May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
DAVENPORT — With one key local office vacant and most incumbents expected to seek re-election, Lincoln County’s 2026 election season kicks off next week as candidates can begin filing for a full slate of county positions. Elections Manager Norm Caley said the majority of courthouse positions are on the ballot this cycle, along with dozens of precinct committee officer spots for both major parties. A 1% filing fee based on salary applies to the paid offices. “Those positions, we have one Democrat lately who files, and...
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 4 p.m. Monday, April 27: Airway Heights $4.92 at Airway Heights Food Mart. Cheney $4.97 at Maverik. Colfax $5.29 at Maverik. Harrington $5.03 at Cenex. Lewiston, Idaho $4.09 at Exxon and Sinclair. Moses Lake $4.89 at 1 Stop. Othello $4.99 at Hawk Fuel. Pasco $4.79 at MetroPetroleum. Plummer, Idaho $4.35 at Beneway Automotive Center. Post Falls, Idaho $3.92 at Local Market Post Falls Chevron. Pullman $4.89 at Safeway and...
RITZVILLE -- While some farmers in the state may be concerned about water contained in mountain snow packs, dryland farmers here have learned to do without. That’s the word from Aaron Esser, Washington State University’s Extension Office agent here. “For the most part across Lincoln and Adams counties, and dryland Eastern Washington, a lot of our winter wheat crop is in the good-to-excellent range,” Esser said. “I’ve seen fairly good stands of wheat across the region.” Esser, who works almost exclusively in...
DAVENPORT - The School Board has approved expanding its solar program at elementary and middle schools. During a Monday, April 27, meeting, the board decision came after a presentation from David Funk of ZEN Northwest PPA, the company that installed solar arrays on the high school last year. Funk said the expanded system will save the district $900,000 during its lifespan. The deal calls for rooftop solar arrays, with work scheduled for next summer after roof replacements are...
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 April 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:48 a.m. — Motor vehicle theft. (Details redacted.) 9:03 a.m. — Fraud. (Details redacted.) 9:06 a.m. — Death investigation. (Details redacted.) 10:14 a.m. ...
WILBUR – A freshman student fled from Wilbur School officials April 22 after being confronted about having alcohol on a bus. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records show the school contacted a deputy regarding a reported of a student drinking on a school bus. The student was detained by a school official, but refused to allow the employee to search their bag, records show. The student then fled...
SPRAGUE — A local woman was arrested on a fourth-degree assault charge following a domestic dispute in which her husband punched multiple holes in a bedroom closet door. Jessica Marie Hagen, 34, was booked into jail after admitting to deputies that she slapped her husband, Michael Loren Matte, in the face during an argument late April 19 at their home on South Dayton Street, court records show. The dispute escalated after Matte accused Hagen of revealing herself to a visiting friend, prompting him to punch the hollow-core...
DAVENPORT — A woman called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after finding a man inside her jailed son’s camper on rented property. Robin Marguette Gipson reported April 21 that Robert Leonard Watkins was in the 1979 trailer belonging to her son, Joseph Michael Erwin, who is incarcerated in Spokane County Jail, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records show. The camper sits on property rented by John William Orndorff from an individual identified only as “Terry.” Deputy Blake Martin responded and learned both...
WILBUR — Wilbur School officials called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after an elderly man repeatedly appeared on campus appearing lost, hungry and confused. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records, school Superintendent Teresa Chrisman reported Gerald Alan Conover had shown up again April 20. He was given a free school lunch but did not know what day it was. Deputy Brian Hudspeth responded and Conover was later issued a trespass...
GRAND COULEE — A local man failed to appear Tuesday for a scheduled change-of-plea hearing on a second-degree burglary charge earlier this week. Leonard Edwin Ethrington IV, 45, of Grand Coulee, did not show for the hearing before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser in Davenport, according to court records. “I tried to text him and it was rejected. So sorry,” public defender David Hearrean told the judge. Walser noted that he routinely advises defendants to stay in contact with their attorneys. Prosecuting...
DAVENPORT — A vehicle fire fully blocked state Highway 25 about 10 miles north of the city Sunday evening, April 26. The blaze involved a 2017 Hyundai Tucson and was reported around 8:39 p.m., according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office dispatch records. Deputies, fire crews and Washington State Patrol troopers responded. Crews watched the vehicle burn until it was safely extinguished, records show. The driver was not injured and was given a ride to the casino afterward, records show. The burned vehicle was towed by...
WILBUR — A state Department of Transportation employee reported a road-rage incident April 26. Sarah Katherine Wirth of Moses Lake was southbound in her work truck on State Highway 21 on Sunday morning when she passed a black-and-red Chevrolet Corvette traveling at about 30 mph in a 50 mph zone, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported. After passing, the Corvette driver allegedly tailgated her and followed her into Wilbur, the report said. Wirth pulled into Sandy’s Family Foods to avoid confrontation. But the...
