Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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8 Years Ago Adams County News February 1, 1899 Local and Personal Mr. Benj. Martin, the accommodating cashier of the Adams County Bank, informs us that although January was a quiet month that that institution handled over $35,000 worth of grain drafts and paid out about $50,000 in cash during the same period. This certainly speaks volumes for the financial condition of Adams County. A son of Hon. J. M. Adams and Johnnie Long, son of Clark Long, engaged in a lively scrap at t...
RITZVILLE – When Amber Moore and Karissa Scott were renting space at Kim Yaeger's Hair Center on Main Avenue, they learned that a building on North Washington Street had become available. Diane Swift, who practiced massage therapy in that space for years, had moved on. After a month remodeling the space, they opened in November. "Karissa does aesthetics and I offer PMU (permanent makeup)," Moore said. Scott's part of the business - Sweet Home Aesthetics - offers facials, w...
OLYMPIA – Sen. Keith Wagoner has introduced two bills in the Legislature to return more “sin tax” revenues to local governments. Wagoner, R-Sedro Woolley, has introduced Senate Bills 5568 and 5404 to shift the tax revenue as alternatives to bills which would raise property taxex. Senate Bill 5568 would restore liquor-sales revenue distributions to local governments. Under the bill, 10% would go to counties, and 40% to incorporated cities and towns. Senate Bill 5404 would increase cannabis-revenue distributions to local gover...
Jail Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from Nov. 20-27: Nov. 21 Guillermo Valdez, 67, fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. House d in the Franklin County Jail. Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Jan. 22–26: Jan. 23 Candy Gonzalez of Wapato, Lot 6 and W½ Lot 7, Block 54, Neilson Bros. 2nd addition, E. Seventh Street, Lind, , to Maria E. Ruiz of Connell, quit claim deed...
Two years ago, Washington State Parks bureaucrats in Tumwater hatched a plan to address so-called “overcrowding” at Palouse Falls. The plan was to close and relocate the campground to Lyons Ferry, require permits to visit Upper Palouse Falls and to end hiking and exploring in and around the main Palouse Falls basin. The effort also eliminated kayaking access on the upper Palouse River. And to make the effort sound legitimate, those city-dwelling bureaucrats called Palouse Fal...
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material. The situation is likely to get worse as the world shifts to lithium batteries to power a massive influx of electric vehicles (EV). It needs immediate attention. Everyday-green.com reported more than 86,000 tons of single-use alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C and D) are thrown away yearly. They power electronic toys and games, portable audio equipment and flashlights a...
Each season, Ritzville Water Park employs an average of 15 residents (mostly high school age) and is a popular stopping point to thousands of local and out of town visitors. The facility boasts two swimming areas, a diving board and a large yellow waterslide, making it easily recognizable. Ritzville Water Park is now more than two decades old, and has not had an opportunity for the featured attractions, such as the waterslide and diving board to be restored or replaced. Due to the age of the facility and being constantly...
As climate disruption becomes more evident, more people are empowered to advocate for climate mitigation. This advocacy is positive, but climate advocates must choose their words carefully for their message to be most effective. Advocates need humility because we don’t have all the answers. For instance, while the climate science fundamentals are well-established, it is a relatively new field and probably still holds plenty of surprises. Humility is necessary because renewable energy development will make mistakes, just l...
SPOKANE – Rep. Mike Volz wants to give 2023 wildfire victims more say in rebuilding homes and property that were destroyed. Volz, R-Spokane, introduced House Bill 1899, which would require municipal governments to allow property owners the ability to use either state building codes in effect Jan. 1, 2023, or new state building codes at the time of reconstruction. Under House Bill 1899, any building permit application for property damaged or destroyed by a wildfire during 2023, while an emergency proclamation from the g...
SEARCY, Ark. – A Ritzville woman graduated Dec. 16 from Harding University. Jessica Heater was among the more than 300 students to earn diplomas and graduate in the fall 2023 semester. She earned a bachelor of science degree in medical humanities. Graduates included students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences a...
In the enchanting realm of storytelling and exploration, I, Millie Hopkins, am thrilled to embark on a journey with you as your interim library director. I will be your guide through the vast landscapes of language and literature. This introductory column serves as a window into the world of words that I am passionate about, a glimpse into the pages of my own narrative and the world I love to share with you all. I have worked at the library for six years, starting as the youth services library assistant and ending in the...
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...
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. 31 - Baked chicken, baked beans and cottage cheese. • Thursday, Feb. 1 - Taco enchilada, rice and vegetable. • Monday, Feb. 5 - BBQ ribs, mac ‘n’ cheese and roll. • Tuesday, Feb. 6 - Hamburger, oven fries and salad. • Wednesday, Feb. 7 - German sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and roll. – All mea...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Adams County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold its annual Weed List Hearing, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Weed Board office at 114 East Main, Ritzville, WA. The hearing is being held to adopt the State Mandated Changes on Class A & B weeds and to establish any additions, deletions or changes necessary to the Class C weed selection by the Board. Tracy Graham Clerk of the Board Published January 31 and Febuary 7, 2024...
AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT No. 23-4-00225-13 In the Matter of the Estate of: JOSE GABINO LIRA (A/KIA JOSE G. LIRA, JR.), Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has qualified and has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jose Gabino Lira (a/k/a Jose G. Lira, Jr.). Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the...
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...
ADAMS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR CULTURAL RESOURCE SURVEY Adams County is seeking the service of a qualified consultant with the ability to perform Cultural Resource Survey for the Lind Hatton Road Project #3, CRP-191, Road #33521. It is anticipated that this work will begin March of 2024 and is to be completed April 30, 2024. This solicitation will be for one project. Adams County reserves the right to amend terms of this request or to withdraw the request at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants...
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...
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...
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,...
RITZVILLE – A day after the Bronco girls fell a point short to Liberty, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague bounced back to top St. George’s. The Broncos (10-7, 7-5 in league) used a second and third quarter rally to top the Dragons, 61-54, on Jan. 24. Trailing 15-9 after one quarter, the Broncos outscored the Dragons by 6 points in the second quarter and 8 in the third to take a commanding 44-36 lead going into the final stanza. They then held on as the Dragons (3-11, 3-6 in league) closed the margin by only a single point. Bronco Zoe...
It's kind of interesting when you watch championship games especially at the professional level and think that the players will be so focused and there won't be many mistakes. But mistakes were made and with dropped passes and penalties that allowed the offense to get a fresh set of downs and continue their march towards the goal line. In the AFC game Kansas City would make enough plays to get a lead and hold off the Baltimore Ravens. On one drive in the second half the...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos boys basketball team split last week, edging Liberty but losing a heartbreaker to St. George’s. St. George’s (13-5, 10-2 in league), edged the Broncos (8-10, 5-7 in league) 50-47 on Jan. 24. The loss came a day after the Broncos edged the Lancers (8-9, 5-6 in league) 39-36 on Jan. 23. Both games were back-and-forth battles. Against St. George’s, the Broncos took an 11-10 lead after the first quarter, but trailed 24-22 at the half. After three, they retook the lead 35-34. But St. George’s rallied i...