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Complaints about feral cats overrunning yards and tall weeds creating fire risks highlighted public concerns at a city council meeting, where officials also considered managing a veterans’ columbarium and debated an electric vehicle charger’s future. The Wednesday, Jan. 28, meeting featured public comments, committee reports and approvals for aid and bills. Michelle Ward of Davenport raised issues with overgrown weeds and feral cats in her neighborhood. “The procedure for just...
DAVENPORT - A head-on collision on State Route 2 left an 18-year-old driver with a fractured pelvis, left leg and left arm after a vehicle crossed into the westbound lane while the driver was under the influence, according to court records. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of vehicular assault under the influence in Superior Court. He was sentenced to 17 months in prison followed by 18 months of probation. Swanson was ordered to report...
DAVENPORT — A local mother accused of concealing her 3-year-old daughter from the child’s father in violation of a court-ordered parenting plan appeared in court Tuesday, pleading not guilty to custodial interference. Maria Del Rosario Barriga, 36, of Davenport, entered the plea at a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court, according to court records. Judge Dan B. Johnson appointed public defender David Hearrean to represent her and set a jury trial for April 1, with a readiness hearing on March 17. Barriga app...
DAVENPORT - Fierce pins and technical falls echoed through the gym as wrestlers clashed in a pivotal league event, setting the stage for upcoming state qualifiers amid displays of grit and strategy. The NE 2B League Duals unfolded Saturday in Davenport, drawing teams from across northeast Washington. Host Davenport split its performances, topping Colfax 36-24 in the opening dual before falling 6-41 to Freeman in the second. Reardan, meanwhile, dominated Colfax 30-6 in...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A thrilling District 6 2B boys basketball quarterfinal ended with a dramatic comeback victory as one team rallied from a double-digit deficit to claim a 62-60 win in double overtime. The Freeman Scotties defeated the Reardan Screaming Eagles 62-60 on Tuesday at West Valley High School's main gym in Spokane Valley. Reardan built an early lead, outscoring Freeman 20-11 in the first period and taking a 31-23 advantage into halftime. The Scotties surged in the...
DAVENPORT — A man accused in a 129-mph Lincoln County chase appeared in court Tuesday as his attorney sought more time to review discovery. John Michael Beeler, 51, of Olympia, is charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, first-degree malicious mischief and third-degree assault, according to court records. His bail was originally set and remains at $100,000. Beeler appeared in restraints during the Feb. 3 hearing in court before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser. Public defender Grant Riva told the court h...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County judge on Tuesday delayed a felony assault case alleging an assault during a custody exchange last summer. The defendant Kevin Raymond Duclos, accused of one count of second-degree assault with a domestic violence designation, appeared for a readiness hearing. According to court documents, the case stems from an Aug. 17, 2025, incident on State Route 174. The man’s 13-year-old son reported that during transport to a custody exchange in Grand Coulee, the father became angry, pulled over, ord...
DAVENPORT — A domestic violence case collapsed in court Tuesday when prosecutors admitted losing contact with a key witness, prompting the defendant’s immediate release. The 60-year-old defendant Mark Patrick Cranefield, of Davenport, was released Tuesday, Feb. 3, following a readiness hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court. He faced charges of second-degree assault by strangulation or suffocation and unlawful imprisonment from a December incident. Deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Cox told Superior Court Judge Adam Wal...
DAVENPORT — Davenport and Reardan will compete in the Northeast 2B League Dual Team Championship Tournament on Saturday at Davenport High School, with action starting at 9 a.m. Each team is guaranteed two duals in the 11-team field. Davenport enters as the No. 3 seed, while Reardan is seeded No. 11. Other seeds include No. 1 Kettle Falls, No. 2 Freeman, No. 4 Liberty, No. 5 Newport, No. 6 Colfax, No. 7 Northwest Christian, No. 8 Asotin, No. 9 Chewelah and No. 10 Lind-Ritzville-Sprague. Davenport and Reardan also open p...
OKANOGAN — Pins and forfeits dominated as a high school wrestling team claimed a runner-up tournament finish and a league dual victory over a busy weekend in eastern Washington. The Davenport/ Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas placed second at the Okanogan Bulldog Invite with 205.5 points on Saturday in Okanogan. Tonasket won the team title with 232 points, followed by Northwest Christian (Colbert) with 150, Eastmont with 113 and Okanogan with 112.5. Davenport had strong individual showings, with several wrestlers earning t...
SOAP LAKE — The Odessa Tigers rallied from an early deficit to edge the host Soap Lake Eagles 31-29 in a nonleague boys high school basketball game on Jan. 28. The Tigers trailed 7-10 after the first quarter and 13-16 at halftime. Soap Lake held a slim 20-19 lead entering the fourth quarter. Odessa outscored the Eagles 12-9 in the final period to secure the victory. Odessa coach Deric Schmierer praised his seniors for stepping up in the clutch. “The boys fought through a difficult game on the road,” Schmierer said. “A sh...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas boys basketball team closed out its home schedule with a dominant victory over the Newport Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Davenport. The Gorillas built a commanding lead early and never looked back, outscoring Newport in every quarter en route to a 70-31 win. Davenport led 10-8 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 44-18 by halftime, and took a 60-25 advantage into the fourth before finishing strong. The game featured a ceremonial start...
