Mann historical marker unveiled
REARDAN – A crowd of around 50 people gathered at the Mann family ranch off Highway 231 north of town Friday, Sept. 18 for a dedication of a historical marker recognizing Medal... — Updated 9/28/2020
Davenport schools move to half days
DAVENPORT – The Davenport School District has begun to offer half-day classes for all students due to a drop in Covid numbers that lower the risk factor in the county. According to Davenport Superintendent Jim Kowalkowski, the... — Updated 9/25/2020
Davenport, Sheriff's Office reach new contract
DAVENPORT – The City of Davenport and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract for law enforcement services. The contract language is set to be reviewed by the city... — Updated 9/25/2020
Reardan, Fire District No. 4 agree to new contract
REARDAN – The Town of Reardan recently approved an updated fire and emergency services contract with Fire District No. 4 at its Sept. 17 meeting. Mayor Gail Daniels signed the contract at the meeting. Fire commissioners Carol... — Updated 9/25/2020
Lincoln County receives certificate of good practice
Lincoln County Commissioner Rob Coffman recently presented a “Standards of Good Practice” certificate to Lincoln County Public Works Director Rick Becker. The certificate from... — Updated 9/28/2020
WIAA updates return-to-play process
OLYMPIA – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) released an updated process on necessary steps to potentially return to organized competition in the fall, the organization announced in a press release... — Updated 9/25/2020
DNR reopens Eastern Wash. recreation lands
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reopening all recreation lands east of the Cascades to recreation beginning Friday, Sept. 18. Eastside recreation was initially closed on Sept. 8 due to... — Updated 9/25/2020
Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting
AIRWAY HEIGHTS — Spokane Police confirmed late Thursday that a man suspected of burglary, assault and other crimes has died after being involved in an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening, Sept. 25. The shooting occurred... — Updated 9/25/2020
Cougars to return to gridiron Nov. 6
PULLMAN - The Rolovich era will begin in 2020 after all for WSU football as the Pac-12 CEO Group voted Thursday, Sept. 24, to resume athletics competition Nov. 6. The team will... — Updated 9/25/2020
'Body cam' footage of contact with WSU coach released
PULLMAN - The Police Department has released the body-video camera footage of Washington State University basketball coach Kamie Ethridge issued a $150 citation Aug. 28 for... — Updated 9/23/2020
- Davenport considers selling land to 'major retailer'
- Registered voters need not request mail-in ballot
- Whitney Fire consumes 123,000 acres near Davenport
- Malden apples test positive for maggot larvae
- EWU, Cheney issue coronavirus enforcement notice
- Forbidden Fruit
- Wolffy's Burgers to host fundraiser benefitting fire victims
- Lamona burglary attempt thwarted; 3 in custody
- Rattlesnakes spotted around town
- Odessa Senior Menu
- Odessa School Menu
- Wind storm creates fire storm
- Air quality to deteriorate over weekend
- Gov. Inslee says wildfires should be called "climate fires"
- 75% of Malden buildings destroyed
- Local stores see ammo shortfall
- Police chief wants cap on town bill
- Emergency grants available to local small businesses
- State patrol seeking public opinion in 1994 homicide case
- Free business taxes webinar Sept. 16
- Fire burns acreage near Northern Quest Casino
- Airway Heights fire burns structure
- DNR shutters east-side recreation land due to fires
- State celebrates Hunting and Fishing Day virtually
- A guide to District 2's hunting options
- Back to school
- Building in Lincoln County holds steady
- Historical spot to honor Mann's ultimate sacrifice
- Fairchild celebrates 64th birthday of KC-135
- Lincoln County sheriff's deputy nets felony drug bust
- Mom raffles steer after fair cancelled
- Freedom Flotilla planned on Lake Roosevelt
- Man appeals conviction for threatening ex-wife
- Man breaks into Reardan basement, leaves wallet
- Initiative 1639 ruled constitutional
- Grant applications open to conserve forests
- Information sought on mule deer poaching
- Focused on performance
- Coffee revival
- Reardan basketball coach resigns
- Historical marker coming to Mann family ranch
- Reardan city officials balk at increased jail costs
- Lincoln County tops Washington state's primary turnout
- SR 231 closed Sept. 8-Oct. 8
- Business grant deadline Sept. 4
- Youth gets 10 days for vandalism
- Crystal Cove boat-in campground closed
- Gross elected as alternate Angus delegate
- Fish and Wildlife Commission wrestles with possible COVID-19 related cuts
- Target shooting ban to go into effect
