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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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REPUBLIC - A former state Senator and lifelong Eastern Washington resident is the first to announce his candidacy for the 5th Congressional District seat. Brian Dansel, 40, R-Republic, announced his candidacy for the seat being vacated by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers at the end of the year. "I'm running to bring my experience working in local, state and federal government to D.C. to focus on agriculture, economic development and improving our country's stance as a world...
TACOMA — The Othello boys wrestling team finished second overall in the class 2A state Mat Classic on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17, in the Tacoma Dome. The Huskies scored 120 team points to finish second; Orting won with 299.5. Several Othello boys placed, including Isaac Campos and Daniel Gonzalez, second and fourth, respectively, at 113; Mason Russell, fifth at 126; Anthony Abundiz, fourth at 132; Jeremiah Flores, fourth at 150; Camilo Mendez III, fourth at 157; Mason Perez, second at 285....
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 local jail, interviewing staff and reviewing data as part of a jail and justice system assessment. On Jan. 18, they presented recommendations to representatives of the Washington State Patrol and Adams County Sheriff's Office, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, District Court and commissioners. Their r...
The Adams County Sheriff's Office's newest deputies, Oscar Munoz and Orlando Gonzalez, graduated from the Pasco law enforcement academy last week. The two are now ready for duty. "We are proud to have these two deputies back and ready to begin their careers with our team," Sheriff Dale Wagner said on social media....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Feb. 4-10. Feb. 4 12:39 p.m. – repossession of an object on the 100 block of East Phillips Road, Lind. 1:26 p.m. – Littering on the 2200 block of West Rainer Road. 1:40 p.m. – Animal problem reported at the 300 block of South Reynolds Road. 1:46 p.m. – Report of a suspicious vehicle in the 900 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Feb. 5 2:18 a.m. – Welfare check requested at the 200 block of East Sixth Street, L...
8 Years Ago Adams County News February 22, 1899 NEW JUSTICE – Ritzville precinct No. 2 has a bran-splinter new Justice of the Peace, Mr. W. S. Eastman, having been appointed by the board of county commissioners at their special session last week. This is something which was sorely needed and now between the two justices and the police judge it seems the business ought to be taken care of with neatness and dispatch. Mr. Eastman, having a keen sense of right and wrong, we b...
OLYMPIA — A bill requiring the state Department of Corrections to study the feasibility of creating a wild horse inmate training program passed the state House, 95-2, last Tuesday. House Bill 2210 would direct Corrections to study and develop a wild horse training, holding and farrier program at state corrections centers, like nearby Coyote Ridge in Connell. It’s the second time the horse-training program was approved by the House. “This is a bill that originally passed the Legislature in 2020,” sponsor Rep. Mary Dye, R-...
In Washington, this year we hope to again escape the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world. The Columbia River water system flowed at normal levels in recent years which is good for our agriculture, hydropower generation, barging, local water supplies, and fish and wildlife. However, 20 years ago we faced the same severe drought that is afflicting the world’s major river drainages including the Colorado River. That water scarcity forced factories to close, f...
Earl Melvin Franz June 12, 1927 - Jan. 24, 2024 Earl Melvin Franz, 96, of Kennewick, Wash, formerly of Lind, passed away Jan. 24, 2024. He was the sixth of seven children born to Heinrich and Anna Ewert Franz. He married Helen Manchester in 1950 in Colfax and they had three daughters. Following her death in 1998, he married Marjorie Fast Schowalter in 2000 in North Newton, KS. Earl attended a Country Grade School, Marlin High School, Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, and...
City should follow 30-day cycle It has come to my attention that the city of Ritzville, under utility billing, believes it can charge a late charge outside of the U.S. 30-day business cycle. The point being is the state of Washington is signatory to the Constitution of the United States. The state of Washington issued the city of Ritzville its ability to exist as a city. According to these statutes, the city must operate within the guidelines established by the U.S. Constitution and by our governing body. The city cannot...
Peter L. Collard May 20, 1954 – Jan.15, 2024 Peter L. Collard, born May 20 of 1954, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 15th, 2024. The eldest of four children born to Neil and Fern Collard of Marysville, Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jan Collard, and their 5 children: Janet (Ryan) Peel and their 4 children, Jared, Abigail, Nolan and Jocelyn; Melody (Samuel) Harrington and their 3 children, Joshua, Madelyn, and Jonathan; Archimedes Collard; Rebecca (...
June Arlene (Laib) Larsen June 27, 1936- Feb. 3, 2024 June Arlene (Laib) Larsen passed away Feb. 3, 2024 In Vancouver Wash. from Parkinsons Decease. She was born June 27, 1936 in Warden Wash. to Edward and Emma (Stoller) Laib, the 10th of eleven children. The family moved to Ritzville in the summer of 1948 where June then attended school and graduated from Ritzville High School with the class of 1954. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Laurilee Cassidy,...
Weather teases us with just a hint of spring, then more snow, then gray rainy days. Heat from the oven ready casseroles and warm fresh baked cookies are perfect for chasing away the late winter chill. Oriental Chicken Medley, a rice-based casserole, may be made ahead to bake for the evening meal or baked right away after preparing. The recipe easily accommodates a family's preference in ingredients. The original recipe was on a Durkee French Fried onion can around 1992, but I...
