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  • Kornfed Ted's to open in two weeks

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 20, 2025

    REARDAN - A new family-friendly restaurant, Kornfed Ted's, is slated to open the first week of December. The restaurant is owned by Doc and Louise Williams who promise to bring "hometown flavor with an All-American menu" to the community. The restaurant's namesake, Kornfed Ted is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd and movie star who has an upcoming role in Netflix film Train Dreams, scheduled for release on Nov. 21. Kornfed Ted, known for his striking "ghost eyes" is showcased...

  • New owner to reopen Reardan store

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN – After a month-long closure, The Reardan Store is set to reopen under new ownership. Raj Singh, who recently purchased the building at 140 South Lake Street, introduced himself to the community during a meet and greet at the Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Singh takes over from previous owner Sarah Hanni who had operated the store since 2020. Singh shared his vision with the 30 people in attendance and encouraged them to offer suggestions so that it can best s...

  • Davenport dominates, seniors shine bright

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 31, 2025

    DAVENPORT – The Gorillas soccer team added two more wins to its streak, making it six straight as they prepare for a key matchup with Freeman on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to determine 2B state tournament seeding. Davenport (14-1) topped Northwest Christian 3-1 on Oct. 23 and rolled past Upper Columbia Academy 6-1 on Oct. 28. The win over Northwest Christian proved crucial, with both teams battling for the top spot in the NE2B league — Davenport entered 12-1 and NWC 10-1. Senior Glenna Soliday opened scoring with a long shot tha...

  • Grizzlies dominate Reardan in shutout

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    REARDAN - The No. 4-ranked Newport Grizzlies rolled into town on Friday, Oct. 24, and overpowered the Screaming Eagles 43-0, handing them their fourth straight loss. Before kickoff, Reardan honored seniors Blake Wynecoop, Hunter Flaa, Kai Goldsmith, Wyatt Colvin, Brody Jones, Josiah Mendoza, and Levi Collier for their contributions to the football program. After winning the coin toss, the Screaming Eagles kicked off to Preston Wacenske, who raced 80 yards untouched into the...

  • ACH steamrolls Odessa 54-6

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    ODESSA – Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH) left no doubt about its dominance Friday, Oct. 17, at Finney Field, crushing the Tigers 54-6. The dynamic duo of Nolan and Max Grindy powered the Warriors' offense, combining for six touchdowns that silenced the home crowd and cemented their No. 3 state ranking. On the Warriors' first play, Nolan Grindy took advantage of the Tigers' porous defense and ran 50 yards for the first of the team's seven touchdowns. Before the first half ended, N...

  • Reardan battles through tough league week

    Derek Bilodeaux and Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    REARDAN - The Reardan Screaming Eagles endured a tough stretch in Northeast 2B League soccer, falling in three close matches against Kettle Falls, Davenport and Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Reardan fell 3-2 to Kettle Falls in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime at Joe Johnson Field. Kettle Falls senior Chloe Goodall opened scoring in the 21st minute, and Reardan's sophomore Chasyn Waters equalized early in the second...

  • Reardan, Davenport race hard at Districts

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    REARDAN – The St. George's girls and the Freeman boys cross-country teams earned top honors at the District 6 NE2B League Cross Country Championships, Friday, Oct. 17 at Reardan High School's home course on Seven Mile Road north of town. The Dragons dominated the girls meet by placing four runners in the top 16 to earn 39 team points. Second place Chewelah scored 64 points, followed by Freeman (76), Asotin (82), Newport (87) and Colfax (124). Neither Davenport nor Reardan f...

  • Reardan XC Senior Day

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    Coach Tyler Smedley, Tawnae Durbin, Marcus Durbin, Braden Durbin, Antony Durbin, and Carson Durbin at Reardan's Senior Day at the District 6 NE2B Cross Country Meet....

