Trump, Biden rematch looms
RITZVILLE - Following the Tuesday, March 12, primary in Washington and other states, its appears that voters will see a rematch in the race for U.S. President. Both former... — Updated 3/13/2024
Chamberlin arrested in burglaries
RITZVILLE - The Grant County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted in connection with a rash of burglaries in Ritzville. Marcus James Chamberlin, 33, was apprehended by the Grant... — Updated 3/13/2024
Sheriff releases February statistics
RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office has released its crime statistics for February. According to the data, 298 calls were made to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office during February, indicating a steady level of... — Updated 3/12/2024
Man wanted after high-speed chase
RITZVILLE - The Adams County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of Daniel Wayne Gill, who is wanted on multiple charges, including eluding law enforcement,... — Updated 3/12/2024
Deputies arrest man for resetting odometers
RITZVILLE — After several months of investigation, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for resetting or reversing vehicle odometers. Reynaldo “Rey” Valdez Garza Jr., 52, faces charges of second-degree... — Updated 3/12/2024
Public Records
Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from March 4–8: March 8 Silver Flamingo Corp. of Spokane Valley, 407 W. First Ave., Ritzville, to Ferraiuolo... — Updated 3/12/2024
FROM THE FILES
125 Years Ago Adams County News March 15, 1899 Hard at Work A private letter from our worthy young townsman, A. F. Rosenoff, informs us that he is settled down to hard work and... — Updated 3/12/2024
Initiative gives more leeway on police pursuits
OLYMPIA — Just three years after the Legislature implemented restrictions on police pursuits, lawmakers backtracked after an initiative received overwhelming voter support. The new rules on engaging in high-speed pursuits... — Updated 3/12/2024
Council debates change order
RITZVILLE – At the March 5 City Council meeting, Ben Varela of Varela Engineering was on hand to describe a change order for the Well No. 8 pump station project. The change order totaling $151,146, including sales tax, had five... — Updated 3/12/2024
County waits on new COVID rules
OTHELLO — Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s change in recommended protocols relating to COVID-19 infections, Adams County will take a wait-and-see approach. Last Week, Director Vicki Guse said Adams... — Updated 3/12/2024
Musical Chairs
The college basketball season is nearing March Madness time. The Power 5 conferences ended their season last weekend and will move on to their conference tournament while many... — Updated 3/12/2024
Sports Briefs
Top saddle bronc horse laid to rest RITZVILLE — Rodeo media is reporting that one of the top saddle bronc horses of the last 20 years has died. Spring Planting, 22 years old, was the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s... — Updated 3/12/2024
State unveils northern pike plan
LAKE ROOSEVELT - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a "rapid response" plan to take extraordinary measures to kill northern pike found in waterways like Lake... — Updated 3/13/2024
Tree farms are part of climate solution
As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts have gone unrecognized. The... — Updated 3/12/2024
Letters to the Editor
Congresswoman can try to influence Speaker Johnson Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump... — Updated 3/12/2024
Ralston Grange planning Easter egg hunt
RALSTON — Ralston Grange's annual Easter egg hunt is slated for Saturday, March 23. According to Randy Roth, the event starts at 9 a.m. at Keppler Memorial Park, located on state Highway 261, near the grange hall. "Kids of all... — Updated 3/13/2024
Gefre crowned Miss Ritzville
RITZVILLE – More than 200 family members, friends and residents cheered and applauded Sunday, March 10, as judges awarded this year's Miss Ritzville title to high school junior... — Updated 3/13/2024
Blood drives set for Connell, Othello
CONNELL — The American Red Cross is asking area residents to consider donating blood this month at two local events. On Thursday, March 14, Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark Road, will host a blood driver from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.... — Updated 3/12/2024
Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from March 13-29: Anniversaries March 13 — Steven and Holly Thompson March 14 — Brent and Jacque Bowman Birthdays March 13 — Kayla Garinder and... — Updated 3/12/2024
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA-23-965432-BF Title Order No.: 230419529-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of... — Updated 3/12/2024
ADAMS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR (SURVEYING SERVICES) FOR THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS EVIDENCE BUILDING
ADAMS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR (SURVEYING SERVICES) FOR THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS EVIDENCE BUILDING Adams County is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from a Consulting firm and or firms with expertise in Land... — Updated 3/12/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural... — Updated 3/12/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE DCI Engineers, Matt Gibb, 707 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201-4412, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The... — Updated 3/12/2024
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE OF MEETING A PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Adams County Mosquito Control District will meet in regular session Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Mosquito District Office at 2031 W Highway 26 in Othello.... — Updated 3/12/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Branden Rader and Tiffany Jo Spencer of Ritzville, WA on February 13, 2024, under Water Right Application No. G3-30978, filed for a permit to appropriate... — Updated 3/12/2024
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Kagele Acres Inc. of Odessa, WA, has made application for... — Updated 3/12/2024
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER SUPERSEDING CERTIFICATES STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER SUPERSEDING CERTIFICATES STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Pants Mountain Properties LLC of Odessa, WA, has made... — Updated 3/12/2024
NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION
NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on February 27, 2024, made a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application.... — Updated 3/12/2024
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) is seeking qualified contractors, agencies & organizations to provide in-home respite services. These services are for pre-determined unpaid... — Updated 3/12/2024