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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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CHENEY – This isn't Carlie Loop's rodeo... and it isn't her first experience as rodeo royalty. But the Ritzville Rodeo queen is enjoying her time in the saddle as her hometown rodeo's representative at activities across Eastern Washington. Last week, she was among the visiting royalty at the Cheney Rodeo, where she also participated in that city's grand parade. "I've already been to four rodeos and several parades, including the Reardan Mule Days, Coulee City and Lind C...
LIND — The petition to recall Mayor Paula Bell was dismissed in Adams County Superior Court on Wednesday afternoon, July 12. The decision comes as voters are headed to the polls to elect town council members. Three residents filed a petition to recall Bell on June 27, 2023, alleging she hired the current Clerk/Treasure Barabara Pence without informing the past council of Pence’s criminal history, as well as obtaining a bond for the clerk/treasurer without council approval. Adams County Superior Court Judge Steve Dixon rul...
8 Years Ago Adams County News July 20, 1898 Local and Personal Outdoor religious meetings were held by some of the members of the Congregational and Methodist churches last week. It was done principally for the benefit of the transient men who were here waiting for harvest, many of whom signified a willingness to go to church but said they had not suitable clothing with them. A man was put in the city jail about nine o'clock Saturday night for being drunk and disorderly....
OTHELLO - A familiar face in the Police Department has been sworn in as the city's new top cop. Former Assistant Police Chief David Rehaume, 60, was promoted and sworn in June 3 as the new chief during a regular City Council meeting. Rehaume replaces Phil Schenk, who retired after eight years. It's a "great honor" to become chief, Rehaume said last week. Rehaume, an Othello High School graduate and longtime resident, has been serving Othello for 34 years, starting out as a...
OTHELLO – Three people were killed in a head-on crash Saturday night about 10 miles west of the city. Eloy Romero Serrano, 78, of Royal City; Jesus Perez Escamilla, 21, of Tlalixtaquilla de Maldonado, Mexico; and Antoina F. Rodriguez Barragan, 63, of Royal City, were pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 28 of State Highway 26, the Washington State Patrol reported. Homero Vicente Victoriano, 30 of Royal City, was injured and transported to a Richland hospital. The crash occurred about 11:21 p.m. near the intersection o...
OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight that reportedly involved the discharge of a firearm. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 800 block of South Highland Road at about 5:40 p.m. July 8 for a “large fight in progress” in which multiple shots were fired. Deputies responded with Othello Police and an ambulance, records show. But when deputies had arrived, the alleged shooter had already left, records show. The fight stemmed from a dispute over clothing,...
LIND — The Town Council approved a work order to provide an analysis of Well No. 7 during its meeting Tuesday, July 11. Work order No. 4 allocates $9,493 for labor toward the total $44.250 cost of the well project. The town has already approved funding for most of the rest of the project, officials said, noting it is also a qualifier for a future USDA grant to cover refurbishment of the well. Previously, the Department of Agriculture had advised the town that it was not under emergency status yet and needed to prove an e...
Jail Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from July 11-18: July 12 Ismael Alvarez, 31, two counts of third-degree theft, two counts of second-degree criminal trespassing, one count of making false/misleading statements and two Department of Corrections warrants. Booked into the Benton County Jail. Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 10-14: July 14 Miguel Angel and Guiller...
For some time now, many Washington workers have been upset about an upcoming payroll tax to fund the new long-term care program called “WA Cares”, created by Democrat majorities in the Legislature in 2019. That payroll tax finally went into effect July 1. Unless you applied for and received an exemption from this tax, you’ll see less money in your paycheck. The payroll tax is currently equal to $58 annually for every $10,000 in pay. The WA Cares program offers a lifet...
The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good—a marked improvement over 2022. It is sweetening our farm economy especially for cherry growers who have struggled over the last five years. “Last year’s cold, wet April brought down the cherry crop,” Wenatchee World writer Gabriel Garcia recently reported. “But this year, the Washington state cherry harvest is in full swing, and the industry is optimistic about it.” Washington’s cherry growers expect to pick 21 million...
