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DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council adopted a resolution for the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029 during its regular meeting Wednesday, July 9. The council approved Resolution 2025-10, which adopts the plan developed by Lincoln County in collaboration with the cities of Davenport, Harrington, and Sprague, and the towns of Almira, Creston, Odessa, Reardan, and Wilbur, per RCW Chapter 70A.205. The plan outlines guidelines...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, July 7, in the Commissioners’ Chambers to discuss infrastructure such as construction contracts, broadband initiatives, and local governance. Commissioners Scott Hutsell (District 2), Chair Jo Gilchrist, and Rob Coffman (District 3) were present. The board approved construction contracts with Legacy Telecom, doing business as Legacy Power, for the Reardan Colocation Facility (PBC22-96104-004, broadband) and with Zero dB Communications for networks in Rea...
DAVENPORT — Six Davenport High School varsity cheerleaders attended Camp 395 from June 26-29, a three-day intensive training hosted by Lilac City Cheer Academy at Jenkins Senior/Junior High School in Chewelah. The camp marked the first summer cheer camp for Davenport High School since before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted such events. The team, the smallest among six schools in attendance, embraced a rigorous schedule, spending 12-hour days in the gym honing their skills. They resided in classrooms during the camp, f...
GRAND COULEE — The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Festival of America on July 4-5, featuring a spectacular fireworks display launched from the top of Grand Coulee Dam, following the “One River, Many Voices” laser light show at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4. A separate professional fireworks show is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 at Two Rivers Resort, across from Fort Spokane in Stevens County, as part of the resort’s annual celebration. The Festival of America, held in the park below the Grand Coul...
DAVENPORT - A 43-year-old man faced arraignment Tuesday, July 1, in Lincoln County Superior Court, charged with one count of felony harassment-threat to kill and one count of attempting to elude a police vehicle. Steven Michael Mawyer, who has active warrants in Virginia, Idaho, and Spokane County, entered a not guilty plea. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and appeared in court in full restraints. Prosecutor Bruce Cox and Judge Adam Walser agreed to maintain the bond,...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport School District No. 207 board held its regular meeting on Monday, June 30, hosting both in-person attendees at the High School Media Center and virtual participants via Zoom. The agenda covered personnel hires, financial approvals, and a proposed community solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Zero Emissions Northwest (ZEN), presented in collaboration with Partners for Rural Washington (PRWA). The board approved several personnel actions, including hiring Sydney Smith as a transitional k...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport School District has released its sports calendar for July and August, detailing athletic practices, camps, competitive events, and community pickleball sessions to prepare for the 2025-2026 fall season. The schedule includes football, volleyball, and community pickleball activities. This is what local athletes and families can expect for the upcoming summer months: July High school football summer camp kicks off 6–8 p.m., Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, at Davenport High School and foc...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council addressed the vacant council seat left by the sudden death of Councilman Robert Jenkins during its regular meeting Wednesday, June 25. Jenkins died June 12, one day after the previous meeting. With Mayor Jonathan Chapman absent, Mayor Pro Tem Pattrick Katz led the meeting. Council members Heath Becker, Daniel Coriell, Cory Hollis, Lance Strite and Mike Wilkinson attended. No police report was given. During the public comment period,...
DAVENPORT - Following a week of near-normal rainfall, farmers and residents in Lincoln County are preparing for drier and warmer conditions expected this summer, raising concerns about crop yields and heightened wildfire risks. Daniel Butler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Spokane office, which serves western Chelan, western Okanogan, and eastern Montana, reported that last week's cooler-than-average temperatures and 50% to 70% chance of precipitation...
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man was arrested June 23 on a warrant for allegedly violating a court-ordered furlough and appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on June 24. Seldon Schmoyer, 32, was appointed public defender David Hearrean and appeared before Judge Adam Walser, with prosecutor Ty Albertson present. Schmoyer, found indigent, is scheduled for a show-cause hearing Tuesday, July 1, to address the alleged violation of a 120-day jail furlough tied to a prior court...
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man accused of first-degree voyeurism appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull for a readiness hearing Tuesday, June 24. Austin A. Anderson, 24, represented by public defender David Hearrean, had his original trial date of July 16, stricken for a continuance. A new trial date was set for Sept. 10, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Aug. 19. Barkdull noted the case's age and hesitated to grant the continuance but agreed...
DAVENPORT — Local towns will adhere to Washington state fireworks regulations, ensuring safe celebrations for the Fourth of July, a tradition symbolizing patriotism and freedom since the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Davenport, Reardan, Harrington, and Odessa will follow state ordinances, permitting fireworks use without local restrictions if safety guidelines are met. A proposed burn ban starting June 30 will not impact July 4 fireworks. No town-sponsored events are planned. Under Washington’s State Fir...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club has distributed more than $22,000 to local community programs and organizations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with funds raised through events like Turkey Bingo, calendar sales, aluminum can collection, and the Pioneer Days BBQ, according to a club statement released April 14, 2025. The majority of funds, generated through fundraisers, member dues, and contributions, directly support local civic groups, youth organizations, and community...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison Monday, June 16, for a crash that killed three Davenport men. Jade A. Ellsworth, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide in the June 7, 2024, collision that killed Alan Kysar, 26, Braedon Efraimson, 26, and Blake Wilson, 24. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Jeff Barkdull emphasized allowing the victims' families to attend the plea and sentencing hearings. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty...
