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Eagles place in district track RITZVILLE — The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles had several athletes among the top competitors in the 1B District 7&9 boys meet Wednesday, May 11. Junior Logan Marconi took second in the 800-meter... — Updated 5/17/2022

Semi overturns near Lind LIND – A tractor-trailer overturned Friday, May 13, three miles south of the city, blocking U.S. Highway 395 for hours. The crash occured near Milepost 79 just after midnight, according to the Washington... — Updated 5/17/2022

RITZVILLE – The Ritzville Museums Committee is preparing for the 2022 season and the opening of Dr. Burroughs Home and the Train Depot Museum. They were unable to fully open in 2020 but the Railroad Depot was open the Summer of... — Updated 5/10/2022

Annual burn ban looms for Adams County RITZVILLE — Adams County’s annual burn ban goes into effect June 1. The ban will remain in effect through Sept. 30 in unincorporated areas fo the county, Adams COunty Fire Marshal Andie... — Updated 5/10/2022

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency designated nine Washington counties, including Adams County, as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. The designation makes emergency loans... — Updated 5/10/2022

LIND – Dozens of graduates from Lind will celebrate Saturday, May 7, during the Lind Alumni Banquet. The event will take place in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School gymnasium. Activities kick off with class photos at 5:30 p.m.; mem... — Updated 5/3/2022

COLFAX – Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna track athlete Sydney Kinch won the pole vault and placed second in the long jump. April 23 at the MacDougall Invitational meet in Colfax. She won the event clearing 8-06.00. Kinch tied... — Updated 4/26/2022

OLYMPIA – The state is taking aim at cyclists using battery-powered and electric bikes on publicly owned land managed by the state. As a result of Senate Bill 5452, which passed the Legislature in 2021, the state Department of Fi... — Updated 4/26/2022

DAVENPORT – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna Track and Field Team traveled to Davenport April 19, for a league meet. The Broncos took the boys 4x100 meter relay, along with girls long jump and pole vault. In the 4x100 relay... — Updated 4/26/2022

Arbor Day celebration planned RITZVILLE – Arbor Day will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. April 29, at City Hall. Cub Scout Pack No. 73, led by Jeff Kissler, will open the ceremony with the presentation of the colors. Mayor Linda... — Updated 4/26/2022

LIND – The annual Lind Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, May 7, in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School gymnasium, formerly Lind High School. Photos of the honored classes will be taken at 5:30 p.m., followed by festivities... — Updated 4/26/2022

LaCROSSE – The annual Farmers Festival returns to town June 24-26. This year, the theme of the event is “Back to our Roots.” This year’s Farmers Festival will kick off, Friday, June 24, with a cruise-in featuring classic... — Updated 4/5/2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Wheat growers is surveying farmers to develop priorities to address in the next Farm Bill. The survey is designed to gather feedback from growers about what policies are most... — Updated 4/5/2022

RALSTON – Ralston Grange No. 943 will be getting a new well thanks to funding from Innovia Foundation of Spokane. Innovia awarded the grange $15,000 to drill a new well on its property to supply potable water, officials said. The... — Updated 4/5/2022

Eggs needed for Ralston hunt RALSTON – The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ralston returns April 9 following a two-year hiatus due to gubernatorial COVID-19 mandates. The egg hunt will take place at the Ralston Park at 9 a.m. off state... — Updated 3/29/2022

RITZVILLE — Jack Nisbet of Spokane will lecture digitially on the inspiration for his latest book, “The Dreamer and the Doctor,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The book traces the journey of prospector John Leiberg and his... — Updated 3/29/2022

OLYMPIA – A measure that increases retirement benefits for firefighters and law-enforcement officers was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee Monday, March 28. Introduced by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville,Senate Bill 5791... — Updated 3/29/2022

LIND – Drivers on state Highway 26 and U.S. Highway 395 can expect delays as bridge maintenance begins. State Department of Transportation crews were scheduled to start cleaning and replacing bearings on pads on the Highway 26... — Updated 3/29/2022

Smiley, McMorris Rodgers speak at dinner RITZVILLE – Adams County Republicans gathered for their Lincoln day dinner Saturday, March 26. Senate candidate and Pasco-area farmer Tiffany Smiley was among the speakers. Rep. Cathy... — Updated 3/29/2022

OLYMPIA – A deeply divided state Fish and Wildlife Commission voted not to establish a 2022 spring black bear special permit season. The 5-4 vote took place during meetings Thursday-Saturday, March 17-19. The decision to not... — Updated 3/22/2022

High school musicians to play the Fox Theater SPOKANE – A dozen musicians from Lind-Ritzville High School were selected to perform as part of the Bi-County Honor Band during a March 28 performance. Amy Anderson (oboe), Sonia... — Updated 3/22/2022