Murray: Funds to improve childcare
OLYMPIA - Low-income families struggling to afford childcare will get some help thanks to a big bump in federal spending. U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington, was in Olympia... — Updated 1/24/2023
Students push for dam breaching
OLYMPIA - A handful of Western Washington activists called for removing Snake River dams in an effort to "save our salmon." Washington Youth Ocean and River Conservation Alliance... — Updated 1/24/2023
Homicide victim's body found near Ewan
EWAN — A Cheney area woman is being held on $500,000 bail in the slaying of her son. Christine Diane Catelli, 58, is charged with second-degree murder (intent to kill), Spokane County Jail records show. She was booked into the... — Updated 1/24/2023
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100 Years Ago Ritzville-Journal Times January 25, 1923 John Dugger Seriously Injured John Dugger, a prominent rancher residing twelve miles west of Ritzville, lies in a serious... — Updated 1/24/2023
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Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Jan 8-14: Jan. 8 Domestic dispute with both the boyfriend and girlfriend intoxicated. Location not reported.... — Updated 1/24/2023
Bill proposes relaxing rules on low-dose cannabis drinks
OLYMPIA — Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and... — Updated 1/24/2023
Dye introduces bill to help men, boys
RITZVILLE — A local lawmaker has introduced legislation to create the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men to address the well-being of boys and men across. “There are many issues that impact men and boys. Yet, there... — Updated 1/24/2023
Sprague names its Citizen of the 2022
SPRAGUE — Julie Murphy was named the 2022 Sprague Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce at the annual Chamber Dessert and Auction on Monday, Jan. 16. Murphy was... — Updated 1/24/2023
Pedestrian underpass in works
RITZVILLE – At the Jan. 17 City Council meeting, Councilman Scott Yaeger announced that the state Department of Transportation is planning a pedestrian walkway underneath... — Updated 1/24/2023
Wheat producer meeting looming
RITZVILLE — Dryland wheat producers will meet Jan. 24 to hear presentations from a number of speakers. The producer meeting runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the American Legion hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave. The program includes... — Updated 1/24/2023
- Council approves sewer camera purchase
- Retiree builds model houses
- Crane festival registration looms
- Chamber meeting scheduled
- Othello pedestrian hit by car
- Cooper joins Schoesler staff
- Fifth-wheel fire
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- Proposed state budget includes rail funds
- Adams county leaders share 2023 plans
- Wrestling league-opener
- Senator: Fuel price rising
- Power, irrigation charges increase
- One dead in Washtucna crash
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- The year 2022 in review
- Decorated truck brings smiles
- Woman shot in head and leg
- Addams to prosecute crimes in Ritzville
- Arrests made in gang-related shooting
- Cunningham outage
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- Ritzville City Council approves 2023 budget
- Council addresses animal shelter issues
- Elected officials sworn in
- Rep. Dye to serve in leadership
- Veteran shares lessons learned
- MTV comes to Ritzville
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- Othello Police Employees recognized
- Othello Shop with a Cop
- City set to adopt final 2023 budget
- Kissler recounts time in Iraq
- Frigid temperatures settle in
- Mailing deadlines loom
- Shop with a Cop
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- Adams County Cops & Courts
- Prank prompts probe
- Sprague Chamber of Commerce to elect officers
- Festivals group gets new board
- Veteran shares Army stories
- Power restored after outage
- Local man arrested for vehicle prowls
- Flag presentation
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- Adams County Cops & Courts
- O'Brien to advocate for Eastern Washington
- Sherriff's Office impounds vehicles
- Snow expected this week
- Deputies recover stolen signs
- Teen arrested in Pic-a-Pop shooting
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- Teens arrested after drunken crime spree
- Boy, cub scouts present donations
- Veterans' remains escorted through county
- Patrols increase ahead of holiday
- Election's Office alarm tripped
- Incumbents retain congressional seats
- Incumbents retain congressional seats
- Garza leads Thompson
- Murray carries King County, wins
- Wagner wins re-election as county sheriff
- Local woman starts delivery business
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- Woman arrested for possession of stolen car
