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ODESSA - A 17-year-old lifeguard is helping keep the Odessa Pool safe and welcoming this summer, turning long shifts into opportunities to connect with residents and create lasting memories for local families. Katie Williams of Odessa said she returned for her third year because she enjoys getting to know the public and making the pool a place where everyone feels welcome. "I really enjoy seeing all the people and getting to know the public a little more," Williams said. "I...
DAVENPORT — U.S. Highway 2 will be closed through downtown on Saturday morning, July 18, for the Pioneer Days parade, with additional street closures in place throughout the day. The closure on the highway, locally known as Morgan Street, will run from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday from 10th Street to Harker Street, according to Dawn Canfield, Lincoln County Fairgrounds office manager. Additional closures will affect Seventh, Marshall, Harker and Park streets the same day. Detour routes will be available during the closures. C...
HARRINGTON - Downtown came alive Saturday, July 11, with the return of the Vintage Country Fair. The event celebrated local farming heritage and featured antique tractors, pony rides, live music, vendors and family activities. "We've been doing this for a couple of years now," fair committee member Cindy Hossey said. "The bigger thing was celebrating our heritage - especially the farming community - and bringing out the tractors and things like that. "We wanted to bring back...
HARRINGTON - Three juveniles have pleaded guilty to a vandalism spree that caused $8,400 in damages to vehicles and public restrooms. Donovin Jackson, 16, of Harrington, Carter D. Frutchey, 15, of Harrington, and Landon R. Gatewood, 14, of Davenport, each pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 7, to amended charges of third-degree malicious mischief in Lincoln County Superior Court. Court records show the teenagers broke windows on four vehicles at Harrington Truck and Auto, including t...
ODESSA — The Town Council has approved a 60-day extension for cleanup of a dilapidated and neglected First Avenue property. During a Monday, July 13, meeting, the council granted Brianna Johnson, the owner of the 405 E. First Ave. property, the extension to get the property assessed and cleaned up. Johnson, 20, of Ritzville, inherited the property from her late mother, Ley Ann Belisle. “Tomorrow would be the one-year anniversary since my mom passed,” Johnson told the council. “We’ve made progress.” Johnson said a licensed co...
ODESSA — Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Odessa) commissioners discussed finances and spending transparency during its June 25 meeting. Officials reported that long-term care occupancy in the district’s Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center remains low, with only five to seven residents currently in beds, compared to 20 to 22 in the past. Finance staff explained that increasing non-certified long-term care patients can reduce Medicare reimbursement for certified swing beds. A study is underway to determine the rig...
DAVENPORT — Road paving and seal coating work is underway on dozens city street. The $740,000 project will repair aging subgrade and pavement and make adjust utilities. Central Washington Asphalt is performing the work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, officials said, noting temporary road closures may be necessary during construction hours. The contractor has 30 days to complete the job. City Administrator David Leath said the streets were selected based on engineering assessments. “The bid award amount was $740,000,” Leath...
DAVENPORT — Dozens of students from Lincoln County were named to the honor rolls at Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College for Spring Quarter 2026. Both colleges released their lists this week, recognizing students who earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher. SFCC Honor Roll Spokane Falls Community College placed 1,337 student on its honor roll for the quarter that ended in June. Local students recognized include: Bridger Butkovich of Davenport, Jaidah Dance of Davenport, Brooke Halme of D...
DAVENPORT - Young anglers will cast their lines into Cottonwood Creek at Davenport Park this Friday as the Davenport Lions Club hosts its 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby. Bob Guhlke, 80, a Davenport Lions Club member and derby organizer, said volunteers recently cleared limbs, aquatic growth and garbage from the creek so children can fish without getting tangled or discouraged. "We pulled a lot of garbage out so the kids don't get tangled up in the weeds and get discouraged,"...
REARDAN — A 70-year-old woman was airlifted from her home on Saturday, July 4, after suffering a seizure and going into cardiac arrest, but the response took longer than usual. The woman’s name was not released. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the Airlift Northwest helicopter based in Davenport was not available when dispatchers received a 5:07 p.m. call. Emergency personnel responded to 605 E. Spokane Ave., for an unconsious woman having a seizure and difficulty breathing. LifeFlight was eventually launc...
ODESSA - Local firefighters hosted their annual community barbecue Saturday, July 4. Fire Chief Brian Schorzman said the event was a success, with people enjoying good food and time spent with friends and neighbors. Some visitors who were just passing through even stopped in for a meal. Volunteers served more than 200 meals and raised over $5,400 in donations. Proceeds will go toward updating structure fire gear "It was a nice day for a barbecue," Schorzman said. "The people...
REARDAN — Questions about the decision to fire the police chief took center stage during the Thursday, July 2, City Council meeting. Councilwoman Leanne Merkel and several residents expressed frustration that the council was not informed before Mayor Kathy Eastman terminated Chief Barbara Werner earlier this month. “I think it would have been nice if this had been discussed a little bit,” Merkel said. “That’s a huge decision that’s going to affect our whole town for years to come.” Eastman said the decision was within her ma...
