October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024
DAVENPORT — A local man will be arraigned Tuesday, Oct. 8, after being accused of raping a local woman in his vehicle. Daniel R. James, 24, is being held on $50,000 bail on a charge of second-degree rape-forcible compulsion. James appeared before Judge Pro Tempore Dan B. Johnson on Oct. 1, three days following his arrest Saturday, Sept. 28. According to a probable cause statement filed with the court, the woman notified law enforcement officers of the rape. The woman told police she had been out drinking with friends and...
DAVENPORT — Voters who reside within the boundaries of Lincoln County Parks and Recreation District No. 3 are being asked to renew a maintenance and operations levy to fund the Davenport Water Park for the next six years. The $135,000 levy will also be used to fund operations of Davenport Memorial Hall, 511 Park St., over the same time period. Voters will have an opportunity to weigh in on the measure in the Nov. 5 general election. Parks and Recreation District officials said the levy is a replacement levy; the current...
RITZVILLE - Law enforcement agencies, ranchers and rural counties are forming a coalition to push back against the state Fish and Wildlife Commission's failure to manage large predators effectively. The coalition was announced Sept. 17 following a meeting here on large predators issues. The meeting attracted about 16-20 law enforcement officers, as well as two ranchers speaking about the effects of wolf, cougar and bear depredation on farms, ranches and rural communities....
Wayne J. White, 12, of Hancock, Minn., who was sentenced in the robbery of Reardan Store, will have an opportunity to request sealing of the criminal record on Nov. 9, 2029. The year was inadvertently omitted in a front page story published Sept....
EDITOR'S NOTE: The public records have been updated to correct an error in our Oct. 3 print edition of the Lincoln County Record-Times. 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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following...
SPRAGUE — A Spokane Valley man was killed in an early morning crash Saturday, Sept. 28, on Interstate 90. Craig E. Richardt, 61, of Spokane Valley, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 4:42 a.m. near Milepost 236. According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash occurred about 11 miles west of Sprague, near the south end of Sprague Lake in Adams County. Lloyd O. Arbaugh, 89, of Moses Lake, was westbound in a 1999 Dodge Ram pickup when he struck Richardt’s westbound 2009 Toyota Corolla, the patrol...
There’s a disturbing trend among tax-payer funded agencies that needs to be nipped in the bud. If you haven’t noticed, public agencies like hospital and utility districts, school boards, city councils, and others have been taking steps to insulate — dare I say isolate — elected board members. Have a concern about something in your local school district? Don’t like a utility rate increase? Want to know if your local public hospital is making a profit? Have questions...
We already know workers with middle and upper incomes most often benefit from the state’s paid family and medical leave fund. It’s also true that many beneficiaries are repeat users, and that those benefiting more than once have higher wages than one-time users. I asked the Employment Security Department how many people have filed more than one claim for taxpayer-paid time off, work given the pattern I know with childrearing — kid one and kid two usually come within a...
Those of us who drive Hawk Creek Road on a daily basis by necessity were grateful when Lincoln County paved about 5.5 miles of the road between Gunning Road and Miles-Creston Road in 2023. We were mystified as to why the remaining 1.5 miles of the road were left unpaved, but we thought perhaps the County just could not find the money to finish the job. Now, after the county has repaved the same 5.5 miles of the road, leaving the same 1.5-mile stretch in a dusty, washboarded state of dirt road, we don’t know what to think....
In the 1840s, Irish Catholics immigrated to America in huge numbers and provoked a secret protest movement known as the Know Nothing Party, founded in 1844 as a precursor to the eventual Republican party. Know Nothings told of a conspiracy by Catholics to overthrow Protestant-based American government. This was an early version of today’s Republican claim that Hispanic Catholic immigrants will kick whites and other native-born Americans out of jobs and power in America. MAGA, or Know Nothing II, is thus really a Make...