- Golf course restaurant lease discussed
- Columbia Basin Project gains momentum
- General Election Results
- Two residences burn
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- Tri-City bomb squad assists in Othello
- Fumble-causing hit
- Report shows city finances in good shape
- Bronco girls open state against Goldendale
- Didier leads Miller in Franklin County commissioner race
- Raymond has commanding lead in Franklin County sheriff's race
- Largent leads Mahnkey in Whitman County
- Rep. Newhouse likely to retain seat
- Early returns show Thompson leading
- Wagner leading in bid to continue as Adams County sheriff
- Smiley leading 27 counties, but still losing
- McMorris Rodgers leading in every county in district
- Grade schoolers thrill to puppet show
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- Museum volunteers honored
- Candidates at a Glance - Sheriff's Office
- Candidates at a Glance - County Commissioner District No. 3
- Field bids farewell to Jim's Market
- Man wanted for brandishing sawed-off shotgun
- Ritzville Lion's Club to host Turkey Bingo on Nov. 5
- Donations disbursed to Lind fire victims
- Fall Fest in Ralston
- Local veteran returns from Honor Flight
- Spud Spill
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- Othello Couple arrested in child-rape case
- Trunk or Treat
- Reimer annexation hearings slated
- Adams County jobless rate declines
- Free Press recognized
- Othello man facing drugs, gun charges
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- Mystery paint job explained
- Broncos band plays at EWU Homecoming
- Expect to pay more at pump
- Ballots in mail this week
- Washtucna School Menu
- Burglary suspects sought
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- First responder fundraiser a big success
- Teen girl shot to death
- Homecoming 2022
- Avista upgrades Washington Street poles and power lines
- Truck driver falls asleep at wheel on I-90
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- Schwisow highlights concerns about staff despondency
- Adams County Cops & Courts
- Tempers flare at City Council meeting
- Husband charged with first-degree murder
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Ritzville Gun Club results reported
RITZVILLE — Here are the Ritzville Gun Club results from the Jan. 15 shooting competition: 25 — Scott Hennings 23 — Ryan Frederick, Colby Schell 22 — Travis Simonson, Scott Yaeger, Travis Dewald, Asher Cox, Matt Leffel,... — Updated 1/24/2023
Hunting class offered
RITZVILLE — A Hunter Educational course will be offered Jan. 30-Feb. 2. The classroom portion of the program will take place at the Washington State University Extension Office, 205 W. Main Ave., from 5-8:30 p.m. After... — Updated 1/24/2023
Bronco boys top Kettle Falls, Reardan
RITZVILLE — The Bronco boys basketball team added two wins to its record last week, topping Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 20, and Reardan on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On the road at Kettle Falls, the Lind-Ritzville/Spr... — Updated 1/24/2023
Bronco girls close week with two wins
RITZVILLE — The Bronco boys basketball team added two wins to its record last week, topping Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 20, and Reardan on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On the road at Kettle Falls, the Lind-Ritzville/Spr... — Updated 1/24/2023
Three wrestlers win medals
RITZVILLE - Two Lind-Ritzville/Sprague wrestlers won silver and another bronze at their home Bronco Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. Waylon Rosman took second at 113 pounds and... — Updated 1/24/2023
Winning formula
For a lot of years the Gonzaga men’s basketball team was criticized for playing in a weak league. So the Zags scheduled a tough nonconference slate against quality teams in... — Updated 1/24/2023
Davenport corrals Broncos
RITZVILLE — Top-ranked Davenport kept the Broncos corralled Jan. 14, winning, 60-48, in Gilson Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 14. “Every time you come to LRS, you’re going to get a good game,” Davenport Coach Matt Henry... — Updated 1/17/2023
Gorilla girls hold off Broncos
RITZVILLE — Davenport off the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Broncos, 55-49, in a Northeast 2B girls basketball matchup Friday, Jan. 14. At the opening tip-off, the Gorillas slapped their full-court press on the... — Updated 1/17/2023
Two Broncos bring home bronze
COLBERT — Two local boys brought home medals Saturdary from the Crusader Classic wrestling tournament at Northwest Christian School. Waylon Rosman finished third at 106 pounds and Grabriel “Gabe” Smith third at 182. The... — Updated 1/17/2023
Ritzville Gun Club results
