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OMAK – Firefighting efforts continue on the Cold Springs and Pearl Hill fires in Okanogan and Douglas counties, with several structures lost to the flames. No tally has been released on the number of structures burned, although buildings at the former Omak mill have burned along with homes and outbuildings. Combined acreage burned, as of Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, is approximately 337,000 acres – surpassing the 2014 Carlton Complex fire by about 81,000 acres. Although the...
OLYMPIA—The Department of Natural Resources closed all recreational land it manages in Eastern Washington effective immediately in response to widespread fires Tuesday, the department said in a press release. The closure will remain in place through Friday, Sept. 11 “at least,” the press release said. “DNR staff will evaluate the possibility of extending it as the week progresses,” it continued. Affected forest and trust lands managed by the DNR include Ahtanum, Little Pend Orielle, Loomis, Loup Loup, Naneum Ridge, Teanaway...
OLYMPIA – Two state agencies have banned target shooting on the lands they manage in their efforts to prevent wildfires. The state Department of Fish and Wildlife and the state Department of Natural Resources have banned target shooting until further notice. “We implemented several fire risk prevention measures for WDFW lands in Eastern Washington earlier this summer,” Fish and Wildlife Lands Division Manager Cynthia Wilkerson said. Hunting is allowed to continue, she said. Target-shooting restrictions will remain in effec...
Throughout this whole weird situation that we’ve been stuck with, having things to keep one occupied has been important. My wife and I have spent a lot of time outside. I believe that I explained the importance of breathing in fresh air to our well-being. We never felt that being stuck inside for prolonged periods of time was a winning option. I discovered some antique equipment that had been part of my grandfather’s farm and some of it was okay as is; as is being an old met...
TYLER – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking information in a mule deer poaching case. According to the agency, a rancher recently found a mule deer shot illegally shot on private land along Chapman Lake Road, about half a mile east of Chapman Lake. Game wardens believe it was shot sometime during the evening of Aug. 25. The entire carcass of the 4x5 point deer was left. “This is not only a crime, but also pointless,” agency Region 1 Police Capt. Dan Rahn said Thursday, Aug. 27. “The shooting was outside...
August 22 Suspicious – South Danielson Road and West Bench View Lane Othello Report of an unknown vehicle parked at the location. The responsible advised it was visiting a family member. Agency Assist – South Highway 17 near milepost 34 Othello Report of a single vehicle roll over collision near the location. Deputies observed the vehicle off the roadway and remained on scene until WSP arrived. Suspicious – North Paha-Packard Road Ritzville Report of a suspicious subject wearing all black walking southbound from the locat...
August 10 Phyllis D. Slayton, Othello, as her separate property, to Diana E. Castillo M. and Edgar C. Olmedo M., husband and wife – 2247 Cunningham Road. $210,000. Kurt E. Doyl, Trustee of the Doyl Revocable Living Trust, Damascua, Oregon, to Melinda K. Widger, Ritzville, a single woman – 198 E. Phillips Road Building A., Lind. $200,000. East Adams Care Center, LLC, Spokane, to 155 Tremont Avenue, LLC, Bellingham – 506 S. Jackson Street, Ritzville. $520,000. Lucio Maldonado Maldonado and Griselda Sanchez Silva, a marri...
Whether it is the hot weather, the age of your landscape or simply the need for change; a late summer makeover can help you increase your landscape's beauty. Put the "wow" back into your garden with a few new plantings, garden art, or other simple improvements. Many established landscapes have a few or many overgrown plants. Sometimes the plants you purchase perform better than expected or oftentimes we try to squeeze too many plants into a garden or too large of plants into...
SPOKANE – Five area high school graduates were recently awarded college scholarships from the Innovia Foundation of Spokane. Innovia manages over 30 scholarship programs on behalf of donors who are invested in the educational success of students in the region, according to Meg Lindsay, Director of Education Programs. Spencer Gering and Ellie Gering of the Lind-Ritzville Class of 2020 each received $500 scholarships from the David L. and Frances G. Ray scholarship program. The...
Darrell Joseph Pitman passed away peacefully on the morning of August 18, 2020 in Eureka, Montana. Darrell was born on August 31, 1940 in Gardner, Montana to Joseph Pitman and Betty (Fiske) Pitman. The Pitman family moved to Eureka in 1949 and Darrell graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1958. He attended Montana State University but left after his freshman year and briefly worked for Lincoln Electric Coop before enlisting in the Marine Corp. He married the beautiful...
RITZVILLE – The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: Sept. 2: Cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, and veggie. Sept. 3: Sauerkraut and sausage, veggies and roll. Sept. 7: Closed for Labor Day. Sept. 8: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies. Sept. 9: Chicken strips, French fries and veggies. Please call 509-659-1921 before 9:00 a.m. to reserve your meal. LIND – The Lind Senior Center is serving the following: Sept. 2: Meat loaf, baked potato, broccoli Normandy, bread and dessert. Sept. 3: Chicken pot pie...
