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The Ritzville Water Park will remain open through this Sunday, Aug. 28. Hours of operation are: Thursday, 12:30-7 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-9 p.m.; closed Saturday; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. open swim. The Adams County Park and Recreation District No. 4 (Ritzville) will resume regular monthly meetings the second Monday of each month beginning Sept. 12. Meetings are held at the Adams County Public Works building on Alder Avenue at 7 p.m....
How much water will be needed to support communities, farms and fish in the Columbia Basin and where it will come from is the focus of a near-final report from the Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of the Columbia River. “The Columbia River Basin Long-Term Water Supply and Demand Forecast” is being developed by Ecology with assistance from Washington State University and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. A long-term supply and demand forecast is produced every five years and is due to the Legislature on Nov.... Full story
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Aug. 22 the winning proposals for the 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Through CIG, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is investing nearly $22.5 million in innovative conservation technologies and approaches that address a broad array of existing and emerging natural resource issues. “We’re announcing more than 52 grants today – these are 52 opportunities to help some of America’s top agricultural and conservation institutions, foundatio... Full story
The Ralston Grange is asking for help to clean the kitchen area as well as moving supplies and bingo prizes from the Ralston Grange Hall to the bingo building at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fairgrounds tonight (Thursday), Aug. 25. Those who wish to help clean the building are asked to meet at the bingo building at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are asked to take cleaning supplies – bucket, rags, cleaning items, shop vac, etc. Volunteers who are helping transport items need to meet at the Ralston Grange Hall at 6:30 p.m. tonight as wel... Full story
A semi-formal gala showcasing premier artwork, tasty cuisine and live entertainment is planned during the Cowboy Christmas Art Auction and dinner on Dec. 3 at the American Legion Hall on Broadway Avenue in Ritzville. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best western attire. The event will showcase more than 60 pieces of original art and limited edition prints that will make a great addition to any home or office. Artwork has been donated by a number of noted western artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest including...
Twelve people died in Adams, Grant and Lincoln Counties in Driving Under the Influence (DUI) crashes last year, according to preliminary data on July 18, 2011, from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In an effort to save lives, extra officers will be looking for DUI drivers between Aug. 19 and Sept. 5 during the annual Drive Hammered, Get Nailed campaign. Last year in Adams, Grant and Lincoln Counties, during the same time period, officers on routine and extra patrols arrested 44 people for DUI. For all of 2010, in Adams... Full story
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received the go-ahead to replace 30 handguns for its law enforcement officers. The Adams County Commissioners approved a proposal by consensus to acquire 30 Smith & Wesson 40-calibur handguns on Aug. 22. There are currently 30 firearms that are out of service because they are worn out. According to Sheriff Doug Barger, some of the firearms currently in use are reaching their lifespan and starting to malfunction. Sheriff Doug Barger and Undersheriff John Hunt presented information based on r... Full story
The president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2739 was assaulted outside the club on Aug. 5. Ritzville Police arrested two men at the scene after interviewing witnesses and talking to the victim, Robert Tracy. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. Tracy was outside the Eagles when two men across the street caught his attention. The men were reportedly near the back door of the Ritzville Pastime Tavern. According to the probable cause statement written by the arresting officer, Sergeant Mark Cameron, Tracy said the...
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair and Ritzville Rodeo will roll into Ritzville next week for the annual shindig featuring four days of wild rodeo action and fierce competitions in youth departments. Topping the Sept. 1-4 event is a pair of parades and a barbecue on Saturday as well as numerous booths and food vendors at the fairgrounds The Ritzville Community Parade is slated for Saturday, Sept. 3, with the children’s parade and grand parade through the streets of downtown Ritzville. This year’s theme for the child...
A Chinese meal tops the menu this Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the H.E. Gritman Senior Center in downtown Ritzville. The menu includes sweet and sour pork, egg rolls, stir fried rice, chicken chow mein and dessert. Reservations must be made by calling 659-1921 at least 24 hours in advance.... Full story
The Ralston Grange-sponsored bingo concession will be open at the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair this year on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m. to fair close and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Some shifts still need workers and anyone willing to help out is asked to call 659-0893 in the evenings to sign up. The Grange will also sell kraut runzas, German sausage and homemade popcorn balls at the fair....
