Snyder continues proud legacy
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
Democrats oppose special session
OTHELLO – Democratic leaders say they are willing to let a federal court redraw the disputed boundaries of the 15th Legislative District to better reflect its Latino population. The district includes Othello, Pasco, Grandview,... — Updated 9/19/2023
Travel season finale
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
Cemetery mapping approved by council
RITZVILLE – The City Council unanimously agreed to map Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, pending approval of a $50,000 grant offered by the state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. If approved by the state, the... — Updated 9/19/2023
Othello man charged in attempted shooting
OTHELLO – A local man is in the Benton County Jail facing charges in connection with an attempted shooting in Othello on Sept. 8. Dario Ochoa Jr., 23, remains in jail on a first-degree assault charge, records show. He is being... — Updated 9/19/2023
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Jail Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reported the following individuals in custody from Sept. 10-18: Sept. 13 Jeol Zaragoza, 29, violation of a domestic violence protection order. Booked into... — Updated 9/19/2023
FROM THE FILES
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
School enrollment remains steady
RITZVILLE – Student enrollment in Lind-Ritzville schools is steady. Total enrollment for all schools in the Lind-Ritzville cooperative clocked in at 588 students this year, according to schools Superintendent Don Vanderholm.... — Updated 9/15/2023
Sprague Days brings cars to town
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
Fair and Rodeo return to Othello
OTHELLO – The annual Othello Fair and Rodeo returns to Adams County this week, with events running from today through Saturday, Sept. 13-16. The fair brings a midway, carnival rides, live music, livestock, 4-H and FFA projects.... — Updated 9/12/2023
- Let 'er buck!
- Othello man arrested for arson
- Railroad replaces panels at crossings
- New road deputy
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- Hearing loss may be due to COVID 'vaccines'
- Ice Age Institute plans busy September, October
- Job fairs set for high schools
- Party declarations certified
- And That's a Wrap
- High Court: Employee records are public
- Balfe named Sprague grand marshal
- 'Bushels of fun' planned for fair
- City water system work underway
- Quincy man faces child-sex crimes
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- Fire on a Cop
- Washington top blueberry state
- Winona Fire contained
- Gray Fire burns near Medical Lake
- Truck overturns, sparks fire near Dusty
- Nuisance properties are still a hot topic
- Flexing their water wings
- Tractor crash
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- Your chance to be a deputy
- Couple arrested in drive-by shooting
- Othello man killed in Mesa crash
- Colorful cockatoo
- McMahan observes wheat harvest
- Rider killed near Tokio
- Commissioners consider coroner-law change
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- Wrapping up harvest
- Troopers step up patrols
- Heat wave hits Eastern Washington
- Walsh to lead state Republicans
- Yaeger, Bartlett to face off for mayor
- Renegades wrap up season
- Development director shares hope, frustration
- Unofficial Election Results
- Nuisance properties upset resident
- From the Files
- Toddler hit by car
- Black bear spotted
- USDA sets farm loan rates
- Conservation project applications due Oct. 20
- Public Records
- New Deputy
- Schmunk, Weidemann lead
- Ritzville candidates take forum stage
- Centennial wedding anniversary scheduled
- Wheat harvest shows low-yield, so far
- Lind council postpones rule changes
- Five arrested after trying to pay for sex
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- Harrington music teacher arrested, jailed
- Commodity prices rising, but not as fast as costs
- Incumbents ahead in Odessa
- Hart dominating Connell council race
- Voters favoring ballot measures
- Quinn, Verhey lead Ritzville council races
- Yeager, Bartlett lead Ritzville mayoral race
- Schmunk, Weidemann lead Lind primary election races
- Ritzville man killed in crash on U.S. 2
- Othello man arrested for child rape
- Disc dogs fly high
- Forum shines light on candidates
- Man arrested near Othello for arson
- West Nile virus detected in mosquitos
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- Commissioners discuss help for local veterans
- Resident calls for Lind transparency
- Council selects site for broadband building
- Homicide victim's remains found
- Wildfires prompt interstate closures
- Bell recall effort fails
- Loop representing Ritzville
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- Rehaume takes over police
- Three killed in Othello-area crash
- Gunshots lead to investigation
- Public Records
- Council moves forward on Well No. 7
- Christopher Olson
- Jamie Schmunk
- Myra Horton
- Heather Reed
- Richard Baldwin
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- Denise Snead
- Brianna Osborn
- PJ Jacobsen
- James Dworshak
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- Keanu Niezwaag
- Glen Stockwell
- Jack Curtis
- Cory Bartlett
- Fires burning near Ritzville, Sprague
- Junior grangers finding acceptance in fairs
- Music on Main sizzles
- Mosquito spraying sparks outrage
- Candidate forum being considered
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- Fun in the sun
- Sheriff explains shooting impact
- Three officers placed on leave
- Online academy graduates first student
- Music on Main returns to city
- Three killed in head-on crash
- Inmate convicted in jail attack
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- Countywide burn ban in effect until Sept. 30
- New burger shop opens in Odessa
Go Eags
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
PAC-12 future in Colfax court
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
Golf fundraiser set
OTHELLO – Area law enforcement officers and firefighters and their supporters will face off Oct. 7 in the annual Red and Blue Benefit Tourney. The tournament will take place at the Othello Golf Club, 2269 W. Mockingbird Lane.... — Updated 9/19/2023