DAVENPORT — A property disagreement over cattle corral panels that had stood for more than 30 years off state Highway 25 prompted dueling calls to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on April 21. According to Sheriff’s Office records, Miranda Susan Marty of Fruitland reported that neighbor Dirk Oscar Jacobsen crossed her fence the previous day and removed some of the panels, records show. Her husband, Jack Daniel Marty, had recently acquired the land from previous owner Kenny Swiger. Jacobsen told deputies he has...
DAVENPORT — — The City Council on Wednesday, April 28, debated whether to strengthen enforcement of city ordinances on junk vehicles, litter and property maintenance. Councilman Lance Strite raised the issue, noting a public works employee was hired last year with the understanding he would handle both seasonal public works duties and part-time code enforcement. Councilman Cory Hollis agreed. “If we’re going to pay him for code enforcement, I think we need to do that,” Hollis said. “Otherwise what’s the...
Imagine standing at a gas pump in Lakewood, Vancouver or Spokane, watching the numbers climb with agonizing speed, and knowing that thousands of miles away, the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most important oil transit point—is once again a geopolitical tinderbox. When tensions flare in the Middle East, the entire world feels the squeeze. But there is a bitter irony for those of us in the Pacific Northwest. While the global market sets the base price of energy, the...
I was asked the other day if I was concerned about the recent bill in Olympia giving a citizen committee the right to remove an elected sheriff from office. This bill (Senate Bill 5974) was passed by both the House and Senate and recently signed into law by the governor. Am I concerned? Yes. I've been concerned about this bill for several years since it was first introduced, but not for the reasons some may think. My concerns are not about the job I currently hold, but rather...
Gerald Ray Kissler Dec 31, 1946 - March 13, 2026 Gerald Ray Kissler died March 13, 2026 from a history of complications related to cardiovascular disease. He was born in Odessa Wash. on Dec. 31, 1946 and eventually moved to Davenport Wash. where he met and married the love of his life, Cathryn Grace McGath, in 1965. After graduating with a PhD from Washington State University, he accepted a position at UCLA where he worked as a university administrator for many years. Jerry...
Diane Antoinette Wade May 22, 1943- April 26, 2026 Diane Antoinette Wade, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and lifelong Educator, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, at 7:14 a.m. on April 26, 2026, in Davenport, Wash. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family. Diane was born on May 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her early years between New York and California, carrying with her a love of...
ODESSA - Classic cars, live music and a vintage soda machine drew families and car enthusiasts to the third annual Odessa PTO Car & Bike Show on Saturday, April 26, turning a small-town fundraiser into a day of nostalgia, community and support for local schools in rural Lincoln County. The event drew 50 vehicles - eight more than last year - along with four vendors, live music, an FFA plant sale, quilt show and yard sales, PTO member and organizer Sandi Smith said. "We have...
DAVENPORT - Volunteers hauled away loads of yard waste, household debris and even an abandoned recreational vehicle as the Davenport Lions Club held its annual Cleanup Days last weekend. Lions members Art Stevenson and Jim Reinbold helped lead the two-day effort, which has been a spring tradition for more than a dozen years. Stevenson, working the scales at the transfer station, recalled one resident's reaction after her trailer was unloaded. "Those Lions up at the tipping...
REARDAN - More than 75 walkers and a record 136 registered participants turned out Sunday for the 13th annual Reardan Community Walk for Water, raising more than $2,700 for Water Mission to bring clean drinking water to people in developing countries. The event, organized by Reardan Presbyterian Church at Reardan City Park, drew families and supporters from Reardan, Edwall, Davenport, Airway Heights and even Idaho. Participants carried buckets along a four-mile route - or a...
Davenport birthdays April 30: Evan Dennis, Terry Geissler, Aria Crandell May 2: Aubrey Atkinson, Heather Becker May 3: Rod Pankey, Glenn Arland, Lynne Guhlke, Cassandra Collins, Jacob Anderson, Riley Hennings, Noraly Ezenyimulu May 4: Ron Burnett, Marty Parsons, Kariya Lacy May 5: Becky Oehlwein, Natasha Goetz, Clay Wilken May 6: Andrew Collins, Eleanor Easley, Nicholas Goetz Davenport anniversaries May 1: Brian and Theresa Telford Reardan birthdays April 30: Paul Lillengreen, Ethan Landt May 1: Wendy Zwainz, Stan Schwartz...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Lions Club has announced its slate of candidates for 2026-27 officers and board members. Nominated are: President: Kevin Morcom Past President: Tim Hosking First Vice President: Clay Wilken Second Vice President: John Stiles Third Vice President: Keith Bailey* Secretary: Jim Reinbold* Treasurer: Scott Hopkins Lion Tamer: Tim Hosking Tail Twister: Bill Reinbold Board of directors, two-year term (second year): Rob Morcom, John Coley Board of directors, one-year term: Garrett Linstrum, Bob Guhlke...
