Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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RITZVILLE - Here are the unofficial results for the Nov. 7 general election: Port of Othello Commissioner, District 1 Homer Montemayor - 609 Owen Olsen - 513 Public Hospital District No.2 (East Adams Rural Healthcare) Commissioner, Position 2 Riley Hille - 790 Guillermo Mendez - 376 Commissioner, Position 3 John M. Kragt - 1,013 Commissioner, Position 5 Matt Kubik - 1,024 Public Hospital District No. 3 Elaine Wade - 959 Commissioner, Position 3 Sue Long-Hosek - 997 North Franklin School District Director, District, Position...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that the Town of Washtucna will have a Public Meeting for the Preliminary Budget for 2024. The meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Washtucna Town Hall. Publish dates November 8, 2023, and November 15, 2023)...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that acting as the lead agency for the Town of Washtucna, Adams County did on November 1, 2023, make a Determination of Non-significance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Town of Washtucna Fiber to home Project. The project is a fiber to premise (FTTx) construction project on existing utility poles in the Town of Washtucna, WA. The aerial construction will be done according to the...
PUBLIC 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 meetings scheduled for 11/28/23, 12/12/23, 1/23/24 and 2/27/24 from 7pm to 6pm. Published November 8 and 15, 2023...
RITZVILLE - Here are the unofficial results of the first night of counting in the Nov. 7 general election today: Port of Othello Commissioner, District 1 Homer Montemayor - 389, 54.9% Owen Olsen - 319, 45.0% Public Hospital District No.2 (East Adams Rural Healthcare) Commissioner, Position 2 Riley Hille - 606, 69.4% Guillermo Mendez - 263, 30.1% Commissioner, Position 3 John M. Kragt - 769m 8=97.4% Commissioner, Position 5 Matt Kubik - 774, 98.5% Public Hospital District No....
WASHTUCNA – Earlier this year, descendants of a group of farm wives from a small rural town in southeastern Adams County celebrated the 100th anniversary of an exclusive club. In February 1923 local women formed the "Country Club" to meet their need for social activity and comaraderie. Two years later, in April 1925, they changed the name to "Progressive Club" to better capture the group's purpose. Each lady would take a turn hosting a meeting at her home, thus "...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE TOWN OF WASHTUCNA, WASHINGTON Notice is hereby given that the Town of Washtucna will have a Public Meeting for the Preliminary Budget for 2024. The meeting will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Washtucna Town Hall. Publish dates November 8, 2023, and November 15, 2023)...
PUBLIC 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 meetings scheduled for 11/28/23, 12/12/23, 1/23/24 and 2/27/24 from 7pm to 6pm. Published November 8 and 15, 2023...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION & SEPA THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080, notice is hereby given that acting as the lead agency for the Town of Washtucna, Adams County did on November 1, 2023, make a Determination of Non-significance (DNS), for the following application. Description of proposal: Town of Washtucna Fiber to home Project. The project is a fiber to premise (FTTx) construction project on existing utility poles in the Town of Washtucna, WA. The aerial construction will be done according to the...
WASHTUCNA – Headlights lit up Main Street on Thursday, Oct. 26, as diners headed to the newly re-opened Sonny's Tavern for their first night open since the business's acquisition by Bridget and Paul Coon. Farmers, firefighters and first responders, who were the inaugural guests during the opening service, were greeted with smiling faces of Farm Bureau representatives, the familiar smell of frying chicken and the sight local farm brands that were burned into the interior w...
RITZVILLE – Voters have until Tuesday, Nov. 7, to return ballots in the general election. Ballots may be returned in-person to the Adams County Auditor’s Office in the courthouse, via U.S. Mail or at a sanctioned drop box. In Ritzville, drop boxes are located at 106 W. Main St., 210 W. Broadway Ave., Suite 200 and at City Hall, 216 E. Main Ave. Another drop box is available at the Adams County Public Services Building at 425 E. Main St., Othello. This year’s ballot includes dozens of political races as well as tax levie...
8 Years Ago Adams County News November 2, 1898 Local and Personal Monday night was hallowe'en, and Ritzville did not escape the usual boy tricks and jokes. Marshal Rettig last Saturday arrested Chas. Frederick for the offense of trying to hurt somebody. Mr. Frederick paid his fine of $25 and costs and was released. Those delusive fakirs that with their "snaps" and "free" goods have been patrolling our streets the past week should get the hearty kicking out they deserve. The...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Oct. 8-29: Oct. 8 False alarm in the 1900 block of West Foley Road, Othello. Fireworks reported as a weapons offense in the 400 block of Cherry Street, Hatton. Ford Focus reportedly speeding in the 200 block of North Main Street, Washtucna. Washington State Patrol euthanized deer in the 900 block of South Benge-Washtucna Road, Benge, following a car-deer crash. Welfare check in the 400 block of Yeisley Road, Othel...
