Fog to bring air stagnation this week
RITZVILLE - The National Weather Service has issued an air stagnation warning until 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. The service said freezing, foggy conditions will trap pollutants and... — Updated 11/30/2023
Pasco woman sentenced in fentanyl case
PASCO — A local woman has been sentenced to 108 in prison after pleading guilty to drug-dealing charges. Amy Lynn Loza, 38, of Pasco, was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more... — Updated 11/30/2023
Several close election races decided
HATTON – It took three weeks for the declared candidates in the town of Hatton to win their seats, but certified Nov. 7 general election results show they pulled it out – barely. In all of the town’s races, declared... — Updated 11/30/2023
Othello has new assistant chief
OTHELLO – During a Nov. 13 City Council meeting, a life-long resident was promoted from school resource officer to the city's No. 2 position in the Police Department. Sgt. Aaron... — Updated 11/30/2023
Man sought in alleged assault
LIND – The Adams County Sheriff's Office is looking for information on the whereabouts of a Ritzville man wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident. According to the... — Updated 11/30/2023
Free-access days set for park visits next year
OLYMPIA — In accordance with the law establishing the paid Discover Pass, state officials have announced free-access days for 2024. On free-access days, a Discover Pass isn’t needed to access a state-managed parks or land... — Updated 11/30/2023
Wrapping up fall sports
Before I get into this week’s sports update, let me wish all of you faithful readers of this column a very Happy Thanksgiving. And may I remind you to not eat too much — but... — Updated 11/30/2023
Let the Firing begin
There were a couple of interesting events that took place following Saturday’s college football games. On Sunday, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher was fired after a 51-10 shellacking... — Updated 11/18/2023
Sports fans time of year
Well, it looks like the last of the warm weather will be leaving us until spring. We always seem surprised, but we shouldn’t be. Once October is past the midway point, we should... — Updated 11/1/2023
USDA earmarks $40 million for ground water diversion
OTHELLO – The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing $40 million in grants to three projects designed to divert Columbia River water into irrigation canals... — Updated 11/7/2023
USDA: Supplant Odessa aquifer use
OTHELLO – The USDA is moving ahead with a plan to draw water out of the Columbia River for irrigation in an effort to curtail aquifer groundwater depletion. In an announcement Wednesday, Nov. 1, the agency said it will accept... — Updated 11/7/2023
Area solar projects receive grants
OTHELLO – More than $1 million has been earmarked to help four area businesses develop and maintain solar arrays to generate power for agricultural use. The USDA has announced Othello-based Basin Farmworks, Weyns Farm and Sage... — Updated 11/7/2023
Rebel Flat trestle dedicated
WINONA — The new Rebel Flat Cree trestle on the Palouse-Coulee City railroad line was dedicated Thursday morning, Nov. 2. Speakers included 9th Legislative District Sen. Mark... — Updated 11/7/2023
Trestle back in operation
WINONA — Trains are running over Rebel Flat Creek only two months after the Winona Fire destroyed the train trestle here. On Friday, Oct. 20, state officials announced that the... — Updated 11/1/2023
Health care professionals work to make us healthier
Physicians and health-care workers across the state have experienced unprecedented stress and hardship over the past several years. Despite this, physicians in Davenport and Odessa took and continue to take the time to help train... — Updated 11/30/2023
'BIG WIRES' Act provides power benefits for Americans
The Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act is a promising bipartisan bill in Congress that offers a wide range of benefits: reducing the risk of electrical power outages, lowering carbon... — Updated 11/30/2023
Making their way to America
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, we must be grateful for what we have and focus on our needs rather than fixate on what we want and crave. Being thankful starts with an... — Updated 11/30/2023
GAO: Bad water is the problem
Aren’t you sick and tired of hearing Gov. Jay Inslee and his ilk blaming Columbia and Snake River dams for the decline in Puget Sound salmon and orca populations? Despite... — Updated 11/18/2023
Never forget our veterans
While the last veterans who survived the “surprise” Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are dwindling rapidly, we cannot let their sacrifices and the memories of that horrific day... — Updated 11/18/2023
Return of the sockeye salmon
In 1992, a single male sockeye salmon managed to swim 900 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River to Redfish Lake located deep in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains---the end of his... — Updated 11/7/2023
Sex offenders may hide in plain sight
Thirty-five attorneys general throughout the nation, including Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, have banded together in opposition to a proposal by the American Law Institute that would put an end to sex offender... — Updated 11/1/2023
Paid leave is too high for wage earners
What's the hourly wage of a Paid Family and Medical Leave recipient in Washington state? It's higher than I'm comfortable with. Lawmakers should explain to all workers why they... — Updated 11/1/2023
Traffic to get worse regardless of tolls
The Interstate 405 and state Highway 167 toll lane experiment is losing money. Now, the state Transportation Commission is considering increasing tolls by up to 80% to $18 each way... — Updated 11/1/2023
Require supermajority for tax hikes
If there’s one thing Americans can still agree on, it’s that tax policy is one of the most consequential decisions our government makes that impacts our economy and family... — Updated 11/1/2023
Lind Birthdays and Anniversaries
LIND – Residents celebrating birthdays and anniversaries from Nov. 22-28 are: Anniversaries Nov. 24 – Gary and Sharon Lobe Birthdays Nov. 22 – Scott Branson, Curtis Gering, Al Strohmaier, Karlee Kerr and Allison Ritz Nov.... — Updated 11/30/2023
These kids know their potatoes
LIND — The Lind-Ritzville Middle School Future Farmers of America competed Nov. 15 in the state Potato Evaluation Career Development competition with 45 other middle and high... — Updated 11/30/2023
Welcome to My Kitchen
New friends and family have steered my culinary interests toward gluten and dairy free recipes. For health and wellbeing, some folks must avoid certain ingredients or ingredient properties. Until recently, those avoiding gluten... — Updated 11/18/2023
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