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DAVENPORT — The annual Davenport Community-wide Yard Sale is set for this Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with dozens of households expected to participate. Sponsored by Davenport High School FBLA, the event features a map of registered yard sales throughout town. FBLA students have handled advertising and placed signs to help shoppers find participating locations. Shoppers can expect a wide range of items, from furniture and home goods to clothes, books and toys. Maps will be available online and at various l...
Nothing flavors a burger better than gunpowder and CPO. That's what my sergeant told me the other day while I was elbow-deep in rifle grime, scrubbing carbon off like I was auditioning for an Army version of Mr. Clean. We're back in Lewiston, Idaho, for the final stretch of annual training and our June drill weekend. For those of you unfamiliar with the time-honored military tradition of weapons cleaning, let me break it down for you: imagine cleaning the same rifle over and...
ODESSA - One is a small-town native with a background in office management; the other, a seasoned officer and domestic violence expert. Together, Erika Rose, 43, of Spokane Valley, and Amy Hardung, 47, of Odessa, are transforming the Odessa Police Department from the inside out-both in appearance and operations-with a shared mission: to protect victims of crime and ensure their community is safe, organized, and prepared for the future. According to Rose and Hardung, when they...
Listen here, privates-kidding, kidding! Listen up, Lincoln County-said in the tone of someone who once forgot their own keys while holding them and is now somehow nearly licensed to operate a 22,000-pound combat truck. That's right, your managing editor has traded the newsroom for night vision and a whole lot of sunscreen. I've been out in the Idaho desert for a little over a week with the National Guard, and while this field training isn't forever, it has definitely been an...
DAVENPORT — The deadline is approaching for residents who want to participate in this year’s Davenport Community-wide Yard Sale. Participants can register by Friday, June 6, to be included on the official yard sale map. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a fee, sellers will have their addresses listed on the map, receive a yard sign and benefit from advertising handled by Davenport High School FBLA students. The group will promote the event across Lincoln County and in surrounding com...
OLYMPIA — The cost of an annual Discover Pass will increase from $30 to $45 beginning Oct. 1, following legislation signed into law by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Friday, May 17. The increase, passed by the Legislature in April, marks the first fee change since the pass was introduced in 2011. The Discover Pass is required to park at Washington state parks and on lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources. Revenue from the Discover Pass is a critical funding source for m...
ODESSA - Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center plans to sell its underused mobile clinic and is bracing for financial pressures tied to declining Medicaid support and rising operational costs, hospital leaders said during a May 22 board meeting. During public comment, a resident questioned how cuts to Medicaid under the Trump administration would affect the hospital's bottom line. CEO Brett Antczak said certain provisions could have an impact, but the total dollar effect remains...
DAVENPORT - A months-long case involving a failed car theft, a mental health evaluation, and a plea agreement is moving forward in Lincoln County Superior Court. Billy J. Bragg, 31, of Almira, reached a plea agreement with the state on Tuesday, May 27, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for one day served. He was released into community custody and ordered to pay a victim's assessment fee of $25 a month for six months. He must report to Lincoln County Jail by 5 p...
Memorial Day has come and gone, but its meaning hasn't left me-not even out here in the dry heat of Boise, Idaho, where I'm currently in the thick of my Annual Training with the Army National Guard. This year, something small caught my eye-and heart. Coins, carefully placed on the headstones of military graves. It's a tradition I had noticed in the past, but only recently took the time to understand. And now that I do, I can't stop thinking about it. For those unfamiliar, the...
LIND — Grain growers in Lincoln and Adams counties are invited to attend the 107th annual Lind Field Day on Thursday, June 12, for a firsthand look at the latest research from Washington State University on dryland crop production. Hosted at the Lind Dryland Research Station, the event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by field tours at 9 a.m. Attendees will learn about recent advances in grain variety development, crop rotation systems, and soil health research tailored to one of the driest wheat-growing r...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School junior Macrae Larmer had the opportunity to compete at the 2025 Boys & Girls State Golf Championships, held May 20–21 at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake. Larmer, 17, earned his spot at state after an impressive season that included a 76 at the sub-district tournament. Despite not advancing to the second day of the championship, Larmer said the experience was meaningful. "I definitely didn't place how I wanted to," Larmer said. "I f...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County was well represented at the 87th Annual Lilac Parade on Saturday as Miss Davenport, Alyssa Breedlove, made her debut as queen, despite a soggy start to the celebration. "It was her first appearance. Her brothers and sisters walked with her and her father drove, and they got dumped on with rain," said Delia Breedlove, Alyssa's mother. "By the end, she was cold and tired, but she had a great time. She loved the attention from the little girls thinking...
