Malden apples test positive for maggot larvae
MALDEN – The Honeycrisp apples Gov. Jay Inslee brought to Babb Fire victims here were infested with maggot larvae. Whitman County Washington State University Extension Agent... — Updated 9/18/2020
Sign up for energy assistance
ADAMS COUNTY — The Energy Assistance Program OIC of Washington opened registration for winter season assistance September 17. To be eligible, you must live within Adams or Grant County, fall within the income guidelines, show... — Updated 9/17/2020
Saturday afternoons
Have you ever wondered why you became a fan of certain teams? I had a cousin who was a huge Yankee fan even though he lived in this area. Did it have something to do with winning?... — Updated 9/17/2020
Adams County Sheriff's Report
September 5 Suspicious - 2200 block West Rainier Road Othello Complainant advised of a possible burglary at the location, stating the front door of the residence was broken down and noises could be heard inside. Deputies... — Updated 9/17/2020
Sunflower Heights
RITZVILLE – Tina and Colonel Collie were not expecting the sunflowers they planted this year to grow to over 12 feet tall. The seeds, purchased at Ritzville ACE Hardware, were... — Updated 9/17/2020
Slow down and drive sober
RITZVILLE – The Ritzville Police Department recently purchased a Portable Breath Test and Kustoms signal speed measuring device with funds from a grant by the Washington Traffic... — Updated 9/17/2020
Small business grants available
RITZVILLE – A new round of emergency grants is available to local small businesses through Adams County Development Council. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for businesses in the county with up to 20 employees. The grant... — Updated 9/17/2020
City of Lind secures grants for waterline repairs
LIND – The Vulcan Street Waterline Repair Project will be covered by grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. Patrick Sheehy of Century West Engineering reported two grants are available — one for $30,000 and... — Updated 9/17/2020
Window repair work allowed to continue
RITZVILLE – Work begun earlier this month on a window at the Ritzville Public Library was halted last week when a resident protested the repairs being done. In an email to the... — Updated 9/17/2020
Governor visits Malden after wildfire
MALDEN – Don't call them wildfires. Call them "climate fires." That was the message Gov. Jay Inslee gave reporters during a brief appearance about noon today, Thursday, Sept. 10,... — Updated 9/17/2020
Letters to the Editor
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Time to revisit forest management
Not only is the world in the grasp of the COVID-19 pandemic, but America’s western wildlands are burning up as well. Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters California has a dual... — Updated 9/17/2020
Malden/Pine City Fire
“Are you guys ok?” It’s the first thing we say to each other in the Malden/Pine City area these days. Once that question is answered, it is immediately followed by, “Is your house ok?” We lost so much on Labor Day. Our... — Updated 9/17/2020
Livestock sale nets nearly $67,000
RITZVILLE – A total of 29 exhibitors entered 51 total market animals in last week’s Wheat Land Communities Fair Junior Livestock virtual livestock show and sale. Dr. Michael Colle of the University of Idaho evaluated all... — Updated 9/17/2020
Items collected for fire victims
RITZVILLE – A collection of non-perishable items is being taken up for neighbors affected by the wildfires. Diane Kennedy, owner of The Caddy Shack restaurant at the Ritzville Golf Course, said she will have a truck parked in... — Updated 9/17/2020
Ralston Grange shares the love
RITZVILLE – Rose Garden Estates residents were in for a sweet surprise when members of the Ralston Grange sent heart-felt gifts to the assisted living facility Thursday, Sept.... — Updated 9/17/2020
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