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RITZVILLE – Travelers who use U.S. Highway 395 south were reminded to plan additional travel time Tuesday, May 16. The state Department of Transportation was planning to repair sensors at the weigh-in-motion site three miles south of town. Work was scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Travelers were warned to expect a single, right lane closure in both north and southbound directions south of the Interstate 90 interchange. Weigh-in-motion sites allow commercial vehicles to be weighed by driving over a sensor in t...
WASHTUCNA – A local teenager was injured Saturday evening, May 13, after crashing her pickup on state Highway 261. Mia A. Rouleau, 18, of Washtucna was transported to a Spokane hospital for treatment of her injuries, the Washington State Patrol reported. Rouleau was northbound on the highway at 5:39 p.m. when she attempted to change lanes and lost control of her 1995 For Ranger pickup, the patrol said. She overcorrected, crossed the centerline and drove into the southbound ditch, where the truck overturned and came to r...
Othello police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect of a May 12 robbery on East Main Street. According to police, a Hispanic man had taken money and fled on foot. A K-9 unit was unable to locate the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to call officer Christian Ochoa 509-488-3314....
8 Years Ago Adams County News May 18, 1898 Band Reorganizes The old members of the Ritzville brass band met last Saturday evening at the courthouse for the purpose of reorganizing, and the following officers were elected: F.P. French, president and business manager; H.E. Gritman, treasurer; W.W. Zent, secretary; Fred Weiand, leader. It is the intention of the boys to get in and practice so they will not have to take the dust of any country band in the state. Good thing; push...
Sheriff’s Dispatch Log RITZVILLE – Here are the calls for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office from May 5-12: May 5 May 5 Civil standby in the 2300 block of East Neergaard Road, Ritzville. Assist police in the 0 block of East Juniper Street, Othello. Suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Suspicious men in the 600 block of South Wagon Road, Othello. Vehicles racing in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Welfare check in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Wire gates cut open allow...
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague freshman Hannah Towne delivers a pitch in the Broncos' 9-5 girls Northeat 2B softball loss to the Jenkins Cougars in a tiebreaker Tuesday, May 9. For more on Bronco softball, see Page 11....
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is busy signing bills. I think he should start putting his John Hancock on apology letters to former state workers who were terminated because of his vaccine mandate. I doubt he will. In a press release about the move, the Inslee administration says that the end of the employment requirement “aligns with the end of the federal public health emergency and the lifting of vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors on May 11. La...
The state Legislature is headed back to Olympia this week for a special session specifically to deal with the prospect of all drugs becoming legal July 1. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, says he hopes lawmakers will pass a new drug-possession law to fix last year’s so-called “Blake fix.” At issue is a temporary law that expires at the end of next month relating to possession of drugs in Washington. The temporary law was implemented during the 2022 legislative session after...
President Joe Biden is seeking re-election. I wish he were younger and I might favor other Democrats — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 2020 presidential contenders Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker come to mind. But Biden’s record is impressive and he may have the best chance of winning the presidency. Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has opposed everything Democrats proposed from the day former President Barack Obama was inaugurated, even if originally Republican-proposed. And Republican opposition has...
RITZVILLE – Cub Scouts from Pack No. 73 are doing their part to beautify the city. On May 1, the scouts planted trees to improve the city's aesthetic. "These kids worked hard planting," organizer Crystal Reitan said, noting several scouts participated in the event including Samuel Vance, Isaiah Cox, Elizabeth Reitan, Talia Marshall and Colton Vance. In addition to the tree-planting, the scouts are collecting aluminum cans. The youngsters will take the aluminum to a r...
RITZVILLE – Local fifth-graders recently planted five trees along the Main Street walking path in observance of Arbor Day at the end of April. To prepare for the event, youngsters also wrote essays answering the question, "What is your favorite tree and why?" Three finalists presented their essays at City Hall, following a proclamation by Mayor Linda Kadlec and presentation of colors by Boy Scout Troop No. 888 and Cub Scout Pack No. 73. Landon Williams won first-place with h...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between May 17 - 24: Birthdays May 17 – Julie Holland and Lois Houchen May 19 – Cameron Stevenson May 20 – Monique O’Neill May 22 – Jerry Alan Branson and Laureen Reyling May 24 – Tresa LeAnn Ackley Anniversaries May 21 – Ron & Sharon Reeve and Nate & Kelsey Knodel May 23 – Jerry & Debbie Knodel —The Journal...
A Celebration of Life for Kurt McCrady will take place at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 206 S. Division St., Ritzville, WA 99169 on Sat., May 20th at 11:00AM with a lunch reception following....
