October 21, 2024

  • Cops & Courts

    Oct 17, 2024

    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 calls for service Sept. 29-Oct. 13. If no location was provided at time, no location was given...

  • Superior Court Judge

    Oct 17, 2024

    Age: 50 Hometown: Coeur d’Alene, ID Family: Married for 27 years to Todd Iverson; daughter Alyssa Iverson (21), Medical Assistant living in Post Falls, Idaho; son Austin Iverson (20), student at Eastern Washington University Elected Position: Odessa town council Education: BS Criminal Justice (minor in psychology and sociology)-University of Idaho; Juris Doctorate-Gonzaga School of Law Relevent or Volunteer Experience: Not only do I have experience working in criminal...

  • Superior Court Judge

    Oct 17, 2024

    Age: 43 Hometown: Reardan, WA Family: My better half, Yvonne, and I have a daughter, Flora, age 11, and three sons, Truett, age 7, Everett, age 5 and Vance, age 3. We raise them on the same family farm I was raised on, north of Reardan Elected Position: Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Education: University of San Diego School of Law - Juris Doctor - 2011 Eastern Washington University - BS - 2007 Relevent or Volunteer Experience: Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney: 2020 -...

  • Assault charge filed after 'peck' on lips

    The Record-Times | Oct 16, 2024

    SPRAGUE — A “peck” on the lips between a local teenage boy and an 11-year-old girl Aug. 20 led to a sex crime charge. The 16-year-old Sprague boy was arraigned Oct. 8 in Lincoln County Superior Court for fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation, a gross misdemeanor. He was released to the custody of his guardian and is prohibited from traveling outside of Lincoln and Spokane counties. Conditions of his release also include a 7 p.m. curfew and no contact with the girl he kissed, records show. The Record-Times made...

  • License shortage is highway robbery

    Roger Harnack | Oct 16, 2024

    Motorists in Washington state are sometimes handing over hundreds of dollars for licensing of their vehicle, but only receiving paper plates in return. According to an Aug. 28 legislative report, the state is had a backlog of at least 230,000 standard license plate orders, 10,000 specialty orders and 5,000 personal vanity orders. More than 20 counties (30 counties now) statewide are out of or nearly out of license plates. Still, the state is collecting money for plates it...

  • No doubt CRT is taught in our schools

    Liv Finne | Oct 16, 2024

    Is Critical Race Theory being taught in Washington public schools or not? In 2021, the Legislature passed, and on May 5th that year Gov. Jay Inslee signed, Senate Bill 5044 to require the teaching of “...equity, cultural competency, and dismantling institutional racism in the public school system.” This is the academic description for Critical Race Theory. The bill was implemented through the Washington state learning standards using the “Ethnic Studies Framework....

  • Marlys Joan Kissler (McLaughlin)

    Oct 16, 2024

    Marlys Joan Kissler (McLaughlin) Feb. 7, 1931- Oct. 13, 2024 Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, Marlys Joan (McLaughlin) Kissler (Age 93) passed away on Oct. 13, 2024 at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. She was born on Feb. 7, 1931 in Golden Valley, North Dakota to Hugh and Evangeline (Engbrecht) McLaughlin. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Lamar Melvin Kissler (married 62 years), son, Corey Melvin Kissler and daughter, Kelly Maureen...

  • Maxine Mae Roth

    Oct 16, 2024

    Maxine Mae Roth Mar. 8, 1935- May 15, 2024 Maxine Mae Roth, born on Mar. 8, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at 89 in Oregon City, Oregon. Maxine lived a life full of warmth, compassion, and steadfast faith. She is survived by her dear sister, Theresa Groves; her loving children, Karen Harper, Kristine Trammell, Mark Roth, and Rebecca Rice; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolf and Dora Scharff, her sister...

  • Marjorie Arlene Schneider

    Oct 16, 2024

    Marjorie Arlene Schneider Sept. 26 1923- Oct. 9, 2024 Marjorie Arlene Schneider, age 101, of Davenport, Wash. passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. She was born in Rocklyn, Wash. on Sep. 26 1923 to parents Sam and Maggie Knack. She passed away in Davenport, Wash. on Oct. 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry Schneider (2000), Daughter Dixie Scott and two sisters Grace and Ruth. She is survived by her three children: Jacquie Johnson, Sam Schneider and...

