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HARRINGTON - The mayor of the city will change after 2023. Jesse Silhan announced on his 75th birthday Friday, May 19 he wouldn't be seeking re-election to the seat after his... — Updated 5/25/2023

Young and old, man and animal, man and woman and the like filled Third Street in Harrington for the 11th Annual Car Show Saturday, May 20. In addition to the cars lining the... — Updated 5/25/2023

REARDAN - The banjo is an intriguing instrument. Its twangy, bright and almost metallic sound can't be ignored, especially when in the hands of local 17-year-old junior Liam... — Updated 5/25/2023

Lincoln County Fire District No. 4 chief Jim Adams swears in new commissioner Jerry Dougherty Tuesday, May 23, at the Reardan Fire Station. Dougherty is completing the term of... — Updated 5/25/2023

Have you ever swum in Sewer Lake? Ya, me neither. But I've always heard of the most talked about event that the Reardan Mule Days Association has ever put on, and that has to be... — Updated 5/25/2023

Although New Zealand and Washington are located a half-a-world apart, they have lots in common---beautiful seashores, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and lakes, and... — Updated 5/25/2023

In my first nearly three years working for The Record-Times, I rushed to a local, quiet, rural school exactly zero times to cover breaking news of threats, violence and other... — Updated 5/18/2023

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is busy signing bills. I think he should start putting his John Hancock on apology letters to former state workers who were terminated because of... — Updated 5/18/2023

Beef Day is the second-best day of the legislative session, next to the last day. Probably the best news about the 2023 legislative session is that we adjourned on time, although... — Updated 5/11/2023

Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state fruit trees blossom, vibrant tulip fields bloom, and colorful lentils... — Updated 5/11/2023

Intentionally, the Washington State Legislature, Governor Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, are completely destroying our state. The Democrat controlled legislature has... — Updated 5/4/2023

Beverly Marie (Heinemann) Scherr Jan. 11, 1947 – Mar. 8, 2023 Beverly Marie (Heinemann) Scherr, 76, formerly of Odessa, Wash. passed away March 8, 2023. She was born on Jan. 11,... — Updated 5/25/2023

Marianne G. Brommer June 29, 1937 – May 8, 2023 Marianne G. Brommer passed away May 8, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. Marianne was born June 29, 1937 in Spokane, Wash. to Otto and Marian... — Updated 5/18/2023

Olga Viola Kassner-Byers Aug. 21, 1916 – Mar. 8, 2023 Olga Viola Kassner-Byers was born in Hartington, Neb. Aug. 21, 1916 to Julius and Antoinette Grindvold. She passed away... — Updated 5/18/2023

Rosemary Reagan Oct. 19, 1956 – Jan. 15, 2023 Rosemary Reagan, 66, passed away on Jan. 15, 2023 after an almost two year battle with cancer. She was born on 10/19/1956 in Cut... — Updated 5/18/2023

Margaret Pearl (Sampson) Nevin June 20, 1930 – May 6, 2023 Margaret Pearl (Sampson) Nevin passed away May 6, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. Margaret was born on June 20, 1930 in... — Updated 5/11/2023

Jay A. Scrupps Oct. 13, 1950 – Apr. 28, 2023 Jay A. Scrupps, 72, passed away April 28, 2023 in Spokane, Wash. Jay was an ornery, lifetime resident of Odessa, Wash. He was born on... — Updated 5/11/2023

Jerry L. Brantley Sr. Feb. 5, 1937 – Mar. 9, 2023 Former Davenport resident and retired Washington State Trooper Jerry L. Brantley, Sr. passed away March, 2023, at his home in... — Updated 5/11/2023

Jerry Dean Rader Jr. Sept. 4, 1984 – Apr. 25, 2023 Passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, at Lincoln Hospital Davenport, Wash. in the arms of his father Jerry Rader Sr., who... — Updated 5/4/2023

Dave Leipham May 5, 1942 – Apr. 3, 2023 Dave Leipham, 81, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1942, in Davenport, Wash. to his parents... — Updated 4/28/2023

Marion (Crick) Gene Watkins Mar. 30, 1945 – Apr. 11, 2023 Marion (Crick) Gene Watkins, 78, of Odessa, Wash. passed away on April 11, 2023. Crick was born to Jesse "Mick" and... — Updated 4/28/2023

Rhubarb continues to flourish in area gardens. Timely rains and moderate temperatures keep these hardy plants producing abundant stalks and preventing seed head bolt. Stalks tend... — Updated 5/25/2023

DAVENPORT - A new Drama Club here is debuting its first play soon. The Davenport Drama Club is performing "The Enchanted Bookshop" at Davenport High School Saturday, June 3. The... — Updated 5/25/2023

Harrington School hosted "Muffins with Mom" Friday morning, May 12 on the school lawn. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and children gathered to enjoy muffins provided... — Updated 5/18/2023

CHENEY — Three students from Davenport and two from Harrington received Partners Advancing Character Education awards at the 2023 Ceremony and Breakfast at Eastern Washington... — Updated 5/18/2023

Area seniors playing Pictionary at their luncheon Friday, May 12 at Reardan Presbyterian Church. The luncheon is held at 11:30 a.m. on the second Friday of each... — Updated 5/18/2023

SPOKANE - Several local youths from Lincoln County were award winners at the Junior Livestock Show of Spokane during the first weekend of May. Lydia Wicks of Reardan was named a... — Updated 5/18/2023

DAVENPORT - The local FFA chapter took home several top-10 honors at the 93rd state Convention and Expo in Kennewick Thursday, May 13-Saturday, May 15. The most successful team was... — Updated 5/18/2023

ODESSA - The local high school FFA chapter headed to the 93rd state Convention and Expo in Kennewick and took home several honors Thursday, May 11-Saturday, May 13. The team of... — Updated 5/18/2023

TUMWATER - Odessa's Melloney Deife earned a Top 5 finish at the 1B/2B state tournament at Tumwater Valley Golf Club Tuesday, May 23 and Wednesday, May 24. Deife took third amongst... — Updated 5/25/2023

COLFAX - The Davenport boys track team was challenged by Chewelah but took home a District 7 2B title at the Regional Championships Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. Davenport... — Updated 5/25/2023

HARRINGTON - Two teams from Davenport and a team from Odessa earned championship trophies at the inaugural Lincoln County Youth Soccer League Tournament Saturday, May 20 and... — Updated 5/25/2023

MEDICAL LAKE - A rivalry softball game had the opportunity to advance to the District 7 2B playoffs on the line when Davenport and Reardan faced off Monday, May 15. It was the... — Updated 5/18/2023

The Davenport High School boys golf team won the academic state championship for the second straight year this season. The award was announced by the school Monday, May... — Updated 5/18/2023