County to vacate right of way in Ralston

Katie Teachout, The Journal | Last updated Mar 16, 2021 12:50pm0

RITZVILLE – County commissioners held a 15-minute public hearing Monday, Mar. 15, regarding vacation of a portion of streets and alleys within the original town of Ralston.

County Engineer Scott Yaeger said notices had been posted at the locations 20 days prior to the public hearing.

A notice of public hearing published Feb. 24 and Mar. 3 in the Journal included the written description of the streets and alleys to be vacated.

A couple of local residents had questions answered during the public hearing.

"I find the general condition of the described streets and alleys is an unopened right of way with no improvements," Yaeger said. "A right of way is not needed for future county use, and the vacation would benefit the public in general."

Yaeger recommended the vacation, and said he will present a resolution for the commissioners to sign next week.

Author Bio

Katie Teachout, Editor

Katie Teachout is the editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Previously, she worked as a reporter at The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, the Oroville Gazette-Tribune, Northern Kittitas County Tribune and the Methow Valley News. She is a graduate of Western Washington University.