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  • Special Meeting

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Nov 15, 2024

    Special Meeting Notice is hereby given the Ritzville City Council will conduct a Special Meeting to discuss the 2025 budget on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Ritzville City Hall, 216 E. Main, Ritzville, WA. SIGNED this 6th day of November 2024. Julie Flyckt Clerk-Treasurer City of Ritzville Published Nov. 13, 2024...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Nov 15, 2024

    NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Board of Adams County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the following matter on Tuesday November 26, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in Room 202 of the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway, Ritzville, Washington: To join meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/159539765 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Nov 15, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 24-4-00031-01 In the Matter of the Estate of JEFFREY DALE SNIDER, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Nov 15, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Adams County Public Hospital District No. 2 will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at East Adams Rural Hospital in the conference room downstairs. *There is no longer a Zoom option. John Kragt, Chair Board of Commissioners East Adams Rural Healthcare Published Nov. 6 and 13, 2024...

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LIND, WASHINGTON

    Liz Powell, Ritzville Journal|Updated Nov 15, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF LIND, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lind Community Church – 114 E. 5th Street on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the final budget of 2025. A copy of the final budget may be obtained at Lind Town Hall, 116 ½ W. 2nd Street, Lind, WA 99341. Adoption of the 2025 Budget Ordinance will be during the regular Council Meeting following the Public Hearing. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate sp...

  • Transparency shouldn't cost more

    Elizabeth New|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is considering a change to the state’s recently adopted premium change transparency rule. A press release from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner says, “The change would be specific to Phase 2 of the rule — the automatic inclusion of reasons for premium increases in policy renewals — and would move the timing of that action from June 2027 to June 2029.” Goodish? The rule applies to auto and home insurance policies. (Insurers...

  • Incumbents retain commission seats

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE — The two incumbent Adams County commissioner facing Nov. 5 general election challenges have retained their seats. Unofficial results show Dan Blankenship topped challenger David Lobe to retain the District No. 1 seat. And Jay R. Weise retained his District No. 2 seat over challenger Hank Rivard. A count of late-arriving ballots on Nov. 8 showed Blankenship leading Lobe 2,854 votes (60.75%) to 1,754 (37.3%). There were 94 write-ins, or 2.0% of the total of 4,702. In the District 2 commissioner race, Weise’s tal...

  • Lind-Ritzville FFA students impress judges in Indianapolis

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Three teams of high school students scored mightily at an October FFA convention in Indianapolis. "Our FFA chapter won a few state contests last year, and when you win a state contest, you can go compete at the national FFA convention," said Andy Williams, the FFA program instructor at Lind-Ritzville High School. Thirteen high school students visited the convention, divided into dairy cattle evaluation, farm and agribusiness management, and meats evaluation. "All students...

  • Wheat farmers facing challenges

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE - It's not going to surprise many people that the wheat market is in no way a method to get rich quick. "It's down," Washington State University regional extension specialist Aaron Esser said about the wheat farmer's market price. "It's way down. I can go back over 10 years and find when the price of wheat was significantly higher than what it is currently, but I think it's well below the cost of production for most producers, especially if you start looking at...

  • Election Results

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    — Editor’s note: The tally below represents what was available from Washington state on Monday, Nov. 11. Late-arriving ballots will continued to be counted until certification Nov. 26. Initiatives 2066 Yes 51.64% No 48.36% 2109 Yes 36.09% No 63.91% 2117 Yes 38.10% No 61.90% 2124 Yes 44.68% No 55.32% U.S. President Harris/Walz 57.60% Trump/Vance 38.84% Kennedy/Shanahan 1.34% Stein/Ware 0.71% Oliver/ ter Maat 0.40% U.S. Senate Maria Cantwell 59.32% Raul Garcia 40.41% 4th Congressional District Jerrod Sessler 46.63% Dan New...

  • Commissioners advance jail, bridge work

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE - Adams County commissioners met Oct. 8 and Nov. 5 to discuss a USDA grant of $2,600,000 for jail improvements. DOH Associates has been selected for general architectural services to the county. Public Works Director Todd O'Brien will notify DOH of the grant funds available for jail improvements. A scope of work will be developed by DOH to determine pre-architectural priorities, and what factors construction on those priorities may trigger. In other business Nov. 5,...

  • Public Records

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Land Transactions RITZVILLE – The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions during the week of Nov. 3-9: Nov. 7 Palos Verdes LLC of Othello, 712 E. Cascade St., Othello, to Gabriela Sanchez De La Cruz and Luis Enrique Jeronimo of Othello, $354,300. Nov. 6 Adolfo DeLeon, Leyd Diana Valdez, Armando DeLeon, Norma Juarez, Maria Luna, Hilario DeLeon, Angel DeLeon Jr. and Adrian DeLeon, 985 Cobblestone Road, Othello, to Sharone Rae Bray of Othello, $330,000. MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps of Ken...

  • Letters question city staffing level

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE — Faced with looming growth, the City Council unanimously approved a plan to lift the city’s hiring freeze during its Nov. 5 meeting. Councilwoman Michelle Plumb moved to modify the city government organizational chart to eliminate a vacant deputy clerk/treasurer 1 position, add a new community development director, lift the hiring freeze and allow for a hiring a part-time records clerk funded through March 30. She also moved to have staff modify the budget to include the changes and related wages. The council vot...