EDWALL - The Christian Heritage Patriots showed resilience in a close contest but fell short against Spokane Classical Christian School in a girls high school basketball game Thursday night. The Patriots trailed 10-4 after the first quarter, 22-12 at halftime and 28-23 entering the fourth. They narrowed the gap to three points in the final period before Spokane Classical Christian pulled away for a 39-33 victory. Christian Heritage coach Adrienne Benner praised his team's effo...
As I sit here in the quiet of our place out by Porcupine Bay on Cayuse Cove Road in Davenport, Washington, the air feels unusually mild for early February-no snow blanketing the ground, no crunch underfoot, just damp earth and open views across the lake. It's a strange winter, almost like the season forgot to show up fully. My mind, though, is locked on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where this Sunday, February 8, the Seattle Seahawks will square off against the...
DAVENPORT - A dominant display of defense and offense turned a high school girls basketball game into a rout, with one team holding its opponent to single digits through three quarters. The Davenport Gorillas defeated the Chewelah Cougars 75-16 in a Northeast 2B League matchup Tuesday night at Davenport High School. Davenport led 32-5 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 48-6 at halftime and held a 66-9 advantage heading into the fourth. Glenna Soliday scored 22...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas celebrated senior night with an upset, rallying to defeat a favored visiting team by 12 points in a high school wrestling dual in Davenport on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The Gorillas topped the Kettle Falls Bulldogs 48-36 in a matchup that showcased multiple quick pins and strong home performances. Davenport coach Jesse Hoff credited his wrestlers for rising to the occasion against an opponent with recent momentum. "I thought...
ODESSA - Effective early defense helped one girls varsity basketball team establish a big halftime lead on the way to a senior night win. Odessa defeated St. John-Endicott 67-26 in a nonleague game Tuesday in Odessa. The Tigers jumped out to a 16-4 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 46-7 by halftime. St. John-Endicott mounted a brief rally in the third quarter, outscoring Odessa 11-4 to close the gap to 50-18. But the Tigers pulled away again in the fourth,...
ODESSA - The Mary Walker Chargers rallied in the second half to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Odessa Tigers 37-33 in a girls varsity basketball game Wednesday.. The Chargers trailed 17-9 at halftime but outscored the Tigers 28-16 after the break to secure the road victory in a league matchup. Mary Walker coach Drew Curry credited his team's adjustment after struggling against Odessa's box-and-one defense early. "We played a lot better in the second half," Curry...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas girls basketball team dominated from the opening tip, building a commanding lead by halftime and cruising to a lopsided victory over the Medical Lake Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 17, in Davenport. The Gorillas outscored the Cardinals 19-11 in the first quarter and extended the margin with a 11-3 run in the second for a 30-14 halftime advantage. Davenport then exploded for 23 points in the third quarter while holding Medical Lake to three,...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas rallied for a 37-29 nonleague boys wrestling victory over Northwest Christian on Thursday, overcoming forfeits at 150 and 157 pounds that surrendered 12 team points. Northwest Christian built an early lead with pins from Kyler Parry (106, 1:28 over Lincoln Holmberg), Roman Goulet (120, 2:26 over Parker Bundy) and Micah Rocha (126, 1:07 over Lincoln Hoff), plus a 18-0 technical fall by Nakoa Rocha (132, 4:40 over Daman...
As a sports and recreation reporter for the Lincoln County Record-Times, I often share stories from the field. Today, I want to offer a personal note rooted in my heritage. My Bilodeaux family traces its Acadian roots to Île d’Orléans in the St. Lawrence River of Quebec, where ancestors settled as early as 1656. Generations of Bilodeaus have been known for their skills in fishing and hunting. One tradition I cherish is making fresh sausages—uncured and undried—from wild ga...
DAVENPORT - The City Council moved forward with plans to expand the municipal airport and approved higher rates for water, sewer and garbage services during its regular meeting Jan. 14. The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-02, granting Mayor Brad Sweet authority to sign a 30-year ground lease with local pilot Tim O'Connell for space C-6 at the Davenport Municipal Airport. O'Connell intends to construct a personal hangar on the leased ground. City officials said...
ODESSA - The Chesterton Academy Knights built a steady lead and held off a brief Odessa rally to secure a 40-31 nonleague girls basketball win Tuesday night at Odessa. Quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Chesterton taking control gradually: The Knights led 7-4 after the first quarter, 21-16 at halftime and 32-25 heading into the fourth before closing out the game. Knights coach Amber Hartman praised her team's balanced effort. "I thought the game went well," Hartman said. "We...
COLBERT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorilla boys wrestling team showed steady improvement at the Crusader Classic on Saturday at Northwest Christian, placing seventh with 82 points in a 17-team field. Kettle Falls won the tournament with 222 points, followed by Mt. Spokane (169.5) and host Northwest Christian (163). Assistant Coach John Harden praised the squad's progress. "The boys that were showing progression in the room, and that in turn shows the change on the...
DAVENPORT - In a show of statewide solidarity, players, coaches and fans from two 2B schools donned purple shirts Saturday night to support Colfax boys basketball coach Reece Jenkin, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The Northwest Christian Crusaders pulled away for an 81-46 victory over the host Davenport Gorillas in a nonleague game Jan. 10 at Davenport. Northwest Christian led 15-10 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 31-17 by halftime and...
