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East Adams Library District is hosting an author reading with author Betsy Dickinson at the Ritzville Public Library on Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. Dickinson will read from her book, “The Water Master.” There will be a question and answer session with Dickinson following the reading. She was born and raised north of Chicago in Waukegan, Illinois. She moved to the Northwest in 1992 and has worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, and a human resources manager. Dickinson has visited all 50 states in the United States, as well as Can...
The “End of Summer Bash Hilary and Kate Concert” is scheduled for Aug. 21 at the Washtucna Community Church at 7 p.m. The free event will feature performances from the musical duo Hilary Watson and Kate Feldtkeller. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear Watson and Feldtkeller play music rooted in bluegrass, folk and Celtic styles, with their own spin on it. Guests will also have a chance to meet and visit with the musicians, end enjoy refreshments. For more information about the concert, contact Washtucna Community Chu...
Flag football forms are currently available at the Ritzville Grade School office. All students between kindergarten and sixth grade, 5-12 years old, can participate in the flag football league. The registration fee is $35 per athlete, and the fee and registration forms must be received by Wednesday, Aug. 29, for the student to participate. Forms can be returned to the grade school office. For more information, contact Zach Gardner at 509-347-6400 or [email protected].... Full story
Law enforcement agencies in Adams County and across Washington state will increase patrols for motorists driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, from Aug. 17 to Sept. 3. Agencies conduct the emphasis patrol in order to keep drivers safe during what the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) refers to as the deadliest time of the year on the state’s roadways. WTSC notes that drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs are involved in nearly half of all traffic deaths in the state. The organization reports 250 people w...
The Ritzville Community Parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 1, during Labor Day weekend in downtown Ritzville. Parade entry forms are available at the Ritzville City Hall office, located at 216 West Main Avenue, as well as online at http://visitritzville.com and clicking on the link “Parade Entry Form” on the right hand side of the page. The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce are still accepting nominations for Grand Marshals through Aug. 16. Nomination forms can be picked up and returned to Ritzville City Hall. This yea... Full story
Due to the current weather conditions and poor air quality, Rose Garden Estates will be rescheduling the annual barbecue for residents and the community, which will be announced at a later date....
In celebration of the National Park System’s 102nd birthday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering a free visit to Washington’s state parks on Aug. 25. Visitors will not need a Discover Pass to access state parks by vehicle on that day. In a release, Director of Washington State Parks Don Hoch encouraged visitors to take advantage of the free day by visiting a new park, or trying to a new activity at their favorite facility.... Full story
Washington State Department of Health is encouraging people in areas affected by wildfire smoke to take necessary steps to protect themselves from poor air quality. People can take the following steps to protect themselves from smoke due to wildfires. Visit the Washington Smoke Blog daily or contact the local regional clean air agency for updates on area wildfires and potential air quality risks. When air quality it poor, stay indoors, avoid strenuous physical activities outside and keep indoor air clean. Remember to close... Full story
The Adams County Commissioners received an update on operations at the Bruce Transfer Station, located outside of Othello, on Aug. 13. Public Works Director Todd O’Brien said the transfer station resumed accepting residential solid waste on Aug. 9 following a fire on Aug. 5. He added the department is working with insurance agents and a fire investigator to determine the source and cause of the fire. O’Brien explained some of the recycled refrigerators caught on fire at the transfer station on Aug. 11 around 3 p.m. He is unsu...
Adams County fire protection districts had another busy week as departments responded to multiple fires last week. On Aug. 9, the Lind Fire Department responded to a field fire on Providence Road, outside of Lind town limits, at around 3 p.m. Lind Fire Chief Kevin Starring said the department deployed five trucks. He noted the fire started from an electrical pole and spread to a nearby field. He added the blaze moved onto both sides of Providence Road between Johnson and Howard roads, and moved into stubble and CRP ground....
The Ritzville Planning Commission voted to remove section 11.115.030, from the city’s Fence code at the Aug. 8 meeting. Commission Chairman Stephen McFadden explained the commission decided to remove the section, referred to as the “clear view triangle,” from the fence chapter at the July 11 meeting. The chapter stated no fencing or obstruction constituting a hazard to the public within an area designated as the clear view triangle. He added the commission would need to add language to the Access, Alleys, Off-Street Parki...
The East Adams Library District (EALD) is seeking donations of perennial plants for the Learning Garden. EALD received a $5,000 donation from the Hennings Foundation and will use the funds to move forward on the Learning Garden. The district is partnering with Boxwood Home and Garden for landscaping of the lot that will be used for the project Some of the different plants EALD is looking for include balloon flowers, zauschneria, silver and yellow lamb’s ear, or Jupiter’s Beard. The district will also accept coneflowers, day... Full story
During the Aug. 7 meeting, the Ritzville City Council approved the updated 2018 wage scale, and wage increases for part-time employees at the Ritzville Police Department. In June, Ritzville Police Chief Dave McCormick proposed a wage increase for department records clerk Marsha Bradshaw, from $12.90 an hour to $15.40. McCormick also requested a pay increase for part-time officer Jeff Lane, from $16.54 an hour to $19.15. The Council also approved a proposed permanent wage increase for deputy clerks Michelle Asmussen and Julie...