RITZVILLE — The Ritzville Gun Club reported the following results from its shoot over the weekend: 25 — William Green 24 — Dave Breazeale 23 — Tyler Frederick, Kyle Bauer, Daniel Mann, Travis Dewald, Scott Yaeger, 22 ... — Updated 1/10/2023
- Broncos win one, lose one
- Another year
- Colfax girls top Broncos, 72-45
- Volleyball awards presented
- Wrestlers compete in Colfax, Pomeroy
- Broncos fall in nail-biter to Colfax
- A few things
- Bronco girls fall to Cardinals, 48-41
- Bronco boys dunk Medical Lake
- Don't forget Garrett
- Broncos rout Cards
- Time for change
- Odessa falls to Liberty Bell, 70-24
- Winter sports season begins
- Annual Turkey Trot slated
- All-League
- Be thankful
- Odessa boys football team opens 1B post-season
- Broncos open state volleyball with one win, one loss
- Recognition
- Broncos finish fifth in state
- Broncos advance to state trophy game
- Broncos sweep Goldendale in state-opener
- Pass-free days slated for 2023
- Broncos season comes to an end
- Too early to play the odds
- Local girls advance to state
- Connell runners compete in state cross country meet
- Lind-Ritzville/Sprague advances to state
- Huskie runners compete in District 5/6 meet
- Broncos wrap up cross country season
- Girls volleyball teams head to districts
- Broncos head to Okanogan
- Purposeful
- Long game ended too soon
- Bronco boys return to gridiron this week
- Golfing for law and fire
- Area girls ranked in volleyball coaches poll
- Local girls spike Gorillas, Bulldogs
- Broncos top Lancers
- Runners compete in Harrington
- Broncos crush Reardan
- In Appreciation
- Bronco girls sweep Crusaders
- Broncos pull off last-minute win
- Broncos run over Crusaders
- Broncos sweep Reardan
- Finally
Recognize school board members
One of the many blessings of living in rural, Eastern Washington is working with great people. In this month of recognizing the selfless sacrifice of school board directors, I feel privileged to work for and with 10 of the best... — Updated 1/24/2023
House bill helps level playing field
Washington state has high tax rates — gas, property, you name it. Government agencies collect billions of tax dollars annually from residents and businesses here. So why then are... — Updated 1/24/2023
Schoesler: Address school maintenance
For the fifth straight year, I’ve introduced a bill that aims to help school districts in Washington address their building-maintenance needs. Senate Bill 5403 would allow school... — Updated 1/24/2023
False spring: Maybe not this time
You’ve heard it said in the Pacific Northwest that, during the winter, we see a long stretch of bleak weather followed by a temporary rise in temperatures around mid-January, a... — Updated 1/17/2023
Back in Olympia
By Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye We are back at the state Capitol for the 2023 legislative session, which began Jan. 9 and is set to last 105 days, ending... — Updated 1/17/2023
Poor now?
The legislative session is in full swing, which means a lot of lawmakers are interested in picking winners and losers. Instead of creating equal opportunities, an equality of... — Updated 1/17/2023
More important things
On January 2nd, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals were playing a big Monday night football game in Cincinnati. Both teams are having a great season and have the... — Updated 1/10/2023
Data Centers Looking to capture heat
Coupled with rapid growth of data centers we rely upon for internet service and information storage is an increased demand for electricity to power millions of computers and cool... — Updated 1/10/2023
Time to change the other Washington
It is time to change the way things are done in our nation’s capital---the “Other Washington!” The year-end Christmas dash to pass a $1.7 trillion spending monstrosity is the... — Updated 1/3/2023
State audit still not followed
The Washington State Auditor has completed a performance audit of the Employment Security Department and has found the agency still has not corrected its systemic performance and... — Updated 1/3/2023
- State should simplify some regulations
- Beef Cattle Mythbuster
- Consumers return to stores to shop
- President Biden deserves some credit
- Abortion push built on lies
- You have plenty to be thankful for this holiday
- Disappointed Biden and USDA offer beeg grants
- President Biden deserves credit for election
- Don't focus on carbon, manage our forests
- With election over, normalcy should return
- Emergency ends, but many remain fired
- Remember veterans with more than flag-lowering
- Letters to the Editor
- Recycling lithium batteries must accelerate
- Crimes increase; education decreases
- New payroll tax in July 2023
- Recovery hinges on return to work
- Too many predators, not enough prey
- Inslee trading money for booster shots
- Our view: Smiley is the best candidate
- Information campaign on aging and long-term care is wise; taking more earnings from workers isn't
Briefs
Ritzville woman named to Harding Dean’s List SEARCY, Ark. — A Ritzville woman has made the Dean’s List at Harding University. Jessica Heater, a senior, studying medical humanities, is among more than 1,200 Harding... — Updated 1/24/2023
Students excel at Big Bend
MOSES LAKE — Several students from Adams County and nearby communities have received academic accolades at Big Bend Community College for fall 2022. To be honored on the Vice President’s List, students must maintain a... — Updated 1/17/2023
Birthday and Anniversaries
LIND — Here are some of the birthdays and anniversaries around town this week, courtesy of the Lind Lion’s Club: Birthdays — Kasey Willis, Jan. 2; Brett Haase, Jan. 4; Hudson Norton, Jan. 5; Rubben Labes and Anna (Kison)... — Updated 1/3/2023
'Nod to the Grammy's' slated for Washtucna
WASHTUCA — The school’s Music Department will present “A Nod to the Grammy’s” on stage Monday, Jan. 23. The “Black Tie” event will take place in the school gymnasium, 730 E. Booth Ave., at 6 p.m. Event-goers are... — Updated 1/3/2023
Local opens Mercantile for holiday season
HARRINGTON - Julie Jacobsen was four months old when her family moved into a farmhouse in the area. "I was just four months old when we moved into the farmhouse we live in now,"... — Updated 12/27/2022
Christmas in Ralston
More than 100 people attended the annual Ralston Grange Christmas Party, the 91st year this traditional community event has been held. After a huge potluck dinner, attendees were... — Updated 12/20/2022
Gobble Up This Turkey Trivia
Roughly 45 million turkeys are sold and cooked for Thanksgiving meals every year in the United States. As families dig into that delicious meal, some may wonder more about the delicious bird before them. Here are some known and... — Updated 11/21/2022
Christmas comes to Ralston
RALSTON – A dinner, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus will usher in the Christmas season in this rural community The Christmas Potluck and Party will take at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Ralston Grange on State Highway... — Updated 11/21/2022
Prepare your car for winter
Summer and fall can stake their claim as road trip season, and even devoted drivers may admit that winter is generally a less desirable time to take to the open road. The elements factor heavily into that reputation, as fewer... — Updated 11/16/2022
Emergency supply kit
Extreme winter weather can make vehicle breakdowns especially dangerous. The National Safety Council encourages drivers to be prepared at all times by keeping these items in the trunk: Properly inflatedspare tire, wheelwrench... — Updated 11/16/2022
Kenneth Wayne Gust
Kenneth Wayne Gust Jun. 14, 1940 – Jan. 14, 2023 Kenneth Wayne Gust, 82, of Ritzville, Wash., passed away on Jan. 14, 2023. Ken was born on Jun. 14, 1940 to Alfred and Violet... — Updated 1/24/2023
Arla June "Kechter" Wright
Arla June "Kechter" Wright Dec. 3 – Jan. 6, 2023 Arla June "Kechter" Wright, 85 of Charles City, died Fri., Jan. 6, 2023 at the Floyd County Medical Center. Graveside services... — Updated 1/17/2023
Edwin Bernard Kendall
Edwin Bernard Kendall Jul. 17, 1933 – Dec. 19, 2022 Edwin Bernard Kendall, 89, was born the second child of four to Joseph and Frances (Higginbotham) Kendall on Jul. 17, 1933, in... — Updated 1/10/2023
Debra L. Sanger
Debra L. Sanger, 64, passed away in Ritzville, Wash., on Dec. 12,... — Updated 1/10/2023
Barbara J. Niendam
Barbara J. Niendam, 91, passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Nov. 26, 2022. Services will be announced at a later... — Updated 1/10/2023
Donald Karl Van Buren
Donald Karl Van Buren Jul. 4, 1936 – Dec. 19, 2022 Don Van Buren (who we lovingly call Papa) passed at home peacefully and started his adventure to heaven to join the love of... — Updated 1/3/2023
Ronald N. Reeve
Ronald N. Reeve Nov. 27, 2022 Ronald N. Reeve passed away Nov. 27, 2022 at the age of 65, after a short illness. Ron was born in Ritzville, Wash.to Neil and Evelyn (Arnst) Reeve.... — Updated 12/20/2022
John G. Schlomer
John G. Schlomer Sept. 29, 1940 – Dec. 13, 2022 John G. Schlomer, lifelong farmer and cattle rancher in the Benge/Winona area, passed away Tues., Dec. 13, 2022 at the Pullman... — Updated 12/20/2022
Floyd Alvin "Skip" Thompson
Sept. 30, 1935 – Dec. 7, 2022 Floyd Alvin 'Skip' Thompson passed away on Wed. Dec. 7 2022. Skip was born in Bremerton, Wash. on Sept. 30, 1935 to Norman and Maude Thompson.... — Updated 12/13/2022
Melette Moore
Melette Moore, 81, wife of Richard “ Dick” Moore, passed away on Nov. 24, 2022. A Remembrance Service and meal will be held Dec. 6, 2022 at the Kahlotus Grange, Highway 21, Kahlotus at 12:30 PM. Graveside blessing to follow... — Updated 11/29/2022
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