  • Richard A Schultz

    Oct 16, 2024

    Richard A Schultz Dec. 5, 1935- Oct. 8, 2024 Richard A Schultz passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. He was born Dec. 5, 1935, to Albert Schultz and Florence Heppe Schultz in Spokane. He attend school at Edwall and EWU. On Sept. 20, 1958, he married Gwen Janett of the Reardan-Davenport area. His working years were spent in the retail business. He and his wife lived in many different towns in the Northwest and Pacific Coast. When the retail company closed in 1983 he opened and...

  • Aurora Borealis visible in Davenport

    Oct 16, 2024

    The northern lights, scientifically called Aurora Borealis, were visible last Thursday and Friday night from Lincoln County. Pictured, the colorful sky is visible from a home on 13th Street in Davenport at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The northern lights were also faintly visible Sunday...

  • Volunteers refurbish park pavilion

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times | Oct 16, 2024

    REARDAN – For decades, the pavilion in the park held community events, Mule Days' plays and picnics. Ultimately, it succumbed to years of wind, rain, sun and snow and fell into disrepair. Now, thanks to a grant, local funds and donations, a cadre of volunteers has refurbished it to its past glory. Since last year, the future of the deteriorating structure was the discussion at Town Council meetings. A solicited bid suggested the demolition of the pavilion and the cost to...

  • Looking Back

    Compiled by Kelli Wilkie, The Record-Times | Oct 17, 2024

    100 years ago Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Rocklyn store and the residence of Mrs. Jennie O'Bell. Firefighters were able to save the neighboring residence of Postmaster Boyk. The glare of the fire could be seen from Davenport. A Washington Water Power line construction crew has set up camp about six miles south of Davenport the crew currently numbers 15 but will soon number 40. They are constructing a power line to Ephrata. Several Odessa men traveled to Spokane to...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Oct 17, 2024

    Davenport birthdays Oct. 17: Camryn Hayes, Robert Jax Oct. 18: Bryan Miller, Pat Rosman Oct. 19: Glen Reinbold, LaDonna Savelesky, Canyon Withey Oct. 20: Charley Hein, Joshua Easley-Cate, Eric Orvis, Keith Bailey, Bayne Telecky Oct. 21: Josh Harvey Oct. 22: Kaytlin Hopkins Oct. 23: Lola Phillips, Mike Strite, Jemara Floyd, Andrew Cursi, Kammi Ruiz, David Green Davenport anniversaries Oct. 18: Monte and Cynthia Tucker Oct. 21: Brian and Tammie Buck Oct. 23: Bob and Jeanne...

  • Reardan High School Athlete of the Week

    Oct 18, 2024

  • Local athlete inducted to Hall of Fame

    Record-Times | Oct 16, 2024

    SPOKANE — A former standout Davenport athlete was inducted into the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Jennifer Stinson Greeny is among the class of 2024 athletic inductees, who include Stacy Clinesmith, Isaac Fontaine, Dennis LaRud and Bud Nameck. Sue Doering is being inducted as a Hall of Fame coach. As a high schooler, then Jennifer Stinson helped lead the Davenport Gorillas to two state titles in girls basketball. The daughter of Jim Stinson,...

  • Odessa's is next week

    Record-Times | Oct 17, 2024

    ODESSA - Homecoming runs from Oct. 21-26 and features spirit dress-up days, football and a semiformal dance. On Monday, Oct. 21, high school students will wear class colors - seniors in black, juniors in pink, sophomores in camo and freshmen in blue. Other dress-up days are Tuesday, Twin Day ; Wednesday, Sports Team/Movie Day; Thursday, Dress Like a Teacher Day; and Friday, Tiger Pride Day, which leads up to the 7 p.m. football game against Wellpinit. Senior athletes will be...

  • Homecoming football games on tap

    Record-Times | Oct 17, 2024

    DAVENPORT - It's Homecoming week in northeast Lincoln County. Local football teams return home this week for "the big game" and kings and queens will be crowned during halftime festivities on Friday evening. The games are among the culminating events for a week of school spirit fun. But the games aren't going to be easy wins. In Davenport, the Gorillas (0-5) will host the Liberty (Spangle) Lancers (2-4). The Northeast 2B league rivals squared off two weeks ago in Spangle, and...

  • Senior Night

    Oct 16, 2024

    The Reardan High School Screaming Eagles volleyball team recognized its seniors on Tuesday, Oct. 15. At right, Amelia Ray, center, was recognized along with her sister Audrey, from left, mother Jolynn, brother Carter and father Brad. For more on volleyball, see Page...

