Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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In 2023, a Greyhound bus exiting an Illinois highway collided with three semi-trucks parked along an exit ramp, killing three bus passengers. That same year, a woman in Modesto, California, crashed into a parked truck and subsequently died. In 2021, a man in North Carolina was hospitalized after hitting a trailer while swerving to miss a parked semi-truck. His car then caught fire. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there is only one truck parking space for ev...
LIND – The following local residents are celebrating birthdays from March 1-5: March 1 — Lucas Beard and Tim Hayes March 2 — Sheri Dworshak March 3 — Shelley Miller March 4 — Hailey Grant Kerr and Kellisa Kulh March 5 — Jacob Reeve, Frank Perry, Dawn Aby, Megan J. Wills and Evelyn Pfaff....
Let’s take a few words that should be on the minds of all Eastern Washingtonians concerned over efforts to breach Snake River dams — agreement, restoration and sovereign, to name a few. Last Thursday in the White House, President Joe Biden signed onto the “Commitments in Support of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative and in Partnership with the Six Sovereigns” agreement. The so-called “sovereigns” refers to the states of Washington and Oregon, and four tribes — th...
Let me begin with some political realities about your state Legislature. Republicans, and I am one, are in the minority. The Senate Republican Caucus, of which I am the chairwoman, has 20 members. Our Democratic colleagues have a 9-vote majority in the state Senate, which makes our jobs representing rural values and needs a challenge. Most Senate majority members are from King County and Seattle. So, their world view is different. I do my best to communicate the very real...
Why is it that when we are asked to introduce ourselves our minds go blank and we become strangers in our minds? What should be a simple straightforward task becomes uncomfortable and strenuous. How and where do I begin to explain who Heather is to you all? For starters, I have lived in Ritzville off and on for around 20 years and am a Class of 2010 Ritzville alumnus. When I was in grade school, I struggled and needed extra help in most subjects, one of which was reading. It wasn’t until I picked up “Harry Potter and the Sor...
KAHLOTUS — The community has a new organization in town to help indigent residents. The Kahlotus Community Klothing Closet opened Feb. 10 in the Lion’s Club, 255 E. Wenston St. The Lion’s Club donated the space in exchange for locating a donation bucket in the Klothing Closet to help raise funds for local scholarships. Kahlotus Community Closet is accepting donations; a drop-off area has been established in nearby Connell at M&M Motel, 730 S. Columbia Ave. The Klothing Closet hosted a community give-away event Satur...
Rose Mary "Rocky" Henson July 28, 1944- Feb. 13, 2024 Rose Mary "Rocky" Henson, age 79, of Sprague, Wash. passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Spokane, Wash. Rocky enjoyed time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, and many friends. She was a member of the Sprague City Council and was active in the Lutheran Church After School Program and the Annual Sausage Feed. Her favorite vacations involved family or visiting the Oregon...
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, Feb. 28 - Chicken enchilada, vegetable and rice. • Thursday, Feb. 29 - Chicken enchilada, vegetable and rice. • Monday, Mar. 4 - Ham ‘n’ bean soup, salad and roll. • Tuesday, Mar. 5 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Wednesday, Mar. 6 - Spaghetti, salad and roll. – All meals are served with a...
Rita LaPearl Grams Imler Sept.7, 1933 - Nov. 10, 2023 Rita LaPearl Grams Imler was born on Sept. 7, 1933, to Reinhold and Mary Grams in Ralston. She died on Nov. 10, 2023, at the age of 90 after a short illness. Rita attended Ralston Elementary and graduated from Ritzville High School in 1951. She moved to Spokane and worked as a legal secretary. Rita married John Imler Oct. 2, 1954, and had two children, Becky and Danny. Rita retired from Medical Lake Public School District...
Carol Joy Sullivan Nov. 27, 1941 - Feb. 20, 2024 Carol Joy Link Sullivan went to her Lord on Feb. 20, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Rick) Kelley and Evon (Mike) Jones; son-in-law, Joe McKeirnan; daughter-in-law, Heather Sullivan McKay; grandchildren, Keith (Tim Hung) Sullivan, Bo Sullivan, Ethan Kelley, Jack Kelley, Blake Jones, Austin Jones, Madeline Sullivan, Holly Sullivan, Kayle McGuire (Deck), and Matt McKeirnan; great-grandchildren, Jaxson and Parker;...
NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of an expiring lease with an existing lessee on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The lease expires July 31, 2024. Grazing Lease All/Part Sec Twp Rge 10-B69622 Part 36 20 36.0E 10-D53342...
