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RALSTON – Ralston Grange is looking for volunteers to help with concessions and Bingo at its booth during the annual Wheat Land Communities Fair and Ritzville Rodeo. “The grange is asking for volunteer help from the community,” Grange spokesman Randy Roth said. “There is a shortage of workers this year, and help from the community would be appreciated, You do not need to be a Grange member to volunteer.” On Wednesday only, Aug. 30, the organization will host a baked potato bar “with all the fixings” from 5-8:30 p.m. at the f...
RITZVILLE – An upcoming change in state law has prompted Adams County officials to take a look at how a coroner is selected. During the Aug. 8 Adams County commissioner meeting, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Flyckt discussed changes to Revised Code of Washington 36.16.030 will require the county to hire or elect a coroner. As the law currently stands, in counties with a population of less than 40,000, the prosecuting attorney may serve as an “ex-officio” county coroner, performing some of the legal functions of coroners. As of...
MESA – An Othello man was killed and six others injured in a five-vehicle pileup Aug. 7 about three miles north of town. Jesus Camacho-Augustine, 21, of Othello, was pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 10 of state Highway 17. Nicholas L. Abbott, 28, Valentin Galvez-Gonzalez, 24, and Estella DeJesus Gonzalez, 31, all of Othello, were injured in the crash, as were Anthony J. Mawer, 25, and Camden J. Love, 23, both of Vancouver, the Washington State Patrol reported. A juvenile was also injured; the state patrol failed t...
Mark Roylance, of Ritzville, goes for his daily ride with his cockatoo, "Fozzie," who is almost 80 years old. The familiar faces on Main Avenue have gone for bike rides together almost every day for the last three years....
RITZVILLE – An excessive heat warning remains in effect across Eastern Washington and much of north Idaho this week. The warning issued Sunday by the National Weather Service runs until 11 p.m. Thursday. The heat wave comes as wheat farmers across the regional are wrapping up harvest. According to the National Weather Service, farmers and others working outdoors should be vigilant in monitoring the effects of heat-related illnesses as temperatures soar as high as 108 d...
RITZVILLE – New Eastern Washington University President Shari McMahan took time out of her scheduled last week to see the Adams County wheat harvest first-hand. McMahan visited Sen. Mark Schoesler's farm, the 9th Legislative District senator said. "I gave her and EWU's executive director of government relations, David Buri, an assessment of this summer's harvest and showed them around the farm," said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. Schoesler said her visit came at a time when many w...
TOKIO – A Western Washington motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13. Steven V. Maloy, 64, of Kirkland, was pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 233 of Interstate 90, the Washington State Patrol reported. The crash near the Danekas Road-Interstate 90 interchange occurred about 1 p.m., the patrol reported. Maloy was westbound on his custom 2017 Harley-Davidson Road Glide when he crossed over the median and eastbound lanes, the patrol reported. Maloy struck a barbed-wire fence off the eastbound s...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 23-Aug. 5: July 23 Intoxicated person in the 600 block of South Eagle Road, Othello. Hit-and-run crash in the 600 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Vehicle blocking alley in the 2100 block of West May Street, Othello. Truck blocking roadway in the area of South Thacker and West Rainier roads, Othello. Assist family with alcohol abuse information in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Medical call...
8 Years Ago Adams County News August 17, 1898 It is interesting to be down at the police court when a case is in progress and learn that of the large number of the hobo element that are always attracted there, a very large per cent are ex-police, ex-sheriffs, ex-judges and ex- lawyers. These fellows are veritable walking encyclopedias of law-in their mind. They usually take sides with the case on trial and their muttered objections to some of the rulings of the court, or...
A farmer drives his combine athrough a field along state Highway 23 west of St. John on Sunday, Aug. 13, after wrapping up the day's harvest. A lot of farmer's worked though the weekend to conclude before the expected heat wave set in. An excessive heat warning remains in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17....
Washington is home to 65 fairs featuring everything from livestock and horse events to “still life” entries like photography and fresh vegetable displays. The bounty on display is remarkable. August and September are when the bulk of our county and state fairs are hosted. These fairs are an ideal time to consider purchasing locally raised meat. Many consumers are concerned about how their meat is raised and by whom. County and state fairs give consumers a direct conduit to the...
RITZVILLE – The Washington State Patrol has stepped up its enforcement efforts as Washington State University students return to college in Pullman. The 10-day enforcement effort ends Aug. 20, the patrol said. District No. 4 troopers in Whitman and Adams counties, and District No. 6 troopers in Grant and Kittitas counties, will be focusing on speeding, distracted/impaired driving and other collision-causing violations during the emphasis. The emphasis will target U.S. Highways 395 and 195, Interstate 90 – including as far wes...
