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OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee this morning extended his coronavirus lockdown measures until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 11, “unless otherwise extended.” Jan. 11 is the opening day of the upcoming legislative session, and Democrats Sen. Andy Billig of Spokane and Laurie Jinkins of Tacoma have said there won't be public access to government buildings. Billig is the Senate majority leader and Jinkins is the House majority leader. They are two of the so-called "four corners" of leadership in the Legislature. The remaining two "corners" are R...
LIND – Wreaths were laid across the graves of 10 military veterans in the Lind Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 19, part of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizer Rose Elkington said she hopes the tradition, new this year to Lind, grows bigger with each passing year. “This was our first year, so we only had 10 wreaths, but we’re hoping for bigger and better in the years to come. There are quite a few veterans up at our cemetery and we are hoping to make this a yearly thing...
RICHLAND – The Hanford Reach steelhead fishery will close Jan. 1. The closure is from the Interstate 182 bridge upstream to the old Hanford townsite powerline crossing over the Columbia River. It will remain in effect iuntil April 15. State Department of Fish and Wildlife said the closure is being ordered due to predictions of a low Ringold Springs Hatchery return. The run is expected to be the lowest in more than 20 years, officials said, noting the hatchery needs broodstock to produce a goal of 180,000 juvenile steelhead t...
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will offer two free days in January, when visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for day-use visits. The first free day is Friday, Jan. 1, which gives visitors the opportunity to take part in a First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative that aims to get people outdoors New Year’s Day. To discourage the spread of COVID-19, rangers will not guide First Day Hikes this New Year’s Day. The second free day is Monday, Jan. 18, in honor of the holiday celeb...
KAHLOTUS – A driver was cited with a DUI and traveling too fast for conditions Sunday, Dec. 27. Roy Tarunay, 29, was driving southbound on Highway 261 approaching milepost 3, three miles north of Kahlotus when he lost control of his vehicle. The 2007 Dodge Caravan rolled and came to a rest on its top. Tarunay, of Seattle, was transported to Lourdes Medical Center. According to WSP officials, Tarunay was wearing his seatbelt at the time....
SPOKANE – Hunters reporting their 2020 black bear, deer, elk or turkey results by Jan. 10 will have the opportunity to win one of nine deer and elk incentive permits for fall 2021. State Department of Fish and Wildlife Game Division Manager Anis Aoude said the agency is offering the special permits, which will be awarded through a drawing this spring, as an incentive to encourage hunters to report results as soon as possible. Special hunts include five deer permits and four elk permits in various areas.” To qualify for the...
Dec. 18 Fidel and Sonia Montes, Othello, to Ernestina Elias De Flores and Jennifer Flores, Othello – 1015 S. 4th Avenue, Othello. Quit claim deed. $0. Dec. 15 Palos Verdes LLC, Othello, to Adan Garza Jr. and Maria Soledad Larios-Silva, husband and wife, Othello – 1010 E. Mt. Adams, Othello. $244,818. Davis, R & S LLC, Lind, to Eric M. Lund, Lind – property in Adams County. $65,000. Dec. 14 Joseph J. and Paloma B. Mendez, husband and wife, Othello, to Paloma and Joseph Mendez, wife and husband – 905 E. Scootney St., Othello...
KITTITAS – An Othello man was taken to a Yakima hospital following a head-on crash on Interstate 90 on Christmas day. Joaquin V. Garcia, 37, was taken to the hospital after the 7:16 p.m. crash near the Thorp Road exit, the Washington State Patrol said. Garcia was eastbound in a 2009 Toyota Camry on I-90 when he crossed the centerline and struck a 1996 Freightliner towing a trailer in the westbound lane, the patrol said. Truck was driven by Ryne A. Haller, 61, hometown unknown. Both vehicles came to a rest in the westbound l...
“I (Jesus) have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 For me, this month has been anything but peaceful. I have changed jobs, moved away five hours away from my family, and moved to Ritizville. While I would love to say I did it flawlessly, sadly, that is not true. At times I allowed the pressures of this world, the self-imposed pressure to be perfect, to cloud m...
