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Anna Jacqueline Kembel Summers Oct. 28, 1928 – Aug. 12, 2023 Jackie Kembel Summers died on Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 94 after a long illness. Brownie, as she was also known, is survived by daughters Carol Summers and Mary Summers both of Spokane, niece Peggy Kembel Bech of Spokane, nephews Carl Eckhardt, Surprise, Ariz., niece Jean Coppers and nephew John Coppers, Tom McLain, Chewelah, Wash., and Dennis McLain, Phoenix, Ariz. and all of their wonderful children and g...
RITZVILLE - Old-fashioned fun and activities will abound this weekend at the annual Wheat Land Communities' Fair and Ritzville Rodeo. This year's theme is "Bushels of Fun." The fair features 4-H, Future Farmers of America and local grange exhibits. Youth will be showing their animals throughout the fair, from Wednesday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 3. In addition to the showing and fitting, there will be a number of demonstrations, including Gymkhana, archery, the Adams County...
Ritzville Water Park lifeguards and office staff had an end-of-season pool party Tuesday, Aug. 22, after the pool closed for the evening. The pool and pizza party was originally booked for Monday evening, Aug. 21, was rescheduled due to diminishing air quality resulting from area wildfires. Listed left to right starting in back row. Last row Connor McAnally, Erik Klewin 2nd Row Kendra Hannahs (assistant manager) Calvin Miller, Carson Kubik, Madisyn Cameron, Saige Galbreath,...
SPRAGUE – A lifelong resident has been named grand marshal for the 2023 Sprague Days Parade. Bernie Balfe was selected for the honor by the Sprague Chamber of Commerce. He will preside over this year's Sprague Days, set for Sept. 9-10. Sprague Days includes a Car and Bike Show, music and entertainment, a beer garden and the parade in which Balfe will preside. Balfe was raised in Sprague and graduated high school here. Balfe spent his whole life in Sprague, other than when h...
OLYMPIA – The work-related records of public employees are indeed public, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 24. In a public records-access lawsuit filed by the Freedom Foundation, the state’s highest court ruled that access to employees’ full names, dates of birth, job titles/positions, work email addresses, annual salaries, work location stations, employment statuses, their union representatives names and titles, and other information are public. The lawsuit stems from a lawsuit filed by the Freedom Found...
RITZVILLE – Revisions to the city's water distribution system got a later-than-expected start this summer, but the project is finally moving forward. "The project includes about 5,000 feet of new water main and a dozen or so valve replacements at various intersections throughout town," contractor Ben Varela of Varela and Associates said during a March 7 City Council meeting,. At that time, he estimated construction would start by early June at a final cost of $2-$2.5 m...
OTHELLO – What started out with a social media tip about a pedophile in Othello has led to the arrest of a Quincy man. Angel Garcia-Lopez, 21, of Quincy, was arrested Aug. 22 on charges of first-degree dealing in depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct and first-degree possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Both are Class B felonies under the Revised Code of Washington. The arrest followed a 3-month-long investigation by Othello police and Grant County Sheriff’s Off...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Aug. 13-20: Aug. 13 Loud music in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Cattle near railroad tracks; location not reported. Disorderly conduct reported in the 1600 block of West First Avenue, Othello. Verbal dispute in the 600 block of South Eagle Road, Othello. Dog without food or water in the 2100 block of West May Street, Othello. Dog taken to Adams County Pet Rescue. Loud music in the 800 block of So...
8 Years Ago Adams County News August 31, 1898 Local and Personal If Myers & Shipman don't remove those goods from the sidewalk in the rear of their store, somebody is liable to steal a wagon load or two. The Demorest medal contest at the courthouse last Friday evening was a rare treat to those who attended. All the contestants did splendid and it was a contest in very truth. Miss Hannah Scheuerle was the lucky one that bore off the prize. Miss Graham, Mrs. Shipman and Orpha...
The state held its special auction for CO2 allowances two weeks ago. When the results were announced, they indicated higher gas prices may be coming. As part of the state’s new tax on CO2 emissions, known as the Climate Commitment Act, organizations that emit CO2, like BP or Washington State University, must purchase permits for every metric ton of CO2 emitted by their operations or products. There are a limited number of permits available. So, the price is set at an a...
Last week, I received this card and wanted to share it with all of you. “Hello Mayor Kadlec… My name is Loraine, and I am traveling across the U.S. with my friend, and we stopped into your quaint town. Our first stop was the Railroad Station (the museum was closed), but we really appreciated the placards with descriptions! The history of the building posted was AMAZING! The folks at your drugstore (where I purchased this card) were so friendly & helpful!! I also happened to meet the lady that is in charge of the Senior Cen...
