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RITZVILLE — The Bronco girls are off to a perfect start of the 2024 fastpitch sofball season. Last week, they topped Newport in a doubleheader and then defeated Kettle Falls. In the home-opening game of the season against Newport on Tuesday, March 19, senior Harlee Hennings had a triple to lead the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls to an 8-4 victory over the visiting Grizzlies. Hannah Towne and Aeowyn Armstrong also had hits in the game. The Broncos had no errors in the game. Meanwhile, Newport had 4 hits and no errors. A...
AgWest Farm Services, 201 W. Broadway Ave Ste. B, had crews upgrading its awning last week....
Farm numbers across the U.S. are dwindling and the mountain states are no exception. Our country lost 7% of farms from 2017-2022, and all of the mountain states were above the national average. As a farmer in the region, I understand the stress of this profession, and if our country continues on its current trajectory our region's agricultural future looks bleak – more consolidation and less food security. From 2017-2022, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming all experienced...
LACROSSE — The town has received a $691,742 state grant to improve the sidewalks along Second and Main Streets. Public Works Supervisor Don Keeney said sidewalk work will begin in about a month, after Avista finishes moving a gas main. “It’s primarily updating some sidewalks, putting in some drains and moving existing utilities to accommodate,” Keeney said of the upcoming project, adding it’s not very big, but expensive. Town Clerk/Treasurer Angela Broeckel said the town applied for the state Transportation Improveme...
Easter is when potted Easter Lily plants start showing up in nurseries and supermarkets like poinsettias during the Christmas season. They adorn the altars and pulpits of most churches on Easter Sunday, but why don’t sightseers flock to fields to enjoy the spectacular sea of white blooms? The answer is a small group of family lily farmers who are bulb producers. They need to clip the flowers to concentrate the plant’s nutrients on bulb development. Fields of white flowers on...
“Polluters pay. People get a carbon cashback” sums up the impact that the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would have. The EICDA was re-introduced in the House of Representatives last September and is currently languishing in committees. Briefly, the EICDA puts a price on carbon at the source of the fossil fuels – the well, mine, or imported tanker – therefore making it simple to administer and uniform across sources of greenhouse gases. It would take the revenue from the price on carbon and distribute it to every i...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between March 27 and April 3: Birthdays March 27 — Bernie Reid and Ashlynn Norton March 29 — Emma Dixon and Caitlin Strohmaier March 30 — Brandon Davey Jr. and teresa Smith. March 31 — Amy Watson and Josh Wills April 2 — Paula Bell and Grant Miller April 3 — Bryden Laird, Brooks Edwin Lobe and Beckham O’Neill Anniversaries March 31 —Jeff and Alibama Peel April 2 — Gary and Laureen Reyling...
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, Mar. 27 - BBQ ribs, mac ‘n’ cheese and roll. • Thursday, Mar. 28 - Clam chowder, salad and garlic bread. • Monday, Apr. 1 - Lemon chicken, mashed potatoes and vegetables. • Tuesday, Apr. 2 - Meat loaf, salad and vegetable. • Wednesday, Apr. 3 - Sloppy joe casserole and salad. – All meals are served with a...
‘Peter and Wendy’ to be presented Friday WASHTUCNA — Washtucna and LaCrosse students will be performing “Peter and Wendy” this week at Washtucna School. The production is spinoff of “Peter Pan,” authorized for use through the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Auditions began Monday in preparation for performances this week. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday. The play is free and open to the public. Kahlotus announces honor roll KAHLOTUS — The Kahlotus School District announced its first semester honor ro...
Marsha Ann Appel Dec. 16, 1946 – Mar. 18, 2024 Marsha Ann Appel was reunited with her parents in Heaven on Mar. 18, 2024. Born to Calvin and Lola (Masters) Appel on Dec.16, 1946, she was raised in the Steptoe-Colfax farming communities and had a deep connection to, and appreciation for, the land. One of four girls, she helped her father and mother on the family farm. She raised ducks, dairy cattle, and was a very active member in the Busy Beavers 4-H Club. She cooked large m...
Rex Turner Lyle Feb. 25, 1930 – Mar. 17, 2024 Rex Turner Lyle passed away on Mar. 17, 2024 at East Adams Rural Hospital in Ritzville, WA. Rex was born on Feb. 25, 1930 to Samuel Delaney Lyle and Estelle May (Turner) Lyle in Pasco, Wash. and grew up on the family homestead farm northwest of Hatton, Wash. Rex graduated from Lind High School in 1948 and went on to attend Washington State University where he graduated from the College of Agriculture with a Bachelor's Degree in 1...
