May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
DAVENPORT — With the filing deadline for the Aug. 4 primary election set for 5 p.m. Friday, Lincoln County residents and area candidates have filed for a range of local, legislative and congressional offices. All incumbents filed for re-election. As of 3:30 p.m. today at press time, the following positions have candidates filed. All countywide and commissioner races drew single Republican candidates. Several Republican precinct committee officer positions also received filings across the county. Filing remains open...
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of noon Monday, May 4: Cheney $5.25 at Maverik. Colfax $5.15 at Cenex and 76. Davenport $5.34 at Cenex and Exxon Lewiston, Idaho $4.42 at Cenex. Moscow, Idaho $4.59 at Mobil, Chevron and Primeland Coop. Othello $5.19 at Hawk Fuel. Pasco $5.17 at Friends Corner. Plummer, Idaho $4.44 at Benewah Automotive Center. Post Falls, Idaho $4.42 at Local Market Post Falls Chevron. Pullman $5.29 at Safeway. Ritzville $5.39 at Circle K and...
DAVENPORT - Five high-crash locations in Lincoln County will be getting rumble strips. Public Works Director David Orvis and County Engineer James Wege updated Lincoln County commissioners Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist during the commissioners meeting Monday, May 4. Commissioner Rob Coffman was absent. Orvis said the $300,000 project targets the intersections of Mohler/Harrington-Tokio, Little Falls/Devils Gap and Waukon/Highway 231 (both sides) plus the south side of...
DAVENPORT - A town hall meeting Tuesday, May 5, spotlighted the status of the federal farm bill and its potential benefits for local agriculture. 5th Congressional District Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Spokane, led the discussion as well as fielding questions on tariffs, immigration and public lands. The congressman opened the hour-long event at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds by updating constituents on his work in Washington, D.C. He emphasized the farm bill as a major...
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 27 Traffic stops: 5 6:35 a.m. — Citizen assist. A woman requested a ride from Lincoln County Hospital back to her house in Wilbur after arriving by ambulance with her daughter; a...
DAVENPORT - A Spokane woman accused of driving a vehicle reported stolen the day before remained in custody Tuesday after her trial date was pushed back in Lincoln County Superior Court. Sarah Meadow Levine, 45, appeared in restraints before Judge Adam Walser for a readiness hearing on a single count of possession of a stolen vehicle. According to court records and the probable cause affidavit, deputies spotted Levine driving a white 1999 Subaru Legacy with a distinctive red...
DAVENPORT - A registered sex offender pleaded guilty Tuesday to failing to notify authorities after he stopped living at his registered address, receiving a short jail sentence and community custody in Lincoln County Superior Court. Calvin Keith O'Donnell, 53, appeared in restraints and in custody before Judge Adam Walser. According to court documents and the probable cause affidavit, O'Donnell - convicted in 2000 of first-degree rape of a child - had been registered since...
WILBUR — A father seeking clarification on a restraining order called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after discovering it listed his son as a protected person, according to sheriff’s office records. Mitchell Ray Goodwin had cared for the boy full time for the past four years. The order, served by the boy’s mother, Savanna Dawn Tanner, was filed April 16 after the son returned from spring break at Goodwin’s residence on Trinity Avenue. Goodwin told dispatch he did not want to violate the order but was unsure...
DAVENPORT - Broadband Director Margie Hall reported steady progress and renewed community interest across several phases of the county's high-speed internet expansion during the commissioners meeting Monday, May 4. Hall updated Commissioners Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist; Rob Coffman was absent. Residents in the Northridge development near Davenport and Wilbur have encouraged officials to restart construction of their stalled fiber network. Hall said Northwest Line Builders...
WILBUR — An unlicensed driver struck a legally parked vehicle in the Wilbur School parking lot, according to Lincoln County sheriff’s office records. Deanna Dawn Sudol’s 2024 Toyota Camry was hit by a 2017 Kia Sorento driven by Leola Lee Clark on April 23. Clark had only a Washington identification card and no valid driver’s license, the records state. No one was injured and damage was minor. The vehicles were not blocking...
