Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Sorted by date Results 226 - 250 of 1960
SPOKANE—All good things must come to an end. For the No. 9 Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos, the end to a magical postseason run at the 2B Boys State Tournament concluded with a 70-47 loss to the No. 4 Columbia (Burbank) Coyotes in the 3rd/5th place game at the Spokane Arena Saturday, March 4. Both teams came in fresh off tough semifinal losses the night prior, with Columbia getting trounced by Davenport and LRS losing a heartbreaker to Brewster. “To los...
SPOKANE—The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna Broncos boys team came into the 2B state tournament at the Spokane Arena ranked No. 9, but one wouldn’t know that based on LRS’s performance through two games. The Broncos pulled away from No. 8 Adna in a loser-out game 61-46 Wednesday, March 1 and upset No. 2 Morton-White Pass 51-44 to advance to the state semifinals Thursday, March 2. Adna and LRS played neck-and-neck for two and a half quarters. The Pirates and Broncos were...
RITZVILLE — The Palouse Chapter of the Ice Age Flood Institute has a new secretary. Cecilia Cochran of Pomeroy was appointed to fill the vacancy, replacing LeeAnn Blankenship. The organization which promotes education on the geology of the Palouse and Eastern Washington also has an opening for memberhship chairman, officials said. Institute officers for 2023 include President Lloyd Stoess, Vice President Jacqui Hair, Treasurer Kara Harder, Secretary Cochran, Program Chairman Chad Pritchard, Publicity Chairwoman Michelle P...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TOWN OF WASHTUCNA BROADBAND PROJECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CULTURAL RESOURCES PLAN Proposals will be received by the Town of Washtucna, located at 165 S Main Street, Washtucna, WA 99371, until 2 p.m., March 1, 2023, for Professional Services for the Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband Project, Town of Washtucna Fiberto- the-Premise. The Town of Washtucna is seeking proposals for a Cultural Resources Plan from interested parties for its proposed Fiber-tothe- Premise Network in Washtucna, Washington: 1....
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF WASHTUCNA BROADBAND PROJECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DESIGN Proposals will be received by the Town of Washtucna, located at 165 S Main Street, Washtucna, WA 99371, until 2 p.m., March 1, 2023, for Professional Services for the Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband Project, Town of Washtucna Fiberto- the-Premise. The Town of Washtucna is seeking proposals for fiber design work from interested parties for its proposed Fiber-to-the- Premise Network in Washtucna, Washington. Availability of Proposal Docume...
SPOKANE VALLEY — The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Bronco boys are finding their gallop at the right time. That was evident in the District 7 2B 3rd/4th Place game last weekend, when the Broncos pulled away from the St. George’s Dragons 64-46 at West Valley High School Saturday, Feb. 11. The win secured a “home” game for the Broncos in the District 6/7 Crossover next weekend. The Broncos “Big Three” of Jayce Kelly, Chase Galbreath and Hunter Dinkins ran the show against the Dragons, who had no response to the ki...
PULLMAN — Several area residents have been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University for the Fall 2022 semester. LaCrosse — Valorous Keanu Yoshi Heftel, Lauren Ruth Stubbs and Josilyn Marie Watson Othello — Mayra Angel, Grace Christine Booth, Daniel Compos Ortiz, Kael Allen Fuhrman, Alyssa Richel Garza, Salma Llamas, Brianna K. Mendoza, Martha Alicia Mendoza, Lizette Murillo, Elaina Gail Parrish, Shaya Rose Parrish, Daniela Policarpio, Jose Luis Policarpio, Jennifer Porter, April D. Salmero...
Four Washtucna students competed Feb. 4 in the Southeast Washington Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest in Pullman. From left, Madilynn Meade received a superior rating in clarinet. Cooper Jessop received an excellent rating in tenor sax. Madison Bartlett received a superior rating in trumpet. And Hannah Hille received a superior rating in clarinet. Hille won her category and qualified for the April 29 State Solo Competition at Central Washington University in...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times February 15, 1923 Ellen Burroughs Dies Suddenly at Spokane Miss Ellen Burroughs, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F.R. Burroughs of Ritzville, died suddenly last Sunday morning at St. Luke's hospital in Spokane. The news of her death was telephoned to this city and caused a profound shock to all her many friends and acquaintances. Just three weeks preceding she had undergone an operation for appendicitis and her recovery had been steady and...
Jail Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Jail reported the following individuals in custody from Feb. 6-13: Feb. 13 Rosalinda Ruiz, 32, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and second-degree introducing contraband. Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Feb. 6-10: Feb. 9 Palos Verdes LLC of Othello, 1335 E. Mount Baker St,, Othello, to Donald and Alexis J. Cantu of Othello. $464,745. Feb. 7 Jan J. Sulli...
SPOKANE VALLEY — After two games of play, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington/Washtucna girls basketball team is still alive in District 7 2B play. However, the Broncos are facing elimination later this week after a quarterfinal loss to St. George’s at West Valley High School Monday, Feb. 6. The Broncos started postseason play in a loser-out game against Kettle Falls Saturday, Feb. 4. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague was pushed throughout the game, leading 11-9 after a quarter, 26-18 at halftime and 39-34 after three quarters. But...
SPOKANE VALLEY - With three players scoring in double figures, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Harrington/Washtucna defeated Saint George's 54-40 in the District 7 2B quarterfinals at West Valley High School, Monday, Feb. 6, to advance to a semifinal matchup with Davenport. The Broncos came out of the chute hot. Their quickness and crisp passing kept the Dragons off balance, allowing the duo of Jayce Kelly and Hunter Dinkins to get open from the perimeter to combine for 14 of their...
