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A Memorial Service for Lynda Jean Hamilton will be on Saturday, July 11, 2020, starting at 2 p.m. It will be at the Basset Park in Washtucna, Wash....
RENTON — The WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association) met July 7 and pushed back the start of fall high school sports by two weeks. Football, previously scheduled to start August 19, will start Sept. 5; with other fall sports beginning Sept. 7. These start dates, over Labor Day weekend, would allow for games to begin no sooner than September 18. The Washington State Health Department and Governor Jay Inslee's office have not yet approved football to begin in a...
SPRAGUE - Dan and Trisha Nelson opened Sapphire Cannabis on May 2, taking over where 2020 Solutions had been the previous three years. Dan Nelson, owner of Nelson Construction out of Odessa, said the couple was looking to get into the business of cannabis farming when this opportunity opened up. He said he started to get to know people in the business when he and his daughter started a You-Tube channel called Washington Weed Reviews. "We wanted to point out quality products wo...
Not long ago, I reported on an officer involved shooting that occurred in Adams County. I had been asked to review the investigation to make sure it was independent of the Ritzville Police department and make the decision in the case about whether the shooting was justified. I did, and found the shooting was completely justified by the suspect's attack on the trooper with a machete. This case had been referred to the State Attorney General for review, but they declined to be involved because they had "other priorities." Now...
COLFAX - Stay home orders have prompted people to pursue a variety of activities they may not have otherwise. For Dylan Nails, 20, Colfax, that includes running for governor. "I think the youth are really underrepresented in politics," said Nails, a 2018 Colfax High School graduate. Nails is running to show that youth have something to bring to the table of politics and to promote youth involvement in government. "I definitely want to be a voice for Eastern Washington and...
WASHTUCNA - B.J. Long is back in town, in a big way. Long, who grew up in Washtucna and would have graduated high school in 2006, is now the city's maintenance man and on the road to being certified as the city water, sewer and maintenance specialist. Long, 32, said after a short stay in Buffalo, New York following high school, he returned to Adams County, where he worked in Ritzville for a decade. "I was running John Marshall's body shop, Landcraft Repair. I've been doing aut...
RITZVILLE - Public Works crew are busy re-seeding and leveling areas in the city cemetery where increased rainfall has caused the ground to settle in certain spots throughout the grounds. "If you see exposed dirt here and there, nothing nefarious is going on," clerk-treasurer Julie Flyckt posted on the city's Facebook page Thursday, July 2. Public Works Director Dave Breazeale said the problem was nothing new. "The ground settles up there all the time. We are constantly...
Larry Swift passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, March 20th, 2020 after a new and aggressive battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held on July 11th at the Ritzville Lions Club Amphitheatre on the Wheat Land Communities' Fairgrounds from 2-5 p.m. Larry was born on Jan. 17, 1954, in Ritzville, Wash., where he lived and worked nearly all of his 66 years. His contributions to the lives of many include the years he worked as the...
LIND — Avista crews were still onsite in Lind as of 9:30 a.m. July 9, to restore a power outage that also affected Ritzville. Avista representative Cami said the power outage in Lind was due to a bus lockout having to do with their substation and power lines; and Ritzville's power went out as a "child incident" of the Lind outage. Ritzville's power outage occurred at 1:58 a.m., with an estimated resolution time of 5 a.m., and power restored at 3:40 a.m. The Avista representative said 483 customers were without power. She s...
RITZVILLE — Here is the dispatch log for June 24 to July 3 for the Adams County Sheriff's Office: June 24 Agency Assist - South state Highway 17 near MP 34 Othello Report of an unknown injury roll over collision near the location. Deputies responded to the area and assisted until units from WSP arrived. Malicious Mischief - 500 block North Main Street Washtucna Investigation is ongoing into an incident at the location where cameras outside the building were damage, a soda machine was damaged and money was stolen from the m...
Commodity Price Soft White Wheat, bushel $5.08 White Club, bushel $5.58 Hard Red Wheat, bushel $5.01 DNS, bushel $5.57 Barley, ton $110.00 Triticale $110.00 Steers 500-600 lbs $130-$150 Steers 600-700 lbs $130-$141 * Wheat Prices provided by Ritzville Warehouse Co. (Wednesday quotation f.o.b. Ritzville) **Beef prices from Lewiston Livestock Market...
High Low Prec. July 1 76 47 .07 July 2 70 47 July 3 75 47 July 4 80 45 July 5 79 47 July 6 83 47 July 7 85 50 T Note: Readings are for previous 24 hours; Year-to-date Precipitation: 8.06 in. Record of Climatological Observations from Greg Galbreath...
RITZVILLE — The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving noon meals in the dining room or through take out and delivery. This week’s menu is: Wednesday, July 8: Tomato Basil Chicken, pasta and veggies. Thursday, July 9: Saucy Sausage Supper and coleslaw. Monday, July 13: Nachos with the works. Tuesday, July 14: Baked pork chops with potatoes and veggies. Wednesday, July 15: Cheeseburger, fries and pea salad. Those wanting meals are asked to register by 9 a.m. by calling 509-659-1921....
LIND — The Senior Center is currently serving take out and delivered meals (within city limits) only. This week’s menu is: Wednesday, July 8: Biscuits and gravy, hash brown casserole, baked omelet, fruit and juice. Thursday, July 9: Beef stroganoff with mushrooms, salad, green beans, garlic bread and cookies. Friday, July 10: Kraut runza, navy bean soup, relish tray and dessert. Monday, July 13: Enchiladas, rice and beans, garden salad and dessert. Wednesday, July 15: Pork roast with applesauce, potatoes and gravy, car...
