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K9 Garrett apprehends suspect
A motorcycle pursuit in three counties in the early morning hours of June 10 ended when Adams County Sheriff's Department K9 Garrett apprehended the subject, according to the sheriff's office. The pursuit began in Franklin County,... — Updated 6/16/2020
Coronavirus cases in the county climb
OTHELLO — As of Monday afternoon, June 8, seven new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Othello since Saturday morning. Adams County total of confirmed cases is now at 86, with 55 recovered and 10 pending test results. The total... — Updated 6/9/2020
Senior Center to open for sit-down dining
The Gritman Senior Center will be open for in-house meals beginning Wed. June 10. The center serves meals Monday through Thursday, to all ages. People wanting to eat are asked to call in by 9 a.m. to reserve a meal. Meals are... — Updated 6/9/2020
Vehicle crosses center line
GRANT COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash left one driver airlifted to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richand, and a second driver transported to the Othello Community Hospital Monday, June 8. According to the Washington State... — Updated 6/9/2020
Flag tradition carries on for Memorial Day
RITZVILLE - Flags were put up to honor veterans in observance of Memorial Day starting at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, in a volunteer effort led by Jeff... — Updated 5/22/2020
Troopers to be out in full force for Memorial Day weekend
RITZVILLE — The Washington State Patrol is planning extra patrols for the Memorial Day weekend. District 4 troopers from Ritzville, Colfax and Spokane detachments will be looking for speeding, distracted driving and seat belt... — Updated 5/21/2020
Local growers giving out free potatoes Wednesday morning
RITZVILLE — Free potatoes donated by Washington potato growers will be given out next to Harvest Foods at 610 1st Ave in Ritzville Wednesday, April 29, starting at 9 a.m. The event was originally set to take place at ACE... — Updated 4/28/2020
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Washington State, allowing federal emergency aid to be made available for the state to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the... — Updated 3/26/2020
Library closes to public
RITZVILLE — East Adams Library District closed library branches in Benge, Lind, Ritzville and Washtucna to the public last week, but but will be providing curbside service at the Ritzville branch. Patrons can request items by... — Updated 3/25/2020
Schoesler calling for suggestions on government handling of coronavirus
OLYMPIA — Rep. Mark Schoesler is asking for advice on how government can help minimize the disruption the COVID-19 situation is causing. "If you have a suggestion let me know, because starting today we're making the... — Updated 3/18/2020
White sturgeon season closes on Lower Columbia
PLYMOUTH — The white sturgeon fishing season in the John Day Pool is closed. The pool, downstream from McNary Dam, closed to sturgeon fishing last Wednesday, state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said. The agency is... — Updated 3/18/2020
Edict prompts school sports suspension
RITZVILLE — Local school officials have suspended athletics programs and activities until at least the end of next month. The postponement followed an executive order issued Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee to slow the potential spread... — Updated 3/18/2020
State Patrol looking for hit and run driver
SIDESWIPED: A Washington State Patrol vehicle was damaged Friday night along Interstate 90 when it was sideswiped by a tractor-trailer. Trooper Jason P. Aebischer was inside the... — Updated 3/18/2020
Fannie Ott's Celebration of Life postponed
The celebration for Fannie Ott that had been planned for 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at Zion Philadelphia UCC in Ritzville has been postponed at this time. With the state... — Updated 3/17/2020
Councilwoman Plumb recognized
RITZVILLE - City Councilwoman Michelle Plumb recently earned the Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. Plumb said the training was free of... — Updated 3/12/2020
Senior Menus
Lind Senior Center Lind Senior Center serves meals Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Call 677-3620 between 9-9:45 a.m. for reservations. Milk, coffee, ice tea and water are available with all meals. Wednesday Clam chowder,... — Updated 3/11/2020
Obituary
Fannie (Athos) Ott went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 14, 2020, surrounded by her family in Kennewick, Wash. She was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Walla Walla, Wash., to Flossie... — Updated 3/11/2020
Community Briefs
Scholarship program set for March 21 LIND — The 2019-20 Lind-Ritzville Distinguished Young Woman program will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 21, in the Lind-Ritzville Middle School gymnasium. This year’s participants are Grace... — Updated 3/11/2020
Free Press acquires Gazette
COLFAX — The Ritzville Adams County Journal has two new sister newspapers. Free Press Publishing recently purchased the Whitman County Gazette and Colfax Daily Bulletin. The newspapers were owned by Gordon Forgey since 2001,... — Updated 3/11/2020
Ralston Grange to host going away party
RALSTON — The Ralston Grange is hosting a Going Away Potluck/Party for Deloris Allert at their hall on Thursday, March 5. The party starts at 5 p.m. and the potluck starts at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a potluck... — Updated 2/27/2020
Teachout takes seat as Journal editor
RITZVILLE - Katie Teachout has been named editor of The Ritzville Adams County Journal. Teachout, 58, replaces Brandon Cline, who recently resigned to return to his childhood home... — Updated 2/27/2020
Ritzville Gun Club scores
RITZVILLE — Here are the Ritzville Gun Club Scores for Feb. 16: 38 Shooters 24 — Dave Breazeale, Scott Yaeger, Justin Simonson 23 — James Wahl, Jake Dewald 22 — Travis Simonson, Dennis Faechner 21 — Mike Stromberger,... — Updated 2/20/2020
Neighbor Briefs
Hospital offers paid internship RITZVILLE —Eastern Washington University’s Project Hope is offering a paid internship at East Adams Rural Hospital this summer through for students interested in health care. Interested students... — Updated 2/20/2020
News Briefs
Mayor hosts java chat RITZVILLE — Have a cup of coffee and discuss city issues with the mayor. Coffee With the Mayor will take place from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Uniquely Washington, 116 W. Main St. “I’m hoping... — Updated 2/20/2020
Wellsandt named Coach of Year
RITZVILLE — Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls basketball head coach Steve Wellsandt was voted the Northeast 2B-South coach of the year. “Of course, coaches don’t put in all the time and hard work for individual honors,... — Updated 2/20/2020
