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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 24-4-00031-01 In the Matter of the Estate of JEFFREY DALE SNIDER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative 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 manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on...
RITZVILLE - Expansion of high-speed internet throughout Adams County is continuing here and in Lind and Othello. When complete next year, the $10.6 million project will provide high-speed broadband to 2,500 homes and businesses. Officials said the project expands infrastructure that will benefit farm workers, students, businesses and other residents who have had limited access to internet. "This is a major investment for Adams County and a milestone for our communities,...
RITZVILLE — The City Council met Nov. 14 to look at its budget and what would be the most likely match for a new new development planner. “Balance is huge,” Councilwoman Brooke Scheel said. “You’re either going to get somebody who’s maybe younger and has some work experience, fresh out of college, that’s willing to commute, or hybrid and really great on the computer, or maybe a working parent, or somebody that’s been out of the field for a minute but has a lot of experience and wants to ease back into a professional li...
LIND — Mayor Paula Bell was excluded from an executive session that took place during the Nov. 12 Town Council meeting. Just over an hour into the meeting, the assembly broke for the executive session. The council voted 4-0 to exclude the mayor. “We are having an executive session with the council attorney regarding issues that we are having,” Councilwoman Anna Dobbins said. “I will be in attendance,” Mayor Paula Bell said. “No,” Dobbins responded. “You are not invited. I make a motion that Paula be not invited to the executi...
BASIN CITY — Charges may be pending against a man believed to have led law enforcement officers on a high speed chase across areas of Franklin and Adams Counties. The name of the suspect has yet to be released, as the case is still being investigated, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported. The details of the Saturday, Nov. 16, incident have been forwarded to the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for possible charges. The investigation stems from a chase that began when Franklin County deputies pursu...
Cheney Dow Excavating could not be more excited to put on yet another amazing light display for the Cheney community this year. We absolutely love bringing light and joy to our small town and would highly encourage everyone to stop by, check out the lights, buy a tree, and take some festive pictures! Colfax Colfax will host the Festival of Trees in Libey Gallery at The Center Dec. 4-30. On Dec. 7 tour trees and vote for a favorite tree, community favorite tree will be announced at 5 p.m. From 3 to 5 p.m., selfies with Santa...
OLYMPIA – State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees will fly drones over known pygmy rabbit locations on state and federal lands to test the effectiveness of tracking pygmy rabbits from the air. The agency will also fly drones over private lands, with permission, the agency said, noting the targeted areas will be in Grant and Douglas counties. Flights will occur from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning next month and continuing through October 2026. Flights will depend on w...
HATTON — The Washington State Patrol is stepping up its patrols from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1 as university students and others hit the road for Thanksgiving. The emphasis will focus on State Highway 26, linking Colfax to Othello and other cities. It will also include expanded patrols on U.S. Highways 195 and 395, as well as Interstate 90. District 4 troopers in Spokane, Whitman and Adams counties and District 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties will be focusing on speeding, driving too fast for conditions, d...
LIND — Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner discussed the costs of providing law enforcement with town council members during a Nov. 12 meeting. Appearing before the council, Wagner noted that costs have been increasing, making it challenging to provide the level of law enforcement service needed in town. At the same time, he pointed out that he’s done his part to keep costs equitable. “The couple things that we’ve been doing for the past while, since I became sheriff, is trying to figure out a really good way of charging what’s...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Oct. 27-30: Oct. 27 Assist troopers near Milepost 50 of State Highway 26. Deer hit by multiple vehicles at Milepost 94 of State Highway 26. Noise compliant in the 800 block of South Crestline Road, Othello. Suspicious people in the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. Runaway juvenile knocking on doors in the 700 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Cow on private property in the 2200 block of West Rainier Road,...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Nov. 20, 1924 GETS $500 FINE ON LIQUOR CHARGE LIND - Karl Roth, a rancher living south of Lind, was arrested last Friday by Deputy Sheriffs Buehler, Oestreich and Fredericks. A search of his farm revealed a copper still; a quantity of wine was found in his cellar. He was tried before Justice Womach Saturday and was fined $500 and costs and given a jail sentence of 60 days which was suspended subject to payment of the fine and good...
After years of odious political behavior, it is time for elected officials to focus on governing with civility and respect. It is time to go back to acting for the common good. Our country needs leaders, irrespective of party affiliation, to set aside differences and unite. America is weakened by the continual onslaught of character assassinations, false accusations, misinformation and bitterness, which has been pervasive over the last dozen years. We do not know who to trust...
The cost of a gallon of fuel may increase by 45 cents per gallon in the wake of the I-2117 failure. The CO2 tax already jumped; it is set at auctions and on private markets when organizations covered by the law purchase allowances covering their emissions. Immediately after voters decided to keep Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions, allowance prices on the private market jumped by more than 10% to about $57 per metric ton of CO2, according to the Carbon dashboard of W...
