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Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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LAKE ROOSEVELT - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a "rapid response" plan to take extraordinary measures to kill northern pike found in waterways like Lake Roosevelt. Released last week, the plan would allow state officials and tribes to draw down reservoirs, using Rotenone to poison the fish, netting and seining, quarantining waterways and more after declaring a northern pike emergency. State Aquatic Invasive Species Policy Coordinator Justin Bush...
OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. "Codifying Washington's long-standing tradition of opposing any state tax on personal income will help working families and local economies...When common-sense conservative policies lead the way, things get better for everyone." At the hearing on the initiative, every chair in the jo...
8 Years Ago Adams County News March 15, 1899 Hard at Work A private letter from our worthy young townsman, A. F. Rosenoff, informs us that he is settled down to hard work and study in the school of pharmacy at Valparaiso, Ind., where he expects to remain about eight months, after which time he will return to assist in conducting the business of the firm of Olmstead & Rosenoff, druggists, in which he is equally interested. Local and Personal R. P. Smith, the mechanic, has...
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 subparts. The council debated whether the first of the five components — totaling $32,000 — was necessary. As described by Varela, that change order involved replacing an existing “booster pump control valve” in Well No. 9 and installing it at Well No. 8. The change order proposal stated that a 12...
OLYMPIA — Just three years after the Legislature implemented restrictions on police pursuits, lawmakers backtracked after an initiative received overwhelming voter support. The new rules on engaging in high-speed pursuits become law June 5. “As you know, the people of the state are suffering, increasing rates of crime, property, crime, violent crime,” said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. “When I talked to cops and sheriff’s deputies, they told me the one thing more than anything else that we need is the ability to chase bad peopl...
As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts have gone unrecognized. The American Tree Farm program has emphasized sustainability and managing lands for water quality, wildlife, wood, and recreation. In recent years, it has included climate change. According to the American Forest Foundation, families and individuals collectively care for the largest portion of forests...
OTHELLO — Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s change in recommended protocols relating to COVID-19 infections, Adams County will take a wait-and-see approach. Last Week, Director Vicki Guse said Adams County Integrated Health Care Services will “wait to adopt these changes.” The CDC has rescinded its suggested isolation guidelines for those who contract COVID-19. Now, the federal agency suggests returning to normal activities as soon as 24 hours after feeling better and not having a fever. “The Washingto...
Congresswoman can try to influence Speaker Johnson Among Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s negative legacies she leaves, her most impactful may be on immigration. However, she still has time to improve that. Donald Trump cares nothing about our country, just his election. Accordingly, he recently ordered all Republicans to scuttle the bipartisan, long-negotiated Senate deal supporting Ukraine and limiting immigration that would be a victory for President Joe Biden. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, an e...
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, Mar. 13 - BBQ chicken, baked beans and vegetable. • Thursday, Mar. 14 - Hot Dog / Sauerkraut, cole slaw and chips. • Monday, Mar. 18 - Goulash, salad and roll. • Tuesday, Mar. 19 - Sloppy joes, coleslaw and tater tots. • Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Fish, salad and roll. – All meals are served with a drink and d...
LIND – The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from March 13-29: Anniversaries March 13 — Steven and Holly Thompson March 14 — Brent and Jacque Bowman Birthdays March 13 — Kayla Garinder and Ann Marie Miller March 16 — Darrell Kuhm, LeRoy Watson and Alan Strohmaier. March 17 — Cory Fritchie, Amanda Suchland, Cortnie Strohmaier, Morgan Pfaff and Otto Smith....
CONNELL — The American Red Cross is asking area residents to consider donating blood this month at two local events. On Thursday, March 14, Connell High School, 1100 W. Clark Road, will host a blood driver from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Then on Wednesday, March 27, a blood drive is planned for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Othello Church of the Nazarene, 835 S. 10th Ave., Othello. The blood drives are the only ones currently scheduled in the area, the American Red Cross reported. People of all blood types — especially those with Type O — are n...