Harrington hosted its Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event featured a parade, games, golf tournament, food and old-fashioned fun. For more on the festival, see Page...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County has a new representative for veterans in its Veterans Office. Clif Warwick has been selected for the position and will be working out of the 303 Sixth St. office inside the Washington State University Extension building. Warwick, a lifelong Lincoln County resident, is charged with assisting local veterans and their families as well as help with obtaining military benefits, finding civilian jobs and more. “We want everyone to understand that we are here to help the veterans of Lincoln County,...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 3: Joli King, Bethany McLachlan, Dede Shawley, Rikki Chavelas Oct. 4: Harrison Zaugg, Eamon Hein, Mike Mandere Oct. 5: Kevin Heid, Martha Cash, Brad Chappell, Jared Storer, Merilla Hopkins Oct 6: Madilyn Green Oct. 7: Kristof Panke, Ralph Nachtigal, Shelvin Phillips Oct. 8: McKayla Honey, Taylor Bennett, Lea Dodson, Brodie Bailey Oct. 9: Sharon Katz, Cheyenne Bennett, Mabel Winzer Davenport anniversaries Oct. 3: Cory and Nita Hollis Oct. 4: Greg and Kristen Wilkie Oct. 5: Gary and Dixie Guhlke,...
100 years ago The price of Bluestem and early Baart wheat advanced on Thursday to $1.47 bushel, an increase of 5 cents a bushel. This is the highest wheat has been here this year. It is estimated that about 25% of this year’s crop is unsold and remains in the farmer’s home storage. Frank Laughbon, county traffic officer is riding around on a new Harley Davidson motorcycle secured last week after the county commissioners decided it was better to buy a new machine than to continue to try and fix the old one. The rains of...
COLFAX — A Reardan boy set the pace Tuesday, Oct. 1, for a league cross country meet at the Colfax Country Club. Senior Gabe Branstetter of Reardan won the boys 5,000-meter by a half-second. He outpaced Garfield-Palouse senior Brendan Snekvik, who was second in 17:01.80. Snekvik’s twin, senior Kieran Snekvik, was third in a time of 17:21.60. Reardan senior Jakari Singleton was fourth overall with a time of 17:43.20. As a team, Reardan finished third with 68 team points; Garfield-Palouse won with a team low score of 42....
DAVENPORT – After defeating Colfax and Northwest Christian at the Sheridan Welch Crossover Classic over the weekend, the Gorillas' volleyball team made quick work of St. George's Tuesday, Oct. 1, winning the match 25-17, 25-18, 25-10. Astraya Sosa and Faith Bell fueled the Dragons' offense with 27 assists to heavy-hitters Chloe Hammond, Selah Hupp and Naomi Rainwater who had 12, seven and five kills, respectively. Tatum Hupp and Selah Hupp anchored the Gorillas' defense...
CHEWELAH — The Davenport boys finished fifth as a team in a Northeast 1B/2B league meet at 49 Degrees Mountain Resort. The Gorilla boys had 136 team points; Jenkins (Chewelah) won with a team low score of 32, followed by Valley Christian with 75, Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame with 91 and Northwest Christian Colbert with 121. Davenport’s fastest runners finished 27th, 28th, 29th and 31st in the 5,000-meter race. Senior Tommy Furman was 27th with a time of 21:50.90, followed by junior Kyler Davenport with a time of...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles’ soccer team scored early and often in their 10-1 shellacking of Kettle Falls Thursday, Sept. 26. Noelle Raczykowski led Reardan’s attack with four goals. MacKenzie Bjornberg and Kylie Alsept each scored two goals and Carmella Oxstin and Elise Cox scored one apiece. Reardan head coach Richard Breedlove said he pulled Raczykowski from the game with 24 minutes left to allow other players the opportunity to gain experience. He was pleased with what he saw. “They came together and passed...
RITZVILLE – After scoring seven touchdowns in the first three games of the season, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior running back Brody Boness rushed for five more Friday, Sept. 27 in the Broncos' 34-13 win over Reardan. Boness showed his strength on the Broncos' first possession of the game when he took the handoff up the middle, shook several tackles and rambled 18 yards into the end zone for the first Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna touchdown. On the Screaming Eagles'...
