February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners grappled with budget constraints and vehicle acquisitions Monday, Feb. 2, approving a slate of financial measures while expressing reservations over unexpected expenditures in a session marked by fiscal scrutiny. The board swiftly handled consent items, including payroll totaling $917,012.04 and vouchers exceeding $760,000 across various funds. A vehicle purchase sparked debate. "Is this something that we authorized in the 2025 budget...
DAVENPORT - Complaints about feral cats overrunning yards and tall weeds creating fire risks highlighted public concerns at a city council meeting, where officials also considered managing a veterans' columbarium and debated an electric vehicle charger's future. The Wednesday, Jan. 28, meeting featured public comments, committee reports and approvals for aid and bills. Karen Kearney raised issues with overgrown weeds and feral cats in her neighborhood. "The procedure for just...
DAVENPORT — With the February special election fast approaching, Lincoln County voters have just one week to submit ballots. As of Monday, Feb. 2, only 20% of ballots had been returned, according to the Lincoln County Elections Office. Norm Caley, elections manager, said 4,400 ballots were sent out and 853 have been returned so far. “Next Tuesday is the last day to submit ballots,” he said. Drop-off locations include the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office inside the Lincoln County Court house and outside at the east...
DAVENPORT - A once-empty downtown corner is buzzing again after a new hub for local merchants, artisans and artists opened its doors. The Davenport Merchant celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 31, at 549 Morgan Street, bringing together a dozen local vendors under one roof. Owner Dawn Shaver, 54, of Davenport, said the idea grew out of years of selling handmade bath and body products at markets. She began making natural products during the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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 Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 6 8:40 a.m. — Lincoln Hospital requested a welfare check on a person parked in a vehicle who appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat. 11:15 a.m. — The...
WILBUR — What began as a routine traffic stop on a rural highway escalated into a high-speed pursuit and a dangerous confrontation that ended with a driver hospitalized and an active criminal investigation underway. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an incident that unfolded Tuesday, Jan. 28, involving a fleeing vehicle, spike strips and a standoff with an armed driver. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on state Route 2...
DAVENPORT — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter. But for Lincoln County, that might not mean a deep freeze. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-normal temperatures and precipitation for the next six weeks. Meteorologists put the chances at 50-60% for higher-than-average temperatures and 40-50% for above-average precipitation. “This time of year, the average high in Davenport and surrounding areas is around 48 degrees, and that is on...
DAVENPORT — A man accused in a 129-mph Lincoln County chase appeared in court Tuesday as his attorney sought more time to review discovery. John Michael Beeler, 51, of Olympia, is charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, first-degree malicious mischief and third-degree assault, according to court records. His bail was originally set and remains at $100,000. Beeler appeared in restraints during the Feb. 3 hearing in court before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser. Public defender Grant Riva told the court...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County judge on Tuesday delayed a felony assault case alleging an assault during a custody exchange last summer. The defendant Kevin Raymond Duclos, accused of one count of second-degree assault with a domestic violence designation, appeared for a readiness hearing. According to court documents, the case stems from an Aug. 17, 2025, incident on State Route 174. The man’s 13-year-old son reported that during transport to a custody exchange in Grand Coulee, the father became angry, pulled over,...
DAVENPORT — A domestic violence case collapsed in court Tuesday when prosecutors admitted losing contact with a key witness, prompting the defendant’s immediate release. The 60-year-old defendant Mark Patrick Cranefield, of Davenport, was released Tuesday, Feb. 3, following a readiness hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court. He faced charges of second-degree assault by strangulation or suffocation and unlawful imprisonment from a December incident. Deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Cox told Superior Court Judge Adam...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington School Board approved most agenda items Tuesday, Jan. 28, but the 2026-2027 school calendar was tabled amid concerns over summer camp scheduling. Courtney Strozyk, principal and superintendent of Harrington School District No. 204, said the board’s main goal is to keep the district updated and compliant with state requirements. “The school board just has to approve everything for the state,” she said. The meeting included a work session at 6 p.m. for onboarding a new board member and a...
