Ritzville Council approves TIB applications

The Ritzville City Council approved three applications through the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for construction projects at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The meeting began with Clerk/Treasurer Kris Robbins presenting the council with Show Cause hearings homes in the area whose yard conditions are a concern to the council and the public.

Council stated their concern about the safety and security of the homeowners and public when presented pictures of the conditions of the homes. Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner expressed his concern regarding the fire hazard the homes create due...