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WARDEN — The Washington State Patrol is investigating an alleged alcohol/drug-related Sunday afternoon crash, Jan. 22, that left four people injured. Othello residents Breanna Rodriguez, 20, Rafael Sanchez Andrade, 24, Alvin... — Updated 1/25/2023

EWAN — A Cheney area woman is being held on $500,000 bail in the slaying of her son. Christine Diane Catelli, 58, is charged with second-degree murder (intent to kill), Spokane County Jail records show. She was booked into the... — Updated 1/24/2023

Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Jan 8-14: Jan. 8 Domestic dispute with both the boyfriend and girlfriend intoxicated. Location not reported.... — Updated 1/24/2023

RITZVILLE — A local lawmaker has introduced legislation to create the Washington State Commission on Boys and Men to address the well-being of boys and men across. “There are many issues that impact men and boys. Yet, there is... — Updated 1/24/2023

OLYMPIA — Consumers will be able to purchase more low-THC liquid-infused products in a single purchase if a bill in the Legislature wins approval. “HB 1249 is necessary to ensure that the evolution of consumer preference, and... — Updated 1/24/2023

RITZVILLE — Dryland wheat producers will meet Jan. 24 to hear presentations from a number of speakers. The producer meeting runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the American Legion hall, 106 W. Broadway Ave. The program includes... — Updated 1/24/2023

OTHELLO — A local man was booked into the Benton County Jail after being arrested for multiple crimes Jan. 5. Ruben Cantu Jr., 29, was booked into the jail on charges of second-degree vehicle prowl, second-degree theft,... — Updated 1/17/2023

Land Transacations RITZVILLE — The Adams County Assessor’s Office reported the following land transactions from Jan. 9-13: Jan. 9 Reyna Pineda Flores of Othello, 642 S. Kristina Road, Othello, to Margarito Garcia Lauriano and... — Updated 1/17/2023

RITZVILLE — Adams County Commissioner Dan Blankenship provided an update Jan. 10 on state legislative priorities and their potential impact on the county. During the commissioners’ meeting, he discussed the governor’s budget... — Updated 1/17/2023

RITZVILLE – Business leaders will host their annual meeting of the Ritzville Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 30. The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Mi Jalisco restaurant, 1604 Smittys Blvd. During the event, new chamber board... — Updated 1/17/2023

OTHELLO — Registration for Sandhill Crane Festival lectures open Feb. 6. The “silver anniversary” festival is set for March 24-26 at Othello Nazarene Church, 835 S. 10th Ave. Keynote speakers are: Kaeli Swift — 7:30 p.m.,... — Updated 1/17/2023

OTHELLO — A local man was hospitalized Sunday night after he was struck by a car early Sunday morning, Jan. 15. Augustino P. De Los Santos, 23, of Othello, was transported to the local hospital after he apparently walked into... — Updated 1/17/2023

RITZVILLE – Adams County commissioners heard from several department heads about plans for the upcoming year during meetings Jan. 4 and 5. Public Works Director Todd O’Brien noted some county buildings need repair and/or... — Updated 1/10/2023

RITZVILLE — A local lawmaker says two environmental laws from the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee that took effect Jan. 1 are already causing a fuel price increase. Republican Sen. Mark Schoesler or... — Updated 1/10/2023

WASHTUCNA — A Richland man was killed Saturday afternoon on state Highway 26 east of town when he crashed while trying to pass another vehicle. Ricard D. Chandler, 57, of Richland, was pronounced dead at the scene, the... — Updated 1/10/2023

RITZVILLE — Ratepayers power bills are going to get a little more expensive this year. Big Bend Electric Cooperative announced last week that its customers are going to see a rate increase effective April 1. The average 5% increa... — Updated 1/10/2023