How could turbines impact property taxes?
DAVENPORT — One of the chief promises of the companies looking to build wind turbine projects in Lincoln County is the expected increase in property tax revenue for the county current expense and road budget. Studies show that... — Updated 3/14/2024
Golf & RV named Business of the Year
ODESSA - The local Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Old Town Hall Friday, March 8. There, prizes were raffled, dinner was served and entertainment was provided.... — Updated 3/14/2024
County updating zoning regulations
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County is in the process of updating its zoning regulations to include provisions for the siting of alternative energy facilities, including commercial wind and solar facility standards. But first, a public... — Updated 3/14/2024
Lincoln County voters prefer Trump
DAVENPORT - Most Lincoln County voters would prefer that former president Donald Trump get re-elected for a second term this November. Trump received most of the county votes in... — Updated 3/14/2024
New Odessa councilman
The Town of Odessa has a new councilman. Jim Smith was the chosen candidate among five applicants to replace Josh Clark, who resigned in January. Smith was sworn in by Mayor... — Updated 3/14/2024
Stocker case continued again
SPRAGUE — The trial of a local man charged with five counts of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one count of second-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in... — Updated 3/14/2024
Cops & Courts
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of individuals who report... — Updated 3/14/2024
Martin Hall worker charged with raping girl
MEDICAL LAKE — A former Martin Hall Juvenile Corrections Facility employee has been arrested for allegedly raping a juvenile inmate. Antwon D. Jones, 40, was arrested Feb. 29 on charges of third-degree child rape and... — Updated 3/14/2024
Two charged in tire dumping case
SPRAGUE — A man was arrested and booked into Lincoln County Jail, while an Illinois woman was cited and released after hundreds of tires were allegedly found dumped near the city Friday, March 8. Warren Roy Staves, 53, of... — Updated 3/14/2024
Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law... — Updated 3/14/2024 Full story
Tree farms part of climate solution
As climate change concerns grow, researchers are turning to family tree farmers for assistance. They have been helping for a century, but their efforts have gone unrecognized. The... — Updated 3/14/2024
What to watch for in energy leases
By Norman D. Brock Attorney at Law, Brock Law Firm Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the March edition of Wheat Life Magazine. Many of our widespread... — Updated 3/14/2024
Alta Corrine Reinbold
Alta Corrine Reinbold Dec. 10, 1947- Dec. 23, 2023 In loving memory of Alta Corrine Reinbold, who peacefully departed this world on Dec. 23, 2023, after bravely facing a diagnosis... — Updated 3/14/2024
Bank says merger impacts local economy
DAVENPORT - According to Wheatland Bank President Susan Horton, the Bank's merger with Glacier Bank has greatly impacted on the Lincoln County and Eastern Washington economies. Due... — Updated 3/14/2024
Lincoln County Museum re-opens in May
On March 5 at the Lincoln County Museum, some volunteers were surprised with a free chicken lunch from Davenport Family Foods delivered by owner Kevin Hansen. He found out that... — Updated 3/14/2024
Potato tour
Odessa seventh-graders have learned about the impact of agriculture on the American economy as part of Odessa FBLA's American Enterprise Project. With a specific focus on the... — Updated 3/14/2024
Welcome to My Kitchen
Shrimp and sourdough have topped the list of submitted recipes and culinary questions this past week. Shrimp Lo Mein was shared by young cook, Kaleb Walter. He recently made this... — Updated 3/14/2024
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays March 15: Peggy Semprimoznik, Kendra Hosking, Brad Floyd, Lynee Carpenter, Jan Ziemer March 16: Emmett Kilps, Rob Hopkins March 17: Boone Easley-Cate, Dick Wandling, Chance Smith, Lisa Semprimoznik, Crystal... — Updated 3/14/2024
Looking Back
100 years ago • Two Odessa schoolboys were lodged in the county jail on charges of breaking into the A.W. Birge garage and taking a Ford car. • Revere district farmer John Potts sued Robert MacDonald of Sprague for $25,000,... — Updated 3/14/2024
Hunters may comment on proposed changes
OLYMPIA — Hunters can comment on a proposed rule change governing seasons for the next three years. State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are proposing changes to game-management unit boundaries, landowner hunting... — Updated 3/14/2024
Schuh resigns as girls basketball coach
ODESSA - After 14 years as the head coach of high school basketball teams here, Travis Schuh has announced his resignation from the position. Schuh coached the boys team for seven... — Updated 3/14/2024
State unveils pike 'rapid response' plan
LAKE ROOSEVELT - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a "rapid response" plan to take extraordinary measures to kill northern pike found in waterways like Lake... — Updated 3/14/2024
New pitching machine
The Odessa baseball team was able to purchase a new pitching machine for this season thanks to a donation from the Odessa Booster Club. The Tigers are the first Lincoln County team... — Updated 3/14/2024
Area Sports Docket
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of March 15-21 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Mar. 15 • LRS track at... — Updated 3/14/2024
Two races next weekend in Odessa
ODESSA — Motocross fans who can’t wait for the Desert 100 race the first weekend of April have two local races to look forward to next weekend. The Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club, which puts on the Desert 100 each year, is... — Updated 3/14/2024