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 By Drew Lawson    News 

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News 

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. During... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News 

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News 

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

 
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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 Bill... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News 

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

 
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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

 
 By Clare McGraw    News 

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 first-degree... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News 

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 Spokane... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News 

Bill updates ballot signature verification rules

OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Mary Murphy    News 

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 June... — Updated 3/14/2024

 
 By Aspen Anderson    News 

Initiative approved preventing a state income tax

OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim... — Updated 3/14/2024 Full story

 

"Second Winter" strikes

Erich Hein of Davenport salts walkways on Third Street between Sinclair and Logan Streets Monday, March 4. Snow fell around Lincoln County and Eastern Washington last weekend,... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

EPA proposes UCR Superfund site

LAKE ROOSEVELT — Contrary to local legislative opinion, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with proposing to add the Upper Columbia River Site to the National Priorities List for consideration as a superfund... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

R's elect State delegates

DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee elected delegates to the Washington State Republican Party Convention at the 2024 County Republican Convention at the County Courthouse Sunday, March 3. Seven delegates... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

Quail Court repairs DOH approved

ODESSA — The Dept. of Health recently granted an expedited approval for the repair of Quail Court, an assisted living facility run by the local Memorial Healthcare Center that was damaged by a burst pipe during a freeze in... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Julie Hill    News

Republicans host Lincoln Day dinner

DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Republican Party observed its annual Lincoln Day dinner Saturday, Feb. 24 at Memorial Hall. After a catered dinner, attendees got to hear from... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

Commissioners discuss tax title properties

DAVENPORT —The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed county tax title properties with Treasurer Emily Hansen and Assessor J Scott Liebing at the Commissioners’ regular meeting Monday, March 4. Hansen explained that tax title... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

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 3/7/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

Harrington man injured in crash

HARRINGTON — A local man was injured in a one-car rollover crash three miles east of the city on State Highway 28 Monday, March 4. Francis M. Pate, 59, of Harrington was injured after his gray 2000 Toyota Camry left the Highway... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

Council hears apartment updates

DAVENPORT — City council heard updates on apartments being built in the former Black Bear Motel location and approved an updated six-year street plan at a regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 28. Before council unanimously approved a... — Updated 3/7/2024

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

School Boards hold regular meetings

DAVENPORT — No action items were presented to the Davenport School Board at a regular meeting that was mostly fiscally focused Monday, Feb. 26. Business manager Dana Telecky presented the Board with a spreadsheet breaking down... — Updated 3/7/2024

 

First Buttercup

6-year-old Ezra King of Odessa found this year's first buttercup northwest of town Wednesday, Feb. 21. Ezra is the son of Alex and Kaci King and grandson of Matt and Laurie Wilson... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

Five interested in Town Council vacancy

ODESSA — At its regular meeting led by Mayor Pro Tem Landon Lobe in the absence of an ailing Bill Crossley, the Odessa Town Council followed up on several pending issues Monday, Feb . 26. Prior to the Monday night meeting, counci... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

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 possibl... — Updated 2/29/2024

 

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