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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration and environmental activists formalized an agreement Dec. 14 on plans to manage and improve salmon populations on the Snake River. A “memorandum of understanding” was filed with U.S. District Court in an attempt to curtail lawsuits over salmon and efforts by environmental activists to breach the four Lower Snake River dams. The agreement was formally announced Thursday, Dec. 14, by the Biden Administration, more than two weeks after a leaked document was released to the public by 5t...
RITZVILLE – A new judge will be presiding the Adams County Superior Court beginning with the new year. On Thursday, Dec. 14, Gov. Jay Inslee appointed K. Peter Palubicki to the bench, effective Jan. 1. He replaces Judge Steve Dixon, who is retiring Dec. 31. Palubicki is currently the Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office chief deputy prosecuting attorney, a position he has held since 2017. As chief deputy prosecuting attorney, Palubicki handles the most serious felonies in Adams County, the governor said is in app...
RITZVILLE – Adams County Integrated Healthcare Services Administrator Vicki Guse is recommending residents get a flu shot. According to Guse, the county is seeing an increase in the number of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus cases. Guse said a flu shot is recommended for everyone older than 6 months old. “Influenza strain A is currently the dominant strain in Washington,” she said. “The flu vaccine is a good match against this strain of influenza.” There is also a shot available for the respiratory syncytial...
The Harrington School Board recognized its three outgoing board members at its regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 29. Leaving their posts, either due to election results or retirement, are, from left to right, Jon Evans, Mark Kramer and Darren Mattozzi. Kramer was the longest tenured of the three at 24 years, while Mattozzi served 12 years and Evans two....
TUMWATER – The state Department of Labor and Industries is imposing a new rule regulating workers’ exposure to smoke from wildfires. On Jan. 15, the agency’s new rule requires employers to have train employees on the hazards of smoke, monitor smoke levels and ensure workers have access to prompt medical attention. The new rule will be in effect year-round, not just during fire season. “With our changing climate, we know the threat of wildfire smoke isn’t a short-term problem,” said agency Division of Occupational Safety and...
8 Years Ago Adams County News December 21, 1898 Local and Personal H.E. Gritman is enlarging his drug store extending it back 20-32 feet making it into a wallpaper room, also adding an ice house using the addition for oils and similar goods. Messrs. Jay Webley and J.C. Hounshell have assumed the management of the Olympia restaurant opposite the N.P. depot. Doc R.H. Lee has changed his mind about going east, therefore will remain and take his chances here for a while longer....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Dec. 7 - 9: Dec. 7 12: 53 a.m. – Arrest of person with narcotics but released and narcotics were destroyed. 3:00 p.m. – Civil matter in the block of 2200 Rainier Road. 3:49 p.m. – Suspicious person reported but couldn’t be located in the 100 block of East Seventh Street. 4:09 p.m. – Suspicious 911 call in the 2500 block of west Highway 26. 6:56 p.m. – Report of an animal bit victim in the 600 block of Seagle Road. D...
The Adams County Sheriff's Office and Othello Police Department helped indigent children with their Christmas wishes and shopping last week as part of the national Shop With a Cop program. Local officers and stores do their best to make sure indigent children and their families have a Merry Christmas....
The Christmas tree is decorated. The gifts are wrapped. There may not be snow outside, yet, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And I, for one, am looking forward to our family traditions. Every family has its own traditions; our starts with cutting down a tree, something we did a week or two ago. With the tree up and the lights already on, we’ve moved onto music and movies. Oh, the Christmas movies … Break out the classics – “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Mir...
With shopping behind us, it is time o turn to Santa for those final Christmas presents on our wish list. After comparing the options and reviewing the data on which ones will help bring taxpayers joy in 2024, here are five of the high-demand policy gifts sure to delight users of all ages. 1. A Sherlock Holmes tax transparency bundle kit. Enjoy hours of sleuthing and tax mystery-solving with your favorite detective’s personal kit for understanding taxes. Included in the e...
Christmas season is upon us. From the time we were children, most of us heard carols, sung songs, sent cards with , “Peace on Earth, good will towards men.” Yet, we humans continue the violence and killing. This year it is especially terrible because it is taking place near the headquarters of religions that claim peace and where Jesus was born. Concerning the war on Gaza, experts keep saying that the situation is very complicated and solutions do not come easily. The conflict has been ongoing for years. Nevertheless, the...
I am writing to express my concern regarding the lack of attention given to non-partisan candidate Anthony Hudson in your coverage of the presidential race. As a blue-collar man with a message that has resonated with over 60 million people, Hudson represents a significant portion of the American population that deserves to be heard. It is disheartening to witness the prevalence of media bias in the current political landscape. While the media plays a crucial role in informing the public and shaping public opinion, it is...
