January 19, 2026
January 19, 2026
ODESSA — A woman wanted in the drug overdose death of a Ritzville man has been located and taken into custody in southern Lincoln County. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Brittney Marie Jones, 35, was apprehended after Odessa police followed up on community tips that led authorities to a specific residence. Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Cale Yount, the lead investigator in the case, said detectives had established probable cause for Jones’ arrest prior to her apprehension. Yount said a citizen...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County will close government offices, including the courthouse, on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Federal, state and local offices, banks, public schools, and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed. UPS will not operate, while FedEx will offer limited services. Stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, will also be closed. Most grocery stores, major retailers, restaurants, and pharmacies will remain open. In addition, the Record-Times will maintain its regular...
DAVENPORT - The City Council moved forward with plans to expand the municipal airport and approved higher rates for water, sewer and garbage services during its regular meeting Jan. 14. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-02, granting Mayor Brad Sweet authority to sign a 30-year ground lease with local pilot Tim O'Connell for space C-6 at the Davenport Municipal Airport. O'Connell intends to construct a personal hangar on the leased ground. City officials said...
DAVENPORT - A felony trial involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor has been pushed back just weeks before it was set to begin, after the defense requested additional time to conduct interviews. James Boss, 57, appeared for a readiness hearing during a Tuesday, Jan. 13, Superior Court hearing, where the defense asked to delay the trial, citing the need for additional interviews. The deputy prosecuting attorney, Bruce Cox, did not object. Superior Court Judge...
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. 5 Traffic Stops: 6 2:22 a.m. — A man reported several cows loose on the roadway near the intersection of Highway 231, Highway 23 and Brown Road. 12:45 p.m. — A woman reported that...
DAVENPORT — Updated court proceedings this week set a February trial date for two Davenport brothers charged in connection with an alleged assault involving a juvenile at their 12th Street residence. Michael Jake Gatewood, 43, and Christopher Ray Gatewood, 45, both of Davenport, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Jan. 13, where attorneys confirmed they are prepared to proceed to trial on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Public defender Victoria Iverson told the court the trial is expected to last up to three days,...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man accused of driving under the influence in Lincoln County appeared in Superior Court this week as attorneys signaled the case may soon be resolved without a trial. “Judge, we have done some extensive work on this case and we have reached an agreement,” public defender Dave Hearrean told the court. Hearrean asked that the trial dates be stricken and the matter continued one week to allow for a change-of-plea hearing. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser granted the request, setting...
Vehicular assault trial delayed again DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County vehicular assault case was continued in Superior Court, with a February trial date vacated and rescheduled for later this spring. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, appeared before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser, who reset the trial from Tuesday, Feb. 4, to Tuesday, March 25. Swanson faces two counts of vehicular assault stemming from a May 3, 2024, head-on collision on State Route 2 in Lincoln County. According to court records, Swanson was allegedly...
OLYMPIA — With a $12-$16 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Legislature, House and Senate leaders and Gov. Bob Ferguson are offering different proposals to address the issue. The 2026 legislative session opened Monday, Jan. 12. Three panels of House and Senate leaders discussed the state’s transportation budget and general fund, while Ferguson renewed his support for a “millionaire tax.” The proposal would tax high-earners’ incomes. The biggest proposal to balance the budget is implementing the state’s...
More than two years ago, the Eastmont School District serving East Wenatchee took the lead in trying to protect girls sports from gender-confused boys. Then Kennewick, Moses Lake and other districts joined in. There was enough pressure last year to prompt the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association to discuss rules to prevent boys from competing in girls athletics. But WIAA administrators balked; school representatives were only presented a non-binding straw ballot....
Last Friday, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a ruling that, for once, I can agree with — a decision that clears the way for a long-standing problem to be addressed. That decision stems from a lawsuit brought by the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), in which Lincoln County, along with Yakima County and Pacific County, are plaintiffs, challenging how public defense is funded in Washington. The lawsuit was first heard in Thurston County Superior Court,...
Myrl Winton Miller Mar. 20, 1945 - Dec. 11, 2025 Myrl Winton Miller, 80, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. He was born March 20, 1945, in Spokane Wash., to Fred and Catherine Miller. The Miller family later moved to Davenport, Wash., where Myrl attended school. Myrl married the love of his live and best friend, Mary Estelle Finch, in 1964. They were together for 61 years, they built a beautiful life Rooted in faith, family and hard work. They began raising their family in Davenport,...
Davida Judy Renner June 2, 1938 – Dec. 9, 2025 Davida Judy Renner passed away Dec. 9, 2025. She was born June 2, 1938, to Dave and Gertie (Kanzler) Weber on the family farm 14 miles southeast of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa schools, graduating high school in 1956. She then married Cecil Schell with whom she had four children. After a divorce in 1975, she moved to Ritzville. Judy married Walt Renner in 1978 and together they farmed until his death in 1997. Judy worked...
Harrington second-grade students use newly learned math strategies to decode a recipe before putting their skills to work baking chocolate chip cookies for their...