Apparently, the Pac-12 wasn’t the only thing that University of Washington left behind for more money. As the state senator for a legislative district that includes two four-year universities (Washington State University and Eastern Washington University), I take great interest in our state’s higher-education system. I make it a point to stay in contact with the presidents at Washington State and Eastern and keep up on key developments at these campuses in Pullman and Che...
It's not every day you can legally shoot at a police officer or a firefighter. But on Aug. 22, the Adams County Sheriff's Office, Othello police and local firefighters participated in the Fire on Top Cop on Top, a fundraiser for Special Olympics. For a donation, event-goers were allowed to use a squirt gun to soak law enforcement officers and firefighters....
OLYMPIA – Move over apples and cherries, Washington state is the top blueberry producer in the world, according to the state Department of Agriculture. “When it comes to blueberries, Washington state can take a bow,” Agriculture officials wrote in news release. “Each berry you enjoy is a product of the state’s dedication to agricultural excellence.” Farmers in Washington, the nation’s top blueberry-producing state, grow close to 90,000 tons of blueberries annually, according to the Aug. 8 news release. The state produce...
William Dean Fode (Billy) 1963 - 2023 William Dean Fode (Billy) of Moses Lake, Wash., left this world on August 14, 2023, at the age of 60. To have known Billy was to know this: he was loving and kind, faithful, generous and mischievous with friends, deeply devoted to family, loyal to the Mariners, Seahawks, Zags and Kraken, dedicated to helping those in need, intrepid in travel, and always available to prepare a meal (in the kitchen or on the grill), mix a drink, mow the lawn...
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, Aug. 30 - Shepards pie and vegetable. • Thursday, Aug. 31 - Ranch tater tot casserole and salad. – All meals are served with a drink and dessert. Meals are available for eat-in or delivery. To reserve a meal, call 509-659-1921 before 9 a.m. the day BEFORE you want the meal. Delivery meals arrive between...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on August 23, 2023 make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description: Adams County Building and Planning a SEPA checklist for the above refenced Broadband Project. The Adams County Washington Broadband Project is anticipated to bid construction in the fall of 2032, and with all work anticipated to be completed by December 2024. The proposed project is a...
PUBLIC NOITCE LODGING TAX/TOURISM PROMOTION FUND APPLICATIONS AND SPECIAL MEETING Applications are now available for those interested in requesting funding from the City of Ritzville’s 2024 lodging tax 110 fund. The applications are available online at www.cityofritzville.com or call City Hall at 659-1930. Completed applications are due at city hall by 5:00pm on October 6, 2023. The City Council is having a special meeting for applicants to present their requests at 5:30pm on October 17, 2023 at Ritzville City Hall, 216 E...
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that Adams County did on August 23, 2023 make a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS), for the following application. Description of Proposal: Adams County plans to take the following non-project actions: 1. Amending Chapter 12.12 Addressing and Grid System: Chapter has been amended to provide policy and procedure to the counties addressing system that better align with the standards of the states E911 system. 2. Amending...
This time of year before the first football game is played, it is important to scrimmage or if available get in a jamboree against other teams. Last Saturday at Jimmie Snider Field in Ritzville, the annual high school football jamboree was held on a beautiful, warm sunny afternoon. Most football fans look forward to this day to see the progress made in the first two weeks of practice and because it’s football. One of the things most people did not notice was that there was a...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team looked tough in the annual Bronco Jamboree, a pre-season tuneup this year that featured five teams. In the jamboree Saturday, Aug. 26, the Broncos hosted the Connell Eagles, Warden Cougars, Nathan Hale Raiders and the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars. Under jamboree rules, each team's offense was given 10 plays to score against the remaining four teams' defenses. The Cougars were the only participating league rival, after t...
OLYMPIA – It took only a minute Friday, Aug. 11, for the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to reject a petition to resume spring bear hunting in 2024. The commission’s almost-immediate, unanimous rejection of spring bear hunting followed a very short presentation by state Department of Fish and Wildlife Game Division Manager Anis Aoude. “From our position as a department … we’re recommending you deny this petition,” he said. “There really isn’t a reason to revisit.” The state’s presentation and commissioner’s fast...
ST. JOHN – Sprint boat races at Webb's Slough brought the town to life for the second time this summer on Saturday, Aug. 26. The weekend-long event started with the St. John golf scramble tournament Friday morning. After the tournament, sprint boat race fans turned out downtown for the Show and Shine, where they met racers and saw the boats – and even sit in them – to learn more about them before race day. Saturday saw the racing start at 10 a.m. Drivers were split into three...