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DAVENPORT — Davenport is losing a longtime council member who frequently served as mayor pro tem, prompting the city to begin the process of filling the seat within 90 days. Patrick Katz resigned from the At-Large position. During the June 24 meeting, council members publicly thanked him for his years of service and for stepping in as mayor pro tem on multiple occasions when Mayor Brad Sweet was absent. Katz had served several terms on the council and was known for his steady presence during absences. The council must now fil...
DAVENPORT - Families with young children in one Davenport neighborhood are feeling uneasy this summer after a large dog attacked a resident and has shown aggressive behavior near the city pool. Shanell Stewart, 35, told the City Council on June 24 that she was attacked by her neighbor's roughly 130-pound German Shepherd at the intersection of 6th and Merriam. She suffered a broken toe in the incident. Her children were present and are now afraid to play outside on that side...
DAVENPORT - A Kansas fugitive facing extradition on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for an extradition hearing Tuesday, June 23. Jesus Galvan, 34, of Dodge City, Kan., is wanted in Ford County, Kan., on two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to court documents. Tuesday's extradition hearing was continued until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. Galvan is being held in the Lincoln County Jail...
HARRINGTON — A physical altercation between a Harrington man and a Davenport-area woman left both parties injured Saturday evening, according to Lincoln County sheriff’s office records. Deputies responded to a report of an assault at 10 N First St. around 9:26 p.m. The incident stemmed from a dispute over mechanic work Bret Howard Bradley had performed on Amanda Lynn Dinwiddie’s vehicle after she hit a deer. Dinwiddie had returned to Bradley’s property because she was experiencing ongoing issues with the vehicle, records...
REARDAN — A local man was sentenced Tuesday, June 23, to more than eight years in prison in connection with the death of 5-month-old "Zander." Jordan Russell J Mills-Jay, 32, of Reardan, changed his plea to guilty of first-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 102 months in prison, according to court records. Mills-Jay had originally faced second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter charges. He entered his change of plea in Davenport before visiting Whitman County Superior Court Judge Roger Sandberg. He was i...
DAVENPORT — With the Fourth of July approaching, county residents should check with fire districts and municipalities before igniting fireworks. State law (Revised Code of Washington 70.77.395) allows consumer fireworks to be sold and purchased from noon to 11 p.m. June 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 4, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 5. Discharge is permitted from noon to 11 p.m. on June 28, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 through July 3, 9 a.m. to midnight on July 4, and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 5. But the l...
SPRAGUE - After more than two years of work, Sprague Tavern has opened its doors. Diane Gomes, 58, of Sprague, and Candy Day, 38, of Sprague, who previously worked together at the local store, partnered with their husbands to bring the business to life at 211 W. First St. . "We live in Sprague and there is only one restaurant, a gas station and the store," Gomes said. "I wanted to have a place that the locals could come in, have coffee, get some great food, a drink or two and...
DAVENPORT - Farmers from the intermediate rainfall zone gathered Tuesday at the Washington State University's Wilke Research and Extension Farm for updates on soil health, weed management, alternative crops and production economics tailored to local conditions. The annual Wilke Field Day at 521 Mohler Road featured sessions on soil seed bank sampling, preserving glyphosate effectiveness, spring canola varieties, acid soil management, winter wheat plant health and Farm Bill...
DAVENPORT - The City of Davenport has begun removing a stand of historic cottonwood trees at the city park after one fell and damaged a vehicle, with city officials citing ongoing safety risks from the aging and diseased trees. The cottonwoods, planted in 1918, had stood for more than a century along the edge of Davenport Park located on the corner of 5th and Park St. adjacent to the pool. Recently, one of the trees fell and struck a pickup truck, prompting city leaders to...
ODESSA - Odessa's bats stayed hot as the team rolled to a 25-1 victory over Wilbur in community slow pitch softball Wednesday evening. Coach Abby Lindberg credited strong hitting and a full roster for the dominant performance. "We hit well," she said. "We had more players today, and it was just nice to have everyone out on the field again." Wilbur catcher Courtney Wyborney said the game was one-sided but still enjoyable. She praised pitcher Brittany Ross for her hitting and...
DAVENPORT — A couple was arrested Friday night, June 12, after a domestic argument in which they accused each other of attempted strangulations. Bryce Dale Wallace, 35, of Medical Lake, and Paige Whitney Anderson, 31, of Davenport, were both booked into the Lincoln County Jail for second-degree assault by strangulation. Wallace was also charged with interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to 304 Fifth St. after a friend requested a welfare che...
SPRAGUE - A man wanted in Kansas was arrested here Monday, June 15, after Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies found him camping. Jesus Galvan, 34, of Dodge City, Kan, is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport without bail and awaiting extradition on a warrant for aggravated indecent liberties with a child. The warrant was issued April 30, 2024, after an incident that involved a weapon, records show. Details of the case were not immediately available at press...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School's Class of 2026 received diplomas Friday afternoon, June 6, during a ceremony that featured speeches on gratitude, personal growth and community support. Class President Trinity Kinsey thanked families and friends for their patience and belief in the graduates. "I feel like the luckiest class president ever, 'cause without a doubt, you're the most fun, vibrant, and genuinely kind people I've ever met," Kinsey said. "As we take our next steps,...
