Articles from the May 2, 2019 edition
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Cold, windy day can't dampen 14th Undeberg Invitational
Jimmie Snyder Field on the campus of Lind-Ritzville High School was decked out with color and readiness to host the 14th annual Undeberg Track and Field meet. Grandparents,... — Updated 12/19/2019
New CEO hired at East Adams Rural Healthcare
The Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 Board of Commissioners met for its monthly meeting on April 25, and several days later announced that they had hired a new CEO, ending a monthslong process. Since the last regular... — Updated 12/19/2019
'Winners' from the recently completed legislative session
OLYMPIA – The 2019 legislative session began Jan. 14 and is scheduled to end on April 28, if the operation, transportation, and capital budget all pass the Legislature and are signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Key issues this session... — Updated 5/2/2019
School boards approve new policies concerning bullying, instructional materials
The Lind and Ritzville School Boards met for their monthly meeting on April 22, where they approved new policies that deal with topics such as bullying, course design and the selection and adoption of instructional materials.... — Updated 5/2/2019
Softball league offers reprieve from duties of every day life
Softball... play for the fun of it? Yes, that's happening almost every Wednesday evening in a casual women's league. It's been going on for years, maybe decades. They play every Wed... — Updated 5/2/2019
Lady Broncos sweep Tekoa-Rosalia, finish 5-5 in league
The end of the regular season is drawing nearer for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos softball team, as they ended league play on a high note last week. The week started with... — Updated 5/2/2019
Broncos baseball preps for postseason
Non-league games are all that’s left on the schedule for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos baseball team before the district tournament, which included three games last week. The Broncos hosted the Lakeside Eagles for a doublehe... — Updated 5/2/2019
Ritzville Museums preparing to open for the Summer season
The Ritzville Museums Committee and Volunteers are preparing for another season for the Burroughs Home and the Train Depot Museum. The annual meeting for all volunteers is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. This will be a... — Updated 5/2/2019
EARH to hold free screening event as part of Alliance
The new Grand Columbia Health Alliance (Alliance) was established by six local healthcare partners to serve and care for the residents and families of Adams, Grant, and Lincoln counties. As founding members of the Alliance, five of... — Updated 5/2/2019
Students plant trees at City Hall to help celebrate Arbor Day
The City of Ritzville and LRS fifth graders celebrated Arbor Day the best way they could on April 26, by planting four new trees on the grounds of City Hall and discussing the... — Updated 5/2/2019
Death Notice: Margaret "Peggy" Whitman
Margaret “Peggy” Whitman Passed away April 25, 2019 in Ritzville, WA. A full obituary and photo will run in next week’s paper with date and time of service.... — Updated 5/2/2019
Lanny L. Lautenslager
Lanny L. Lautenslager, 76, died peacefully at home on April 19, 2019. He was born in St. John, WA on August 9, 1942 to the late Dan and Helen Lautenslager. Lanny grew up on the... — Updated 5/2/2019
Column: Christians targeted on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka
Easter Sunday is the holiest day for observant Christians worldwide. It is the day followers of Jesus Christ celebrate his resurrection, and many believers choose to be baptized or receive their first communion on the special day.... — Updated 5/2/2019
Letter to the Editor: Undeberg Invite provides inspirational moment
It was a cold and stormy day last Saturday at the Undeberg Invitational, where over 600 tracksters and volunteers gathered to hear Greg Whitmore, Athletic Director for Lind-Ritzville High School, welcome entrants from 33 schools.... — Updated 5/2/2019
Monthly Column: Next CEO at EARH hired, new state budget consists of both positives and negatives
The exciting news is that your District has settled on a new Chief Executive Officer to take over from retiring CEO Gary Bostrom. The new CEO is Mr. Corey Fedie. He comes to us from the Kit Carson County Health Service District in... — Updated 5/2/2019
EALD now offering free online educational courses
East Adams Library District (EALD) is offering cardholders free access to online educational courses from Lynda.com. Now owned by LinkedIn, Lynda.com has been the leading provider... — Updated 5/2/2019
Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, new spending
OLYMPIA —The Washington State Legislature adjourned minutes before its midnight deadline on April 28, ending its 105-day session on time for the first time since 2009. Before the $52.4 billion biennium operating budget saw final... — Updated 5/2/2019
Ritzville Fiber Fest set for all day on Saturday
The Ritzville Fiber Fest is set to take place this Saturday. The festivities will be taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington Association of Wheat Growers Building at 109 E 1st Ave. There is a $5 registration fee, and... — Updated 5/2/2019
RVAA to host annual EMT flower sale fundraiser next week
The Ritzville Volunteer Ambulance Association will be hosting its annual EMT flower sale fundraiser next week. The flower sale will be held from May 8-10 at the Ambulance Building, at 315 E 1st Ave. The sale will go from 9 a.m. to... — Updated 5/2/2019
RMA to hold no-host breakfast and prayer today
Ritzville Ministerial Association president Ryo Olson is inviting the public to join the RMA for a “no-host” breakfast and prayer today, May 2. The breakfast and prayer takes place from 6-8 a.m. at Jake’s Cafe. May 2 is the... — Updated 5/2/2019
Lind Alumni Banquet reunion set for May 4
Members of the Lind Alumni Association have announced the annual Lind Alumni Banquet is being held this coming Saturday, May 4, at the Lind-Ritzville Middle School gymnasium, formerly Lind High School. Photos of the honored... — Updated 5/2/2019
Over $10,000 raised for fairgrounds at Wampum
In a quiet evening on the Fairgrounds, after a very windy Ritzville day which included the major Undeberg Track Meet at Jimmie Snider Field, some 80 to 100 folks parked on the... — Updated 5/2/2019