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DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners voted Monday to approve a 1% increase in property taxes for 2026, a move officials said is routine but critical to sustaining county operations. "We are allowed by law to collect 1% more than the previous year," Commissioner Rob Coffman said. "We can vote on collecting that 1% every year, and almost every taxing entity does. One percent of our tax fund is like $28,000 in increased revenue." Coffman said $28,000 is minimal compared with...
DAVENPORT - Snow plows rolled out across Lincoln County early Tuesday after an overnight flurry left slick roads scattered across the region, prompting reminders from officials about winter driving safety. Public Works Director David Orvis said crews focused first on the main oiled roads, with sanders deployed into the canyons. "We have to be a little more picky and choosy for the days we go out," Orvis said. He noted the county's size creates unpredictable conditions. "We cou...
DAVENPORT — A Cheney man accepted a reduced plea deal Dec. 2 in connection with an alleged rape case. Andre Marcel DeVous, 21, of Cheney, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of third-degree assault in exchange for a 17-month sentence, including nine months of exceptional confinement. DeVous will also serve 12 months of community custody and pay a $500 victim assistance fee. DeVous was initially arrested for rape. The maximum penalty for the offense is five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Co...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council approved a grant agreement for city street improvements and a new rental arrangement for dumpster storage during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Mayor Jonathan Chapman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Heath Becker, Cody Jenkins, Cory Hollis, Lance Strite and Mike Wilkinson were present. Daniel Coriell and Patrick Katz were absent. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting without changes. No police report or public hearing was presented. D...
DAVENPORT - A local man appeared in court this week after an investigation revealed allegations involving substantial bodily harm to a juvenile during a reported roadside incident in August. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, of Coulee Dam, was arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 2, on one count of second-degree assault, substantial bodily harm. Duclos chose to be represented by defense attorney Dave Hearrean and entered a plea of not guilty. Prosecutors requested standard release conditions in ad...
HARRINGTON - Holiday planning took center stage Wednesday night as the Harrington Chamber of Commerce reviewed preparations for its annual giving programs and the fast-approaching Hometown Christmas celebration. Chamber members reported that the Tree of Sharing effort is already underway, with gift tags available at Harrington Haus for the past two weeks. Volunteers were granted access to the basement of the Catholic church, allowing space t`the school so families could...
ODESSA — Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center has added sleep medicine services through a new partnership with Rural Sleep Solutions, expanding local access to testing and treatment for sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Dr. Jakdej “Jak” Nikomborirak, with more than 25 years of experience in sleep medicine and having served as a medical director at several Washington hospitals, will oversee the program. Jon Hoffman, a sleep technician with nearly a decade of experience, will conduct overnight sleep studies at OMHC. OMHC... Full story
While most people spent Thanksgiving worrying about overcooking the gravy or forgetting the rolls in the oven, I spent mine on my knees praying to the culinary gods that my turkey wouldn't explode. Yes, explode. Not because that's a normal concern, but because I've seen National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and if you think I'm above imagining my bird turning into a puff of Thanksgiving confetti, you're wrong. In that movie, Cousin Eddie's wife's turkey is cut into at the...
DAVENPORT - Santa Claus made his grand entrance in true small-town fashion Saturday, Nov. 29, hitching a ride with the local fire department for Davenport's time-honored Hometown Christmas celebration. He hasn't missed the event in decades, calling it one of his favorite stops for warm chili, sweet treats and carnival games, though this year he had unexpected company, as the Grinch and Max roamed the festivities with mischief of their own. Debbie Meserve, president "queen" of...
BREWSTER - A local woman with multiple past warrants appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where she was arraigned on new charges and asked the judge to trust her to return to court. Kira Esmeralda Oregon Hernandez, 24, was appointed Public Defender Dave Hearrean. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox said Hernandez's history includes 17 Washington cases, eight prior warrant activities and one active warrant out of Okanogan County. He requested a...
A view from inside one of the basalt caves above Hawk Creek Campground on Sunday, Nov. 23, overlooking Lake Roosevelt and the surrounding canyon....
SPRAGUE — Small towns across Lincoln County are set to appear on the big screen in the upcoming road-trip comedy Supermassive, with filming wrapping in the area last month. The production spent the bulk of its three-week shoot in Lincoln County, including four days in Sprague and multiple scenes at the Speed Trap in Reardan. Seattle writer and director Steve Utaski said the story follows characters on a road trip who get delayed while waiting to be picked up, with much of the film set in small-town locations. “That all too...
Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
DAVENPORT — A local man who changed his plea to guilty on domestic-related charges was sentenced Tuesday to three days in jail and two years of community custody after completing a treatment program and outlining years of recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained during military service. Christopher Matthew Kilian, 48, appeared for a readiness hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where Public Defender Dave Hearrean submitted Kilian’s guilty plea and documentation showing he had completed nearly three months of treatment thr...
DAVENPORT — The City Council will meet Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. to review committee recommendations and revisit a proposed rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling. Three committees will meet ahead of the full session. The Park/Cemetery Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. to review bids for improvements at the city park and skate park. The Building/Planning Committee meets at 6 p.m. to consider updates to the city’s impact fee schedule. At 6:30 p.m., the Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee will review Sunshine Dis...
GRAND COULEE — An Airway Heights man accused of stealing electronics and cashing a fraudulent check belonging to a Grand Coulee resident appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where he faced charges of forgery and two counts of second-degree theft. Joseph Myers, 36, was arraigned on allegations stemming from a Nov. 4 report filed by a Grand Coulee man, who told deputies several items went missing after a technical cleaning crew worked in his home following a recent death in the household. He r...
DAVENPORT — Two Davenport brothers charged with identical counts of second-degree assault returned to Lincoln County Superior Court this week for separate readiness hearings tied to an incident at their 12th Street home last month. Michael Jake Gatewood, 43, and Christopher Ray Gatewood, 45, previously pleaded not guilty to the charges during a court appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Michael Gatewood’s attorney, Victoria Iverson, requested a continuance to allow more time to prepare for the brother’s trial. The court grant...
This year, I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving at my own house, meaning chaos, smoke alarms, and the very real possibility that someone will eat all the stuffing before dinner. And yet, as I run through my mental checklist of mashed potatoes, gravy, and rolls, my mind drifts to the seats I wish were filled. Not just family, but friends from a Thanksgiving many years ago, far from home in Sierra Vista, Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Advanced Individual Training (AIT). I was 20 years old and facing my first holiday without my family. T...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Conservation District received the 2025 Northeast District of the Year award from the Washington State Conservation Commission this year. The commission cited the district's board and staff for financial practices, policy management, and outreach to increase voter participation in annual elections. The district's work implementing the Conservation Reserve Program in Lincoln and Adams counties in partnership with the Natural Resources...
SPRAGUE - The Sprague Chamber of Commerce celebrated a stronger financial showing this year at Turkey Bingo during its Thursday, Nov. 20, meeting. The popular event raised $186.30 more than last year, selling 2,203 tickets and keeping every table packed from the start. After covering the cost of turkeys, the chamber netted $603.50. The meeting, called to order at 7 p.m., included a review of previous minutes and updates on upcoming events. The chamber's ending balance is...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sprague Community Hall, 3rd and C streets. Local vendors will offer crafts, goods, and holiday items. Vendors are encouraged to bring tables, chairs, canopies, or display racks, though some equipment is available on site. Spaces with electricity can be arranged in advance. Check-in is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and completed forms should be submitted ahead of time for booth mapping. The event offers a f...
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is spreading holiday cheer with its annual “Santa Train Rides” on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 13, giving families the chance to ride restored railroad cars and celebrate the season. Trains will depart Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to board and find their seats. “It’s going to be cool because we will have Santa on every train ride, along with a couple of elves. Yo...
Odessa Police Chief Ericka Rose presents Tait Wagner with a Chief Patch and OPD patch on Monday, Nov. 10, officially making him an honorary department member during his 20th birthday ride-along....
I always thought Thanksgiving was supposed to be cozy, heartwarming, and vaguely magical. I did not realize it involved a 14.5-pound turkey that outweighs my Wiener dog, Winnie, and roughly the same amount of panic I feel every time I try to cook anything larger than a frozen pizza. This week, I officially embarked on my first at-home Thanksgiving in my very own tiny house. Just me, the turkey, and enough sides to feed a small army — or at least seven or eight humans who may or may not comfortably fit in my living room. I...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington Library will kick off the Thanksgiving season on Friday, Nov. 21, with a full slate of family activities, including story time at 11 a.m., Legos at 2 p.m. and screenings of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and The Mayflower Voyagers at 3 p.m....