LIND – Here are the local anniversaries and birthdays for the month of December: Anniversaries Dec. 14 – Michael and Amy Branson, and Dick and Shannon Davis Dec. 22 – Greg and Jamie Schmunk Dec. 25 – Dave and Cheryle Allan Dec. 29 – Garry and Donna Bittick Dec. 31 – Palmer and Lauren Phillips Birthdays Dec. 1 – Mark Aby, tyler Ray Cashmere, Grace Kaplicky, Benjamin Blake and Beverly Lomax Dec. 2 – Sue Sackman Dec. 3 – Melissa Branson and Brynn Potts-Thome Dec. 4 – Jewel Stevenson and Denise Lund Dec. 5 – Dustin Norton Dec. 6...
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY AMENDED NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/ TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER FOUR (4)X “” “GROUND” “SURFACE” GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES Take Notice: That Stahl Hutterian Brethren of Ritzville, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to add a point of withdrawal as granted under Ground Water Certificate Nos. 5660-A, G3-01330, G3-22503 and G3-25630. That 5660-A authorizes the withdrawal of 1,550 gallons per minute, 1920 acre-feet per year, for the irrigation...
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, Dec. 20 - Beef stew, salad and garlic bread. • Thursday, Dec. 21 - Chili mac casserole, vegetable and roll. • Monday, Dec. 25 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY! • Tuesday, Dec. 26 - Corn chowder, salad and roll. • Wednesday, Dec. 27 - Stuffed peppers, salad and garlic bread. – All meals are served with a drink...
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION FOR GREENWALT SHORT PLAT The City of Ritzville has published the following administrative determination for a short plat dividing one parcel into two lots. Applicant: Curtis Greenwalt Project Description: Greenwalt Short Plat Application Date: June 1, 2023 Project Location: Parcel No. 1935230630002, 1104 S Par Dr, Ritzville, WA 99169. Comprehensive Plan: Short plat will remain in the Single Family Residential zone. Review Authority: Pursuant to the Ritzville Municipal Code, Type I...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 23-4-00049-01 In the Matter of the Estate of ORMAN W. JOHNSON, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION FOR BRAUN DEVORE SHORT PLAT The City of Ritzville has published the following administrative determination for a short plat changing one parcel with multiple lots to two parcels with one lot each. Applicant: Carla Braun Project Description: Braun DeVore Short Plat Application Date: January 24, 2023 Project Location: Parcel No. 1935230540901, 401 Low Street, Ritzville, WA 99169. Comprehensive Plan: Short plat will remain in the Single Family Residential zone. Review Authority: Pursuant...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos girls basketball team dropped two games last week, falling to Liberty, 51-41, on Dec. 12, and then to Colfax, 57-40, on Dec. 16. Against Colfax, Brynn McGaughy dominated the court for the Broncos. The 6-foot-2 junior post scored 14 points to lead the Bulldogs. Colfax (3-3, 2-0 in league) teammate, junior 5-foot-7 Brenna Gilchrist, added 11 points. Bronco sophomore Zoe Galbreath led all scorers with 23 points. Colfax set the tone early taking a 12-10 lea...
RITZVILLE – The visiting Colfax Bulldogs were too much for the Bronco boys to handle Saturday, Dec. 16, during a Northeast 2B league basketball matchup. The Bulldogs tamed the Broncos, 71-36. Adrik Jenkin led all scorers with 21 points for the undefeated Bulldogs (6-0, 2-0 in league). With 14 points, freshman Joey Duff led the Broncos (6-2, 3-2 in league). The Colfax team featured two familiar Lind-Ritzville faces – Ledger Kelly, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard, and Jayce Kel...
Are you the type of person that sees an advertisement that uses a Hollywood star or famous athlete and think, “I need to get some of that stuff because I just love the actor (or athlete) and they wouldn’t lie about the product they are talking about?” I always think that for the right amount of money I might even like some of the stuff they are selling and of course be their new spokesman. The Name, Image and Likeness or NIL has allowed us to hear the voices of college athle...
DAVENPORT – Bronco wrestler Octavio Paredes Martinez brought home a gold medal Saturday from the Gorilla Invitational. Wrestling at 113 pounds, he was the only individual champion for the Broncos, which finished third as a team. Northwest Christian (Colbert) won the team award with 137 points, followed by Kittitas with 127 and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague with 110. Rounding out the Top five were Davenport with 97 points and Selkirk with 94. In individual results, Martinez opened t...
SPANGLE – Emmy Klewin went 1-1 on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the second girls league wrestling meet of the season. Wrestling for a combined small-school team, Klewin – the lone girl for the Broncos – partnered with Liberty, Colfax, Davenport and others to face off against large schools. In her first bout in the 170-pound weight class, Klewin took an 8-2 lead before pinning (first name not reported) Hilton of Lewis and Clark. In her second match, Klewin faced Abigail Itveldt of Go...
At this time of the year, I usually take time to reflect on the several years I was associated with the game of football. Contrary to what some people think, football coaches teach their players much more than how to block and tackle. Coaches are teachers who use football as a vehicle to instill in their players the essential attributes of character, citizenship, and ethics. My first coach had instructions for almost every occasion. He would recite them and post different ones in the locker room. My favorite was, “Focus d...