  • Homecoming heartbreak: Asotin Panthers maul Screaming Eagles

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    REARDAN – What started out as a defensive struggle turned into a rout as the visiting Asotin Panthers football team scored 26 second quarter points on its way to a 33-0 win over the Screaming Eagles on homecoming night, Friday, Oct. 10. The game's first quarter was a stalemate as neither Asotin nor Reardan had success moving the ball down the field. Everything changed in the second quarter when Cody Ells, the Panthers' dual threat playmaker, fielded a Levi Collier punt and j...

  • Reardan Homecoming 2025

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

  • Food pantry moves to temporary location

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    REARDAN – When the R Store closed its doors on Sept. 15, the local food pantry was displaced from its space inside the building. On Oct. 4, a cadre of We C.A.R.E. (We Care About Reardan Edwall) volunteers moved the food pantry to a temporary location inside a local resident's shop at 310 S Lake Street. We C.A.R.E. coordinator Virginia Henderson said the pantry offers perishable food, including farm eggs, frozen chicken and ground beef, and also personal items. The pantry is o...

  • Legion auxiliary president visits Reardan

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    REARDAN – Pam Ray, national president of the American Legion Auxiliary, visited town Thursday, Oct. 9, to view the site of the Reardan Heroes' future memorial that will honor Medal of Honor recipient Joe Mann and all area veterans. Reardan Heroes President Gail Daniels, Vice President Wayne Terry, and members of American Legion Post 113 hosted Ray during her one-hour visit. After seeing a rendering of the completed monument and the excavation work done over the past two m...

  • Reardan girls soccer game halted by injury

    Byrne Bennett|Updated Oct 2, 2025

    REARDAN - The Newport Grizzlies and the Screaming Eagles, both looking for their first NE2B girls soccer victory, faced off on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The game ended with 7:00 remaining after Newport junior Joelle Brandnter sustained a serious injury. At the time the game was called, the score was tied 3-3. The Screaming Eagles jumped to a 2-0 lead early in the first half on two goals from Chasyn Waters. The Grizzlies countered with two goals from Joelle Brandnter and then took a...

  • Soliday sisters lead Gorillas to win over Reardan

    Byrne Bennett|Updated Sep 25, 2025

    REARDAN – Under an autumn sky that shifted from golden afternoon to cool evening, the Davenport girls soccer team left no doubt why it is the dominant NE2B girls soccer team with its 7-1 win over the Screaming Eagles, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Joe Johnson Field. Over their first four games, the Gorillas outscored their opponents 28-5 en route to a 4-0 record. The inexperienced Screaming Eagles entered the game 0-5, having scored only one goal. Davenport controlled the game from w...

  • Community honors Wall of Fame inductees

    Byrne Bennett|Updated Sep 18, 2025

    REARDAN – John Rouse, Dan Graham, the school's 1967 boys' basketball team, and Dorothy Balum were inducted into Reardan High School's Wall of Fame in a halftime ceremony at the Screaming Eagles' game against Lake Roosevelt, Friday, Sept. 13. The selections were based on those who have shown exceptional commitment and service to the school through individual achievements, team success, or long-term dedication, while having a positive impact on the school and the community. Rear...

  • Reardan soccer team walloped by Freeman

    Byrne Bennett|Updated Sep 18, 2025

    REARDAN – The Freeman Scotties hit the pitch against the Screaming Eagles on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and showed why they were the 2024 2B girls state soccer champions. In a game shortened by 20 minutes because of the "Mercy Rule," Freeman won 11-0. The Scotties' offensive attack was relentless from the opening whistle. They kept the Screaming Eagles on their heels throughout the game. The Scotties had 38 shots on goal compared to Reardan's two. Reardan goalie Lacy Collier t...

  • The Reardan Store closes Monday

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Sep 11, 2025

    The Reardan Store (R-Store) will shut its doors Monday, Sept. 15 due to a dispute between owner Sarah Hanni and Bu Ko, and Anne-Marie Peters, the owners of the building. Hanni took ownership of the store at 140 S Lake Street in 2020. Since taking over the store, Hanni has requested Ko and Peters to repair the damaged building. When the owners took no action, "I put my foot down and quit paying so that they would fix the building," Hanni said. "They want me out by Monday but...