REARDAN – After losing their first match of the season, the Screaming Eagles have reeled off seven straight wins to remain undefeated in 2B district play. Enthusiasm and hustle were the difference makers in their 3-1 win over Newport on Thursday, Sept. 26. In the first set, the teams traded points and were tied at eight apiece until front-row sophomores Kaylynn Clouse and Emersen Sprecher took control of the net. Reardan outscored the Grizzlies 17-8 down the stretch to win...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas drew first blood, but the Bulldogs answered the next three times to win a Northeast 2B football game Friday, Sept. 27. The Colfax Bulldogs topped the Davenport Gorillas, 33-13. The Gorillas marched down the field on their first possession of the game, with 5-foot-10 junior running back punching the ball in on Davenport's first possession to take a 6-0 lead. Colfax responded on the Bulldog's next two possessions on the running of senior John Largent,...
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Town of Reardan & Reardan-Edwall School District Determination of Non Significance Lead agency: Town of Reardan in cooperation with the Reardan-Edwall School District Description of proposal: This is a non-project action for the Reardan Cooperative Comprehensive Parks Plan. The Reardan-Edwall School District (RESD) and the Town of Reardan (Town) have prepared a Cooperative Comprehensive Parks Plan to plan for the future ofReardan’s parks and outdoor athletic facilities (parks, trails,...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF L & A TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the logic and accuracy test of the ballot counting system to be used to tabulate the results of the General Election to be held November 5, 2024 will be conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30). A public meeting will be convened by the Lincoln County Auditor or authorized representatives per RCW 29A.60.160 to conduct certification of the counting system for the aforementioned General Election. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln County...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02022-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: JACK W. MARTIN and MARY E. MARTIN, Deceased. Jana L. Worthington 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...
NOTICE: CITY OF SPRAGUE PROPOSED FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 919 SUMMARY Ordinance No. 919 will grant Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities a non-exclusive public utility franchise to locate, construct, install, own, maintain, repair, reconstruct, operate and use facilities within the City’s public right of way [the Franchise Area] for the purposes of the transmission, control and distribution of electricity within the City for a term of 25 years. Avista agrees to meet accepted industry standards and conform with applicable...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for the Odessa Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) in regards to: 1) Revenue sources for following year’s current expense budget 2) Proposed regular tax levy 3) Final Proposed Annual Budget for the OMPD for the year 2025. Notice is hereby given that the OMPD Board will meet at the Leffel, Otis and Warwick, P.S. office for the purpose of holding a public hearing for the above items mentioned on October 16th at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements for wanting to comment at the hearing can...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2025 BUDGET A public hearing will be held on October 9, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This hearing will be to present and discuss the 2025 preliminary budget, proposed revenue sources, utility rates and the proposed tax levy being considered for inclusion in the 2025 annual budget for the City of Davenport. Citizens attending the hearing will have the right to provide written or oral comments and ask questions concerning the city’s 2025...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY SHERIFF’S # 24C156 CAUSE # 18-1-00028-6 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, Plaintiff ESTATE OF LORRAINE HOLDERBY, Judgment Creditor vs STEVEN P HOLDERBY, Defendant TO: UNKOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, AND DEVISEES OF STEVEN P HOLDERBY, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY UNKOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION; AND UNKOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY. The Superior Court of Lincoln County has directed the...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) LINCOLN COUNTY FIBER MATERIALS PROCUREMENT FOR “CONNECTING LINCOLN COUNTY” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that proposals will be received until 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 17, 2024 at one of the following locations: Regular Mail to PO Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122-0028 OR in person / Fed Ex / UPS to Office of the Board of County Commissioners Clerk of the Board’s Desk at 450 Logan Street, County Courthouse, Lower Level, Davenport, WA....
PUBLIC NOTICE For CALL FOR PROJECTS Quadco Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), local member agencies may now apply for Surface Transportation Block Grant Transportation Alternative Set-aside (STBG TA Set-aside) Program funds, via Kittitas County serving as Lead Agency. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024. Agencies interested in submitting a grant application should contact Cameron Curtis at Cameron.Curtis@co.kittitas.wa.us or 509-962-7523. More information on this program is...
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