The National Weather Service predicts we will see the hottest temperatures of the summer this week. It’s even gone so far as to declare an “excessive heat warning” until 11 p.m. Thursday. Granted, 100 degrees is hot. But in our neck of the high-plains desert, that’s not excessive. Even if we hit 105 degrees, it’s not excessive for Eastern Washington. Eastern Washington has a track record of hot daytime highs in June, July and August in modern years. The hottest day on record...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries between Aug. 15-25: Birthdays Aug. 15 – Debbie Knodel Aug. 17 – Chris Erickson Aug. 20 – Les Branson, Jamie Williams Aug. 21 – Dusty Kulm Aug. 22 – Chris Miller and Patrick Padgett Aug. 25 – Kade Knodel Aug. 26 – Christina Field and Cheryl Haase Aug. 27 – Delaney Steinmetz Aug. 29 – Jerry Knodel Anniversaries Aug. 17 – Bryson and Kenna O’Neill Aug. 25 – Mark and Brynn Thome Aug. 26 – John and Cathey Strohmaier Aug. 27 – Kurt and Jessica Grabo Aug. 2...
May 29, 1935- Aug.3, 2023 Joan Patterson, 88, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Joan was born and raised in Spokane, Wash. She was one of 10 children and attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. In 1954 she married William Patterson and in 1968 the couple moved to Ritzville, Wash., where they raised their 9 children. She was well known in the community for her kind and generous spirit. She volunteered her time and was heavily involved in her...
RITZVILLE – The family of Harry M. and Mary (Kissler) Tompkins gathered Sunday, Aug. 6, at the city park to celebrate the couple's 100th wedding anniversary. Although the couple passed away more than three decades ago, their children and grandchildren keep their memory alive by routinely celebrating their wedding anniversary. According to granddaughter Vernita Coffey, 114 people attended the family reunion and wedding anniversary; some met each other for the first time. A...
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, Aug. 16 - BBQ chicken, baked beans and vegetable. • Thursday, Aug. 17 - Stuffed pork chops, baked potato and vegetable. • Monday, Aug. 21 - Cheeseburger Pie and vegetable. • Tuesday, Aug. 22 - Taco casserole and vegetable. • Wednesday, Aug. 23 - Salmon burger and salad. – All meals are served with a drink...
OLYMPIA – The state Republican Party has a new chairman. Rep. Jim Walsh, 59, of Aberdeen, has replaced Caleb Heimlich. Walsh was elected in a 95-15 vote by Republican leaders attending the state committee meeting Saturday, Aug. 12. “Jim Walsh is an exceptional representative and community leader who has a proven track record of winning tough battles, including flipping Legislative District 19 from a Democrat stronghold since the days of FDR into a Republican stronghold built on a variety of voting coalitions,” party Execu...
It happens every year about this time when the first day of high school football begins. The heat of August is also part of the deal. I’m sure you are thinking, “What about pro football, where preseason games have already started or college football starting its third week?” To me, high school football season marks the last football most kids will play. For seniors, it is their last year to shine. And, for some, it’s the first time they will be starters. Every senior has the...
RITZVILLE – Fall school sports got underway Tuesday, Aug. 15, with a preseason meeting in Gilson Gymnasium. Middle and high school athletes turned in their forms and paid athletic and other fees prior to the start of the 6 p.m. meeting in which Athletic Director Dustan Arlt and coaches for boys football, girls volleyball, cross country and cheerleading discussed season requirements and expectations with parents and athletes. This year, all athletes are required to register with the online company Final Forms to compete. C...
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE: STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/ TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER THREE (3) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES That Stephen J. Delorme of Ritzville, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to add additional acres as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate Nos. G3-26286, G3-27126 and G3-27872. That Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. G3-26286 authorizes 50 gallons per minute, 25-acre feet per year, each year, for the...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE A WATER RIGHT TAKE NOTICE: That WHB Trust of Warden, WA, has filed applications for change/ transfer of water right in order to add a point of withdrawal, and change the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate Nos. 6678-A(B) and G3-01205(B). That Ground Water Certificate No. 6678-A(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 498 gallons per minute, 393.5 acre-feet per year, from February 1 to October 31, each year, for the irrigation of 157.4 acres. That the authorized point of...
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, August 23, 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 August 9 and 16,...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT it is the intent of Adams County to sell the following county owned properties: Parcel Number 2733320212040 located at 125 E. Presnel Road, Rural Lind, Washington, described as Tax #2040 in NW1/4 Sec 32, Twp 17, Rge 33. Parcel Number 1935230540308 located at 1006 Low Street, Ritzville, Washington, described as Lots 8 & 9, Block 3, Greene’s Addition. Parcel Number 1935230524405 located in Ritzville, Washington, described as Lots 5 through 8, Block 44, Second Railroad A...