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Four local students compete for DYW scholarship
RITZVILLE – Four young women will be competing in this year's Distinguished Young Women scholarship pageant. Dakota Killian, daughter of Lisa Annette and Gordon Lee Killian hopes... — Updated 3/4/2021
Senior Night
Parents of volleyball players were honored at the first home match Saturday, Feb. 27. Pictured, from left, are Dalton, Kristen, Greg and Janaye Wilkie with Denise Hoffman and Ed... — Updated 3/4/2021
Community invited to weigh in on education
RITZVILLE — An online community forum is planned for Wednesday evening, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. "Say Yes to Education — Expanding Community Support for Education in Lind Ritzville" is the kick-off event to a two-year effort... — Updated 3/2/2021
Broncos win first home volleyball match
RITZVILLE – The Broncos had their first home volleyball match of the shortened season, beating Northwest Christian (Colbert) 3-1 on Feb. 27. "It's great to be back on the court.... — Updated 3/2/2021
Adams County Cops & Courts
February 19 Domestic – 800 block South Highway 24 Othello Deputies were dispatched to a domestic at the location, and contacted several subjects who advised of a verbal argument. Deputies did not observe any signs of an assault.... — Updated 3/2/2021
Lind Bulldogs wall
LIND – Middle school staff members gave their halls a "facelift" by repainting the wall with Bulldog pride. Pictured, from left, are Karissa Labes, Eleda Najera, Mary Hernandez,... — Updated 3/2/2021
Lind's Jennifer Anderson goes above and beyond
LIND – Elementary school teacher Jennifer Anderson was awarded the Above and Beyond award at the Lind-Ritzville School District Board meeting Feb. 24. Lind Elementary Dean of Stud... — Updated 3/2/2021
Lind student receives grant for oxygen machines
LIND – A fifth-grade student at Lind Elementary School used of some of his spare time during last spring's quarantine to benefit his community. Hagen Carlson, who has a strong... — Updated 3/2/2021
From the Files
100 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times March 3, 1921 DON’T BE A HUSTLER Many a man acquires a reputation as a “hustler” on account of a habit of poorly organized physical... — Updated 3/2/2021
House passes bill which will increase cost of gas, diesel
OLYMPIA – A bill that would create an expensive new low-carbon fuel standard mandate in Washington will go before the Senate after passing the House of Representatives Saturday, Feb. 27. The house debated for five hours before... — Updated 3/2/2021
Driver runs red light, injures four
MOSES LAKE – A driver was charged with two counts of vehicular assault and DUI after failing to stop at a red light and injuring four people Feb. 23. Evodio Morales Reyes of Othello, age 21, was traveling southbound on Highway... — Updated 3/2/2021
Boy dies after being shot by father
OTHELLO – A 4-year-old boy died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 27, after being shot in the head by his father. Felipe Tapia-Perez, 27, is being held in Adams County Jail faceing a possi... — Updated 3/2/2021
Ritzville school receives $80,000 in grants
RITZVILLE – Superintendent Don Vanderholm recognized administrators and staff members for their success in applying for grants at the Feb. 24 school board meeting. “In the last 30 days, we’ve brought in over $80,000 worth of... — Updated 3/2/2021
Vulcan Street Water Mainline project complete
LIND – Council members certified the Vulcan Street Water Mainline Project as complete at their Feb. 23 meeting. Patrick Sheehy of Century West Engineering said the town repaired the wash boarding of the road and completed the... — Updated 3/2/2021
House approves bill to help cool heat-emitting cities
OLYMPIA – A measure that would seek to implement methods to cool heat-emitting Puget Sound cities, such as Seattle, passed the state House of Representatives Feb. 25 with unanimous approval. Rep. Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy), sponsor of... — Updated 3/2/2021
They're back
RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville High School students were allowed back together on campus as a full student body Wednesday, Feb. 17. The school board approved the campus moving to... — Updated 2/25/2021
Adams County Cops & Courts
February 12 DUI- 700 block South Thacker Road Othello Suspicious vehicle near a residence at the location. The vehicle was in a collision. Oscar Pineda-Aploinar, 32, of Othello was arrested and booked into jail for DUI. Suspicious... — Updated 2/25/2021
Residents complain about commissioners following the law
RITZVILLE – County commissioners signed a resolution saying they will hold all their regular meetings at the County Courthouse except for one meeting per calendar quarter outside the county seat. Previously, commissioners held... — Updated 2/25/2021
Annual CBDL conference will be online
CASHMERE – The Columbia Basin Development League will be holding their annual conference virtually this year, March 4 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. This year's conference theme is "With One Voice," and topics will include the economic... — Updated 2/25/2021
Grainland Acres Annexation plans moving forward
RITZVILLE – A public hearing for the Grainland Acres Annexation, Comprehensive Plan and Zone Amendment held at city council's Feb. 16 meeting had one participant from the public. Mark DeWulf, attorney general counsel for Big... — Updated 2/25/2021
From the Files
100 years ago The Ritzville Journal-Times Feb. 24, 1921 BIG PARTY AT WELLER HOME A big party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Weller near Ralston last Friday night. There... — Updated 2/25/2021
Ritzville's City Hall open to the public
RITZVILLE – City Hall opened their doors to the public for the first time in almost a year Wednesday, Feb. 17. The opening came following unanimous approval by city council at... — Updated 2/25/2021
Lind-Ritzville schools begin community partnership for education improvements
RITZVILLE – Lind-Ritzville School District has been named as one of five rural school districts to participate in a rural education initiative. Innovia Foundation received a $150,000 grant for the College Spark Outcomes... — Updated 2/25/2021
Ritzville covered in snow
Ritzville Public Works crew members clear the roads of snow Monday morning, Feb. 15.... — Updated 2/16/2021
Local vaccine clinic results from over shipment
RITZVILLE – Local residents on a waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccination received telephone calls to come and get the shot when an over shipment of the Pfizer vaccine resulted... — Updated 2/16/2021