HARRINGTON - In a gymnasium filled with pride and nostalgia, Harrington High School's Class of 2026 crossed the stage Friday evening, June 5, closing one chapter while carrying forward lessons of perseverance, community and staying true to oneself. Superintendent and Principal Courtney Strozyk welcomed families, staff and community members, noting the small class had grown together as leaders, teammates and citizens through unique paths filled with challenges and successes....
ODESSA - Odessa High School's Class of 2026 closed a chapter defined by resilience, friendship and small-town roots Saturday, June 6, as 14 graduates received their diplomas and stepped toward futures shaped by change, community and personal growth. Principal Cori Kane welcomed families and friends, highlighting how the class had been shaped by a community that knows each other's stories and supports one another through every success and challenge. "In a small town, we know...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas wrestling coaches are stepping down. During a Tuesday, June 2, meeting, the School Board accepted the resignations of both Coach Jesse Hoff and assistant John Harden. Hoff has led the program since 2023 after former Coach Rick Perleberg. Hoff said the decision was part of a long-planned transition tied to family life. "Every year, we've known this a one-year deal in the sense of not knowing where life was goingto lead me," Hoff said. "I truly believe t...
DAVENPORT - A Wilbur woman has been named as the new Lincoln County Economic Development Council director. Shari Miller, 48, of Wilbur, brings more than a decade of hands-on hospitality experience, including work with Keller Ferry Marina and Seven Bays Marina. She also operated two bed-and-breakfasts on Lake Roosevelt with her husband, John Miller, a Keller ferry captain. "Shari brings extensive hospitality, marina, Lake Roosevelt and small-business Airbnb experience,"...
EDWALL - After years of watching classmates come and go, just three students stood together Saturday morning as the entire graduating Class of 2026 at Christian Heritage School. Presten Robins, Zoey Robins and William Victor received their diplomas in an intimate ceremony that celebrated their tight-knit bond, shared faith and the unique journey of a class that became more like family than classmates. Speakers described the small graduating group - which started with a...
WILBUR — A Hayden, Idaho, man facing charges in a Wilbur motel burglary was re-arrested after being granted a medical appointment. Trever Owen Hamblen, 36, of Hayden, Idaho, is charged with second-degree burglary, second-degree vehicle prowling and third-degree theft, court records show. The charges stem from an April 7 incident at Willows Motel, 303 N.E. Main St. Hamblen allegedly entered a room and stole a flat-screen television, Shark vacuum, towels, a Dish receiver and coffee pot, court records show. He is also accused o...
ALMIRA — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly assaulting his mother during a domestic dispute at their rural home. Billy Jack Bragg, 29, is facing a fourth-degree assault-domestic violence charge. He was arrested at the family residence, 2679 Williams Road E., arrest records show. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, his mother, Coastal Alaska, told deputies he grabbed both of her hands and twisted her wrists, causing pain. Alaska reported Bragg had become upset earlier in the day after a d...
SPRAGUE — An abandoned boat on a trailer with a flat tire and garbage inside was found partially blocking a rural road near Lamont on Memorial Day, May 25. According to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records, deputy Chad Cunningham responded to the intersection of Williams Lake Road East and Care Road North after an off-duty deputy reported the boat and trailer partially in the lane of travel. The trailer did not have a valid registration and the boat’s hull number showed it was last registered in 2016 to Brian Lynn Sherm...
FORT SPOKANE — Families and new anglers looking for an easy introduction to fishing can reel one in this weekend at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Fish Fest. The free event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Fort Spokane Day Use Area. It coincides with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend, when anglers can fish without a license for select species. Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the event provides a low-pressure entry into the sport. “You don’t...
DAVENPORT — Broadband expansion projects are nearing completion, but delays in materials, engineering and state approvals are slowing final steps and raising questions about leftover funds. County broadband project manager Margie Hall provided an update on Phases 2, 3 and 4 of the expansion during a county commission meeting Monday, June 1. Phase 2, the Northridge development outside Davenport, will begin in two weeks, she said, noting all property owners are on board. “That development is going to be able to go live right aw...
DAVENPORT - National UFO Reporting Center Director Peter Davenport of Harrington delivered what he said could be his final presentation during a Lincoln County Museum fundraiser Saturday afternoon, May 30. Davenport, who now has Parkinson's disease, has operated the NUFORC hotline and database for more than 30 years. "I'm clearly approaching the end of my rope," he said, suggesting the event may be his last public presentation. "I've got to make some provision for passing...
DAVENPORT — A free community health fair in Pioneer Plaza on Wednesday, June 3, gave residents a one-stop opportunity to connect with health care, transportation, disability support and other services. Organizer Lisa Hoover of Rural Resources Community Action said the goal was to meet people where they are and help them navigate complex systems. “Our hope is that when people come in, they’re able to get connected,” Hoover said. “We had free produce out today so they could get some food, people answering questions and just...