It seems quaint now, the arguments we used to have whether these United States was a republic or a democracy. The citizens of the state of Washington are now ruled by an authoritarian. We may be allowed to vote for the authoritarian of our choice for the time being. Unless we are rescued by sensible judges, we will continue to live under authoritarian rule. Folk are getting restless. Those who rule over us are insensitive to the individual wants and needs of the citizenry. It cannot matter to our governor his or her rules...
RITZVILLE – East Adams Library District was selected to receive $5,450 in grant funds to advance digital equity and provide outreach support, the Washington State Library recently announced. The funding, provided by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used by the library to provide hotspots and tablets for patrons. The funding will also be used to install a Story Walk for families along the Ritzville Walking Path, in partnership with the City of Ritzville. Part of the funds were a...
Last week, the Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation calling for Gov. Brad Little to end his state’s emergency declaration. Shortly thereafter, the Idaho Senate followed suit, albeit approving different legislation. Maybe that’s what our governor, Jay Inslee, is afraid of. Maybe he’s afraid our elected legislators will end his shutdown and tackle an ailing budget that he has yet to responsibly address. Or maybe he just enjoys muzzling other political leade...
PORTLAND, Ore. – Officials want Washington residents to know there is still time to respond to the U.S. Census – especially residents in Eastern Washington. The count conducted every 10 years is important in that it determines congressional representation, helps with awarding billions of federal dollars to communities each year and provides information that will impact communities for years to come. The Census helps determine how many seats in the House of Representatives each state receives. It also affects funding dec...
MOSES LAKE – Regional author E. Hank Buchmann is getting ready to release two new books to his growing collection of published works. "Love and War," a collection of three novellas currently in the proofreading stage, has a possible release date of early September. "You can't make a full novel out of every story that goes through your head," said Buchmann, adding he followed writer Jim Harrison's lead in combining a collection of novellas to be published in one book. "I t...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Sept. 2, 1920 REPORT GOOD CROPS AT WASHTUCNA Washtucna is a thriving, progressive little city, one of the most substantial in the county. Steady improvement is being made in its streets and business buildings and the stores are a credit to the town. At one warehouse we found 40,000 bushels of last year's wheat that big ranchers were holding for higher prices. They let $2.60 a bushel go by, but their patience may be rewarded by the...
RITZVILLE – U.S. Bank temporarily closed it's Ritzville branch Friday, August 28. "The Ritzville location has operated on a limited basis since the onset of the COVID-19 public health crisis, and will temporarily close to allow staffing resources to be used in other ways to support our customers," said Vice President Evan A. Lapiska Thursday, August 27. "We will continue to serve customers through our other branches in the area, including lobby service in Harrington and Warden...
ADAMS COUNTY – Both the Lind Park and Recreation 3, and the Ritzville Park and Recreation 4, maintenance and operations levies failed to pass in the August 3 primary election, by a narrow margin. The Ritzville Adams County Journal reported in our August 26 issue they both passed narrowly. The Journal regrets this error. Both levies needed a 60% approval rating to pass. The Lind Park and Recreation 3 levy was approved by 187 voters for 58.07%. Rejecting the levy were 135 voters for 41.93%. The Ritzville Park and Recreation 4...
RITZVILLE – The Chamber of Commerce is organizing a community parade for Saturday, September 5, at 11 a.m. Chamber President Karen Cady said due to COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings, the parade will be a “drive by” through Ritzville, and participants will adhere to all the guidelines including use of masks and social distancing. “The plan is to drive through Ritzville with our cars, trucks, or vans (no walking) decorated to celebrate our community, families, graduates or whatever we can celebrate,” Cady said. “We...
RITZVILLE – A murder suspect held in Adams County jail has waived his right to a speedy trial. Grayson Douglas Wrae Morris, 26, charged with Murder in the First Degree in the May 14 death of his father Doug Morris, entered the waiver of speedy trial in an August 24 Omnibus hearing before Judge Steven B. Dixon. A continuance requested by the defendant has moved the trial date originally scheduled for September 22 to November 24. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 28 a...
OTHELLO – Arson and assault charges have been filed on a suspect arrested Monday, August 24. Thomas Landon Hoover, 42, was booked into Adams County Jail on charges of Arson in the Second Degree and Assault in the Fourth Degree. According to court documents, dispatch advised law enforcement of an alleged arson at 2310 West Sutton Road in Othello at 9:46 a.m., where a truck was reported to be on fire. Dispatch advised the subject may be armed. When a deputy arrived on scene, a witness advised he had been assaulted by Hoover, a...
LIND – Mayor Paula Bell heard concerns from residents about the town having enough water during the August 25 city council meeting. “I want to report town is obligated to supply clean, safe drinking water and we are in compliance, having no problem with providing clean, safe drinking water,” Bell said. “The town reservoirs are full. There is no shortage of water.” Bell reported Well No. 7, from reservoir 2 north of town holds approximately 200,000 gallons; and Well No. 8, from reservoir 3 south of town holds approxima...