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Quad County Regional Transportation Planning Organization NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR Title VI; Ethics and Harassment; Americans with Disability Act Policy Updates Kittitas County Public Works Department, serving as the lead agency for the Quad County (QUADCO) Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), comprised of Adams, Grant, Kittitas, and Lincoln counties, solicit qualifications from consulting firms with expertise in developing policies for Non-Discrimination (Title VI),...
FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Town of Washtucna has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded by a Community Development Block Grant under Contract Number 21-62210-038. The proposed project(s) is...
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND USE, AND ZONING PERIODIC UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following public hearing notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the comprehensive plan, land use map, and zoning periodic update. The comprehensive plan may be reviewed on the Ritzville City website at https://www.cityofritzville. com/historic-planning-commission Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review...
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND USE, AND ZONING PERIODIC UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following public hearing notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the comprehensive plan, land use map, and zoning periodic update. The comprehensive plan may be reviewed on the Ritzville City website at https://www.cityofritzville. com/historic-planning-commission Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting is Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 1 PM, in the Public Works conference room located at 210 W. Alder, Ritzville, WA 99169. Please Call 509-659-3276 if you are unable to attend. Published February 28 and March 6, 2024...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on February 20, 2024, 2024, made a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Project: Freeman Farm Unit 37 Major Plat No. 1 Description of Proposal: Adams County Building and Planning received an application and SEPA checklist for the above referenced major plat. The Freeman Farm Unit 37 major plat consists of 20.47 acres of land subdivided into 9 lots. Each lot is proposed...
REQUEST FOR BIDS Adams County Fire Protection District #2, Lind,WA, is seeking bids for a SCBA fill station, to include a minimum of: 1. Four storage cylinders 2. Dual Function, top mount, four bank cascade panel 3. Delivery to ACFPD2 Fire Station, Lind WA Any questions can be directed to Kevin Starring at [email protected] Sealed bids need to be mailed to ACFPD2 at PO Box 9, Lind, WA. 9934. Bid opening will be held Monday, March 11th at 7:00 PM in the commissioner meeting room at 118 W. 2nd, Lind, WA. 99341....
PUBLIC NOTICE The town of Washtucna is offering for lease by sealed bid a parcel of land containing approximately fifteen (15) acres located in S.33, T.15n, R15N, R.36 EWM. The property has a center pivot used to apply effluent from the town’s sewer systems lagoons when necessary. The property has a metal, open-faced 30’x40’ building for use by successful bid holders. The property must be used for Vegetative Management with Livestock. No potable water is at the site. The duration of the lease is ten (10) years. The minim...
NOTICE OF BUDGET EXTENSION HEARING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, will hold a budget extension hearing and adoption for the district’s General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. The Washtucna School District Board of Directors will meet in a public meeting on February 27 at 6pm at 730 E. Booth St., Washtucna WA. A copy of the budget extensions is available by calling the school office at (509) 646-3237. Any person may attend this meeting and be heard for or against the adoption of the budget e...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Clark Kagele, Pants Mountain Properties, LLC of Odessa, WA, has made application for SEASONAL change/transfer of water right in order to add two points of withdrawal and change/transfer the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A. That Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A authorizes the withdrawal of 2200 gallons per minute, 2560...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Kagele Acres, Inc., has made application for SEASONAL change/transfer of water right in order to add a point of withdrawal and change a portion of the place of use as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. 5949-A(B). That Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. 5949-A(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 300 gallons per minute, 360 acre-feet per year,...
RITZVILLE — Spring sports officially began Monday, Feb. 26, with practices starting for tennis, boys baseball and girls fastpitch softball. Track practice was slated to start Tuesday, Feb. 27, and golf on Monday, March 4. Athletic Director Dustan Arlt said the district is still working out the middle school baseball and softball practice schedule. Here is tentative plan for high school practices starting this week: Baseball — Mondays through Saturday to start the season. Players need eight practices to participate in the Mar...
OLYMPIA — Hunters can comment on a proposed rule change governing seasons for the next three years. State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are proposing changes to game-management unit boundaries, landowner hunting permits, pelt inspection and sealing requirements, weapon and hunting attire requirements, trapping and various rules related to big and small game and gamebirds. A substantial number of changes are proposed and can be reviewed online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/about/reg...
RITZVILLE – The Ritzville Gun Club reported the following results of recent shoots: Feb. 18 (46 Shooters) 25 — Harlee Hennings and Garrett Frederick 24 — Jake Dewald, Ryan Frederick, Cameron Benitz, Mike Stromberger, Ben Geschke, William Green and John Stromberger 23 — Travis Dewald, Jason Heider, Mike Geschke, Matt Leffel and Travis Simonson 22 — Tyler Frederick, Kyle Bauer, Justin Simonson, Dave Breazeale, Scott Hennings, Joel Oestreich, Chris Green and Hayes Hennings 21 — Colby Schell and Jim Heider 20 and under — Sco...