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DAVENPORT - The 25th annual Vintage Harvest Festival, held Sept. 6, at Todd Guhlke's wheat farm off Highway 2 at the Red Barn, drew hundreds to celebrate Lincoln County's farming history. The free event featured vintage machinery demonstrations, a car show by the Road Knights Car Club, live music by Hawk Creek Band, and food from an FFA lunch and Sonnenberg cateredHarvest Dinner for a fee. Donations for a Button to Ride supported the Lincoln County Historical Society....
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers varsity volleyball team outlasted the Moses Lake Christian Academy Lions in a four-set thriller, showcasing dominant serving and relentless energy before a packed home crowd at the Odessa High School gym on Monday, Sept. 8. The Tigers secured a 3-1 victory with set scores of 25-11, 25-9, 22-25, and 25-18. Junior Jordyn Lewis, setter led the way with 16 aces and 16 assists, while senior Lexi Eden, outside hitter, powered the offense with seven kills....
ODESSA - The Odessa Athletic Booster Club raised $2,800 at its 12th Annual Golf Scramble to fund insurance for local youth sports programs, meeting its primary goal for the event. "Our main goal was to raise enough funds to pay for youth sports insurance," said Chelsea Watson, an organizer with the booster club. "We met the goal." The funds will cover insurance costs for Odessa Flag Football, Odessa Little Dribblers, Odessa Volleyball, and Dance, directly benefiting young...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln County Fair awarded grand champion, overall grand champion and best of show honors across multiple categories. Winners are listed by department: Educational Posters • Hesston Stanford, junior, Odessa: Best of show for lifecycle of a chicken poster. • Addison Benner, teen, Medical Lake: Best of show for Araucana vs. Ameraucana poster. Beef • Karson Knight, cloverbud, Almira: Grand champion in beef market classes. • Finn Cushman, interme...
DAVENPORT — The 2025 black bear hunting season in Lincoln County, running Aug. 1 through Nov. 15, is now underway in the Columbia Basin Black Bear Management Unit. Hunters must follow strict regulations to ensure a sustainable season, with a stable bear population and a bag limit of two adult bears, officals say. “A valid big-game license with a bear tag is required,” said JoLynn Beauchene, a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officer in Lincoln County. “A second tag can be purchased for a second bear, with a...
GRAND COULEE - A high-energy football jamboree at Lake Roosevelt High School on Aug. 30 showcased eight-man football with the host Raiders, Davenport Gorillas, and Tonasket Tigers. The scrimmage, featuring two-hand-touch in the pocket and tackle plays starting at the 40-yard line, used a round-robin format with each team running 10 offensive and defensive plays twice. Davenport, coached by Tim Rasmussen, relied on a young roster. Junior running back Asher Petersen gained a...
DAVENPORT — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is tightening efforts to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Lincoln County, part of the state’s Eastern Region, where the disease was confirmed in 2024. New and existing import regulations for hunters aim to prevent the spread of the fatal deer disease, with specific guidelines for those transporting harvested deer, elk, moose, or caribou. Since 2022, WDFW has barred whole carcasses from entering Washington from other states or provinces, or...
ODESSA - Residents gathered at Reiman Park Saturday for a fundraiser supporting a new pickleball court, spearheaded by the Odessa Community Fund in partnership with the Columbia Basin Foundation. The event featured live music, a catered dinner, and a blindfolded pickle tasting contest. "The Odessa community has wanted an outdoor pickleball court for years," said event organizer Terri King. A focus group formed in April chose the project as the OCF's first capital initiative....
DAVENPORT - Football practices started Aug. 20 for high school teams in Davenport, Odessa and Reardan, launching the 2025 season in Lincoln County. The Davenport Gorillas have transitioned to an independent 8-man schedule due to low turnout, with 12-15 players practicing. The Odessa Tigers remain in 8-man, with practices with the team hoping to improve on last year's performance. The Reardan Screaming Eagles have a solid 30-athlete roster as they return to the Northeast 2B...
ODESSA — With the high school volleyball season just around the corner, coaches from Odessa and Davenport high schools are brimming with optimism. Both programs are focusing on building strong team dynamics, sharpening fundamental skills and fostering mental toughness. At Odessa, first-year head Coach Alli Schroeder is thrilled with her Tigers’ enthusiasm. “The enthusiasm is really high right now,” Schroeder said. To instill accountability and teamwork, she introduced a team challenge: players must collectively complet...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Rodeo ran Thursday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 23, as part of the Lincoln County Fair. These are the results from the open rodeo: In the mutton busting competition, Landen Pakootas took first place with 41 points, followed by Colter Coyne with 25 points and Lainey Maurer with 24 points. Duke Hanson won the bareback riding event with 70 points, with Kole Kough placing second with 58 points, the only other qualified ride. Casey Pearson earned...
DAVENPORT - The sturgeon fishing season on Lake Roosevelt will open Sept. 16 and run through Nov. 30. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lake Roosevelt, from Grand Coulee Dam to the Canadian border, offers fishermen a chance to target white sturgeon in one of the region's premier fisheries. "The bulk of the sturgeon population occurs in the northern third of the lake from around Gifford upstream," state District No. 1 fish biologist Bill Baker said. To...
