May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
DAVENPORT — Filings for the upcoming primary election closed Friday, May 9. The withdrawal deadline was Monday, May 12, and the primary election is scheduled for August. Below is a list of candidates who have filed for offices across Lincoln County. Countywide, Ty Albertson of Odessa filed as a Republican for the unexpired term of Prosecuting Attorney. In Davenport, three candidates filed for Councilman No. 1 (unexpired term): Libbie Klettke, Daniel Coriell and Michael Strite. Victoria Lynn Gunning and Lance Strite filed...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG May 5 Traffic Log: 8 6:58 a.m. – A call was received reporting a tilt deck trailer with no decking, no plates, pared behind a gravel pile near Alexander Rd. 7:31 a.m. – A Reardan woman...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council approved a $1,000 tourism grant for the local Future Business Leaders of America chapter during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14. The funding will support the club's efforts in organizing this summer's town-wide yard sale. The grant will help pay for the creation of maps, signs and advertising to promote the event. FBLA members told the council the project will support both tourism and youth development, noting that five...
SPRAGUE — A recent national survey of more than 3,000 long-haul drivers and travelers has named the Sprague Lake Rest Area on Interstate 90 as the best public restroom in Washington state. The survey, conducted by American River Wellness, ranked Sprague Lake at No. 81 out of the top 100 public restrooms across the country. Nestled east of Spokane, the rest area received high marks for its cleanliness, scenic lake views, spacious parking and tranquil atmosphere. The survey reflects responses from 3,017 drivers and truckers...
ODESSA — Following a rise in complaints over unsafe scooter use by children in Odessa, town officials passed a new ordinance aimed at regulating motorized foot scooters and improving safety throughout the community. Ordinance No. 741, adopted and implemented on April 28, prohibits scooters on sidewalks, in parks and on certain streets, and includes specific regulations such as helmet requirements, lighting standards, and age-based supervision rules. The ordinance was enacted after an increase in reports from schools and...
Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson signed rent control into law last week and the law took effect immediately. House Bill 1217 had an emergency clause on the legislation, so there is no ability for the public to weigh in with a referendum or initiative. The bill 1217 caps rent increases at 7% plus the Consumer Price Index or 10%, whichever is less. Along with the caps, there are new penalties, notification requirements and restrictions on property owners. The effect of the...
Our state is in the grip of a deadly fentanyl crisis that is hurting communities from Pierce County to Spokane County. Yet, while lives are being lost every day, the Democrat majority in the Legislature chose to stand idly by rather than enact meaningful reforms this session. In Pierce County, where I live, we have seen a heartbreaking rise in tragedies. Back in 2017, two people who were 21 or younger died from fentanyl overdoses. By 2022, that number had grown to 19. Even...
Elton Marvin Renken July 12, 1931- May 4, 2025 Elton Marvin Renken, 93, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Ephrata, Wash. He was born on July 12, 1931, at his family's farmhouse near Palmer, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ellen; his daughter, Tracie Zimmerman; his son, Keith; his parents, Willamena and Gerhardt Renken; and four of his five siblings: Vic, Loraine, Jeanie, and Ron. Elton is survived by his son, Randy (Martha); his grandchildren: Crystal...
Robert Leroy Hemmerling Aug. 11, 1930 Robert Leroy Hemmerling was born on the family farm south of Odessa, Wash. on August 11, 1930. He was the son of Emanuel and Louise (Weishaar) Hemmerling. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from Odessa High School in 1948. He farmed a wheat ranch and managed cattle on his farm north of Odessa. Bob married the love of his life, Katherine (Casey) McFarland on August 2, 1969. In 1978, the family sold the ranch and moved to Spokane,...
Terry L Goetz July 8, 1949 – Apr. 21, 2025 Terry passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane from complications after an 8 year battle with debilitating health issues. He was born July 8, 1949 to Jim and Gerry Goetz, raised on his family farm north of Marlin. Terry went to Marlin School until its closure then attended Odessa High School where he graduated. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Terry was eager to expand his knowledge and attended many...
DAVENPORT - Davenport has crowned its newest queen for the 2025 reign: local resident Alyssa Breedlove, 16. Breedlove was officially named Miss Davenport 2024-2025 during a sunset ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, which also featured the debut of the town's new parade float. Breedlove, a sophomore who is partially homeschooled and takes classes at Davenport High School, was selected for the honor after expressing enthusiasm to revive the program. "We moved here a few years ago...
HARRINGTON — The engines will be revving and the streets will be lined with polished chrome as the 13th annual Harrington Car Show rolls into town on Saturday, May 17. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 9 North Third Street in downtown Harrington. The car show welcomes all makes and models and features a wide range of categories including vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles. Early registrants will be entered into a drawing. Dash plaques, raffle prizes and trophies will be awarded in...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Museum reopened for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1, with fresh exhibits, new projects, and a leadership transition. A life-size Columbian mammoth mural painted by local artist Maudi Klins now greets visitors just inside the main entrance, near the museum’s popular mammoth bones exhibit. The towering artwork offers a striking visual of the extinct Ice Age giant. The opening weekend featured the annual Heritage Perennial Plant Sale, which drew an early crowd of local gardeners. The sale,...
