June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 5 p.m. Monday, June 1: Cheney $5.35 at Maverik. Colfax $5.38 at Cenex and 76. Davenport $5.59 at Exxon. Harrington $5.54 at Cenex. Moses Lake $4.95 at Sunval and Chevron. Othello $5.09 at The Main Stop. Post Falls, Idaho $4.39 at Maverik Ritzville $5.39 at Chevron. Spokane $5.09 at Amerimart and Conoco. Wilbur $5.45 at...
DAVENPORT - A Wilbur woman has been named as the new Lincoln County Economic Development Council director. Shari Miller, 48, of Wilbur, brings more than a decade of hands-on hospitality experience, including work with Keller Ferry Marina and Seven Bays Marina. She also operated two bed-and-breakfasts on Lake Roosevelt with her husband, John Miller, a Keller ferry captain. "Shari brings extensive hospitality, marina, Lake Roosevelt and small-business Airbnb experience,"...
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 May 25 Traffic stops: 4 11:31 a.m. — An abandoned boat with a pickup cab in it was reported partially blocking the lane of travel; the trailer has a flat tire, the boat is full of garbage,...
WILBUR — A Hayden, Idaho, man facing charges in a Wilbur motel burglary was re-arrested after being granted a medical appointment. Trever Owen Hamblen, 36, of Hayden, Idaho, is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree vehicle prowling and third-degree theft, court records show. The charges stem from an April 7 incident at Willows Motel, 303 N.E. Main St. Hamblen allegedly entered a room and stole a flat-screen television, Shark vacuum, towels, a Dish receiver and coffee pot, court records show. He is also...
ALMIRA — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly assaulting his mother during a domestic dispute at their rural home. Billy Jack Bragg, 29, is facing a fourth-degree assault-domestic violence charge. He was arrested at the family residence, 2679 Williams Road E., arrest records show. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, his mother, Coastal Alaska, told deputies he grabbed both of her hands and twisted her wrists, causing pain. Alaska reported Bragg had become upset earlier in the day...
SPRAGUE — A local man was taken into custody on a second-degree criminal impersonation charge at a mobile home park Friday evening, May 29, for second-degree criminal impersonation. Troy James Burke was arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Jail on $7,600 bail, records show. He was released Wednesday, June 3. Burke was arrested at 2384 N. Bob Lee Road, Space No. 33, by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy Blake Martin, records...
SPRAGUE — A man found lying on a sidewalk Saturday afternoon was transported to a hospital after a deputy determined he was disabled. Guy Darrel Swift was transported against his will after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy Jon Evans determined he was gravely disabled, records show. An ambulance transported him to a hospital in Spokane. According to Sheriff’s Office records, Patrick Brice Whipple called 911 about 1:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30, to report an intoxicated man lying on the sidewalk at 115 S. H St....
DAVENPORT— A woman was taken into custody on a warrant Friday evening, May 29, and transported to Spokane. Savanah Rose Pera of Electric City was arrested after Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy Matt Gilbert saw her near the intersection of Sixth and Park streets about 5:11 p.m. and confirmed she was wanted on a warrant. Gilbert made the arrest; she was transported to Spokane...
DAVENPORT — A driver was cited after her Jeep struck a state Department of Transportation dump truck in a state Highway 25 construction zone Wednesday morning, May 27. Julie Ann Stranburg of Beaverton, Oreg., was southbound in a 2023 Jeep Gladiator, entered the flagged construction zone at Milepost 6 and became confused, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records show. She believed she was supposed to follow the dump truck, driven by Joshua Kelly Houck of Harrington, records show. But when the vehicle stopped and began... Full story
SPRAGUE — An abandoned boat on a trailer with a flat tire and garbage inside was found partially blocking a rural road near Lamont on Memorial Day, May 25. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records, deputy Chad Cunningham responded to the intersection of Williams Lake Road East and Care Road North after an off-duty deputy reported the boat and trailer partially in the lane of travel. The trailer did not have a valid registration and the boat’s hull number showed it was last registered in 2016 to Brian Lynn...
