July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026
REARDAN — Questions about the decision to fire the police chief took center stage during the Thursday, July 2, City Council meeting. Councilwoman Leanne Merkel and several residents expressed frustration that the council was not informed before Mayor Kathy Eastman terminated Chief Barbara Werner earlier this month. “I think it would have been nice if this had been discussed a little bit,” Merkel said. “That’s a huge decision that’s going to affect our whole town for years to come.” Eastman said the decision...
TELFORD — U.S. Highway 2 has reopened after lightning sparked a wildfire Wednesday evening near the Telford Rest Area. The fire, located on the east side of South Telford Road near the railroad tracks, grew to more than 112 acres before crews stopped its forward progress, officials said. One home was threatened, but property owner Brian Steadman built a defensive line to hold the flames until firefighters arrived. Lincoln County Fire District No. 5 Chief Craig Sweet said the fire was burning "aggressively "when the first...
REARDAN - A new medical clinic is taking shape and is expected to open this fall, replacing an aging manufactured building that no longer meets the needs of the growing community. Lincoln Hospital CEO Tyson Lacy said the current clinic is outdated, noting it is a mid-2000s manufactured building purchased used from Colville. The clinic has small, cramped rooms, inefficient workflows and thin walls that limit patient privacy, he said. "We're looking to upgrade and invest in a...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 29 to July 5: June 29 Traffic stops: 8 12:00 a.m. — A security check was conducted. 3:35 a.m. — Crash on state Highway 23 near Harding Road East. 6:26 a.m. — False burglary alarm activated; location not reported. 8:32 a.m. — Custodial concerns for court-ordered visit in Davenport. 8:35 a.m. — Welfare check; location not reported. 9:38 a.m. — Shipment of silver and gold arrived empty. 11:31 a.m....
CRESTON — A grass fire that started about 9:07 a.m. near the intersection of North Blenz and East Schuster roads burned about 4 acres Sunday, July 5. The flames damaged three power poles before firefighters contained the fire, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records. No buildings were damaged. Inland Power and Wilbur fire crews responded. Deputy Brian Hudspeth assisted until the fire was contained, according to the report. The cause of the fire remains...
DAVENPORT — A silver van that had been parked behind the Safeway grocery store for a more than 24 hours was towed Saturday morning, July 4, because it blocked access to the store’s garbage bins. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records, the 2008 Toyota Sienna was parked in the Logan Street right-of-way next to store garbage bins at 1208 Morgan St. Chazrina Ann Swan, the driver, had been in custody since July 1 on a driving while license suspended charge and had not transferred the vehicle into her name. A...
REARDAN — Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a domestic dispute Friday night, July 3, but did not arrest anyone. Hannah Kay Hahn called 911 around 10:13 p.m. stating that John Michael Scott kicked her out of his truck near the ice stand on State Highway 231 while giving her a ride from Wellpinit to her home at 425 N. Laurel St., records show. She had two small scrapes on her left knee. Hahn appeared intoxicated and changed the details of her story multiple times, records show. She had also changed...
DAVENPORT — Deputies assisted an intoxicated man staggering along U.S. Highway 2 around 11 a.m. July 4. Ryan Jay Moon was located by deputies near Janett Road after multiple drivers reported seeing a man in shorts, a black T-shirt and flip-flops eastbound on the highway, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies requested EMS to evaluate the intoxicated Moon; he was transported to Lincoln Hospital, according to the report. Around 1:30 p.m., the hospital contacted deputies after Moon left the facility....
HARRINGTON — A physical altercation between neighbors on North Third Street on Saturday, July 4, led to an assault report but no arrests. Resident Todd Jeffrey Hamilton told Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jonathan Evans that his neighbor, Whitley David Pittman, approached him while he was sitting on his motorcycle around 4 p.m. on July 4, records show. Hamilton said Pittman began punching him in the ribs and back multiple times while he was seated, then struck him in the throat after he got off the motorcycle,...