REARDAN — Three members of the Reardan-Edwall School District were recognized for their leadership and dedication to education during the 2025 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Awards Celebration, held Friday, May 2, in Spokane. The event, hosted annually by the Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101 (NEWESD 101) in partnership with WASA, celebrates educational leadership, student achievement and community partnerships across the region. Eric Sobotta, superintendent of the...
Davenport birthdays May 15: Hailee Ensor, Wyatt Morcom May 16: Ethan Carruth, Isaiah Bircher, Josh Zeiler May 17: Vanessa Easley, Melody Mielke May 18: Matthew Fisk, Cruz Plasencia, Nathan Reinbold, Missy Sullivan, Marlene Nelson May 19: Linda Patterson, Becky Bailey, A.J. Floyd, Ashley Dawn Gunning May 20: Kenny Pearcy, Kathy Coley, Tim Homey, Dan Walsh, Megan Geissler, Allison Jorden May 21: Joann Wood, Kira Branch, Elizabeth Wandling, Bailey McKeehen, Lucy Falk. Davenport anniversaries May 16: Marcus and Kelsie Mann May...
Well, it finally happened. After 24 plus years of writing this column, I missed a deadline. Sorry readers for disappointing you last week. We are here to make up for it this week. Merleen Smith shared her recipe for the Pizza Spaghetti Pie she served to a community youth group in April. The recipe is easy to prepare, and even with cooking the pasta, the dish can be ready to eat in under an hour. Pizza Spaghetti Pie 12 ounces of spaghetti, cooked and drained 2/3 cup milk 3...
As the managing editor of the Lincoln County Record Times, I usually spend my days wrangling headlines, triple-checking AP style, and chasing down quotes. But this week? This week I traded my laptop for a Cannon, and kicked off my side hustle with the most relaxed and blissful country weekend imaginable. I took part of Friday off (because, yes, even editors need a break) and headed to Quincy to photograph my first-ever wedding. That’s right—me, who usually sticks to...
100 years ago C. Embury recently returned from Trinidad and reports that the cherry trees along the river are full of ripe cherries. The owner of the ranch Embury visited was picking the ripe cherries for market. The Colonial Construction company of Spokane will begin work on the new bridge on the north central highway at Lamona this week. The new bridge will lessen the dangerous curve of the current bridge. 75 years ago The Junior Livestock show in Spokane was attended by several buyers from Lincoln County including...
ODESSA - A stage at Odessa's community park now bears the name of longtime volunteer Dale Ramm, honoring his decades of service to the town and his key role in building the structure before his death in 2021. Ramm, who died on August 3, 2021, at the age of 65 following a battle with brain cancer, was a lifelong Odessa resident and a dedicated member of the Odessa Lions Club. The stage project was one of the last major community efforts he helped lead. "The stage was really...
ODESSA - Students from Odessa, Harrington, Almira-Coulee, Wilbur-Creston and Hunters gathered Monday, May 12, at Weismill Farms and Finney Field for Odessa High School's first-ever Precision Ag Day, a hands-on introduction to careers and technology in modern agriculture. The event, hosted by Odessa School District, featured five rotating stations where students operated farm equipment, learned about cutting-edge innovations, and interacted with industry professionals from RDO...
CHEWELAH – While many members of the Reardan track team attended the Washington FFA State Convention, the rest competed at the Chewelah Co-Ed Relays Friday, May 9 at Snyder Field. Avery Casselberry placed first in the shotput with a distance of 32-4 and second in the discus with a throw of 83-8. Isabella Burtenshaw placed fifth in the shotput with a throw of 24-0 and eighth in the javelin with a throw of 67-6. Adeline Heindl placed seventh in the discus with a throw of...
The Reardan seniors are honored before the Northeast 2B Championships track and field meet on Tuesday, May 6, in Colfax. Seniors this year include Avery Casselberry, Danika Bretz, Evan Krupke, Joseph Matusik, James Nilles, Levi Nilles, Levi Hammel, Diondre Flett, Gabe Branstetter, Parker LaMar, Jakari Singleton and coach Jason...
DAVENPORT — As communities across the country recognize National Learn to Swim Day this Saturday, May 17, the Davenport city pool is preparing to reopen for the summer and is now accepting registrations for its 2025 swim lesson sessions. The pool will officially open on Thursday, June 12, the same day Davenport schools release students for summer break. Once open, the pool will operate Monday through Saturday, with swim lessons beginning at 8 a.m. and open swim starting at 1 p.m. Swim lesson registration is now open and...
Lee Praetorius, of Odessa, was fishing - but mostly catching - with his grandson, Grant Wagner, during the opening weekend of fishing season on Saturday, April 27. The pair spent the day casting lines and making memories at Deer...
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