EDWALL - A grant in the amount $10,645 from the Washington State Conservation Commission will fund efforts to address chronic flooding in Edwall, where late February 2025 deluges inundated State Route 231 near Reardan and flooded homes and garages in the town, located between U.S. Highway 2 and Interstate 90. The roadway was temporarily closed due to the flooding. Edwall has faced similar conditions before. In February 2014, record rainfall caused Simpson Creek, upstream from...
LINCOLN COUNTY — The Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,250,414 to 113 organizations across Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program. The grants support initiatives in education, youth development, health, arts, culture, economic opportunity, and community well-being. Funded by donors addressing regional needs, the program prioritizes projects selected by local volunteer advisory committees. This year’s grants focus on nonprofit efforts to engage youth and reduce isolation. “For 51 years...
HARRINGTON - Fifty students from public and private K-12 schools across Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Freeman, West Plains, and Tekoa received the 2025 PACE Award for demonstrating outstanding character, the Harrington School District announced Tuesday. The awards, presented in partnership with PACE, recognize one student per school for consistently exemplifying traits such as integrity, kindness, and responsibility. Schools faced tough decisions, selecting from many students...
LINCOLN COUNTY - The Davenport Public Pool opened for the summer on Thursday, June 12. Hours are Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Two-week swim lesson sessions begin July 7. About 120 children are enrolled in the first session, which is full, with a similar number for the second session, which has openings. "I'm excited for the summer and eager to see how the rest of the year goes," said Emma Cormier, a senior lifeguard of...
LINCOLN COUNTY — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 2025-18 on Thursday, declaring the county is not a sanctuary jurisdiction and expressing support for the Trump administration’s policies on national security, economic prosperity, and immigration enforcement. The resolution follows a Department of Homeland Security list that incorrectly labeled Lincoln County among 36 of Washington’s 39 counties as “sanctuary jurisdictions” obstructing federal immigration laws. Sheriff Gabe Gants called the mislabeli...
DAVENPORT — Funding cuts to the Lincoln County Veterans Office, effective April 25, 2025, terminated its sole employee, Veterans Service Officer Clif Warwick. The cuts, driven by reduced funding for AmeriCorps and its VetCorps program, overseen by the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, ended Warwick’s contract, which ran from September 2024 to April 2025. Warwick, who worked 40 hours per week out of the Lincoln County Veterans Office at 303 6th St., Davenport, assisted veterans across the county’s 2,300 square miles...
GRAND COULEE - A man accused of burglarizing an elderly resident's home and committing financial fraud pleaded guilty Tuesday and was sentenced to 29 months in prison. Jake Keith Denning, 47, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court before Judge Adam Walser during a readiness hearing. Denning, who faced a potential trial July 2, was ordered to pay a $500 victim assessment fee despite being found indigent. The judge ruled Denning could pay after his release. A restitution...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council heard public concerns and suggestions about the town’s beautification project during its June 11 meeting, including calls for more parking, road repairs and relocating the public bus stop to address parking issues. Council members noted that parking becomes challenging during events at Memorial Hall or on Thursdays when the Department of Licensing operates its weekly service. Present were Mayor John Chapman, council members Lance Strite, Cory Hollis, Patrick Katz, Robert Jenkins, Dan...
DAVENPORT - The 27 graduates of Davenport High School's Class of 2025 expressed gratitude to their community, faculty, and families during a heartfelt commencement ceremony Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m. The event began with the traditional processional, "Pomp and Circumstance," performed by the Davenport School District band under the direction of Rob Harper. Juniors Glenna Soliday and Caige Colbert escorted the seniors, who entered two by two and three by three, to the stage....
HARRINGTON - Five Harrington High School seniors were honored at a June 6 commencement ceremony, surrounded by family, friends, and faculty. The graduates-Charlie Nixon, Aaron Ikehara, Randy Mahrenholz, Levi Melton, and Samantha Crawford-celebrated under the class motto, "Mother Knows Best!" The processional featured students walking through an arch of red and black balloons, representing the school's colors. Senior Charlie Nixon delivered the invocation, saying, "As we ventur...
ODESSA - The Odessa School District celebrated its 116th graduating class on Saturday, June 11, in the high school gymnasium. Parents, extended family and friends joined the 14 graduates for the ceremony. The Odessa School District school board chair presented diplomas to the graduates. Jeff Wehr and Larry Moffet, district staff members, performed an a cappella rendition of the national anthem. The Odessa Junior-Senior High School Band played the processional. Holden Iverson,...