It’s no surprise left wing lawmakers in Olympia have so far rejected hearings on Initiative IL-26-001. Last year, many of these same lawmakers pulled the old “bait-and-switch” on parents and voters who previously pushed through Initiative 2081, the Parents Bill of Rights. A brief history: Voters met the signature threshold in 2024 to force the Legislature to approve the Parents Bill of Rights or allow a vote on the matter. Rather than allow a vote, they signed it into law. The law reaffirmed the parental rights to...
Recently, I found myself in a committee hearing room in Olympia, listening to a panel of labor-union officials testify in favor of sharp restrictions on initiative signature drives. They said paying canvassers by the signature gives them an incentive to forge people’s names. Then I asked a simple question: Could they identify a single case of fraud in this state over the last 13 years? A representative of the state teacher’s union accepted the challenge. “I’ll take the question and say I don’t have that handy,...
Almost twice in one month. Yes, I know. It sounds excessive. But when Uncle Sam fires up the National Guard Bat-Signal in the sky, you answer the call or you get accused of going AWOL, handed discharge paperwork, and introduced to a lovely assortment of “corrective training.” Translation: pushups. Because in the Army, you either get smart or you get strong. So there I was again this weekend, alarm blaring at 4 a.m. Saturday morning, feeling like I’d been knocked flat before my boots even hit the floor. But anyone...
Melinda Canaday, business manager at the Sprague school district, belts out a note during the PTO-hosted karaoke night Friday, Jan....
100 Years Ago 300 plus men and women from around the county attended the 3rd annual Farmer’s Conference in Spokane. Sixteen counties from Eastern Washington were represented as well as attendees from Idaho, Oregon and Montana. Lincoln County engineer J. L. Thayer reported that our share of state permanent highway for 1926 will be $42, 833. This money will be used for constructing and maintaining roads in the county. Mrs. Schriver of Spokane, a substitute teacher, will fill in for Home Economics teacher Mrs. Hazel Peth who...
Odessa FFA students participated in the Employment Skills competition in...
HARRINGTON — From kickoff bites to fourth-quarter cheers, several spots across the county are gearing up to tackle Super Bowl Sunday with food, drinks and full-house crowds expected. Super Bowl Sunday is set for Sunday, Feb. 8, with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots at 3:30 p.m., prompting local restaurants and bars to host game-day specials and watch parties. The Harrington Haus will offer dine-in and takeout options throughout the game, encouraging fans to skip the kitchen and focus on the action on...
REARDAN — Nominations are now open for the Reardan-Edwall Wall of Fame. The program honors former students, coaches and community members who have demonstrated leadership, character and success. Nomination forms are available online, and the district encourages residents to submit candidates to celebrate those who have contributed to the Reardan...
ODESSA — The Odessa PTO has opened registration for its third annual Car & Bike Show, set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of 1st and Division streets. The event will feature live music, food and shop vendors, an FFA plant sale, quilt show, local yard sales, swag bags and trophies. The first 20 registrants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies from local...
DAVENPORT — Two Davenport students earned spots on the dean’s list at Eastern Oregon University for outstanding academic achievement. Thomas Furman, a student in the School of Teacher and Health Sciences majoring in Health and Human Performance, and Jensyn Jacobsen, also in the School of Teacher and Health Sciences majoring in Biology, received the recognition. The dean’s list honors students who achieve high grades during the academic...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Wendy Bodeau, Tyson Linstrum, Jesse Raugust Feb. 7: Lillian Lyle, Katie Hiccox Feb. 8: Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Brynna Hopkins, Alex Zeiler, Jackson Guhlke, Chuck Woodland Feb. 10: Cory Hollis, Chris Holderby, Logan Briggs Feb. 11: Riley Utley, Norea Hughes-Capua Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and Lisa Graber Reardan birthdays Feb. 6: Miriam Supinger, Todd McLaughlin Feb. 9: Jacquie Hedrick Feb....