REARDAN — As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, Reardan High School coach Matt Clouse and Davenport High School coach Tim Rasmussen are readying their teams for a competitive year in Northeast Washington. Both coaches, also educators, shared expectations, key players, and the broader impact of football on their student-athletes. At Reardan High School, head coach and math teacher Matt Clouse has high hopes for his team. “We want smart, disciplined, hard-nosed Reardan football,” Clouse said. “We aim to improve wee...
REARDAN - The 6U tackle football team will kick off its 2025 season under the Inland Northwest Youth Football and Cheer League. Head coach Josh Cobb said the program focuses on building skills, teamwork and sportsmanship among young athletes. "Our goals are to teach players how to work together, understand the game, learn the high school playbook, and instill pride and discipline on and off the field," Cobb said. The team, a mix of new and returning players, practices five...
ODESSA - The local high school's volleyball program is entering a new chapter with Alli Schroeder as its first-year head coach. With a focus on fundamentals, mental toughness, and team unity, Schroeder is rebuilding the program and generating excitement among players and parents alike. Schroeder, a Wilbur native, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A former league MVP at Wilbur High School and an All-GSL selection at Gonzaga Preparatory School, she played college volley...
REARDAN - The Reardan Little League program celebrated a successful season in the West Plains Little League, with the Majors softball team clinching the league championship and the Majors baseball team securing second place in the league tournament. The Majors softball team, coached by Tom Bocook, finished the season undefeated and won the West Plains Little League title. Six players from the team - Camden Webber, Amber Cobb, Madilynn Bocook, and three others - earned spots...
DAVENPORT —Lincoln NFL Flag Football has opened registration for its upcoming season, inviting boys and girls ages 5 to 12 across Lincoln County to participate. The non-contact program, serving Davenport, Reardan, Ritzville, Harrington, Odessa, and Wilbur, fosters football fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, and community engagement in an inclusive environment. “This is our third year as league and town coordinators. We both have kids who play, so when we were presented with the opportunity to become coordinators, we sai...
REARDAN — The local high school cheerleading team has transformed from a sideline group to a competitive athletic program, earning multiple awards at a recent summer camp and drawing college recruitment interest, according to coach Ashley Martin. “There was something about Reardan,” Martin said. “I saw the potential to take a rural team and build a competitive program from the ground up. That goal is becoming reality, thanks to the incredible work ethic and talent of these athletes.” The varsity squad, part of the Washingto...
DAVENPORT — The Spokane Indians will host a Davenport School District Fireworks Night on Friday, Aug. 16, at Avista Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. The Northwest League game features the Spokane Indians against the Vancouver Canadians, followed by a fireworks display. Avista Stadium is located at 602 N. Havana St., Spokane. Fans are advised to arrive early for pre-game activities and parking, available for free in the stadium lot. Tickets are available at spokaneindians.com or the Avista S...
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Davenport High School junior placed fifth in the nation in the 4x100 mixed relay at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships at Ted Wright Stadium. Representing Spokane Speed Academy, David Coriell, 16, said the atmosphere was electric, describing the intensity of lining up on the track surrounded by some of the nation's fastest young athletes. "There was a lot of speed there," he said. "Many people were competing for the national title, and it...
REARDAN - A Reardan High School graduate's skill and determination in bull riding have earned him a statewide award. Justice "JC" Merriott, 19, was named Washington's Cinch Outstanding Athlete by the Washington State High School Rodeo Association. The award recognizes his standout performances and grit in the demanding sport of bull riding. "It means a lot to me," Merriott said. "It makes me happy to see people look up to me, making a difference for the younger generation and...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will hold its Back-to-School Night and Mandatory Athletics Night on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reardan High School, 215 East Spokane Avenue. The elementary Back-to-School Night for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins at 5 p.m. Families can meet teachers, tour informational booths, and enjoy free pizza. The event also introduces the new principal, Sarah Dinkins. The Mandatory Athletics Night starts at 5 p.m. with a student-athlete presentation, followed by a parent present...
DAVENPORT- A local teen recently earned one of the highest honors in Washington's high school rodeo community. Elly Bageant, a 16-year-old at Davenport High School's Virtual Academy, was crowned Miss High School Rodeo Washington 2024-25 during Memorial Day week 2024, serving in the prestigious role until Memorial Day 2025. The title marked a significant chapter in her journey with the Washington State High School Rodeo Association, where she had been an active member since six...
DAVENPORT - The annual Kids Fishing Derby at Cottonwood Creek drew 127 registered children, along with an estimated 10 additional young anglers, on Friday, July 18, according to coordinator Bob Guhlke. Hosted by the Davenport Lions Club, the derby offered children the chance to fish for trout, some of which were tagged for a chance to win new fishing poles. This year, the event focused on participation and fun rather than recording fish sizes or weights, a change from...
REARDAN - Tenice Waters, a 16-year-old junior at Reardan High School, has garnered attention from Division I basketball programs at Idaho State University, Utah, and UC Santa Barbara. The Wellpinit native and member of the Colville Tribes has not yet committed but is weighing her options after a standout spring and summer on the AAU circuit and at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago. "I cried on the phone," she said. "Everything I dreamed of and worked for started to...
