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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A year into living with the ramifications of a global pandemic, it is clearer now than ever before how important science is to our decision-making – and how quickly it can get tossed to the side in lieu of more politically expedient "truths." When other countries join the fray to undermine our nation's stability, annoyance quickly gives way to alarm. China is leading the latest attack against America with one goal in mind: to undermine our nation's food supp...
SPOKANE — National Weather Service officials are tracking a powerful cold front that will be passing through the region this weekend, bringing with it the potential for very strong winds on Sunday into Monday that could create blowing dust conditions and damage from downed trees and power lines. Projections at a Friday press briefing are for winds increasing throughout the day on Sunday. Peak speeds reaching 45-40 miles per hour in the Columbia Basin and Spokane regions and 5...
RITZVILLE - Lind-Ritzville's Distinguished Young Women Showcase event brought four young women vying for scholarships and awards to the stage to show off their talents Sunday, Mar. 28. Dakota Killian was chosen as the 2022 Distinguished Young Woman, with her friends and colleagues in the competition honored for their own individual strengths. Sydney Kinch was chosen as the First Finalist, and Amelia Court and Annika Holland each earned the title of Second Finalist. All four...
WASHTUCNA — The Washtucna School District is considering going to a four-day school week on a permanent basis, starting with the 2021-22 school year, and is requesting community input. A community forum and survey will be held in the Washtucna Gym with a brief question-and-answer session afterward Tuesday, Mar. 30, from 6:30 - 7: 00 p.m. People wanting to attend via Zoom are asked to email Lora Hille for an invitation by 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, at [email protected]. Those planning to attend in person are asked to arrive 1...
LIND – Adams County commissioners have officially recognized the contributions of a local civic leader who passed away earlier this month at the age of 88. On March 15, commissioners passed Resolution No. R-015-2021 honoring former Commissioner William "Bill" Wills, who died March 2, 2021. Wills served as a county commissioner for three terms, from January 1989 through December 2000. He then served on the Lind Town Council from 2002-08. Wills served previously in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Radar Hill near O...
RITZVILLE – For his last City Council meeting, Gary Cook included a letter summing up his 17 years of service, first as a councilman and the last five as mayor. Cook said when he started as mayor in January 2016, he soon realized the city's budget could be streamlined. "In 2017, we took a bold step to put the budget on a 'cash' basis. We held off capital purchases until we could show revenue to pay for them, and made department budgets the responsibility of each supervisor, s...
RITZVILLE – Broncos sophomore running back Hayden Melcher was just too much for the Kettle Falls Bulldogs last Friday night, March 19, on Jimmie Snider Field. Melcher put three touchdowns on the board for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Kahlotus football team en route to a 32-6 victory over a Class 2B conference rival. "He ran all over us," Kettle Falls Coach Justin Carstens said after the game. Melcher carried the ball 15 times for 162 yards and three TDs, the most d...
CHEWELAH – The Broncos girls volleyball team completed a three-game sweep Saturday, March 20, topping Jenkins High School, 3-0, on the road. The win came just two days after Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Kahlotus swept Reardan, 3-0, and four days after the local girls knocked off St. George's, 2-0. In Chewelah, the Broncos (6-1) won the sets 25-19, 25-19, 25-11. Individual stats were not available. On Thursday, March 18, the Broncos topped the Indians (2-6) in Reardan, 2...
RITZVILLE – Keanu Niezwaag tees off during the lunch hour while another golf cart pulls up to the start of the course Wednesday, Mar. 17. "It's a beautiful day," Niezwaag said, golfing with David Meise, both of Ritzville. Ritzville Municipal Golf Course is still on off-season hours, with golfers charged a reduced rate of $10 each. Course manager Dan Duff said he expects to open at the end of the month....
Shannon Hazel Kelly passed away Friday March 12th 2021 with Tom by her side. Shannon was a devoted house wife, loving mother and an “ever spoiling” grandmother. Always catering to her grandchildren’s every “want” and Tom’s every need she was always eager to fill someone’s belly. She loved to cook for anyone and everyone. Nothing made her happier than a house full of hungry family and friends. It’s safe to say that anyone who was lucky enough to have stopped in and eat a burge...
RITZVILLE – Here is the dispatch log for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office for March 12-18: March 12 Domestic disturbance in the 2500 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Gas drive-off in the 2000 block of North Durry Road, Ritzville. Abandoned vehicle in the 600 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Juveniles made threats against each other on a school bus in the 100 block of West Sixth Avenue, Ritzville. Loud music in the 2400 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Assist juvenile with impaired adult siblings in the 600 block of...
