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RIVERSIDE—A Reardan woman was killed in a two-car crash one mile north of Riverside early Wednesday morning Aug. 2. 33-year-old Rebecca L. Powelson was pronounced deceased at the scene after her 1990 Ford Ranger was rear-ended by a 2013 Dodge driven by Paul G. Ainsworth of Newport in the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 2 around 6:04 a.m. Wednesday, according to a State Patrol press release. Ainsworth was charged with vehicular homicide after causing Powelson’s Ranger to rollover after impact, the release said. Both dri...
ODESSA—Incumbents held comfortable leads over their opponents in local races for Mayor and Councilmember No. 5 after the first ballot count in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 1. Incumbent mayor Bill Crossley had 162 votes. Second-place Jeremy Smith had 37 votes, while Ed Hayden was third with 22 votes. Meanwhile, incumbent councilwoman Marlene Kramer garnered 114 votes. Laura Caler had 73 votes, while Michael Igo had 33 votes. Races are much tighter in Harrington and Sprague. In Harrington, Gavin Wagner holds a slim lead o...
HARRINGTON--A local music teacher was arrested over the weekend and appeared in Lincoln County District Court Monday, July 31. 33-year-old Seth Michael Bergman of Harrington was arrested on charges of fourth-degree assault and third-degree malicious mischief for allegedly slamming a door into his girlfriend multiple times and minorly injuring her forearm while breaking the door frame during an argument in a Harrington home Saturday, July 29, according to police records....
DAVENPORT - A brisk response by local and state crews prevented the Green Canyon Fire near State Highway 25 and Porcupine Bay Road from doing much damage Tuesday, July 25. The fire, which burned 11.5 acres according to Dept. of Natural Resources spokesman Guy Gifford, was 100% trailed by Wednesday morning. "The fire burned through scattered timber, grass and understory," Gifford said. "We had three hand crews, five trucks for about a total of 60 firefighters." "We also had...
DAVENPORT — A swimmer that was reported missing Sunday, July 2 was found deceased after washing up near a cabin by Laughbon Landing on the Spokane arm of Lake Roosevelt in the morning of Tuesday, July 4. 28-year-old Kyle O’Malley of Spokane was the missing swimmer, officials said. A friend called 911 reporting him missing after he began swimming Sunday. Crews from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Tribal Police, National Park Service and Spokane Dive Rescue began a two-day search for the swimmer Sunday, which...
HARRINGTON - A Spokane man has been named the new part-time superintendent of the school district here. Howard King, 70, was unanimously approved for hire by the school board at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 28. He was the choice amongst three finalists vetted by the board, administration and community, the last of whom got a chance to question him at a forum in June. "I learned about (the opening) about four weeks ago through people I know," King said. "The ESD...
DAVENPORT - Several dozen wheat farmers, Washington State University students, staff members and some state politicians crowded bleachers pulled by tractors and farm trucks through the fields of Wilke Farm during the annual Wilke Field Day on Thursday, June 29. Attendees registered in the main barn east of the city, then were directed to one of two bleacher-style mobile seats that would pull attendees around the farm to different stations. Groups were given talks on the...
DAVENPORT - Despite rather windy conditions on some of the days and locals taking full advantage of legal fireworks opportunities, Fourth of July weekend was almost completely incident-less for fire and EMS crews around East, Central and South Lincoln County. Fire District No. 5 Commissioner Matt Schneider said the district, which includes the greater Davenport, Deer Meadows, Seven Bays and Egypt areas, didn't receive a single call for service over the weekend. "Clearly we're...
1 years ago - Rookie principals Chad Prewitt and Courtney Strozyk of Davenport and Reardan completed their first school years as local administrators. - Organizers prepared for Sprague Hay Days to celebrate the city’s 130 years. - The Legislature approved $74.5 million for the next stage of the Odessa Subarea aquiferproject. 25 years ago - Travis G. Homer of Davenport was sentenced to 55 months in prison on each count of two second-degree assault charges for assaulting two Davenport police officers. - Fort Spokane hosted the...
SPOKANE — A young Davenport man was killed after colliding with a semitruck while bicycling on State Highway 206 Thursday, July 20. 19-year-old Kenneth S. Brandenburg was pronounced deceased at the scene after crashing into a white 2019 Peterbilt truck driven by Jonathan M. Fron of Spokane Valley near North Newport Highway, State Highway 206 and North Market Street, according to a Washington State Patrol press release. According to the release, Brandenburg crashed into the truck on its passenger side while bicycling e...
DAVENPORT - A longtime city staple became dust and rubble this week. The old Edna's Drive-In, now owned by Les Schwab, was demolished Tuesday, July 25. The move comes roughly a year after the regional tire company bought the property from Edna's owners Mike and Virginia Fries, who elected to sell in anticipation of retirement. Locals who grew up going to Edna's, which opened in the 1950s, shared their thoughts and memories of the longtime go-to local spot for a burger and...
DAVENPORT — The 2023 primary election is nigh. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. On this year’s ballot are three-person contested races for council races in Odessa, Harrington and Sprague and another three-person race for Odessa Mayor. Incumbent Bill Crossley and challengers Ed Hayden and Jeremy Smith are running for Odessa Mayor, while incumbent Marlene Kramer is being challenged by Mike Igo and Laura Caler for town council seat No. 5. In Harrington, Gavin Wagner, Kelly Foreman and Steven Wright are running for cit...
