The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE – When he's not waving to the crowd from a classic car in the Labor Day parade, Jerry Snyder, this year's grand marshal, steers tractors over ground homesteaded and... — Updated 9/19/2023

The Ritzville Rocks float wrapped up its last trip of the year Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Deutschesfest Parade in Odessa. Brian Hille piloted the float supported and organized by... — Updated 9/19/2023

125 Years Ago Adams County News September 21, 1898 Lemen Bros' Circus Ritzville's initial circus was anything but desirable to her people. Monday afternoon Lemen Bros.' circus... — Updated 9/19/2023

The Sprague Days celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, brought dozens of classy chassis and fans to downtown Sprague for two days of parades, cars, music and... — Updated 9/12/2023

The Eastern Washington Eagles were back in Cheney last Saturday defending the Red at Roos Field. At 0-2 I’m sure most people wondered how good this year’s team was. When a... — Updated 9/19/2023

COLFAX - Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey issued a temporary restraining order Monday, Sept. 11, preventing PAC-12 members from meeting until further notice. The... — Updated 9/19/2023

Hundreds of fans turned out Wednesday, Sept. 13, for the annual Othello Rodeo Association's Demolition Derby. Derby winners this year included Chuckie Koepke of Othello, who drove... — Updated 9/19/2023

We are a couple of weeks into the football and volleyball season and fans can start to see where the experienced teams are and where those that maybe rebuilding will eventually end... — Updated 9/12/2023

RITZVILLE – Organizers have announced the official results of the Ritzville Rodeo, which took place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 1 and 2. Here are the results: Bareback – 1.... — Updated 9/12/2023

Dozens of Eastern Washington barrel racers competed in the Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax from Sept. 7-9, in Colfax. Among the riders were Camden Shaver of Lind, who rode her horse... — Updated 9/12/2023

There is an axiom: Don’t let “the perfect” get in the way of the good! That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want... — Updated 9/19/2023

The phrase “first-world problems” has become a punch line – a throwaway statement because it is uttered by people with plenty of gadgets, a reliable food supply and a secure... — Updated 9/19/2023

Over the past few years, our state has witnessed a steady rise in several types of crime. This has caused serious harm in many communities on both sides of the state, and many... — Updated 9/12/2023

Pullman Washington-based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories recently published its 2023 Index of Freedom report. The report ranks all 50 states based on government efficiency,... — Updated 9/12/2023

With students returning to college campuses, it is time to consider other ways for them to pay for tuition, books and living expenses. Too often, they resort to borrowing. Now,... — Updated 9/12/2023

For several months, drivers and businesses have had to endure the sharp increase in fuel prices since the state’s cap-and-trade program – or “cap-and-tax,” as I like to... — Updated 9/5/2023

As you shop for back-to-school supplies for your kids, consider this: The clerks, shelf stockers, truck drivers and factory workers who make that possible can all be legally forced... — Updated 9/5/2023

The state held its special auction for CO2 allowances two weeks ago. When the results were announced, they indicated higher gas prices may be coming. As part of the state’s new... — Updated 8/29/2023

Apparently, the Pac-12 wasn’t the only thing that University of Washington left behind for more money. As the state senator for a legislative district that includes two four-year... — Updated 8/29/2023

Members of Schoonover Hutterite Colony joined in the Deutschesfest celebration last Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 14-17, in Odessa. Both young and old... — Updated 9/19/2023

The annual Othello Fair attracted thousands of visitors last week for a celebration of agriculture. The event included food, fun, livestock, FFA and 4-H exhibits, a... — Updated 9/19/2023

Fun at the Ritzville... — Updated 9/5/2023

Everyone loves a... — Updated 9/5/2023

HARRINGTON - A secondary English teacher here was one of just 70 teachers nationwide to receive the Fulbright Scholarship as part of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms... — Updated 9/5/2023

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff's Office has hired a new evidence technician. Raegan Heist will handle and document evidence, maintain chain-of-custody, organize evidence... — Updated 8/22/2023

Marge Dyck 1932 - 2023 Marjorie "Marge" Ellen Bumgarner Dyck was born on July 10, 1932, to Ralph and Bessie Bumgarner. She was joined by a brother, Robert, 8 years later. She spent... — Updated 9/19/2023

Kathy Kimble Mar. 15, 1949 – Sept. 8, 2023 Kathy Kimble passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sept. 8, 2023, at the age of 74. She was born in Tekoa, Wash. to... — Updated 9/12/2023

William Dean Fode (Billy) 1963 - 2023 William Dean Fode (Billy) of Moses Lake, Wash., left this world on August 14, 2023, at the age of 60. To have known Billy was to know this: he... — Updated 8/29/2023

Anna Jacqueline Kembel Summers Oct. 28, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2023 Jackie Kembel Summers died on Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 94 after a long illness. Brownie, as she was also known,... — Updated 8/29/2023

May 29, 1935- Aug.3, 2023 Joan Patterson, 88, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 3, 2023 surrounded by family. Joan was born and raised in Spokane, Wash. She was one of 10... — Updated 8/15/2023

Margaret Janice Kienbaum Aug.16, 1938 – July 28, 2023 Margaret Janice Kienbaum, 84, passed away July 28, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital, Spokane, Wash. She was born Margaret... — Updated 8/8/2023

Oscar L Olson May 26, 1931-July 28, 2023 Oscar L Olson, 92, long-time resident of Ritzville, Wash., died peacefully on July 28, 2023 after a short illness. Oscar was born on May... — Updated 8/8/2023

Sandra K. Stanton–Heimbigner June 28, 1961 – July 21, 2023 Sandra K. Stanton-Heimbigner passed away July 21, 2023. Sandra was born June 28, 1961 in Goldendale, Wash. She is... — Updated 8/1/2023

Gordon Lee Killian Apr. 2, 1961-July 25, 2023 Gordon Lee Killian, 62, of Potlatch, died Tues. July 25, 2023, at his home due to complications related to prostate cancer. He was... — Updated 8/1/2023