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HARRINGTON –- Harrington Elementary School celebrated its inaugural “Harrington Literacy Leaders” volunteers Tuesday, June 9, during a gathering at the Post & Office. Launched this school year, the program brought eight community volunteers into classrooms weekly to read with students in kindergarten through third grade. Superintendent Courtney Strozyk praised the group’s dedication to boosting reading efforts. Community volunteers are Nancy Timm, LaMarr and Susan Larmer, Wendy Fisk, Jim Wilcox, Tony Hamilton, Michael...
DAVENPORT - Thundering hooves, dusty boots, and fast times, filled the fairgrounds on June 19-20 as the region's rising rodeo stars took over the annual Davenport Junior Rodeo. The action-packed, two-day showcase tested young competitors across a full slate of traditional events, culminating in the crowning of the weekend's ultimate all-around champions. In the senior boys division, Axel Jones dominated the field to capture the all-around title. Jones also teamed up with...
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...
REARDAN - A restless mix of bright sunshine and sudden, cool breezes did not deter hundreds of spectators from lining Spokane Avenue on Saturday, June 6. Unfazed by the shifting weather, the crowd gathered for the 122nd annual Mule Days to celebrate a tradition that has long been the cornerstone of the community. The day centered on the parade, as it always does. Known as the largest in Lincoln County, the event kicked off with the Kiddie Parade before the main lineup made...
DAVENPORT - For Davenport High School junior David Coriell, a disappointing finish on the track is not something to dwell on. It is fuel. Moments after a razor-thin, second-place finish in the 100-meter dash at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association state 2B championships in Yakima, Coriell translated his frustration into a historic performance. He didn't just win the 200-meter state title, he tore up the record books, clocking a blistering 21.86 seconds to set...
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...
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 Spokane...
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...
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 s...
REARDAN – Inside the Speed Trap Tap House this past Monday, the usual clinking of glasses gave way to a respectful silence as more than 55 community members gathered to honor the nation's fallen service members. For 20 minutes, the town paused, for Memorial Day remembrance. The ceremony began with the familiar words of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the national anthem, played by Reardan High School band members Treyson Singleton, Blake Wynecoop, and Gavin Wynecoop. A...
DAVENPORT - Family and friends gathered at Pioneer Plaza on Thursday, May 14, as Fiona Strozyk was crowned Miss Davenport. Annalisa Ordorica was named princess. Outgoing Miss Davenport Alyssa Breedlove crowned both girls, who will be juniors at Davenport High School this fall. Following the coronation, Strozyk and Ordorica rode on the Davenport float down Morgan Street, led by the high school band. The pair will spend the next year representing Davenport at community events...
SPOKANE – Runners from Davenport, Odessa and Harrington were among the 38,341 participants who took part in the 50th annual Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 3. Davenport's Jason Schillinger led the area finishers with a time of 52:00. Here are the results for Lincoln County competitors, from fastest to slowest by city: Davenport Jason Schillinger, 19–22, 52:00; Morgan Hunt, 30–34, 59:08; Jesse Raugust, 19–22, 1:01:33; Jackson Guhlke, 16–18, 1:02:59; Jackson Henry, 16–18, 1:...
SPOKANE - Twenty Reardan residents competed in the 50th annual Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 3, as 38,341 runners filled the streets of downtown Spokane. Ben Baker led the Reardan contingent, finishing in 43:56 to place 97th overall. Reardan finishers, listed from fastest to slowest time, were: Ben Baker, 35–39, 43:56; Tobias Myer, 50–54, 59:47; Kate Leffel, 23–29, 1:09:31; Lily Witmer, 15–17, 1:13:47; Stephanie Faiman, 23–29, 1:21:47; Julie Witmer, 50–54, 1:22:14; Jazmin More...
RITZVILLE - The Odessa Tigers battled against a crowded 17-team field Saturday at the Undeberg Invitational, securing several standout finishes against stiff competition from around the region. Colfax claimed the boys team title with 88 points, while Odessa finished 15th with 18. Brewster dominated the girls meet, scoring 132 points, as the Tigers locked up an eighth-place showing with 44 points. Odessa's girls were paced by Oceanna Reeves, who captured the high jump title by...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles baseball team rallied from a late deficit on Tuesday, April 28, to edge out Kettle Falls 9–8 in a back-and-forth thriller. The game opened with quick exchanges. Kettle Falls struck first in the top of the opening inning, scoring one run. Reardan's Hunter Flaa answered in the bottom half with an RBI double to tie the game. In the second, Kettle Falls reclaimed the lead, but the Screaming Eagles responded with a four-run burst, sparked by a B...