RITZVILLE – Here are the meals being offered by the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in Ritzville and the Lind Senior Center in Lind. H.E Gritman Senior Center The H.E. Gritman Senior Center is serving the following: • Wednesday, Feb. 21 - BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans and cole slaw. • Thursday, Feb. 22 - Liver & onions, potatoes and vegetable. • Monday, Feb. 26 - Vegetable spring roll, fried rice and salad. • Tuesday, Feb. 27 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Wednesday, Feb. 28 - Chicken enchilada, vegetable a...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.108 1st Ave South, Suite 450 Seattle, WA 98104 Trustee Sale No.: WA- 23-965432-BF Title Order No.: 230419529-WA-MSI Reference Number of Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 318269 Parcel Number(s): 1529030717104 Grantor(s) for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015: ALEJANDRO GARZA LOPEZ, SINGLE MAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust and Grantee (for Recording Purposes under RCW 65.04.015): PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Current Trustee of the D...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF QUORUM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Board of Adams County Commissioners will be present for a Lincoln County Commissioner meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington, for the purpose of reviewing county coroner requirements under House Bill 1326. To Join Zoom Meeting h t t p s : / / u s 0 2 w e b . z o o m . us/j/5097253031 Meeting ID: 509 725 3031 DATED this 13th day of February, 2024. s/Patricia J. Phillips, CMC...
REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Quad County Regional Transportation Planning Organization NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR Title VI; Ethics and Harassment; Americans with Disability Act Policy Updates Kittitas County Public Works Department, serving as the lead agency for the Quad County (QUADCO) Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), comprised of Adams, Grant, Kittitas, and Lincoln counties, solicit qualifications from consulting firms with expertise in developing policies for Non-Discrimination (Title VI),...
NOTICE OF ELECTION and REGISTRATION DEADLINES –ADAMS COUNTY, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Presidential Primary Election will be held on March 12, 2024, in Adams County, State of Washington. This ballot will include major political party nominees for the President of the United States. Replacement ballots may be obtained by contacting the Adams County Elections Office at 509-659-3249 or in person from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday at 106 W Main Ave, Ritzville, Washington. Additional The Classifieds are the P...
PUBLIC NOTICE The town of Washtucna is offering for lease by sealed bid a parcel of land containing approximately fifteen (15) acres located in S.33, T.15n, R15N, R.36 EWM. The property has a center pivot used to apply effluent from the town’s sewer systems lagoons when necessary. The property has a metal, open-faced 30’x40’ building for use by successful bid holders. The property must be used for Vegetative Management with Livestock. No potable water is at the site. The duration of the lease is ten (10) years. The minim...
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON Dryland Agriculture Lease No. C1200E54387 Ten-Year Lease Term Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land containing approximately 640 acres, described as all of Section 16, Township 17 North, Range 34 East, W. M., Adams County EXCEPT that portion known as the Milwaukee Road corridor, the management and control of which was transferred to the State Parks and Recreation Commission though RCW 79A.05.120. The lease contains 184.55 dryland...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs and via Zoom. The information to call in is listed below. Dial in +1-253-215-8782 USA Toll Meeting number (access code): 880 2863 6262 Meeting password:145356 John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published February 14 and...
NOTICE OF BUDGET EXTENSION HEARING The Washtucna School District No. 109, Adams County, WA, will hold a budget extension hearing and adoption for the district’s General Fund and Capital Projects Fund. The Washtucna School District Board of Directors will meet in a public meeting on February 27 at 6pm at 730 E. Booth St., Washtucna WA. A copy of the budget extensions is available by calling the school office at (509) 646-3237. Any person may attend this meeting and be heard for or against the adoption of the budget e...
We are nearing another sports season change in the next week with spring sports officially beginning on February 26th in the state of Washington. The Washington State basketball tournament finals take place at three venues on February 28th and the champions crowned on March 2nd. So we go from indoor to outdoor and the first few weeks always seem to be a bit chilly. This is a time when a wide variety of athletes will perform. Baseball, softball, track, tennis and golf will be...
TACOMA - As Mat Classic XXXV wound down Saturday evening, Feb. 17, one Lind-Ritzville wrestler found himself among elite company as a state champion. Gabriel Smith, wrestling at 215 pounds, earned the gold medal in his weight class before a crowd of thousands in the Tacoma Dome. Smith alone scored 27.0 team points for the Broncos, which finished tied for 14th place with Kettle Falls. Both teams finished with 44.0 team points. Tonasket won the 1B/2B division with 217.0 team...
TACOMA - The Othello Huskies girls wrestling team finished fourth in the state Mat Classic XXXV tournament on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17, in the Tacoma Dome. The Adams County girls amassed 87.0 team points in the small school girls division (1B-2A). Toppenish won with 166.0 points, followed by Orting with 103.0 in second and Royal with 89.5. Warden was fifth with 83.0 points. Othello had several girls in the state tournament. Those placing include Grayce Mendez,...