REARDAN — A 70-year-old woman was airlifted from her home on Saturday, July 4, after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest, but the response took longer than usual. The woman’s name was not released. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the Airlift Northwest helicopter based in Davenport was not available when dispatchers received a 5:07 p.m. call. Emergency personnel responded to 605 E. Spokane Ave., for an unconsious woman having a seizure and difficulty breathing. LifeFlight was eventually...
REARDAN - The town is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian safety along U.S. Highway 2, with a focus on the area near the school campus where speeding and visibility have long been concerns. At the July 2 council meeting, engineer Bryan Hicks with Century West Engineering presented a conceptual design for Phase 1 of corridor improvements between Aspen and Cedar streets. The plan calls for curb bulb-outs at intersections, rapid rectangular flash beacons at...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 3 (Davenport) has launched a new seven-day-a-week hospitalist program to provide physician coverage for patients who require admission. The district oversees Lincoln Hospital and its clinics. Lincoln Hospital CEO Tyson Lacy said the change moves away from the traditional model where emergency room and clinic physicians also covered inpatient care. He said increasing complexity in medicine has made that approach unsustainable. “Our doctors have done an amazing job...
SPRAGUE — A Kansas man facing child sex charges will remain in Lincoln County custody until at least September after a judge extended his detention period Tuesday, July 7. Jesus Galvan, 34, of Dodge City, Kan., is charged in Ford County, Kan. with two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to court documents. Galvan was arrested June 10 while camping outside of Sprague and has been held in the Lincoln County Jail since, records show. The charges allege that between December 2017 and December 2019,...
DAVENPORT — Ballots for the Tuesday, Aug. 4, primary election will be mailed to voters July 14. Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley said approximately 8,800 ballots will be sent out. He noted there are no contested race. Only ballots returned to dropboxes or postmarked on or before Aug. 4 will be counted. Official ballot drop boxes are located in the Auditor’s Office at the Lincoln County Courthouse, in the east parking lot of the courthouse, and outside the Harrington Library. Caley encouraged voters to mail...
As we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, soccer fans from around the globe are flocking to the USA for the World Cup. They marvel at what our America has to offer. Meanwhile, socialists focused on government control have hijacked the Democrat Party and are gaining a foothold in national and local elections. It is like America has trains heading in opposite directions on the same track racing toward a head-on collision. Today, people who risk their homes, savings and reputations are viewed by critics as the “evil...
Imagine being told you have to leave your home, perhaps forever. You only have a couple of hours to pack, and you can only take what fits in your car. Calista Christiansen, a seventh-grader from the Columbia River Gorge community of Lyle, didn't have to imagine. That's what happened to her, her family and her neighbors last summer when the Burdoin Fire burned through the community, destroying 14 homes and threatening more than 250 others, including her own. Christiansen spoke... Full story
ODESSA - Local firefighters hosted their annual community barbecue Saturday, July 4. Fire Chief Brian Schorzman said the event was a success, with people enjoying good food and time spent with friends and neighbors. Some visitors who were just passing through even stopped in for a meal. Volunteers served more than 200 meals and raised over $5,400 in donations. Proceeds will go toward updating structure fire gear "It was a nice day for a barbecue," Schorzman said. "The people...
ODESSA - A local woman has turned her family's beagle into the star of her first children's book, with two upcoming book signing events planned in the area. Peggy DeWulf, 59, of Odessa, will celebrate the launch of Merry Toby Christmas with signings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Home Makers in Harrigton and 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Wild Roots Market in Odessa.. The story was inspired by Toby, a beagle given to her daughter as a Christmas gift during her...
Davenport Birthdays July 9 - Maia Goetz, Bob Guhlke, Wylie Hendrickson, Rachel Lacy July 10 - Logan Eldred, Nick Nichols, Art Stevenson July 11 – John Dorgan, Stan Liebing, Felicity Mielke, Thomas Wilkie July 12 - Juliann Janke, JJ Kowalkowski, Sam Posey, John Stiles, Theresa Telford July 13 - Marilyn Arland, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Milei Floyd, Marlena Guhlke, Gene Johnson, Judy Miller July 14 - Robert Mielke, Jan Stone July 15 – McKenzie Buck, Tennessa Cox, Jesslyn McCluskey, David Musgrave Anniversaries July 9 - Ryan and...