- Davenport school start delayed
- Brush fire breaks out in Medical Lake
- U.S. Bank to temporarily close Ritzville branch
- Tractor ignites fire near Shields Road
- Man shot in Medical Lake
- Wenatchee farmer killed in Highway 2 crash
- Still time to take the census
- Fire burns along Waukon Road
- Odessa slaughter plant fires back up
- Pet Network helps lost pets reunited with owners
- Sprague woman takes plea
- Harrington Schools to open Sept. 1
- Davenport takes action on weedy properties
- County resolves issue with pot grow near Davenport
- USPS delivery standards will not change during Washington's general election
- Eastern Washington increasing campfire restrictions
- Next State Parks free day is Aug. 25
- Public asked to provide feedback on 2021-2023 hunting season
- WDFW director authorizes lethal action in Leadpoint wolf pack
- Badger Lake fire grows
- Winds spread fire nearly 1,000 acres
- Pullman police to enforce mask, social distancing orders
- Pressman Mark Cordes runs press one last time
- EWU, union agree to faculty salary concessions
- Almira fire contained to 50 acres
- Davenport schools opt for "phased start"
- Reardan seeks resolution of police dispatch contract
- Christian Heritage to start Aug. 31
- Reardan schools start Sept. 1
- Crime stats show Lincoln County a safe place to live
- Commissioner write-in candidates not valid
- Nationwide outbreak of Salmonella Newport linked to onions
- Lake Roosevelt campgrounds to remain closed
- White sturgeon fishing expands on Lake Roosevelt
- WDFW seeks candidates for non-native gamefish and fisheries policy advisory committeee
- Washington State Boating Program reminds public to be safe on the water
- Fire near Creston
- Combine fire near Almira
- Medical Lake students will study from home this fall
- Big Sky pushes conference season to 2021
- Harrington schools may cut sports, staff
- Reardan to offer three schooling options
- Boat fire destroys pickup in parking lot
- County employees receive COVID-19 leave pay
- State launches new grant program to conserve forests
- New Davenport clinic construction progresses
- Davenport clinic halts Saturday same-day visits
- Republicans narrow gap slightly in bid to unseat Gov. Inslee
- WDFW seeking comments from the public
- Summer fishing opportunities continue, fall bear begins
- Governor 'strongly recommends' students study from home
- Othello man dies from injuries he sustained in crash July 22
- Volz, Graham, McGarry and Zappone advance to general election
- Dent, Castaneda-Diaz advance to general
- Several strong leads and some very close counts in primary election for Adams County voters
- Congressional incumbents sweeping aside challengers
- Inslee, Culp lead the gubernatorial pack
- Cullinan steps down at EWU
- Davenport airport gets $4.3 million
- Davenport Schools adopt K-12 online curriculum
- Ballots creep in Lincoln County
- Rail museum welcomes train lovers, tourists
- Bite 2 Go student food program seeks support
- 'SeXXX ed' on hold until after November election
- Lincoln County unemployment rates among state's lowest
- Total fire restrictions in effect at Lake Roosevelt
- 'Check Out Washington' to expand this summer
- Wildlife commission facing budget cuts
- Do not plant "free" seeds from China
- Harrington School District asks parents to complete survey
- Former EWU President Frederickson passes away
- Camping continues to be limited at Lake Roosevelt
- Game officials kill wolf
- Proposed jail costs shock Reardan
- County uncovers massive pot grow near Creston
- Commissioners envision new fairground
- Reardan police chief nabs international felon on July 4
- WIC will continue to provide remote services
- DSHS receives federal grant to help older state residents
- WIAA adds fourth season to modified 2020-21 schedule
- Missing Hay man last seen near Almira
- Governor orders closure of indoor bar service, entertainment areas
- Effort seeks to limit gubernatorial powers
- Almost ready
- Primary election underway
- Dent faces challengers for District No. 13 seat
- Black Lives Matter sign defaced in Davenport
- Development County to study broadband
- COVID-19 relief funds available through EDC
- Jury trials in Lincoln County to include temperature checks, masks
Virus compounds recycling calamity
What happens in China, doesn’t always stay in China. We learned that a couple of years ago when the Chinese stopped buying massive volumes of the world’s used paper, plastics... — Updated 9/28/2020
Time again to revisit forest management
Not only is the world in the grasp of the COVID-19 pandemic, but America’s western wildlands are burning up as well. Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters California has a dual... — Updated 9/22/2020
Better forest management could fix problems
