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RITZVILLE – As the sun is climbing into the sky Saturday, Oct. 14, the morning will darken as the annual eclipse takes place. The annular eclipse is set to begin locally at about 8:08 a.m. and end about 10:43 a.m. The maximum eclipse – about 83.3% here – occurs at about 9:22. Weather permitting, Adams County residents can watch the moon pass in front of the sun, blocking out most of the sunlight. The 2-hour, 35-minute event is different than a total solar eclipse, in that...
RITZVILLE - A local student and another juvenile in Iowa may face charges in the Thursday, Oct. 5, bomb threat that prompted local leaders to shutter schools. Police Chief Dave McCormick said Monday that there was never a real threat here, but that local school officials and law enforcement never take any chances. According to the chief, the FBI is awaiting a search warrant for Snapchat accounts connected to the threat. The bomb threat was sent via email to a school official...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team improved to 5-1 on Friday night, Oct. 6, after upending the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars, 22-20. Pictured, Broncos running back Brody Boness breaks out side for a big gain in road game on Snyder Field in Chewelah. For more on the game, See Page B2....
SPRAGUE – The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for traffic delays on Interstate 90 over the next week weeks between Sprague and Four Lakes. Single-lane closures were expected to begin Tuesday, Oct. 10, as crews begin work on a $4,145,233 interchange lighting improvement project. A total of 51 lights at five interchanges – Exit 245 at Sprague, Exit 254 at Fishtrap, Exit 257 at Tyler, Exit 264 at Salnave, and Exit 270 at Four Lakes – are being upgraded, Transportation officials said. When compl...
RITZVILLE – Of the roughly 20 residents who attended the Sept. 27 board meeting of East Adams Rural Hospital, several expressed concerns over the breakdown in negotiations surrounding the employment contract of Charles “Marty” Sackmann, M.D. Retired English teacher Kris Schwisow led public comments. “I’m one of about 2,000 of Dr. Sackmann’s patients,” she said. “We patients vote to support this hospital. I feel as though the hospital isn’t supporting me and my doctor.” Schwisow noted that Sackmann, who was born and raised...
8 Years Ago Adams County News October 12, 1898 Benj. Martin returned Friday evening from Spokane. Mr. Martin has been in Spokane for some time taking a course of Turkish baths for his health. E. D. Gilson had the misfortune to break his middle finger on his left hand last week while wrestling with a city drunk. The injury is quite painful and very annoying. H. E. Gritman, the druggist, is painting the outside of his store and perfecting the appearance of one of the most...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 24 to Oct. 6: Sept. 24 Noise complaint in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Suspicious person in the 2000 block of West Bench Road Othello. Suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Suspicious activity in the 600 block of South Thacker Road, Othello. Sept. 25 Assist resident with protection order questions in the 1800 block of West Sutton Road, Othello. Verbal dispute in the...
RITZVILLE – Last Thursday, a work crew from River City Glass began replacing windows at the Adams County Elections office at 106 West Main Ave. The project kicks off an upgrade that will include several enhanced security measures. "We're putting in new glass at the front of the office that's more up to code," Adams County Public Works Director Todd O'Brien said. "We're replacing the existing plate glass with shatter-proof windows. One of the windows was cracked, so it's d...
As parents know all too well, many students suffered learning loss when schools were shut down or relied on virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. This “COVID learning loss” has resulted in lower test scores from Washington students in recent years. Unfortunately, not every possible solution has been deployed to address this problem. One of my Republican colleagues, 8th District Sen. Matt Boehnke, wrote a guest column on COVID learning loss. It mentioned a recent ana...
Gov. Jay Inslee inappropriately used our state’s building codes to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings. Now, the Biden Administration is going a step further issuing rules that drastically clamp down on natural gas used in heating and air conditioning units. Inslee’s regulations phase out fossil fuels used for heating water and cooking in new buildings by 2030. They were the first steps to eliminating natural gas in and around the house. Biden’s Dept. of En...
RITZVILLE – On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 4, Brian Packer (aka Brian Massey) appeared at a hearing before Judge Andrea Russell in the Adams County District Court. Packer was transported to the courtroom from a jail in Franklin County, where he has been incarcerated since his arrest last July. He sat next to his defense attorney and faced the judge in red-striped jail garb. Packer’s probation officer was in attendance, as was City Prosecuting Attorney Michael R. Addams via video link. As previously reported in The Jou...
LIND – The annual Good Hope Lutheran Church Oktoberfest celebration returns to town Sunday, Oct 29. This year’s event at the Senior Center, 117 N. I St., features a German-style dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. German smoked sausage will be paired with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, corn, applesauce, bread and a dessert, officials said, noting there is a cost. Good Hope congregation members will be setting up, serving and cleaning up. Take-outs are available as is delivery for shut-ins who live in tow...