1 years ago - Pioneer Days winners were announced, including Craig Sweet in the belly flop, Addie Schneider, Sydney Zeiler, Shaylen Eldridge and Virginia Fries in the chalk art contest and - - - - - - Davenport Fire Department for best in show in the Main Parade. Sherman Johnson and Taria Holcomb shared their thoughts with the public as candidates for Reardan Mayor, as did Joy Howard and Leanne Merkel in a contested race for town council. - Wildfire danger escalated in north Lincoln County, creating new rules around forest...
SPOKANE—A young Davenport man was killed after colliding with a semitruck while bicycling on State Highway 206 Thursday, July 20. 19-year-old Kenneth S. Brandenburg was pronounced deceased at the scene after crashing into a white 2019 Peterbilt truck driven by Jonathan M. Fron of Spokane Valley near North Newport Highway, State Highway 206 and North Market Street, according to a Washington State Patrol press release. According to the release, Brandenburg crashed into the truck on its passenger side while bicycling w...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Alcohol/Drug Center will soon be no more. The County Commissioners elected to shut down the office at a regular meeting July 3, and gave a closure date of Aug. 11 at a regular meeting Monday, July 17. “We had 30 days to notify our clients of the closure, which we did July 12,” Commissioner Jo Gilchrist said. “We gave them three providers (to transfer to), including two in Airway Heights or Northeast Washington Alliance Counseling Services.” Alliance Counseling Services is the most local opt...
DAVENPORT — The city finance committee reviewed the second quarter finances ahead of city council’s regular meeting Wednesday, July 12. 57% of the projected revenue came in, while the city spent 64% of its budget for second quarter expenditures. However, the city spent only $305,581 of the budgeted $1,605,767 out of the current expense budget. In total, the city spent $2,748,625 of its budgeted $4,300,798 for the quarter. Expenditures out of current expense included: $22,730 to legislative and executive services $30,610 to...
“It’s not an election year.” A common remark used conversationally in both a serious and satirical matter, including, admittedly, by yours truly. Why was the Pioneer Days Parade smaller than last year? “It’s not an election year.” Why don’t we currently seem to see politicians catering to whatever seems to be the popular groupthink at the time as much as we did, in say, 2020? “It’s not an election year.” But while we may not be casting our votes for President of the Un...
1 years ago - Davenport Theatrical’s performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” wrapped up summer productions. - 20,000 honeybees quietly invaded the play area at Davenport United Methodist Church, requiring the assistance of a Reardan-based beekeeper to exterminate. - State Reps Matt Manweller and Judy Warnick met with 10 locals in the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting room to discuss the 2013 legislative session. 25 years ago - The Davenport school board planned to vote on a $3.35 million budget for the upcoming schoo...
DAVENPORT - The people of Davenport had the vote for who would be this year's Pioneer Days Parade Grand Marshal(s), and the leader was overwhelmingly a couple that has lived here for 36 years and devotes countless hours each week to running Lincoln County Care and Share. Jerry and Cindy Warner will be the honored guests in this year's Parade. The Warners, aged 76 and 72 respectively, moved to the Hawk Creek area in 1987 with their two daughters Tammie (Buck) and Heather...
DAVENPORT — If one is looking for activities in the city this weekend, they’re in luck as the 51st annual Pioneer Days gets underway Friday, July 14 and runs through Sunday, July 16. The Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by Bob Guhlke, runs from 7 a.m. until noon at City Park Friday. The event is open to children of all ages. 10 fish will be tagged – if caught, they will be the winning catches. Participants must be 14 years or younger as of July 14. All participants must be registered and check...
DAVENPORT — Folks can wander Park Street and Sixth Street for their vendor needs, or head into Memorial Hall to get out of the heat for more vendor opportunities at Pioneer Days Saturday, July 15. Some indoor vendors will also be selling in Memorial Hall Friday, July 14. Outdoor vendors open at 9 a.m. Saturday. Here are this year’s vendors as of press time. Food vendors Jodie Wilkinson of Davenport will sell pre-packaged baked goods. James Boss of Odessa will sell kettle corn. Shantella Caoile of Spokane Valley will run an...
DAVENPORT - Above-average temperatures in May and early June have prompted many Lincoln County wheat farmers to predict an early harvest this year. Farmers are also largely expecting an average to below-average yield depending on wheat type and location around the county, but some predict the possibility of above-average yields. "It's going to vary quite a bit depending on the field," Harrington-area farmer Jake Tanke said. "I'm guessing winter wheat will be at least average...
WILBUR — A Keller girl was killed in a single-car crash outside town late Friday night, June 23. 16-year-old Mary Jayne LaPlante died in the rollover crash that also injured five other juveniles at Sherman Road North and Williams Road East. Initial indications showed that LaPlante was the driver of the vehicle, officials said. The call came into the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office around 11:13 p.m. Friday night, officials said. LaPlante was officially declared deceased early Saturday, June 24. Authorities are still investigat...
DAVENPORT — The primary election is just over a month away, and the late summer voters will decide the final two candidates that advance to the general election for races with more than two filers Tuesday, Aug. 1. This year, four races in our coverage area require whittling down to two candidates. The races include: Harrington city council seat No. 5: Steven Wright, Gavin Wright and Kelly Foreman Sprague city council seat No. 5: Jeffrey Smith, Trace De Garmo and RonDel Krauter Odessa town council seat No. 5: Michael Igo, Laur...
1 years ago - Davenport Mayor Karen Carruth welcomed Stacie Eichinger to the city. Eichinger crossed through town during a 3,800-mile trek across the country on behalf of young cancer patients. - Organizers in Sprague prepared for Sprague Hay Days. - Davenport city council elected to leave the welcome sign in City Park as is, despite councilman Alan Coriell's concern that it contained offensive language. 25 years ago - Traffic congested in Reardan due to construction on U.S....
