Articles from the October 25, 2018 edition
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Pumpkin carving event set for Oct. 29
The Ritzville Eagles are hosting a Kid’s Pumpkin Carving event on Monday, Oct. 29, from 4 - 6 p.m. Prizes and treats are available at the event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The Eagles Lodge is located at 105 N... — Updated 10/25/2018
Lady Broncos on a roll, prep for district play-in game
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos are on a roll at exactly the right time as they prepare for postseason play this week. The Lady Broncos swept all three matches—two of t... — Updated 10/25/2018
THE RALSTON FALL FEST
THE RALSTON FALL FEST took place on Sunday, Oct. 21. Kids of all ages came out to participate in games, such as the giant candy corn bean bag toss, and craftmaking such as pumpkin... — Updated 10/25/2018
Nov. 6 General election ballots mailed out
Ballots for the Nov. 6 general election were mailed out last week to voters in Washington state. Voters have until 8 p.m. on Nov. 6 to return their ballots at designated drop boxes located at: Ritzville City Hall, Adams County Publ... — Updated 10/25/2018
Public hearing on cargo container ordinance set for Nov. 6
A date has been set by the Ritzville City Council for a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance that would ban cargo containers in residential zoning districts in the city. The public hearing is set for Nov. 6, the next... — Updated 10/25/2018
Q&A, Part II: Adams County Commissioner candidates Mike Garza and Terry Thompson
The Ritzville Adams County Journal conducted interviews with the two candidates running for the Adams County Commissioner District No. 3 position, Miguel A. “Mike” Garza and Ter... — Updated 10/25/2018
Q&A, Part II: Adams County Treasurer candidates Janet Manke and Kayla Meise
The Ritzville Adams County Journal conducted interviews with the two candidates running for the Adams County Treasurer position, Janet Manke and Kayla Meise. Over the past two... — Updated 10/25/2018
Public input sought to address state park solutions in eastern Washington
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is continuing a public process that will lead to long-term recreation and land-use plans for three southeastern Washington state parks: Palouse Falls, Lyons Ferry and Lewis and... — Updated 10/25/2018
Adams County Courthouse being viewed for prestigious nomination
The Washington Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation announced on Oct. 18 that the Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville is being considered for nomination to the State and National Register of Historic Places by the... — Updated 10/25/2018
Cargo container ordinance remains focus of city council meeting
The Ritzville City Council met for its regular meeting on Oct. 16, while earlier in the evening the council reviewed 110 Fund applications from organizations in the city. Like the previous city council meeting on Oct. 2, a sizable... — Updated 10/25/2018
Ribbon-cutting ceremony in Lind celebrates completion of state’s largest solar plant
Local, state and federal officials joined project stakeholders at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Adams-Neilson Solar Farm in Lind. Gov. Jay Inslee—a proponent of clean and rene... — Updated 10/25/2018
SO CLOSE, BUT YET SO FAR
SO CLOSE, BUT YET SO FAR. The NFL Flag Football league came to Ritzville this past weekend, with games taking place throughout the morning and afternoon on Oct. 20. Above, a player... — Updated 10/25/2018
now is the time for action
Boy oh boy, it sure sounds dire when you read the fliers from Initiative 1631. It will be hard to pay all the price hikes the big oil companies say we will pay, even though the oil companies are making billion dollar profits.... — Updated 10/25/2018
Broncos football return from bye week with two games left on the schedule
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team comes off of their bye week focused on closing out the season on a high note with two games left on this year’s schedule. The Broncos (0-3 in league play, 2-5 overall) close out t... — Updated 10/25/2018
Flag wavers
I would have to say that if you were to order up a day to host ESPN Game Day you couldn’t have asked for anything better than what arrived Saturday morning in Pullman. As they s... — Updated 10/25/2018
Lend a helping hand to those who help us
Your Hospital District is but one of a number of organizations in east Adams County that are concerned, to one degree or another, with health care. Few if any of those organizations have the kind of budget that similar... — Updated 10/25/2018
Simple math and common sense
The October 18, 2018 article that appeared in the Journal, “Immigrants in Washington: A profile for the Midterms” (furnished by the American Immigration Council), espouses the following “immigrant” contributions to our state e... — Updated 10/25/2018
Answer to prayer: Pastor Brunson joins list of captured Americans freed
Americans across the country and of all faith backgrounds can celebrate the return of our fellow citizens held unjustly overseas –some for practicing their faith. Many prayers have been answered. In October 2016, on the night of h... — Updated 10/25/2018
Volunteers needed to help those who help us
We need your help. Those in the communities of eastern Adams County who care about healthcare, please respond. The East Adams County Healthcare Foundation is in need of volunteers. The legacy of having an auction and donations... — Updated 10/25/2018