Solomon Asch performed some exceptional psychology experiments in the 1950s. His experiments showed the power of conformity when people sometimes agree with a group’s opinion, even when shown evidence the group is wrong. In the 1950s, Asch could not determine whether his subjects consciously changed their views or whether social cues unconsciously skewed their perception. In 2005, Gregory Berns answered this question by repeating Asch’s experiment with brain scans. Berns found the brain’s visual center changed what it perce...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? Did not answer Question 2: Lind has long-standing water issues. How would you try to...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? Did not answer Question 2: Lind has long-standing water issues. How would you try to...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Former town clerk/treasurer, insurance agent, 18 years on the Adams County Cemetery District No. 3 Board (Lind) Community service: Have made myself available for whomever , or whatever has needed help. Have placed the American flags on veterans graves at the Lind Cemetery for Memorial Day. Education: High school graduate Family: Two sons, one daughter, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100...
Age: 33 Employment/Business/Other Experience: Owner of Wheat-Lind Coffeehouse. Community service: Missoula municipal court, Wenatchee humane society, Lind chamber of commerce Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? Did not answer Question 2: Lind has long-standing water issues. How would you try to...
Candidate forum slated in Ritzville RITZVILLE – A mayoral debate for candidates on the Aug. 1 primary election ballot has been scheduled for Thursday, July 27. Outgoing Mayor Linda Kadlec organized the 7 p.m. event in the new Ritz Theater, 107 E. Main Ave. Ritz Theater proprietor John Rankin offered his facility at no charge; City Attorney John Kragt will serve as master of ceremonies. Questions for the candidates may be written in advance and left at the door, Kadlec said. Residents may also ask questions directly during t...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Military 1977-2001, Teacher 22 years (K-12) Community service: Lind-Ritzville School Board, Assisting in establishing a Food Pantry for Lind residents. Education: BA + - Education, Endorsement in K-12 Special Education Family: Spouse Dori Wilson Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100...
Age: 31 Employment/Business/Other Experience: HCA- for Consumer Direct Care of Washington Community service: EYC, volunteering at our schools, being active in our community. Education: Lind Jr-Sr high school graduate, HCA certification, ASL certificate, CPR, AED, first aid certification Family: Married to my high school sweetheart Cameron Osborn with 2 kids Carlee and Liam Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not...
Age: 68 Employment/Business/Other Experience: 6 years as clerk/treasurer,payroll,municipal law Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? My goals are to Share my knowledge with council members and...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? Did not answer Question 2: If elected, how would you change/improve the city? Did not...
Age: Did not answer Employment/Business/Other Experience: Did not answer Community service: Did not answer Education: Did not answer Family: Did not answer Disclaimer: The following questions are to be answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. If you exceed the 100-word limit, we will only print the first 100 words. Question 1: What are your goals/focus for the council? Did not answer Question 2: If elected, how would you change/improve the city? Did not...
Age: 52 Hometown: Ritzville 1978 to present Employment/Business/Other Experience: Adams County Public Works since September of 1992 Community service: Ritzville City Council from 2006 - present, Ritzville Rodeo Association since 1988, Ritzville Gun Club since 1992 Education: K thru 12 Ritzville School District, 2 year AA degree in Civil Engineering from Spokane Community College, Washington State Professional Civil Engineering License 2004 to present. Family: Wife Kimberly...
Age: 28 Hometown: Ritzville Employment/Business/Other Experience: Lifelong Service Professional ready to bring SERVICE back to Public Service Community service: Youth Sports Coach Education: Ritzville High School Family: 4th Generation Ritzville Resident and proud uncle to the 5th Generation The following questions were answered by candidates in 100 words or less. We do not edit the answers, other than to enforce the word limit. Question 1: What steps would you take to...
Age: 73 Hometown: Ritzville WA for 46 Years! Employment/Business/Other Experience: I have been self employed for the majority of my life 21 years owning My Transportation Business, 6 years as a “Joint Venture Partner” with Raymond Hanson (RAHCO - Spokane) and except in the Mid 70’s I managed International Harvester Parts and Sales of Lockwood Potato Equipment. Community service: I served on the Ritzville City Council for 2 years in the Early 80’s and I was a Little League...