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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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COUNCIL POSITION FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA. If interested, please send letter of interest to clerk.washtucna@ gmail.com or 165 S Main St, Washtucna, WA 99371 Published January 25, 2023...
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 — 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...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the start time of the regular meeting scheduled for 1/24/23 to 4pm. January 18, 2023...
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA N O T I C E I S H E R E B Y GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the town council in the town hall 165 S Main St on January 25, 2023, at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on Water improvements: drilling a new well at the railroad site, new motor for the pump and electrical work in the building. AKA Railroad Well funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The town hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably...
RITZVILLE — Davenport off the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos, 55-49, in a Northeast 2B girls basketball matchup Friday, Jan. 14. At the opening tip-off, the Gorillas slapped their full-court press on the Broncos. Their trapping defense resulted in several turnovers that led to a dominant first quarter performance. In the opening quarter, the Broncos made two free throws and converted only 1 of 10 shot attempts. Emalie Jacoby fueled the Gorilla offense with 7 first quarter points en route to an 18-4 lead a...
RITZVILLE — Top-ranked Davenport kept the Broncos corralled Jan. 14, winning, 60-48, in Gilson Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 14. “Every time you come to LRS, you’re going to get a good game,” Davenport Coach Matt Henry said. “Dustan (Arlt) has them coached up real well and they’re a strong athletic team.” The teams matched buckets in the second quarter. Cash Colbert led the Gorillas (14-1, 10-1 in league) with 5 points and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington’s Hunter Dinkins also scored 5. Davenport maintained a 32...
COLBERT — Two local boys brought home medals Saturdary from the Crusader Classic wrestling tournament at Northwest Christian School. Waylon Rosman finished third at 106 pounds and Grabriel “Gabe” Smith third at 182. The Broncos wrestling team tied for 10th place in the 18-team annual tournament. St. Maries, Idaho, dominated the tournament, winning the team title with 342 points, followed by Riverside (Nine Mile Falls) with 182. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos and Pomeroy Pirates tied at 10th with...
1 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times January 18, 1923 Local Brevities Arthur Glander, formerly of Odessa, has been employed by the Ritzville Trading Company to take charge of their harness department which has been given space on the second floor of the main building. A party of Masons drove to Washtucna Saturday night to attend the Masonic installation there. W.H. Kreager acted as the installing officer. Others who went down were N.T. Rider, R.B. Ott, and Phil Bier....
RITZVILLE — The Bronco girls basketball team couldn’t keep pace with the Crusaders on Friday night, but came back Saturday to top the Cougars. On Friday night Jan. 6, the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls fell, 52-31, at Northwest Christian (Colbart). But on Saturday, they held off the Jenkins (Chewelah Cougars), 42-40. Saturday’s game was close, with the Broncos leading by only a point after the first quarter, 9-8. And while they took a comfortable, 25-14, lead to the half, the Cougars would outscore them...
RITZVILLE — The Broncos boys basketball team split with Northeast 2B rivals Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6 and 7. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys topped Jenkins (Chewelah) on Saturday, Jan. 7, a day after falling to Northwest Christian (Colbert) on Friday. In Saturday’s game against the Jenkins Cougars, the local boys never trailed in their 60-47 victory. The Broncos outscored the Crusaders 13-12 in the first quarter and 14-8 in the second to take a 27-20 lead to the locker room at halftime. The Broncos add...
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing wi l l be held by the town council in the town hall 165 S Main St on January 25, 2023, at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on Water improvements: drilling a new well at the railroad site, new motor for the pump and electrical work in the building. AKA Railroad Well funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The town hall is handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably...
5 CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR 2018 & PRIOR YEARS TAXES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 21-2-00039-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, plaintiff vs. Barnes, Michael, Defendants, THIS IS TO CERTIFY I have this day, as Treasurer of Adams County, issued to said county, this Certificate of Delinquency for the following listed taxes, assessments, and interest due and delinquent August 17th, 2021, plus costs to August 17th, 2021, for each parcel situated in Adams...
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQS) TOWN OF WASHTUCNA Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services The Town of Washtucna is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for providing engineering services related to the design and construction administration for the Town Well Improvements Project which includes deepening of the existing well, new well pump motor and column pipe, new mechanical piping and control valves, new...
