Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, January 23 Washtucna Community Library, 4-6 p.m., Washtucna School Library Coding Club, 4 p.m., Ritzville Library Access Health: Telehealth in rural communities, 6 p.m., WSU Extension Office Friday, January 24 Teen Scene, 4 p.m., Ritzville Library Saturday, January 25 Creative Corner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ritzville Library Monday, January 27... Full story
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA05000070-23-1-FT TO No 230504798-WA-MSI PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JACK D GUSKE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, JACK D GUSKE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Matrix Financial Services Corporation Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC Reference Number of the Deed of T...
RITZVILLE – After scoring seven touchdowns in the first three games of the season, senior running back Brody Boness rushed for five more Friday, Sept. 27 in the Broncos' 34-13 win over Reardan. Boness showed his strength on the Broncos' first possession of the game when he took the handoff up the middle, shook off several tackles and rambled 18 yards into the end zone for the first Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/touchdown. On the Screaming Eagles' ensuing possession, R...
RITZVILLE — The state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction recently released its 2023-34 report card for public school students for grades K12. The report card analyzed different data trends from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years. And the report card doesn’t look good for area schools when it comes to attendance and consistent grade-level knowledge. The report card also shows the amount of money school districts are spending per pupil. Interestingly, the amount does not necessarily correlate with student ach...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Aug. 25 - Sept. 13: Aug. 25 3:27 a.m. – Report of an intoxicated individual in a parked car on the 800 block of Highway 2. 7:47 a.m. – Burglary alarm activated but no signs of forced entry or evidence of a burglary on the 800 block of South Hummingbird Drive, Othello. 9:40 a.m. – Report of fires, when investigated deputies only found anglers on the 2200 block of North Sprague lake Road, Ritzville. 10:26 a.m. – A bo...
Carol J.Becker (Hollenbeck, Proctor) Nov. 19, 1938- Aug. 20, 2024 Carol Becker, (82), of Ritzville, Wash., passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2024. She was born in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 19, 1938, to the late Melvin and Tannis Hollenback. Carol is survived by her husband Lowell Becker and three brothers: Richard "Buck" (Janette) Hollenback of Washtucna, Wash, Donald (Teresa) Hollenback of Pasco, Wash, and Douglas Hollenback of Washtucna, Wash. Carol graduated from Kahlotus...
The Journal RITZVILLE — Several students from schools around the are have received scholarships, including: • Blake Earle of Ritzville, $2,000 Willard and Patricia Hennings Scholarship. He is attending Gonzaga University in Spokane. • Julia Guske of LaCrosse High School, $1,000 David & Frances G. Ray Scholarship. Guske will be majoring in nursing at Lewis and Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho. “I think I will enjoy helping people and learning about nursing. I love to travel and really enjoy learning about differe...
The 2024 Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna cheerleading team is, from left, front row, Zoey McCoy, Olivia Balfe, Hannah Hille, Trinity Graham and Whitlee Silvernail; and back row, Abbi Northern, Zenaida Lujan, Alejandra Novoa, Nalina Wylie and Giovanna Guizar-Estrada. Coaches Kiera Buriak and Megan Buriak are not pictured....
WASHTUCNA — Voters here will be asked to support a tax increase to keep the municipal pool operating. According to Alta Hunt, a member of Parks and Recreation board, the current levy collects $50,000. To keep the pool viable, an $80,000 levy will be placed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. “This means if you own a home valued at $100,000, you would be paying $83 a year,” Hunt reported. “This money is taken from taxes that you are already paying, but the Washtucna Pool would just get a portion of this.” Hunt said more...
WASHTUCNA — A fund-raising breakfast for Heritage Museum and Community Center, 287 S. Main St., will take place Oct 12. Organizers are seeking donations for a silent auction for the ninth annual event. Cash donations are also being accepted. The event will take place at Sonny’s Tavern, 250 W. Main St., and next door at the Lion’s Club. Sonny’s staff will serve breakfast for donations from 6-10:30 a.m. The silent auction will run from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lion’s Club. Items donated need to be picked up by Sept. 13...
Sheriff's Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to the following calls for service from Aug. 4-18: Aug. 4 7:07 a.m. – Suspicious vehicle in the area of North Lauer Road and East Griffith Road, Ritzville. 7:17 a.m. – False alarm on the 2900 block of West Gillis Road, Lind. 3:58 p.m. – Juvenile assaulting his father on the 300 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. 4:46 p.m. – Standby Peace on the 1300 block of North Wahal Road, Ritzville. 5:06 p.m. – Trespassing reported on the 1800 block of East Wellsa...