Lenora Jean Hirning Weise July 14, 1936 – May 9, 2023 Lenora Jean Hirning Weise, 86, of Newport, Wash., peacefully passed away on May 9, 2023. Jean was born on July 14, 1936 to Arthur and Lorentina (Otto) Hirning in Mandan, ND. Jean was just an infant when her family moved to Missoula, Mont. and then Walla Walla, Wash., before settling in Ritzville in 1943. She graduated from Ritzville High School in 1954. While in school she worked at Carroll's Steak House where she first m...
LIND – Graduates of the former Lind High School gathered Saturday, May 6, to honor several classes as well as this year's local Lind-Ritzville graduating seniors. The Lind Alumni Association recognized the classes of 1993, 1983, 1973 and 1963 during the gala luncheon. Carson Shaver, of Lind, was also recognized. The upcoming Lind-Ritzville High School graduate was presented two $1,000 scholarships, including the Lind Alumni and Virginia Moorman Moore scholarships. The son o...
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, May 17 - Hamburgers, orange fluff, baked fries and cookies. • Thursday, May 18 - Chicken broccoli bake, green salad and roll. • Monday, May 22 - Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable. • Tuesday, May 23 - Cicken strips, mac & cheese and vegetable. • Wednesday, May 24 - Goulash, salad and bread a...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS RESOLUTION NO. R-024- 2023 Adams County Washington Department of Public Works Notice is hereby given by the Board of Adams County Commissioners that sealed bids will be received at their office in the Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, 99169 until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for purchase and delivery of the following: Two (2) Used, Diesel 10 Wheel Tractor Chassis Please identify bids on the outside of the envelope as:...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs and via Zoom. The information to call in is listed below. Dial in +1-253-215-8782 USA Toll Meeting number (access code): 880 2863 6262 Meeting password:145356 John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published May 17 and May 24,...
SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Adams County Public Hospital District #2 is seeking sealed bids for the sale and removal of surplus property. All bids must be received by 3 p.m. on May 19, 2023 at EARH, 903 S Adams St, Ritzville, WA 99169 at which time they will be opened. Bids received after this date and time will be returned unopened to the bidder. Items for sale include a 2005 Chevrolet Venture Van (starting bid $2,500.00), a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Double Cab 4x4 (starting bid $2,000.00), and a 2003 Ford Van E450 Super Duty Bus...
CALL FOR BIDS The Adams County Mosquito Control District is asking for bids on replacing the approx. 25’X40’ concrete slab in front of the shop at 2031 W Highway 26 in Othello. Bids will be received until 4:00 PM, June 12, 2023. For further information call 509- 488-2661 or email acmcdwa@ gmail.com. Signed, David Beus, Manager Published May 10 and 17, 2023...
RITZVILLE – Bronco boys and girls looked for regional berths Tuesday, May 9, at the Northeast 2B Sub-District meet on Jimmie Snider Field. But the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague athletes struggled to gain traction in the meet that included 10 teams. The boys finished seventh with 25 team points The girls finished tied for ninth with Colfax, each with just 2 points. The top athletes in each class advance to regionals this Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, in Colfax. The first e...
RITZVILLE – The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1B Districts 7 and 9 meet, Wednesday, May 10, with individuals hoping to qualify for regionals. The Eagle girls finished sixth overall with 52.5 points; Garfield-Palouse was first with 144, Oakesdale second with 126 and Odessa third with 102. In boys team scoring, the Eagles were eighth overall with 36.5 points. Valley Christian won the meet with 90 points, followed by Pomeroy with 8...
Bronco golfers Hunter Dinkins and Lance Williamson have qualified for the boys 2B State golf tournament. The duo shot qualifying scores over the last couple weeks at Deer Park and MeadowWood golf courses during district play. They will be on the state greens at Tumwater Valley Golf Club on May 22-24....
SPOKANE – A Lind-Ritzville/Sprague tennis player is moving on to regionals. Carlie Loop placed in the district meet Saturday at Whitworth College and advances to regionals. She’ll play at Mead High School on Saturday for a chance to qualify for the state tennis tournament in Yakima. Details on how she and other Broncos did at the district tournament were not available at press time....
RITZVILLE – After a Round Robin tie-breaker Tuesday, May 9, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls fastpitch softball team advanced to the Northeast 2B district tournament as the No. 5 seed. The local girls were scheduled to play Liberty (Spangle), seeded No. 4, in the opening round of district play at noon Tuesday, May 16, in Colfax. The newspaper went to press before gametime. The Round Robin included the Broncos, Liberty and the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars. Jenkins got the No. 3 seed and will play No. 6 Asotin at the same time o...