Zags scheduled a tough nonconference slate against quality teams in early tournaments or at neutral sites near to where the big name team played. After defeating a lot of these big name teams some of them decided it would make for must see basketball by playing a home and home series. These games have been good for college basketball and allowed for other teams around t...
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. 25 - Cheeseburger pie and salad. • Thursday, Jan. 26 - Ranch tater tot bake and salad. • Monday, Jan. 30 - Baked Italian chicken thighs, pasta with garlic & cheese and vegetable. • Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Roast beef, potates, carrots and roll. • Wednesday, Feb. 1 - Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gra...
Kenneth Wayne Gust Jun. 14, 1940 – Jan. 14, 2023 Kenneth Wayne Gust, 82, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away on Jan. 14, 2023. Ken was born on Jun. 14, 1940 to Alfred and Violet (Kison) Gust in Ritzville, Wash. He graduated from Lind High School in 1960. After graduating, Ken worked with his father on the family farm in the Ralston area. In 1960, he married the love of his life Sally Lightel. Ken and Sally started their family and went on to have three children, Nancy, Susan a...
One of the many blessings of living in rural, Eastern Washington is working with great people. In this month of recognizing the selfless sacrifice of school board directors, I feel privileged to work for and with 10 of the best who give so much in support of the 570 students and 120 employees of Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools. Without compensation, these community members serve as essential makers and guardians of policies that keep schools operating and students learning. Through intentional, collaborative efforts they a...
Ritzville woman named to Harding Dean’s List SEARCY, Ark. — A Ritzville woman has made the Dean’s List at Harding University. Jessica Heater, a senior, studying medical humanities, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The list is published each semester by University Provost Marty Spears, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-p...
For the fifth straight year, I’ve introduced a bill that aims to help school districts in Washington address their building-maintenance needs. Senate Bill 5403 would allow school districts to create a “depreciation subfund” that can receive a transfer of up to 2% of a school district’s general fund each fiscal year. This bill would provide another path for school districts to handle building- or facility-maintenance needs. Sometimes it can be better for a school distric...
Washington state has high tax rates — gas, property, you name it. Government agencies collect billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are government agencies taking Washington taxpayer dollars and buying goods and services out-of-state, goods and services that are readily abundant in Washington? Those agencies are penalizing state taxpayers (residents and businesses) for paying the high taxes the agencies collected under burdensome r...
OLYMPIA - Low-income families struggling to afford childcare will get some help thanks to a big bump in federal spending. U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington, was in Olympia Jan. 18 to promote passage of a $1.85 billion increase in federal funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant which will help improve childcare programs across the nation. "It will help our struggling providers to keep the lights on and it will make a world of difference," Murray said. "But...
OLYMPIA - A handful of Western Washington activists called for removing Snake River dams in an effort to "save our salmon." Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance and other activists advocated for protection of salmon and the orca pods that depend on them during a rally in Olympia on Jan. 13. "We need (Gov. Jay) Inslee and the political leaders of the Pacific Northwest - specifically in the state Legislature - to understand the urgency of this issue,"...
EWAN — A Cheney area woman is being held on $500,000 bail in the slaying of her son. Christine Diane Catelli, 58, is charged with second-degree murder (intent to kill), Spokane County Jail records show. She was booked into the jail at 4:59 a.m. Jan. 15 after deputies found the remains of her son wrapped in garbage bags off Gene Webb Road, in rural Whitman County. The location near Ewan — a small community between Lamont and Saint John — was close to Rock Lake. According to Spokane County District Court documents, the remai...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times January 25, 1923 John Dugger Seriously Injured John Dugger, a prominent rancher residing twelve miles west of Ritzville, lies in a serious condition at the home of Mrs. Herman Dehnel in this city as a result of an automobile accident yesterday. Mr. Dugger was coming to town in company with Jacob Hardt in the latter's car. The road was frosty and slick and in some way the car skidded and turned over. Mr. Dugger was injured when the car...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Jan 8-14: Jan. 8 Domestic dispute with both the boyfriend and girlfriend intoxicated. Location not reported. Scheduled pickup of items from a home garage in the 200 block of West Second Street, Lind. Possible burglary in progress in the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. Vehicle broken down in the 400 block of West Davis Road, Othello. Facebook scam reported; location not reported. Crash at the inter...
RITZVILLE — A local lawmaker has introduced legislation to create the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men to address the well-being of boys and men across. “There are many issues that impact men and boys. Yet, there is no unified voice that would tackle these issues at the state level,” 9th Legislative District Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy said. “If adopted, this legislation would create the first of its kind boys and men’s commission in the nation right here in Washington state.” Dye represents Whitman, Lincoln, southern...
OLYMPIA — Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and access to an increasing variety of these products, reflects those preferences and is aligned with the law,” said Douglas Henderson, Painted Rooster Cannabis Company CEO. Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, introduced the bill. He said he recently became aware of new products in the market, including a low-T...
SPRAGUE — Julie Murphy was named the 2022 Sprague Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce at the annual Chamber Dessert and Auction on Monday, Jan. 16. Murphy was nominated by letters written and reviewed by the last three recipients of the award: Bill and Ginny Ressel, Loi Lutes and Tim Wilken. Additionally, the chamber installed its 2023 officers: President Tim Wilken, Vice President Candy Knowles, Treasurer Mary Lawson and board members Jill Sheffels, Chris Day a...
RITZVILLE – At the Jan. 17 City Council meeting, Councilman Scott Yaeger announced that the state Department of Transportation is planning a pedestrian walkway underneath Interstate 90 and alongside state Highway 261. The project will use funding from recently-passed "Complete Streets" legislation, he said.. In 2022, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 5974, the so-called "Move Ahead Washington" package changing Revised Code of Washington 47.24.060 to WSDOT to "incorporate t...
RITZVILLE — Dryland wheat producers will meet Jan. 24 to hear presentations from a number of speakers. The producer meeting runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the American Legion hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave. The program includes presentations on: Soil-Active Herbicide Application in Fields of Fallow, presented by Larry Lutcher, a Morrow Count y, Ore., agronomist. Wheat, Weeds, Wireworms: A Look Back Over the Last 25 Years, presented by Ritzville agronomist Aaron Esser. Winter Whe4at Variety Selection for Low Rainfall Regions, p...