WASHTUCNA — A petition seeking the release of Henry Bley from the Washington State Penitentiary was filed 127 years ago, regarding the infamous double-homicide of the Moritz brothers. According to the Weekly Commoner, a predecessor to the Whitman County Gazette newspaper in Colfax, dated Friday, Aug. 20, 1897, Bley, who had been imprisoned for nine years, was connected to the infamous Moritz brothers’ murders, and filed a petition for his freedom. “This piece of criminal history is highlighted by the vigorous efforts which...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE Notice is given that the Board of Directors of the Washtucna School District #109 has changed the start time of the regular meeting scheduled for 8/27/2024 to 6pm. Published August 14 and 21, 2024...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 3 - Aug. 3: July 30 10:32 a.m. – Citizen assist on the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. 2:09 p.m. – Report of a suspicious subject but after investigation there was no evidence of illegal activity on the 2200 block of West Rainier Road, Othello. 6:46 p.m. – Report of an individual sending a subject pictures then the subject demanding money or the photos would be shared to the individual’s family and fr...
Patricia Smith Apr. 23, 1948 - July 16, 2024 Patricia "Pat" Smith passed away on July 16, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. Patricia Smith the daughter of Vernon and Esther Schafer was born on April 23, 1948. She graduated from Washtucna High School in 1966 and then attended Business School in the Seattle Area. She had many interests over her lifetime such as horses, skiing, doll making, and traveling just to name a few. Patricia loved animals. Patricia raised her daughter in a loving...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS A special meeting of the Washtucna School Board is scheduled for August 13, 2024, at 7 a.m. to approve the 2024-25 Student Handbook. There may also be an executive session for personnel pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). Zoom meeting invite information is available by sending a request by email to [email protected] Published August 7, 2024...
RITZVILLE – With 29 precincts reporting, Adams County has released preliminary results for several local tax measures, all of which appear to be passing. As of 8:13 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1,045 ballots had been counted in the primary election. There are 8,117 registered voters in the county, reflecting a 12.87% voter turnout. An estimated 451 ballots remain to be counted, with the next update scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Here are the preliminary results for local tax measures: Lind Parks and Recreation District N...
RITZVILLE — The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for Ritzville, Othello, Lind, Washtucna, and Hatton, predicting a stretch of hot and sunny weather over the coming days. Ritzville is expected to be sunny and hot on Thursday, with a high near 96 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 63 degrees. On Friday, temperatures will rise to a high near 103 degrees, with partly cloudy skies in the evening and a low around 67 degrees. Saturday will see mostly sunny and hot conditions with a high n...
NOTICE OF TAX JUDGMENT SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADAMS No. 21-2-00069-01 ADAMS COUNTY, a municipal corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The estate of MICHAEL BARNES, heirs and devisees of MICHAEL BARNES; The estate of TAMARRA J. BASS, heirs and devisees of TAMARRA J. BASS; The estate of THELMA M. FREEMAN, heirs and devisees of THELMA M. FREEMAN; HAROLD L. KENNEDY, a single man, and LINDA N. GARCIA, a single woman, and ALLIANCE ONE RECEIVABLES MANAGEMENT INC., as trustee; The estate...
RITZVILLE — The Aug. 6 primary election is underway, with ballots expected to have already been delivered to registered voters. Adams County elections officials mailed more than 8,000 ballots to registered voters last week, officials said, noting voters who have not received their ballots by Friday, July 26, should contact the Elections Department of the county Auditor’s Office. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Aug. 6. Voters waiting until election day to cast their ballots should consider using...
RITZVILLE — Several area students will be receiving scholarships courtesy AgWest Farm Credit. Students receiving scholarships are: Connell Anna Geddes has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Lind Alexis Melcher has received an employee scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Ritzville Jacob Scrupps has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Idaho. Warden Molly Sackmann has received a customer service scholarship for use at University of Wyoming. Washtucna S...
CHENEY — Several residents of Adams County and surrounding communities have been named to the 2024 spring quarter Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University. Students on the list are: Edwall — Levi Bleeker LaCrosse — Zoe Bailey Odessa Pilot Thoms Weishaar Othello — Olga Aguilar-Cortez, Evelyn Barragan, Lizeth Basurto, Hilario DeLeon-Nunez, Francisco Martinez, Justin Martinez, Danae Mendez, Eric Myrick, Ashley Perez, Kevin Reyes-Garcia, Obryanna Valencia and Nerissa Vazquez. Ritzville — Gwen Cady, Hunter Cameron, Bl...
WASHTUCNA — Community leaders are calling the Independence Day celebration a success. The July 4 event included a Kiddie Parade, Grand Parade and a community barbecue benefiting the Washtucna School band. “We had a great turnout and so many volunteers pulling together to make it happen,” band instructor and Lion’s Club member Laura Hille said. “The picnic attendees were very generous in their donations to the band, it is very much appreciated!” About 175 people turned out to watch the 13 parade entries and participate...
WASHTUCNA - A local team won the title of champions at the inaugural Sonny's Slinging Iron Horseshoe Tournament on July 4. "The team of Sarah Spiller and Gary Marmes, Washtucna residents were the victors," Sonny's Tavern co-owner and horseshoe tournament organizer Bridget Coon said, noting they bested "the father-son duo Jeremy and Cooper Jessup in two final games to win the double-elimination tournament." Marmes' and Spiller's names will be engraved on a trophy to be...