LACROSSE - Public Works Supervisor Don Keeney has been on the job for 40 years. On Thursday, March 14, the Town Council recognized him for his years of service and commitment to LaCrosse. "It's something you have to like to do, or you wouldn't stick with it," Keeney said, of being supervisor. "You have to love the work." Town Clerk and Treasurer Angela Broeckel said Keeney started working March 12, 1984. Keeney said he wouldn't have stayed so long if it weren't for the fact...
RITZVILLE – Two local boys received scouting's highest honor at a well-attended Court of Honor at the headquarters of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers on March 10. Chairman Harry Schafer led Eagle Scouts Shawn Steinberger and Michael Nichols in the "Eagle Charge and Pledge," and guest speaker Dr. Charles M. Sackmann and Scoutmaster Nathaneil Christman offered words of encouragement and recognition. In a pre-ceremony interview, Nichols and Steinberger recounted t...
RITZVILLE - And they're off! At 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, children raced through City Park to gather eggs at the annual Easter Egg Hunt. A large contingent of parents, grandparents and children participated in the hunt hosted by the local Eagles Aerie. Sections of the park were cordoned off with yellow tape to separate children into three groups: ages 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12. At the hunt's conclusion, children and parents lined up at the park shelter and volunteers handed out...
NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees 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 leases expire August 31, 2024. Written request to lease...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BENTON No. 24-4-00159-03 In re the Estate of: CLYDE C. ANDREWS, Deceased. No. 24-4-00159-03 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on March 18, 2024, make a Determination of Non-significance (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 Taylor...
RESOLUTION NO. R-023- 2024 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS / Road Stabilization Suppliers County of Adams Department of Public Works Ritzville, Washington Adams County is soliciting Bids from qualified firms with expertise in supplying Liquid Road Stabilization. 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, April 9th 2024 and will be opened and publicly read on April 9th, 2024 at 1:30...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: Agencies and Adjacent Landowners of Record From: Andie Lorenz, Building and Planning Director Date: March 13, 2024 Re: Notice of Conditional Use Permit Application Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, and Adams County Code, you have been identified as a possible adjacent property owner to receive notification of an upcoming public hearing: Notice is hereby given that Adams County did on February 27, 2024, make a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) related to a Conditional Use Permit application that...
AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on March 15, 2024, make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following amended application. Description of proposal: Adams County Building and Planning received an amended SEPA checklist for the Port of Othello Bruce Water Tower Project. The Port of Othello will be adding an additional 200,000-gallon elevated steel reservoir. The reservoir will be connected to the existing water...
There are a ton of stories about the teams, players and coaches in the NCAA basketball tournament. There are family stories and stories of tragedy that can make a person cry. With the games there are upsets and blowouts and buzzer beaters. We all know that some of the players that had great tournaments will be on someone else’s roster next year. Coaches that had great seasons will be courted by bigger programs that weren’t happy with the person that is heading their pro...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of entry; As per RCW 17.10.160, this notice will serve as notification that noxious weed control board inspectors will begin inspecting for noxious weeds beginning April 1, 2024 and may require entry on property owned and/or operated by you at any time during the 2024 growing season. Please note: This notice applies to those parcels within the noxious weed control board’s jurisdiction. Tracy GrahamClerk of the board Publiished March 20 and 27, 2024...
Carey Lando races against the clock in the Lind Lion's Club Arena earlier this month during the Northwest Rally Assocation's 2024 season-opener. Rally racing is expected to return to Lind in the fall....
COLLEGE PLACE — Junior Emery Molina and freshman Brody Fleming paced the St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse track team Saturday, March 23, at the Hawk Invite at College Place High School. Molina placed second, fourth and fifth in individual events, and was a member of the 4X200 relay team that finished sixth. Sophomore Chloe Waddell added second-, fourth- and eighth-place finishes for the Eagle girls in individual competitions. Fleming brought home a second and two thirds in individual competitions and was a member of the s...
Hay rolls form WSU cougar at a farm near Spangle. The display is a tribute to the mens basketball team which competed in the NCAA March Madness tournament last week. The Cougars won one game before being eliminated....