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WASHTUCNA – Headlights lit up Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 26, as diners headed to the newly re-opened Sonny's Tavern for their first night open since the business's acquisition by Bridget and Paul Coon. Farmers, firefighters and first responders, who were the inaugural guests during the opening service, were greeted with smiling faces of Farm Bureau representatives, the familiar smell of frying chicken and the sight local farm brands that were burned into the interior w...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville School District is offering community members another opportunity to brush up on what’s happening in local public schools. This Friday, Nov. 3, the district is hosting Coffee with the Superintendent at Ritzville Golf Course Clubhouse, 104 E. 10th St. Superintendent Don Vanderholm will be available from 8-9 a.m. to discuss education-related issues with parents and the community at large. The event is free. The program will be an informal chat over a cup of coffee, school officials said. As sup...
8 Years Ago Adams County News November 2, 1898 Local and Personal Monday night was hallowe'en, and Ritzville did not escape the usual boy tricks and jokes. Marshal Rettig last Saturday arrested Chas. Frederick for the offense of trying to hurt somebody. Mr. Frederick paid his fine of $25 and costs and was released. Those delusive fakirs that with their "snaps" and "free" goods have been patrolling our streets the past week should get the hearty kicking out they deserve. The...
In recent weeks, students in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School Farm to Table class have been learning to cook. Pictured, students learn to prepare steak....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Oct. 8-29: Oct. 8 False alarm in the 1900 block of West Foley Road, Othello. Fireworks reported as a weapons offense in the 400 block of Cherry Street, Hatton. Ford Focus reportedly speeding in the 200 block of North Main Street, Washtucna. Washington State Patrol euthanized deer in the 900 block of South Benge-Washtucna Road, Benge, following a car-deer crash. Welfare check in the 400 block of Yeisley Road, Othel...
What's the hourly wage of a Paid Family and Medical Leave recipient in Washington state? It's higher than I'm comfortable with. Lawmakers should explain to all workers why they think it is good policy to take money from low-income workers and give their money to people with ample resources. Using hourly wage estimates from the state Employment Security Department, here are the earnings of people who took the program's tax dollars in the past fiscal year (July 2022 through...
Thirty-five attorneys general throughout the nation, including Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, have banded together in opposition to a proposal by the American Law Institute that would put an end to sex offender registries, notifying communities of a sex offender’s presence, and restricting their places of residence. You read that right: the American Law Institute wants to do away with sex offender registries. Although a proposal of this nature has yet to pass through the Legislature here, several attempts have a...
RITZVILLE – Museum volunteers Rachel Miller and Jeff Duval were recognized by board members during their annual meeting Oct. 25 in the fellowship hall of the Zion Congregational Church. Susie Kirkendall, vice president in charge of the Dr. Frank R. Burroughs Home, praised Miller who dressed in costume at the Burroughs site. "It's amazing how much passion she brought to that task," Kirkendall said. Dale Anderson, vice president in charge of the museum board's train depot, a...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7: Anniversaries Nov. 4 – Dennis and Sue Hill Birthdays Oct. 31 – Cade Prado and Levi Cooper Nov. 1 – Kurt Grabo Nov. 3 – Cheryle Allen Nov. 4 – Emma Cody Nov. 6 – Brecky Branson and Debbie Labes...
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, Nov. 1 - Pork ribs, baked beans and cole slaw. • Thursday, Nov. 2 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Monday, Nov. 6 - Tuna casserole, salad and vegetable. • Tuesday, Nov. 7 - Chili dog, salad and chips. • Wednesday, Nov. 8 - Pot roast, mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable. – All meals are ser...
NOTICE OF VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING HISTORIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RITZVILLE The City of Ritzville has published the following variance application notice to provide the opportunity for comment on the described project. Applicant: Curtis Greenwalt Location: 1104 S Par, Ritzville, WA. Project Description: Short plat’s lot 2 depth criteria is less than the required 100 feet on the south side. Application Date: October 27, 2023 Letter of Completeness: October 27, 2023 Review Authority: Pursuant to the Ritzv...
PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD FOR ADOPTION OF THE ODESSA SUBAREA SPECIAL STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND RECORD OF DECISION The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is adopting the 2012 Odessa Subarea Special Study Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) produced by the Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the State of Washington, represented by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The FEIS examined the potential to replace groundwater...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADAMS COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT PO BOX 262 OTHELLO,WA 99344 Please take notice that the 2024 Assessment and Preliminary Budget for the Adams County Mosquito Control District have been prepared and placed on file at the Mosquito District’s office at 2031 W. Highway 26 in Othello, and that a copy may be obtained during business hours by calling (509)488-2661. The Board of Trustees will meet November 20, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. at the Mosquito District’s office, 2031 W. Highway 26, Othello, for the pur...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be on Monday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to develop the 2024- 2027 Strategic Plan. The meeting will be held at Best Western Bronco Inn, 105 Galbreath Way, Ritzville, WA 99169. John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Posted Time: 9:00 a.m. Date: November 1, 2023 Published November 1 and 8, 2023...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00045-01 In the Matter of the Estate of) MARJORIE E. DYCK, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on o...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on October 23, 2023, make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Adams County Building and Planning a SEPA checklist for The Gemstone (US-WA-5188) project for the proposed construction of a 190-ft AGL (194-ft AGL overall) self-support telecommunications tower, its associated 50-ft x 50-ft fenced tower compound, a vehicle turnaround area measuri...
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 Thursday, November 16, 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 Posted Time: 9:00 a.m. Date:...
SUMMONS SERVED BY PUBLICATION (SMPB) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 23-3-00033-01 In re: Petitioner/s Tyler Davenport And Respondent/s Brittany Davenport Summons Served by Publication To: Brittany Davenport I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Dissolution of Marriage You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published October 4, 2023: . If you...
CALL FOR BIDS The Adams County Mosquito Control District does hereby call for bids on (1) – 2024 4x4 ½ ton gas pickup. Bids will be received until 1:00 PM, November 15, 2023. For further information on specifications call (509) 488-2661 or e-mail at [email protected]. Signed David Beus, Manager Published October 25 and November 1, 2023...
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF PICK UP The Adams County Mosquito Control District does hereby call for bids on the sale of a 2019 Chevrolet 4 x 4 ½ ton extended cab gas pick up with 39,110 miles. Bids will be received until 1 PM on November 15, 2023. Minimum bid will be $18,000.00. For further information or to view the vehicle, call for an appointment at (509) 488-2661 or email at [email protected]. Signed, David Beus, Manager Published October 25 and November 1, 2023...
RITZVILLE – Coming off their second-place finish in the Northeast 2B district volleyball tournament, several Broncos have been recognized with all-league honors. Sophomore Zoe Galbreath was recognized as Co-Most Valuable Player in the league. She shared her MVP honors with Colfax senior Lauryn York. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague's only senior, Megan Melcher, was named to the All-League First Team along with sophomore teammate Saige Galbreath. Bronco Junior Addy Colbert was named t...
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 23-2-00066-01 In the Matter of: JOSE FRANCISCO DOMINGUEZ and MARIA DEL ROSARIO DOMINGUEZ, as husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. PEDRO HUITRON and ETELVINA HUITRON, husband and wife, THE ESTATE OF PEDRO HUITRON, THE ESTATE OF ETELVINA HUITRON, BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY, a Florida Corporation as Trustee for ACTION BAIL BONDS, INC., along with their successors, assigns, and all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate,...
COLBERT – The Bronco girls were upset by Northeast 2B league rival Colfax, 3-0, in the district title game at Northwest Christian on Thursday, Oct. 26. Set scores were 21-25, 21-25, 22-25. The loss was only the second this season for the Bronco girls. "It's been quite a season," Colfax Coach Megan Dorman said. "Because of injuries, we've had to make a lot of adjustments. The last week or so, things have started to click. This tournament has kind of been smooth sailing. The g...
CHEWELAH – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse runners wrapped up their 2023 cross country season Saturday, Oct. 28, at the regional meet at Chewelah Golf Course. At the regional meet, the fastest area runner was Bronco senior Caleb Heater, who finished the boys 5,000-meter race in 21:56.65, for an 81st-place finish. Teammate junior Cameron Christianson was a second behind, finishing 83rd in 21:57.27. St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse senior William Tollett w...
RITZVILLE – The visiting Asotin Panthers handed the Broncos their fourth loss of the season in Class 2B football on Friday, Oct. 27, on Jimmie Snider Field. The Panthers (7-2) topped Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (5-4), 24-8. Game statistics were not reported by press time. The loss drops the Broncos into a third-place tie with the Jenkins Cougars and Reardan Screaming Eagles in the Northeast 2B league. This Friday, Nov. 3, the Broncos will travel to Okanogan for a District 6/7 crossover game against the undefeated Bulldogs. O...