Serving Franklin County, WA
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Forgotten in the annals of time is the story about a farm kid from Ritzville that nearly made the Olympic track team. Walter “Spike” Arlt was an outstanding athlete at Ritzville High School and as a track hurdler he set a state record for the 120 yard high hurdles in 1956 his senior year. That mark still stands as an all-time Bronco track record since the 120 yard high hurdles is now the 110 Meter hurdles. Spike would go onto run track at WSU and in 1960 was selected as the...
PULLMAN - The two candidates vying for the 9th Legislative District Position No. 2 seat met in a League of Women Voters forum Monday, July 15. Incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, is being challenged by political newcomer Pam Kohlmeier, D-Spokane. A third candidate, Arianna Arends, D-Spokane, did not attend. Voters have until Aug. 6 to return their primary election ballots. The 9th Legislative District includes Eastern Adams and other counties. League of Women Voters Services Coor...
The Journal RITZVILLE — The number of unemployed residents in Adams County is increasing. According to a state unemployment report released earlier this month, unemployment has been rising monthly over last year. “Monthly rates have increased from February through May 2024 and Adam County’s 4.2% reading this May was 1 percentage point above the 3.2% rate in May 2023,” the report by Don Mesick said. The lowest recent unemployment rate for the county was 3.2 percent in May 2023, according to the report. While the number...