The Monday night bowling league is set to begin on Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Any individual who is interested in participating in the league can sign up at Big Bend Bowl and Family Fun Center. There will be a meeting regarding the league at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Big Bend Bowl is located at 119 East Main Avenue in Ritzville.... Full story
Some people travel from different areas in the United States to watch wheat harvest in Adams County. Harvey and Alison Monssen, they came all the way from the Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to experience this year’s wheat harvest. On Aug. 6, the Monssens toured Schoesler Farms outside of Ritzville city limits. During the visit, they watched combines harvest the wheat from the field and Harvey also had the opportunity to ride in a combine. Alison explained she helped plan t... Full story
Aug. 5, 12:04 p.m. – Complainant advised of a red pickup stuck in a cattle guard on East Danekas Road in Ritzville. Aug. 5, 3:17 p.m. – Complainant advised of a deceased person in a residence on Cooper Avenue. Aug. 6, 9:37 a.m. – Several complainants advised of a horse running loose near the overpass on East Wellsandt Road. Deputy Ned Bernath contacted the owner and the horse was placed back in its pasture. Aug. 6, 11:56 a.m. – Deer Lodge County Sheriff’s Office advised of a potential suicidal subject traveling through t... Full story
We went to the movie this past weekend at the Ritz. It was the 1956 John Wayne classic “The Searchers.” These movies are fun to go to and think about how films were made 60 years ago. We had a good time and hope that there will be more classic movies to see at the Ritz in he future. After the movie was over, we went outside and started visiting with friends and doing a John Wayne impression or two, which is mandatory. We must have joked and laughed for 15 minutes or better wit... Full story
Do you think hair-braiding professionals should be required to obtain a cosmetology license? In about a dozen states, hair braiding actually does require such a license, at the expense of hundreds of hours of training that can cost thousands of dollars. Hair braiding is one of many moderate-income jobs to which access has been limited to potential entrepreneurs by bureaucratic occupational licensing requirements. In Washington state, that list includes athletic trainers, massage therapists, taxidermists, and more. The... Full story
In America, when people invent things, they expect their trade secrets to be protected by federal law when their government patents are approved. However, that isn’t always the case. Patent infringements are life and death for inventors especially when their ideas are incorporated into products made by larger and better-financed competitors who avoid paying licensing fees. Too often the originators sue, run out of money fighting off competitors, and simply fade away. Until recently, our courts have been little help to p... Full story
LRS SOFTBALL award winners were (from left) Cailey Vallone-Boettcher, Most Improved; Kelcee Carlson, Coach’s Award: Tessa O’Brien, Team Captain: Lacey Miller, Offense Award; Emma Aldrich, Defense Award and Team Captain; Kristen Miller, Most Inspirational; and Hailey Ayers, Coach’s Award. -Photo courtesy of Deborah O'Brien...
11 BASEBALL. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos honored the 2018 baseball team after the conclusion of the season. Award winners were (from left) Camden Smith: Bob Heider Commitment and Leadership Award, Mr. Hustle Award; Easton Nelson: Most Inspirational Award; Bryce Kelly: Gold Glove Award; and Bryce Hansen: Silver Slugger Award. Not pictured: Joe Pence, Most Improved Award. -Photo courtesy of Michelle Fode-Smith... Full story
The Big Bend Family Fun Center is hosting a Burgers and Bowling Fundraiser with a silent auction on Aug. 19 from 4-7 p.m. The price of the fundraiser is $20. Proceeds from the event will benefit Robert Holland’s medical expenses from cancer treatment....
As the Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School Districts prepare for the 2018-19 school year, new leadership will be in place for high school students. Kevin Terris joins the administration team in his first year as principal, after serving as assistant principal for 13 years at the Tonasket School District. Along with his role as assistant principal, Terris also served as the athletic director for the district. Originally from Spokane, Terris and his wife Jody moved to Tonasket 23...
Residents flocked to 214 West Main Avenue on Aug. 8 for the opening of Mi Jalisco, a new Mexican food restaurant in downtown Ritzville. Mi Jalisco is the newest restaurant to open in the address, which previously housed eateries like Memories’ Diner, Casuela’s Mexican Grill and Circle T Inn. Co-owners and cooks Fermin Castellon and Mike Angel will run Mi Jalisco’s day-to-day operations. Castellon’s and Angel’s relatives are also working at the restaurant, though they hire...
Age 87 Sydney Saint “Syd” Sullivan passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Syd was born on December 3, 1930, in Spokane to George E. and Hazel G. (Long) Sullivan, joining three brothers (George, Daniel, Bernard) and later by another brother (Clark), and two sisters (Audrey, Beulah). He graduated from Washtucna High School in 1948. Syd is survived by his wife Janice, his children Karen Kinch (Rod), Susan Sullivan, Steve Sullivan, Laurie Brown (Mike), Eleanor Bro... Full story