Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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PASCO — An old organization is making a comeback in Washington state, bolstered by woke shifts in Washington State University Extension Office’s 4-H and school-based Future Farmers of America programs. Washington State Grange, founded in 1889, is now providing an alternative way for rural families to participate in fairs statewide. Grange is a rural organization that unites rural families with agricultural programs, community halls and activities, and more statewide. The Benton-Franklin Fair in Kennewick was initially hes...
RITZVILLE - Triple digit temperatures didn't deter music lovers who braved the heat to enjoy hot dogs, snow cones, craft booths and an eclectic mix of bands Friday evening and all day Saturday, July 7-8. Sponsored by local businesses and the Ritzville Downtown Development Association, the event included performances by local band Big Dawg and the Howlers, as well as blues artist Bryan Warhall. Funky Unkle - a Spokane-based funk band featuring two saxophones, trumpet, bass and...
RITZVILLE – A local woman is boiling mad after an unmarked vehicle sprayed for mosquitos without any advance warning. Resident Jessica Binnendyk said an unmarked white truck with government license plates, flashing yellow light and a “fancy fogging machine” was recently motoring down her street, spraying for mosquitoes. “Somebody was driving the streets of Ritzville spraying and fogging things,” she said. “They were putting poison in the air and nobody notified us in advance so we could get our dogs and kids inside.” Sh...
RITZVILLE – Mayor Linda Kadlec may schedule a public forum to enable residents to hear from candidates vying for mayor, City Council and other elected positions. According to City Clerk-Treasurer Julie Flyckt, details for a candidate forum have yet to be announced. So far, five candidates have filed for the position of Ritzville Mayor. They include Jack Curtis, Keanu Niezwaag, Glen Stockwell, Scott Yeager and Cory W. Bartlett, records show. Ten candidates have filed for City Council seats. Candidates for at-large positions i...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 27 to July 8: June 27 Assist Washington State Patrol with a man walking near Milepost 96 of U.S. Highway 395, Ritzville. Malicious mischief reported in the 100 block of Bronson Street, Hatton. Welfare check on a person in the area of West State Highway 26 and South Pence Road, Othello. Person hearing people outside their home in the 2100 block of West Bench Road, Othello. June 28 Possible fire in the 2100 block...
8 Years Ago Adams County News July 13, 1898 Local and Personal It was estimated there were 140 unemployed men in Ritzville last Monday. Every man who can drive a nail or saw a board has all the work he can handle. The 6-year-old son of Wm. Arlt had a thumb and finger blown off at the first joint by a dynamite cap he was trying to explode by pounding it on a rock last Thursday. Dr. Burroughs dressed the wound which is healing up nicely. On Monday morning Fred Weiand came into...