REARDAN - Kaylynn Clouse powered the Screaming Eagles to an 11 4 win over Kettle Falls on Tuesday, delivering a standout performance with three hits and three RBIs. Lilly Whitman set the tone early. Her aggressive head-first slide across home plate ignited Reardan's four run opening inning. After scoring runs from Olivia Wicks, Natalya Hahn, and Tayen Zagorski, the Screaming Eagles quickly jumped out to a 4 0 lead. Reardan's offense stayed hot in the second inning. Singles...
DAVENPORT - The Gorilla girls made their final home track appearance one to remember. Seniors Josie Wynecoop and Glenna Soliday, sophomore Charlotte Soliday, and eighth-grader Addy O'Connell teamed up to shatter a 25-year-old school record while winning the 4x400 relay at Tuesday's six-team league meet. The quartet raced to victory in 4:18.50 seconds. The Gorillas capped the race in dominant fashion, finishing 26 seconds ahead of runner-up Northwest Christian (Colbert). Their...
REARDAN - In a doubleheader shortened by darkness, the Screaming Eagles' softball team ignited for a 15-8 win and a 17-17 tie against Jenkins (Chewelah) on Friday, April 17. Chewelah wasted no time in the opener, jumping out to an early lead that put Reardan on its heels. The Screaming Eagles refused to fold. Led by freshman Kayden Felix, Reardan's offense found its rhythm just when it mattered most. Felix was a force at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a walk and racking up six...
REARDAN - Despite gritty stretches of play, the Screaming Eagles baseball team fell victim to defensive miscues and timely hitting by Jenkins (Chewelah) in 17-2 and 9-0 doubleheader losses on Friday, April 17. In the opener, Jacob Bodeau took on a heavy workload as Reardan's starting pitcher. Bodeau struck out two batters and battled through seven walks, but eight Reardan errors that extended innings and allowed 12 runs-only six of which were earned - complicated his outing....
DAVENPORT – The Davenport girls made the most of their home-field advantage Tuesday, April 21, racking up 132 points to claim the team win at the NE2B League track meet. While the Gorillas celebrated the girls' win, the boys' side featured a battle that saw Northwest Christian out-duel Colfax 146-126 to win the boys' competition. Davenport scored 80 points for third and Reardan scored 76 for fourth place. Asotin scored 60 points for fifth and Lind-Ritzville-Sprague placed s...
CHEWELAH - It was a long afternoon for the Reardan baseball team on Tuesday, April 14, as Jenkins limited the Screaming Eagles to one hit in the Cougars’ 13-0 victory in a five-inning affair shortened by the mercy rule. It was a game defined by Jenkins pitcher Ryen McMillan’s dominance on the pitching mound and the Cougars’ aggressive base running. Luke Heindl led Reardan offensively, going 1-for-2 to account for the team’s lone hit. On the mound, Reardan used Jacob Bodeau, Noah Chambers, and Justin Rafford, who combine...
CHEWELAH – The Reardan girls softball team didn’t just weather the storm on Thursday, April 14, they brought it, crushing the Jenkins Cougars 28–11 in a rainy, windy game shortened by the mercy rule. The Screaming Eagles jumped out to an early lead by scoring seven runs in the first inning, highlighted by a triple from Nortz. Reardan added seven more runs in the second and six in the third to build a commanding 20–5 advantage. They closed out the game by outscoring the Cougars 8–6 over the final two innings. Reardan j...
REARDAN – The Medical Lake Cardinals proved to be less-than-gracious guests as they swept the Screaming Eagles softball team in a doubleheader 24-6 and 20-3 on Wednesday, April 8. In the opener, the Cardinals put eight runs on the scoreboard before Hadley Landreth hit an RBI in the bottom of the second inning to score Tayen Zagorski to make the score 8-1. Medical Lake scored six runs in the top of the third to go ahead 14-1. Olivia Wicks hit an RBI and Reardan scored two runs...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles' defense struggled to find its footing on Wednesday, committing six errors in a 10-2 home loss to the Colfax Bulldogs. The game remained tight until the third inning when the Bulldogs' bats came alive. Colfax broke things open with a five-run surge ignited by a Caden Inderrieden single, followed by a two-run error and an RBI single by Erik Christensen. The Screaming Eagles answered in their half of the third, highlighted by an RBI double from Lev...
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum earned second place in the Best Museum category in Inlander magazine’s recent “Best of the Inland Northwest” readers’ poll. The honor places the Reardan museum behind the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, which finished first, and ahead of Mobius, which placed third. The museum, located at the junction of highways 2 and 231, competed against numerous Spokane-based galleries and specialty museums. Because the awards are determined by popular vote, museum officials credited...