This past weekend with the National Guard did not involve firing ranges, roaring engines, or anything even remotely resembling a tank. No camouflage-face-paint, no action-movie moments, no "tell me about your drill weekend" stories that would impress anyone at a bar. Instead, I voluntarily spent a full eight hours learning how to stand still. I signed up for Honor Guard training, which, if you don't know, is the unit responsible for military funerals. The ones who show up...
Start the new year with a pantry tidy, and not harboring any ancient products too old to use. Set aside 15 minutes to go through and pull any items past or nearing use by dates. Toss anything you wont use and decide what to make with the remaining items, then work them into your January menus. Part of a package of pancake mix, Chow Mein noodles, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, tomato paste, sliced peaches, whole-berry cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, mandarin oranges and a...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Brendan Leep, Annie Bodeau Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie, Kara Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Reardan birthdays Jan. 15: Teran Adams Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 15: Grace Putney Jan. 20: Wayne...
ODESSA - The Chesterton Academy Knights built a steady lead and held off a brief Odessa rally to secure a 40-31 nonleague girls basketball win Tuesday night at Odessa. Quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Chesterton taking control gradually: The Knights led 7-4 after the first quarter, 21-16 at halftime and 32-25 heading into the fourth before closing out the game. Knights coach Amber Hartman praised her team's balanced effort. "I thought the game went well," Hartman said. "We...
COLBERT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorilla boys wrestling team showed steady improvement at the Crusader Classic on Saturday at Northwest Christian, placing seventh with 82 points in a 17-team field. Kettle Falls won the tournament with 222 points, followed by Mt. Spokane (169.5) and host Northwest Christian (163). Assistant Coach John Harden praised the squad's progress. "The boys that were showing progression in the room, and that in turn shows the change on the...
Davenport Gorillas' senior Glenna Soliday holds a basketball commemorating her 1300th career point, after reaching the milestone against Newport on Friday, Jan....
DAVENPORT - In a show of statewide solidarity, players, coaches and fans from two 2B schools donned purple shirts Saturday night to support Colfax boys basketball coach Reece Jenkin, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Northwest Christian Crusaders pulled away for an 81-46 victory over the host Davenport Gorillas in a nonleague game Jan. 10 at Davenport. Northwest Christian led 15-10 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 31-17 by halftime and...
REARDAN – Rylynn Green scored 16 points, including a half-court buzzer beater, to lead Reardan to a 56-49 win over rival Davenport in an NE2B girls basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13. Davenport's Clare Lathrop asserted her dominance early, netting eight points in the paint in the opening eight minutes. Reardan responded with a balanced attack, using four different players to take a slim 14-11 lead after one quarter. The Screaming Eagles broke the game open midway through the...
REARDAN – Behind a dominant 23-point performance from Justin Vaughn, the Screaming Eagles secured a 58-46 win over the Davenport Gorillas on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The win is crucial for Reardan, keeping them within a single game of league-leading Northwest Christian in the NE2B-North District. The Screaming Eagles established early control, ending the first quarter with a 19-12 lead thanks to Vaughn's perimeter shooting and Fred Frolov's interior presence. Reardan maintained...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles and Newport Grizzlies basketball teams set aside rivalry on Saturday, Jan. 10, to rally behind Colfax coach Reece Jenkin, who is battling pancreatic cancer. The evening was about more than basketball. Both communities transformed the games into a show of solidarity, with players and cheerleaders from both schools donning purple shirts, a symbol of support for pancreatic cancer awareness. Jenkin, a 1999 Reardan High School graduate, has...
PUBLIC NOTICE 2026 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS The 2026 regular Lincoln Hospital District #3 Board Meetings are scheduled as follows: January 22, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; February 26, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; March 26, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; April 30, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; May 28, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; June 25, 2026 @ 1:30 pm; July 30, 2026 @ 1:30pm; August 27, 2026@ 3:30 pm; September 24, 2026 @ 3:30 pm October 22, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; November 13, 2026@ 12:00pm, Public Hearing for 2027 Budget; November 19, 2026 @ 3:30 pm; December 17, 2026 @ 3:30 pm. The regularly...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Sprague 4th Street Sidewalk Project Sealed bids will be received at Sprague City Hall, 119 West Second Street, PO Box 264, Sprague, WA 99032, until 11:00:00 am, Friday, February 6, 2026, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Base Bid: The base bid work generally consists of constructing approximately 1,020 linear feet of cement concrete sidewalk along 4th Street including curb ramps, traffic curb, and crosswalk markings. Work shall also include installation of...
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) LINCOLN COUNTY FIBER MATERIALS PROCUREMENT - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that quotes will be received until 10:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026 by regular mail to Lincoln County Broadband Office, PO Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122-0028 OR by UPS or Fed Ex to the Office of the Board of County Commissioners Clerk of the Board’s Desk at 450 Logan Street, County Courthouse, Lower Level, Davenport, WA OR in person to the Office of the Board of...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM No. 25-4-01189-37 In Re Estate of: Ley Ann Belisle, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator 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...
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