DAVENPORT — A new hardware store is set to open in Davenport later this summer, filling a long-standing void in the local market. Do it Best Hwy 2 Hardware is targeting a late August to mid-September opening, according to store co-owner Kerry Higgins. The business will be located at 801 Morgan Street, inside the building formerly known as Hardy Hardware and Davenport Building Supply. Business hours are still to be determined. “We’re still working with our supplier to finalize inventory and the overall product mix,” a spokespe...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners opened a public hearing at 9 a.m. to discuss the proposed sale of used and surplus vehicles from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The hearing was held during the regular meeting on Monday, May 19. Following discussion, the board voted to close the public hearing and determined that the three surplus vehicles - all from the sheriff's office - will be sold through Stout Auctions with minimum bids as set by the sheriff's office and...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman charged in a crash that killed three Davenport men has reached a tentative plea agreement and will likely be sentenced in two weeks. Jade A. Ellsworth, 30, of Palouse, is charged with a single count of vehicular homicide in connection with a June 7, 2024, crash that resulted in the deaths of Alan Kysar, 26, Braedon Efraimson, 26, and Blake Wilson, 24, all of Davenport. Ellsworth is out of jail on her own recognizance. She initially pleaded not...
FORD - A Ford man accused of illegally cutting trees and possessing stolen firearms was arraigned Tuesday, May 20, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thomas Holt, 54, is facing three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and third-degree theft. His bail was initially set at $15,000, but Judge Adam Walser lowered it to $10,000 during the arraignment, noting that while Holt had a history of failing to appear in court, those incidents were...
REARDAN — The trial for a local woman accused of burglary and theft in Wilbur has been postponed until Tuesday, August 13. Justina Buffington, 40, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing, where her public defender, David Hearrean, requested the delay, citing the need for two full days of trial preparation. A new readiness hearing was set for Tuesday, July 22. Buffington previously pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, March 18, to charges of residential burglary, second-degree theft, and third-degree m...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Superior Court judge Adam Walser ordered the complete removal of all legal financial obligations (LFOs) against Cody James Magruder, 40, of Carlton, after finding him indigent and unopposed by the state. At a motion hearing Tuesday, May 20, the court waived all collection fees, unpaid interest and the DNA fee, and directed that discretionary LFOs—except restitution—be stricken from collections. Because Magruder lacks income and remains incarcerated, the judge determined he cannot satisfy the fees. M...
HARRINGTON - Harrington School welcomed more than two dozen professionals on Thursday, May 15, for a hands-on Career Day, allowing students to explore a wide range of industries and career paths. Students rotated through three 45-minute sessions, hearing from multiple presenters in classrooms grouped by career field. Each professional spoke for 15 minutes about their work, highlighting everything from day-to-day responsibilities and education requirements to salary ranges,...
You know it's been a big week when the most exciting events in the county happen three blocks from your own driveway. I'm still reeling. If this past week were a movie, it would be called "Harrington: The Musical," starring classic cars, camera flashes, kids who now call me "camera lady," and a dog with a big attitude in a tiny package. It all started with something I've had on my calendar for nearly two months: speaking to the students at Harrington School-with some visitors...
HARRINGTON - The Lincoln County Youth Soccer League wrapped up its spring season with a two-day tournament held during the annual Harrington Car Show on Saturday, May 17. The event drew more than 350 youth players from Davenport, Harrington, Reardan, Odessa and Lind-Ritzville. The end-of-season tournament featured multiple games across four age divisions, with Odessa teams dominating the field. "We had four champions crowned, one for each age group," said Jon Evans, president...
HARRINGTON - Engines roared and music filled the streets as hundreds of visitors packed downtown Harrington on Saturday for the 13th annual Harrington Car Show - a growing tradition that honors the legacy of its late founder, Allen Barth. Co-organized by his daughter, Jill Barth, and partner Jay Gossett, this year's event drew an estimated 300 to 500 people to North Third Street, where polished chrome, classic engines and community pride were on full display. A total of 155...
SPOKANE — Several local youth from Sprague, Davenport and Reardan were recognized among top competitors at the 90th annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, held Wednesday, May 14, at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. The long-running event brought together approximately 500 exhibitors and more than 700 livestock entries from across the Pacific Northwest. For many students, the event marked the culmination of a yearlong project focused on livestock care, showmanship and agriculture education. This year’s show also includ...
ODESSA - Students from Odessa, Harrington, Almira-Coulee, Wilbur-Creston and Hunters gathered Monday, May 12, at Weismill Farms and Finney Field for Odessa High School's first-ever Precision Ag Day, a hands-on introduction to careers and technology in modern agriculture. The event, hosted by Odessa School District, featured five rotating stations where students operated farm equipment, learned about cutting-edge innovations, and interacted with industry professionals from RDO...
DAVENPORT — As communities across the country recognize National Learn to Swim Day this Saturday, May 17, the Davenport city pool is preparing to reopen for the summer and is now accepting registrations for its 2025 swim lesson sessions. The pool will officially open on Thursday, June 12, the same day Davenport schools release students for summer break. Once open, the pool will operate Monday through Saturday, with swim lessons beginning at 8 a.m. and open swim starting at 1 p.m. Swim lesson registration is now open and a...