WASHTUCNA – A longtime, iconic eatery will officially reopen Thursday afternoon here, three years to the day after it closed. Sonny’s Tavern, 250 S.W. Main St., will host a soft opening from 4-11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, for farmers, friends and first responders. “We are dedicating this special place to the local first responders, many of whom are volunteers, and farmers and ranchers who work together to make this community a great place to live,” co-owner Bridget Coon said. “Our first night of service will be for our frien...
RITZVILLE – Area students had the opportunity to learn about local businesses and employment Thursday, Oct. 19, during the Career Showcase at Lind-Ritzville High School. "Today's Career Showcase at Lind-Ritzville High School was a huge success," Adams County Development Council Executive Director Kyle Niehenke said. Niehenke, who organized the event, also put together a similar showcase at Othello High School. "This event connected local businesses, many of whom are located r...
Three high schools joined for Homecoming festivities last week. The week culminated with Lind-Ritzville, Sprague, Harrington and Washtucna royalty being recognized at halftime of Friday night's game against Reardan....
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023 GENERAL ELECTION Deadline to receive new registrations and voter updates online and by mail is Monday October 30. Deadline for in-person registration and voter updates is Tuesday November 7, by 8 pm at the Adams County Elections Office at 106 W Main Ave, Ritzville, WA. Election day only in-person registration at the voter service center at 425 E Main St, Othello, WA. Military voters are exempt from voter registration deadlines. Adams County is a vote by mail county. A ballot will be mailed to...
8 Years Ago Adams County News October 12, 1898 Benj. Martin returned Friday evening from Spokane. Mr. Martin has been in Spokane for some time taking a course of Turkish baths for his health. E. D. Gilson had the misfortune to break his middle finger on his left hand last week while wrestling with a city drunk. The injury is quite painful and very annoying. H. E. Gritman, the druggist, is painting the outside of his store and perfecting the appearance of one of the most...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 24 to Oct. 6: Sept. 24 Noise complaint in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Suspicious person in the 2000 block of West Bench Road Othello. Suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Suspicious activity in the 600 block of South Thacker Road, Othello. Sept. 25 Assist resident with protection order questions in the 1800 block of West Sutton Road, Othello. Verbal dispute in the...
WASHTUCNA – Two communities in Adams County will receive grants for their efforts to install solar and battery back-up power systems in community buildings. The town of Washtucna will receive $1,392,039 for its solar project. And Ritzville will receive $88,500 toward planning of a solar project. The grants are being awarded by the state Department of Commerce; a total of $35.4 million is being awarded statewide. According to Commerce officials, the funds are allotted to help communities provide clean, back-up power for c...
Sheriff’s Log The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 17-23: Sept. 17 Door open on house in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Suspicious activity reported in the 2100 block of West Moon Road, Othello. Lost property in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Juvenile abusing stray cats in the 800 block of Taylor Road, Othello. Parenting plan violation reported at Sheriff’s Office substation in Othello. Erratically driven vehicle on Interstate 90 near Milepost 221,...
Roderick Arland Kinch Nov. 21, 1929 – Sept. 2, 2023 Roderick Arland Kinch passed away Sept. 2, 2023. He was born Nov. 21, 1929, at home in Benge, Wash., on a wheat farm. At age 5, his father, Samuel Crampton Kinch Jr, died of cancer. His mother, Lucille, married William "Bill" Allert in August 1938. Growing up, Rod spent time with Sonny Lund at Lund Dairy outside of Benge. When he began attending Washtucna High School in 1944, he met Louise Helme-a match made in heaven. T...
RITZVILLE - A West Richland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing an asphalt truck from the state Department of Transportation's Washtucna shop Tuesday, Sept. 19, and leading law enforcement on a chase that ended miles away. Lance Rogers, 31, was arrested and transported to a Yakima-area hospital after he was apprehended following the pursuit that ended with the stolen truck catching fire. He remained in custody at the hospital at press time. He is facing...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 10-16: Sept. 10 Suspicious vehicle in the 1900 block of West Hatton Road, Bruce. Custodial dispute in the700 block of South Coulter Lane, Othello. Noise complaints in the 800 block of South Taylor Road, Othello. Sept. 11 Vehicle sporting red, white and blue lights in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. The vehicle was not law enforcement. Suspicious vehicle with occupant demanding money and food near North P...
8 Years Ago Adams County News September 28, 1898 Something ought to be done to better the condition of roads in and around Ritzville. Farmers say they would not come here if they could help it simply because of the condition of the roads from a mile to a mile and a half of the town. It seems to us that if there is no other way, the businessmen could make no better investment than to have the roads about the town put into better shape. Local and personal Wheat is selling as...