Broncos cage Tri-Cities Prep, 36-12
PASCO – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team remains undefeated this season after rolling over Tri-Cities Prep, 36-12, during a non-league matchup at Chiawana High School on Friday, Sept. 15. It was the closest matchup... — Updated 9/19/2023
Othello Demolition Derby
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
Bronco girls head to Colfax undefeated
RITZVILLE – The Broncos girls volleyball team was set to take on its toughest league rival on Tuesday night, Sept. 19, when it was scheduled to travel to Colfax. This year, however, the league leaders are different. Where... — Updated 9/19/2023
Lind-Ritzville runners compete in Wenatchee
WENATCHEE – Broncos cross country team members faced off against some of the fastest long-distance runners Saturday, Sept. 16, in Walla Walla Point Park. Here are the local results from the meet: Middle School, 1.55 miles Boys... — Updated 9/19/2023
What it takes
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 Rodeo results announced
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
Palouse barrels
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
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- Broncos tune up at jamboree
- Wildlife board rejects spring bear hunting, again
- Webb's Slough thrills and spills
- Ladies golf tournament returns
- Lucky hunters get extra shot
- The Grim Reaper
- Friday Night Lights ... at Ritzville pool
- Smoke prompts practice changes
- Fall sports get underway
- Happy new season
- Sturgeon season set for Lake Roosevelt
- Sucks to be you
- Swim team takes second overall
- Othello receiving $850,000 for park
- The Good Parent
- Overcoming obstacles
- Berquist wins roping prize money
- Emotional rescue
- The price one pays
- Riding in Cheney
- The Value System
- Campfires banned at Lake Roosevelt
- Freedom Rodeo results announced
- Swim lessons, wedding on tap for assistant manager
- To rout, or not to rout
Banning diesel truck is reckless
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
Ag laws show first-world mindest
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
Do you feel safer?
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
State score low on freedom index
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
Military service to America avoids student debt
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
'Gag order' issued on gas rates
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
Workers deserve right to work
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
Trump fulfills emotional needs for supporters
Early in Barack Obama’s presidency, Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his most important achievement would be to make Obama a one-term president. Ever since, McConnell has opposed anything Democrats... — Updated 9/5/2023
Gasoline prices to climb higher
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
UW cashing in on foreign students
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
- Kudos for Holden Mine site cleanup
- Pennies at the pump add up
- Fire, other personnel saved Ritzville
- Lie or an 'ad lib'
- Parents flee public schools
- Idahoans support dams on Snake
- Identity overrides data
- Cherry season sweetens economy
- Opt-out measure looms
- Brainwashing before our eyes
- Red tape shackles business
- Another shot at WA Cares
- Don't give into late-night cravings
- Our state's fireworks law needs updating
- School choice growing
Colony enjoys Odessa celebration
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
Sun sets on the fair
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
Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries
The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Sept. 1-20: Birthdays Sept. 1 – Megan Undeberg and Sue Nichols Sept. 3 – Jaque Laird, Cora Reimer, Shane Strohmaier and Trudy Davey Sept. 4 – Mitch... — Updated 9/19/2023
Fall, a great time to be alive
Fall is the polishing time. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. For some reason, the spirit that guides us made our experiences in fall the peak of the year’s efforts. For animals, both wild and domestic, it is the rut, the... — Updated 9/12/2023
Harrington teacher receives scholarship
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
Clark: Welcome back, Washtucna students
Welcome back to another exciting school year in Washtucna. As we prepare to open the doors once again, I am thrilled to extend my warmest greeting to all our students, as well as those who are joining us for the first time. The... — Updated 8/22/2023
Washtucna teachers announce school supply lists
WASHTUCNA – School District teachers have released a list of needed classroom supplies, just in time for the 2023-24 school year to begin. Supply lists are: Mrs. Sitton’s kindergarten and first-grade -- Pencils (no pens),... — Updated 8/22/2023
Heist hired as evidence technician
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
- Benge woman buys Sonny's
- Welcome to My Kitchen
- Newspaper staffers to be recognized
- National Night Out planned
- Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries
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- Volunteers refurbish antique header box
- Students earn academic honors
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- Museum to remodel condemned building
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- School ag program tops state
- Two graduates receive AgWest scholarships
Marge Dyck
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
Roderick (Rod) A. Kinch Sr.
Roderick (Rod) A. Kinch Sr. (93) passed away on Saturday Sept. 2, 2023 in Ritzville, Wash. Full obituary and service information will be coming at a later... — Updated 9/12/2023
Kathy Kimble
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)
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
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
Joan Patterson
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
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
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
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
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
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