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March Students of the Month. Back row (from left): Briseida Oliva-Montejano, Alejandra Novoa-Guizar, Carlos Garcia and Aiko-Valles-Ceciliano. Front row: Olivia Blake, Isabella Najera, Jason Dobbins,...

Tina Shields was selected as the Lind-Ritzville Schools Above & Beyond recipient for the month of March. Shields was nominated by Lind Elementary and Lind-Ritzville Middle School principal Cindy...

Don and Lavonne Saunders are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary March 22, 2019. They were married at Manito United Methodist Church in Spokane. A special celebration is set for Saturday,...

CHECK, PLEASE. The Caring Neighbors board, a nonprofit entity established by Big Bend Electrical Co-op, donated $900 to the Ritzville Aerie/Aux. Eagles to help improve their building at the Wheatland...

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 painting. -Photo... Full story

DONATION. Dennis Schilling (right), Superintendent of CF Industries’ Ritzville Terminal, presented Adams County Fire Protection District No. 1 Chief Scott Kembel with a $1,000 donation. The money...

Benton Daniel Kuster Dan and Kristin Kuster of Cheney welcomed their son Benton Daniel Kuster on June 28, 2018. At birth, Benton weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19.75 inches in length. Benton...

Colin and Whitney Eng of Tacoma are proud to announce the birth of their second child, Ainsley Ray Eng. Ainsley arrived on June 7, 2018, at 1:02 a.m., weighing six pounds, 15 ounces and measuring... Full story

Witten Jay Dirks was born to Adam and Sara Dirks on Nov. 12 in Spokane. At birth, Witten weight six pounds, eight ounces and measured 19.5 inches. He joins three-year-old sister, Shaye. Paternal...

Josie Nell McKenzie was born on Jan. 14 to Justin and Elena McKenzie. She weighed 6 pounds and 14 ounces at birth and measured 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Denise McKenzie of... Full story

Bella Lynn Hennings was born Jan. 12 to Hans and Kristina Hennings of Ritzville. At birth Bella weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She joins her big sister KatieJo, 8, and one...

Wylie James Plumb was born to Cliff and Aydriann Plumb on Nov. 15. At birth, Wylie weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 21 inches in length. He joins siblings Lane, 6, and Mason, 3. Paternal... Full story

Paxton John Arlt was born to Dustan and Renee Arlt of Ritzville on Nov. 2 in Moses Lake. At birth, Paxton weight seven pounds, five ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length. He joins sisters...

Wren Malone Powers was born on Oct. 4 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho. She weighed eight pounds two ounces, and was 20.25 inches long. Her parents are Nathan and Mindy Powers of Boise, and...

Scott and Amanda Galbreath welcomed Blakely Lucille Galbreath to the world on Aug. 1 in Kennewick. At birth, Blakely measured 21.5 inches and weighed nine pounds, two ounces. Blakely joins brother... Full story

Dakota Callee Moore was born at Deaconess Hospital on April 30 to Brady Moore and Amber O’Brien. At birth, Dakota weighed eight pounds and measured 21 inches. She joins eight-year-old sister,...

Rebecca and Jason Snyder are excited to announce the birth of their son, Jeriah Timothy Snyder. Jeriah was born on May 18 at 3:02 a.m. at Trios in Kennewick. At birth, he weighed nine pounds five... Full story

Andy and Amy (Gordon) Welllsandt are proud to welcome their daughter Lucy Kate Wellsandt. Born on May 12 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane Valley, Lucy weighed six pounds, 12 ounces and...

Colin and Whitney Eng of Tacoma are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Emery Eileen. Emery arrived on March 5 at 12:01 p.m., weighing six pounds, three ounces and measuring 19 inches...

Tyler and Dianne Selcho welcomed their first child, a daughter, on April 7, 2016. At birth Blake Caroline Selcho weighed six pounds one ounce, and was 18 and a half inches long. Maternal grandparents... Full story

On March 7, Gavin and Aimee Heider welcomed Emma Joy Heider into their family. She was born eight pounds and 11 ounces and joins her two-year-old brother Henry. Emma Joy was born in Spokane and the... Full story

Thirty years ago Jake and P.J. Jacobsen started a store by the name of ‘Babikis’ in Seattle, which sold natural fiber clothing. At this time there was a very small section of clothes for mothers... Full story

Brandon and Marie Borth welcomed their son Zachary Elijah Borth on Nov. 12. Born in Moses Lake, Zachary measured 21.5 inches and weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces at birth. Zachary joins sisters... Full story