Not only is the world in the grasp of the COVID-19 pandemic, but America’s western wildlands are burning up, as well. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters his state has a... — Updated 9/14/2020
More calls for a special session
Voices across the state continue to ask the Governor to call a special session to allow lawmakers to balance the budget and address COVID-19 related policies. A special session... — Updated 9/15/2020
Time for a Washington special session
Last week, the Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation calling for Gov. Brad Little to end his state’s emergency declaration. Shortly thereafter, the Idaho Senate... — Updated 9/8/2020
Colder weather could further chill restaurant recovery
Sunny summer weather helped restaurant owners and workers recover after they were broadsided by the coronavirus pandemic last March. However, as fall morphs into winter and diners... — Updated 9/1/2020
New nuclear needs solution inclusion
Our environmental quality strategy must be encompassing and not just focus on climate change. If Americans are to receive all of their electricity without coal and natural gas by... — Updated 8/25/2020
Eliminating trade barriers U.S. and Canada recover from the pandemic
The U.S.-Canada border will remain closed for non-essential travel until at least Sept. 21. President Trump and Prime Minister Trudeau mutually agreed to seal the world’s longest... — Updated 8/24/2020
Upswing in direct food purchasing
One of the great benefits of living in a rural community is our ability to enjoy food grown locally. Families appreciate easy access to high quality nutrition. Many farms and... — Updated 8/17/2020
Support a legislative special session?
California lawmakers addressed their COVID budget situation back in June. Oregon lawmakers are meeting this week in a special session to do the same. According to the National... — Updated 8/18/2020
This Week in Odessa History
100 years ago July 16, 1920 At a sparsely attended meeting, the Odessa Community Hall stockholders elected a board of directors for the ensuing year. After only a short discussion of the capable work of the original board of... — Updated 7/20/2020
Vincent Julius
Vincent (Vinny) Julius, Sr., passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020, in Davenport, Washington from a short, valiant battle with cancer. Vincent was 72 years young. He was born... — Updated 9/21/2020
Ronald McKay
McKay, Ronald John (Ron) (Ronnie) – A lifetime resident of Creston, WA passed away after a short illness with Covid 19 on 18 August 2020 in Spokane, WA. Ron was born on 27... — Updated 9/1/2020
Kevin Blair
Kevin Robert Blair, 56, of Davenport, WA (Hawk Creek) unexpectedly passed away in his sleep on Saturday August 08, 2020 in his home. He was in the loving presence of his wife Brenda of 34 years and their two dogs James and Suzie.... — Updated 8/28/2020
Robert Kramer
KRAMER, Robert A – Passed away August 14, 2020 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Spokane, WA on March 30, 1929 to Alex and Rosa (Lauer) Kramer. He graduated from Harrington High... — Updated 8/26/2020
Donald Reinbold
Donald Frederick Reinbold was born on November 5, 1926 to Daniel F. Reinbold and Adelina (Knack) Reinbold and passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born... — Updated 8/18/2020
Carolyn Krupke
KRUPKE, Carolyn E. (Freeborg) passed away on July 27, 2020 in Spokane, WA. She was born in Spokane, WA on July 12, 1928 to her parents David & Gladys Freeborg. She graduated from... — Updated 8/11/2020
Roger Mark Frederick
Roger Mark Frederick was born November 25, 1957 to Ronald E. and Shirley A. (Jeske) Frederick in Spokane, Wash. Roger began his education in Spokane, but after the family moved... — Updated 9/21/2020
Helen Krupke
Helen Marie Krupke, 87, passed away on July 22, 2020 in Spokane, Wash. Helen was born on January 1, 1933 to Burdette & Susie Lightle in Spokane, Wash. She is survived by her... — Updated 8/4/2020
Janice Tikka
Janice Ann Tikka, 60, of Harrington, Wash. passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2020. Janice was born in North East Maryland on May, 14 1960. She was the daughter of Robert and... — Updated 7/31/2020
Fran Dompier
Dompier, Fran (93) Frances Irene McDonald Dompier was born in Wenatchee, WA to Frances and Ollie McDonald on January 9, 1927. Her final day was in Hospice care at home on July 13,... — Updated 7/29/2020
Sprague Chamber raffle a success
SPRAGUE – The annual Sprague Days events were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but community members and visitors carried on with events throughout the day, including a contest hosted by Spokane Disk Dogs in town. A... — Updated 9/28/2020
Spokane Disc Dogs do Sprague
SPRAGUE – Sprague Days was cancelled this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that didn’t stop Spokane Disc Dogs from holding a local championship of the Skyhoundz World... — Updated 9/28/2020
