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REPUBLIC — A former candidate for governor has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives. Loren Culp, who was the Republican nominee running against incumbent Democrat Jay Inslee in the last election, will be running against 4th Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside. Culp, 60, filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission April 21, allowing him to begin fundraising for the congressional bid. Read more about Culp's run for Congress i...
RITZVILLE - Chief Scott Kembel and half a dozen volunteer firefighters responded to a call at 203 West Cherry Avenue when a transformer on a power pole blew Saturday afternoon, April 24. Neighbor Bruce Johnson, of 204 West Cherry Avenue said he didn't see it happen, but he heard it. "It scared the heck out of me," said Johnson, adding his neighbor from 203 West Cherry Avenue came to the door and said she smelled smoke, asking him to call her daughter. "I called 911," Johnson...
The Washtucna community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, and donors are needed to help with the community blood supply. There is currently a severe shortage of type O blood donations. Blood donations are currently being sent to hospitals quicker than they are coming in. Drive is on Tuesday April 27th from 3:00-6:00 at the Lions building. To sign up as a donor, call or text Audrey, the recruiter with Vitatlant, at 509 942 9596....
RITZVILLE – Vandals tagged businesses with graffiti and several Storywalk installations on the walking path between town and the fairgrounds. Ritzville Police Officer Matt Carlson said it happened sometime between Saturday night, April 16 and Sunday morning, April 17. The incident was called in at 9:36 a.m. Sunday morning. "We have a person of interest in this case. He's not from Ritzville and was in town Saturday. We didn't see him Sunday," Carlson said. "He does have a l...
RITZVILLE - The Broncos hosted the Reardan Indians for a double header of softball Saturday, April 17. The Indians won the first game 26-19, and the second 15-10. "We started off pretty good in the first game. We built up a little bit of a lead and then we ended up losing it on some defensive mistakes. But we're very young on the infield and in the defensive spots," Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Head Coach Todd O'Brien said. "I felt good about the effort that they put out. I enjoy...
RITZVILLE – Fifth-grade students got to dig in and plant three flowering trees in City Park in celebration of Arbor Day Wednesday, April 14. The festivities began with Tree Board Chairman Mike Schrag explaining the significance of the tradition begun in Nebraska in 1872. "Arbor in Latin means tree, so today really is tree day," Schrag said. "Thousands upon thousands of trees are going to be planted across our great nation today which will benefit our environment in many w...
When you have success people will notice, and when they notice it is most certain that opportunity will be knocking. Last week long-time assistant Tommie Lloyd was announced as the next head basketball coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats. It was just a few years ago that Arizona was considered the best basketball program in the west. Gonzaga has taken over that spot with their many consecutive years of success both during the season as well as the NCAA tournament....
RITZVILLE – The high school golf team is showing improvement after two tournaments. Head Coach Bryce Court said they had an 18-hole match against Asotin at Quail Ridge, a course with a Par 71 and a rating/slope of 69.5/125. Double Par rules are in effect, so a golfer is not allowed to shoot higher than a double par. Freshman Hunter Dinkins shot a 96, sophomore Nick Labes shot 106, freshman Lance Williamson shot 116, and freshman Ayden Alfonso and sophomore Blake Esser both shot 125. "The conditions were windy and all p...
RITZVILLE - The Reardan Indians traveled to Ritzville to face the Broncos in a double header on the Bob Heider Memorial Field Saturday, April 17. The Indians won the first game 10 - 5. The Broncos came back for a win in the second game, 11-9. Broncos on the mound for the first game were Owen Telecky for five innings and Chase Galbreath for two. "We're still a pretty young team, with pretty inexperienced pitchers. We've got just a couple pitchers who have pitched before,"...
