Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southern areas of Spokane County. Moderate rainfall tonight is expected to cause small streams and rivers to rise in southern areas of the county, around... — Updated 10/21/2019
Newhouse raises over $130,000 in third quarter, yet to have a challenger in 2020
Rep. Dan Newhouse, who represents Ritzville and Washington’s Fourth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, reported raising over $130,000 in the previous three months for his 2020 re-election campaign. To... — Updated 10/18/2019
Adams County Sheriff's Office Reports: Oct. 17, 2019
Oct. 6 — A complainant advised that a tan and white colored puppy showed up at his property on the 1300 block of North Wahl Road. The complainant advised that it was ok to give his number to the owner if they called. Oct. 7 ... — Updated 10/17/2019
Lind awarded $750,000 for water service improvement
The town of Lind has been selected by the State of Washington Department of Commerce to receive $750,000 of federal funds to make multiple water-related improvements. The funds come from the federal government’s Community... — Updated 10/17/2019
Level III sex offender relocates to Ritzville
Anthony James Dellwo, a Level III sex offender who was convicted of attempted child molestation in the first degree and assault in the third degree in 2001, has moved to Ritzville,... — Updated 10/17/2019
Teacher Profile Series: LRHS principal Kevin Terris
Kevin Terris has just started his second year as principal of Lind-Ritzville High School, but he has been in education for longer than that. Much longer. "This is my 24th year in... — Updated 10/17/2019
Water pressure to be affected during testing of Ritzville water system
The Ritzville City Public Works Department will be doing testing on the city's water system in the next few weeks, the city announced in a news release on Oct. 14. During this... — Updated 10/17/2019
General election ballots mailed out this week
Ballots for the upcoming general election on Nov. 5 will be mailed out to Adams County voters this week. Voters who require a replacement ballot or need additional voting... — Updated 10/17/2019
Worst Seat In The House: What to watch
It’s crazy how the sports seasons overlap these days. Football gets its start as the Major League baseball season ends. With the playoffs going on now there is a good chance that the official end of the season will be knocking... — Updated 10/17/2019
Lady Broncos go 3-1 in eight-day, four-match stretch
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos volleyball team faced another tough stretch last week, playing four games in eight days. The Lady Broncos went 3-1 during that period, winning all three league matches while dropping a... — Updated 10/18/2019
Schafer continues to lead the way for LRS cross country
The cross country season continues to roll on. While head coach Morgan Hunt's team is made up of mostly new runners, last year's lone girls team runner Linnea Schafer is back and... — Updated 10/17/2019
Broncos continue slide after road loss to Reardan
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team found themselves in a dogfight at the half against the Reardan Indians, but faded in the final two quarters to drop it's fourth... — Updated 10/18/2019
Guest column: Vote yes on I-976 to reject dishonest vehicle taxes
Taxpayers are getting ripped off, everybody knows it, and politicians refuse to fix it. That’s why 352,000 voters signed petitions to get Initiative 976 on the ballot. Taxing a $10,000 vehicle like it’s $25,000 is fraud.... — Updated 10/17/2019
Column: Strengthening our water supply infrastructure
As a farmer, former state Director of Agriculture, and now a Congressman representing one of the most flourishing agricultural regions in America, I fully understand how important it is that we reinvest in the water... — Updated 10/17/2019
Library Corner: Bundle of events on library schedule for children of all ages
As the Youth Services Librarian it’s always hard to narrow down what to write about when it’s my turn for the Library Corner article, because we do so much with the kids in our community every month! One of my main projects... — Updated 10/17/2019
Editorial: Why I'm voting to reject Initiative 976
When it comes to state initiatives on the 2019 general election ballot in Washington state, one of the most important decisions voters will have to make is on Initiative 976, the Tim Eyman-sponsored initiative that would, among... — Updated 10/17/2019
Fall Fest at Ralston Grange set for Sunday afternoon
Fall Fest at the Ralston Grange Hall will be this coming Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Kids from all of the surrounding communities, ages 3 to 12, are invited to take part. There will be games with prizes, craft making, a... — Updated 10/17/2019
Brief: Good Hope Lutheran Church to hold annual Okbtoberfest celebration
Lind’s Good Hope Lutheran Church will be holding its annual Oktoberfest celebration this Sunday, Oct. 20. The event will be located at the Lind Senior Center, at 117 North I St. Sunday morning worship will be held at 9 a.m. at... — Updated 10/17/2019
Larry Steven Anderson
Larry was born in Ritzville to Dan and Alice (Vostral) Anderson on June 28, 1948. Larry passed away on September 9, 2019 due to complications from kidney failure. Larry grew up on... — Updated 10/17/2019
Death Notice: Jack Cross Sr.
Jack Cross Sr. (81) passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Arrangements are being handled by the Danekas Funeral Home in Ritzville,... — Updated 10/17/2019
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