7 activities to do this fall in Lincoln County
LINCOLN COUNTY – When the dust settles and the smoke clears (literally), fall will have descended upon the vast wheat fields of Lincoln County. Tree leaves will go from a dark green to a bevy of orange, red and yellow colors... — Updated 9/23/2020
Looking back...Sept. 17
The Davenport Times has been serving the Lincoln County community for over a century. Below are some stories from our previous editions. 70 years ago September 14th, 1950 The Davenport Safeway store is running an Anniversary Sale... — Updated 9/21/2020
The many lives of Peter Davenport
Te-Ping Chen's Sept. 1 article in the Wall Street Journal, entitled "UFO spotting has replaced bird watching as pandemic obsession," stated that the "non-profit National UFO... — Updated 9/11/2020
Lincoln County Cops and Courts
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 does not release names of individuals who report... — Updated 9/11/2020
This Week in Odessa History
100 years ago Sept. 10, 1920 Odessa public schools opened Monday for the 1920-1921 school year. High school enrollment is 51, the largest in the history of the school. The curriculum will be the same as the previous year, with... — Updated 9/11/2020
Student Chromebook checkout available
Julie Jantz, librarian at the Odessa Public Library, reports that she has a collection of Chromebooks ready for checkout. The Odessa Parent Teacher Organization has provided Chromebooks for students to check out and use at home... — Updated 9/11/2020
Odessa students receive joint scholarship
Odessa High School has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from CCI Learning for having the highest percentage of eligible Microsoft Office Specialist certifications per total registered students in Grades 9-12. This scholarship... — Updated 9/11/2020
Lawnmowers
A young goat on the loose between Harrington and Mohler munches weeds after also filling up on landscape... — Updated 9/11/2020
- Homeschooling could be over 100,000 students strong this fall
- Davenport Times sends special message
- Davenport schools hire new elementary teacher
- Coffee group not dead, yet
- Lincoln County Museum opens for the season
- Upcoming events
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- Odessa Birthdays
- Odessa Senior Meals
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OHS graduation is Saturday, for real!
ODESSA — Odessa High School’s official graduation and awarding of diplomas will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, on Finney Field. The graduates will be allowed one car each on the track for their family members or one... — Updated 7/20/2020
Davenport schools survey parents about upcoming school year
DAVENPORT — The School District recently mailed a survey to parents, asking if they plan to send their children back to school this fall. So far, the majority are saying yes. Despite a letter explaining that masks and health... — Updated 7/20/2020
Fitzpatrick, Dewey, receive PEO scholarships
DAVENPORT — The Philanthropic Educational Organization, Chapter N, recently awarded two Lincoln County graduates with scholarships to further their post-high school education. Both recipients received a $500 scholarship from... — Updated 7/20/2020
School opening tasked to new Reardan superintendent
REARDAN-Eric Sobotta wasn't expecting to have to deal with nationwide school shutdowns amidst a global pandemic when he was named the new superintendent of the Reardan-Edwall... — Updated 7/16/2020
Red Flag warning issued for today
ODESSA — The National Weather Service says critical fire weather conditions will exist across most of Eastern Washington today. The agency issued a Red Flag Warning that... — Updated 7/24/2020
Lincoln County Cops and Courts
Lincoln County Courts DISPATCH 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 does not release names of... — Updated 7/20/2020
Trials resume in county
ODESSA — The Record has received word that Lincoln County Superior Court will resume jury trials beginning July 22. The trial that had been set for July 8 was resolved; so, the... — Updated 7/20/2020
Davcenport commodities
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.11, Club Premium of $0.50, and Barley at $110.00 per... — Updated 7/20/2020
Odessa Weather
Date H L Prec. July 8 72 36 0 July 9 74 43 0 July 10 78 45 0 July 11 77 45 0 July 12 87 46 0 July 13 74 33 0 July 14 74 36 0 July precipitation:... — Updated 7/20/2020
Christian Music Freedom Fest set for July 25
ODESSA — The Christian Music Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 25. Promoter Nate Lathrop has two Idaho Christian bands volunteering to play music that day on the stage across from Rolling Thunder Pizza in... — Updated 7/20/2020
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