Gary Jantz (78) passed on to his Heavenly home on March 7, 2021. Gary was born April 13, 1942 to Leonard and Iva Schrag Jantz in Odessa. The family lived on a farm in the Ruff area until Leonard passed away in 1947. The family then moved to a home in Ritzville Wash. Gary had very fond memories of time spent with grandparents and cousins during his youth and took on a daily paper route. During High School, he enjoyed spending time with friends and was a gifted athlete. Gary...
RITZVILLE – Booster Club volunteers painted the Bronco logo on the field for Friday's home game against Kettle Falls, Wednesday, Mar. 17. Volunteer Marsha Smith said this was the first time this season the field was painted. Painting with Smith were Marci Miller, Katelin Davidson, Mark Cameron, Tony Vostral and Cami Galbreath (pictured)....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The city of Ritzville is projected to receive an estimated $360,000 as part of $2.66 billion set aside for Washington counties and municipalities in American Rescue Plan funding, Senator Patty Murray's office announced last week. Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, announced more than $2.6 billion in investments in K-12 and higher education in Washington state from the American Rescue Plan, as well as more than $635 million in relief to support quality, a...
RITZVILLE – Students in Mrs. Weishaar's 4th grade class enjoy a rousing game of kickball under sunny skies at Ritzville Grade School Wednesday, Mar. 17. Many of the kids, as well as staff, enjoyed dressing in green for St. Patrick's Day....
Everybody associates March 17 with St. Patrick’s Day, that one holiday in which we are all encouraged to wear green. Around the Capitol last week, March 17 brought a different meaning of "green." That morning, the state Economic Revenue and Forecast Council announced the first state-revenue forecast for this year showed a surprisingly large increase of $3.3 billion through the 2021-23 budget cycle and $5.2 billion over the next four years. It is the largest positive q...
Last week, the Legislature got a terrific piece of news. State tax collections have rebounded despite one of the worst economic situations we’ve ever faced. The latest projection adds $3.3 billion, and we’re right back where we were before COVID-19-related shutdown orders. The strange thing about it was the reaction of our Democratic colleagues. They said they wouldn’t let this good news stand in the way of their effort to impose an income tax on the people of Washi...
1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times March 24, 1921 FIRE AT OTT HOME Last Friday about noon a fire alarm from the Andrew Ott home on the north edge of town sent the fire engine speeding in that direction. By use of the chemical the fire was put out. It was thought the fire started from a wire coming in contact with a water pipe. The damage was to the interior and was not heavy. Mr. Ott will wonder if fire has him "hoo-dooed," for he sustained heavy loss in the fire in...
SPOKANE – Innovia Foundation will be awarding $1,205,780 in grants to 133 different organizations in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho through a Community Grant Program and Arts & Culture Recovery Grant Program. A spokesperson for Innovia said as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the region, the foundation has made changes to their traditional grant practices. Priorities were given to organizations impacted by COVID-19 and area wildfires, particularly disproportionately impacted communities, along with a s...
SPOKANE – Two men have been sentenced for trafficking Fentanyl-laced pills across Eastern Washington. Josue Medina-Perez, 24, and Francisco Delgado, 35, both of Phoenix, Ariz., were sentenced in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington during hearings March 17. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edward Shea sentenced Medina-Perez to 96 months in prison, followed by 5 years of probation and Delgado to 10 years in prison followed by four years of probation. Both confessed to the bringing the drugs into the s...
RITZVILLE – The Pastime officially reopened Wednesday, Mar. 17, after closing in mid-November due to Coronvirus restrictions. Owners Dave Benedict and Aimee Guiles held a soft reopening the previous day, to work out any kinks and remember the many details needed to be in place to successfully run a busy bar. And busy it was. "We had people streaming in," Benedict said. "I didn't even turn on the Pastime sign until 9 p.m." "I'm thankful to have our bar open again, and get t...
RITZVILLE – Adams County is projected to receive an estimated $3.88 million in educational and other funds from the most recent federal coronavirus stimulus plan, the American Rescue Plan. Lind-Ritzville Superintendent Don Vanderholm projected the local school district will receive about $357,970. "We have been serving students, in-person, since September and accrued all of the usual operating expenses, and then some," Vanderholm said. "Therefore, we truly appreciate these much needed funds." Vanderholm said transportation f...
RITZVILLE – The City Council interviewed the two remaining candidates - Councilwoman Debbie Chapman and former Mayor Linda Kadlec - for interim mayor Tuesday, Mar. 16. The council will appoint one to the position during a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. April 1. Due to capacity limited by coronavirus rules, residents wanting to attend the meeting virtually can call 509-659-1930 for instructions. The interim mayor will serve from April through November, when voters will determine...