RITZVILLE — Drop boxes for property taxes, personal property listings, and other documents needing to be delivered to the Adams County Assessor’s and/or Treasurer’s office will soon be available. The drop boxes will ease the need for people to gain access to the courthouse, still closed to the public due to COVID-19. County Treasurer Kayla Meise appeared before commissioners July 6 to discuss the purchase. The drop boxes will cost $800 each, for a total of $1,600. One will be placed at the courthouse, in the back near the h...
RITZVILLE — Here is the city police response log for June 23-26 June 23 22:35 Report of two suspicious subjects at 6th and Division Street. A WSP trooper checked the area but was unable to locate anyone. 22:38 Report of a domestic. One subject was looking for keys as the other had thrown them outside so the first would not drive as there had been alcohol consumed by the first one. The keys were located and given to the reporting party for safe keeping for the night. No arrests were made. 23:09 Report of a group of i...
RITZVILLE — The following building permits, totaling $594,074, were issued during the month of June: KSS LLC, Signs Plus, Inc., 790 S Pence Road, Adams County. $30,150. Lynn J. and Marthann R. and Olsen, Day Wireless, 698 S Irby Road, Adams County. $250,000. Alejandro and Monica Ochoa, CRS Crossroad Services, LLC, 803 S Mockingbird Court, Adams County. $37,900. Leo Gaeta, TBD, 713 Loma Lane, Adams County. $45,000. Saidid Pineda, Saidid Pineda, 2390 W Dylan Lane, Adams County. $49,500. Danny Douglas Egbert, Palm Harbor H...
June 19 Leticia R. Klettke, Vancouver, to Barry Klettke and Myra Klettke, as joint tenants with right of survivorship, Vancouver – property in Adams County. $0. Ignacio Guerrero Mendez and Susana Romero Hernandez, Othello, to Giberto Ibanez Castillo and Adnrea Romero Galindo, Othello – 1978 mobile home located at 815 S. Taylor Road, lot C6, Othello. $5,000. Khambone Singsanavong, Othello, to Jesse R. Reh, a married man as his separate estate, Moses Lake – 1017 S Sundance Road, Othello. $230,000. Asta Reh, wife of Jesse R. Reh...
It is hard to imagine that any team that is playing today doesn’t have a uniform to wear. Not only that but all of the extra needed items like shin guards for soccer or sweat bands for basketball even if the kid doesn’t sweat. Back in the 1960’s as fifth and sixth graders we played intermural basketball games during the noon hour with referees from the high school basketball team and we didn’t have uniforms to wear. We had our PE gear as in white t-shirts and red shorts...
SPOKANE — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has temporarily restricted campfires and other activities at wildlife areas and water access areas managed by the department, east of the Cascades. The restrictions, which began July 1, include fires or campfires; even those in fire rings. Personal camp stoves and lanterns fueled by propane, liquid petroleum, or liquid petroleum gas are allowed. Smoking is restricted, except in an enclosed vehicle. The discharge of firearms for target-shooting or other purposes by anyone n...
RITZVILLE — Lind-Ritzville High School students who may be interested in playing sports in the coming school year are asked to sign up on FinalForms through the school website. “It is the best and only good way for our coaches to know who is playing, and to communicate with them,” said athletic director Greg Whitmore. “Add any sport you think you will participate in.” Instructions can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNv4xnprTX2BNGAKy0M4h_3lUnCCvntfMsp0mdptr9M/edit?usp=sharing Whitmore said summer activitie...
This year’s 4th of July fireworks displays by you, our neighbors, and our friends, was a sight to behold. It was hands down the best display and most celebratory 4th of July I have been witness to since the '80s when it was legal to do them everywhere. Matt Carlson, Ritzville Police Department, patrolled in our neighborhood and all-around Ritzville on the 4th of July. He observed fireworks displays for a while, then at the awesome height of the display (about 10 p.m. or so), Officer Carlson played the Star-Spangled Banner o...
On July 4, 1975, America proudly celebrated its Bicentennial as the world’s greatest nation while Poland was a suppressed Soviet satellite state. Poles had no right to free speech, were hungry and impoverished. If you wanted a job, you played ball with Communist Party bosses. If you disagreed with their ideology, you likely were imprisoned. Poland was a rather bleak land which had not recovered from the German Blitzkrieg in 1939. Meanwhile, in Washington, the Business Week p...
RITZVILLE — Adams County Treasurer Kayla Meise said an increase of 64% in state revenue sales and use tax was seen in May of 2020 over May of 2019. Sales and use tax are moneys collected by the Department of Revenue from retailers for sales and use taxes. Meise presented the findings to county commissioners at their June 15 meeting. The increase, according to Meise, is due to new construction; with the money received in May collected by the Department of Revenue in March. Meise said she anticipates a potential impact of a 2...
SPOKANE — Two people were killed in single-vehicle crashes over the July 4 weekend near Spokane. Eugene R. Myers, 56, of Elk, was killed Friday, July 3, when the motorcycle he was riding struck a deer, the Washington State Patrol reported. And on July 4, Jasmyne M. Travis, 21, of Spokane, as killed when her car went off an overpass. Myers was northbound on his 2007 Harley Davidson on U.S. Highway 2 at Milepost 307, 15 miles north of the city, when a deer entered the roadway, the patrol said. Myers struck the deer, and veered...