DAVENPORT — Broadband expansion projects are nearing completion, but delays in materials, engineering and state approvals are slowing final steps and raising questions about leftover funds. County broadband project manager Margie Hall provided an update on Phases 2, 3 and 4 of the expansion during a county commission meeting Monday, June 1. Phase 2, the Northridge development outside Davenport, will begin in two weeks, she said, noting all property owners are on board. “That development is going to be able to go live...
It wasn't too many years ago that I would complain about paying an extra 45 cents credit/debit card fee to fill up my gas tank at ARCO convenience stores at the pump. Rather than spend more, I would head to a nearby station to avoid having to pay the fee. It was the principle, not the price. Oh, how I wish it was still that simple today. With the price for a barrel of oil down more than 10% over last month. I was looking forward to filling up my gas tank a little cheaper this... Full story
For many people, the railroad running through the northern part of Lincoln County along Highway 2 is just part of the landscape. But for the communities it serves, it is something they experience every single day. The sound of locomotive horns late at night. Grain cars banging together during loading. Waiting at crossings while another train moves wheat toward market. For towns along the route, the railroad has long been part of everyday life. Not to be confused with one of...
DAVENPORT — High schools seniors countywide will graduate this week and next as students cross the stage in commencement ceremonies. Christian Heritage kicked off graduations on Saturday, May 30 (see related story). And Harrington is next, with graduation at 6 p.m. Friday night, June 5. Davenport, Odessa, Sprague and Wilbur-Creston high school seniors graduate Saturday, June 6. Reardan seniors graduates Saturday, June 13. This week’s graduations include: Davenport In getting ready for graduation this week, some...
REARDAN — The final touches are being put on one of the area’s longest-running traditions as the 122nd Annual Reardan Mule Days returns Saturday, June 6. The single-day festival brings together local food, family activities and community events across downtown. The day opens at 7 a.m. with breakfast options at the Food Truck Roundup, located at the south end of the park at Spokane and Oak streets. Registration for the main event – the parade – runs from 7:30-9:45 a.m. at the red, white and blue trailer parked near...
EDWALL - After years of watching classmates come and go, just three students stood together Saturday morning as the entire graduating Class of 2026 at Christian Heritage School. Presten Robins, Zoey Robins and William Victor received their diplomas in an intimate ceremony that celebrated their tight-knit bond, shared faith and the unique journey of a class that became more like family than classmates. Speakers described the small graduating group - which started with a...
REARDAN - Reardan's Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapters celebrated a year of achievement Tuesday, honoring state champions, national qualifiers, and school leaders during their joint banquet in the school's commons. "The things we do are art," FFA advisor Rick Perleberg told the crowd. "Standing up and speaking in front of people, performing parliamentary procedure on a split-second notice - those are difficult...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Garden Club has stayed active with hands-on learning and outings focused on practical gardening topics. Recent club presentations covered growing mushrooms, fruit trees and berries. Members also took a field trip to the Rosearium to learn about roses, enjoyed breakfast at Chaps and visited Tall Grasses before heading home. The Lincoln County Garden Club welcomes both men and...
DAVENPORT – A new massage therapist will begin offering services June 8. Working for Broken Arrow Wellness, Kelsey Garcia can be booked for services online at www.thebrokenarrow.com.janeapp.com. Garcia is a licensed therapist and a 2022 graduate of Carrington College. She specializes in addressing chronic pain, soft tissue dysfunction, injury recovery and mobility limitations. Garcia said she believes in a client-centered approach to care, combining therapeutic treatment with education and...
Davenport Birthdays June 4 - Heath Becker, Maddilynn Collins June 5 - Bonnie Booth, Janaye Wilkie June 6 - Shelby Hargrave, Gary Kersten, Addison Smith June 7 - Kaysa Panke, Ruth Oehlwein June 8 - Jasper Linstrum,Jeff Semprimoznik June 9 - Kasen Brown, Keaton Hupp, Virginia Morrison June 10 - Roberta Telecky, Bennett Wagner Anniversaries June 4 - Matt and Andria Street June 5 - Jeremy and Shannon Sewall June 7 - Chris and Amy Jenness, Bryan and Linda Miller June 8 - Jeremy and Rosie Buck, Bill and Marlena Guhlke June 9 -...
