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DAVENPORT - Children broke loose and scrambled across the grass at Davenport City Park last Saturday morning, laughing and darting in every direction to gather brightly colored Easter eggs during the annual Lions Club hunt. "This was a great turnout this year, and we're appreciative of the nice weather," Lion Rob Morcom said. Lion Nick Goetz led the egg hunt that began at 9 a.m. Club members served scrambled eggs, pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk at Memorial Hall from...
DAVENPORT — An 84-year-old veteran who has survived three strokes, open-heart surgery with seven bypasses, prostate cancer, colon surgery and congestive heart disease is pedaling a recumbent tri across the country on a nearly four-month journey to support homeless veterans and first responders. Tony Lee Harriman said he wanted one of his last adventures “to be big benefit a cause close to home and heart.” He describes his Catrike as “very comfortable and easier to pedal.” Harriman is raising awareness and funds for the Tunne...
IRBY - Campers began lining up Monday for the Desert 100, one of the Pacific Northwest's largest and longest-running off-road motorcycle endurance events, with organizers expecting crowds of at least 8,000 this year. Desert 100 Chairman Bret Defenbaugh said the event will draw close to 1,500 racers, nearly 4,000 pit and run riders across Friday and Saturday, about 200 kids in youth races and roughly 50 women in the beginner ladies class. Last year the caravan of campers stretc...
REARDAN - Residents pressed the Town Council Wednesday night, April 1, to consider the limited water supply and infrastructure capacity before approving further growth amid regional development pressure from Spokane and Airway Heights. During public comment, resident Nikki Dominique asked: "What do you guys think about growth in Reardan? About our water supply, about our infrastructure?" "I'm for a little bit of growth," Councilwoman Leanne Merkel responded. Mayor Kathy...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County’s information technology team repelled a recent surge in brute-force cyberattacks while advancing high-speed network upgrades and a new server purchase despite sharply higher hardware costs. Information Systems Director Keith Nelson gave the update Monday, April 6, to Lincoln County Chairman Scott Hutsell and Commissioners Rob Coffman and Jo Gilchrist. Nelson said the county faced unusually heavy "brute-force" login attempts last week on a public-facing server, with traffic far above normal l...
COULEE DAM - A local man was sentenced to 14 months in prison Monday, April 6, after pleading guilty to reduced charges in two separate assaults. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser. He pleaded guilty to third-degree assault after both original second-degree assault charges were reduced. One count involved domestic violence with his estranged wife; the other stemmed from a roadside incident with a child. Lincoln County...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners are restructuring job titles and pay scales in the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office while launching a search for a replacement attorney to handle the caseload in both superior and district courts. Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson outlined the changes Monday, April 6, during the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting after chief deputy Bruce Cox submitted his resignation. Cox’s last day will be May 31. Albertson asked the board to eliminate the chief deputy prosecuting attorney title...
SPRAGUE — A woman reported a gun brandishing incident from last fall after she accidentally flashed her high beams while driving through town. Hayden Ann Powell of Spokane told Deputy Blake Martin on March 23 that the event occurred in November 2025 while she was traveling on Sprague Highway Road E in broad daylight. She said a heavy-set white man in his 60s with gray hair and a small dog pulled beside her in a silver Ford SUV, brandished a gun, and then followed her northbound on State Route 23 for some distance before s...
DAVENPORT — A local mechanic who spent more than a year rebuilding a motorcycle discovered it had been stolen and voluntarily returned it to its rightful owner. Christopher Matthew Suksdorf of Davenport acquired the 2007 red-and-black Hyosung motorcycle in September 2024 from a woman he met at a party in the Spokane area. Suksdorf, who works as a mechanic, said the bike was in poor condition and needed extensive repairs. He initially checked with law enforcement and believed it was not stolen. After completing the rebuild, a...
DAVENPORT — An intoxicated woman was arrested after she allegedly shoved a table into a 16-year-old boy, pinning him against a wall, flipped the table onto him and slapped him during a domestic disturbance at a Mondovi Road residence north of town. Amanda Lynn Dinwiddie, 34, of Davenport, was charged with fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), fourth-degree assault and attempted third-degree malicious mischief. Deputies determined she was the primary aggressor. A 16-year-old girl identified as Dinwiddie’s niece told dep...
DEER MEADOWS — Lincoln County commissioners have awarded a $7.27 million contract to extend high-speed broadband service to the Deer Meadows and Seven Bays areas. Broadband Director Margie Hall recommended the award to Lincoln County Commissioners during their Monday, April 6, meeting. Paramount Commun-ications of Richland submitted the low bid of $7,274,775.48. There were three bids received March 27. “I would like to recommend to the board that you accept the bid submitted by Paramount Communications,” Hall said. Commi...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Museum reopens its doors May 1 with fresh exhibits that include a new 1920s fashion and history display, glowing uranium glass under black light, enhanced hunting and trapping collections, and a video screen designed to help elderly and disabled visitors see hard-to-reach areas. Director Laura Harris said the winter's biggest challenge was assembling news articles and clothing for the 1920s exhibit while redesigning the expanded Victorian...
