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District to propose two levies
DAVENPORT — The school district will officially ask voters to approve two levies in the February Special Election. The school board approved putting a replacement educational programs and operations (EP&O) levy and replacement... — Updated 12/3/2023
The 10 best...and worst...Christmas songs
As soon as the turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes are put away on Thanksgiving, it's officially time to turn the holiday calendar to Christmas. Notice I didn't mention mashed... — Updated 12/1/2023
Council will decide next Mayor
DAVENPORT — The next city Mayor will be decided by the city council. J.J. Kowalkowski officially gave the city his notice that he won’t be taking the mayoral job Tuesday, Nov. 21. Kowalkowski defeated incumbent Brad Sweet in a... — Updated 12/1/2023
Stocker trial now pushed to February
DAVENPORT — The trial of a Sprague man accused of possessing over 100 images and videos displaying child pornography was continued to Feb. 21 as Lincoln County attorneys wait to see whether the case will be picked up federally.... — Updated 11/30/2023
Reardan to run single EP&O levy
REARDAN — The school district currently has one levy that is expiring at the end of 2024. Therefore, the district hopes its voters will approve a replacement levy in a special Feb. 2024 election. The levy, which will be an... — Updated 11/30/2023
Dempsey dedicates win to brother
ODESSA - Special Olympics veterans Tim and Cory Dempsey were days away from another trip to the Nov. 18 State Fall Games in Kennewick, where the elder, 34-year-old Tim, would be... — Updated 11/30/2023
Stickers for a cause
HARRINGTON -When Bella Mattozzi was at home during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, she decided to put her artistic skills to use by drawing a vintage van. Her parents, Darren and Car... — Updated 11/30/2023
Council adopts 2024 budget
DAVENPORT — City council adopted the balanced 2024 budget after a public hearing at its regular meeting Wednesday, Nov. 22. The city is budgeting for $8,542,208 in resources and $7,444,975 in expenditures, which would leave the... — Updated 11/30/2023
One killed in Sprague-area crash
SPRAGUE — One man was killed and a woman was injured in a car crash at the westbound Sprague Lake rest area the day before Thanksgiving Wednesday, Nov. 22. Sam B. Moore, 82, Spokane Valley, was pronounced deceased at Sacred... — Updated 11/30/2023
Looking Back
100 years ago Sprague pioneer Matthew Brislawn died of cancer at 73 years old. He was the first man to get a threshing machine in the Sprague region. Former Harrington mayor S.P. Swenson, a pioneer resident of Lincoln County, died... — Updated 11/30/2023
Where are they now?
DAVENPORT - Success in the classroom and in athletics can often lead to opportunities to compete after high school. That's the case for several locals who are currently or will be... — Updated 11/30/2023
Lobbyist doesn't expect "much" in session
DAVENPORT — A lobbyist that frequently reports to the Lincoln County Commissioners doesn’t expect the 2024 legislative session to “be anything to write home about,” he told the Commissioners at a regular meeting Monday, Nov... — Updated 11/24/2023
Two levies to run in Odessa
ODESSA — The local school district prefers to run its levies on an annual basis, asking voters to assist with funding for educational programs, operations and capital projects. Next year will be no different, as the school distri... — Updated 11/22/2023
Commissioners approve several items
DAVENPORT —The Lincoln County Commissioners passed several resolutions, agreements and miscellaneous requests at the annual Thanksgiving week meeting Monday, Nov. 20. After voucher approvals and payroll change increases, the... — Updated 11/22/2023
Evaluating voter precinct data
DAVENPORT — While the 2023 General Election won’t be officially certified until Tuesday, Nov. 28, all contested races have been, in essence, decided. There aren’t enough remaining ballots that would swing any race, and... — Updated 11/22/2023
Looking Back
100 years ago Edward Appel of Waukon was fined $50 for killing a doe and Henry Dechenne of Waukon was fined $25 for concealing the evidence. Lincoln County officers searched for three cars that escaped Okanogan County with loads... — Updated 11/22/2023
Gorillas grab third place
FEDERAL WAY-If it were the Olympics, each Gorilla soccer player would have returned from the West Side with a bronze medal around their necks for the team's third-place finish in... — Updated 11/22/2023
Reardan hosts "Maroon Madness"
REARDAN - Inspired by Gonzaga's annual "Kraziness in the Kennel" fan event held by the Bulldogs prior to each college basketball season, the Screaming Eagle basketball teams and... — Updated 11/22/2023
City and county reach agreement
DAVENPORT — After a few months of legal back-and-forth, the city and Lincoln County have reached a franchise agreement for broadband internet in the city. City council approved the franchise agreement at a regular meeting... — Updated 11/16/2023
Annual Veteran's Day assembly held
DAVENPORT - Students of all grade school ages joined teachers, administrators, several community members and military veterans for an annual Veteran's Day Assembly in the high... — Updated 11/16/2023
Election races decided
DAVENPORT — After 239 more ballots were counted Tuesday, Nov. 14, contested 2023 election results were, in essence, decided. And the count brought the total ballots counted to 3,420, a 40.52% turnout for Lincoln County. Around... — Updated 11/16/2023
Looking Back
100 years ago Delegates from Davenport, Harrington, Almira and Odessa American Legion posts attended the annual county convention of legion men in Odessa. Henry Scheel was released from county jail after being accused of stealing... — Updated 11/16/2023
Tigers compete at state
YAKIMA - The Odessa volleyball team rode their momentum from a thunderous run through the District 7 1B Tournament into the first round of the State 1B Tournament at the Sundome... — Updated 11/16/2023
Davenport advances to state semifinals
VALLEYFORD - Davenport soccer had a hurdle to overcome if it was going to advance to play for the second state title in program history: the team that knocked the Gorillas out of th... — Updated 11/16/2023
Local athletes named All-League
DAVENPORT - Athletes competing in football, volleyball, soccer and cross country around Lincoln County were named to their league's all-opponent teams after fall sports concluded.... — Updated 11/16/2023