DAVENPORT — A local man reported a woman he previously allowed to move in had returned to his residence without permission. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records, Matthew James Chapman called dispatch April 23 saying Amber Jean Sitter was at the house on Marshall Street. He told deputies he had revoked her permission to be in the hosue and changed the locks. Deputy Matt Gilbert responded and found the front door unlocked. A search of the residence turned up no one inside. The deputy was unable to secure...
REARDAN — A brown-and-white cow wandered into a rural yard where children were playing, prompting a call to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on April 25. Arloa Lee Anthony, of 52186 Euclid Road E, reported the animal and said she believed it belonged to her neighbor, Joey Lee Ough. Anthony told dispatch she does not speak with the neighbors and was concerned because her children were outside. Ough, reached by phone, initially said it could be one of his cows and that he had been having trouble keeping them contained,...
DAVENPORT — A welfare check on a man with dementia who was walking along a rural highway ended safely, according to Lincoln County sheriff’s office records. David G. Jones called dispatch April 25 after a tracker in his father’s wallet showed him near Sunset Highway and Evers Road. Jones said his father, David Lawrence Morton, had mentioned walking to Airway Heights. Deputy Brandon Rose located Morton walking west of Ziemer Road on Sunset Highway. Morton was fully clothed in blue jeans, shoes and a sweat shirt. He had...
In 2024, then-governor Jay Inslee warned that "We have this epidemic of asthma in our state," saying that funding from the state's CO2 tax would help fund projects to reduce air pollution. The next year, the Department of Ecology distributed $8.5 million in grants to improve air quality in "overburdened communities" and improve "health disparities." An examination of the 21 projects they funded shows that only one is likely to reduce air pollution. Most of the funding went to...
It’s filing week for political hopefuls here in Washington state. And this year, candidate filing comes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that creating voting districts based on race is unconstitutional. That ruling came April 29 in Louisiana v. Callais, a case about creating of a black voting district. If you didn’t know, Washington also has race-based districts created for a similar reason – carving out two Hispanic legislative districts and eliminating...
Max Michael Evavold Oct. 3, 1940 – April 29, 2026 Max Michael Evavold passed away surrounded by family at his home in Sumner, Wash., on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on October 3, 1940, in Spokane, Wash., to Donald Harrington Evavold and Carol Rita Walter. The family soon returned to Odessa, Wash., where Max grew up on Lakeview Ranch near Pacific Lake with his five younger siblings. Growing up on the ranch, Max developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong...
David Ernest Mandere July 7, 1942 – April 23, 2026 David Ernest Mandere was born July 7, 1942 to Jules and Claudia (Goff) Mandere in San Francisco, Cali. Two years later David's little sister, Karen joined the family. David passed away peacefully surrounded by his five loving children, holding his wife's hand on the evening of April 23, 2026 following a short illness. David attended High School at San Rafael High where he met the love of his life Patricia McCurdy, he...
HARRINGTON - A local multi-generational family traveled to Washington, D.C., last month on an Inland Northwest Honor Flight, turning years of quiet military service into a deeply emotional shared experience at the nation's memorials. Randy Behrens, 82, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, made the April 28-29 trip with three brothers and his son, Ryan. Two of the brothers served as guardians; the third brother and Ryan acted as guardians for other veterans on the...
100 years ago Rev. Jacob Morach preached his farewell sermon at Philadelphia Congregational church last Sunday and is retiring from the ministry after many years of faithful service. Officers and directors of the Lincoln-Adams Pioneer and Historical association met to plan for the annual Pioneer Picnic that will be June 15-17 at the picnic grounds on Crab Creek. 75 years ago A one percent tax on all real estate transactions in the county was passed by the commissioner’s at the most recent meeting. The action was taken...
HARRINGTON — The 14th annual Memorial Harrington Car Show is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9 N. 3rd Street. The event will feature trophies, live music, food and vendors, and a quilt show in the revitalized business district. Organizers promise a small-town atmosphere and invite the public to “join us for a day of...