April 9 Deputies were asked to check on a neighbor in the 2300 block of West Bench Road in Othello whose vehicle looked like it had been involved in a collision. Deputies located the vechicle but it was not reported as being involved in any recent collisions. Deputies responded to a roll over collision in the area of Highway 17 and West Lee Road, assisting with patient care until units from WSP arrived. Deputies responded to a suspicious call in the 2000 block of West Atkinson Road in Othello regarding cows possibly being...
RITZVILLE – Five Lind-Ritzville-Sprague athletes earned All Opponent Honors during this year's fall sports season. Four volleyball players, coached by Cari Galbreath, Shannon Hughs and Shannon Court, were chosen for the honor. Named to First Team were sophomore Taylor Galbreath, and juniors Sydney Kinch and Dakota Killian. Senior Janaye Wilkie was named to the Second Team. "Great job to each of these players this past season," Coach Galbreath said. "They worked hard this s...
It isn’t often we hear good news from Hanford, but the Deptartment of Energy recently announced nation’s first commercial advanced nuclear power reactor would be developed on the massive federal reservation north of Richland. Much of the news from Hanford focuses on radioactive waste cleanup and storing it safely. It has accumulated since the 1940s when nuclear reactors enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. While that tedious work will continue for years to come, Hanford sci...
Lylwynne Patricia Bischoff, 81, our beloved mother, sister, grammie, aunt, and friend, passed away on the morning of April 8th, 2021. She was surrounded by family, friends and Jesus as she moved from her earthly home to her heavenly home. Lylwynne Patricia Bischoff (Gross), or Patti, was born July 12th, 1939 in Spokane, Wash. to Paul and Lylwynne Gross. Patti was the oldest of three children, having a younger sister Paula Crowley who resides in Las Vegas, Nev. and her...
BENGE – The Volunteer Fire Association is doing a fundraiser on behalf of Adams County Fire District #6 to go towards the purchase and construction of a new Fire Hall in Benge. The current building was built in 1950 with an addition built later. Thomas Pulliam, Secretary for the fire district, said the current fire hall can hold four vehicles in a ready-to-go position. "It was built in an era when fire trucks were the size of a regular pick up truck," Pulliam said. "In the l...
The 2021 legislative session, which is scheduled to end April 25, will be remembered for several things – some good, some bad. The candidates for the “bad” column may include a variety of new or increased taxes and fees that will hit your pocketbook in different ways. For instance, a higher state gas tax and a new “cap and trade” tax that would hit motorists hard, and a higher cellphone tax. Also, before the Legislature wraps up its 105-day session, it’s likely to pass Senate...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times April 21, 1921 NEW RULES FOR AUTOS OLYMPIA – The Department of Efficiency will not organize the highway protection force which will enforce road regulations after August 1 until about July 1. Though a wide spread impression prevails that a big force is to be recruited and several hundred applications for appointment have been received, Director L.D. McArdie estimates but 25 men will be appointed. Director McArdie emphasizes the fact th...
COVID-19 vaccines now available statewide for those age 16 and older ADAMS COUNTY – As of last Thursday, April 15, everyone age 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can now receive one in Washington state, Adams County Health Department spokesperson Karen Potts announced. Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA for people 16-17 years old. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available to people 18 and older. Appointments must be prescheduled...
RITZVILLE – In his monthly report to Adams County Commissioners on COVID-19, Health Official Dr. Alexander Brzezny reported upwards of three to four million Washingtonians are or will likely experience clinically significant behavioral health symptoms within the next several months, including children, youth and young adults. Brzezny reported children, youth and young adults are the demographic group of extreme concern. "What we were sensing about our youth and COVID have played out. Small counties have limited resources t...
RITZVILLE – Chamber of Commerce members announced the Visitors' Center will re-open to travelers, with the appointment of Katelin Davidson to serve as the Chamber's Tourism/Promotions Director. The Visitors' Center, located in City Hall, will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1-4 p.m. "Access is still limited, and visitors must come through the front door at this time, until the back deck is complete and safely accessible," Davidson said. The Chamber will be hosting Ritzville's first Pop Up Shop vendor fair May 29-30 in R...