WASHTUCNA — A Richland man was killed Saturday afternoon on state Highway 26 east of town when he crashed while trying to pass another vehicle. Ricard D. Chandler, 57, of Richland, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Washington State Patrol reported. Chandler was eastbound in a 2004 GMC Envoy on the highway near Milepost 85 at about 4:39 p.m. when the crash occurred, the patrol reported. The patrol reported Chandler attempted to pass another eastbound vehicle, but swerved back to the right to avoid oncoming traffic. W...
5 CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR 2018 & PRIOR YEARS TAXES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 21-2-00039-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, plaintiff vs. Barnes, Michael, Defendants, THIS IS TO CERTIFY I have this day, as Treasurer of Adams County, issued to said county, this Certificate of Delinquency for the following listed taxes, assessments, and interest due and delinquent August 17th, 2021, plus costs to August 17th, 2021, for each parcel situated in Adams...
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQS) TOWN OF WASHTUCNA Request for Qualification Data to Furnish Engineering Services The Town of Washtucna is requesting qualified engineers to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for providing engineering services related to the design and construction administration for the Town Well Improvements Project which includes deepening of the existing well, new well pump motor and column pipe, new mechanical piping and control valves, new...
WASHTUCA — The school’s Music Department will present “A Nod to the Grammy’s” on stage Monday, Jan. 23. The “Black Tie” event will take place in the school gymnasium, 730 E. Booth Ave., at 6 p.m. Event-goers are required to “dress up,” organizers said. The upscale event will feature Charcuterie boards and “mocktails.” Tickets are available at the school or at the door; admission is free for children younger than 5. Funds raised by the gala event benefit the student travel fund....
RITZVILLE — Last year, 2022, was chock full of news. Here’s a look back at top stories from each month: January Hospital suspends visitation RITZVILLE — Citing increased coronavirus cases, East Adams Rural Healthcare is prohibiting patients from having visitors at its 903 S. Adams St. hospital and clinics. The prohibition on visitors comes as Gov. Jay Inslee halts all non-emergent surgeries and medical procedures at hospitals in Washington state. It’s the third time the governor has ordered a halt to all non-eme...
Sheriff’s Office RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Dec. 18-25: Dec. 18 Assist emergency personnel in the 900 block of East Elm Street, Ritzville. Welfare check in the 2100 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Abandoned vehicle blocking roadway in the 300 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Contacted Washtucna Town Hall for notification of a tree in danger of falling in the 100 block of North Main Street, Washtucna. Dec. 19 Man fell in the 1700 block of West B...
5 CERTIFICATE OF DELINQUENCY FOR 2018 & PRIOR YEARS TAXES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS NO. 21-2-00039-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, plaintiff vs. Barnes, Michael, Defendants, THIS IS TO CERTIFY I have this day, as Treasurer of Adams County, issued to said county, this Certificate of Delinquency for the following listed taxes, assessments, and interest due and delinquent August 17th, 2021, plus costs to August 17th, 2021, for each parcel situated in Adams...
BURBANK - The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys basketball team won one and lost one the week before Christmas. The Bronco boys (5-2) were narrowly edged by Columbia (Burbank), 59-57, on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Then they doubled up on Tri-Cities Prepatory, 85-37, on Wednesday, Dec. 21. On the road in Burbank, the game was close the entire time, with both teams battling back and forth. The Coyotes jumped out to a 12-7 first quarter lead, but the Broncos outscored their...
RITZVILLE — The Bronco girls basketball team closed out the year with two wins the week before Christmas. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington girls dunked Columbia (Burbank), 48-32, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, and edged Tri-Cities Prepartory, 44-41, on Wednesday, Dec. 21. On the road against the Columbia Coyotes, the Broncos came out on fire, running up a 15-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Coyotes cut the margin, outscoring Lind-Ritzvillle, 12-8. At the half, the Broncos led the C...
Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Dec. 12-16: Dec. 5 Dec. 12 Leslie Burgeson and Huberto Chavez of Ritzville, 406 E. Cherry Ave, Ritzville, to Leslie Burgeson of Ritzville, gift. Assessed value: $42,900. Dec. 13 Leslie Burgeson of Ritzville, 406 E. Cherry Ave, Ritzville, to Trophy Ridge Homes LLC of Richland, $30,000. Dec. 15 David A. Nelson and Britanny A. Nelson of Washtuca, 205 N. Cherry Lane, Washtucna, to Dillen Fridell and Ellen Sossong of Was...