Editor’s note — This is the second of a three-part series. WASHTUCNA – Dennis Sackmann grew up on a wheat farm. “We farmed 1,800 acres and half that land was annually in wheat,” Sackmann recalled. “We farmed under the name ‘Sackmann and Son.’” But in the early 1980s, wheat prices were falling and farming was becoming more difficult. In 1983, the family went to the bank for an annual operating loan. A new banker had moved to town and after reviewing the farm records, “Sackmann and Son” was turned down for the loan. So Sack...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOWN OF WASHTUCNA BROADBAND PROJECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DESIGN Proposals will be received by the Town of Washtucna, located at 165 S Main Street, Washtucna, WA 99371, until 2 p.m., March 1, 2023, for Professional Services for the Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband Project, Town of Washtucna Fiberto- the-Premise. The Town of Washtucna is seeking proposals for fiber design work from interested parties for its proposed Fiber-to-the- Premise Network in Washtucna, Washington. Availability of Proposal Docume...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TOWN OF WASHTUCNA BROADBAND PROJECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CULTURAL RESOURCES PLAN Proposals will be received by the Town of Washtucna, located at 165 S Main Street, Washtucna, WA 99371, until 2 p.m., March 1, 2023, for Professional Services for the Public Works Board (PWB) Broadband Project, Town of Washtucna Fiberto- the-Premise. The Town of Washtucna is seeking proposals for a Cultural Resources Plan from interested parties for its proposed Fiber-tothe- Premise Network in Washtucna, Washington: 1....
RITZVILLE –The undefeated and No.1-ranked Colfax girls basketball team continued its dominance of Northeast 2B opponents with a 81-42 win over the Broncos on Friday, Jan. 27. Colfax senior guard Jaisha Gibb started the game with two 3-point shots. The Bulldogs never looked back. She scored 8 of her team's 18 first quarter points as Colfax took an 18-5 lead over Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Kahlotus. In the second quarter, Bulldogs sophomore Brynn McGaughy took care of b...
RITZVILLE - The Broncos boys basketball team pulled off a big win over the Colfax Bulldogs, handing them their third loss of the season in a 64-54 win, Friday, Jan. 26. From the opening tip-off, it was clear Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington came to Gilson Gymnasium to play. Senior Chase Galbreath's aggressive play set the tone early as he drove the lane and attacked the basket to score 11 of the Broncos 18 first quarter points. Adrik Jenkin scored 7 points for the...
WASHTUCNA — Rimrock Grange is raising money through its annual Pork Sausage Event. The Grange is selling meats — German sausage in natural casing and unsmoked, bulk German sausage in plastic bags — to raise funds. The meet is in one-pound increments. In addition to the grange fundraiser, several activities are planned for the community during the month of February. On Feb. 2, the Lion’s Club meets at 6 p.m. Lion’s Club members are seeking volunteers to help with this year’s Independence Day festivities. In addition to...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times February 1, 1923 Plan to Build Swimming Pool Dave Hoefel for the swimming pool committee reported that plans had been made whereby it was believed that $3700 could be raised for a swimming pool. The cost of a pool would be from $2700 to $3500. The location approved was in the southeast corner of the park but it would be necessary to have the consent of the city council. Officers Make Raid at Hatton Sheriff Schafer and Deputies Heddle,...
SPOKANE VALLEY—Historically, postseason basketball at the B level has taken place over four weekends throughout the greater Spokane County area. Four weekends apparently wasn’t enough for District Nos. 6 and 7, as the two added a new wrinkle to the postseason this year: Crossover games Feb. 17-18. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has allotted three boys state berths to District 7, three girls state berths to District 7, two boys state berths to District 6 and three girls state berths to District 6. Ins...
Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series in The Journal. WASHTUCNA – Raised on a 1,800-acre farm with his older brother and sister, Dennis D. Sackmann grew up collecting eggs, feeding pigs and herding cattle on horseback. He also developed an aptitude for mechanical innovation and problemsolving. Later nicknamed "MacGyver" by his family (after the popular television series that aired from 1985-92), the now 65-year-old became a real-life exemplar of the TV c...
RITZVILLE — The Bronco boys basketball team added two wins to its record last week, topping Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 20, and Reardan on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On the road at Kettle Falls, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys never trailed. The Broncos (10-5, 6-4 in league) jumped out to a 19-11 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, expanding their lead to 29-16 by halftime. The third quarter was slower, with the Broncos posting only 3 points, but held the Bulldogs to 6, narrowing the m...
Ritzville woman named to Harding Dean’s List SEARCY, Ark. — A Ritzville woman has made the Dean’s List at Harding University. Jessica Heater, a senior, studying medical humanities, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester. The list is published each semester by University Provost Marty Spears, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-p...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times January 25, 1923 John Dugger Seriously Injured John Dugger, a prominent rancher residing twelve miles west of Ritzville, lies in a serious condition at the home of Mrs. Herman Dehnel in this city as a result of an automobile accident yesterday. Mr. Dugger was coming to town in company with Jacob Hardt in the latter's car. The road was frosty and slick and in some way the car skidded and turned over. Mr. Dugger was injured when the car...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Jan 8-14: Jan. 8 Domestic dispute with both the boyfriend and girlfriend intoxicated. Location not reported. Scheduled pickup of items from a home garage in the 200 block of West Second Street, Lind. Possible burglary in progress in the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. Vehicle broken down in the 400 block of West Davis Road, Othello. Facebook scam reported; location not reported. Crash at the inter...