  • From the Files

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    1 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Nov. 13, 1924 NEED $35,000 IN COUNTY ROAD WORK In order to provide funds for taking care of the road construction work the county commissioners will have to exceed their 1924 budget allowance by $35,000. They are therefore taking steps to declare an emergency, so the funds may be expended legally. The funds are on hand in other funds and will simply be transferred to the road and bridge fund. 75 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times...

  • Retirement party set for McCormick

    The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE — Retired Police Chief Dave McCormick will be feted during a retirement part Friday, Nov. 15. McCormick recently retired as the city’s top cop after 32 years of service. The party will take place from 2-4 p.m. at the Wheat Growers Assocaition office, 109 E. First Ave. The event is open to the public.....

  • Carnegie Library and Liquid Lit

    Stefani Kanzler|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Years ago. I stepped into Carnegie Library for a college assignment, expecting a straightforward study of library layouts and materials. But the moment I walked through those doors, I felt a warmth that went beyond the building itself. Cozy, quaint and clearly loved, Carnegie Library felt like a storybook version of what a small-town library should be. Ever since, it's been my picture-perfect vision of a community-centered library, serving Ritzville and its surrounding towns...

  • Norma J Kramer

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    Norma J Kramer June 1, 1930, - Nov. 5, 2024 Norma J Kramer peacefully passed away on Nov.5, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on June 1, 1930, to Carrie and Albert Nauditt, she spent her early years on the family farm near Marcellus, north of Ritzville. Norma graduated from Ritzville High School in 1948 and married Albert Kramer the same year, moving to the Kramer farm where they raised two daughters, Vicki and Debbi. As a devoted wife and mother, Norma dedicated herself to her fam...

  • Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    LIND — The following residents are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 13-20: Anniversaries Nov. 14 — Leonard and Debbie Rausch Nov. 16 — Darryl and Dawn Lobe, and Steve and Sue Sackmann Nov. 18 — Mitch and Debbie Starring Birthdays Nov. 14 — Franki Bren-Perry Nov. 16 — Matthew Davis and Nicole Smith Nov. 17 — Cory Wagner Nov. 18 — Deacon Haase Nov. 19 — Charley Greenwalt Nov. 20 — Colby Greenwalt...

  • Ritzville museums recognize volunteers

    Rick Haverinen, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    RITZVILLE - Two area residents received Volunteer of the Year honors during a coffee and tea social at the Main Event last month. Kaylee Conrad was chosen as the Burroughs Home Volunteer of the Year and Brian Bothun as the Ritzville Railroad Museum Volunteer of the Year on Oct. 9. Conrad was an important part of this year's inaugural corn hole tournament on Memorial Day weekend, organizers said. She spent a many afternoons at the Burroughs Home welcoming visitors. She also...

  • Senior Menus

    Updated Nov 12, 2024

    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, Nov. 13 - German sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and vegetable. • Thursday, Nov. 14 - Sloppy joe, tater tots and veggie sticks. • Monday, Nov. 18 - Beef enchilada, rice and vegetable. • Tuesday, Nov. 19 - Shepherds pie, salad and roll. • Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Scrumptious chicken, vegetable and biscuit...

  • Broncos upend Rams, 39-29

    Roger Harnack, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    CHATTAROY - Last Friday, Coach Brendan Bermea promised his team a win to end the season. He delivered on that promise Saturday, Nov. 9, coaching the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys to a 39-29 victory over the Riverside Rams. The Broncos (4-6) racked up 594 yards of offense, while holding the Class 1A rams to 256 yards. The Broncos had 29 first downs in the win; Riverside managed only 9. The Rams got on the scoreboard first, when sophomore Javontae Chambers broke outside on a...

  • I get a kick out of that

    Dale Anderson|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    I watched a lot of football over the years and I can tell you that the kicking game has really changed with the soccer style kickers. Pete Gogolak became the first soccer style kicker in the NFL. A couple of years later his younger brother Charlie would be the second. Up until that time most kickers were linemen. The NFL kicking award is named after Cleveland Browns tackle Lou Groza. There were other kickers that played skill positions like Paul Hornung and George Blanda but...

  • Galbreath and Galbreath named to All-League

    The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    CHENEY - Two Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls volleyball team members were selected to the Northeast 2B-South All-League team during a ceremony Thursday, Nov. 7, at the district tournament in Cheney High School. Bronco juniors Saige Galbreath and Zoe Galbreath were among the 10 players selected. "Congrats to Saige and Zoe Galbreath for both being selected on the South NE2B all league team," Athletic Director Dustan Arlt said in announcing the awards. "They were recognized in...

  • Broncos volleyball season ends

    Paul Delaney, The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    CHENEY - The Lind-Ritzville-Sprague volleyball season came to an unexpected, abrupt end Nov. 7 at the Northeast 2B District 6 tournament at Cheney High School. The No. 3-seeded Bronco girls (12-6), opened the tournament Nov. 5 at Freeman High School by sweeping Northwest Christian (Colbert), 3-0, to advance to the semifinals against top-seeded Freeman, setting up their third time the two 2023 state runners-up faced off. Like their previous two games, the Scotties swept the...

  • Lake Roosevelt fees to increase in 2025

    The Journal|Updated Nov 12, 2024

    PORCUPINE BAY — Thinking about recreating at Lake Roosevelt next year? You better plan to spend more. Beginning Jan. 1, the National Park Service is raising fees to camp, boat and more at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. If you’re going boating, the park service is raising the cost to $10 for a one-week launch pass or $60 for the calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The launch fees were last raised in 2015, officials said. Then on March 15, federal officials will hike the fee by $7 to stay overnight at Spring Can...

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