Judge expected to rule in favor of city, clear path for abatement of former high school

Adams County Superior Court Judge Brian Miller appears poised to rule in favor of the City of Ritzville in its efforts to address the crumbling old high school.

At press time this week, the court was due to conduct a brief hearing Wednesday to review and possibly sign off on a plan presented by the city’s attorneys that would allow the city to convey the property to a new owner through a receivership.

As part of the process any new owner would need to be able to demonstrate they have the resources and ability to repair or demolish the building in a timely manner.

Miller previously ruled that t...