Last summer, I watched a YouTube baseball video of the Yankees head coach (Aaron Boone) talking about his team winning the game they just played. I took a screen shot where Aaron Boone is quoted as saying “I tried my best to lose.” At first, I was shocked that Aaron would say this. How could he say those things and keep his job? Then I got to thinking, this didn’t sound like something he would say. He may want to but would never say it. Then I looked at the channel. It was called “Dangerous AI (artificial...
DAVENPORT - For many young people, a summer lifeguard job means time in the sun and a steady paycheck. For Jesse Raugust, it has become something more meaningful. Raugust, 21, of Davenport, is in his third season as a lifeguard. He said the role has given him a chance to stay connected to his community while helping keep kids safe. "It's a good job. You get some sun, which is nice, but it's also a good opportunity to be around the community," Raugust said. "You see different...
ODESSA - Following resurfacing, the pickleball courts in the town park are open. Players must wear proper rubber-soled shoes, and bicycles, skateboards and other non-pickleball activities are not allowed on the courts, city officials said. Rules are posted on site. The project was a community effort supported by the Odessa Healthcare Foundation, which used proceeds from its May auction to help fund park improvements. The Odessa Lions Club provided the court surfacing and...
PUBLIC NOTICE REARDAN-EDWALL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 09 LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2026-2027 BUDGET, AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reardan-Edwall School District No. 09, Lincoln County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular business meeting on July 22, 2026, commencing at 6:30 PM in the Reardan High School 101st Innovation Center at 215 E. Spokane St., Reardan,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR CREDITORS TO SERVE PROOFS OF CLAIMS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROOFS OF CLAIMS IF NOTIFIED BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH, STATE OF WASHINGTON No. 25-4-00004-31 In the Matter of the Estate of TODD P. JONES, Deceased. [PM FARM, LLC] TO: ALL KNOWN CREDITORS OF PM FARM, LLC: Please take notice that Barry W. Davidson (the “Receiver”), was appointed as the general receiver of the Estate of Todd P. Jones (the “Estate”) and The River Rue R.V. Park, Inc....
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF VACATION OF STREET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington, will hold a hearing on a request by Robert and Nancy Barnes, to vacate eight feet of 10th Street. They intend to use the acquired ROW to remove their accessory building from city property. The property is described as the easterly eight feet of 10th Street from Morgan Street north to the alley adjacent to 100 westerly feet of lot 6 of Block 18...
PUBLIC NOTICE Vacant Position on the Davenport City Council The City of Davenport is interested in filling a vacant position on the Davenport City Council. Anyone interested in filling in the remainder of this two-year term is encouraged to write a letter of interest to the City Council requesting consideration of their appointment. All applicants must be residents of the City of Davenport and 18 years old to be eligible. Letters of interest must be received by the City Clerk/Treasurer, 411 Morgan Street, P.O. Box 26,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED DECLARATION OF SURPLUS COUNTY PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington, pursuant to RCW 36.34.030, for the purpose of considering the declaration of certain county personal property as surplus and authorizing its sale. The property proposed to be declared surplus consists of the following county-owned vehicle: 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Mileage: 148,358 miles...
To submit a legal or public notice, please email legals@odessarecord.com. 1. Put your Notice in a Word format. There is an additional fee of 10% for PDF submissions. 2. Deadline for publication is Monday by 5pm for publication on Thursday of that same week. 3. Cost. There is a flat rate for Notice to Creditors and Probate Notice to Creditors of $140. This fee includes a three consecutive week publication, an original affidavit and a searchable internet. There is a flat rate... Full story
Alice Marlene Melcher March 2, 1941 – June 29, 2026 Alice Marlene Melcher, 85, of Moses Lake, Wash., went to be with her Savior on June 29, 2026. She was born March 2, 1941, in Spokane, Wash. to Emil Sauer and Lydia Rott Sauer. The family farmed in Lind, Wash. Alice was the eldest of four siblings (John, Lois, and Barbara). Alice and her family were active members of Lind Assembly of God church. Alice graduated from Lind High School in 1959. After high school, she was...
