Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Sorted by date Results 151 - 175 of 1960
RITZVILLE - A West Richland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing an asphalt truck from the state Department of Transportation's Washtucna shop Tuesday, Sept. 19, and leading law enforcement on a chase that ended miles away. Lance Rogers, 31, was arrested and transported to a Yakima-area hospital after he was apprehended following the pursuit that ended with the stolen truck catching fire. He remained in custody at the hospital at press time. He is facing...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 10-16: Sept. 10 Suspicious vehicle in the 1900 block of West Hatton Road, Bruce. Custodial dispute in the700 block of South Coulter Lane, Othello. Noise complaints in the 800 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Sept. 11 Vehicle sporting red, white and blue lights in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. The vehicle was not law enforcement. Suspicious vehicle with occupant demanding money and food near North P...
8 Years Ago Adams County News September 28, 1898 Something ought to be done to better the condition of roads in and around Ritzville. Farmers say they would not come here if they could help it simply because of the condition of the roads from a mile to a mile and a half of the town. It seems to us that if there is no other way, the businessmen could make no better investment than to have the roads about the town put into better shape. Local and personal Wheat is selling as...
RITZVILLE – When he's not waving to the crowd from a classic car in the Labor Day parade, Jerry Snyder, this year's grand marshal, steers tractors over ground homesteaded and plowed by his great-grandfather. As a fourth-generation farmer, the 72-year-old traces his Eastern Washington roots to the early 1900s when Birney Moses Snyder first arrived from Michigan. "My great-grandfather didn't like the mess after the Civil War, so in 1909 he traveled here in a covered wagon w...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Aug. 20-26: Aug. 20 Bag with suspicious items found in the 100 block of South Norton Lane, Othello. Man arrested in the 1800 block of West Lee Road, Othello. Identity not reported. Assist resident with subjects shooting unsafely in the 0 block of East Weber Road, Ritzville. Welfare check in the 400 block of North State Highway 261, Washtucna. Assist resident with adult son in the 700 block of South Heeb Lane, Othel...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Aug. 13-20: Aug. 13 Loud music in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Cattle near railroad tracks; location not reported. Disorderly conduct reported in the 1600 block of West First Avenue, Othello. Verbal dispute in the 600 block of South Eagle Road, Othello. Dog without food or water in the 2100 block of West May Street, Othello. Dog taken to Adams County Pet Rescue. Loud music in the 800 block of So...
Welcome back to another exciting school year in Washtucna. As we prepare to open the doors once again, I am thrilled to extend my warmest greeting to all our students, as well as those who are joining us for the first time. The start of a new academic year brings with it a sense of renewal and promise. It is a time for fresh beginnings, new friendships, and the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working diligently throughout the summer to create an engaging and enriching...
WASHTUCNA – School District teachers have released a list of needed classroom supplies, just in time for the 2023-24 school year to begin. Supply lists are: Mrs. Sitton’s kindergarten and first-grade -- Pencils (no pens), eraser(s), colored pencils, crayons or markers (choose only one), white glue, scissors, writing paper, clean tennis shoes for the gymnasium and a water bottle. A pencil box is optional. Mrs. Christianson’s second-/third-grade classes -- one pack of crayons or colored pencils (Crayola preferred), one pack...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 23-Aug. 5: July 23 Intoxicated person in the 600 block of South Eagle Road, Othello. Hit-and-run crash in the 600 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Vehicle blocking alley in the 2100 block of West May Street, Othello. Truck blocking roadway in the area of South Thacker and West Rainier roads, Othello. Assist family with alcohol abuse information in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Medical call...
RITZVILLE – The dust is settling on the Aug. 1 primary election. With certification only a week away, the field of candidates advancing to the Nov. 1 general election appears to be complete. In the race for mayor, City Councilman and county employee Scott Yaeger will be advancing to a race against political newcomer and businessman Cory W. Bartlett. In a five-way race, Yaeger topped the field with 298 votes, or 49.75% of the ballots cast. Bartlett was a distant second with 1...
RITZVILLE – Here are the unofficial Aug. 1 primary election results as of Monday, Aug. 7: Lind Council Position No. 4 Christopher Olson: 18 Jamie Schmunk: 73 Richard Baldwin: 8 Myra J. Horton: 54 Heather Read: 49 Write-ins: 0 Council Position No. 5 Jim Weidemann: 65 P.J. Jacobsen: 7 Briana Osborn: 37 Denise Snead: 38 James N. Dworshak: 54 Write-ins: 0 Ritzville Mayor Scott Yaeger: 298 Cory W. Bartlett: 157 Jack Curtis: 90 Glen Stockwell: 22 Keanu Niezwaag: 29 Write-ins: 3 City Council Ward No. 1 Jessica Quinn: 59 David Dahill...
Margaret Janice Kienbaum Aug.16, 1938 – July 28, 2023 Margaret Janice Kienbaum, 84, passed away July 28, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, Wash. She was born Margaret Janice Sensat on Aug. 16, 1938, in Welsh, La. Margaret met her life partner of 55 years, Dale Kienbaum, in 1955 when he was stationed in Lake Charles, La. They were married on March 11, 1956, in Lake Charles, La. Margaret was an accomplished pianist and organist with a beautiful singing voice. She was t...