ODESSA - Davenport and Odessa students won multiple awards at the Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference on April 21-24. Davenport sent 32 students and recorded 14 Top 10 finishes, with five teams or individuals qualifying for the national leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 to July 3. Davenport national qualifiers are: • Community Service Project, first place - Seniors Faith Bell and McCall Knopp, and sophomore Everett Prewitt ...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas' slim playoff hopes were extinguished this weekend when they dropped both games of a doubleheader to Kettle Falls at the Davenport Sports Complex on Saturday, April 25. The Gorillas entered the three-game series against Kettle Falls knowing they needed at least two victories to keep their postseason chances alive. They came up empty in all three contests. On Tuesday, the Gorillas fell to Northwest Christian 14-1. In Saturday's opener, Cooper...
DEER PARK — Rainy and windy conditions couldn’t stop the Davenport/Reardan boys golf team from advancing two players through sub-districts Monday at Deer Park Golf Course. The cut line was the lowest Coach Trenton Briney has seen, with only scores of 89 or better advancing from a 52-player field sliced in half to 26. Mac Larmer led the Gorillas with an 83 for a top-10 finish. “Mac started off hot with an early birdie and played really well on his front 9 shooting a one over,” Briney said. “Things cooled off on the...
RITZVILLE - The Odessa Tigers battled against a crowded 17-team field Saturday at the Undeberg Invitational, securing several standout finishes against stiff competition from around the region. Colfax claimed the boys team title with 88 points, while Odessa finished 15th with 18. Brewster dominated the girls meet, scoring 132 points, as the Tigers locked up an eighth-place showing with 44 points. Odessa's girls were paced by Oceanna Reeves, who captured the high jump title by...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles baseball team rallied from a late deficit on Tuesday, April 28, to edge out Kettle Falls 9–8 in a back-and-forth thriller. The game opened with quick exchanges. Kettle Falls struck first in the top of the opening inning, scoring one run. Reardan's Hunter Flaa answered in the bottom half with an RBI double to tie the game. In the second, Kettle Falls reclaimed the lead, but the Screaming Eagles responded with a four-run burst, sparked by a...
REARDAN - Kaylynn Clouse powered the Screaming Eagles to an 11 4 win over Kettle Falls on Tuesday, delivering a standout performance with three hits and three RBIs. Lilly Whitman set the tone early. Her aggressive head-first slide across home plate ignited Reardan's four run opening inning. After scoring runs from Olivia Wicks, Natalya Hahn, and Tayen Zagorski, the Screaming Eagles quickly jumped out to a 4 0 lead. Reardan's offense stayed hot in the second inning. Singles...
DAVENPORT — The Kettle Falls Bulldogs rolled to a commanding doubleheader sweep over the Davenport Gorillas girls softball team Saturday at Jahn Field, winning the first game 26-4 and the second 15-2. Kettle Falls outscored Davenport 41-6 for the day while defeating the Gorillas for the third time this season. The Bulldogs used strong pitching and a potent offense to take control early in both contests, putting the games away well before the final outs. Kettle Falls coach Shadda Strobel said her team performed well...
LIBERTY — Davenport’s girls track team dominated the relay events while Reardan’s boys sprinted to a victory of their own as both programs posted multiple top finishes Tuesday, April 28, at the Northeast 2B League Meet at Liberty High School. The Davenport girls claimed all three relay titles. They won the 4x100 in 52.57 seconds with Paige Van Buren, Glenna Soliday, Charlotte Soliday and Addy O’Connell. The same quartet, with slight lineup adjustments, also took first in the 4x200 (1:50.68) and the 4x400 (4:38.24)....
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers honored six seniors on Senior Night Tuesday by splitting a baseball doubleheader with Curlew, winning the opener 11-9 before falling 18-8 in the nightcap. It marked one of the first games for the Tigers under new head coach Cam Smith and assistant Zach Schafer following the sudden resignation last week of longtime coach Joe Scholmer and assistant Travis Powers, who both attended the contest. Senior pitchers Miller Stout and Aiden Valline led Odessa...
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Marlin Hutterian Brethren of Marlin, WA, on February 24, 2026, has made application for SEASONAL change of water right in order to add points of withdrawal and change the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. G3-22339. That Ground Water Certificate No. G3-22339 authorizes the withdrawal of 1100 gallons per minute, 1224...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 26-4-00019-01 In the Matter of the Estate of: LONNIE L. HENSON, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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...
AMENDED PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR CHELAN COUNTY No. 25-4-00317-04 In the Matter of the Estate of JERRY D. SCHAFER, Deceased. The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. 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 to the personal...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 26-4 00014-22 In the Matter of the Estate of DAWN MARIE PROSSER-BENNETT, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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...
