School-shooting threat investigated
ODESSA - An alleged threat made by a seventh-grade boy at the middle school Tuesday, March 14 is being investigated. According to law enforcement, resident Amanda Wallace allegedly... — Updated 3/24/2023
Parents: Odessa students mistreated
ODESSA - More than 30 residents turned out to a contentious School Board meeting Wednesday night, March 22, to hear concerns over alleged mistreatment of students and bullying.... — Updated 3/24/2023
20 years of wheat
REARDAN - When Fred Fleming graduated from Washington State University in 1973, he dreamed of raising a family on his family's farm. Little did he know that one day his innovative... — Updated 3/23/2023
Resolution 'close' in Bergman first-degree murder case
DAVENPORT — A resolution in the first-degree murder case of Charles R. Bergman is “close,” defense attorney Dave Hearrean told presiding Judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull at a brief court appearance Tuesday, March 21. Bergman’s... — Updated 3/24/2023
Hanson introduced as Fair and Rodeo Queen
DAVENPORT - A Chattaroy girl with Lincoln County ties is this year's Fair and Rodeo Queen. 22-year-old Dakota Hanson, a student at Eastern Washington University, bears this year's... — Updated 3/23/2023
Cops & Courts
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... — Updated 3/23/2023
Council swears in police chief Suniga
REARDAN -Approximately 50 people attended an emotional town council meeting Thursday, March 16, at which time the council accepted former police chief Andy Manke's resignation.... — Updated 3/23/2023
City of Sprague sued over public records
SPRAGUE—A Langley man is suing the city of Sprague over a public records request. Court records show Eric Hood filed a civil lawsuit against the city Thursday, March 16, claiming the city didn’t respond to an email request... — Updated 3/23/2023
Human remains found near Lake Roosevelt
MILES — Human remains were found near Detillion Campground, which is upriver of Porcupine Bay, on Lake Roosevelt last week. According to police records, the National Park Service informed the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office... — Updated 3/23/2023
Case dismissed after defendant dies
DAVENPORT — A Spokane woman facing two counts of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm had her case dismissed after she died of an overdose in Spokane Valley. 36-year-old Ashley A. High died of an accidental overdose... — Updated 3/23/2023
Public safety needs more than a step
Law enforcement in our region continue to serve the people with professionalism, dedication and compassion. The brave men and women behind the badge are an integral part of our... — Updated 3/23/2023
State must protect local pharmacies
In small communities across Eastern Washington, the local pharmacy is a business you rely on. Often it is the only outlet for miles around where you can get your prescriptions... — Updated 3/23/2023
Douglas Duane Plinski
Douglas Duane Plinski Nov. 18, 1951 - Mar. 10, 2023 Douglas Duane Plinski, 71, was born in Jamestown, N.D. to Michael and Dolores Plinski on Nov. 18, 1951. After living with... — Updated 3/23/2023
Olga Viola Kassner-Byers
Olga Viola Kassner-Byers Aug. 21, 1916 – March 8, 2023 Olga Viola Kassner-Byers was born in Hartington, Neb., Aug. 21, 1916 to Julius and Antoinette Grindvold. She passed away... — Updated 3/23/2023
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays March 24: Zach Carey-Cannon, Tim Hosking, Mahta Hein, Kylee Dennis, Alivia Tucker March 25: Casey Mason, Paris Malet March 26: Fallon Bellotti, Lynda Leffel, Avery Prewitt, Gordon Current March 27: Caleb... — Updated 3/23/2023
FCCLA students awarded gold medals
WENATCHEE - Six students from Reardan High School's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program earned gold medals at the State Leadership Conference in Wenatchee,... — Updated 3/23/2023
Reardan Lions Club's Citizen of the Year
Reardan Lions Club president Dale Swant presents Linda Dougherty the club's Citizen of the Year Award for her 25 year service to the fire department and for her... — Updated 3/23/2023
Stargazing event hosted
REARDAN - The Reardan Edwall Communities Alliance for Prevention Coalition (RECAP) held a Stargazing Family Night Out event, which drew approximately 200 people, at the Inland... — Updated 3/23/2023
Bunny Bingo looms
REARDAN—The Lions Club is hosting its 14th annual Bunny Bingo at the Community Hall from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1. “We will have 100 bingo games with various prizes including hams, cash and gift cards,” Lions Club... — Updated 3/23/2023
Opera House undergoing more renovations
HARRINGTON — The 119-year-old Opera House has long been a historical landmark in downtown and has undergone renovations for over 30 years. Renovations started in 1992 and have totaled almost $1 million over 29 years. But there... — Updated 3/23/2023
Track and field off and running
Running in the girls sprint medley relay, Odessa sophomore Reegan Carstensen passes the baton to junior teammate Hayden Schuh at the Valley Christian Jamboree in Spokane Valley... — Updated 3/23/2023
Odessa golf ready to compete
ODESSA - The high school golf team is looking forward to another year on the green. Head Coach Dillon Jahns said this week that the team looks sharp and is ready for the season.... — Updated 3/23/2023
Celebrating the 2022-23 Davenport boys team's title run
Since the Davenport boys basketball team won the program's first state title three weeks ago, maybe you've been sitting at home pondering the following question: "Is there a way to... — Updated 3/23/2023
Track season off and running
SPOKANE VALLEY-Local track and field teams are officially competing. Davenport and Reardan participated in the Fischer Jamboree in Colville Friday, March 17 before the Gorilla boys... — Updated 3/23/2023
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