Oscar L Olson May 26, 1931-July 28, 2023 Oscar L Olson, 92, long-time resident of Ritzville, Wash., died peacefully on July 28, 2023 after a short illness. Oscar was born on May 26, 1931 in Ralston, Wash., to Emil and Marie Olson and is survived by his children Dwight, Linda (Ed)Waltman and Kelly Lori, his grandchildren Jarrod (Erin), Shane (Courtney), Colby (Karina) and Carrie Waltman,and his great-grandchildren Emily, Myah, Bennett, Eleanor and Harrison; many cherished...
WASHTUCNA — Thanks to a Benge woman, the town may have an old eatery revived. On July 28, Bridget Coon, closed on the purchase of Sonny’s Tavern, 250 S. Main St., Adams County Assessor’s Office records show. She paid $111,800 for the 1,976-square-foot restaurant. Glen and Christian Running II purchased half of the business for $40,000 on July 21, 2016, from Ronald B. Ackles Sr., who retained an equal share of ownership until Coon purchased the building. Ackles had owned the building since Jan. 24, 2011. Coon and her husba...
COLFAX – The St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtucna combined swim team took second-place overall Saturday, Aug. 5, in their league championships. The team finished second with 281 team points, behind the Pullman Barracudas with 425 overall points. The St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse-Washtunca girls won their division with 198 points, topping Pullman, Colfax, Garfield-Palouse-Oakesdale-Plummer and Pomeroy. Pullman girls were second with 173 and Colfax girls third with 131. In boys s...
8 Years Ago Adams County News August 3, 1898 Supreme Court The supreme court of Washington as now constituted consists of four republicans and one democrat. James H. Lewis, a democrat and W.C. Jones, a silver republican, will probably be candidates for re-election to Congress, so these two positions will probably be allowed the populists. Above all things, great care should be exercised in the selection of candidates for the supreme bench. Men will a pull, cranks, worn-out...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 16-22: July 16 Assist resident with a ride in the area of South Kristina and West Sielaff roads, Othello. Dog caught in wire in the 600 block of Saddle Road, Othello. Crash at the intersection of North Fourth Avenue and East Cedar Boulevard, Othello. Provide cover for Othello police investigating a possible assault in the 700 block of East Genstone Street, Othello. Cesar F. Valenciano-Ibarra, 29, of Othel...
OTHELLO - The Adams County Sheriff's Office are planning several events to meet and learn more about constituents as part of the National Night Out campaign. Families and friends can come enjoy free food, games and an outdoor movie while they get to know their county's enforcement team at the events. The Sheriff's Office will be on the Columbia Basin Health Association campus, 475 N. 14th Ave., Othello, from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 12. After that, deputies will be in Washtucna at...
Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from July 17-21: July 21 Doyle and Jean (deceased) Thomson of Moses Lake, 2206 W. Parks Lane, Othello, to Nayeli Escobedo and Gilberto Arcaranz Espitia of Othello, $212,500. July 20 Shelton J. Fernandes, personal representative of the estate of Gwendoline Diamond, of Moses Lake,145 Main St., Washtucna, to Walter E. and Manya Whitten of Sprague, $130,000. Nancy J. Regalado, personal representative of the estate of Ste...
Jerry Wayne Armstrong Jr May 15, 1976 – July 18, 2023 Jerry Wayne Armstrong Jr., 47, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away July 18, 2023 after being involved in an accident while riding his motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wayne Armstrong Sr. Battleground, Wash. He leaves behind his children; Aeowyn Armstrong (15), Rhowan Armstrong (13) and their mother Melissa Shepherd Ritzville, Wash., his son Caleb Lenocker (21) Davenport, Wash., his mother Maria A...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the regular meeting scheduled for July 25th, 2023 at 7 pm to July 27th, 2023 at 7:30 am. Published July 12,19 and 26, 2023...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING & ADOPTION MEETING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, has prepared the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. A copy of the budget will be furnished to any person during business office hours of 8am-4pm. The Washtucna School District Board of Directors will meet in a public meeting on 7/27/2023 at 7:30 am at 730 E. Booth Ave., Washtucna, WA, or online via Zoom, for the purpose of adopting the 2023-24 budget and four-year budget plan. Any person may appear at this meeting and...
CHENEY – Several area residents have made the grade at Eastern Washington University. Students with a grade-point average of 3.50 were recognized as Dean’s List students during the spring quarter. Local students making the list are: Kahlotus – Jenna Moore and Ray Orthmann Lacrosse – Zoe Bailey Othello -- Olga Aguilar-Cortez, Daisy Alfaro-Dominguez, Sergio Alvarez, Abraham Alvarez, Daisy Ballardo, Hexy Chavez, Kenia Contreras, Hilario Deleon-Nunez, Kevin Garza, Clarissa Martinez, Isaiah Perez, Diana Ramos, Oscar Ruiz, Maciah...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING & ADOPTION MEETING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, has prepared the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. A copy of the budget will be furnished to any person during business office hours of 8am-4pm. The Washtucna School District Board of Directors will meet in a public meeting on 7/27/2023 at of the budget. Zoom meeting invite information is available by calling the school office at (509) 646-3211 x122. Supt. Rob Clark Secretary to the Board of Directors Published July...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the regular meeting scheduled for July 25th, 2023 at 7 pm to July 27th, 2023 at 7:30 am. Published July 12,19 and 26, 2023...