No local fireworks bans this year
DAVENPORT--The oft-controversial firework bans of 2021 enacted by many local municipalities due to heavy drought conditions aren’t due for a repeat in 2022. Most local fire districts and cities weren’t planning to ban or... — Updated 7/1/2022
Mr. K is on his way
Davenport superintendent Jim Kowalkowski's 15-year tenure in the position ended Wednesday, July 29 after the school board meeting. Area superintendents, community members, family... — Updated 7/1/2022
Hospital names Schuster interim CEO
ODESSA- Emmett Schuster was named interim CEO of the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center indefinitely at the Odessa Hospital Board meeting on Thursday, June 23. Schuster previously... — Updated 7/1/2022
Hopkins pleads guilty to computer trespassing
DAVENPORT—Michelle L. Hopkins pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree computer trespassing and will be sentenced next week after her original charges of 25 counts of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually... — Updated 7/1/2022
Magers pre-trial continued two weeks
DAVENPORT—Any future court appearances by Wade Magers will now occur after the longtime lawman retires from his 15 ½ year tenure as Lincoln County Sheriff. Magers’ pre-trial concerning three criminal charges he’s facing... — Updated 7/1/2022
Airport committee discusses hangar leases
DAVENPORT—A council meeting lacking in action items didn’t mean there wasn’t business to discuss by the airport committee consisting of councilmembers Chris Ruiz, Jonathan Chapman and Lance Strite prior to council’s... — Updated 7/1/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of July 1-7. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Tuesday, July... — Updated 7/1/2022
Resignations strike Odessa School District
ODESSA- Five new resignations were announced at the Odessa School Board meeting on June 22. Resignations were from high school secretary Chris Luiten, junior high assistant basketball coach Zoe Clark, High school assistant... — Updated 7/1/2022
Hansen, Telford visit town council
ODESSA- Emily Hansen and Brian Telford came to introduce themselves to the community during the town council meeting Monday, June 27. Hansen is running for Lincoln County Treasurer. Hansen said it was important for people to know... — Updated 7/1/2022
Wilson named Harrington treasurer
HARRINGTON- The city has a new treasurer. Sage Wilson was sworn in by city clerk Jere Lee after a unanimous motion by city council Wednesday, June 22. The board unanimously voted for approval until the next election cycle. Prior... — Updated 7/1/2022
'It is absolutely unconscionable not to do this'
Governor Inslee has repeatedly made it clear that he believes his spending priorities exceed any need to provide tax relief to help families deal with the impact of record... — Updated 6/30/2022
Drones can help scorched forestlands
Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions. However, healthy growing woodlands are essential to... — Updated 6/30/2022
Deborah Lynn Dammel
Family and Friends. We will be having a Celebration of Life for Deborah Lynn Dammel, at Christ Lutheran Church 602 E. Amende Drive, Odessa, on July 8, 2022, at 11 AM. In lieu of... — Updated 6/30/2022
JoLane Mary Danielson
JoLane Mary Danielson, 80, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. She was born on Feb. 8, 1942, in Wallace, Idaho to Joe and Alice Bewick. In 1959, she was Miss Sprague and Lincoln... — Updated 6/30/2022
Dolores Ann Rosman
Dolores Ann Rosman passed away on June 22, 2022. Her rosary service will be held at 7:00 pm on June 29th and the funeral will be at 11:00 am on June 30th at Sacred Heart Church in... — Updated 6/30/2022
Maurer, Carol J.
Maurer, Carol J. passed away on June 14, 2022 after a sudden brief illness at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She was born Feb. 2, 1940 in Odessa, Wash. to Fred and Esther... — Updated 6/30/2022
Birthdays and anniversaries
Davenport birthdays July 1: Chris Stout, Joshua Cursi, Megan Miller, Kale Smith, George Hein July 2: Cody Hopkins, Skyler King, Cheyenne King, Elsa Bowen, Stacia Patterson, Aaron Smith, McGuire Knopp, McCall Knopp July 3: Chris... — Updated 7/1/2022
Welcome to My Kitchen
Summer side dishes are in demand with warmer weather finally arriving. Barbecues, picnics and other outdoor events calling for a dish to share fill calendars. Salads are an easy,... — Updated 6/30/2022
Hoopfest draws Lincoln County crowd
SPOKANE-The weather ceased its "Juneuary"-like theme just in time for the return of Hoopfest this last weekend. Thousands of teams took the hundreds of courts in front of tens of... — Updated 7/1/2022
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