Last weeks violent, wind, rain and hail storm wrecked havoc on many inland northwest gardens. Anything that survived the several killing frosts the area experienced early this spring were beat to death by pounding hail and rain. Even the gooseberries that bloomed between those frosts, were stripped of some of the fruit in the storm. Gooseberries are a tart firm, round berry, born on thorny bushes. Most are green in color, though there are a couple purple varieties available as plants. When just fully ripe they become a...
DAVENPORT - National UFO Reporting Center Director Peter Davenport of Harrington delivered what he said could be his final presentation during a Lincoln County Museum fundraiser Saturday afternoon, May 30. Davenport, who now has Parkinson's disease, has operated the NUFORC hotline and database for more than 30 years. "I'm clearly approaching the end of my rope," he said, suggesting the event may be his last public presentation. "I've got to make some provision for passing...
DAVENPORT — A free community health fair in Pioneer Plaza on Wednesday, June 3, gave residents a one-stop opportunity to connect with health care, transportation, disability support and other services. Organizer Lisa Hoover of Rural Resources Community Action said the goal was to meet people where they are and help them navigate complex systems. “Our hope is that when people come in, they’re able to get connected,” Hoover said. “We had free produce out today so they could get some food, people answering questions...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas wrestling coaches are stepping down. During a Tuesday, June 2, meeting, the School Board accepted the resignations of both Coach Jesse Hoff and assistant John Harden. Hoff has led the program since 2023 after former Coach Rick Perleberg. Hoff said the decision was part of a long-planned transition tied to family life. "Every year, we've known this a one-year deal in the sense of not knowing where life was goingto lead me," Hoff said. "I truly believe...
FORT SPOKANE — Families and new anglers looking for an easy introduction to fishing can reel one in this weekend at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Fish Fest. The free event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Fort Spokane Day Use Area. It coincides with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend, when anglers can fish without a license for select species. Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the event provides a low-pressure entry into the sport. “You...
YAKIMA - Glenna Soliday cemented her place in Washington track and field history Saturday, becoming the first athlete to win both hurdle events four consecutive years while leading Davenport to a third-place finish at the 2026 WIAA 1B-2B-1A Track and Field Championships. La Conner clinched the meet victory in the 2B competition with 60 points, narrowly edging out Cle Elum-Roslyn, who finished second with 58 points. Davenport and Freeman tied for third place with 53 points...
LIND – Hold onto your hats, colossal crashes will be heard June 12-13 as the annual Lind Combine Demolition Derby returns to town. The two-day event features car and truck racing, a parade, car show, community barbecue and the signature event, the Combine Demolition Derby. The sounds of revving motors starts at 5 p.m. Friday, June 12, with car and pickup time trials in Lind Lions Club Arena on state Highway 21, according to derby executive Mike Doyle. “Racing starts at 6 p.m.,” Doyle said. Following racing, a live...
The Davenport Water Park will open for the summer season Wednesday, June 11, with regular hours through the end of August. Open swim is offered Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. Adult swim runs Monday through Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. The pool is closed on Sundays. Swim lessons are available in two sessions this July. Session 1 runs July 6-17 and Session 2 runs July 20-31. Daily 30-minute classes are offered from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All registration forms and liability releases must be...
CHENEY - A perfect season was on the line June 1 at Salnave Park, and the players from Leo's Photography didn't waste any time securing it. Combining forces from Reardan and Davenport, Leo's Photography-one of West Plains Little League's powerhouse teams-delivered a dominant performance in a 20-0 shutout victory over Site One-Reardan to cap an undefeated regular season in the 8–12-year-old age division. "Top to bottom, it was a phenomenal game," Leo's coach Derek Jones...
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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 26-4-00025-22 In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN W. FRASER, 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...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Superior Court of WA for Lincoln County Case No. 26-4-00018-22 Estate of Shirli Dianne Miller 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 representative at the address stated below a copy of the claim...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN No. 26-4-00016-22 In the Matter of the Estate of: CAMERON J. KAPUTA Deceased Karen White 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 Representative or...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 264 00024 22 In the Matter of the Estate of RONALD J. SHERWOOD, 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...