DAVENPORT - Davenport dropped both ends of a doubleheader to visiting Jenkins (Chewelah) on Friday, April 3. The Gorillas fell 18-7 in the nightcap after a 11-0 shutout loss in the opener at the Davenport sports complex. Davenport coach Darin Danekas said his team faced a strong opponent. The Jenkins coach was unavailable for comment. "Chewelah is a really solid team and they hit the ball well," Danekas said. "Our pitchers did a great job throwing strikes and we played pretty...
DAVENPORT - Davenport softball was swept in a tripleheader by visiting Chewelah on Friday at Jahn Field. The Gorillas dropped all three games as Chewelah's offense proved too much to handle. Chewelah took the opener 14-5, won the second game 15-2 and completed the sweep with a 16-1 victory in the finale. Davenport pitcher Faith Bell saw extensive work on the mound across the long day, appearing in multiple contests. Chewelah jumped out to early leads in each game and never...
SEVEN BAYS - Hawk Creek Campground and its boat launch will close to all public access starting April 16 and remain closed through Oct. 6 for a major road improvement and stabilization project. The full closure is necessary to protect visitors, staff and construction crews while crews rebuild the road, officials said. It could be extended through Oct. 30 if needed. National Park Service officials were not available for comment at press time. The Federal Highway Administration...
ODESSA - The Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club hosted a full weekend of off-road motorcycle events here, with the Frostbite Grand Prix hare scramble on Saturday, March 28, and the White Knuckle Poker Run on Sunday, March 29. The Frostbite served as a pre-Desert 100 race tune-up, featuring nearly 20 classes from junior and youth divisions to veteran, senior, women and open categories. "I believe this year's event was one of the best turn outs the Stumpjumpers had in a while,"...
DAVENPORT — The Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is temporarily closed for repairs, the National Park Service announced Monday. The landmark building, which dates to 1880 and originally served as the fort’s guardhouse, is the primary hub for visitor information, exhibits, a park film and ranger programs. It is expected to reopen in July, park officials said. The project, funded through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund signed into law by President Donald J...
DAVENPORT - The City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with J.U.B. Engineers Inc. to provide engineering services for the municipal airport. Resolution 2026-06, approved during the council's Wednesday, March 25 meeting, authorized Mayor Brad Sweet to sign an agreement with the Spokane-based firm; he signed the resolution the same night. The Federal Aviation Administration requires five-year engineering contracts at municipal airports. The city's previous...
DAVENPORT — The School Board heard an update on nearly $6 million in grant-funded upgrades to HVAC systems, aging roof replacements and ADA-compliant door installations during its Monday, March 30, meeting. The work, funded largely by the $5.9 million Small School Modernization Grant, will begin this spring and summer at the elementary, middle and high schools, Superintendent Chad Prewitt told the board. “In the spring and summer of 2026, we will begin the next phase with a $5.9 million Small School Modernization Gra...
DEER PARK - Local high school golfers battled cold wind and tough conditions Monday to turn in several impressive performances at a Class 1B/2B District 6 tournament. Odessa sophomore Ella Schlomer tied for sixth place in the girls division with a 98, following up a third-place finish in the season's first event at Bryden Canyon. Odessa freshman Aubrey Iverson competed in her first high school tournament, shooting +44 through 14 holes to place 15th. On the boys side,...
REARDAN — Several churches across The Record-Times coverage area will hold special sunrise services and other observances this Sunday, April 5, to mark Easter. In Reardan, Reardan Presbyterian Church will host a community Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at Reardan Cemetery, 600 S. Central Ave. The public is invited; attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a chair if needed. The service is sponsored by the congregations of We CARE. Pastor Katie Waltar said guest preacher Pastor Pat Hogan will deliver the message. ...
HARRINGTON - For the first time in more than 20 years, a student from Harrington High School served as a page in the Washington State Senate, spending a week in Olympia delivering messages on the Senate floor, meeting lawmakers and returning home eager to launch a recycling program at her own school. Lidia Mattozzi, 15, applied after hearing about the program from her older sister and her father, who learned of an opening in nearby Reardan. She said the chance sounded both...
HARRINGTON —A new four-week adult watercolor painting class at the Harrington Public Library filled to capacity almost immediately, bringing professional-level art instruction back to this small rural community where such opportunities are rare. Local artist Shelly O. Haas is teaching the series. Participants will create four original 9-by-12-inch paintings while learning techniques through direct observation of natural objects provided each week. All supplies are included, and each student will take home their finished a...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers split a doubleheader with Wilbur-Creston-Keller on Tuesday, winning the opener 18-5 before dropping the nightcap 18-1. In Game 1 the Tigers were dominant on both sides of the ball. Leo Martinez led Odessa at the plate, going 2-for-2. Miller Stout stole two bases as the Tigers ran wild on the basepaths, swiping five stolen bases as a team. Odessa was flawless in the field, committing no errors. Travis Shearer had the most defensive chances with...
DAVENPORT - Braving rain, mud and whipping winds that turned Jahns Field into a quagmire, the Reardan Screaming Eagles used sharp pitching and stout defense to roll past host Davenport 10-2 in a nonleague high school softball game Tuesday. Davenport took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on runs by Samantha Stiles and Emma Cash. Reardan responded with one run in the bottom of the first, then exploded for 3 runs each in the second and third innings before adding 3...