  • Screaming Eagles get shutout in soccer opener

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Sep 11, 2025

    REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles girls soccer team lost its first game of the season 5-0 to visiting Okanogan Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Joe Johnson Field. After losing five players to graduation, including Noelle Raczykowski who now plays soccer at Eastern Washington University, Reardan fielded an inexperienced team against the Bulldogs. Okanogan was led by talented eighth-grader Olivia Morrison who scored two minutes into the game and two more times later in the first half to give t...

  • American flags to line highway

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 28, 2025

    REARDAN – Approximately 75 people attended the 6th Annual Community Gathering and Ice Cream Social, put on by the Town Council in the park Thursday, Aug. 21. "This is an event we hold each year so people can meet their neighbors, enjoy ice cream and gather information pertinent to the town," Mayor Gail Daniels said. Speakers included Reardan-Edwall School superintendent Eric Sobotta, Mule Days Chairman Stan Schwartz, We C.A.R.E. representative Virginia Henderson, f...

  • Girls win summer tournament

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 18, 2025

    REARDAN – Twelve girls basketball teams took part in the 4th annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament at the high school June 13-15. The Screaming Eagles went 5-1 and defeated Garfield-Palouse 48-43 to win the championship. Other teams in the tournament were Medical Lake, Kettle Falls, Moses Lake, Pullman, Lake Roosevelt, Colville, Liberty, Brewster, Pomeroy and Saint George's. "Summer is the building block to the following season," Reardan coach Bob Swannack said. "And t...

  • Davenport readers rewarded with pizza

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 18, 2025

    DAVENPORT - On June 6, twenty-three students from the elementary school's fourth grade classes were rewarded with an end-of-the-year pizza feed at the 6th Street Café by teachers, Morgan Hunt and Karen Lyle. This was the twenty fifth-year Lyle has recognized her students for achieving their reading goal for the year. This year the students read at least 2025 minutes at home. In addition to the pizza, Hunt and Lyle made hats for each of the students. "It is a great way to...

  • Lincoln County hosts Health Fair

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 18, 2025

    DAVENPORT - More than 100 people attended Lincoln County Health Department's community health fair at the middle school Thursday, June 12. This year's focus was injury and substance abuse prevention. The event included free food provided by Rural Resource's Produce Pantry, a meal provided by Hazel's Dozen of Harrington, 21 vendors and a raffle. Carey Guhlke-Falk, Director of Community Collaboration for Lincoln County Public Health, organized the event. "We have held this event...

  • Spring sports teams see mixed results

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 18, 2025

    Editors note: This is a continuation of the story that ran in the 6/12 issue of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Odessa The Tigers track team was 17 members strong this season. The girls placed second in North Sub District 6 and fourth at the District 6 meet. Seven athletes competed at the 1B state meet earning the Tigers a seventh place finish. Lily Starkel led the team with a gold medal in the high jump. She also placed sixth in the long jump. Reegan Carstensen placed third in the 100 hurdles; Alexis Eden placed fifth in...

  • Hundreds flock to Reardan Mule Days

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 12, 2025

    REARDAN – The town was bustling with activity Saturday, June 7 as hundreds of people gathered in close to 90-degree temperatures to celebrate Mule Days. This 121st version featured an hour-long parade, car show, games, food, vendors, and fun for everyone. The Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard kicked off the parade by leading a procession of 51 entrants down Spokane Avenue. Most in the crowd stood on the sidewalk, while others huddled in the shade of nearby trees. Kids e...

  • Spring sports teams see mixed results

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jun 12, 2025

    REARDAN – Springtime not only tickles the senses, but it also invites athletes to leave the confines of the gym and to chase their dreams on the track, tennis court, or ball field. With the conclusion of the WIAA Track & Field Championships, we look back on how Lincoln County schools fared in their spring sports. Overall, track and field athletes experienced the most success, while area softball and baseball teams experienced underclassmen’s growing pains. Davenport The Gorillas concluded another successful season track sea...

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