REARDAN - A new medical clinic is taking shape and is expected to open this fall, replacing an aging manufactured building that no longer meets the needs of the growing community. Lincoln Hospital CEO Tyson Lacy said the current clinic is outdated, noting it is a mid-2000s manufactured building purchased used from Colville. The clinic has small, cramped rooms, inefficient workflows and thin walls that limit patient privacy, he said. "We're looking to upgrade and invest in a...
TELFORD — U.S. Highway 2 has reopened after lightning sparked a wildfire Wednesday evening near the Telford Rest Area. The fire, located on the east side of South Telford Road near the railroad tracks, grew to more than 112 acres before crews stopped its forward progress, officials said. One home was threatened, but property owner Brian Steadman built a defensive line to hold the flames until firefighters arrived. Lincoln County Fire District No. 5 Chief Craig Sweet said the fire was burning "aggressively "when the first c...
REARDAN - The town is moving forward with plans to improve pedestrian safety along U.S. Highway 2, with a focus on the area near the school campus where speeding and visibility have long been concerns. At the July 2 council meeting, engineer Bryan Hicks with Century West Engineering presented a conceptual design for Phase 1 of corridor improvements between Aspen and Cedar streets. The plan calls for curb bulb-outs at intersections, rapid rectangular flash beacons at...
HARRINGTON — A physical altercation between neighbors on North Third Street on Saturday, July 4, led to an assault report but no arrests. Resident Todd Jeffrey Hamilton told Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jonathan Evans that his neighbor, Whitley David Pittman, approached him while he was sitting on his motorcycle around 4 p.m. on July 4, records show. Hamilton said Pittman began punching him in the ribs and back multiple times while he was seated, then struck him in the throat after he got off the motorcycle, records...
SPRAGUE — A Kansas man facing child sex charges will remain in Lincoln County custody until at least September after a judge extended his detention period Tuesday, July 7. Jesus Galvan, 34, of Dodge City, Kan., is charged in Ford County, Kan. with two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, according to court documents. Galvan was arrested June 10 while camping outside of Sprague and has been held in the Lincoln County Jail since, records show. The charges allege that between December 2017 and December 2019, Gal...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 3 (Davenport) has launched a new seven-day-a-week hospitalist program to provide physician coverage for patients who require admission. The district oversees Lincoln Hospital and its clinics. Lincoln Hospital CEO Tyson Lacy said the change moves away from the traditional model where emergency room and clinic physicians also covered inpatient care. He said increasing complexity in medicine has made that approach unsustainable. “Our doctors have done an amazing job for a l...
ODESSA - A local woman has turned her family's beagle into the star of her first children's book, with two upcoming book signing events planned in the area. Peggy DeWulf, 59, of Odessa, will celebrate the launch of Merry Toby Christmas with signings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Home Makers in Harrigton and 3-7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Wild Roots Market in Odessa.. The story was inspired by Toby, a beagle given to her daughter as a Christmas gift during her...
DAVENPORT - For many young people, a summer lifeguard job means time in the sun and a steady paycheck. For Jesse Raugust, it has become something more meaningful. Raugust, 21, of Davenport, is in his third season as a lifeguard. He said the role has given him a chance to stay connected to his community while helping keep kids safe. "It's a good job. You get some sun, which is nice, but it's also a good opportunity to be around the community," Raugust said. "You see different...
ODESSA - Following resurfacing, the pickleball courts in the town park are open. Players must wear proper rubber-soled shoes, and bicycles, skateboards and other non-pickleball activities are not allowed on the courts, city officials said. Rules are posted on site. The project was a community effort supported by the Odessa Healthcare Foundation, which used proceeds from its May auction to help fund park improvements. The Odessa Lions Club provided the court surfacing and...
DAVENPORT — Davenport Lions Club Secretary Jim Reinbold recently submitted the group’s annual activities report, highlighting efforts under the Lions motto “We Serve.” The report focuses on the year July 2025 through June 2026 and details financial support and volunteer work aimed at improving the community. Youth programs received significant attention. The club sponsored a youth fishing program before Pioneer Days, funded by ongoing aluminum can collections, the report said. It also contributed to the BITE2GO program...
DAVENPORT — Questions about where donated money would go if a planned airport event fails prompted a resident to ask the City Council for more oversight. Karen Kearney told the council June 24 that she received an unsolicited call from event organizer Lydia seeking donations for the Tail Feathers and Wheels event. Kearney said the organizer suggested funds should go to families affected by a recent incident in Longview and to animal shelters and military bases. She also noted there are currently no funds identified for s...
DAVENPORT — A failed well motor has prompted the City Council to approve a $25,000 replacement to keep the city’s water system running. During a June 24 council meeting, public works staff reported the well's 200-amp motor stopped working, likely due to a power surge. The well was taken out of service while staff evaluated options. Production from that well dropped and employees were unable to resolve the issue in time to prevent the outage. The affected well serves an area near the hospital. The council reviewed two est...
ODESSA — A wide variety of summer camps and hands-on activities are returning this year, giving local childrne opportunities to learn new skills, stay active and have fun close to home. Kaylene James started GO! Odessa Recreation in 2017 after noticing a lack of organized summer programs for youth. This month and next, the organization is offering a full schedule of camps and classes, most of them at Reiman Park. Programs range from creative crafts and themed day camps to sports and skill-building activities. Offerings i...