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 DCI Engineers, Matt Gibb, 707 W 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99201-4412, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Maverik Ritzville, is located at NE Intersection of Highway 261 and Homestead Avenue. Ritzville, Washington in Ritzville in Adams county. This project involves 4.2 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Commercial, Utilities construction activities. All discharges and runoff g...
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, March 27, 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 March 13 and 20,...
ADAMS COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR (SURVEYING SERVICES) FOR THE ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFFS EVIDENCE BUILDING Adams County is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from a Consulting firm and or firms with expertise in Land Boundary and Topographical Survey. This solicitation will be for one project. The duration of the agreement will be from approximately May 1, 2024, through July 31, 2024, with the option, to extend agreement or agreements for additional phases, time, and money, if necessary. Adams County reserves the ri...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO APPROPRIATE PUBLIC WATERS TAKE NOTICE: That Branden Rader and Tiffany Jo Spencer of Ritzville, WA on February 13, 2024, under Water Right Application No. G3-30978, filed for a permit to appropriate public groundwater, subject to existing rights, from a well for seasonal use in the amount of 300 gallons per minute (gpm) for irrigation of 225 acres. The source of the proposed appropriation is located within the SE¼ of the NE¼ of Section 18, T., 18 N., R. 38 E.W.M., within Adams County, WA. The p...
NOTICE OF MEETING A PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Adams County Mosquito Control District will meet in regular session Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM at the Mosquito District Office at 2031 W Highway 26 in Othello. David Beus Clerk/Manager Published March 13, 2024...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER TWO (2) GROUND WATER SUPERSEDING CERTIFICATES STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Pants Mountain Properties LLC of Odessa, WA, has made applications for change/transfer of water right in order to change the points of withdrawal and a portion of the place of use as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate Nos. 5949-A(A) and 6015-A(A). That Adjudicated Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. 5949-A(A) authorizes the withdrawal of...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY TAKE NOTICE: That Kagele Acres Inc. of Odessa, WA, has made application for SEASONAL change/transfer of water right in order to add one point of withdrawal and change a portion of the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A. That Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A authorizes the withdrawal of 2200 gallons per minute, 2560 acre-feet per year, each year,...
REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO BID Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) is seeking qualified contractors, agencies & organizations to provide in-home respite services. These services are for pre-determined unpaid caregivers who have primary responsibility for the daily care of an eligible participant with a functional disability to prevent institutionalization. These services are on a temporary or long-term basis. Service area is Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln & Okanogan counties. Services must cover...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION& SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on February 27, 2024, made a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Project: LUA2024-0004 Hampton Rock, LLC Description of proposal: The project proposes to establish and operate a gravel pit and bedrock quarry for mineral extraction, occasional crushing activities, for rock, gravel and sand products. Activities will include stockpiles of materials, stockpiles of...
The college basketball season is nearing March Madness time. The Power 5 conferences ended their season last weekend and will move on to their conference tournament while many others have begun theirs or actually finished on Sunday. A lot of young kids had their dreams fulfilled and will now try to reach their next goal of winning a game in the NCAA tournament. While watching these tournament games most people won’t think about the recruiting phase for next season. Yes c...
OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often people change the way they sign their name or they don’t sign their ballot at all. That results in a rejection of their ballot. Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, introduced Senate Bill 5890 after reviewing statistics on ballot rejection rates. The bill received unanimous approval in both the House and Sen...
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law June 5. “The people of the state are suffering increasing rates of crime, property, crime, violent crime,” said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. “When I talked to cops and sheriff's deputies, they told me the one thing more than anything else that we need is the ability to chase bad people.” In 2021, the Legis...
Top saddle bronc horse laid to rest RITZVILLE — Rodeo media is reporting that one of the top saddle bronc horses of the last 20 years has died. Spring Planting, 22 years old, was the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s Saddle Bronc Horse of the Year in both 2009 and 2013, rodeo media reported, noting the horse died Feb. 23. Spring Planting was inducted into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame, as well. Rough stock with the Flying 5 Rodeo Co., Spring Planting was also a competitor from 2007-2019 at the National Finals Rod...