REARDAN — Transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade students in Reardan will celebrate the 100th day of school with a fashion show Friday, Feb. 6. The sixth annual 100th Day Fashion Show is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. and will feature students modeling outfits inspired by the milestone. The Community can watch the event live on the Reardan School District’s Facebook...
REARDAN — A decade of feeding children has earned a local nonprofit statewide recognition. We C.A.R.E., short for We Care About Reardan Edwall, has received the Catherine Klingel Bite2Go Service Award for its commitment to addressing child hunger in Reardan schools. The group will accept the award Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center in Spokane. The organization adopted Reardan schools into the Bite2Go program about 10 years ago, providing weekend meals and snacks for 111 students. The...
ODESSA — Get ready to shell out for a good time. The Odessa Lions Club will host its annual crab feed Friday, Feb. 6, featuring fresh crab from the Western Washington coastline and prime rib for those who prefer land over sea. Tickets guarantee each guest a crab and a half or a hearty slice of prime rib. The event, a longtime club tradition and one of its top fundraisers, typically sells out each year, according to Marlon Schafer, president of the club. . Organizers expect a couple hundred attendees at the Odessa...
ODESSA - The Odessa High School gymnasium buzzed with energy Friday as 35 alumni, ranging from the classes of 1982 to 2025, returned to share career experiences with students. Four additional alumni attended virtually. All students in grades six through 12 participated, connecting with former graduates from a wide variety of fields. Careers represented included medicine, agriculture, technology, law, engineering, firefighting, and law enforcement. Among those present were...
DAVENPORT — Davenport and Reardan will compete in the Northeast 2B League Dual Team Championship Tournament on Saturday at Davenport High School, with action starting at 9 a.m. Each team is guaranteed two duals in the 11-team field. Davenport enters as the No. 3 seed, while Reardan is seeded No. 11. Other seeds include No. 1 Kettle Falls, No. 2 Freeman, No. 4 Liberty, No. 5 Newport, No. 6 Colfax, No. 7 Northwest Christian, No. 8 Asotin, No. 9 Chewelah and No. 10 Lind-Ritzville-Sprague. Davenport and Reardan also open...
OKANOGAN — Pins and forfeits dominated as a high school wrestling team claimed a runner-up tournament finish and a league dual victory over a busy weekend in eastern Washington. The Davenport/ Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas placed second at the Okanogan Bulldog Invite with 205.5 points on Saturday in Okanogan. Tonasket won the team title with 232 points, followed by Northwest Christian (Colbert) with 150, Eastmont with 113 and Okanogan with 112.5. Davenport had strong individual showings, with several wrestlers earning...
SOAP LAKE — The Odessa Tigers rallied from an early deficit to edge the host Soap Lake Eagles 31-29 in a nonleague boys high school basketball game on Jan. 28. The Tigers trailed 7-10 after the first quarter and 13-16 at halftime. Soap Lake held a slim 20-19 lead entering the fourth quarter. Odessa outscored the Eagles 12-9 in the final period to secure the victory. Odessa coach Deric Schmierer praised his seniors for stepping up in the clutch. “The boys fought through a difficult game on the road,” Schmierer said....
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas boys basketball team closed out its home schedule with a dominant victory over the Newport Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Davenport. The Gorillas built a commanding lead early and never looked back, outscoring Newport in every quarter en route to a 70-31 win. Davenport led 10-8 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 44-18 by halftime, and took a 60-25 advantage into the fourth before finishing strong. The game featured a ceremonial start...
EDWALL - The Christian Heritage Patriots showed resilience in a close contest but fell short against Spokane Classical Christian School in a girls high school basketball game Thursday night. The Patriots trailed 10-4 after the first quarter, 22-12 at halftime and 28-23 entering the fourth. They narrowed the gap to three points in the final period before Spokane Classical Christian pulled away for a 39-33 victory. Christian Heritage coach Adrienne Benner praised his team's...