HARRINGTON - Harrington High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted strong results at the State FBLA Conference in Spokane at the end of April, with three students earning multiple placements and one qualifying for national competition. Junior Claire Ikehara, sophomore Laila Fries and sophomore Isaac Ikehara each advanced after finishing in the top six at the February regional competition, allowing them to compete in eight events at state. At regionals,...
Starting with dessert first this week. Had several requests for the Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars I made for several occasions recently. I got the recipe from a Diamond Brand walnuts package in 1995. These easy to prepare bars are versatile as they look elegant on a fancy cookie tray, yet please the substantial cookie fans, Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate chips, divided...
Davenport Birthdays May 7: Brett Gustaveson, Braxton Cloud, River Crandell May 8: Sarah Jane Johnson, Ethan Plasencia, Jeanne Newcomb, Bryan Furman, Robert Jenkins, Aleisha Zaugg, Sienna Alspach May 9: Stehpanie Hileman May 10: Brett Alspach, Judge Calvert, Hudson Easley, Avery Hunt May 11: Marsha Hendrickson, Kaycee Hennings, Kevin Schweiger, Sharon Buck, Frosty Freeze May 12: Rochelle Hopp, Jalaina Jacobsen, Tyler Bailey, Alan Steinolfson, Willa Winzer May 13: Emily Dixon, Elizabeth Waldher Davenport Anniversaries May 7:...
NEWPORT - Athletes from Davenport, Reardan and Odessa turned in several standout performances and personal bests at two recent track meets. At the May 5 meet in Newport, Davenport and Reardan athletes led the way in multiple events. Davenport senior Caige Colbert placed second in the 110-meter hurdles (15.96 seconds, personal best) and third in the 300 hurdles (41.58). Teammate Kacen Landreth ran a personal best 11:35.31 to finish fourth in the 3,200 meters. On the girls...
REARDAN — Reardan’s season ended Tuesday in the first round of the 2026 District 5/6 1B Baseball Tournament as the Indians fell to top-seeded Asotin 10-6. The No. 4-seeded Reardan squad played at 2 p.m. May 6 and was eliminated in the loser-out game. Several area teams remain alive in the double-elimination bracket. Northwest Christian (Colbert), the top seed in its section, is scheduled to play Thursday, May 8, at Merkel Field against the winner of Jenks (Chewelah) vs. Lind-Ritzville-Sprague. Other first-round matchups...
DAVENPORT - Northwest Christian delivered a commanding doubleheader sweep over host Davenport on senior night Saturday at the sports complex, winning the opener 12-0 and the nightcap 21-0. The Crusaders rolled behind strong pitching and a relentless offense while the Gorillas managed just two hits total across both games. Northwest Christian collected 31 hits and committed only one error in the twin bill. It was an emotional afternoon for Davenport's seniors, who played their...
DAVENPORT - Northwest Christian delivered a pair of lopsided victories over host Davenport on senior night Saturday at Jahn Field, winning the opener 19-5 and the nightcap 16-0 in five innings. The doubleheader capped an emotional day for the Gorillas, who honored their seven seniors in what could be the final home games for a program with just 12 players on the roster. Davenport coach Lindsey Kruger said the team played hard but acknowledged it was not their best...
SPOKANE - Twenty Reardan residents competed in the 50th annual Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 3, as 38,341 runners filled the streets of downtown Spokane. Ben Baker led the Reardan contingent, finishing in 43:56 to place 97th overall. Reardan finishers, listed from fastest to slowest time, were: Ben Baker, 35–39, 43:56; Tobias Myer, 50–54, 59:47; Kate Leffel, 23–29, 1:09:31; Lily Witmer, 15–17, 1:13:47; Stephanie Faiman, 23–29, 1:21:47; Julie Witmer, 50–54, 1:22:14;...
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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY Case No.: 26-4-00057-24 In Re the Estate of: RAYMOND C. KETEL, 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. 264 00019 22 In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS WESLEY ROBERTSON, 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...
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...