The deadline is one week away for participants to sign up for the Horseshoe Contest sponsored by Wheat Land Communities’ Fair. Four divisions, including doubles, men, women and youth, are available. Prizes range from $10 to $100 for the top winners. An entry form is available in the fair premium book or by sending your name, address and phone number along with the division to Wheat Land Communities’ Fair, PO Box 14, Ritzville, WA 99169, or delivering your entry to the fairgrounds on Thursday, Sept. 1, before 5 p.m...
The Ritzville Gun Club is looking for volunteers to help them serve the club’s annual barbecue in Ritzville City Park on Saturday, Sept. 3, after the parade. Volunteers are needed in the park between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Anyone interested in assisting with the feed should contact Walt Weber at 659-0233.... Full story
A night of live auction action and a catered meal are planned during East Adams County Healthcare Foundation’s 19th annual Wine and Microbrew Tasting and Auction on Sept. 24 at the American Legion Memorial Hall on Broadway Avenue in Ritzville. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a silent auction featuring a large selection of items followed by a catered meal and a live auction, which starts at 8 p.m. With a theme of “Welcome to Vegas Nights,” this year’s event will feature a variety of foods and entertainment to coordinate with the Veg...
Last week a second city well began experiencing problems, putting the city’s water system in a precarious position. This time the Koch well faltered and appeared to be blowing air, an indication the aquifer had dropped and the well’s pumping system was struggling to extract water. Public Works Director Larry Swift said this week that the city is currently using just one well to meet demand — Well No. 8, the city’s primary well. In June Well No. 8 was taken offline when it stopped delivering its average of 1,200 gallons... Full story
A Spokane Valley man was airlifted by Northwest MedStar to Sacred Heart Medical Center Saturday after a motorcycle wreck on State Route 261. A female passenger was taken by ambulance to East Adams Rural Hospital and later transferred to SHMC. The accident occurred at 3:38 p.m. at milepost 40.8 when Charles T. Herner, 72, of Spokane Valley lost control of a 1986 Harley Davidson and ran off the road. According to a Washington State Patrol report, the motorcycle was northbound...
Ritzville’s fire station was emptied Monday when crews took all of the fire district’s equipment out of the barn to battle a wheat and stubblefield fire. Crews were dispatched to the fire about 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The fire was burning in a field along the north edge of Neergard Road, just west of Paha-Packard Road. Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel said the fire charred 40 acres of standing wheat and 90 acres of stubble. With dry conditions and...
Organizers are making preparations for the annual Health and Wellness Fair in Pioneer Plaza on Sept. 10. Sponsored by the Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2, the day features a roster of new vendors and activities that will fill Pioneer Plaza and Railroad Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include Inland Northwest Blood Center blood drive, bone density testing by Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Women’s Health Center, reduced fee labs and hearing tests in addition to experts from a variety of health f...
The Ritzville branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) will host a candidate forum on Sept. 29 for all contested Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 board positions. All six candidates have accepted the invitation to participate. This event will be held at the Ritzville Grade School gym from 7-9 p.m. Candidates include David McCormick and Stacey Selcho Plummer, running for commissioner district No. 3; Joyce Preston and Jeff Reynolds, running for commissioner at large No. 2; and Curt Greenwalt and...
Bowling season will begin this Monday, Aug. 29, for the Independent League. One and all are invited to attend the first meeting set for 6:30 p.m. at Big Bend Bowl. League play after Monday’s meeting is every Monday at 7 p.m. No team, no problem: there are openings and anyone may join the league....
There will be a captain’s meeting for the Commercial League on Thursday, Sept. 1. All captains and anyone interested is encouraged to attend. The bowling league begins the following Thursday, Sept. 8, at Big Bend Bowl....
Hungry for high school football? The action is just around the corner. For the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos, preseason workouts are in full swing. The teams have been hitting the field daily. Last Saturday the Broncos conducted their first work out in pads, running through a number of drills and working on their plays....
To the editor, One of the most critical issues for the city citizens is the future of our district hospital. The current policies of those in charge of East Adams Rural Hospital seem determined to follow a path, which will destroy the hospital, either by spending the hospital into bankruptcy and/or failing to properly maintain the existing hospital building. Out of these ashes, the new medical facility is expected to spring. A question for those wishing to be elected or re-elected to a position on the East Adams Hospital...
The Lind School Board unanimously accepted a letter of resignation from a longtime school employee during the regular meeting on July 28. Karla Fowles tendered her resignation as high school secretary. She has worked in the Lind School District for 39 years.... Full story
Donna Koch of Ritzville earned a master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from Central Washington University in June 2011. Koch is a staff member of the Ritzville School District, where she teaches Family and Consumer Science Education....