As I sit here in the quiet of our place out by Porcupine Bay on Cayuse Cove Road in Davenport, Washington, the air feels unusually mild for early February-no snow blanketing the ground, no crunch underfoot, just damp earth and open views across the lake. It's a strange winter, almost like the season forgot to show up fully. My mind, though, is locked on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where this Sunday, February 8, the Seattle Seahawks will square off against the...
Reardan Screaming Eagle's Carson Kline and Owen Pendell pose with their families for a group photo on Senior...
Christian Heritage Patriots seniors Zoey Robins and Preston Robins pictured with their mother Jodi Robins on Senior Night. (Not pictured is father Zach...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Marlin Hutterian Brethren Trust (MHB) of Marlin, WA on April 16, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01199(A), to split and transfer the place of use and quantities, add points of withdrawal and add a municipal purpose of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01199(A). On January 5, 2026, the MHB amended the application to remove the previously requested municipal purpose of use from the application. That...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 17th day of February, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Davenport, Washington, has been fixed as the time and place for hearing upon the report of the County Road Engineer appointed in the matter of the vacation of the alignment of the Washington St., Lincoln St., & the north alley between; the termini, and general course, as recommended in such report being as follows: That portion of Section 36, Township 22 North, Range 34 E.,W.M....
Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction First Price Open Bid. February 10, 2026 at Johnson Family Towing, 33435 SR 28 E, Harrington, WA. Viewing 9am, Bidding 10am, Results 10:30am, Vehicles must be removed by 4pm. Available vehicles subject to change. Visit www.johnsonfamilytowing.com for additional details. Published Feb. 5,...
DAVENPORT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DAVENPORT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (68s) Davenport, Washington STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SELECTION CRITERIA STATEMENT DUE: February 27, 2026 I. Introduction: The Davenport Municipal Airport (City of Davenport) seeks a qualified engineering firm that has knowledge, expertise, and experience in engineering design and construction management and inspection services, and planning and environmental...
Request for Qualifications Mechanical Engineering Professional Services, and Construction Management Professional Services Reardan School District No. 9 Proposal Due Date: February 20, 2026 1:00 PM The Reardan School District is seeking qualifications for Mechanical Engineering Services, and Construction Management Services from interested firms for design, and CM IAQ Repair Project and other miscellaneous district-wide capital projects. Qualification information should be submitted no later than 1:00 PM on Friday, February...
PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel number is 47.341325-118 526794 APPLICATION for Coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Busy B’s Farm is applying to the Washington State Department of Ecology for coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. Busy B’s Farm manages domestic septage through a land application program. Septage is applied to Farmland located at 21008 State Route 28 E Odessa, WA 99159. Busy B’s Farm’s Application for Coverage under the General Permit for...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Odessa in the Library, 21 E 1st Ave., Odessa, WA 99159, on February 23, 2026, at 7pm. Odessa Town Council has been presented with a petition to vacate a portion of the alley located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave. and E 6th Ave. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss a partial closure of the alleyway located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave and E 6th Ave. and determine if vacation is necessary. Comments may also be submitted in writing...
Public Notice Lincoln County Public Works, David Orvis, 27234 State Route 25 N Davenport, WA 99122-9579, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Duck Lake Road, is located at the intersection of HWY 28 and Duck Lake Road East, and is the EOP in Harrington in Lincoln County. This project involves 41.1 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Utilities, and construction activities. Some...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24946 STATE ROUTE 28 NORTH DAVENPORT, WA 99122 SHERIFF’S # 26C020 CAUSE # 20-2-00015-22 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF WASHINGTON BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, FKA. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CW ABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11., Plaintiff vs TANNIS E JESCHKE; and OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants TO: TANNIS E JESCHKE; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY UNKOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLAIMING A...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SPOKANE COUNTY No: 25-4-00266-32 ESTATE OF JOHN D. SIMPSON, JR. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The personal representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives of the Estate of John D. Simpson, Jr. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing by...
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