  • Gorillas sweep Reardan in three sets

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times | Oct 16, 2024

    REARDAN – A well-balanced attack propelled Davenport to a three set sweep over the Screaming Eagles Tuesday, Oct. 15. Selah Hupp, Naomi Rainwater and Chloe Hammond each notched ten or more kill shots in the Gorillas 25-20, 25-19, 25-21 win. In the first set, Reardan opened up a 6-3 lead before the Gorillas ran off eight straight points to take an 11-6 lead. The dominance of front row players' Emersen Sprecher and Kaylynn Clouse brought the Screaming Eagles back, tying the...

  • Reardan beats St. George's in thriller

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times | Oct 16, 2024

    REARDAN – After dropping two of the first three sets, the Screaming Eagles' volleyball team eked out a five set win (25-17, 19-25, 20-25, 25-12, 15-13) in their match with the St. George's Dragons on Thursday, Oct 11. In the matches' first set, the Screaming Eagles displayed more energy and aggressiveness than their opponent. They went on an early 6-0 run to jump to an 8-2 lead. They stretched the lead to 24-14 before Reardan sophomore Kaylynn Clouse put the exclamation...

  • PUBLIC HEARING

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Property Tax Levy for the Town of Odessa, Washington, for the year 2025. Notice hereby is given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. to consider setting the property tax levy for the Budget Year 2025. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., Odessa, Washington. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 pm....

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION November 5, 2024 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, there will be held a General Election, conducted all by mail countywide, for the purpose of electing Federal, State, County, and District offices and submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection any Propositions as are listed, and any Initiative Measures, Referendum Measures, House or Senate Joint Resolutions as listed, and any unexpired...

  • PUBLIC NOTICE VACANT COUNCIL POSITION

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE VACANT COUNCIL POSITION for Harrington City Council #4 The City of Harrington will be filling a vacant Council member position on the Harrington City Council. Candidates should expect to serve through the next election cycle, ending at the end of 2025. Position #4 will again be on the Ballot in 2025 to serve the balance of the 4-year term that will be completed at the end of 2027. If would like the published description of the role of a Council person in a city, you may email mayor@harrington.city or review at...

  • LINCOLN COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    PUBLIC NOTICE LINCOLN COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE P.O. BOX 874 DAVENPORT, WA 99122 STAN REIDER (509) 721-0765 Testing in anticipation of a Full-time Records Specialist Position for Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office The Records Specialist is a non-union position directly responsible to the Jail Superintendent and 911 Coordinator and will be responsible for the entry of warrants, protection orders, stolen items, missing persons, violent persons and private impounds entered into Spillman, state and national crime computer system as...

  • Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction First Price Sealed Bid. October 22, 2024 at Johnson Family Towing, 33435 SR 28 E, Harrington, WA. Viewing 9am, Bids Due 10am, Results 10:30am, Vehicles must be removed by 4pm. Available vehicles subject to change. Visit www.johnsonfamilytowing.com for additional details. Published October 17,...

  • SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    SMALL WORKS ROSTER NOTICE ODESSA SCHOOL DISTRICT Odessa, Washington RCW 39.04.155, commonly known as the Common Small Works Roster Procedure and RCW 28A.335.190, commonly known as the Public School Bid Law, provide that school districts establish a Small Works Roster of qualified contractors who wish to receive bidding information and be considered for performing work on public works projects estimated to cost less than three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). Applications are now being received by the Odessa School...

  • CITY OF HARRINGTON

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE HARRINGTON PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY On October 30th, 2024, at or after 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Public Hearing to discuss the dissolution of the Harrington Public Development Authority at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd. Per Harrington City Ordinance #433, enacted July 9th, 2003, calls for a Public Hearing to be held affording the Authority a reasonable opportunity to be heard and present testimony before being dissolved. Citizens...

  • CITY OF HARRINGTON

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 BUDGET On October 30th, 2024, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a 2025 Budget Public Hearing at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd. The hearing will be to present and discuss the 2025 Budget. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding Harrington’s 2025 Annual Budget. Donna Finkbeiner City Clerk/Treasurer Published October 17th and 24th,...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-01918-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY DAVID VINCENT, 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...

  • CITY OF DAVENPORT

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP On October 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm, the Davenport City Council will hold a 2025 budget workshop at City Hall. Following the workshop, a public hearing will be held at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This hearing will be to present and discuss the City of Davenport’s 2025 budget. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding the City’s 2025 annual budget. David...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    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...

  • SHERIFF'S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times | Oct 18, 2024

    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...

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    Oct 17, 2024

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