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OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday, April 8, that moving a county backwards for at least three weeks in his phased reopening plan may provide the impetus to improve vaccination rates. During his press conference, the... — Updated 4/8/2021

PASCO – A new airline has announced it will include service between Pasco and Burbank, Calif., when its flights get off the ground later this month. Avelo Airlines will officially begin service April 28 between Santa Rosa and... — Updated 4/8/2021

DISPATCH LOG RITZVILLE – Here is the dispatch log for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for March 19-25. March 19 False alarm in the 1000 block of South Johnson Road, Othello. Theft of a backpack in the 700 block of South... — Updated 4/6/2021

RITZVILLE – The city Tree Board will be celebrating Arbor Day at the City Park on Wednesday, April 14, and the public is invited. The event begins at 10 a.m. Morning festivities include the presentation of colors by the Boy... — Updated 4/6/2021

MOSES LAKE – Great communication and teamwork on the part of Washington State Patrol troopers and staff is credited for delivering and reviving a newborn along the highway. WSP Spokane Communications Officer (CO) Christine... — Updated 4/6/2021

RITZVILLE – A change to 10-digit dialing is coming to the 509 area code in October. Mandatory dialing of the area code starts Oct. 24, according to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). On that date calls made without... — Updated 4/6/2021

RITZVILLE — Public school students are on Spring Break April 5-9, but spring sports competitions begin the following week. As of April 2, Bronco competitions are as follows: April 13 Golf: League match in Asotin, 12:30 p.m.... — Updated 4/6/2021

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The poor are oppressed by the incompetent. It is a phrase that increasingly rings in my ears as I watch government bureaucracies and politicians provide false hope instead of tangible assistance. The people who pay for these... — Updated 4/6/2021

RITZVILLE – Like last year, Easter services look a little different for congregations across the Inland Northwest for one major reason: COVID-19 is still with us. Despite that fact, churches will still celebrate Easter and... — Updated 4/6/2021

Honor society sponsoring blood drive RITZVILLE — The Lind Ritzville High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive Wednesday, May 12. The blood drive bus will be at Gilson Gym with collection times of 12:30 p.m.... — Updated 4/6/2021