June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16: Airway Heights $4.79 at Airway Heights Food Mart. Cheney $5.24 at Exxon and Maverik. Colfax $5.29 at Busch Distributors, Cenex, Chevron and 76. Davenport $5.19 at Exxon Grand Coulee $5.39 at Exxon Harrington $5.30 at Cenex Moses Lake $4.66 at Earnie’s Truck Stop. Pullman $5.29 at Chevron and Safeway. Ritzville $5.09 at Circle K. Spokane $4.69 at Conoco and...
SPRAGUE - A man wanted in Kansas was arrested here Monday, June 15, after Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies found him camping. Jesus Galvan, 34, of Dodge City, Kan, is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport without bail and awaiting extradition on a warrant for aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The warrant was issued April 30, 2024, after an incident that involved a weapon, records show. Details of the case were not immediately available at press...
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 June 8 Traffic stops: 5 8:23 a.m. — Keys locked in car at 2307 Buick Road. 9:34 a.m. — Welfare check. 3:24 p.m. — Blue Volkswagen sedan driven recklessly at Milepost 254. 4:36 p.m. ...
DAVENPORT — A couple was arrested Friday night, June 12, after a domestic argument in which they accused each other of attempted strangulations. Bryce Dale Wallace, 35, of Medical Lake, and Paige Whitney Anderson, 31, of Davenport, were both booked into the Lincoln County Jail for second-degree assault by strangulation. Wallace was also charged with interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 304 Fifth St. after a friend requested a welfare...
At 250, the Declaration of Independence still sparks hard questions in class Among longtime history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka’s most prized possessions are two nearly identical T-shirts with very different meanings. One comes from Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution, celebrating the Founding Fathers’ signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and their fight for freedom from the British Crown. The second is from Ford’s Theater in Washington,...
The tassels have been flipped, the diplomas handed out and another class of graduates has crossed the stage. Over the coming weeks, many of these young adults will leave home for college, enroll in trade schools or step directly into the workforce. For the first time, they will begin making decisions with real consequences. They will sign leases they are legally bound to honor. They will open credit cards. Some will take on tens of thousands of dollars in debt before they are...
The Oval Office Meets the Octagon There are a lot of things I expected to see during my time in Washington, D.C. Monuments, museums, motorcades and tourists accidentally standing in bike lanes all made the list. A UFC fight on the White House lawn did not. Yet somehow, here we are. Apparently, one of the most recognizable pieces of real estate in the world got an octagon. Because if there is one thing I've learned about Washington, it is that eventually you stop asking...
REARDAN - The 48 members of Reardan High School's Class of 2026 crossed the graduation stage Saturday, June 13, before a packed gymnasium of family, friends and supporters. The ceremony featured the traditional elements, but it also included an uncommon twist: Valedictorian Blake Wynecoop traded a conventional speech for an original song written for his classmates. Graduates entered the gymnasium to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," led by junior honor guards Paige...
SPRAGUE - The Farmers Market season started off with the roar of engines on Sunday, June 14, with the town's first ever Sprague Classic Mini Bikes and Karts event. Community, friends and family gathered downtown to enjoy food, drinks and various vendors. Farmers Market organizer Jenny Morton expanded the number of vendors to 25. Vendors included local homesteaders from Sprague and Lamont selling fresh eggs and produce, artisan handmade crafts, as well as vendors from...
Davenport Birthdays June 18 - Barb Curtis, Brantley Delafield, Brayden Duff, Mason Kent, Ashley Smith June 19 - Chris Gunning, Gerry Rambo June 20 - William Briggs, Luke Hammond, Shelly Johnston, Todd Winzer June 21 - John Badgley, Harlow Janke, Cody Johnston June 23 - Dustin Jenness, Libby Murdock, Josh Warwick June 24 - Patty Hupp, Lori Reinbold, Linda Spencer, Callen Wynecoop Anniversaries June 18 - Nicholas and Natasha Goetz, Gene and Roberta Hein, Ed and Marsha Hendrickson, Brian and Jerri Madison, Daryl & Jean Parsons...
HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ reveals what most people get wrong about addiction and grief, according to a psychologist HBO’s “Euphoria” ended with a fictional overdose, but it was carrying the weight of a real one. For those unfamiliar with the series, “Euphoria” follows a group of teenagers navigating addiction, trauma and identity. It centers on Rue Bennett, a 17-year-old recovering from a near-fatal overdose following the death of her father. In 2023, Angus Cloud, the...
10 summer travel experiences Gen Z is planning trips around Ask someone about their favorite travel memory, and chances are they won't start by naming a destination—they'll start with a moment. Watching the sunrise from a mountaintop. Sailing into a hidden cove. Sharing a meal with locals. The experiences travelers remember most are often the ones that make a place feel real. That's especially true for Gen Z travelers. As they plan summer getaways, many are prioritizing...
ODESSA - Odessa's bats stayed hot as the team rolled to a 25-1 victory over Wilbur in community slow pitch softball Wednesday evening. Coach Abby Lindberg credited strong hitting and a full roster for the dominant performance. "We hit well," she said. "We had more players today, and it was just nice to have everyone out on the field again." Wilbur catcher Courtney Wyborney said the game was one-sided but still enjoyable. She praised pitcher Brittany Ross for her hitting and...
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Lester Alvin Moos March 12, 1931 – May 31, 2026 Lester Alvin Moos passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 95, in Spokane, Wash. Born on March 12, 1931, Lester was the youngest of three sons born to Will and Clara Moos. He grew up on the family farm near Edwall, Wash., a place that would remain his home and the center of his life for 85 years. He attended Edwall Schools and graduated in 1949 before continuing his education at Eastern Washington State College. His studies...
