October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024
Rural counties experience more traffic deaths per capita compared to their urban counterparts, due in part to slower emergency response times, higher speed limits, and risky driving behavior like not wearing seatbelts. Six lane interstates and city streets in densely developed urban areas aren't more dangerous than open stretches of highway, no matter how nasty rush hour traffic may get. An analysis by The Daily Yonder shows that traffic deaths are higher in rural counties,...
Concerns over youth mental health and academic performance are driving lawmakers to revive a decades-long debate in public schools: how to keep kids off their phones in the classroom. Florida moved first in the summer of 2023 by passing a law requiring all schools to prohibit cellphone use during school days, prohibiting social media use on schools' internet, and requiring that grades 6-12 learn about the "social, emotional, and physical effects of social media." Now, dozens...
If you have decided to try listing your property for recreational activities, LandTrust shares the most important things to consider. First, what activities are possible for you to offer, such as hunting and fishing. You may also consider other activities that are becoming more popular and more marketable, such as bird watching, star gazing, agricultural experiences (farm/ranch vacations, tours, etc.) as well as hiking and camping. Secondly, think about what you want to offer...
PASCO — With less than 30 days to go in the Nov. 5 general election, a county auditor and state representative want to intervene in an effort to sweep away the constitutional residency requirement to vote. Franklin County Auditor Matt Beaton of Pasco and 19th Legislative District Rep. Jim Walsh of Aberdeen, both Republicans, are seeking to require to state elections officials to follow the state Constitution or go about a legal change to residency requirements. At issue is the unilateral decision by Secretary of State...
Construction on the Maverik Adventure's First Stop gas station and convenience store is continuing along State Highway 261 near the Interstate 90 interchange. The pumps are installed, pavement complete and awning is...
WASHTUCNA — Three farms in Adams County have received Rural Energy for America Program grants to be used to upgrade business operations through energy projects. The farms are located in the Washtucna, Warden and Othello areas. Baumann, Baumann and Baumann, a wheat farm at 510 S. Bauer Road near Washtucna, will receive $68,868 to purchase and install spray foam insulation, grant officials said. In addition, the grant will cover installation of an automated shop door and heat pumps. “The project will result in about $600...
RITZVILLE - A couple who relocated here from the Seattle area has opened a new welding and machine shop in town. Todd and Natalie Lewis opened Lewis Welding and Fabrication at 206 E. Broadway Ave. on Sept. 3. Todd Lewis, 57, is the fourth of five generations of iron workers in his family. His son, The shop itself isn't new to Ritzville; it opened in 1939. "Then, it was more of a machine shop than welding," Lewis said. And welding and fabrication are nothing new to Lewis, who...
100 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Oct. 9, 1924 NEW DOCTOR LOCATES IN RITZVILLE As a number of people have inquired concerning Dr. H.R. Bankerd, who recently located permanently to Ritzville, the following personal facts will be of interest. Dr. Howard R. Bankerd was born in Ohio in 1875. He graduated from high school and the Ada, Ohio business college. Taught in the pbulci schools in Ohio, he graduated from Ohio Northern University Liberal Arts Course in 1899... in...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Sept. 22-28: Sept. 22 12:30 a.m. – Domestic call on the 900 block of North Wahl Road, Ritzville. 7:37 a.m. – Possible missing person on the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. 11:13 a.m. – Report of a code violation via illegal burning on the 100 block of West Sixth St, Lind. 2:39 p.m. – Animal problem on the 700 block of South Ridge view loop, Idaho. 3:16 p.m. – Fire reported on the 100 block...
PACKARD — A motorist eastbound on Interstate 90 was hospitalized Oct. 4 when his vehicle hit a deer. Vicente I. Vara Collado, 30, of Federal Way, was transported to a Moses Lake hospital for treatment of crash-related injuries. According to the Washington State Patrol, Collado was eastbound in his 2018 Honda HR-V at about 10:05 p.m. when he struck a deer. The vehicle overturned at the scene of the crash about 27 miles west of Ritzville. As of press time, the patrol had not reported if Collado was wearing a seatbelt or if...
A parlay is the most enticing of sports wagers, offering the chance to multiply your earnings exponentially. But it's a trap. Rather, parlays are huge winners for sportsbooks. The bet, in which two or (many) more gambles are combined, is popular among speculators and casinos alike. Instead of placing two single bets at even money, for example, you can combine them—and boost your potential payout. Your odds of winning, however, drop from 50% each to 25%, and when you stack...
