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NOTICE OF AUGUST 6, 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail is Monday, July 27. Deadline for in-person registration and voter updates is Tuesday, August 6th by 8pm at the Adams County Elections Office at 106 W Main St, Ritzville, WA. Election day only in-person registration at the voter service center at 165 N 1st St, Othello, WA. Military voters are exempt from voter registration deadlines. Adams County is a vote by mail county. A ballot will be mailed to each active r...
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING & ADOPTION MEETING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, has prepared the budget for the 2024-25 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 7/23/2024 at 7:00 am at 730 E. Booth Ave., Washtucna, WA, or online via Zoom, for the purpose of adopting the 2024-25 budget and four-year budget plan. Any person may appear at this meeting and be...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the time of the regular meeting scheduled for July 23rd, 2024 from 7 pm to 7 am. Published July 10 and 17, 2024...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the time of the regular meeting scheduled for July 23rd, 2024 from 7 pm to 7 am. Published July 10 and 17, 2024...
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING & ADOPTION MEETING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, has prepared the budget for the 2024-25 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 7/23/2024 at 7:00 am at 730 E. Booth Ave., Washtucna, WA, or online via Zoom, for the purpose of adopting the 2024-25 budget and four-year budget plan. Any person may appear at this meeting and be...
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATES TAKE NOTICE: That Brian Baumann, Baumann Farm Inc. of Washtucna, WA, has made application for change/transfer of water right in order to add one point of withdrawal as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate Nos. G3-01543C and G3-01548C. That Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01543C authorizes the withdrawal of 1400 gallons per minute, 1867-acre feet per...
Surplus Sale The Board of Directors of Washtucna School District #109 has declared old inventory as surplus. List of items available online at www.tucna.wednet.edu. Items are offered for sale to public and private schools in Washington State until 4pm, August 1, 2024. Items remaining will be offered to the public August 15, 2024. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Email [email protected] for information. Published July 3 and 10, 2024...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
WASHTUCNA - This was the place to be in Adams County to celebrate Independence Day, last Thursday, July 4. A small crowd sat in the shadow of Main Street buildings to watch the Independence Day parade. Bassett Park was filled for a community barbecue, compete with hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon and ice cream. And nearly 20 teams signed up to compete in the inaugural Sonny's Iron Slinging Horseshoe Tournament. This year's parade theme was "Country Life." Madison Bartlett of...
Town of Washtucna Washtucna Fiber to the Premise Issue Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Bids Due: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. Estimated Cost of Project: $1,200,000.00 INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Town of Washtucna by Petrichor Broadband, LLC. located at 302 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111, until 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for the general contract for construction of Washtucna Fiber to the Premise Broadband Project located in Adams County, WA. The project consists of constructing...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
Surplus Sale The Board of Directors of Washtucna School District #109 has declared old inventory as surplus. List of items available online at www.tucna.wednet.edu. Items are offered for sale to public and private schools in Washington State until 4pm, August 1, 2024. Items remaining will be offered to the public August 15, 2024. The Board of Directors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Email [email protected] for information. Published July 3 and 10, 2024...
Town of Washtucna Washtucna Fiber to the Premise Issue Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Bids Due: Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 1 p.m. Estimated Cost of Project: $1,200,000.00 INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Town of Washtucna by Petrichor Broadband, LLC. located at 302 N Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111, until 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for the general contract for construction of Washtucna Fiber to the Premise Broadband Project located in Adams County, WA. The project consists of constructing...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
WASHTUCNA — The community will host an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4, complete with a parade, barbecue and horseshoe. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. with the Kiddie Parade marching down Main Street. Registration and lineup begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Main and May streets. As the Kiddie Parade wraps up, a new remote-control vehicle Float Parade will take center stage. Entries will consist of remote-control vehicles serving as platforms for floats themed for “Country Life.” Follo...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from June 6-22: June 6 9:18 a.m. – Suspicious 911 call in the 800 block of South Bluebird Lane, Othello. 10:10 a.m. – Verbal dispute on the 700 block of South Thacker Road, Othello. 1:47 p.m. – Two purses and multiple personal items found on South Steele Road and West Sutton Road, Othello. 2:33 p.m. – Agency assist in the 1300 block of East Birch St., Ritzville. 5:03 p.m. – Information call in the area of South Highway 261, Wa...
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING LOCATION CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the location of the regular June meeting. The meeting will be held 6/25/24 at 7pm at Sonny’s, 250 Main St., Washtucna, WA. Zoom meeting invite information is available by sending a request by email to [email protected]. Published June 19, 2024...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
NOTICE OF MEETING A PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Adams County Mosquito Control District will meet in regular session Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Washtucna Town Hall. David Beus Clerk/Manager Published June 12, 2024...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF WASHTUCNA MAIN WELL DEEPENING The Town of Washtucna (Owner) is requesting Bids for the Main Well Deepening Project. Bids will be received by the Town via online submission only until 11:00 AM June 26, 2024. At that time the Bids will be opened and read aloud in a public web conference via the following link: http://meet.google.com/rbc-vfgi-jzc A bid summary will be issued after opening, emailed to all bidders, and posted on the Varela Website. Scope of Project The project consists of deepening,...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF WASHTUCNA MAIN WELL DEEPENING The Town of Washtucna (Owner) is requesting Bids for the Main Well Deepening Project. Bids will be received by the Town via online submission only until 11:00 AM June 26, 2024. At that time the Bids will be opened and read aloud in a public web conference via the following link: http://meet.google.com/rbc-vfgi-jzc A bid summary will be issued after opening, emailed to all bidders, and posted on the Varela Website. Scope of Project The project consists of deepening,...
RITZVILLE — Move over Bronco alumni, you’re about to get another class. The Class of 2024 will graduate at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. The ceremony will take place in Gilson Gymnasium on Wellsandt Road. Thirty-four students are expected to graduate. This year’s valedictorians are Blake Earle, Harlee Hennings, Brock Kinch and Megan Melcher. Shawn Steinberger is the salutatorian. Other graduations this weekend are: • Kahlotus — 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 • Washtucna — 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1....
8 Years Ago Adams County News May 31, 1899 Dying by the track Ritzville, May 30. – With his right leg and right arm cut from his body, Alfred Barton was found alongside the Northern Pacific railroad track by a train crew about two miles west of Ritzville. The poor fellow was feebly waving a handkerchief to attract the attention of the men on the passenger train. He had been attending school in Ellensburg. He says that he rode on the blind baggage from that place to Lind, w...
Jail Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from May 21-26: May 21 Israel Pinzon-Salas, 39, first-degree child molestation and second-degree child molestation. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. May 22 Estela Dejesus-Gonzalez, 33, arrested for fourth-degree assault-domestic violence. Booked into the Benton County Jail. May 23 Jeffrey Flores, 51, arrested for violating a no contact order. Booked into the Franklin County Jail. Sheriff’s Log RITZV...
8 Years Ago Adams County News May 24, 1899 Merchant Snyder has just had completed on his 80-acre farm in the suburbs, a fine well with plenty of water. A regular old-fashioned camp meeting will be held at Tyler commencing May 25th and continuing about ten days. Rev. Jno. Koch is having a Woodmanse windmill and pump erected on his new well this week by the Ritzville Hardware Co. 100 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times May 22, 1924 S.S. Schuler, contractor, falls dead yesterday...