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The Lind-Ritzville High School Broncos cheerleaders are having a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 20. Proceeds from the event go towards funding for uniforms for the upcoming year. The car wash will take place in the Umpqua Bank parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Students who are going into the grades between kindergarten and sixth grade can now apply to participate on local flag football teams. The deadline for applications is Monday, Aug. 22. Registration forms are available at the Ritzville Grade School during business hours, or can be obtained by contacting Cami Galbreath by phone at 660-0266 or by email at [email protected]....
The community is invited to attend the Trinity United Methodist Annual Picnic in the Ritzville City Park, Sunday, Aug. 21, at noon. The Church will provide burgers and drinks, and attendees are asked to bring a salad and or dessert for the potluck picnic. Those attending are also requested to bring their own table service and chairs....
With the fair just two weeks away, the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce is in the middle of preparing for its annual ice cream booth at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, set for Sept. 1-4. Each year the ice cream booth is a popular location at the fair and serves as one of the chamber’s significant fundraisers. Volunteers are needed to fill a few shifts during the four-day fair: Thursday, Sept. 1, shifts – one volunteer 12-2 p.m.; two 2-4 p.m.; two 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 – two volunteers 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 – two...
The Ralston Grange will have a work evening at their building on the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds on Thursday, Aug. 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The building will be cleaned in preparation for the upcoming fair. Anyone who can help is asked to bring their own cleaning supplies. Volunteers are needed to run the food and bingo concession during the fair. Help is needed for work shifts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday that weekend. Volunteers do not need to be members of the Grange or have any prior experience. Anyone w...
Youthful exuberance and excitement will shine at the Ritzville Rodeo in September, as members of the Ritzville Rodeo Association Youth Drill Team take to the arena and kick off the annual event. With 12 riders working tirelessly to prepare for the two-day event, the participants share the same enthusiasm and passion for horses. Ranging in age from 10-15 years old, the riders are ecstatic to have an additional opportunity to work on their horsemanship while participating in a...
Inland Northwest Community Foundation (INWCF) recently awarded $3,000 from the David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship Fund to three area students. This year’s recipients are: Jacob Saetre, a 2016 graduate of Lind-Ritzville High School, who will attend Washington State University; Connor O’Neill who will be a junior at Washington State University, and Jazlynn Webb, a 2016 graduate of LaCrosse High School, who will attend Montana State University. Gerald Ray, who has deep family roots in Ralston and its surrounding com...
Approximately one-third of drivers in Washington were drug-positive according to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “As we kick-off the Summer Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, we want drivers to be as aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs as they are of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol,” said Darrin Grondel, Washington Traffic Safety Commission Director. Washington law enforcement officers will join the national Drive Sober or Get Pul...
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team from American Pickers are excited to return to Washington and currently plan to film episodes of the show throughout the region this summer. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The hit show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behin...
After a brief hiatus, customers in downtown Ritzville now have an option for fresh coffee drinks with the opening of Doppio Coffee Roasting. Owned and operated by Tracy Tremaine, the business features a cozy, comfortable café for area coffee lovers. The café is open from 8-11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Customers can choose from a variety of iced or hot blended coffee drinks, and bagged coffee is also available for purchase. The café is located at 220 West Main Avenue in downtown Ritzville. There is both indoor and ou...
FAMILY TRADITION. As he prepares to enter Lind-Ritzville High School next year, Spencer Miller has been busy driving combine during wheat harvest in Adams County. Spencer works alongside his father, Mike, on J.R. Miller Farms. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
GOOD GRAIN. Farmer Mike Miller displays a handful of grain from a recently harvested field on his family farm outside of Ritzville. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
SUNFLOWERS. While wheat remains as the most prominent crop in Adams County, multiple area farmers have planted sunflowers this year. As the heat weighs on the plants, harvest time is quickly approaching, especially for this field on Providence Road and Marcellus Road, owned by Curtis and Erika Hennings. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...
Lind-Ritzville Female Student of the Year – Raeann Hoeft -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Volunteer of the Year – Aaron Esser -Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saunders...
Lind-Ritzville Male Student of the Year - Travis Ste. Marie -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Educator of the Year – Carol Templin -Journal photo by Katelin Davidson...
Employees of the Year – Ritzville Public Library’s Kylie Fullmer and Heidi Harting -Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saunders...
First Responders of the Year – Firefighters Lindsey Lefevre and Andy Lefevre -Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saunders...
Business of the Year – Brew Happy -Photo courtesy of Jennifer Saunders...
The Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce distributed community awards recognizing area leaders. Each winner was presented with the awards by a Chamber board member. The recipients were nominated by employers or by community nominations. Not pictured among the award winners is Galbreath Land and Livestock, who received the Farmer of the Year award....
GHOST SIGNS. The Ritzville Downtown Development Association (RDDA) has been dedicated to the preservation of history throughout the City of Ritzville. The most recent endeavor is the completion of the Ritzville Trading Company ghost sign on the corner of Washington Street and Main Avenue. The completion of the project was made possible through 110 funds from the City of Ritzville, as well as donated time and expertise of John Rankin of Flying Arts Ranch. The sign is the...
The Lind-Ritzville High School will be open on Tuesday, Aug. 23 for a “Back to School” day. Students will be able to receive their schedules, lockers assignment, fill out forms and pay fees. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and extra staff will be present to help. For students who are unable to attend the event, the school will mail the informational packet and forms the following day....
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office welcomes a new deputy in town, Deputy Juan Garcia. Garcia grew up in Connell and currently resides there with his wife and two daughters. Since he is an employee of the Adams County Sheriff’s office, Garcia will eventually move inside county lines. Along with Ritzville, he will also be paroling in the Othello district. Growing up in Connell, Garcia said he is used to the small town atmosphere. Garcia said he finds comfort being able to be apa...
AS HARVEST SEASON comes to an end, Mike Miller unloads grain into a truck on his final days of harvesting at J.R. Miller Farms. With increased yields, Miller said this has been one of the most abundant harvests in recent years. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal...