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 By Dale Brown    News 

Juvenile court cases move to Othello

RITZVILLE — For the past decade, the courthouse has been the site of all Adams County Superior Court cases, including adult and juvenile dockets. Newly appointed Superior Court Judge Peter Palubicki is changing that. “We will... — Updated 3/26/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News 

Property owners fix nuisance issues

RITZVILLE – Following a Tuesday, March 19, show-cause hearing, the City Council determined property at 105 W. Sixth Ave. is no longer a “nuisance” as defined by Article III of the city code. The decision comes about a month... — Updated 3/26/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News 

Comprehensive plan emphasizes housing

RITZVILLE – During a City Council meeting March 19, consultant Aren Murcar of SCJ Alliance of Spokane presented an update to the city’s comprehensive plan — including a housing element based on the 2023 housing action plan.... — Updated 3/26/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    Neighbors 

Two awarded Eagle Scout honors

RITZVILLE – Two local boys received scouting's highest honor at a well-attended Court of Honor at the headquarters of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers on March 10.... — Updated 3/26/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    Neighbors

Gefre crowned Miss Ritzville

RITZVILLE – More than 200 family members, friends and residents cheered and applauded Sunday, March 10, as judges awarded this year's Miss Ritzville title to high school junior... — Updated 3/13/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Council debates change order

RITZVILLE – At the March 5 City Council meeting, Ben Varela of Varela Engineering was on hand to describe a change order for the Well No. 8 pump station project. The change order totaling $151,146, including sales tax, had five... — Updated 3/12/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Five juniors vie for Miss Ritzville title

RITZVILLE - Five Lind-Ritzville High School juniors will vie for the title of Miss Ritzville 2024. Finalists will represent the town in parades and community events throughout the s... — Updated 3/5/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Niehenke pursuing economic growth

RITZVILLE – The Adams County Development Council executive director describes himself as a salesman for the county. "On any given day, I'm working with Ritzville City Council on... — Updated 3/5/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

County broadband moving closer

RITZVILLE – Adams County Public Works Director Todd O’Brien updated county commissioners on the construction of a broadband network slated to serve Lind, Othello and Ritzville during their Feb. 20 meeting. “From my... — Updated 2/27/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Consultants assess Adams County jail

RITZVILLE – At the request of the Adams County Sheriff's Office, two consultants affiliated with the National Institute of Corrections spent three days last month touring the... — Updated 2/20/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

County workforce shrinks

RITZVILLE – Adams County’s labor force is getting smaller, but fewer people are unemployed. State Regional Labor Economist Donald Meseck recently released a report analyzing the changes in the Adams County labor market between... — Updated 2/13/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Council considers development priorities

RITZVILLE – The City Council pondered downtown development priorities, traffic impact fees, First Avenue road improvements and the Well 8 pump station during its Feb. 6 meeting. During the public comment portion of the meeting,... — Updated 2/13/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    Neighbors

Theater group restarting in Ritzville

RITZVILLE – Dede Boyer couldn't stay idle for long. "I like to stay busy," she said. "When I was no longer on the City Council, I thought 'What am I going to do with myself?'" In... — Updated 2/13/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Flyckt frustrated with state judicial system

RITZVILLE – Adams County Prosecuting Randy Flyckt isn’t satisfied with the current legislative environment and the state of Washington’s judicial system. He recently sat down with The Journal to explain how the system works... — Updated 2/6/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    Neighbors

'Take Your Child to the Library Day'

RITZVILLE – Carnegie Library sponsored "Take Your Child to the Library Day" on Friday, Feb. 2. Staff members met children at various stations throughout the building. Alice in... — Updated 2/6/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Palubicki reflects on career path

RITZVILLE – K. Peter Palubicki was happy with his job as Adams County chief deputy prosecuting attorney, a position he'd held since 2017. But on his wife's birthday last year,... — Updated 1/30/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Beauty shop offers variety of services

RITZVILLE – When Amber Moore and Karissa Scott were renting space at Kim Yaeger's Hair Center on Main Avenue, they learned that a building on North Washington Street had become... — Updated 1/30/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Green sworn in as city councilman

RITZVILLE - A new city councilman was sworn into office during a meeting Jan. 16. William Green took a seat on the City Council, filling the unexpired Ward No. 3 position left... — Updated 1/23/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Porky's Clubhouse lease renewed

RITZVILLE — City Council members unanimously agreed Jan. 2 to renew the city’s lease with Porky’s Clubhouse Grill for the municipal golf court clubhouse. The restaurant owner, Jackeline Pacheco, is an Arizona native who... — Updated 1/23/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Sheriff recognizes 'heroism'

RITZVILLE – At a well-attended award ceremony on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10, Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner shared his admiration for law enforcement employees who... — Updated 1/16/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Reports on jail, internet presented

RITZVILLE – Public Works Director Todd O’Brien provided updates on the progress of jail repairs and countywide broadband during the Jan. 9 Adams County Commission meeting. O’Brien said the county is waiting for cost... — Updated 1/16/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

McCormick details Massey arrest

RITZVILLE – Police Chief Dave McCormick shared some of his department’s actions leading to the Dec. 30 arrest of Brian Scott Massey during the Jan. 2 City Council meeting. Massey, 35, of Ritzville, remains in the Franklin Count... — Updated 1/9/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    Neighbors

Library jumpstarts new year

RITZVILLE – In the aftermath of COVID shutdowns and recent staff turnover, the historic Carnegie library on West Main Avenue has faced its share of challenges. "Recovering from... — Updated 1/9/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Weigands escape to retire in 'Mayberry'

RITZVILLE – In 2007, Mark and Sandra Weigand left their Snohomish County home to settle on Sixth Avenue here. When they finally departed the west side of the state, Sandra asked... — Updated 1/2/2024

 
 By Dale Brown    News

Kadlec reflects on being mayor

RITZVILLE – Outgoing Mayor Linda Kadlec shared a a brief history of her tenure and highlighted a few of her favorite accomplishments during last Tuesday's final City Council... — Updated 12/26/2023

 

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