So I’m sure that you heard about the passing of Pete Rose. Most people either hated him or loved him. There were very few sports fans that didn’t have an opinion. Rose was the all-time Major League hits leader with over 4000 hits. Rose played for the Cincinnati Reds or when he played they were known as the Big Red Machine. He played five different positions in the infield and outfield and earned two gold gloves. He was a part of three World Series championships, three...
CHEWELAH - A two-score, first-quarter deficit was too much for the Broncos to overcome Friday, Oct. 4, as they fell 21-14 to the Jenkins Cougars. The Cougars opened scoring with a 21-yard pass from Noland Jeanneret to Miles Krausz for a first-quarter touchdown. The point-after failed, and Jenkins took a 6-0 lead. Before the Broncos could put points on the board, a Lind-Ritzville/Sprague fumble was returned for a second TD by the Cougars. The hometown team added a 2-point...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Lind-Ritzville/Sprague high school cross country team members struggled to break into the Top 200 in the very competitive Battle for the 509 meet at the Spokane Polo Grounds. With more than 1,000 athletes competing, runners were split into brackets based on their times this season. Bronco senior Cameron Christianson paced his team with a 205th place finish in 20:23.20 in the boys Varsity Red heat, in which runners had an average time higher than 18 minutes....
RITZVILLE — Two 2023-24 state runner-up volleyball teams squared off Oct. 3, but only one team remained undefeated. The Freeman Scotties girls volleyball team topped the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos, 3-0. It was the first loss of the year for the local girls. Individual statistics were not reported for the game. The Scotties are ranked No. 3 in the state and the Broncos (8-1) are ranked No. 6 in Class 2B. The undefeated Scotties (8-0), previously a Class 1A school, were dropped to Class 2B sports this season by the...
It’s a bit premature to say the bell tolls for community newspapers. Sure, big city media printing the same diatribe you see on television is declining. (That’s because the city media moguls have forgotten their place in society.) And sure, with the Googles of the world, cellphones and social media have impacted our advertising, which, by the way is how we pay our bills. But in our community newspapers, we haven’t forgotten our place. Our reporters shop in the same...
Recently state schools superintendent Chris Reykdal announced that he plans to ask the legislature for another $2.9 billion for public education. This would be on top of the current $20.1 billion education budget. Like the changing leaves of Fall, every year around this time Reykdal asks for more money. Let’s ask ourselves, Will pouring in more money make a difference to children? The data shows the answer is “No.” For years the state has increased education spending,...
LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Oct. 19-15: Anniversaries Oct. 10 — Brad and Darlene O’Neill Oct. 15 — Pastor Steve and Kim Schofstoll Birthdays Oct. 10 — Debbie L. Kohm, Cody Kulm, Ronny Davis and Haylley Ramos. Oct. 11 —Corine Branson-Larson, Willy Perez, Evelyn Strohmaier and Luke Philips. Oct. 12 — Andrea Steinmetz and Camden Stout Oct. 13 — Michelle Smith Oct. 14 — Glenn Aby Jr. and Ryder Senn Oct. 15 — Nathan...
Enjoyed visiting with so many Welcome to My Kitchen readers who came to Deutschesfest in Odessa, this past weekend. Looking forward to receiving all the recipes we talked about. Over the next few weeks I will be testing the recipes I recently received from several readers and plan to have them in the next column. Near freezing nights in the last week are bringing area gardens to the end of their productive season. Time for relish, and soup recipes to use up the last of the...
RITZVILLE — More than three dozen businesses and agencies will be on hand Thursday, Oct. 10, to showcase career opportunities in the Adams County area. Students from Lind-Ritzville, Harrington and Washtucna high schools will be issued a “passport” to help them keep track of business and governmental jobs highlighted by the Lind-Ritzville Career Showcase. The showcase, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is being organized by Kyle Niehenke, executive director of the Adams County Development Council. “The goal...
Jerry C. Branson Apr. 12, 1930- Sept. 22, 2024 Jerry C. Branson, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Lind, Wash. on Sept. 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 12, 1930, in Spokane, Wash., to Leslie and Laura Branson, Jerry spent his early childhood in Belknap, Sanders County, Mont., near Little Beaver Creek. In 1936, his family moved to a wheat farm in Lind, Wash., where he became a proud resident and graduated from Lind High School in 1948. While in...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, at 1:30 pm in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington, for the purpose of hearing the following matter: DECLARING THE FOLLOWING Public Works Department Equipment Surplus Item Inventory Number 1991 – NWBLD Office Building Lind Maintenance Office VIN # - 90739 Title # 9108806512 LIC # - %020161 All persons may appear and be heard at...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR GRANT COUNTY NO. 24-4-00179-13 In the Matter of the Estate of, BERNICE B. MELCHER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the...