Dorothy "Allert" Forgey Aug. 14, 1942 –Nov. 8, 2024 Dorothy "Allert" Forgey, passed away Nov. 8, 2024. She died from complications of kidney failure. Dorothy is survived by her husband Gary Forgey of Ellensburg, Wash, her daughter Delrae Buehler of Huntington, OR, son Louis Allert of Ritzville, Wash, son Redgey Peterson of Idaho, son Guy Peterson of Idaho, grandson Brogan Buehler of Huntington, OR, sister Betty Tobbin of Coeur d' Alene, ID, brother Allan Solom of Lewiston, I...
Donald E. Hutsell Apr. 10, 1944 –Nov. 12, 2024 Donald E. Hutsell passed away on Nov. 12, 2024 in Ritzville, Wash.at his home in Ritzville. Don was (80) born on April 10, 1944 in Spokane, Wash. to William and Bernice (Mead) Hutsell. He grew up in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School in 1962.In school his basketball team placed 2nd at the State "B" tournament, He received a football scholarship to Wenatchee Valley College. He also enjoyed being a 4H member in h...
Grange hosts potluck, honors vets RALSTON — Ralston Grange Hall No. 943 hosted a Thanksgiving potluck and Veterans Appreciation dinner Tuesday, Nov. 19. The 6 p.m. dinner followed a ceremony honoring local veterans. Ralston Grange provided turkey, ham, beverages and table service. Festivals association seeks directors RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Festivals Association is seeking nominees for its board of directors. Anyone interested in being a board member or who wants to nominate someone is encouraged to attend the 6 p.m. Tuesd...
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, Nov. 20 - Scrumptious chicken, vegetable and biscuit. • Thursday, Nov. 21 - BBQ ribs, salad and roll. • Monday, Nov. 25 - Spaghetti, salad and garlic roll. • Tuesday, Nov. 26 - RESERVATIONS ONLY - $15.00 - COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER - NOON. • Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes an...
You think this pandemic thingie we're going through is deadly? At least unpleasant? Hey, you've come here to this tower of truth to learn the little-known stuff that will make you completely shunned at lunch time, and cussed during choir practice. We modestly refer to it as attempting to commit journalism. When it comes to historical terrors, there are none that reached the pinnacle of pain as quickly and briefly as the dance fever. Yes, friend, the dance fever of 1518 was a month-long plague in Strasbourg, which is today in...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 20-25: Anniversaries Nov. 24 — Gary and Sharon Lobe Birthdays Nov. 20 — Colby Greenwalt Nov. 21 — Karissa Labes Nov. 22 — Scot Branson, Curtis Gering, Al Strohmaier, Karlee Kerr and Allison Ritz. Nov. 23 — Kevin Branson and Dakota Dursteler. Nov. 24 — Shelley Strohmaier and Sue Hill. Nov. 25 — Kolton Knodel, Paisley Davis and Paisley Keith....
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RITZVILLE - He knows about lapsed time probably better than anyone in the state. You might say he is the master of how time has flown, if not where it has gone, perhaps downfield. Tony Vostral, 76, and a Ritzville resident, has been the football and basketball volunteer time-keeper since 1976 at Lind-Ritzville High School. He's also been all over youth sports in many roles. "I'm going to start my 49th year," Vostral said. "In football, I go out and talk to the referees before...
RITZVILLE — Scholastic sports moved into the winter seasons this week with practices getting underway. The boys and girls basketball and boys and girls wrestling teams started practices Monday, Nov. 18. They are scheduled to practice on alternating schedules, from 3:40-5:30 p.m. and 5:30-7:20 p.m. weekdays through next Tuesday. On Saturday, boys practice begins at 9 a.m. and girls at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 27, boys basketball will practice from 1-3:15 p.m. The girls will either practice at the same time in Lind or from 3...
OTHELLO — The last football team from Adams County was eliminated from the playoffs Friday night, Nov. 15. No. 8-seeded Othello was upended by No. 9-seeded Sehome, 22-21, on the Huskies’ home field in Class 2A playoffs. The Huskies were leading 21-7 in the third quarter before Sehome junior quarterback Nolan Wright threw the first of two touchdown passes to Andre Watson. The second Wright-to-Watson pass came with less than a minute remaining in the game and Othello leading 21-15. Grady Evans kicked the PAT to give the Seh...
RITZVILLE — A Moses Lake man posted bail after being arrested and booked into the Benton County Jail on numerous theft-related charges connected to Adams and Whitman Counties. Tomas Diaz-Layna, 34, of Moses Lake, was booked into the jail on Nov. 7 and released Nov. 14, jail records show. He is facing charges of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and first-degree theft. According to Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner, Diaz-Layna was wanted in connection with multiple burglaries. He...