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DAVENPORT - A former Lincoln County Sheriff is no longer be eligible to serve as a peace officer in Washington. A state commission revoked former Sheriff Wade Magers' law enforcement certification during a June 21 hearing in which Magers did not dispute the action. The decision came after the Criminal Justice Training Commission found Magers in default, records show. Magers did not contest the decision or defend against the statement of charges and failed to respond within...
REARDAN - A local man has pleaded not guilty in the death of a baby that may or may not be his child. During a Tuesday, July 11, hearing, Jordan Mills-Jay, 30, of Reardan and Spokane, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree reckless manslaughter and second-degree murder. He is being held on $150,000 bail in the Lincoln County Jail. Visiting Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey presided over the hearing. Mills-Jay was charged after medical officials allegedly...
DAVENPORT — Pioneer Days is back and better than ever as it celebrates its 51st anniversary with some changes. There are several events planned for the entire family to enjoy as the festivities begin Friday, July 14, and last until Sunday, July 16. “It’s just a time to get to know the community and get to know what we have available in the community for visitors,” Pioneer Days Chairwoman Dawn Canfield said. This year’s Pioneer Days will offer inside vendors the opportunity to sell their products on Friday, July 14, and Satur...
1 years ago • More than 150 attended a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the families of August and Dorothea Timm coming to America (Harrington) from Holdenstedt, Germany. • Another opportunity to wish Donna McDowell all the best. Pioneer Days Honored Citizen and parade grand marshal engages her hometown with positive energy. • “Preliminary” approval to continue work toward redeveloping a 9-hole golf course at Deer Meadows, along with a 145-site recreational vehicle park, was granted to applicant Bruce Garner by...
DAVENPORT - First-session swimming lessons at Davenport Water Park are full, so the city is accepting registrations for a second session. Roughly 4-5 children were turned down for lessons in the first session as class sizes were too full, city officials said. "It's just like the world woke up all of a sudden and everyone wants lessons," City Clerk Dave Leath said Monday. "We got almost everyone in. But the class sizes are just so big we have to have three people (instructors)...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School will send two freshmen to the High School Rodeo National Competition in Gillette, Wyo., this Saturday, July 15. Addie Schneider, 15, of Davenport, placed third at the state competition for cutting in March and will be accompanied by fellow ninth-grader Elly Bageant, who also qualified for the national competition. The Top 4 in every event qualify for nationals. "I am nervous, but I am also excited. I want to have a good time," Schneider said....
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...
LIND –– The lone driver from Lincoln County made his presence felt Saturday, June 10, during the annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Demolition Derby. Farmers from across the state brought their battle-ready combines to Lind to see which would still be running at the end of a weekend. William Mann of Sprague drove the Ritzville-based "Suds." The combines competed in five heats, with the fifth marking the grand finale. This year, several teams entered the derby. And several car...
MOSCOW, Idaho - The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman, appeared before Latah County District Court Judge John Judge after following his indictment last week on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He is accused of stabbing to death Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Morgen, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; and Xana Kernodle, 20, on Nov. 13, 2022...
A strong mind and body are crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I learned that while recently completing basic training for the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla. I was never a stranger to the gym. In fact, I spent every morning working out at FIT gym in downtown Colfax prior to leaving for the military. As a regular there, I always focused on strength training and cardio. Afterward, I would get my morning cappuccino and find myself at my desk in the bullpen at The Whitman...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A Davenport wrestler finished in fifth place at the Tri-County Classic wrestling tournament Dec. 23 at Central Valley high School. Brock Gustaveson led the Gorillas with 13.0 team points. Gustaveson opened with a bye and then faced Cole Schumacher (Mead), winning by pin in 26 seconds. Gustaveson then pinned Keemani Benavides of Mead in 4:22 taking him to the semifinal round. But he lost his next two matches to Pullman grapplers Samuel Sears by pin in 3:37 a...