Lind Grade School Santa Letters Mrs. Sanger’s 2nd Grade Class Dear Santa, A question I have for you is how old are you? I must say, my behavior this year was nice. Let me tell you about three nice things I have done. First, I made a friend. Second, I was nice in class. Finally, I got all my work done. Something I would like for Christmas is a nerf gun. Thank you very much for the RC car you gave me last year. I hope you have a great Christmas this year. Sincerely, Cory Lamar Jr Dear Santa. A question I have for you is why d...
I grew up in Texas. I loved the outdoors and the sun kept me tanned all year. I attended a Christian school during my elementary school years. As soon as possible after Thanksgiving, we would begin practicing for our yearly Christmas program, which always featured a live nativity scene. Every year I hoped that I would be chosen to play the role of Mary, but each year the role went to one of the girls with a light complexion, blue eyes, and long blonde hair. With my tanned...
Do you remember the time when going to a bowl game was what every school desired? With C-19 and everything that goes along with it, bowl games seemingly don’t mean that much this year. Maybe it was the delayed start of the season for several conferences. Maybe it was the cancellation of games after those delays. Maybe it was the fear of new outbreaks. Maybe it was the fact that some states or counties made it difficult to come home without first quarantining for two weeks. W...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Dec. 30, 1920 CHRISTMAS IN CITY WAS A MERRY ONE Christmas of 1920 has come and gone. Returning appetites attest to the fact that the annual celebration of the great world festival is over. No more are there secret whisperings among members of the family. Father no longer takes the side entrance laden with packages but comes boldly in at the front door, and mother’s bureau drawers are now unlocked with the key in its accustomed place o...
Despite the budget being balanced, billions in reserve, and projected revenue growth of 7.2%, Gov. Jay Inslee is yet again proposing an income tax on capital gains in his new budget. The Governor, however, claims that this type of tax isn’t an income tax. What does he know that the IRS and every other state across the country doesn’t? IRS: “You ask whether tax on capital gains is considered an excise tax or an income tax? It is an income tax. More specifically, capital gains...
OLYMPIA – Representative Mark Schoesler of the Ninth District called the recently-released proposed state budget the “latest tax-and-spend scheme” by Governor Jay Inslee. A member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee since joining the Senate in 2005, Schoesler said tax and spending issues have been among his highest priorities as a legislator. “By serving on Ways and Means, I can provide a voice for families and businesses in our district and our state to keep taxes and spe...
OLYMPIA – Ninth District Representative Mary Dye will lead the House Environment and Energy Committee for the state House Republicans when the 2021 legislative session begins January 11. Dye, a Republican from Pomeroy, has served as assistant ranking member on the committee in the past, and will now be the ranking Republican in the leadership position. Appointed to the House of Representatives in 2015, Dye graduated in 2018 from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region F...
RITZVILLE – City council unanimously accepted a proposal for two parcels to be annexed in to the city, simultaneously adopting the comprehensive plan and assuming existing city indebtedness of the area to be adopted, at their regular meeting Dec. 15. The annexation, called the Grainland Acres annexation, is two lots within the Urban Growth Area next to Big Bend Electric and across from Love’s Travel Stop. The property, owned by Derek and Susan Schafer, is adjacent to Highway 261 to the west and Weber Road to the north. The...
LIND – Volunteer firefighters Rodney Kramer and Adam Labes drove firetrucks through the town of Lind the evening of Dec. 23, with volunteers giving out goodie bags and candy canes to kids throughout the town. Dressed up as Santa was Eric Labes, with Nicholas Labes dressed as his elf....
OTHELLO - Othello Community Hospital received their first doses of the Moderna vaccine last week and started providing vaccines to people in the designated 1A group on Dec. 24 and 25. The 1A group consists of high-risk workers in health care settings; high risk first responders; and residents and staff of nursing homes, assisted living facilities or other community-based congregate living settings where most individuals over 65 years of age are receiving care, supervision or assistance. Adams County Health Department...